The Interstellar Queen of Scavengers

Chapter 948: Chapter 948: Really Straightforward?

Facing the odd looks from a group of fair-weather classmates, Ji You felt a bit strange, but she didn’t care. Instead, she raised her hand, scratched her head, and squeezed out a smile at Shen Changqing, saying, ”Little Stupid, our grandpa is really a very kind person.”

Shen Changqing: ”...”

Sheng Qingyan rolled his eyes and said, ”You definitely don’t want to know that Grandpa Shen is also super scary. As long as you dare bully Aqing...”

”Ahem...” Ji You cleared her throat and said, ”What’s that supposed to mean? How could I possibly bully Little Stupid? I don’t have enough time to protect him!”

Everyone was speechless, and Shen Changqing mumbled softly, ”I can obviously protect myself.”

Upon hearing this, Ji You stepped forward, patted Shen Changqing’s shoulder, and laughed, ”Little Stupid, don’t be afraid, and don’t be shy. Being protected by a girl isn’t a shameful thing.”

Shen Changqing: ”...”

Confronted with Ji You’s shameless bravado, Yue Qiyuan, Sheng Qingyan, Chu Jiaojiao... all were speechless and choked up for a moment; only Yue Qiguang stepped out boldly, curling his lips in a sneer, ”You 2B, you’re going to protect S-class Shen Changqing? What were you thinking?”

”Ahem...”

”Ahem...”

”Ahem...”

Instantly, there was a chorus of coughing; Chu Jiaojiao, Sheng Qingyan, Yue Qiyuan, even Shen Changqing himself all forced awkward smiles and made faces at this fool Yue Qiguang—

[Idiot!]

[Who just got protected by a 2B?]

[Idiot!]

...

This idiot Yue Qiguang, with just one sentence, managed to hit a wide range, including himself.

This statement made everyone awkward, and the quick-tongued Yue Qiguang finally realized it himself. His mouth twitched slightly, and he managed to keep it shut.

Ji You waved her hand, maintaining the demeanor of a great sage, casually said, ”No need to be ashamed. You guys shouldn’t be ashamed. Protecting you is my creed; one day, I can use my 2B abilities to protect you, protect the Alliance, protect the whole world...”

Everyone: ”...”

Amid the awkwardness, a clear and melodious voice suddenly broke the silence.

Liu Fufeng stepped in front of Ji You, his pretty eyes earnestly staring at her, and asked, ”Ji You, will you also protect me?”

Ji You: ”Ahem...”

Liu Fufeng spoke rather seriously, ”You mentioned protecting the whole world.”

Ji You: ”Ahem... Of course—”

Liu Fufeng’s eyes brightened as he heard Ji You say, ”As long as the money’s right.”

Liu Fufeng: ”...”

Lifting his head, Liu Fufeng earnestly said, ”I’m quite fragile; please protect me.”

Ji You: ”Ahem...”

Liu Fufeng said, ”I have money.”

Aware that Ji You might not agree, Liu Fufeng added, ”As you said, being protected by girls isn’t a shame. I... I agree with that statement.”

Ji You: ”...”

”Ahem...” Hearing Liu Fufeng mention the money, Ji You originally wanted to readily agree, but recalling what Little Golden Dragon told her, seeing Liu Fufeng standing so close to her, she instinctively took a step back and said, ”I don’t protect beggars.”

Liu Fufeng said, ”In the future, I won’t borrow on credit.”

Ji You laughed dryly, ”We’ll talk about future matters in the future.”

...

Ji You had already been replaced from the driver’s seat, and Chu Jiaojiao and Shen Changqing took over the navigation duties; the others were granted rest time. Ji You, Sheng Qingyan, Yue Qiguang, Yue Qiyuan, and Liu Fufeng got to rest. Sheng Qingyan didn’t waste any time and immediately fell asleep. The remaining four glanced at each other, feeling a bit bored.

Ji You said, ”How about we play a game?”

Yue Qiguang stood up and said, ”Let’s go.”

Ji You: ”Ahem... I meant playing cards.”

Yue Qiguang said, ”Farewell.”

Those without pocket money aren’t qualified to play cards.

Ji You turned to Yue Qiyuan and Liu Fufeng, ”How about the three of us play ’Fight the Landlord’?”

Thinking about Ji You’s lousy card skills, Yue Qiyuan immediately nodded and said, ”Sure.”

Liu Fufeng replied softly, ”I’m not very good at it.”

Ji You’s eyes lit up, revealing a smile: ”No worries, I’ll teach you.”

Then.

First round.

Ji You lost.

Second round.

Ji You was still losing.

Third round.

...

Ji You angrily slammed the cards down and said with resentment, ”Didn’t you say you don’t know how to play cards?”

Liu Fufeng had an innocent face, ”I don’t know. I learned just now.”

Ji You cursed, ”This doesn’t look like you don’t know at all! You’re a sly old fox.”

Liu Fufeng’s eyes suddenly lit up, asking, ”So you’re saying I’m good at playing cards?”

Ji You’s face turned dark.

Noticing Ji You’s expression, Liu Fufeng immediately smiled with squinting eyes, saying, ”I like playing ’Fight the Landlord.’”

With a smile, his face was like fireworks in the dark night, dazzlingly bright, incomparably splendid...

For a moment, Ji You, Yue Qiyuan, and Yue Qiguang all froze, and then Ji You was the first to react. She immediately turned to the snoring Sheng Qingyan.

Compared to the dazzling Sheng Qingyan, Liu Fufeng’s face was not inferior at all.

...

So, given Liu Fufeng inherited Empress Xia Man’s appearance, then Empress Xia Man back in the day must have been an extraordinary beauty! No wonder Little Golden Dragon said Xia Man relied on her face to swindle free meals.

Ahem...

Ji You put on a stern face, warning herself: Beauty is deceptive, especially Liu Fufeng’s.

This was considered Liu Fufeng’s first smile. He noticed Ji You and the others had peculiar expressions, so he asked, ”Are you upset about losing to me? Don’t worry, we can play ’Fight the Landlord’ without betting money.”

Yue Qiyuan muttered, ”What’s the point without money?”

Liu Fufeng promptly said, ”We can bet soul devices.”

”!!!” Ji You, Yue Qiyuan, even cash-strapped Yue Qiguang shivered suddenly, and the sleeping Sheng Qingyan was shocked into waking, hearing these words made everyone’s eyes widen, and they asked, ”What did you say?”

Facing everyone’s astonishment, Liu Fufeng said, ”I was joking.”

Ji You and others: ”...”

Liu Fufeng said, ”Even I have to rack my brains buying soul devices. How could I waste them like that?”

Yue Qiyuan glanced sideways at him, ”Who was it that said they had so many soul devices they didn’t know where to throw them?”

Liu Fufeng shook his head, ”Not me.”

Yue Qiyuan: ”...”

Confirmed!

This is someone who lies through their teeth.

Liu Fufeng stood tall, calmly explaining, ”I only said the industry is a bit large, there’s lots of money, and lots of soul devices, nothing else worth mentioning. Seriously, those words you just said, I never said them. Even if it’s me, I wouldn’t casually discard soul devices that I can’t use.”

Yue Qiyuan: ”...”

——So, is this Liu Fufeng being straightforward? Or naive? Or—

Ji You, Yue Qiguang, Sheng Qingyan listened and were equally speechless, and after a long time, none of them knew what to say.