Chapter 23: A Pig-Head Prank and a Sisterly Pact

The mall’s neon lights shimmered through the rain,

Colorful billboards casting dreamy reflections on the wet ground. Gao Ye nudged Luo Su’s shoulder, grinning. “Told you it’s easy, right?”

“Mhm.” Luo Su nodded lightly.

Just handing out flyers at a fixed spot was indeed simple, and autumn’s sun wasn’t too harsh.

But…

No chance to sneak snacks during work. Luo Su felt a twinge of regret, but the thought of 80 yuan—enough for tons of milk candies!

“Hmph.”

Her umbrella spun with her lively steps, water droplets arcing brightly. “See you tomorrow morning!”

“Cool.” Gao Ye replied.

After parting, Luo Su hopped through puddles homeward, wet hair clinging to her cheeks.

(One big thing left!)

She shook off her soaked jacket, eagerly pulling out her phone, smirking at Jiang Cha’s photo. “Watch me turn you into…”

The universe’s top pig-head!

(Big pig-head!)

(With two blush blobs!)

Her fingers danced on the screen,

Transforming Jiang Cha into a goofy pig-nosed figure. Even Hulu scooted away in disdain.

“Perfect!”

Luo Su wagged her tail smugly, then drooped. Was it too much? If Jiang Cha got mad, she’d suffer in dreams…

“Gulp…”

Guiltily, she saved the photo, planning to make a less mean one. That’d fix it!

“Hmph.”

“What a great day!”

…

“Sis… you could’ve waited in the car.”

Jiang Cha sighed, handing over a towel. Seeing her sister’s rain-soaked shoulders, she felt bad but didn’t know what to say—she got wet waiting for her.

“Didn’t think you’d recognize this car.”

Jiang Cha shrugged, wiping water from her hair. “Gotta shower at home anyway.”

“…”

Jiang Ning sat on the sofa, rain streaking the window. She recalled Luo Su’s words—how did he know?!

Could Su Xi…

Be staying at his place? No way!

Ding-dong!

Jiang Cha blinked, guiltily pulling out her phone. “Probably Uncle Wang… with the meds.”

She peeked, delighted.

“!”

“Damn little trickster!”

Jiang Cha lost it. “Su Xi turned me into a dog! Eating a bone!”

(Tonight, I’ll rub you bald in dreams…)

(Or I’m not a Jiang!)

“Let me see?”

Jiang Ning, stifling a laugh, leaned over, then froze—not at “dog Jiang Cha,” but because the photo was taken at No. 1.

So… from earlier clues,

Jiang Ning was sure: Su Xi was at No. 1!

“Hmph…” Jiang Cha pouted, not caring her sister saw her “photo.” Tonight, she’d teach that little trickster a lesson!

Besides, Jiang Ning got P’d…

Why take it out on her? If it was Jiang Ning’s photo, she’d have happily saved it!

Jiang Ning ignored the “photo,” snatching the phone to message Su Xi. “What’re you doing?”

“Showering~”

Luo Su, with a mischievous streak, posed in front of the mirror, hands covering her chest, snapping her wet tail in—look but don’t touch, take that!

The moment she sent it,

She panicked: Wait… why am I messing with them?! She tried to recall, but it was “read.”

“Nothing… to hide anyway~”

“???”

Luo Su double-checked Jiang Cha’s reply. “Nothing? I didn’t eat your rice!” She’s a real man, she didn’t care.

So annoying,

Her photo got seen again, and she sent it herself! Ugh… time to P another Jiang Cha photo! Fuming, she opened the app.

“Wow… how could you say that?”

Jiang Cha glanced resentfully at her sister. “I was gonna trick her into more selfies, and your slow hands didn’t even save it!”

“Take all you want in dreams tonight!”

Jiang Ning retorted, slumping back, staring at the rain, recalling corners in Su Xi’s sneak photo of Jiang Cha.

“Wait…”

“That angle was right by me!”

But… she sighed. It was pouring, everyone had umbrellas—no distinct memories.

“Hmph…”

Jiang Cha pouted, pouring warm coffee. “If that trickster visits you tonight, you better snap photos for me.”

“Childish.”

Jiang Ning swiped the coffee, thinking, My photos are for me! Why share, hmph.

“Come on, we gotta help each other.”

Jiang Cha said seriously. “Think about it—TV succubi aren’t loyal. They’re bad news… you don’t want Su Xi sneaking off with other women, right?”

“…”

Jiang Ning froze, struck. No rebuttal, but… why’d it sound so weird?

“Deal.” She sighed.

“Of course…” Jiang Cha noticed Uncle Wang’s meds by her coffee. Reliable as ever.

She cheerfully lifted the bag, presenting it to her sister. “Here, boost your stamina, my dear ally~”

“???”

Jiang Ning eyed her giggling sister suspiciously. What’s this dummy planning? She tore open the red bag, ears burning when she saw the contents. “You take it! I’m perfectly fine!”

“Pfft… haha!”

Jiang Cha burst out laughing, then teased, “Sure you don’t want some?”

“No!” Jiang Ning’s face stayed red.

“Then I’ll eat it…” Jiang Cha, in front of her, “expertly” popped a black pill.

Now…

Jiang Ning was stunned, mumbling after a pause, “Fine… I’ll take a little…” This morning, she’d been so down about this.

Now,

The only one who knew… was popping pills. No need to feel shy anymore.

“Eat up.”

“Then get revenge on that trickster!” Jiang Ning fumed. Making her weak? Definitely on purpose!

After all,

Last night was just normal sleeping.