Free Web NovelChapter 25: Chapter 25: Being into Females Is Out of Style
Jiang Yan, the original owner’s only friend.
Shi Lan didn’t actually have many of the original owner’s memories. Or rather, the memories in her mind were mainly from the original owner’s time at the Imperial Capital School.
In the original owner’s memories, just like in the book, Jiang Yan was a character who always protected her.
Because of her issues with her Fertility Value and spiritual power, the original owner was often ridiculed at school. Whenever Jiang Yan found out, she would always chew them out for her. Most of the mockers were males, and since Jiang Yan’s Fertility Value and spiritual power were both decent, those males didn’t dare to mess with her.
They were afraid of the followers she had and also feared she might give them a hard time later at a female medical station.
’In the end, they just bully the weak and fear the strong.’
Jiang Yan sized up Shi Lan, a happy smile gracing her red lips. "Haven’t seen you in a while. You’ve put on a little weight, and you look much more energetic."
Shi Lan snapped out of her thoughts and subconsciously touched her cheeks. She really had been eating and drinking well on Black Star, free from any worries. It seemed her face really had gotten a bit rounder.
"I have gotten a little chubbier."
As she spoke, her gaze swept behind Jiang Yan. She’d been so focused on her that she hadn’t noticed the two males standing there. The two males had different styles: one was all muscle, while the other was a pretty boy. Right now, they stood stock-still behind her like guardian angels, occasionally glaring to intimidate any males who tried to get close.
Noticing her gaze, Jiang Yan happily pulled them over, one on her left and one on her right, to introduce them. "Oh, right! These are my two Beast Husbands."
"Both of them?"
Seeing such a scene for the first time, Shi Lan’s dark eyes widened slightly.
"That’s right. The day after tomorrow is our wedding, for all three of us."
Jiang Yan looked completely unfazed. She playfully pinched the handsome, muscular guy’s arm and rested her other hand on the pretty boy’s waist, clearly enjoying herself.
Shi Lan studied the three of them, a beat later remembering that she had transmigrated into a book. This was no longer the monogamous world she was used to; this sort of thing wasn’t strange here. She curved her lips into a smile and offered her blessing, "Great, great. The most important thing is that the three of you live a happy life together."
Jiang Yan grinned and let go of the two men, patting both her Beast Husbands reassuringly. "Alright, alright, I’m going to hang out with my girl. Don’t be an eyesore here."
With that, she enthusiastically linked her arm with Shi Lan’s. In that instant, Shi Lan clearly felt two sharp glares land on her. Thankfully, the two Beast Husbands didn’t linger long before leaving, only reminding Jiang Yan to be careful and contact them anytime if she needed anything.
After the two Beast Husbands left, Shi Lan discreetly breathed a sigh of relief. However, she tensed up a little as Jiang Yan drew close. But smelling Jiang Yan’s fragrance and seeing the warm, brilliant smile on her face, it was as if she was seeing her old friend.
Jiang Yan’s personality was very similar to her friend’s. Combined with her impressions from the book and the original owner’s memories, even she, who wasn’t used to being close to people, didn’t find it so repulsive for the moment.
"Oh, right, it’s almost lunchtime. Let’s go to the cafeteria and eat."
"I heard the school recently opened a new cafeteria. The food isn’t made by robots, it’s handmade. It should be pretty good."
Jiang Yan pulled her toward the cafeteria as she spoke, and Shi Lan nodded.
The Capital School’s cafeterias were comparable to high-end restaurants, and students even got special discounts, so eating here was an excellent choice.
It wasn’t time for classes to be dismissed yet, so the cafeteria wasn’t very crowded. However, there were probably quite a few people there to pick up their graduation certificates. In the time it took to order, she saw several familiar faces.
Jiang Yan had a Fertility Value of 20 and a Spiritual Power Level of B. Females with spiritual power of B or higher were very popular, not to mention that in an era where the highest Fertility Value was only 60, Jiang Yan’s 20 was already considered excellent.
