"What are you planning to do?"
Mo Chaoge looked at Ye Ming, who was frowning with a smile, with a sense of schadenfreude.
At this moment, Mo Chaoge was completely different from the gentle and elegant demeanor she usually displayed. She was now more spirited and playful.
"I... I don't know!"
Ye Ming's mind was still a mess.
The thought of Nangong Qianyu and the others seeing those photos online made him feel a chill down his spine.
He could already picture their expressions!
"I never expected that our Young Master Ye would also experience a moment of utter confusion!"
Mo Chaoge's lips curved into a smile, seemingly unfazed by the prospect of the situation escalating.
Hearing this, Ye Ming realized that Mo Chaoge was perhaps enjoying his predicament a little too much. His expression instantly darkened.
"You don't seem worried at all about things getting out of hand!" Ye Ming probed.
"Heehee! What do I have to worry about? At most, I'll just be called your kept mistress," Mo Chaoge blinked and smiled faintly. "I don't care about what others say anyway!"
"You... you win!"
Ye Ming was finally certain that Mo Chaoge must have a way out of this predicament.
Despite Mo Chaoge's casual words, as a woman, she couldn't possibly be entirely indifferent to her reputation.
"Tell me! What do you want in return for your help!" Ye Ming conceded.
"Sigh! I had planned to watch your troubled expression a little longer. It seems that opportunity is lost!" Mo Chaoge withdrew her smile, her words filled with regret.
"You... Fine! You better not fall into my hands, or else... Hmph!"
Ye Ming was so infuriated he almost fainted.
"Is it really okay for you to speak like that?" Mo Chaoge looked at Ye Ming with a half-smile. "What if you displease me, then..."
"I... I was wrong!"
Ye Ming felt utterly wronged but dared not show his anger. He had to force a smile and say, "Goddess Mo, please be kind and don't hold it against me!"
Meanwhile, Ye Ming had already added Mo Chaoge to his special revenge list: "I'll endure it! The tables will turn! Mo Chaoge, you just wait!"
Looking at Ye Ming's pleading demeanor, Mo Chaoge felt a strong sense of satisfaction.
After all, in their previous conversations, she had seemingly been at a disadvantage. Now that she had finally managed to regain the upper hand, Mo Chaoge wasn't about to let go.
So, the gentle Goddess Mo also had a competitive side.
"Although I know you're probably plotting how to 'get revenge' on me later. However, I'm in a good mood right now, so I won't dwell on it!" Mo Chaoge displayed a victor's smile.
"No! How could I possibly think that!"
Ye Ming maintained a smiling facade outwardly, but his heart was racing with panic. "Holy crap! She can guess that too? Is this woman terrifying or what!"
"Alright! I won't make things difficult for you! As long as you promise me one thing, I'll help you through this current predicament!"
Mo Chaoge's eyes twinkled as she finally revealed her objective.
"You say it!"
At this point, Ye Ming had no room to refuse.
"Well, I haven't quite decided yet!" Mo Chaoge gave a meaningful smile. "Promise me first! I'll tell you when I've figured it out!"
"You..."
Upon hearing this, Ye Ming suddenly seemed to realize something. His eyes widened, and he said with a look of horror, "You... don't tell me this was all a calculation from the very beginning?"
If his suspicion was correct, wasn't this woman a little too terrifying?
But upon closer reflection, the catalyst for the current situation was none other than Mo Chaoge's refusal to let go when they shook hands.
Initially, Ye Ming thought Mo Chaoge was trying to gain control of the situation and was deliberately doing so.
But now, it seemed that during their journey back to Provincial Capital University, Mo Chaoge had no intention of breaking free.
Could it be that they were so engrossed in conversation that Mo Chaoge had overlooked it?
Was it a coincidence or a meticulously planned scheme?
Hiss!
Ye Ming truly felt a chill down his spine.
"How is that possible! Am I really as terrifying as you think!" Mo Chaoge's face still held a faint smile, her true intentions hidden.
Ye Ming had no way of knowing whether Mo Chaoge was telling the truth.
Of course, if he wished, he could find a way to know.
But why would Ye Ming do that!
"Okay! I promise!"
After a moment of silence, Ye Ming agreed to Mo Chaoge's request.
Regardless of how it came to be, he needed to get through the current crisis first.
Not long after they reached their agreement, some people finally couldn't contain themselves and gathered around.
They were all students from Provincial Capital University.
And most of them were from the journalism department.
Some students were responsible for asking questions, others for taking photos, and some even started live-streaming.
The photos that had circulated earlier had already caused a heated discussion. So, as soon as the live stream started, countless netizens tuned in.
The number of viewers in the live stream instantly surpassed two million and continued to rise at an astonishing rate.
The crowd at the scene also grew larger and larger.
"Teacher Ye, may I ask why you are here and what is your relationship with Goddess Mo?"
The first person to speak was a girl wearing thick-rimmed glasses.
After her question, others also voiced their queries.
"Teacher Ye, your intimate behavior with Mo Chaoge, have you considered Ms. Qian Xun's feelings!"
This "student reporter" was clearly a fan of Nangong Qianyu, and her words were rather sharp.
"Goddess Mo, how did you meet Teacher Ye? And what is your relationship?"
"Goddess Mo, can you explain the intimate gesture of holding hands with Teacher Ye earlier?"
"That's right! We need an explanation!"
"..."
As various questions were thrown at him, Ye Ming couldn't help but feel a headache.
Fortunately, after their deal was struck, Ye Ming had also received a method from Mo Chaoge to escape the situation.
Moreover, this method would not only help him escape but also elevate Ye Ming's reputation.
The core of the method Mo Chaoge described was just two words—acting.
Coincidentally, acting was one of Ye Ming's strengths.
"Classmates, I know you are all very concerned about the matter between myself and classmate Mo. If possible, could you please be quiet for a moment?" Ye Ming glanced at Mo Chaoge beside him, took her hand again, and said gently, "At the same time, I hope you won't frighten Mo Chaoge again!"
Huh?
Ye Ming's brief words instantly made the atmosphere at the scene become heavy.
At this moment, Mo Chaoge let Ye Ming hold her hand and remained silent.
In the eyes of the onlookers, they could even see a hint of sadness in Mo Chaoge's seemingly calm expression.
"This..."
Seeing this, the people at the scene fell silent. The viewers in the live stream also stopped their barrage of comments.
From those two sentences, everyone felt a sense of oppression.
One minute later.
The girl with the thick-rimmed glasses hesitantly asked, "Teacher Ye, could you tell us what happened?"
Ye Ming first looked at everyone, not speaking. Then, he turned his gaze to Mo Chaoge, as if seeking her opinion.
"Teacher Ye, I'm truly sorry for implicating you because of my issues." Mo Chaoge suddenly stood up, bowed to Ye Ming, her eyes slightly reddened. "I'm so sorry for causing you so much trouble!"