In the early morning, Lin Yu, with a single-shoulder bag slung over his shoulder, walked along a scarcely trafficked road, appearing preoccupied.
He was contemplating a matter: how the second explicit storyline involving the second female lead, Xia Mu Zhu, would unfold.
After all, knowing this would enable him to possibly prevent a tragedy based on the plot's development.
Following a night of deep reflection, Lin Yu formulated several initial guesses.
The first guess was that Xia Mu Zhu's timid brother gets bullied at school by some bad students. These bullies, after seeing Xia Yue Shan's incredibly attractive sister, become infatuated and visit Xia Yue Shan's home under the guise of friendship, leading to scenarios everyone is all too familiar with.
However, this plotline...
Seems somewhat lackluster.
Although Lin Yu had forgotten all specific details about Xia Mu Zhu's second explicit storyline, he still vaguely remembered the impact that plot had on him as a youngster.
It was pure, enraged agony.
Magic plus armor-piercing damage!
The storyline must have been novel and explosive!
The plotline he speculated seemed too tame by comparison.
Such themes are common in NTR (Netorare)-type adult comics.
Hence, the second guess might align more with the original story's explosive nature.
After the original male protagonist exploited Xia Mu Zhu, the blonde didn't keep his promise to aid Xia Mu Zhu's brother, leaving him to endure severe bullying at school.
Infuriated, Xia Mu Zhu goes to the school demanding justice, only to be targeted by the bullies, or possibly a sleazy teacher or headmaster, initiating the second explicit storyline.
Suddenly, Lin Yu's expression darkened as realization dawned on him.
He had only instructed the Black Blood gang to stop bullying Xia Mu Zhu's brother, neglecting his school life entirely.
Lin Yu massaged his temples, feeling a headache coming on. He now believed there was a greater likelihood that his second guess was the correct one.
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No, he had to visit the Fourteenth Middle School where Xia Yue Shan studied!
By doing so, checking on Xia Yue Shan's condition at school would confirm or dispel some of his guesses.
Perfect.
He could also check if the boy from his memories in the adult comic was present at the Fourteenth Middle School.
Lin Yu squinted his eyes, even more determined to visit the Fourteenth Middle School and see for himself.
"Brother Long."
A soft calling voice broke through Lin Yu's thoughts, prompting him to turn towards the source. Upon seeing the young girl who spoke, he momentarily froze.
Who the heck are you?
The girl's soft black hair cascaded over her shoulders, her eyes shone bright, and her lips were full, embodying the youthful spirit of a mischievously cute girl.
Faced with this charmingly familiar yet unfamiliar girl, Lin Yu furrowed his brows in confusion.
A girl from an adult comic?
Doesn't seem like it.
Somebody the original protagonist knew?
Not that either.
Who is she then?
Do I know her?
As Lin Yu studied the girl, he couldn't make heads or tails of it, but the familiar feeling grew more profound as if the answer to the girl's identity was right there but out of reach.
The girl, noticing Lin Yu's puzzled frown, smiled even more mischievously, standing with her hands behind her back, bathing in his gaze, patiently waiting for him to remember who she was.
The more Lin Yu saw her smile, the more familiar she seemed, and a name surfaced in his mind. After a moment's thought, Lin Yu cautiously ventured:
"Gu Yue?"
"Spot on!" The girl threw her hands in the air, cheering for Lin Yu with a beaming smile.
"Damn it!"
"You."
Unable to hold back, Lin Yu cursed under his breath. He stared at the completely transformed Gu Yue, struggling to verbalize his thoughts. After a while, he managed to sputter:
"How did you end up looking like this?"
"You look just like Tang Manman now."
"What? Don't you like it?"
Gu Yue twirled in front of Lin Yu, asking.
"Why are you asking if I like it or not?"
"You planning on marrying me?"
Lin Yu rolled his eyes, his retort sharp and merciless. After speaking, he turned and continued towards the school, unaware that Gu Yue's makeup-free face turned red, her vivacious demeanor dimmed, standing there somewhat awkwardly.
It wasn't until Lin Yu had walked a good distance away that she hurriedly caught up with him.
Feeling the breeze from her swift approach, Lin Yu turned to see Gu Yue, who had changed dramatically in just a day and two nights, and smiled, nodding:
"This look suits you better."
"Far better than your previous delinquent style."
Hearing Lin Yu's words, Gu Yue became visibly annoyed, retorting:
"And you're still saying that!"
"That Sunday, my makeup was all ruined from crying and you didn't say a word!"
"Even when we went for barbecue, I kept wondering why so many people were staring. It wasn't until I got home that I realized I looked like a ghost!"
As Gu Yue spoke, raising her hand as if to smack the grinning Lin Yu, her hand paused mid-air and ultimately, she lowered it gently.
"Really?"
"I thought you looked quite cute like that."
Lin Yu struggled to keep a straight face, lying without even a blink.
"Really?"
Gu Yue blushed, stuttering in disbelief.
"Of course, it's not true!"
Lin Yu burst into laughter, showing no mercy as he teased:
"You were crying like a horror movie character, and you think that was cute?"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Laughing, Lin Yu ran ahead.
"Lin Yu!"
Angrily, Gu Yue shouted after Lin Yu's retreating figure.