Therefore, some of the familiar faces—males—made a point of coming over to suck up to her. But Jiang Yan ignored them, waving a hand dismissively. "Go away, don’t bother us. I’ve got plenty of money; I don’t need you to pay for my friend’s meal." freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
The males left resentfully. They glanced at Shi Lan next to Jiang Yan. Shi Lan was famous throughout the school as the only "useless female"—she couldn’t bear children, nor could she provide spiritual power soothing. ’What’s the use of her?’
Losing interest, they looked away and quickly left to find other females.
Shi Lan could feel the ridicule and contempt in their eyes. She twitched her lips, speechless. She was actually starting to think the original owner’s reputation was somewhat useful. ’These fickle males can just stay away.’
Jiang Yan cursed under her breath, ’Stupid men, so clueless.’
As she thought this, she secretly glanced at Shi Lan. In the past, when they were together and males would hit on her while completely ignoring Shi Lan, a barely perceptible look of disappointment and depression would cross Shi Lan’s face. Then she would leave, upset, and ignore Jiang Yan for a few days.
She was worried it would happen again this time.
To be honest, Jiang Yan was sometimes frustrated that Shi Lan didn’t live up to her potential, but from her perspective, she also understood the deep-seated insecurity hidden in her heart, so she had always silently put up with it.
For a moment, she didn’t dare to speak, and their linked arms unconsciously drifted apart.
This continued until the man at the cafeteria counter finished stir-frying a dish and asked warmly, "Where are you two students sitting? I’ll bring your food over."
Shi Lan proactively took Jiang Yan’s hand and pointed to a table near the window. "Sir, we’re sitting over there."
"Alright, just a moment."
She led Jiang Yan to the table and they sat down. Jiang Yan stared blankly at their clasped hands, disbelief and surprise hidden in her eyes.
’This time, Shi Lan didn’t leave unhappily. She even took my hand on her own initiative.’
’The first time ever.’
Overjoyed, she couldn’t help but hug Shi Lan back, nearly crying with happiness. Her long one-sided friendship was finally being reciprocated!!
Shi Lan didn’t know what was going on. Being held in the arms of a Big Beauty like Jiang Yan, with a fragrant breeze washing over her, she felt giddy and her face began to blush.
Many of the surrounding students who were eating glanced over, and even the cafeteria worker bringing their food wore a knowing smile.
"Ahem..."
Shi Lan cleared her throat in embarrassment. Seeing that Jiang Yan wasn’t letting go after a long moment, she had no choice but to break the silence. "The food’s here. We can eat now."
Jiang Yan finally let go, completely satisfied. She carefully studied Shi Lan’s expression. Her cheeks were a little red, and her eyes, looking watery, held a serene and gentle light. The old insecurity and the occasional flash of hostility were truly gone.
"Shi Lan, you seem to have changed!"
she couldn’t help but exclaim. Shi Lan handed her a pair of chopsticks and blinked in confusion. freewebnøvel.com
Jiang Yan then raised an eyebrow. "You’ve changed in a way that makes me love you even more!"
Shi Lan nearly choked on her own saliva. "Jiang Yan," she said hurriedly, "getting with other females isn’t exactly the trend these days."
"Hahaha, Lanlan, you’re just too cute..."
Jiang Yan burst out laughing.
The rest of their reunion meal was very relaxed. Shi Lan discovered that although Jiang Yan seemed like a cool and aloof "ice queen" type, she actually had a very easygoing personality.
Even during the meal, males would periodically come over, blushing, to give her gifts. The tables of other dining females were also piled high with them.
She was finally getting a sense of just how popular females were in this world. ’Apparently, giving gifts is very common.’
However, Jiang Yan didn’t accept a single one. With every male that approached, her heart was in her throat. She looked at the empty space by Shi Lan’s side of the table, terrified that Shi Lan would get upset again. Sometimes she found these males truly annoying, bothering them even during a meal.
Fortunately, Shi Lan’s mind wasn’t on romantic notions. She was completely engrossed in chowing down on her food and admiring the beauty beside her.
But just as she finished eating, the chip on her wrist vibrated several times.
She opened it and saw several friend requests all at once. They were from He Hanshi and the others.
