27: Misunderstood by Shen Bingye? This is a gift for you!

"Xiao Jian, do you even hear what you're saying? I merely wanted to buy some gifts for Shen Bingye."

Su Jun was regretting it a bit now.

He shouldn't have called Lin Xiaojian.

It was his first time realizing that Lin Xiaojian was even more of a gossip than a woman.

On the other end of the phone, Lin Xiaojian still didn't quite believe him.

But he still thought seriously.

"Brother Jun, girls, they mostly like pretty clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, and such.

You can't go wrong buying these things for Shen Bingye!"

When Lin Xiaojian wasn't cultivating, he was always surrounded by girls.

He had a lot of experience when it came to buying gifts.

Su Jun secretly took note.

After hanging up the phone, he headed to the shops in the mall.

He bought all these items at a comprehensive store.

"Handsome, your girlfriend must be so lucky."

The saleslady said with considerable envy.

Su Jun, in front of her, was tall and handsome.

And he was so generous.

She'd even pay to be his girlfriend.

Girlfriend?

Su Jun knew the saleslady had misunderstood.

However, he didn't explain too much.

Instead, he paid and left.

Just as he walked out of the shop, he met two people head-on.

It was Qin Huanhuan and Shen Bingye.

The two Goddesses of the Heavenly Pride List were chatting.

"Ice Leaf, every time you wear sportswear or your school uniform, it really affects your appearance.

Today, I absolutely must take you to buy some pretty clothes, as well as cosmetics, jewelry..."

Qin Huanhuan pulled Shen Bingye's arm, complaining a bit.

Shen Bingye, however, shook her head.

"In the Great Xia Country, mutated beasts run rampant, and Neon Country spies are secretly lurking.

Improving strength is the true path.

Pretty clothes, cosmetics, and such are just fleeting things."

Actually,

After Shen Bingye was recruited by Principal Gu of First High School, she wasn't short on money.

But she had no interest in clothes, cosmetics, or other items that girls typically liked.

In Shen Bingye's heart, only improving her strength was the most important thing.

"No!

Today, I must buy you some clothes, cosmetics..."

Qin Huanhuan was persistent.

But she quickly saw Shen Bingye staring ahead, her eyes showing surprise and a hint of displeasure.

Qin Huanhuan followed her gaze.

And then she saw a tall, handsome boy.

Even though Qin Huanhuan was used to seeing handsome men, she had to admit that the boy in front of her was truly handsome.

"Ice Leaf, you know this person?"

Shen Bingye nodded.

Seeing the clothes, accessories, and other items Su Jun was holding, her expression turned considerably colder.

"Su Jun, with the Wu Exam approaching, you're not thinking about saving money to buy Qi and Blood Powder or similar items to boost your Qi and Blood.

Instead, you come to a shop like this to buy gifts for Shen Wei?"

Shen Bingye was aware of Su Jun and Shen Wei's relationship.

However, she didn't know that they had already broken up.

So, when Shen Bingye saw Su Jun holding pretty clothes and accessories, she subconsciously assumed he bought them for Shen Wei.

Su Jun?

So this person was Su Jun.

Ice Leaf gambled and "tricked" a martial skill out of me for him.

And now this Su Jun is buying things for other girls?

How infuriating!

Qin Huanhuan immediately categorized Su Jun as a scumbag and felt it wasn't worth it for Shen Bingye.

Su Jun was surprised to see Shen Bingye here.

After hearing her words, he realized she had misunderstood.

"You've misunderstood.

These gifts aren't for Shen Wei; they're for you."

A hint of surprise appeared on Shen Bingye's cold face.

"What? For me?"

Suddenly remembering something, she scoffed, "That's a pretty good excuse you found!"

Clearly,

Shen Bingye didn't believe Su Jun's words.

Qin Huanhuan also nodded secretly.

This Su Jun was not only a scumbag but also a liar!

She must make sure Ice Leaf stays far away from people like him in the future!

Su Jun continued to explain, "Shen Wei and I have actually broken up.

If you don't believe me, you can ask someone from Sixth High School about the situation."

Shen Bingye was half-skeptical.

Meanwhile, Qin Huanhuan immediately called a friend at Sixth High School to find out the situation.

After hanging up, Qin Huanhuan's expression softened, "Ice Leaf, Su Jun is telling the truth.

After the Qi and Blood test results came out, news of their breakup spread at Sixth High School."

Upon hearing this, the coldness on Shen Bingye's face completely dissipated.

"Su Jun, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you.

But why are you suddenly buying me these gifts?"

Shen Bingye didn't quite understand; since she and Su Jun were adopted by Grandma, their interactions hadn't been extensive.

They barely exchanged a few words even during meals.

Qin Huanhuan rested her chin on her hand, a gossipy expression on her face.

Could something be going on between them?

Gossip was a woman's nature.

Even a goddess on the Heavenly Pride List like Qin Huanhuan was no exception.

"Yesterday, didn't you give me a bottle of B-Grade Qi and Blood Powder?

I figured it was a matter of reciprocating, so I bought you some gifts."

Su Jun explained with a smile.

So that's how it was.

Shen Bingye suddenly understood.

She took a deep breath, her face slightly flushed as she managed to utter five words, "Then... thank you..."

Since childhood,

Shen Bingye had always maintained a cold demeanor.

She had never thanked a boy before.

Su Jun was definitely the first boy she had ever thanked.

And after saying "thank you" to Su Jun, Shen Bingye seemed to have exhausted all her strength, secretly panting heavily.

"Hold out your hand."

"Hold out my hand?

What for?"

Shen Bingye heard Su Jun's words, and a hint of panic appeared in her clear, cold eyes.

At this moment, she looked at Su Jun like a bewildered little rabbit.

Qin Huanhuan was surprised to see the usually cold Shen Bingye display such an expression.

Could Ice Leaf really have feelings for Su Jun?

"Since you're here, of course I'm giving these gifts to you.

Do you want me to carry them back?"

Su Jun pouted.

Was Shen Bingye trying to treat him like a free laborer?

"Ah? Okay..."

Only then did Shen Bingye realize her misunderstanding, and she awkwardly smiled as she reached out to take the gifts.

At this moment,

Qin Huanhuan deliberately let out a soft "Oh?"

"Oh? Ice Leaf, didn't you just say you didn't want these external things to doll yourself up?"

"Ah?

Did I say that?"

Unexpectedly, Shen Bingye directly played dumb, which caught Qin Huanhuan off guard.

No way...

Is Shen Bingye really this kind of person?

Shen Bingye said earnestly, "Huanhuan, this is also Su Jun's kind intention; I can't refuse it."

Qin Huanhuan pouted, "Then there are many boys from First High School who send you gifts, even luxury cars, so why did you refuse them?"

"This is different."

"How is it different?"

Qin Huanhuan seemed to have discovered the secret of Shen Bingye, the cold goddess, and pressed on.

And Shen Bingye was a bit flustered, her face flushed, "It's just different..."

"Ice Leaf, you're feeling guilty.

If the boys from First High School saw you like this right now, their hearts would probably shatter into pieces."

Qin Huanhuan smiled faintly, then received a glare from Shen Bingye.

Su Jun was also seeing the cold goddess display such a girlish demeanor for the first time, and he was greatly surprised.

However, he was tactful enough not to speak.

Shen Bingye quickly composed herself, and she stammered, "Su Jun, actually, I also have something to give you..."