Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 145: Amplified Lily Effect

"I don't generally like women, but if it's you, Wenxin, I might make an exception," Huang Hanyan teased as she nestled against Ye Wenxin, who was momentarily lost in thought.

Ye Wenxin froze, feeling the plot had taken an unexpected turn.

Logically, these people were supposed to be part of Gu Aotian's harem, untouchable by anyone else. But Huang Hanyan's words seemed to set a flag, making it feel like something significant might happen between them in the future.

"Don't joke about that, Sister Hanyan. I'll take it seriously," Ye Wenxin replied awkwardly, wondering if her ice physique was to blame. Perhaps it had some unintended effect that was altering the course of events.

"Then take it seriously. After all, you’re the person who's been the kindest to me," Huang Hanyan smiled, making it hard for Ye Wenxin to discern if she was joking or not.

"Still, Sister Hanyan, you can't rashly hand over your happiness. Liking someone is a lifelong commitment," Ye Wenxin insisted. Regardless of the sincerity, she wasn't going to let this idea take root.

"Alright, I’ll think about it carefully. It's a pity, though," Huang Hanyan laughed brightly, indicating it was all in jest.

"A pity?"

"It's a pity you're a woman. If you were a man, I'd probably be head over heels for you," Huang Hanyan said, lightly touching Ye Wenxin's lips. Ye Wenxin shivered, feeling slightly teased.

Her face flushed, and she couldn't help but feel a bit stifled by recent events.

"You’re still young, Wenxin. You’ll understand in time," Huang Hanyan added, noting Ye Wenxin's embarrassment. She released her hold and offered a final, meaningful remark.

Ye Wenxin remained rooted in place, reflecting on her fifty-plus years of life.

She missed the distant figure kissing her fingers and didn't hear Huang Hanyan's soft words, "What a shame, struggling for so long, yet still too late."

Had Ye Wenxin known Huang Hanyan had been debating whether to kiss her, she might have been driven to distraction.

However, this was something Ye Wenxin would likely never know, leaving the audience to chuckle over their phones...

The night continued, bringing a slight chill as Ye Wenxin wandered back to her room.

Baili Mu was wide awake, engrossed in a wuxia novel. This world had its own array of literature, and somehow, Baili Mu had amassed a collection of peculiar books, consuming one a day without fail.

Noticing Ye Wenxin's return, Baili Mu didn’t put her book down, greeting her casually, "Back?"

"Yeah."

Ye Wenxin had little desire to speak, a question lingering in her throat, uncertain if she should voice it.

"What’s up? You look weird," Baili Mu observed Ye Wenxin's odd expression and inquired further.

"Let me ask you something—do you think I'm more popular with men or women?" Ye Wenxin blurted out, sensing something amiss.