Yue Ling slowly opened her eyes.
Morning light fell on her face.
She blinked once, then frowned slightly.
That headache…
Her mind still felt heavy.
"Xiao Xiao," she said in her mind, "my mental strength… is too weak. Any solution?"
The system replied after a pause.
"There was a chance to unlock the Combat Domain, which could improve both physical and mental strength…"
"But with your current condition… it's not possible."
Yue Ling clicked her tongue.
"Tch. So useless."
"Host!" the system protested.
Ignoring it, she got up from the bed.
"Forget it. I'll handle it myself."
She stretched her arms and walked out.
"Let me first build stamina."
"I'll start morning runs daily. Improve body first."
"As for mental strength… I'll think later."
Outside—
The air was fresh.
Yue Ling jogged slowly.
Her breathing was uneven at first, her body still weak.
But she didn't stop.
This body is really trash…
Tch.
"I'll fix it," she muttered.
After running for a while, she stopped near a small alley.
Her eyes lit up.
Food.
"So hungry…"
In her previous interstellar life, food was scarce. Most of the time she survived on nutrient potions.
Now—
Seeing real food…
She couldn't resist.
She walked to a small stall.
"One bun… no, two… no—give me four."
"And soybean milk."
She paused.
"…And that cake too."
She happily took the food and started eating.
Delicious…
So good…
Her mood improved instantly.
"From now on… I'll eat good food every day."
The system couldn't help but comment,
"Host, your priorities are strange."
"What do you know?" she replied casually.
After freshening up, Yue Ling finally went to school.
As soon as she entered the classroom—
A sharp voice rang out.
"Oh~ so you finally came?"
Yue Ling glanced over.
Su Rong.
Arms crossed. Smirk on her face.
"I thought," Su Rong continued mockingly, "you would have at least some shame."
"As a fake daughter, shouldn't you leave the school yourself?"
"It seems you're even more shameless than I thought, Yue Ling."
The class fell silent.
Before Yue Ling could respond—
A soft voice spoke.
"Su Rong… Yue Ling is not like that. Don't misunderstand…" Qingqing said nervously.
Another voice followed, sharp and sarcastic.
"Or is it just jealousy?" Tang Meilin said, crossing her arms. "Came here just to cause trouble?"
Lin Xiaoyu added coldly,
"This is Honor Class, not your regular class."
"Go back to your class, Su Rong."
"Or should I inform the teacher?"
Su Rong's face darkened.
Yue Ling paused slightly.
…These people…
She never really considered them as friends.
But now—
They were standing up for her.
For the first time in this world…
She felt a slight warmth.
A faint smirk appeared on her lips.
She slowly walked toward Su Rong.
Her steps were calm.
Her eyes slightly cold.
Did she really think I'd retreat just because of a few words…?
How stupid.
She stopped in front of her.
"So what if I'm not the real daughter of the Shen family?" Yue Ling said casually.
"You want my place in Honor Class?"
Su Rong sneered.
"Of course. Someone like you—"
Yue Ling cut her off.
"Just because you think something should happen…"
"Doesn't mean it will."
"My parents didn't say anything."
"When did your Su family get the right to decide matters of the Shen family?"
Her tone was calm, but every word hit hard.
"Instead of wasting time here…"
"Why don't you study properly and earn your place in Honor Class?"
Su Rong's expression twisted.
Her eyes filled with anger.
She wanted nothing more than to tear that calm, beautiful face apart.
"So what?" she snapped. "You're not Shen family's daughter anymore."
"As your cousin, I have the right."
"Give me your place."
Yue Ling looked at her like she was looking at an idiot.
"This is the last time I'll say this."
"Only the principal or my parents have the right to remove me."
"Not you."
Her eyes narrowed slightly.
"And don't think I don't know who spread those rumors."
A pause.
Her voice turned colder.
"If I expose it…"
"What do you think will happen to you?"
Su Rong froze.
For a moment, fear flashed in her eyes.
Then anger replaced it.
She clenched her fists.
Just wait…
I'll deal with you later.
Without another word, she turned and walked away.
Her back stiff with anger.
Laugh now…
I'll make you cry later.
The classroom slowly returned to normal.
Yue Ling stood there quietly.
Then turned back to her seat.
Qingqing leaned closer.
"Ling Ling… are you okay?"
Yue Ling glanced at her.
"…I'm fine."
Tang Meilin smirked.
"Not bad. You finally spoke back."
Lin Xiaoyu nodded.
"Don't tolerate nonsense."
Yue Ling sat down.
A faint smile appeared.
This world…
isn't that bad.
But her eyes slowly turned thoughtful.
Su Rong…
You shouldn't have provoked me.