The next day.
Shrek City, south side.
Bai Zhou met up with Jiang Nannan right on schedule.
Today, Jiang Nannan had put on a light layer of makeup and was wearing a plain white dress. However, someone who rarely wore stockings had deliberately put on a pair of ultra-thin flesh-colored stockings today—clearly, she already knew Bai Zhou's preferences.
Although her outfit was simple, paired with Jiang Nannan's stunningly beautiful face and slightly wavy golden long hair, she still exuded a cold and noble temperament that made most girls feel inferior by comparison.
That said, despite the light makeup, Jiang Nannan's complexion didn't look very good. She seemed somewhat haggard—obviously because of her mother, Mu Yun'er.
"Sister Nan, you look really beautiful today~"
Seeing how deliberately dressed up Jiang Nannan was, Bai Zhou smiled as he stepped forward and proactively took hold of her small hand.
"What are you doing… hurry up and let go…"
Jiang Nannan struggled slightly, blushing as she scolded him softly.
Fortunately, there was no one else around.
Seeing that Bai Zhou was holding on tightly and that she couldn't break free, Jiang Nannan could only let him have his way.
After all, she'd already been touched by him several times—holding hands was still within what she could accept…
Moreover, being held by Bai Zhou's warm hand gave her an inexplicable sense of security.
Aside from being a little mischievous, Bai Zhou had many admirable qualities and was reliable as a person—this was one of the reasons she liked him a bit…
"Sister Nan, how about I pretend to be your boyfriend and go meet Auntie? That way it'll give her a surprise~"
Drawing from some tricks he remembered from his previous life, Bai Zhou leaned in closer to Jiang Nannan and made the suggestion proactively.
"N-no, that won't do. I even told her last time that I don't have a boyfriend…"
Jiang Nannan knew exactly what Bai Zhou was planning and hurriedly waved her hands in refusal.
"Then I can't exactly go as just a classmate, can I? If we don't act a bit closer, your mom definitely won't be willing to let me help."
Bai Zhou shrugged."Sister Nan, you wouldn't want Auntie to feel guilty about this for the rest of her life, right…"
Jiang Nannan: ...
At this moment, Jiang Nannan really wanted to seal this guy's mouth shut. It was just too…
Setting everything else aside, she had to admit—what Bai Zhou said made a lot of sense.
This matter had troubled both her and her mother for a long time. If she asked Bai Zhou for help, her mother would definitely ask about their relationship.
If they said they were merely classmates, then the favor would be far too great. Jiang Nannan herself might not mind owing favors, but her mother certainly would—she would find every possible way to repay it, otherwise she would never feel at ease.
But if Bai Zhou pretended to be her boyfriend, then such help would instead make her mother feel relieved and comforted.
Jiang Nannan instantly fell into silence.
"Alright, it's decided then. Sister Nan, let's go~"
Bai Zhou gave her no time to think at all, decisively making the call and pulling Jiang Nannan along toward her mother's residence.
…
The place where Jiang Nannan had settled her mother, Mu Yun'er, was in the southern part of Shrek City. Development there lagged behind—it was essentially a "slum." The environment was poor, but the rent was cheap.
Places like this were also a mix of all sorts—gangsters and hooligans were common, and many of them had powerful backers.
Mu Yun'er had initially been harassed by a local hooligan. After learning that her daughter was a student at Shrek, the hooligan grew somewhat afraid but remained unwilling to give up. He reported Mu Yun'er's situation to the powerful figure backing him—a noble of Shrek City.
That was how Mu Yun'er ended up being targeted.
A young noble who liked mature women directly brought a luxurious convoy and betrothal gifts, intending to marry Mu Yun'er outright, but she refused.
Feeling that he had lost face, the young noble began instructing the hooligans in the slum to harass Mu Yun'er, causing her great distress in daily life.
Later, other nobles also learned of the matter. Attracted by Mu Yun'er's looks and temperament, the harassment she suffered only increased.
While it didn't rise to the level of life-threatening danger, it was still extremely unpleasant.
…
"It's a bit dirty here. Xiao Bai, I hope you don't mind…"
After entering the slum, Jiang Nannan spoke apologetically.
She knew Bai Zhou was also a noble and might never have been to such a filthy place before. She was afraid he might look down on it.
"Don't worry. I'm your boyfriend—how could I mind? Even if we moved here together in the future, I'd be fine with it."
Bai Zhou gently squeezed Jiang Nannan's soft little hand and gave her a reassuring look.
"It's a pretend boyfriend…"
Jiang Nannan muttered softly in rebuttal, so quietly that only she herself could hear it.
Soon, Jiang Nannan led Bai Zhou to a narrow little courtyard. The surrounding walls were in disrepair, patched together with scraps of cloth and weeds. Inside the courtyard, many flowers and plants had been planted, adding a unique touch of color to the otherwise ordinary yard.
The courtyard was swept clean and tidy, standing in stark contrast to the filth outside.
In the middle stood a small wooden house. It looked old, but it was enough to keep out the wind and rain.
This wooden house was where Jiang Nannan's mother, Mu Yun'er, lived.
Just as the two entered the courtyard—
A beautiful married woman wearing a plain-colored long dress stepped out of the house.
She looked to be in her early thirties. Though her clothes were simple, they couldn't hide her full, mature figure.
Although Mu Yun'er was just an ordinary person and not a soul master, her appearance was well-maintained. Her skin was fair, without a trace of wrinkles, and her jet-black hair was neatly tied up, fully displaying the charm of a mature woman.
Because she had recently recovered from a serious illness, Mu Yun'er now looked far healthier than when Bai Zhou had last seen her, her temperament having undergone a dramatic transformation.
Bai Zhou couldn't help but stare for a moment.
Truly a femme fatale.
Such a beautiful woman—and a widow at that—who wouldn't be tempted?If it were Bai Zhou, he'd like her too.
Unfortunately, Mu Yun'er was just an ordinary person and not a soul master. Though Bai Zhou felt stirred, he wouldn't harbor improper thoughts toward her—at most, he would simply admire her.
"Nannan, why are you here!"
Seeing Jiang Nannan, Mu Yun'er happily walked over.
But she soon noticed Bai Zhou—and the two of them holding hands tightly. She froze for a moment, then looked at Jiang Nannan in confusion.
"Nannan, this young man is…?"
"Hello, Auntie. My name is Bai Zhou. I'm Nannan's boyfriend, and I'm also a student at Shrek Academy."
Knowing Jiang Nannan was thin-skinned, Bai Zhou stepped forward and introduced himself.
"Oh! Hello, hello—please come in, quickly~"
Although Mu Yun'er was curious about when Jiang Nannan had gotten a boyfriend, she didn't ask right away. Instead, she warmly welcomed Bai Zhou into the small wooden house.
Jiang Nannan was nearly fifteen now. In their village, girls usually married at sixteen or seventeen—so finding a boyfriend at this age was perfectly normal.
Mu Yun'er had previously worried that Jiang Nannan's cold personality would make it difficult for her to find a boyfriend in the future. Who would have thought that today she'd bring one home—and a fellow Shrek Academy student at that? It made Mu Yun'er extremely happy.
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