Returning to the place where they gathered herbs, Vivian quickly put the three members of the Little Rain Family out of her mind. However, she was curious about one thing and asked Naihe while picking herbs, "How did you know he was doing a chain quest?"
"I logged in once this afternoon and saw him shouting in the world channel that he wanted to collect seven types of feathers."
Naihe briefly explained, and Vivian realized that Naihe had logged in that afternoon and happened to see Darkblood Oath shouting in the 'World' channel to buy seven types of feathers for a quest, so Naihe knew that Darkblood Oath was doing a chain quest.
Vivian was a bit confused. Why does collecting seven types of feathers mean doing a chain quest?
"There are several quests that require collecting feathers."
Naihe: "Yes, but the NPCs who give the quests are different. Collecting feathers is the 36th step of the chain quest. I waited at the NPC for the 36th step, and he showed up soon after."
Apart from being in awe, Vivian had no other thoughts. He actually remembered which step it was! He even remembered which NPC would appear at which step! His memory was astonishing! Thinking about how she had only memorized English words up to 'P', Vivian couldn't help but shed a tear and praised him with a heavy heart, "Your memory is amazing."
Suddenly, she realized that the great Master had seen Darkblood Oath in the afternoon but didn't deal with him immediately. Instead, he calculated the time and waited for him at the Heavenly Mountain Snow Pool in the evening...
His calculation and scheming abilities were also impressive... too ruthless >_<
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Vivian found herself spending more and more time playing 'Dreaming of Jianghu'.
Previously, Vivian had a trendy nickname, "Homebody Beauty," but now her roommates called her "Homebody Unlucky Girl." She used to go shopping and buy clothes with her roommates, but now she had no interest in anything other than studying and gaming.
One evening, her roommates wanted to go shopping and tried to persuade her to join them. Cecilia said, "Vivian, just think of it as exercise. Sitting in front of the computer all day isn't good for your health."
Vivian was dizzy: "You have the nerve to talk about exercise. Who's the one who asks me to help with morning exercises every day? And who always forgets to fetch water and asks me to bring it?"
Cecilia was at a loss for words, so Sally stepped in: "Vivian, the clothes you're wearing are from last year, right? Go buy something new."
Vivian waved her hand nonchalantly: "As long as the clothes are wearable, it's fine."
Sally pointed at her, her hand trembling, "It's shameful for a beauty like you to say such things! If you keep this up, you'll be kicked off the campus beauty list."
She wouldn't have minded if it wasn't mentioned, but thinking about that beauty list made Vivian depressed. The list was fine, but they even added an 'Insecurity Index'. After a public vote, she topped the 'Insecurity Index' list! Universally acknowledged as the most likely to stray!
Vivian turned her head in disdain: "Getting kicked off is fine. I always compare myself to others in terms of inner qualities!"
Erica finally got angry: "Bella Vivian! If you don't go, who will haggle for us? If you dare not go, you'll face severe punishment tonight!"
Vivian: "..."
This was their real purpose for dragging her along, for her unbeatable bargaining skills...
In the end, Vivian succumbed to Erica's pressure and was dragged out to the street. They said they were going shopping, but they just wandered around the clothing stores near the school and didn't go far.
It wasn't long before Vivian was carrying bags full of things her roommates had bought. It wasn't that her roommates were making her do it; they just needed to try on clothes from time to time, and it was a hassle to keep putting things down and picking them up. Since Vivian wasn't buying clothes, she simply took everything.
They entered another store, and Sally came out after trying on clothes, just in time to hear Vivian muttering to herself, "Am I destined to be a follower lately?" It was the same in the game; the great Naihe was getting more and more used to ordering her around... but she brought it on herself >o<
Sally couldn't help but laugh as she listened. This girl was still complaining, looking so unwilling. Is the game really that fun? She walked over and patted her comfortingly: "Alright, stop complaining. In return for all the haggling you've done for me, I'll treat you to red wine chicken wings at Heavenly Fragrance Residence tonight. How about that?"
Heavenly Fragrance Residence is a very good restaurant near the school, but because it's expensive, not many students go there. Only someone like Sally, who is wealthy and extravagant, would go there often. So when she said this, it immediately brought cheers from everyone.
Vivian said, "I've worked hard, so I want half of the chicken wings."
Cecilia said irritably, "Who's fighting you for them? I'm on a diet."
Vivian smugly said, "You're just jealous that I don't gain weight, hahaha."
Her smug look was really annoying. Clearly very thin, yet claiming to gain weight just by drinking water, Cecilia gritted her teeth and said, "Sally, close the door, release Erica, and bite her!"
They were all hungry, and they weren't interested in visiting any more stores, so they laughed and joked as they headed to Heavenly Fragrance Residence. Amidst the laughter and chatter, Heavenly Fragrance Residence was already in sight. Cecilia was excitedly gossiping about the boys in their department when she suddenly stopped and looked at the entrance of Heavenly Fragrance Residence, grabbing Vivian's hand excitedly: "Look, isn't that Nai Shawn!"
Across the street at the entrance of Heavenly Fragrance Residence, a group of well-dressed people was coming out. Vivian immediately spotted Nai Shawn. Among the group of middle-aged men, under the bright lights, the young and tall Nai Shawn stood out. Unlike the few times she had seen him before, he was wearing a formal suit today, with a faint smile on his face. He still had that elegant and aloof demeanor, but there seemed to be a touch of worldly maturity.
"Ah, let's cross the street quickly."
Although they definitely wouldn't go up to greet him, it was still nice to get closer. Cecilia excitedly pulled Vivian across the street quickly, but it was too late. The group of middle-aged men had already gotten into a business car, and Nai Shawn had already opened the door of another car. However, perhaps their movements were too noticeable, as Nai Shawn seemed to sense something and looked in their direction before getting into the car.
Unlike the smile they had just seen under the lights, Nai Shawn's expression was now filled with indifference. His eyes calmly and quietly swept over them, and then the car door closed, and the car drove away.