Chapter 31: Gu Nanqiu: I Need a Proper Status!

Over the course of two days, Yue Yiyue followed behind Gu Nanqiu, helping her fill the entire home bit by bit.

Time flew by, and the day of registration arrived.

Yue Yiyue saw on the campus Confession Wall that many people planned to wait for Gu Nanqiu at the school gate.

She glanced at the breathtaking beauty beside her and suddenly felt an urge to touch her. Giving in to the impulse, she stroked Gu Nanqiu’s silky hair.

Gu Nanqiu obediently leaned in and rubbed against her, then shifted to place her face in Yue Yiyue’s palm. “Are you curious about my body?”

“Or is there something about this body you don’t like?”

Ignoring Gu Nanqiu’s somewhat odd words, Yue Yiyue shook her head. “I just wanted to touch you. By the way, we’ll go separately for registration later— we’ll keep in touch by phone. Want to eat out today?”

Yue Yiyue handed the flyer she had received to Gu Nanqiu.

It was for a newly opened restaurant in a nearby mall, famous for its delicious boiled fish.

From what she remembered, Gu Nanqiu seemed to like this kind of food.

Gu Nanqiu leaned over to take a look.

After settling on their plans, Yue Yiyue watched as Gu Nanqiu happily dashed into the room to rummage for clothes.

Once Nanqiu’s figure completely disappeared, she clutched her head, which had been aching intermittently lately.

For some time now, strange fragments had been flashing through her mind, all related to Gu Nanqiu.

But they were all blurry and indistinct.

Yue Yiyue suspected something didn’t want her to remember.

Yet it was something connected to Gu Nanqiu… She felt a bit curious.

Everything she did now relied on instinct, on being good to Gu Nanqiu.

But when she saw Gu Nanqiu’s nostalgic expressions or her occasional moments of dejection…

Yue Yiyue still felt some doubts.

Was Nanqiu reminiscing about someone through her?

Someone she had once pampered and loved?

Was she being so good to her because she resembled that person somewhat?

Yue Yiyue did not dare to ask. She only hoped she could do better, at least enough to make Nanqiu a little happier by her side.

“Yiyue, how about we wear matching outfits today? I’ll wear this one.” Gu Nanqiu brought out two pieces of similarly styled clothing and placed them on the sofa. She then turned and trotted back, cradling the pants she had picked out along with some accessories. “This way, everyone will see at a glance that we’re together!”

“Sure, no problem.” Yue Yiyue looked at the clothes, which did not quite match her usual style, but she smiled and picked them up. “Then I’ll go change first.”

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The outfit Gu Nanqiu had chosen for her actually looked quite fitting.

A sleeveless T-shirt paired with wide-leg pants—Yue Yiyue was fairly tall, and it gave her an indescribable fashionable vibe.

She attached the chains to the pants and put on the silver necklace Gu Nanqiu had brought out.

It had a ‘G’ on it.

It looked a bit like… a dog tag.

But no matter what it was, Yue Yiyue was perfectly willing to wear it.

She gazed at herself in the mirror and tied the black-and-red plaid shirt around her waist.

Thanks to eating with Gu Nanqiu, her nutrition had improved, and her complexion was much rosier.

Her previously sunken cheeks had gained a bit of fullness.

She was still a little thin, but her height filled out the outfit nicely.

For this ensemble, Yue Yiyue pulled her shoulder-length hair into a high ponytail, making her look a tad more spirited.

Finally… her gaze fell on the lipstick that Gu Nanqiu had taken her to buy last time. It was newly opened and barely used.

“Yiyue, are you ready yet?” Gu Nanqiu knocked on the door.

After a clatter, Yue Yiyue opened the door. “Done, I’m ready.”

She first noticed Gu Nanqiu wearing a similar outfit, though hers was a short-sleeved T-shirt with a matching black-and-red plaid shirt jacket over it.

Below, she wore denim shorts and the same silver necklace.

Hers had a ‘Y’ on it.

Gu Nanqiu stood obediently in the doorway, as if awaiting a reward. Yue Yiyue felt her baser instincts stirring again, the strange feeling of Gu Nanqiu fawning over her filling her chest.

“Yiyue, surprised?” She leaned in, hooked her arms around Yiyue’s neck, and lowered her head. “So, can I ask for a kiss like this?”

She was growing frustrated—these past few days, always worrying Yiyue would notice something off, she’d held back except for good morning and goodnight kisses.

The interest from the previous days wasn’t enough to sustain her through this period.

She really wanted to tie Yue Yiyue up in the house right then, first fuck her—then fuck her more—, drink up all her juices, make Yiyue feel ultimate pleasure, and from then on, never think of anything irrelevant again.

Best if they could exchange marks once more.

Instead of using these little things to covertly declare that Yiyue belonged to her.

Yue Yiyue went up on tiptoe and carefully exchanged a deep, wet kiss with Gu Nanqiu.

Seeing Gu Nanqiu’s lips stained with the same color as hers, her eyes misty, the corners tinged with red.

Gu Nanqiu tilted her head back slightly and pointed to her neck. “Yiyue, can you leave a mark here? I don’t want any more boring pick-up attempts.”

“Let them misunderstand our relationship, okay? That way, it’ll spare me some trouble.” She coaxed in a low voice, not hiding her little scheme at all.

