Love letters are not allowed in the exorcism notebook!-Chapter 848 - 95: The Young Lady Only Has Studies on Her Mind

Young people always harbor fantasies about beautiful love, thinking they’re bound to meet that soulmate destined for them.

Then, without doing anything, bam—mutual lifelong devotion, no regrets.

Even novels don’t dare write it like this.

He Lan was taught by her own mother since childhood that few good things exist under the heavens.

That applies to work, and to men as well.

It’s not that there aren’t good ones, but you’re neither Heaven’s favored daughter nor someone who saved the world in your past life—why should they be given to you?

Either you let go completely, accept mediocrity and messiness, or you fight hard and take the initiative.

A good restaurant doesn’t lack customers, and a good man doesn’t lack wives.

If you don’t compete with others and just wait for someone to chase you, then keep waiting.

Wait until you’re forty or fifty, old and faded, and a young, domineering CEO will fall in love with you.

He Lan, proud and headstrong, disdained every matchmaking prospect her parents arranged for her and stubbornly set her sights on Wang Yunxiao, never wavering.

Even when she knew Wang Yunxiao was close to Doctor Li, she refused to give up.

You say someone’s taken? So they’re taken just because you say so? When my dad stole the Imperial Jade Seal, didn’t the seal already belong to someone else?

"So, I really am heading home."

Watching He Lan shamelessly squeeze onto the car and plant herself in the front passenger seat, Li Mumu felt like her brain was low on oxygen.

Mad idiot.

Can’t you tell I don’t want to deal with you?

Oh, you can tell? Then what? We aren’t even married yet, so why are you putting on airs with me?

He Lan held a book in her hands, posing as an innocent and virtuous woman.

"See? Perfect timing! After dropping Doctor Li home, I’ll have Junior Martial Uncle help me study. Won’t waste a second!"

Perfect my ass!

Li Mumu resisted the urge to roll her eyes.

This woman had absolutely no shame.

But the problem was, she couldn’t say much right now. Giving attitude here would make it seem like she cared too deeply about Wang Yunxiao.

Yet pretending nonchalance as if nothing happened? That was infuriating.

Don’t get angry, don’t get angry; if anger kills you, who will fulfill your dreams?

Li Mumu remained expressionless, silently comforting herself, while simultaneously shooting Wang Yunxiao a piercing glance.

Wang Yunxiao held the steering wheel, focused straight ahead, his breath held tightly.

He hadn’t yet figured out how to resolve this issue.

He Lan was relentless; casually saying something wouldn’t achieve anything. But if he spoke harshly and pushed her too far, she might explode and say something like, "You kissed me and don’t want to take responsibility?"—then today would be a total disaster.

This wasn’t even about whether he was a jerk.

Both incidents had been decisions made under pressure, but who would believe that if he explained it?

Finally, the car pulled up outside Li Mumu’s building. She got out and walked to He Lan’s side, knocking on the window.

He Lan’s body stiffened, her toes curling into the ground, her face slightly pale, but she still mustered the courage to roll down the window, flashing an innocuous smile.

"Sorry to have taken up so much of Section Chief Wang’s time—please use this for cigarettes and tea."

Casually tossing a few Silver coins onto the windshield, Li Mumu gave a bright smile and waved goodbye: "Miss He, make sure to study hard and aim for improvement!"

"Okay..."

Li Mumu shot Wang Yunxiao a look that said, "I’ll deal with you later," wiped the corner of her mouth with a finger, and turned to leave.

He Lan’s heart sank, frozen in her seat.

It wasn’t until she watched Li Mumu and Jiang Yinyin enter the building that she whipped her head around, glaring at Wang Yunxiao: "You even told her about that?"

"Told her what?"

Wang Yunxiao was utterly baffled.

"She was showing off—implying she knows you kissed me!"

"Huh? How could I randomly tell someone about something like that?"

Wang Yunxiao was not only confused but also slightly guilty.

What did Li Mumu mean?

He Lan’s face flushed red, a surge of secondhand embarrassment nearly overpowering her reasoning. Grabbing Wang Yunxiao’s arm, she gritted her teeth: "Taking advantage of me wasn’t enough—you still want to humiliate me? What do you take me for? Don’t think I won’t hang myself in front of your school!"

"First, I didn’t tell anyone anything, and second, you’re overthinking this!"

Wang Yunxiao pried her fingers off and said seriously, "Also, let me be clear: I do like her. Yes, I took advantage of you—that happened—but I can’t offer anything on the romance front. You’re welcome to ask for other compensation."

Finally, I don’t believe you’d actually hang yourself—although, to be blunt, someone’s already claimed the school gate spot.

He Lan immediately quieted down, falling into silent contemplation.

"Do you really... like her that much..."

After a long pause, she spoke softly.

Wang Yunxiao said nothing.

Honestly, it wasn’t the kind of undying love he’d imagined—just normal attraction, somewhere between friendship and romance. Of course, it was entirely possible this was just wishful thinking, and Eldest Miss Li was only keeping him as a backup plan.

But saying that out loud felt even shadier.

"Two hundred thousand."

"What?"

Wang Yunxiao nearly thought he was hallucinating. Turning his head, he saw He Lan with reddened eyes.

"You said I could name terms, right? Two hundred thousand Current Oceanias, and I promise to never bother you again!"

"Look at me—head to toe, do you see anything worth two hundred thousand?"

"Doesn’t matter—that’s your deal to stick to!"

He Lan held up two fingers, wagging them in front of Wang Yunxiao’s face.

"Junior Martial Uncle, are you not a man of your word?"

"Why don’t you just rob people?"

"Robbing takes too long..."

He Lan suddenly realized and grabbed Wang Yunxiao: "And you’re not allowed to rob either! Whether it’s stealing, robbing, or borrowing—it doesn’t count! Otherwise, I’ll..."

"Otherwise, what will you do?"

"Doesn’t matter! I know Doctor Li lives in such a nice place—she must be rich, right? Just confess your undying love to her, tell her you need two hundred thousand Current Oceanias to deal with some concubine you kept outside..."

At that point, I might as well claim I’m Emperor Qin Shi Huang and ask her to Venmo me fifty bucks for chicken wings.

"Anyway, I’ve outlined your options—you figure it out yourself."

He Lan playfully spread her hands, shrugging with a hint of a smirk.

Wang Yunxiao gripped the steering wheel tighter and seriously considered silencing her for good.

"To be honest... if I tried, I could come up with the two hundred thousand for real."

He Lan’s smile instantly vanished.

Her cheeks puffed up as she shot Wang Yunxiao an angry glare.

"Forget what I just said!"

"Miss Heroine, you’re now a prominent figure in the Jianghu World..."

"I said it doesn’t count! Now I want two million! No, I want a billion!"

Are you asking for money or what exactly?

Wang Yunxiao sighed helplessly: "Let’s not fuss—how about I treat you to lunch downtown? Doctor Li gave some money—what do you want to eat..."

"I don’t want her filthy money!"

He Lan picked up the Silver coins and threw them at Wang Yunxiao: "I want to study! I want to read right now!"

(The studious Miss He, illustration provided by the author’s assistant)