Diary—Chapter 9: Who Can Resist Having a Kitten Like Zhu Zhuqing?
Qian Renxue grumbled a little, thinking Luo Ye was just too good at attracting women.
But after thinking about it more carefully, even though there were many women around him, according to the diary, only three had truly romantic ties with him—herself, Gu Yuena, and Zhu Zhuqing. From that perspective, he was quite restrained...
Wait, what the hell?
Qian Renxue couldn't accept that her man had other women.
Anyway, their engagement was a thing from Luo Ye's previous life. Since Luo Ye didn't plan to come to Spirit Hall in this life, there was no way for that engagement to happen again.
This thought made Qian Renxue feel more at ease.
"Hmph, if you're so popular, let those other women fight over you. I'm not interested."
She snorted softly, her tone full of haughty disdain.
She was confident—confident she would never fall in love with Luo Ye. So no matter how many women surrounded him, it had nothing to do with her.
But just as she finished that thought, the next diary entry made her falter.
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[For me, being with just one person for the rest of my life is my dream. But in my previous life, as I spent more time with Gu Yuena and Zhu Zhuqing, their feelings for me grew—and even I couldn't help but be moved.]
[I know it's shameless to say this, but I couldn't abandon them. I had already resolved that no matter how Qian Renxue treated me, I would not blame her. After all, it was my fault.]
[Unfortunately, before I could sort out my emotions, the final battle came. I watched Gu Yuena and Zhu Zhuqing die for me. After that, I could never let them go.]
[Handling my emotional entanglements is one of the challenges I must face in this life. But I won't run away. No matter what it takes—I will be responsible to them.]
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Reading about Luo Ye's guilt and determination, Qian Renxue curled her lips slightly.
"Even if he's a playboy... at least he takes responsibility."
Still, she raised her chin with pride.
"Don't worry. I won't fight over you. Let Zhu Zhuqing and Gu Yuena have their little competition."
Coincidentally, Gu Yuena was thinking the same thing.
"Hmph! This king has no interest in humans."
Neither she nor Qian Renxue had memories of Luo Ye's past life. They were sure they wouldn't repeat the same mistakes—and both firmly believed they wouldn't fall for Luo Ye again.
Unlike the two of them, however, Zhu Zhuqing's emotions were far more complicated.
As the young lady of the Zhu family, Zhu Zhuqing had grown up knowing her fate was tied to the struggle for the throne of the Star Luo Empire.
If her fiancé lost, she would be discarded. But if he won, she would become empress.
And would the emperor of the Star Luo Empire only have one woman?
Obviously not.
Because of this environment, she had always been mentally prepared to share.
But somehow, Luo Ye had already quietly replaced Dai Mubai in her heart.
Dai Mubai, her nominal fiancé, had abandoned her and gone off to enjoy himself in luxury. But Luo Ye—he had chosen to give up studying at the Spirit Hall just to save her. The difference was obvious.
On the way to Suotuo City, Luo Ye could sense Zhu Zhuqing occasionally sneaking glances at him, her gaze filled with confusion and inner conflict. She didn't know how to treat him.
Naturally, Luo Ye was delighted. He knew the fictional diary he had fabricated was already having its intended effect.
Now, all that remained was to let Zhu Zhuqing witness Dai Mubai's indulgence. In contrast to the responsibility Luo Ye demonstrated in the diary, it would only be a matter of time before this little kitty became his.
Who could resist a baby-faced, gentle, and considerate little cat?
Luo Ye admitted he wasn't a good man—so of course, he couldn't resist such temptation.
After reading Luo Ye's diary, Zhu Zhuqing became even more eager to meet Dai Mubai and uncover what he had been doing at Shrek Academy all these years.
They didn't waste any time on the road and arrived in Suotuo City by midday.
As they passed through the city gates, Luo Ye turned to Zhu Zhuqing.
"Zhuqing, you must be tired after traveling so far. How about we find a place to rest and eat while asking around about Shrek Academy's location?"
Zhu Zhuqing hesitated. What she wanted most right now was to find Dai Mubai as soon as possible.
Just as she was about to decline, the diary in her mind lit up again. Without hesitation, she opened it.
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[In my previous life, Zhuqing and I didn't arrive in Suotuo City until the next day, and we went straight to Shrek Academy. Because of that, we missed a golden opportunity—Zhuqing never got to see Dai Mubai's true face.]
[But this time, thanks to the diary, I saw what happened here. So I deliberately accelerated our pace to arrive early.]
[I have to take Zhuqing to the Rose Hotel and let her witness Dai Mubai's behavior with her own eyes.]
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'So... Luo Ye suggested resting first just so I could find out the truth about Dai Mubai?'
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned. Then, her eyes sharpened with resolve. She nodded.
"Okay, let's find a place to rest."
When she agreed, she noticed Luo Ye visibly relax, his smile growing wider.
He was pleased that Dai Mubai's true nature would soon be revealed.
Neither of them knew—this was all part of Luo Ye's plan.
Shortly after, they arrived in front of a three-story building.
"There it is," Luo Ye said, pointing.
Zhu Zhuqing looked up and saw a rose-red hotel, the entire exterior designed like a giant blooming rose. The style left little doubt—it was a place favored by couples on romantic getaways.
She frowned slightly.
Could that coward Dai Mubai be having a tryst with another woman here today?
The thought made her feel even more disgusted. She nodded firmly.
"Let's go."
Inside the hotel, Luo Ye approached the front desk and requested, "Please give us two rooms."
The receptionist glanced at the pair, noting their youthful faces and Zhu Zhuqing's cold beauty, and instantly jumped to conclusions.
A young couple? Probably just got together.
With a professional smile, the receptionist replied, "I'm sorry, we only have one room left."
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