She wanted everyone to know she belonged to Yue Yiyue.

Yue Yiyue stepped back and pulled a tissue from the table. She shook her head. “Nanqiu, we can’t go overboard.”

Like a caring big sister, she wiped the excess color from Gu Nanqiu’s lips.

She then turned to reapply her lipstick.

Gu Nanqiu felt a bit regretful. Back then, she should have altered it so that kissing anywhere on Gu Nanqiu felt normal.

But Yiyue like that just now had made her very happy too.

She had taken the initiative to kiss her.

Gu Nanqiu touched her lips, savoring that wonderful taste.

At that moment, Yiyue’s eyes had been closed—only Gu Nanqiu could see her expression, drowned in desire.

She kept reminding herself: quit while you’re ahead, don’t push Yiyue too hard.

She just needed a little more time. Don’t rush it. One day, Yiyue would come to her.

She just needed to be patient a bit longer.

A bit more patient.

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September’s sun was still strong, so Yue Yiyue handed the parasol to Gu Nanqiu and confirmed that her bag had wet wipes and all the registration necessities. “Our academies are different, so we’ll contact each other after. If you make new friends and want to hang out with them, just message me.”

“There won’t be anyone else.” Gu Nanqiu took the umbrella from Yue Yiyue’s hand and handed her own hair tie over. “Hold this for me. As for you, don’t get tricked by some shady thing out of kindness. See you in a bit.”

The people at the school gate had long been drawn to Gu Nanqiu. They merely watched as she chatted with her companion, standing nearby and glancing her way intentionally or not.

Waiting for their chance.

Yue Yiyue nodded and headed toward the School of Literature. She knew that if she stayed, Gu Nanqiu would consider her feelings and avoid making new friends.

But once she made more friends, would Nanqiu still choose her?

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On the way to the School of Literature, a few senior girls spotted Yue Yiyue and lit up. They came over to ask if she wanted to join a club.

Or rather, they wanted to take photos with her.

Yue Yiyue shook her head and refused them all.

“What a cool-faced handsome girl.”

“Yeah, yeah, she has this really unique vibe, like a gloomy cool big sis. With that outfit and her short hair, when she glanced over just now, I declare her my top pick!”

“Hey, but she has this little hair tie on her wrist that doesn’t match… Could it be…”

“Nah—that wouldn’t fit. This junior looks like she came alone, just without luggage…”

Yue Yiyue hadn’t gone far when she overheard their conversation. She looked up and caught her reflection in a glass window.

Because she wore the outfit Gu Nanqiu had styled, she looked better than usual.

She subconsciously touched the little hair tie on her wrist, thinking that if they saw Gu Nanqiu, they definitely wouldn’t think that way.

Gu Nanqiu, the most dazzling existence.

After finishing registration at the welcome desk, joining the class group, and answering the counselor’s questions, Yue Yiyue said she lived off-campus and had already rented nearby.

She wrote down her gated community as required.

The counselor glanced at the name and gave this student a strange look. “Student, things haven’t been too safe around here lately. Be careful when you head out.”

Now it was Yue Yiyue’s turn to feel puzzled.

She recalled that post on the school Confession Wall.

After politely thanking the teacher, Yue Yiyue found a pavilion to sit in.

Bored, she scrolled through nearby part-time job listings.

She couldn’t stay idle; she always felt like she needed to do something.

Amid the bustling crowd, Yue Yiyue blended in like the most ordinary passerby.

She was insignificant, unnoticeable when quiet.

Cheerful footsteps approached, and Yue Yiyue seemed to sense something. She looked up and saw Gu Nanqiu rushing toward her, beaming with joy and cradling something in her arms.

Yue Yiyue stood and hurried toward Gu Nanqiu.

“How did you know I was here?” Yue Yiyue took Gu Nanqiu’s bag, a hint of expectation she herself hadn’t noticed in her voice.

“Obvious, right? You were sitting there, so tiny, in the outfit I picked. The moment I got here, you were all I could see.” Gu Nanqiu grinned brightly. “I’m done! On the way, I heard people praising you—they said you looked super cool.”

Gu Nanqiu linked arms with Yue Yiyue. “Should we hit that café today and take some pics?”

Then she could change her profile pic to one of them together.

Remembering the words praising Yue Yiyue on the road.

Gu Nanqiu felt a twinge of jealousy.

She really shouldn’t have let Yue Yiyue go alone.

She was so great—what if someone else snatched her away?

Not allowed. Absolutely not.

She had no patience left. She wanted to possess Yue Yiyue right now, immediately, right this instant!!!

Gu Nanqiu kept her face composed as she pulled Yue Yiyue toward the exit. “Yiyue, by the way, there have been several incidents around here lately—local residents mysteriously having their hearts dug out. Later, we’ll compare schedules. When you have class, I’ll come keep you company.”

“Yiyue, I really want to transfer departments.”

But she couldn’t. Yue Yiyue had said that if possible, she hoped Gu Nanqiu would study computer science.

Yue Yiyue had said that in a family, it was best for two people to have different careers, which helped the relationship last.

Gu Nanqiu grumbled but still sidled up to Yue Yiyue, seeking some affection. “Yiyue, later change your phone wallpaper to me, and your passcode to my birthday, okay?”

“After all, only my phone passcode has been your birthday all this time. That’s too unfair.”