Ren Suo, pressed into a corner and bullied by Qiao Muyi, found his mind completely blank, or perhaps filled with a jumble of pink, yellow-tinted thoughts.

Just then, "Xiao Suo's Secret Diary" suddenly updated!

As if grasping a lifesaver, Ren Suo immediately immersed his consciousness in it, browsing the new content—

"Xiao Suo says he likes noodles; Young Master Mu says I like you."

"Xiao Suo says he likes school; Young Master Mu says I love you."

"Xiao Suo says he likes playing games; Young Master Mu says I·Love·you."

"Xiao Suo says he likes snow; Young Master Mu says *Aishiteru*."

"Xiao Suo says he likes sleeping; Young Master Mu pretends to be half-asleep and says I love you."

"Xiao Suo says he likes the ocean; Young Master Mu pretends to be shouting towards the ocean and says I love you."

"Xiao Suo says he likes his little sister; Young Master Mu pretends to be a cute little girl and says I like you the most."

"Xiao Suo says he likes computer AIs; Young Master Mu pretends to be a robot and says I·Love·You in a stilted voice."

"Xiao Suo says he likes cats..."

It was one thing for it to update with records of events that had already occurred. Ren Suo figured the diary just wanted to give him a surprise—and it was indeed both surprising and delightful.

But why did these records seem like premium features someone had splurged on? Not only did they have images and sound, but video effects too!?

When Ren Suo's consciousness flipped through them, he instantly absorbed the scenes described by the sentences. After he finished reading the updated content, it was basically like Qiao Muyi had confessed to him all over again in various ways. His mind once again sank into a colorful blankness.

Seeing Ren Suo's dazed expression, as if his system had crashed, Qiao Muyi wasn't surprised at all; it seemed she had anticipated this.

She reached out and pinched Ren Suo's face, tilting her head. "You said earlier you didn't hear what I said when we were falling off the cliff. Is that true?"

Ren Suo nodded dumbly. "I really didn't hear…"

"Then that's just great." Qiao Muyi lifted their interlocked hands. Ren Suo's "Miraculous Hands Rejuvenation" was still active, and their joined hands shone as if they had triggered some "Lover's Affection" special effect, glowing with a dreamy, pure white light.

"At that time, I was confessing to you," Qiao Muyi said, unabashed and straightforward.

"Huh...?" Ren Suo was slightly taken aback. "I'm sorry, I…"

"It's okay. Or rather, I'm glad you didn't hear my confession then. It was too rushed, too ungraceful," Qiao Muyi said, placing a finger on Ren Suo's lips. She spoke softly, "So, you only need to remember my confession from this moment."

"Simply saying I like you, passionately saying I love you, saying I love you in other languages, drowsily saying I love you, loudly and enthusiastically saying I love you..."

Qiao Muyi leaned in slightly. Her gaze was like a long key, slotting precisely into Ren Suo's pupils. As her eyes shifted, she quietly unlocked Ren Suo's heart.

"Do you want me to say 'I love you' in any other way? Emotionless? Tsundere? Queen-like? Don't worry, our voices won't carry. Tonight, no one will disturb us."

Ren Suo's mouth moved, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Qiao Muyi thought for a moment. Then, she suddenly turned her head, sneaking peeks at Ren Suo from the side, her eyes flickering. She spoke in a nonchalant tone, "I-I never said I liked you. But, if a man like you had to live all alone, that would be just too pitiful. If there absolutely has to be one girl in the whole world to spend the rest of your life with you... then it seems it can only be me. What a pity."

Ren Suo covered his mouth to stifle a laugh, finally regaining his composure. He chuckled, "That tone doesn't suit you at all. You sound like a seventeen-year-old high school girl."

Qiao Muyi tapped his forehead and huffed, "What, am I inferior to a seventeen-year-old high school girl?"

"No, no, of course not," Ren Suo hastily waved his hands. His gaze wandered a bit as he asked, "So... you're not joking with me?"

At these words, Qiao Muyi seemed slightly startled. Her smile vanished, and her expression turned incredibly serious. As she moved closer to Ren Suo, he subconsciously backed away, only to hear a CLANG as he hit the stone wall again.

Qiao Muyi quickly reached out to rub the back of Ren Suo's head. "Did that hurt? Are you alright?"

"I'm fine, I'm fine," Ren Suo said, shaking his head. "I'm a Third-turn Cultivator, after all. How could I get a concussion from a simple bump?"

"But you just fell from a mountain. Your body is very fragile; you can't get hurt again... Can you see clearly?"

"Yes!" Ren Suo nodded eagerly.

"Really? Then can you see that you're the only one in my eyes?"

Before he knew it, Ren Suo and Qiao Muyi were incredibly close. Qiao Muyi even placed a hand on the back of Ren Suo's head, making it impossible for him to pull away—not that he could have, considering there was a stone wall directly behind him.

