Girl, There's Something Wrong With You - Chapter 10

Waking up early in the morning, despite no progress being made last night, Cheng Jinyang had still managed to extract a wealth of useful information from Cai Zhaoqin.

For him, rescuing his beloved Xiao Li was now the most pressing matter. Of course, Ye Ru had also been of great help, and saving her in passing wouldn’t be a problem either.

However, in his current state, he was utterly blind to the state of affairs in the Central Plains and couldn’t afford to recklessly charge in without a plan. Cai Zhaoqin’s information had truly been invaluable in this regard.

Since she mentioned that Xiao Li and her group were heading north, it meant they were definitely not in Luoyang, the Divine Capital. Drawing a line between Luoyang and the Yellow River ferry crossings suggested a probable route Xiao Li’s group might take. It would be best for him to head toward Qinghe County along this path and gather more intelligence as he went.

Even though the matter was urgent, it wasn’t something that could be resolved immediately—it required careful planning.

“Let me sleep a bit more first…”

With that, he nestled back into the warm and soft embrace of his princess sister, holding onto the tender and fragrant Miss Wang like she was a warm jade statue. Immersing himself in this haven of tenderness, he drifted back to sleep.

Who knows how much time passed before someone shook him awake again.

Opening his eyes groggily, he saw Miss Wang impatiently pushing his shoulder, while the princess sister stood nearby, watching with an amused smile.

The princess, who had risen early, was already dressed and ready. She wore a dark green camo hat, a windbreaker, hiking pants, and trail boots. Her golden hair had been dyed a deep brown and tied into a neat ponytail that hung down her back. Her heroic aura rivaled any man’s—but no matter how masculine her style, her stunning figure and subtle grace could not be concealed.

As for Wang Wanrou, she had on a delicate blouse under a pale yellow cardigan. A sash cinched her waist, and a long skirt with ruffled hems extended down to her embroidered high heels. Her elegant curves and fair legs made Cheng Jinyang stare in disbelief.

This lady… when did she change her style?

After all, she always prided herself on her unparalleled beauty and favored simple, practical clothing. He’d never seen her wear skirts or high heels before!

“Idiot,” Wang Wanrou said coolly. “What are you staring at us for?”

“Probably stunned by your beauty,” the princess teased with a smile. “I’m heading to the train station base for some errands. You two can explore the area this morning.”

“If all goes well, we should be able to depart for the Central Plains by 5 p.m.,” she added.

“Don’t worry, sister,” Wang Wanrou replied with a faint smile. “Jinyang and I will wait for your news.”

Cheng Jinyang: ?

He was baffled. Weren’t these two at each other’s throats just last night? How had they turned so amicable overnight? Could it be for his sake, unwilling to quarrel in front of him?

Tsk. His wives were truly thoughtful. He’d remember this heartfelt gesture.

After the princess left, Cheng Jinyang got up to change.

Wang Wanrou sat by the bed, watching him dress.

Once dressed, he headed to the bathroom to wash up.

Wang Wanrou stood by the door, watching him brush his teeth.

After brushing his teeth, Cheng Jinyang grabbed his waistband, preparing to relieve himself, only to notice that Miss Wang still had no intention of leaving.

“Wanrou, I need to use the restroom,” he reminded her.

“Go ahead,” Wang Wanrou said calmly. “I have something to ask you.”

“What is it?” Cheng Jinyang asked, puzzled.

“Your trip this time… you’re going to rescue Su Lili, aren’t you?” Wang Wanrou asked directly.

“Well…” Cheng Jinyang sighed wryly. “It’s impossible to hide anything from you.”

“Did you think you could hide it last night with the way you were talking to Cai Zhaoqin?” Miss Wang scoffed, her tone a mixture of coldness and exasperation. “Abandoning all the foundations you worked so hard to build, just for a girl with demonic lineage… I really underestimated you, didn’t I?”

“Wanrou, if you were in trouble, wouldn’t you want me to come save you?” Cheng Jinyang tried to steer her into empathy.

“If you were going to throw your life away for me without thinking, I’d rather cut ties with you in advance,” Wang Wanrou replied coldly.

Her retort left Cheng Jinyang at a loss for words. After a moment, he awkwardly muttered, “Wanrou, I didn’t realize your feelings for me were so deep that you’d rather risk your life for my sake…”

“Ugh!” Wang Wanrou spat at him. “You’re all talk! If you don’t change your ways, you’ll get yourself killed because of that slick tongue one day!”

She left with an annoyed look on her face. Cheng Jinyang, of course, didn’t take offense. He leisurely finished relieving himself, pulled up his pants, washed his hands, and stepped out of the bathroom.

Outside, he saw Miss Wang sitting on the window seat, wrapped in the fabric of her skirt, hugging her knees, and seemingly lost in thought.

“Wanrou, don’t be angry anymore,” Cheng Jinyang said, walking over and embracing her naturally. “I know you’re only looking out for me…”

“I’m not angry,” Wang Wanrou said calmly, not resisting his embrace. “Besides, even if I were, would it change your mind?”

Cheng Jinyang chuckled, not bothering to argue, and shifted the topic. “Why the sudden change in style today? Ahem, though your unparalleled beauty doesn’t need adornment, switching things up now and then is nice.”

“You think I wanted to dress like this?” Wang Wanrou asked, her tone carrying both annoyance and amusement.

“If not you…” Cheng Jinyang froze, his mind flashing back to the princess sister’s similarly refreshed appearance earlier. Then a vivid image formed in his head:

While he had been snoring away in bed, Wang Wanrou had been cornered, trembling like a helpless kitten. The malicious Princess Nankang approached, holding a beautiful set of women’s clothing. She tore off Wanrou’s pajamas with wicked force, revealing her pale, delicate skin, startling her into a scream.

Then, with hands roaming and teasing, she humiliated Wanrou until satisfied before forcing her into the new outfit. Wanrou, like a puppet, allowed herself to be dressed, tears of indignation streaming from her eyes.

“Where the hell is your mind wandering?!” Wang Wanrou smacked him, her face dark as she gritted her teeth. “It’s all thanks to your sister! To force me into her choice of outfit, she took my luggage in advance, leaving me no choice but to wear this!”

Her eyes glinted with icy malice, clearly saying, This grudge will not go unavenged. Cheng Jinyang quickly hugged her tighter, feigning concern as he said, “Sister Xinnan went too far. Thank goodness my Wanrou looks amazing in anything…”

“Enough,” Wang Wanrou cut him off, realizing her rare lapse in composure. She pulled away from his embrace, stood up, and said, “While she’s not here, let’s go investigate that lead on Old Lady Luo.”

“Old Lady Luo?” Cheng Jinyang hesitated. “Isn’t she still in custody?”

“If you were a great demon sending your mother into the human world, wouldn’t you place a watcher nearby?” Wang Wanrou retorted with a cold sneer. “Let’s start by scouting around her house.”

“Got it,” Cheng Jinyang said, reaching out to pull her along.

“But first,” Wang Wanrou added, “take me to find a clothing store.”

“Uh?”

“I’m getting out of this damned outfit!”