Break Free from Inner Demons

At this moment, Lu Lingyue was squatting on the ground with her hands covering her head, muttering incessantly, "Stop talking, stop talking, please stop talking…"Jie Shuangning, uncertain of what was happening, was at a loss.Meanwhile, Lu Lingyue was utterly engulfed in darkness, with only the images of those boys who had once berated her surrounding her.Just as Lu Lingyue was sinking into despair, she suddenly sensed a spark of light emerging from the endless darkness—a light that began to spread like wildfire."Lingyue, listen carefully—listen to what the people around you are saying."That voice was sweet and gentle, slowly dispelling the dense darkness around her.Hearing that voice, Lu Lingyue seemed to relax significantly, following its guidance to listen carefully to the voices of those around her.However, despite her best efforts, all she could hear were the echoes of those boys' insults from her middle school days."Stop talking, stop talking!""Listen more carefully—listen to what the children are saying, listen to what the parents are saying, and even what the teenagers are saying…"The voice persisted, continuing to guide Lu Lingyue.Thus, Lu Lingyue, heeding the voice's reminder, made an effort to drown out her inner turmoil and focus on the external sounds.Astonishingly, this time Lu Lingyue heard not the taunts, but rather some unusual sounds…"What's wrong with this little kid? Are they feeling sick?""Such a pretty kid—dressed far too scantily!""Wow, Mom, I want to wear a dress that pretty too!""This little girl is so cute, oh my gosh!"These voices……seemed to be nothing but friendly compliments!The darkness within Lu Lingyue slowly faded away with each compliment, leaving behind a clear, sunny sky.Her inner world had finally brightened.Lu Lingyue slowly opened her eyes, and before her was a gathering of concerned faces.People of all ages and genders were watching her, their eyes filled with kindness and genuine concern.Moreover, as soon as they saw her open her eyes, they all gasped in admiration."Wow, you look even more beautiful now that you've opened your eyes!""This is so true to form! It makes me want to play a game now!""Don't even mention it—I just got Nahida as my guaranteed drop last time, I'm seriously impressed!"Lu Lingyue gradually regained her composure, and it was then that she realized the guiding voice inside her had been Lu Xiaoxue all along.At that moment, Lu Xiaoxue was stroking her head, and upon seeing her open her eyes, she smiled softly, her delicate features illuminated."Lingyue, are you feeling any better now?"Lu Lingyue nodded and then straightened up.With her emerald eyes filled with newfound courage, she declared, "I'm much better now—let's start the shoot."Lu Xiaoxue also straightened up, turning to Jie Shuangning and smiling, "Shuangning, let's continue shooting, shall we?"Jie Shuangning, observing the two sisters before her, couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity.From her viewpoint, just a moment ago, Lu Lingyue had suddenly broken down and squatted on the ground, and Lu Xiaoxue had merely whispered a few words in her ear, calming her instantly!Isn't that just miraculous!Jie Shuangning glanced at the rejuvenated Lu Lingyue, noticing that she looked even cuter in the sunlight!A shy blush appeared on her face as Jie Shuangning nodded firmly, "Alright."In the end, amidst the crowd's watchful eyes and cheers, the three wrapped up the day's shoot."Wow, little girl, could I have your contact info? I'm a professional photographer and I can shoot you for free in the future!"While Lu Xiaoxue and Jie Shuangning were tidying up and getting ready to leave, a bespectacled man who had been watching Lu Lingyue's shoot approached her and asked.Lu Lingyue glanced up at the man, and just as she was about to speak, she noticed two additional figures behind him.Lu Xiaoxue and Jie Shuangning in unison said to the man, "No, thank you!"Ultimately, the man could only leave, grumbling."He said he'd give me a free shoot!"Lu Lingyue, confused, turned to look back at the two women.A sly smile played on Lu Xiaoxue's lips, clearly not intending to respond to Lu Lingyue's comment.However, Jie Shuangning bent down, adjusting her glasses and explained earnestly, "Lingyue, girls should never just give out their contact info to random men! If he truly is a professional photographer offering you a free shoot, why would he approach someone like me, who is older, instead of asking a little kid like you for her contact info?"Lu Lingyue pouted in thought for a couple of seconds, then slowly nodded and said, "Alright, that does make sense."Lu Xiaoxue, watching Lu Lingyue's thoughtful expression, couldn't help but let out a soft laugh."I just adore how naive you are, Lingyue."And that's why she had always taken great care in preserving Lu Lingyue's innocence and charm.But Lu Lingyue interpreted her words as ridicule; she immediately stomped her foot and shouted, "Don't think I can't tell you're making fun of me!"Lu Xiaoxue simply chuckled in response.It was already about evening, and the clouds at the horizon were painted orange; on their way home, a gentle breeze lifted Lu Xiaoxue's pink skirt ever so slightly.Trailing behind, Lu Lingyue couldn't help but blush at the sight…After spending so much time with Lu Xiaoxue, Lu Lingyue sometimes forgot just how amazing she was—not only excelling in her studies, but also possessing dreams and ambitions, and being incredibly beautiful!Wait!That woman is a bizarre killer!Lu Lingyue fought to suppress her fondness for Lu Xiaoxue, vigorously shaking her head."I'm sorry for the trouble today, I'm going home now."When they reached the building's exit, Jie Shuangning bid them farewell."Next time, I'll bring even prettier outfits for you, little one, so just leave these here for now."Jie Shuangning said to both of them,After a long, exhausting day, Lu Lingyue, feeling a bit tired, waved to Jie Shuangning and said, "Goodbye, Sister Shuangning!"Jie Shuangning, watching Lu Lingyue wave, found her increasingly adorable and ran over to give her another hug.Ah, that familiar feeling of being smothered.Lu Lingyue no longer resisted—her little head was nestled between two soft embraces, and her small frame swayed gently with them."Bye-bye!"Lu Xiaoxue also waved goodbye to Jie Shuangning, and after she left, took Lu Lingyue home.After a long, exhausting day, Lu Lingyue was nearly about to collapse, so her makeup removal, shower, and all the subsequent routines were completed with Lu Xiaoxue's assistance.When she finally awoke, she found herself lying on her bed, with none other than the world's most formidable woman, Lu Xiaoxue, beside her!Lu Lingyue instinctively pulled back her blanket to take a look at herself.