The Daily Life Of A Cyberpunk Magician

Chapter 525 - 280: Cuteness Is Worthless In Front Of Sexiness
Li Yuntang’s words sent a jolt through Jiang Shu’s heart.

Then, she continued to speak, with no evident trace of emotion on her face.

In the art of controlling facial expressions, Li Yuntang was no amateur either.

Jiang Shu had not expected that, not long after he had cut off his Spirit Technique, Li Yuntang would say something beyond his expectations.

That’s right, considering Qiu Wanying’s inherent interest in Magic (Deception), why hadn’t she listed herself as a target of romantic pursuit back then?

During the time in the film crew, they had barely exchanged words, which seemed out of character for someone like Qiu Wanying.

On reflection, only one possibility remained.

While filming with the crew, Qiu Wanying might have been guessing that Jiang Shu was the so-called smiling face, but she had no evidence at the time, nor could she even be sure that the smiling face existed.

Even so, this made her reluctant to approach Jiang Shu.

Or perhaps, Tang had already approached Qiu Wanying at that time and said something to her.

However, considering the scene in the makeup room where he revealed the smiling face mask to Qiu Wanying, and her shocked reaction, it’s very likely she did not believe Tang’s assessment.

The fact also proved that Tang’s intuition was terrifying; Jiang Shu suspected that on the very first night they met, Tang was already firmly convinced of his smiling face identity.

Jiang Shu’s facial expression did not change, for he knew this could very well be a probe from Li Yuntang.

This woman was certainly not easy to fool; he should have realized this sooner.

He reopened his Spirit Technique, attempting to glean some other information from Li Yuntang’s thoughts.

”Why would Sister Qiu instinctively distance herself from Jiang Shu?”

”Is it because of Jiang Shu’s police background, or is it for some other reason?”

”I did tell some minor stars not to get involved with Jiang Shu, but Sister Qiu... Sister Qiu wouldn’t care about that.”

”Could it be that Sister Qiu knows some other secret?”

With his eyes slightly downcast, Jiang Shu noted from Li Yuntang’s mental voice that she was merely puzzled and had no direct suspicion about his identity.

However, if Jiang Shu’s response was too illogical, it could still arouse her suspicions.

”Not interested in me...” Jiang Shu repeated Li Yuntang’s words, ”Perhaps... it’s lack of rapport? Or maybe some other reason? I remember Ray was always following me around at that time, and since Ray is quite fond of Qiu Wanying, maybe it was because of him that Qiu Wanying subconsciously kept her distance from me?”

The mention of Ray, the person who taught Jiang Shu acting skills, who used to be very familiar and close to Jiang Shu, filled his heart with complex emotions.

It was sad but not overwhelmingly so; one could only lament the unpredictability of life.

After Qiu Wanying died in his arms, Ray also disappeared. His existence seemed to have been erased from Lonely City; nobody, including Jiang Shu, could get in touch with him.

”Ray...” Li Yuntang also remembered that person, a pitiful figure. She had only heard that he had disappeared later, and nobody knew where he went.

This reason seemed acceptable.

After all, Sister Qiu hated trouble, and someone like Ray seemed like a nuisance in her eyes.

”Knock, knock, knock—” At that moment, the door of the Magic House was suddenly knocked.

”Hm? Do you have guests?” Li Yuntang, hearing the knocking, looked at Jiang Shu with some confusion.

Jiang Shu thought for a moment and said, ”It might be my Magic Apprentice, let me check.”

Having said that, he stood up and went to open the door.

However, the person outside was not Su Xiaoou, but Liu Tingruo.

Today, Liu Tingruo was dressed in a casual, loose multi-color tracksuit, wearing a leisurely cap, accompanied by a blue short skirt and black stockings that wouldn’t freeze her legs in winter; her outfit was complete.

But Jiang Shu seldom saw Liu Tingruo in such a cute outfit, so he expressed his surprise, ”You’re dressed very neatly today.”

”What? Can’t I wear this?” Liu Tingruo turned half-circle at the door, her youthfully lively short skirt fluttering, making her appear extremely vibrant and youthful.

In the past, Liu Tingruo spent most of her time outside wearing trench coats or overcoats with a mature style, but now, Jiang Shu unexpectedly found she also suited this student-like attire.

It could only be said that with good looks, anything looked attractive—even if the loose clothes did not show off her figure much.

”Sure, you look cute in this. Do you still like this style?” Jiang Shu also smiled and replied before stepping aside, ”Come in and have a seat first.”

”Yeah, it’s pretty nice to try once in a while.” Liu Tingruo, noticing Jiang Shu’s gaze lingering on her, nodded in satisfaction, seemingly pleased that Jiang Shu liked her attire.

Although her face maintained its usual composure,

She then stepped into the Magic House, but she immediately stepped back out after just one step.

Li Yuntang, seated at the nearby long table, was not visible from the entrance of the Magic House. Li Yuntang, sitting with her back to the door, did not turn to look back but elegantly operated her Simulated Light Screen.

Liu Tingruo, on entering the door, instantly saw the woman sitting at the guest spot on the long table and adjusted her cap, her large eyes filled with puzzlement, then pointed inside the Magic House and quietly asked, ”Who is that?”