My Arms Can Turn into Blades-Chapter 71 - 65: Secret

"...I don’t have the habit of spreading other people’s secrets."

Chen Lusi looked at Xia Panqiu, who seemed to suddenly grow a size larger in front of her, hesitated for a moment, then replied.

"I didn’t mean it that way."

Xia Panqiu paused, then tightened her grip on her wrist, whispered, "I’m not worried you’d say anything. It’s just that no one has seen me in this form yet, even my uncle Xia Yue has only seen my normal appearance from school days, so I’m a bit nervous... sorry."

"It’s clear you’re really tense. Don’t worry, I won’t think you’re targeting me."

Chen Lusi thought for a moment and continued, "I also won’t tell anyone, so they won’t make fun of you... But honestly, the difference is really big, from a petite middle schooler to a super-sized..."

Saying this.

Chen Lusi paused, momentarily at a loss for appropriate words.

The difference really was significant.

Except for the face, nothing matched...

Lin Ying’s figure, pushing the boundaries of maturity, was hard to comment on.

"This could be considered teasing, right?" Xia Panqiu nervously moved aside, her round and small toes unpolished, as were her hands, both were quite fair and clean.

"No, just a bit emotional."

Chen Lusi came back to her senses: "Like a supersized regular girl."

"...Thank you."

Upon hearing this, Xia Panqiu chose to believe Chen Lusi’s words, then lowered her head and led him back to the living room.

"..."

Why is she pulling me?

Chen Lusi was a bit puzzled, but thought about it... In this situation, it really wasn’t appropriate for him to break free and say he was leaving.

At least not now.

He had no choice but to follow Xia Panqiu back.

Xia Panqiu pulled Chen Lusi to the sofa, then let go of his hand, walked to the fridge, took out two bottles of mineral water, and handed one over: "I only have water here."

"Thanks."

Chen Lusi took the mineral water and sat down.

Xia Panqiu held the other bottle, sat down next to Chen Lusi more than 10 centimeters away.

And then, both of them fell silent.

Chen Lusi drank water quietly, planning to say goodbye and leave once she was a little less tense.

Xia Panqiu, on the other hand, pulled him back subconsciously, initially intending to explain, but realized everything that needed to be said was basically covered at the entrance...

So now she didn’t really know what to say...

She spaced out for a while.

Xia Panqiu subconsciously placed the cold mineral water on her snow-white thigh, forgetting she was wearing shorts, the cold sensation made her shudder.

She almost jumped up.

"..."

Chen Lusi glanced at her, then gently shook his head.

Indeed.

Everyone has unknown sides.

He really couldn’t associate Xia Panqiu with the decisive petite girl from back then.

"Sorry."

Noting Chen Lusi’s gaze, Xia Panqiu’s fair face reddened, bashfully saying, "I didn’t have time to find my old clothes and shoes because I saw you waiting outside for a long time, so I wore the ones for when Authority takes effect, It’s a bit short..."

"It’s fine. It’s your home, do what makes you comfortable."

Chen Lu shook his head, curious, "But isn’t it fatiguing to live two different lives this way?"

"Not really, most of the time I can maintain my original appearance."

Xia Panqiu was startled by his words, then quietly said, "I received the Cloud Ascension Authority a long time ago... unless I actively deactivate it, I don’t transform into this appearance. I’m used to my usual look. My body is light and convenient, and without anything in the way in front, running doesn’t tire me out either."

As she continued talking.

Her tone suddenly turned cheerful: "Because my body wasn’t restricted, whether it was sprints or long-distance running in school days, I was always faster than the boys..."

"That’s pretty impressive of you."

Chen Lusi chuckled: "Back in school, I was usually at the bottom in sports."

"... But you’re tall and seem capable."

Xia Panqiu turned around in surprise, "If you cut your long hair, you’d look like an athletic heartthrob. You’re not good at sports?"

"That’s judging based on appearances. What’s the saying, a hero doesn’t have to be handsome, that’s just some civilians’ wishful thinking... Similarly, how I look doesn’t dictate my athletic abilities."

Chen Lusi responded with a laugh: "Even though it’s human nature, when I first saw you like this, my first reaction was from a normal male’s perspective, thinking this was better.

But I didn’t say it because you have a lifestyle that makes you comfortable and shouldn’t change because of others’ opinions. After hearing you, I’m even more convinced; you seemed happy saying you ran faster than others in school."

"..."

Xia Panqiu remained silent, seemingly a bit embarrassed, subconsciously curling her long and fair legs on the sofa, hugging her knees, half-burying her face in her arms, softly saying, "It’s not really happiness..."

"No worries, I won’t laugh at you."

"Alright, it was quite fun..."

"You’re really strong."

"You promised not to tease me..."

"Just emotional, that’s all it is."

"..."

Xia Panqiu’s little face, no bigger than a palm, blushed slightly; she slightly turned her head, her eyes glanced at the smiling Chen Lusi.

She was momentarily distracted.

After a long time.

She suddenly whispered, "Why did I ever think you were just like others..."

"... It’s human nature to judge by first impressions. Most people won’t be extreme, merely make judgments silently, leaving room for maneuver.

But you showed it openly, turning disagreements public; remember not to do so again. Even if you dislike someone, it’s better to stay calm."

Chen Lusi, hearing this, casually replied.

"I won’t."

Xia Panqiu lowered her head again: "That’s the stupidest and most embarrassing thing I ever did."

"Hmm."

Chen Lusi responded, then glanced at Xia Panqiu, feeling it was time to say goodbye: "Are you okay now? It’s about time for me to leave..."

Xia Panqiu lifted her head, hesitated for a while, then quietly replied, "... I’m okay now."

"See you tomorrow then."

Hearing her clear response, Chen Lusi immediately stood up, thought for a moment, "No, it should be see you after you’ve controlled the Authority... Also, you look quite pretty like this, goodbye."

After saying this, he turned and walked towards the entrance.

Xia Panqiu watched as Chen Lusi left, saw him reaching the entrance, about to push the door and step out... she suddenly got up and quickly followed.

Thump thump thump...

Chen Lusi heard footsteps behind him, turned to see Xia Panqiu running to him barefoot, pale feet pattering, and then she grabbed his clothes.

"Every time I’m about to level up, could you come by and keep this a secret, would you?"

"Let’s make it... our secret."

Xia Panqiu lowered her head, allowing her shoulder-length neat hair to cover her face, her voice as soft as a mosquito.

"..."

Chen Lusi looked at her, thought for a moment, and said: "Okay."