Robin stared blankly at Betty, completely at a loss for how to answer the question; it was simply too soon for her to consider such things!
"Never mind, just pretend your big sister didn't ask!" Seeing Robin's expression, Betty smiled softly.
Robin said nothing further, perhaps giving tacit consent. As for this thing called "love," she truly had no idea what that feeling was like.
Nevertheless, the seed of love had already been sown in Robin's heart. Sprouting and growing was only a matter of time; the only question was whether it would ever bear fruit!
"Angelica, are you still going to the afternoon class? If you’re not going, then I won't either!" Betty asked Angelica, who still wore a dazed expression.
Angelica was growing increasingly regretful about letting Robin meet Betty. The woman even dared to ask such inappropriate questions! If she had known, she would have just kept Robin at the inn from the start!
But what was done was done; there was no turning back now. The immediate concern was how to explain this to Zhong Shenxiu! If Robin was led astray by Betty, she didn't know if that young boy would end up killing her! Angelica thought to herself.
The moment this thought crossed her mind, a sudden chill prickled the back of her neck!
Seeing Betty inquire, Angelica quickly replied, "Of course I’m going! I’m not like you, just skipping class whenever you feel like it!"
"Oh, really? Then what about Robin?" Betty pressed.
"She’ll naturally come with me!"
"How about this? Let Robin stay with me today, and tomorrow she can stay with you. How about we take turns?" Betty adopted an expression suggesting, I’m doing this for your own good.
"Forget it. If Robin stays with you, I'll be even less able to focus on class!" Angelica shot back with a look that clearly stated, Don't think I don't know what you're plotting.
"How about this, then? Let Robin stay with you today, and tomorrow she stays with me. We can alternate shifts?" Betty actually tried to bargain with Angelica.
"No negotiation possible, absolutely out of the question!"
"How about you just lend me Robin for a few days? I’ll give her back later! We’re old roommates, you owe me that much consideration, right?"
Good heavens, she was treating Robin like an item!
"Not happening!" Angelica gave her a look that challenged, Try whatever trick you’ve got, but you’ll fail. It seemed she was absolutely determined!
"Fine, this shouldn't have been something I discussed with you anyway. Robin should decide for herself who she wants to follow!" Betty said, turning to Robin and asking in a soft tone, "Little sister Robin, who do you want to stay with, me or Angelica?"
Poaching! This was blatant, barefaced poaching!
Angelica was so angry her veins visibly pulsed; she wanted to hit the woman!
But what neither of them expected was Robin's immediate answer, without a moment's hesitation: "I want to stay with Angelica!"
Betty had intended to show off a little to Angelica, but upon hearing that, she froze, staring at Robin with disbelief.
"I want to stay with Angelica!" Robin repeated, even more firmly this time!
Angelica was momentarily stunned before a smile broke out. The sense of triumph was beyond words, especially when she saw the slightly deflated look on Betty's face—that triumph only intensified!
It suddenly dawned on Angelica: Robin was following her under the explicit instruction of Zhong Shenxiu, not because of Betty!
"Little sister Robin, don't you like being with big sister?" Betty asked, sounding a little wronged.
"My Master only told me to follow Angelica," Robin stated flatly.
In Robin's heart, a single word from Zhong Shenxiu carried more weight than anything else!
"Oh my, the weather is truly lovely today!" Angelica uncharacteristically delivered a sarcastic jab, deliberately glancing over at Betty with a hint of smugness!
Betty certainly understood the hidden meaning in Angelica's words, but at that moment, she had nothing to do but feel frustrated!
"Oh dear, look at the time! Lunch must be starting. Robin, let's go eat. If we wait any longer, we might not get a good spot!" Angelica said, then turned to Betty with a smiling look, asking, "Betty, do you want to join us?"
"Yes, of course, I’m coming!" Betty replied with a touch of gloominess.
The "Buzhadimo Martial Arts Academy" truly lived up to its reputation; the cafeteria was magnificent, practically rivaling a three-star hotel!
Although Angelica and the others arrived quite early, many people had gotten there even sooner. It proved Angelica right; if they had been delayed even a little longer, they likely wouldn't have secured good seats!
The group was lucky enough to find a table by the window.
"Robin, what do you want to eat? I'll go get it for you!" Angelica placed three trays on the table.
"Whatever," Robin replied coolly, though her eyes lingered on the tray Angelica held. Honestly, that tray looked a bit small for her appetite!
"I'll go get the food now, or it will get crowded soon!" Angelica said, picking up the tray.
"Angelica, could you get mine too?" Betty called out as Angelica prepared to leave with only two trays.
"Don't you have hands?" Angelica walked away without looking back.
Betty sighed in resignation and lazily picked up her own tray to fetch her food.
Soon, Angelica and Betty returned with their respective meals. Robin looked at the meager amount of food on Angelica’s tray with some apprehension; she could finish that much in just two bites.
"All right, let's eat!"
With that, the three began to eat, chatting as they did so. Before long, students began pouring into the cafeteria like a tide, a truly spectacular sight!
"Looks like class is over," Betty observed.
"Mm," Angelica merely agreed.
In the blink of an eye, every table was filled. Those who wished to avoid the crush simply packed their food to eat back in their dorms!
At this point, Robin had swiftly devoured all the food on her plate. Angelica and Betty had only just started eating.
"Little sister Robin, you eat so fast!" Betty exclaimed with genuine admiration.
"Are you full?" Angelica asked instead.
"No," Robin answered very truthfully.
"Then I’ll go get you some more!" Angelica said, taking Robin’s empty tray.
However, Angelica clearly underestimated Robin’s appetite. She returned with another small portion, which Robin quickly cleared away once more!
This back-and-forth happened seven or eight times, and Robin still wasn't full!
This time, Angelica learned her lesson. She stopped getting just a little bit, instead filling the tray completely.
Betty watched Robin’s mouth, which worked like a tiny scoop shovel, in astonishment. She truly couldn't understand how someone so young could eat so much!
"Little sister Robin, can big sister touch your little tummy?" Betty’s curiosity surged. Without waiting for permission, her hand reached out.
"Ah!" A sharp cry escaped Betty’s lips. As she reached out, someone had bumped into her!
But the person who bumped Betty only glanced at her and tried to slip past without even muttering an apology!
At that precise moment, to everyone's surprise, Robin, who had been eating just seconds before, moved like a phantom. A single hand darted out and clamped onto the wrist of the male passerby, moving so fast it made the eyes blur!
What Robin could not possibly know was that the man whose wrist she had seized possessed strength equal to Angelica's—Harrison!