Who says I can't become a Grand Master?

Chapter 106 Cousins ​​can get married? How come I didn't know?

Chapter 107 Cousins ​​can get married? How come I didn't know? (Two more chapters added today)

Gu Xintong felt a tightness in her chest.

If it weren't for the presence of many people, and if it were just the three of them, she might have really been unable to resist rushing forward. But at this moment, she had to maintain her composure.

In the end, she simply took a deep breath, glared fiercely at Zhang Qingzhe, then turned around and left without looking back.

The shop door was slammed shut with a loud bang, causing the wind chimes on the door to shake violently.

The waitress shuddered.

This plot is full of conflict and dramatic effect, but she felt a dull pain in her heart for Gu Xintong.

She couldn't help but secretly glare at Lin Wan. It was all because of this "cousin" who suddenly appeared!

And that boy—

Hurry up and chase after them!

As if hearing her inner cry, Zhang Qingzhe watched Gu Xintong's rapidly receding figure and sighed helplessly.

He finally stood up and walked towards the shop door.

"Gu Xintong! Wait a minute—"

His voice blended into the cool evening breeze.

However, no matter how Zhang Qingzhe called out, the lonely figure in front of him never turned around.

Gu Xintong simply straightened her back, in an almost stubborn posture.

I quickly walked through the increasingly noisy crowd at the school gate and headed straight for the tree-lined path leading to the dormitory area.

The sky at the time when school was letting out was covered with thick, leaden-gray clouds.

The air was still thick with moisture, weighing heavily on the shoulders of every pedestrian.

The outline of the teaching building in the distance appeared blurry and dim in the haze, losing its sharp edges that usually appear under the sunlight.

The trees lining the street had leaves that were completely soaked by the rain, turning a somber, dark green, and drooping listlessly.

Several streetlights were lit early, casting hazy yellow light in the deepening twilight.

Instead of dispelling the gloom, it added a touch of mystery and chill to the evening.

Gu Xintong walked through this gloomy landscape.

Her vision was already blurred by the constant flow of tears, and the world before her eyes was distorted into a shimmering and mottled display of colors.

The delicate makeup she had carefully applied was smudged by the warm tears, leaving faint traces at the corners of her eyes.

She couldn't see the road ahead clearly, nor could she hear the calls behind her. She only felt that the surrounding scenery had melted into a hazy gray background.

It quietly merged with the sudden grievance and bitterness in her heart.

Lin Wan also strolled leisurely out of the store.

She still had a carefree expression on her face. She looked around and, seeing that there weren't many familiar faces nearby, took a few steps closer and called out in a slightly playful tone, "Cousin—want to go out and have some fun? I've made plans with some pretty female classmates."

"Go play by yourself."

Zhang Qingzhe sighed softly, turned around and walked in another direction, toward home.

Lin Wan shrugged indifferently, muttering under her breath with a hint of complaint, "This cousin is very handsome and quite talented, but he's just too boring."

Just then, her cell phone vibrated again in her pocket.

"Xiao Wan, how is it? Did you see your cousin?" A concerned voice came from the other end of the phone.

"I saw it." Lin Wan kicked a small pebble at her feet, her tone relaxed.

"You sound like you're in a good mood."

"It's alright, all the problems are solved."

"I told you your cousin was a nice guy, right? Did you properly thank him?"

"I----"

Lin Wan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly felt a little guilty.

Not only did she not thank him properly, but it seems she also angered her cousin's girlfriend and drove her away.

This is a bit troublesome.

I just thought it was fun when I was in the store, but now that I've calmed down and thought about it, I realize that I did go a bit too far.

If Gu Xintong really falls out with her cousin because of this, wouldn't I have to give him a girlfriend instead?

Lin Wan frowned slightly, and began to seriously consider:

Among her close female friends, is there anyone on the same level as Gu Xintong who could be introduced to her cousin as an "apology gift"?

"Hey? Xiaowan? Mommy's talking to you, why are you spacing out again?"

"Ugh, Mom, you're so annoying. I was thinking about something." Lin Wan snapped out of her reverie, her tone slightly perfunctory.

"Is your cousin handsome?"

"He's handsome—maybe a little bit."

"How's his talent? I heard he gets excellent grades?"

"Well—" Lin Wan thought for a moment, "He really is the number one in the [Energy Shaping School]."

"Yeah?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by a tentative question, "So—do you like your cousin?"

"Mom!" Lin Wan's brows furrowed immediately. "What are you talking about?"

What era are we living in? Why are you still asking such strange questions?

This isn't some period drama where cousins ​​end up together.

But to her surprise, her mother's next words were even more direct.

"sure."

"What do you mean, 'can I'm allowed to'?" Lin Wan was baffled by this nonsensical question.

"If you really like him, you could try dating your cousin."

"ah?!"

"What Mom said is true. You don't need to feel guilty."

"But—we're cousins!"

"Don't worry, there won't be any problems."

The mother's voice sounded calm, even encouraging.

"I don't understand—"

Lin Wan felt her mind was a little foggy. "Today you suddenly asked me to acknowledge a cousin as my father, and now you're telling me I can date him? What's going on?"

"Well, anyway—"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, as if the person was carefully choosing their words. "Your cousin's family situation is a bit special, but you really don't need to feel guilty. If things really develop to that point, Mom will talk to your aunt about it."

"What are you going to discuss?"

"—You silly girl, just go home early and don't stay out out too late."

The mother didn't explain further, but simply left behind this ambiguous statement and hung up the phone as if fleeing.

Hearing the busy tone from her phone, Lin Wan stood there, her brows furrowed.

Their playful enthusiasm, which had been high just moments before, vanished without a trace.

She was a little confused.

What exactly is going on?

Can I really date my cousin?

But when I think of this possibility—

Thinking of Zhang Qingzhe's moist yet exceptionally handsome face, and the warmth of their embrace just moments before, her heart suddenly began to pound uncontrollably. When Zhang Qingzhe pushed open the door, lost in thought, he saw his younger sister sprawled on the living room sofa, enthusiastically fiddling with a new gadget.

It was a square wooden plate, intricately decorated with constellation patterns and a circle of ancient alphabets.

In the center of the plate lay a ring-shaped coin with a metallic sheen.