Chapter 2596 - 1178: Lin Baici: So I Have the Potential to Be a Scumbag, Too? (2)

Chapter 2596: Chapter 1178: Lin Baici: So I Have the Potential to Be a Scumbag, Too? (2)

During the rule pollution, electronic devices couldn’t function properly, so there was no photographic evidence, only verbal accounts, leaving a large portion of people skeptical.

...

Lin Baici, lost in thought, returned home.

As he entered the living room, Lin Baici saw Ji Xinyan and Jiang Yitong sitting on the sofa chatting and laughing, the atmosphere was harmonious.

"Holy shit!"

Lin Baici jumped in shock.

After all, his relationship with Jiang Yitong was anything but normal.

Though Jiang School Flower wasn’t lacking—obedient in bed and accommodating with positions, Lin Baici wasn’t going to give up Ji Xinyan for her.

Fortunately, Lin Baici was no stranger to the divine, having faced major events; his heart raced to his throat but his face remained calm.

"Xinyan, how are Jiahui and Zi Lu?"

Lin Baici first engaged Ji Xinyan in conversation, then greeted Jiang Yitong: "Yitong, you’re here too? Is Aunt busy in the kitchen?"

"Everyone goes their separate ways, if there’s nowhere to go, we just go back to the dormitory!"

Lin Baici was a God Hunter, the hottest topic online, and Ji Xinyan couldn’t stand the bombardment from classmates, so she simply fled.

She had nowhere to go, so she came to Lin Baici’s place.

"Zi Lu and the others know about my close relationship with you, so they kept pestering me for details, but what do I know?"

Ji Xinyan’s words carried a trace of resentment.

She felt they were close enough to play mini-games together, and if it weren’t for Lin Baici’s hesitation, they’d have been open long ago, and they’d have gone through hundreds of mini umbrellas, but Lin Baici kept such a big secret from her.

Is this what being intimate friends means?

"Some things are bound by confidentiality regulations!"

Lin Baici chuckled helplessly and glanced at Jiang Yitong.

Lin Baici wasn’t surprised by Jiang School Flower’s presence here. With such a serious crisis in the morning, it’s only normal to find family first when safe.

This behavior was understandable, and Lin Baici wouldn’t blame Jiang Yitong for coming unannounced.

"Bai... Student Lin!"

Jiang Yitong, a bit embarrassed and nervous, relaxed slightly as she noticed Lin Baici wasn’t blaming her.

However, she wasn’t stupid. Seeing Ji Xinyan freely moving around in this villa like her own home, plus her mom saying Ji Xinyan often visited, Jiang Yitong guessed that her relationship with Lin Baici was unusual.

Honestly, quite jealous!

Why am I the lover while you’re the girlfriend?

Of course, Jiang Yitong only thought it; she was quite content with her current life.

Marry Lin Baici?

Not a chance, realistically!

As Lin Baici returned, even while cooking, Wang Fang came out to greet and promptly asked her daughter to leave!

"Aunt Fang, you carry on!"

Lin Baici smiled: "Yitong, did you tell Auntie about the events today?"

"No!"

Jiang Yitong glanced at her mom: "I’m afraid she’d worry!"

"Hmm!"

Lin Baici thought for a moment, then suggested to Jiang Yitong: "If you don’t want to return to school, you can stay in the guest room tonight?"

"Is that okay?"

Jiang Yitong’s face lit up with delight.

"Of course!"

Lin Baici headed upstairs: "After a long day’s work, I’m quite dirty. I’ll go take a shower first!"

"What happened during the day?"

Wang Fang asked, puzzled.

"I don’t even know how to explain it, mom, don’t you watch the news?"

Jiang Yitong didn’t understand what rule pollution was.

"I don’t!"

Wang Fang feared being dismissed by Lin Baici, so she focused on house chores, learning, and improving her culinary skills.

At least, as a housekeeper in Lin Baici’s home, she didn’t want to embarrass herself in front of his guests.

"Something major happened in Haijing today, and our school was also affected!"

Jiang Yitong explained: "Even if I return, there’s no dormitory to stay in; I’d have to live in a temporary tent set up by the military!"

"Huh?"

Wang Fang was startled.

"If it weren’t for Lin Baici, I’d probably be dead today!"

Recalling those zombies, Jiang Yitong was still scared.