Ren Suo's mind, too, was captivated by Qiao Muyi's words and focused on her pupils—clear, beautiful eyes shaped like crescent moons, the soul-snatching Black Pearls within reflecting the candlelight.

Whether Qiao Muyi's eyes held only him, Ren Suo didn't know. But he knew that right now, his eyes held only her.

"I know my past behavior might give you that impression," Qiao Muyi said softly. "I've always been cynical. I never directly revealed my affection or helped others directly. My kindness was hidden behind malice, my sincerity wrapped in heartlessness... You might think I'm a bad girl who doesn't like anyone, always playing pranks and joking around."

"I don't..."

"And you." Qiao Muyi prodded Ren Suo's chest with her right index finger, drawing circles on it as she spoke. "I also know you definitely can't believe someone would like you. You know yourself better than anyone else. You're lazy, you shirk your duties, you just want to sleep in every day. You don't want to take on troublesome responsibilities. You have no grand ambitions, and you don't like to socialize, go out, or make new friends..."

"I think..."

"So you have this misconception as well," Qiao Muyi said, pressing her finger to Ren Suo's lips. "You think you couldn't possibly be liked by anyone, that you're a single dog doomed to be lonely for life."

Ren Suo fell silent, with nothing to say. Even wearing the "Listening Headphones," I'm not as perceptive as you. Did you pry open my heart, turn it over and study it thoroughly, and then manage to draft a paper titled "The Psychological Journey of a Single Dog"?

"And all of these are misconceptions," Qiao Muyi stated. "I, too, can fall for someone. And you, you can be liked by others—even by more than one person."

"Huh?"

Ren Suo responded blankly, but Qiao Muyi didn't elaborate. Instead, she looked at him and said, "So, do you understand?"

"I am hypocritical, venomous-tongued, a prankster who enjoys annoying others and never tells the truth. And I've fallen for you—you who are lazy, dumb, inarticulate, and slow-witted."

"My feelings for you are the kind between a man and a woman, the diehard kind, the 'I don't want to sleep, I just want to sleep with you' kind."

"I want to tell you 'I love you' in countless ways. I want to tell you 'I love you' every morning when I wake up. I want to tell you 'I love you' every night before I go to sleep."

"I can't wait to engrave the words 'Muyi' on you to declare my ownership. I want to brand myself into your everlasting memories. I want you to remember for countless years to come that no matter how many good, beautiful, or heart-stirring girls you meet, whenever you close your eyes, you will recall... on a snowy night amidst the Flourishing Sakura, there was a bad girl who saw you as the pillar of her life."

Qiao Muyi released Ren Suo's hand and gently placed her hands on his shoulders, her expression devoid of any smile, filled only with infinite sincerity. She stared at Ren Suo and said, "So, I'm not joking. I'm very serious. Do you understand?"

"I understand!" Ren Suo answered loudly, as if he'd be punished with push-ups if he responded late.

Qiao Muyi seemed relieved. With a smile, she said, "I've been doing all the talking. Now it's your turn to answer a question for me, right?"

Ren Suo's heart skipped a beat. He tensed up, looking at Qiao Muyi nervously. Sensing his unusual demeanor, Qiao Muyi's lips curved into a smile. "You know I put on makeup, right?"

"...Yeah."

"My makeup bag has always been in my coat. Luckily, it didn't get damaged when we fell, since you protected me like I was your treasure. If I hadn't done my makeup, my confession tonight would have felt a bit incomplete."

"...You're welcome."

"And the lipstick in my makeup bag is DIOR's Fiery Flame. So, I just want to ask you one question..."

"What does DIOR's Fiery Flame lipstick taste like?"

As Ren Suo was devising his response, he noticed Qiao Muyi had somehow cupped his face with her hands. Her thumbs pressed against his cheeks, and her other fingers settled behind his earlobes, holding his head steady.

She blinked, her eyes as sultry as silk, her affection flowing like an unending tide, about to overflow.

Ren Suo, who had remained steadfast despite being struck by Thunder Bear Ursa more than a dozen times, found himself rendered weak under that gaze.

He felt as if he could hear a click in his heart, as though a tightly shut toy Lock had been opened by a little Demon's Key.

Ren Suo watched as the dazzling Black Pearls drew closer, and then his lips were completely covered by hers, a warm, smooth pressure.

After a long moment, their lips parted.

Qiao Muyi gulped, swallowing, then asked with a trembling voice, "What did it taste like?"

Anxious echoes from Qiao Muyi: Will I be disliked? Will I be rejected? Will he not like me?

Ren Suo glanced at Qiao Muyi before him—she looks as steady as a rock, but she's actually panicking like crazy—licked his lips, smacked them thoughtfully, tilted his head, and then pulled her into his arms.

"I couldn't quite tell. Let's try again."

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