Spirit Master Girl: Contracting with an SSS-Level School Beauty at the Start-Chapter 21 A Somewhat Peculiar Family Atmosphere

Just at this moment, it was also time for a meal.

Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong then headed to the dining room.

Ye Wudi and Zhang Runya were having their meal at this moment. Seeing the two of them approaching, they were somewhat surprised, as they had disappeared for the whole day and were finally willing to come out.

They noticed how lethargic the two seemed, but there was a spark of energy flickering in their eyes, which sparked curiosity.

"Did something good happen to you?"

"General Ye can tell?"

Xiao Zhan was somewhat surprised. As expected of an old general who had seen many battles, he could roughly discern what had happened just by expressions and gazes.

"Tell me, what's the good thing?" Ye Wudi continued to eat as he spoke.

Xiao Zhan did not respond immediately but instead looked towards Ye Youlong.

In his mind, keeping a low profile was the way to steady development. Not to say one should deliberately hide their power, but at least it shouldn't be flaunted.

Besides, there were too many people around.

Breaking through to become a First Grade Spirit Master in one day – if this news got out, it would definitely catch the attention of certain individuals.

"Nothing good."

To Xiao Zhan's surprise, Ye Youlong also showed no intention of revealing anything.

After his words, Ye Wudi's actions paused for a moment, and his expression subtly changed.

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Zhang Runya, beside him, also slowed her eating movements.

"What, can't even tell me?" Ye Wudi asked.

Ye Youlong remained silent.

The atmosphere turned a bit stiff.

Ye Wudi then let out a self-mocking chuckle, "Indeed, you don't even tell me about your Talent Bloodline Skills, so it makes sense to keep other good news from me."

Right after he finished this sentence, Zhang Runya subtly kicked him under the table.

Ye Wudi restrained his expression a little, and his tone softened with a hint of compromise, "Sit down, let's eat first."

The two of them then sat down and began to eat.

Xiao Zhan ate, but his mind was racing.

He always felt that Ye Youlong's temperament was a bit off, especially when talking to Ye Wudi, as if there was always a hint of gunpowder in the air.

Since the first day he arrived at the Ye Family, Ye Youlong had been acting like this.

Her tone and attitude were indifferent and dismissive.

Xiao Zhan didn't quite understand because, after all, Ye Wudi was her uncle, her blood-related uncle. As a niece, should she be this cold?

At first, he thought it was just Ye Youlong's character, so he didn't pay much attention. But just now, Ye Wudi's slightly self-mocking words made Xiao Zhan realize something.

He felt there must be some issues between Ye Youlong and Ye Wudi.

However, it was not the right time for him to ask.

Soon, the two of them had finished their meal.

"I will stay a few more days before going to the academy," Ye Youlong suddenly said.

"Okay."

Ye Wudi responded, showing little emotion.

Afterward, Ye Youlong left the dining room with Xiao Zhan.

Once they had left, Zhang Runya blew up, stomping on Ye Wudi's foot with a reproachful tone, "How many times have I told you not to argue with Youlong, why can't you remember?"

"That wasn't an argument, okay? At most, it was just a grumble," Ye Wudi retorted.

"Not even a grumble is allowed!"

Zhang Runya was adamant, "In any case, remember from now on, if there's something Youlong doesn't want to tell you, you'd better not ask too many questions!"

Ye Wudi gave in reluctantly and somewhat speechlessly, "But I am her uncle. What's wrong with showing a little concern? She wasn't like this before."

"Hmph, you know that was in the past!" Zhang Runya's tone was cold, but then she showed a hint of pity in her eyes, "Anyway, I'm telling you, precisely because you are her uncle, you shouldn't do anything to provoke her. She's very vulnerable right now, do you understand?"

"Alright, I got it," sighed Ye Wudi, unable to help but breathe out a deep sigh as well.

Listening to Zhang Runya's words, his face couldn't help but show traces of dejection.

...

On the other hand.

Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong returned to their room.

"Why not tell your uncle? Can't you even trust him?" Xiao Zhan asked this question.

This used to be Ye Youlong's personal matter, but now it had also become his business.

"You will know in the future," Ye Youlong replied.

Upon hearing this answer, Xiao Zhan furrowed his brows slightly.

It was that phrase again.

He disliked this feeling of distrust.

If every time there was a problem, Ye Youlong had this attitude, Xiao Zhan didn't know how they could continue to get along.

Ye Youlong also seemed to notice the tone of her words and saw the change in Xiao Zhan's expression.

After thinking for a moment, she poured Xiao Zhan a cup of water, calmly and soothingly explaining, "It's not that I don't want to tell you, but some matters I am still unclear about myself. I don't want my uncertainties to affect you, and if you knew, it could lead you to make the wrong judgments."

"I believe that when we're strong enough in the future, everything will become clear. I hope you can understand my selfishness."

Hearing this calm explanation, Xiao Zhan felt somewhat relieved from the stifling feelings.

If he could not trust a person he shared life and death with, then what was the meaning of this life-and-death Contract?

Fortunately, Ye Youlong wasn't someone obstinate in her own view.

"I understand you, and this is for my sake too. But I also hope you trust in my strength; I am not as frail as you think."

"We are a community, dependent on each other. It shouldn't be a test but a reassurance."

"No matter how great the difficulties in the future, we will face them together. So, I hope that when you need me, you can rely on me with confidence," said Xiao Zhan gently.

The most important thing between two people is communication.

Once the words are spoken, conflicts are no longer conflicts but instead become the seasoning of feelings.

"Okay, I know that, I believe we will have that day," Ye Youlong nodded affirmatively.

Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, her usually icy demeanor showed a rare moment of thawing.

Xiao Zhan could feel the emotions she was conveying. With her naturally icy personality, and with only a few days since signing the Contract, such emotional feedback was quite remarkable.

Women are different from men, after all.

For most men, they act on impulse from the start; they get enthusiastic quickly. Women, on the contrary, usually have a calm response at the beginning, but their enthusiasm grows over time.

This is why there are often dramatic plot twists in women's lives where they fall in love with a man after he is gone despite not loving him when he was present.

For someone of Ye Youlong's icy demeanor, that's obviously a slow burner, and to have such emotional feedback already is quite good.

...

Time continued.

Like this, another five days passed.

During these five days, Xiao Zhan and Ye Youlong were diligently training.

Their time was fully scheduled, without any waste, even practicing longer than the soldiers in the residence.

This made the soldiers admire the perseverance of the duo.