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Chapter 25 “Mm…” Mom’s call pulled her from sleep. First glance: bed floor—brother gone. A dead-drunk woke before her? Must’ve […]

“Wait, Xiao Jiu!” “At least… acknowledge me…” The voice behind made her pause. Her hated brother staggered toward her, reeking

There were many ways to achieve her goal; it depended on which she chose. Warn past self early, or fundamentally

Xiao Jiu…?” “?” The arrival was none other than Xu You, coming to pick her up after school. She hadn’t

“Okay?” Jiang Youyou hesitated at the phone, then decided. “Fine… but I rarely go online. Might not respond if you

“Where you going, Xu You? Not eating with us?” “Nah, got stuff.” “? Same last time. Not to pry, but

“How’re you handling lunch?” “Handling…?” “Mm. No cafeteria—just classroom for nap. We figure lunch ourselves.” Xu Jiu nodded; she knew,

“You’re called…?” “Ah, me?” She nodded, gaze curiously on her deskmate. “Jiang Youyou. Jiang as in river, You as in

Crying is a release and buffer for emotions—not weakness or mistake. Only after becoming a girl did Xu Jiu realize

Thus, finding meaning in life became her other immediate task. Even if it meant using her current identity to help