Lingyin is a typical little mature woman, with a very hot figure and a graceful walk. Bai Ningning couldn't help but glance at her a few more times.
"Sister Ling, you're here," Tian Ge quickly stepped forward to greet her, "Bai Ningning just arrived, and I've been taking good care of her."
The air conditioning was on, the sofa was comfortable, and they were treated to delicious food and drinks—talk about being filial.
Lingyin looked up and saw the girl nibbling on a piece of a cute rabbit snack, elegant and adorable.
Hmm, it seems she's being well taken care of.
"I understand," Lingyin said, "I'll have a talk with her."
"Alright then."
Tian Ge left the activity room, closing the door behind him.
Bai Ningning looked up at the sound and realized that only she and Lingyin were left in the activity room. The Emperor was nowhere to be seen, and the door was closed.
It felt quite formal, almost like a high-level meeting within a club. Look, they even locked the door; the confidentiality measures are quite thorough.
She quickly put down her things, wiped her hands and mouth, sat up straight, and tried to appear very professional.
Come on, let's talk.
"There's no need to be so formal," Lingyin casually sat down across from her. "What we need to discuss is one thing: if you want to keep your opinions, we need to solve the attendance issue."
Clubs are organizations based on interests and hobbies, and club activities are essentially entertainment. So, in simple terms, attendance at club activities is like a gaming guild trying to run a dungeon; if others are unwilling to join, it ultimately means the appeal isn't strong enough.
However, the ACG club aims to be the top club, so there will naturally be requirements.
Bai Ningning thought for a long time and tentatively said, "I will find a way to help improve everyone's initiative to participate in club activities. There are many ways to approach this, such as..."
"No need to complicate things."
Lingyin waved her hand: "I'll apply for an increase in funding, and the problem will be solved."
If club activities lack appeal, what if every event could be paired with maximum comfort and lots of gifts, like exclusive game gift codes, figurines, free meals, and so on?
Bai Ningning blinked in surprise, shocked by Lingyin's bold thinking.
So, it can be done this way.
"But," Lingyin changed her tone, "I could have used a simpler and cheaper method, which is to impose strict regulations. But for your sake, I chose to spend money to solve it. Do you understand?"
"I understand," Bai Ningning said coldly but sincerely, "Thank you."
"I'm not asking you to say thank you," Lingyin suddenly raised her voice, "I've done so much, so shouldn't you agree to one of my requests?"
She slowly stood up, looking down at Bai Ningning and her white pillow.
There was no way around it; it was too big, and from this angle, it was hard not to notice.
Bai Ningning finally realized that something seemed off and shrank her legs: "W-what do you want?"
"Heh."
Lingyin let out a cold laugh and looked around the room.
"Bai Ningning, do you think I came to see you unprepared like a year ago?"
Bai Ningning swallowed nervously: "What did you prepare?"
"Don't you see? In this activity room, there are only you and me," she said, "and the door is locked."
Bai Ningning was slightly taken aback. What? Wasn't it for confidentiality?
Did I misunderstand?
Lingyin leaned closer to her, excited yet restrained, and said, "What do you think I want?"
Bai Ningning started to panic.
Tags from a pink app floated through her mind again.
"I want you to—"
Lingyin's eyes turned red with excitement: "Join the club's dance department and perform for me regularly according to my requirements!"
Bai Ningning blinked, taking a long time to come back to her senses.
Is that it?
"If you don't agree, it won't be easy to walk out of this door," Lingyin crossed her arms, confident, "I've already agreed to your conditions, and as for mine, whether you agree today or not, it will still be an agreement."
A year ago, Lingyin's repeated attempts to persuade had ultimately failed. She was unwilling to leave just like that and wanted to try one last time, but she heard the stunning girl say, "Is this person sick?"
The outwardly strong and capable club leader was pierced in the heart by those words.
At eighteen, hiding by the playground like a lackey. At that time, she swore that she would make the girl see her again.
Not only to see her but to make Bai Ningning dance! Dance "Extreme Bliss"! Dance "Peach Blossom Love Song"! Dance "Girl"! Dance all the popular ones, and wear various outfits from different models while dancing!
And today is the moment of revenge, the past hurts and pains, the past shame and humiliation.
"If you don't agree, then I will..."
"I agree," Bai Ningning said crisply.
Lingyin was taken aback for a moment: "You... you agreed? You really know how to be sensible!"
So easily agreed to, could it be that this condition wasn't actually Bai Ningning's psychological bottom line?
For a moment, Lingyin suddenly felt that she seemed to have missed something.
Bai Ningning let out a long sigh of relief. What was that? It was just like this; she thought she was going to be in for it again. But it scared her... so she quickly rubbed her legs and stretched her joints.
Jumping around in the house dance, well, she couldn't dance anyway, so as long as the teacher didn't find it annoying, it was fine.
"Then let's leave it at that," Bai Ningning stood up, preparing to head out. "I have some things to do, so I'll head back first."
"Mm."
Watching Bai Ningning leave, Lingyin sat in place, not moving for a long time. The goal had been achieved, but for some reason, she felt a bit lost and melancholic.
...
"You came back even earlier today, not even before noon," Qin Yue glanced at her nonchalantly. "Are you not going to leave tomorrow?"
Although she had received a massage and had a whole night of rest, the older sister still felt weak and lay lazily on the sofa after getting up.
"It was just a special circumstance," Bai Ningning casually replied. "I don't have classes these days, so I can come back whenever."
She also sat down on the sofa, tilting her head to carefully observe the older sister.
Qin Yue felt something was off: "Are you thinking of saying something again?"
Although she couldn't do anything right now, she could keep track of the accounts and advise against rash actions!
"No, I just thought of something else," Bai Ningning withdrew her gaze. "Let's not talk, let's watch TV."
She thought of Qin Xin, the junior who was lying on the dorm bed. For some reason, Bai Ningning always felt that the older sister's current state was very similar to Qin Xin's when she saw her in the morning.
But it shouldn't be; one was physically exhausted and weak, while the other was sick. How could they be so alike?
The TV started playing, Qin Yue half-closed her eyes to watch the show, while Bai Ningning held an old book on acupuncture points, occasionally glancing up. She was watching the show and learning about massage, killing two birds with one stone.
"What are you reading?" Qin Yue became curious about the book in her hands.