Chapter 1045: Sister Can Blow Your Head Off

Editor: Henyee Translations

During this time, Gu Yang worked part-time at various mental hospitals in the capital and conducted research with professors from the Psychology Society and the Society of Mental Disorders. This extensive involvement led to some rumors circulating in the capital circles, with people speculating about her health.

At a banquet, Tong Wan and Ruan Xueling clarified that, aside from studying physics, Gu Yang was also engaged in psychology and mental illness research and worked part-time at the hospital.

Despite the gossip, the social elite refrained from showing any disrespect to the Madam of the Xiao family or the Madam of the Gu family, choosing to keep their comments private.

Throughout this period, Gu Yang did not return to her school dormitory or the Gu family home but instead stayed at the Xiao family’s residence. Gu Jin, Feng Jue, and Cao Cuo respected her space and did not press her for interaction. Instead, they took turns ordering takeout for her and sending gifts.

Meanwhile, they focused on investigating Bai Yueshuang and the Bai family. Although they had their suspicions, they had not yet confirmed their theories and were cautious about sharing their guesses with Gu Yang.

On Saturday, Gu Yang stayed at the Xiao house.

Xiao Cheng was on leave during this time and was thrilled to see Gu Yang home every day. Having done extensive training in the Mutant Department, Gu Yang sought him out for practice. Although Xiao Cheng was not a Mutant, his skills from military missions made him an excellent sparring partner.

Eager to help, Xiao Cheng agreed enthusiastically. Before their session, he thought he should take it easy on his sister, given her apparent weakness.

However, much to his surprise, Gu Yang quickly proved him wrong. He found himself on the lawn, gazing up at the blue sky and white clouds, while Gu Yang’s bright smile beamed down at him. Xiao Cheng couldn’t help but question his assumptions.

When Xiao Yize returned, he didn’t hold back his amusement. “An SSS-level hypnotist? Weak? If she applied her SSS-level skills to your physical fitness, she’d flatten you.”

Xiao Cheng shuddered at the thought of his gentle sister smiling as she delivered a punch to his head.

Xiao Yize handed a thermal lunch box to Gu Yang. “Sister, your sister asked me to bring you lunch.”

Gu Yang took the lunch box, found a spot to sit, and opened it to discover dishes from Jinyang Pavilion. She was momentarily taken aback.

Since arriving in the capital, Gu Yang hadn’t had the chance to enjoy dishes from Jinyang Pavilion.

Xiao Yize ruffled her hair and said, “Your sister opened a branch here. She mentioned you like these dishes.”

“Thank you,” Gu Yang replied, genuinely pleased.

She cherished her connections with Big Shot Sister and Little Blood Bank, which was why she cared deeply about being truly valued by them. They were the reason she initially embraced this world and chose to stay.

Though she had been avoiding seeing them recently, she missed them more than she let on. They had always been there for her.

Despite seeming content with her time training with Xiao Cheng, who was blissfully unaware of her inner turmoil, Gu Yang’s emotions were not as hidden from Xiao Yize. He noticed her recent frustration.

Xiao Yize sat beside her and asked, “Sister, you seem a bit down lately. Is something wrong?”

Gu Yang considered this and felt it wasn’t necessary to burden Xiao Yize with her issues. Instead, she shifted the conversation. “Brother, are you familiar with substitute literature?”

“Substitute literature?” Xiao Yize raised an eyebrow. Although he hadn’t read it himself, he understood the concept. Considering what Gu Jin had asked him to investigate, he could guess why Gu Yang was feeling troubled. “Sister, are you worried that you might be seen as a substitute for Bai Yueshuang in your sister’s and Feng Jue’s lives?”