Thinking about the next step of the plan, Yan Huan suddenly sat up, pinching her chin in self-doubt.

"Meow?"

Meow-chan also poked its head up, looking at Yan Huan on the bed.

But after a few seconds of staring at each other, neither the person nor the cat could think of what they had missed.

...

...

"Achoo!"

The next day, morning.

Bai Yi, with disheveled hair, sneezed, staring blankly while brushing her teeth in front of the bathroom mirror.

The just-washed face was speckled with tiny water droplets that weren't dry, makeup-free, with slightly messy hair, yet her features remained as fresh as a lotus emerging from water, stunningly beautiful.

"Ah, why do I feel so tired... It's all Ye Shiyu's fault!"

A few days ago, when Yan Huan and An Le went missing, Ye Shiyu locked herself in the room, refusing to eat or drink.

Sakuragi Hitomi and Spencer each showcased their skills to find people, while Bai Yi couldn't be of any help and ended up looking after Ye Shiyu.

Who would've thought that when she finally came out, she didn't even thank Bai Yi and just ran off on her own...

"Hmph, ungrateful wolf!"

Bai Yi spat out the mouthwash and finally breathed a sigh of relief as she glanced at the skincare and makeup tools beside her.

Pre-makeup skincare, sunblock, concealer, setting powder, eye makeup, contouring...

She pouted slightly, skillfully outlining a full makeup.

On normal days, light makeup is usually enough, but since Yan Huan is returning today, Bai Yi got up early to do a full makeup, indicating her level of importance.

One must understand, doing full makeup involves many steps and effort; it's extremely, extremely, extremely troublesome.

Full makeup, throwaway lenses, false eyelashes, plus a pretty dress, this setup is equivalent to a girl's wholehearted luxury package.

It clearly shows how much she values you, though not everyone can appreciate this intention.

"Mwah～"

She thought to apply the lip tint after breakfast.

With this thought, Bai Yi puckered her lips in front of the mirror, making a "mwah" sound before narcissistically admiring herself for a while. Only then did she turn and leave the room's en-suite bathroom.

Stepping into the living room, she heard a sound coming from the open kitchen area, which made Bai Yi instinctively look over.

She saw Sakuragi Hitomi wearing an apron, with her long hair tied at the back, cooking breakfast while humming a tune,

"Hmm hmm hmm～"

She turned her head while frying an egg and gave Bai Yi a charming smile,

"You're up? Breakfast is almost ready."

"..."

But listening to Sakuragi Hitomi's words, Bai Yi's expression became puzzled.

Hiss...

Is she in a good mood today?

Why does she look so cheerful?

"Ah..."

Bai Yi, puzzled, stiffly asked,

"Hasn't Yan Huan returned yet?"

At the mention of "Yan Huan," the corners of Sakuragi Hitomi's lips curled up a bit more, and her voice became even lighter,

"The President is staying at the hotel across the street, says she'll come over at noon. Let's have breakfast first."

"I see..."

Looking at Sakuragi Hitomi's back, Bai Yi felt increasingly that something was off with her today.

Has spring come?

"Click～"

Just then, the door opened again.

Bai Yi looked up and saw Ye Shiyu entering with a change of clothes.

Although her face remained expressionless, compared to her prior lifelessness, there was finally a glimmer in her eyes.

"Ye Shiyu? You're back?"

"Mm..."

Ye Shiyu nodded, set down the bag she was carrying, and asked,

"Where's Xiao Huan?"

Sakuragi Hitomi explained again.

The atmosphere was very amiable and harmonious.

But that's actually abnormal!!

"By the way, Bai Yi..."

"Huh?"

Speaking, Ye Shiyu looked at the somewhat dazed Bai Yi,

"About taking care of me before... thank you."

"..."

Originally, she thought Ye Shiyu was ungrateful, even complained about her because of it.

But now, for some reason, hearing Ye Shiyu's thanks didn't make her happy at all.

Instead, it felt off!

There's a strong sense of something off!

And it's not just one person being off, two people are off!!

What's going on?

Have they been possessed?

I just took a nap yesterday, why does it feel like I can't keep up with the version today?

Bai Yi swallowed a gulp of saliva, growing increasingly nervous.

"Slept well! So refreshing!!"

From another room behind her, Spencer also stretched and casually walked out.

Bai Yi turned blankly to see her going to the water dispenser to get water, casually saying,

"Good morning!"

"..."

Seeing this scene made Bai Yi break into a sweat.

Three people...

All three people...

Seemed to be in an especially, especially good mood!!

"Alright, breakfast is ready. Ye Shiyu, you probably haven't eaten either, sit down and join us."

"Mm, okay."

Sakuragi Hitomi graciously served breakfast while Ye Shiyu and Spencer nodded and came over.

Only Bai Yi was still standing there in a daze.

Yet, actually, Bai Yi hadn't fully grasped all of their emotions...

Sakuragi Hitomi and Ye Shiyu were indeed in a good mood, but hidden beneath that happiness was a deep arrogance and disdain!!

Oh, Spencer is an exception; she's genuinely just blissfully happy.

After all, she got to eat well last night and can hang out with Yan Huan tomorrow.

She's single-mindedly just basking in joy.

As for Sakuragi Hitomi and Ye Shiyu...

"Breakfast is simple, if the bread isn't enough, I can toast some more with the bread maker."

Sakuragi Hitomi appeared gracious, but in reality, her eyes didn't really regard the others.

Because tomorrow, she's going on a date alone with the President.

Poor others, still unaware, swimming in the sea of suffering.

Especially Bai Yi...

She even put in extra effort to do full makeup this morning?

Poor thing, doing such futile work, hehe～

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