"Dead?"

Wang Fang was frightened.

"Was your school polluted?"

Ji Xinyan resonated: "Was the damage significant?"

"Mom, check the related news online, I’ll chat with Xinyan for a bit!"

Jiang Yitong, not wanting Ji Xinyan to misunderstand, seriously explained: "You know Li Wei, right? Lin Baici’s childhood buddy!"

"He went to rescue Li Wei and happened to encounter me; that’s how I survived!"

Jiang Yitong chuckled: "Isn’t my luck quite good?"

Following the Security Bureau’s normal protocol for handling rule pollution, Ji Xinyan and Jiang Yitong were supposed to undergo an examination at the Bureau and learn about confidentiality agreements before leaving, but with Haijing in chaos, the Bureau couldn’t attend to them.

After bathing, Lin Baici found a sumptuous dinner prepared.

After the meal, the four of them—Lin Baici, Ji Xinyan, and Jiang Yitong—went to the upstairs terrace to chat.

Mainly because Wang Fang was on the first floor, making everyone feel reserved.

Jiang Yitong thanked Lin Baici again for saving her life!

Lin Baici chuckled, telling Jiang Yitong not to worry about it.

What a pity!

If Ji Xinyan wasn’t here, Lin Baici could have enjoyed Jiang Yitong’s wholehearted service; she wouldn’t have rejected any request he made.

Likewise, if Jiang Yitong wasn’t here, Lin Baici could have felt the warmth from the tea girl.

Ji Xinyan had witnessed Lin Baici’s actions the whole time today, being protected by him all the way.

Three monks, no water to drink!

In fact, replace Ji Xinyan with the boss lady, or Big Sweet Sister, and Lin Baici could have a blast all night; Jiang Yitong probably wouldn’t refuse.

Sipping on a few cans of beer with the cool night breeze, Lin Baici saw it was late and stood up to end the meeting.

"We’ve all been on edge all day, get some rest early!"

Back in the bedroom, before ten minutes, there were two gentle knocks on the door; Ji Xinyan turned the handle, sneaking in.

The tea girl wore a silk nightgown, with the hem just covering her bottom, her long legs standing gracefully.

"What’s wrong? Regret I’m not wearing black stockings?"

Ji Xinyan walked over, sat on the bed, crossed her legs, and seriously stared at Lin Baici, leaning against the headboard.

"Am I that shallow?"

Lin Baici countered.

"Got it, you’ve got your fill with Jiang Yitong, now it’s sage time!"

"Hey, hey, don’t spread nonsense!"

Lin Baici quickly stopped her: "I don’t care about my reputation, but Jiang Yitong still cares about hers!"

"She’s the school beauty of Haijing Normal University, talented, and pretty, and I see she’s quite fond of you, aren’t you tempted?"

It was unclear if Ji Xinyan’s words were probing or teasing.

"Zhu Qiunan is also a beauty and a top student, did I fall for her?"

Lin Baici was internally flustered, but outwardly calm.

Damn!

This little lie rolled off so smoothly!

Turns out I have the potential to be a scumbag.

"True enough!"

Remembering Zhu Qiunan, Ji Xinyan instantly believed that Lin Baici wasn’t interested in Jiang Yitong, at most Jiang Yitong was trying to hook this Diamond King.

"Big Monitor!"

"Hmm!"

"How should I reward you today?"

"We’re close enough, no need, right?"

"Really don’t need it?"

Ji Xinyan extended her leg, nudging Lin Baici with her foot.

"Then go back and put on the black stockings!"

Lin Baici commanded.

"Damn!"

Ji Xinyan gave him the finger.

After some jokes, Ji Xinyan started asking about God’s ruins, like when did Lin Baici become a God Hunter? Is the job dangerous? Does his family know?

Lin Baici gave a general overview, then handed her a meteorite.

"Eat it, even if you can’t become a God Hunter, it’ll at least strengthen your body, keep you youthful, and help you live longer!"

Ji Xinyan looked at the beautiful stone, didn’t eat it, but carefully put it away: "Can I treat this as a wedding gift?"

"What?"

Lin Baici was surprised again.

"If you didn’t hear, never mind!"

Ji Xinyan pouted, then extended her toes again, poking Lin Baici: "The long night, are you just going to sit there?"