Chapter 75: with translation of chapter title

This remark was like pressing a confirmation key; Bai Yun sprang up from her chair, stepped forward, grabbed Mu Youyu's wrist and shook it, her eyes seeming to glitter with starlight, "Xiao Yu... you're the great Artist Yue Shu?!"

Xiao Yu had no reason to lie to her!

Since she admitted it herself, it must be Artist Yue Shu herself.

She had been searching for two months for that out-of-print manga, and the author was actually right beside her?!

Her voice was kept low, yet she could not hide her excitement.

Just now she had been wildly praising Artist Yue Shu's art style in front of Mu Youyu, even saying, 'Even if the plot were a lump, I'd still read it.'

Thinking about it now, it's practically a massive social death scene!

Bai Yun:!

Several gazes fell from around; Bai Yun hadn't reacted yet, and when she lifted her head her eyes still held shock.

"Artist Yue Shu? Is what's on their table 'When Rain Falls at the Fingertips'?!"

"I lost it! How did they find this copy, waa waa waa..."

"Ahhh I want it too..."

"I came specially to find this copy!"

"..."

Mu Youyu, shaken by her, helplessly reached out and patted the back of her hand, "Don't get excited, sit down and talk."

Hearing what passersby said, I never expected this little book to actually become a bit popular?

Bai Yun sat down, staring unblinkingly at Mu Youyu, and couldn't help asking, "Xiao Yu, why did you stop drawing afterwards?"

She paused, as if afraid her follow‑up might be abrupt, then hastily added, "I don't mean to rush you, I'm just very curious."

Bai Yun flipped open a page, "Your art style is so special—lots of people are waiting for your update!"

Mu Youyu was surprised, "Really?"

After publishing the book she hadn't paid attention to it, never expecting that many people were still waiting for updates.

Bai Yun quickly nodded, turned to the page where the old stationmaster's feet were surrounded by hair, and said, "You drew this too? Back then Xia Chaoyi even said, Artist Yue Shu must have shaved her head!"

The drawing was so vivid and lifelike it became a famous scene.

Xia Chaoyi beside her coughed and waved a hand, "I didn't say that—you did!"

Mu Youyu: "..." It's all her drawing.

Jiang Liangjin saw her speechless expression and said, "How could that be."

... He still remembered, back when Youbao drew this part, he laughed through half a class in class.

Mu Youyu was so angry she didn't speak to him for an entire class.

Later he was the one to coax her: "Youbao, don't be mad, the plot is hilarious, Youbao drew it so vividly and lifelike..."

Only then did Mu Youyu forgive him.

Bai Yun: Fine, Young Master Jiang knows too.

Bai Yun had no time to mind his words, she leaned even closer to Mu Youyu, almost pressing against her, "Why did you stop drawing? After the final chapter, when Ye Yuan knocked over the water cup, what exactly happened?"

Ahhh, why does it have to get stuck here?

Mo Song, who had been sitting quietly at the side listening to them, couldn't help but nod, his little head leaning in as he whispered in agreement, "Yu-jie, I'm also super curious! I've seen lots of netizens' guesses online—some say Ye Yuan's mysterious identity was intentional, that's why he knocked over the cup, while others say Lin Yushi already knew his identity..."

Xia Chaoyi nodded and asked curiously, "What comes next?!"

Mu Youyu looked at the three expectant faces before her, sighed helplessly, "Back when I got to chapter twenty, I couldn't think of what comes next."

"Nooo!"

Bai Yun sprang up from her chair again, her voice rising several notches, "That's my unattainable regret! Great artist, even if you just casually write a plot, even if it lacks logic, it's fine!"

She hasn't even seen Lin Yushi and Ye Yuan together yet, aaaaah!

Mu Youyu was formulating what to say.

Seeing this, Jiang Liangjin lazily remarked, "It's not the plot she had in mind."

One sentence, and the whole table fell silent in an instant.

Bai Yun:!?

Xia Chaoyi:?

Mo Song also stopped swinging his little legs, his small face full of confusion: ⚆_⚆?

Mu Youyu looked at their reactions, couldn't help but smile, gave a slight nod, "Yeah, it's not the plot I had in mind—I only handle the art."

Bai Yun's mind worked quickly, her tone matter-of-fact, "Are you guys a team?"

There are many team collaborations on the manga platform; that's not surprising, just didn't expect Xiao Yu to be one too.

Mu Youyu shook her head, speaking frankly, "No, it's Lin Ning who came up with the plot."

Back when they were desk mates at the start of junior three, she had already learned the lesson material and found it very boring.

Jiang Liangjin sat behind her, so it was inconvenient to turn around.

Yu Ci and Gu Xingnan sat too far away.

Lin Ning didn't understand and was also bored.

So Lin Ning used class time to write a novel, claiming she wrote it extremely well.

She had Mu Youyu draw it out on a tablet.

Since Mu Youyu had also drawn other comics, she agreed as well—Lin Ning would write a bit, and she would draw a bit.

Afterward, it took about a month, drawing here and there, to finish twenty chapters.

Later Lin Ning asked if she could upload it to the software, saying she would create an account for her.

Mu Youyu didn't mind, so she let her upload it.

At first they still asked her for a pen name, but in the end Lin Ning decided on it.

Mu Youyu thought of this, her voice carrying a hint of tender nostalgia: "The pen name Yue Shu was also chosen by Ningning."

Yue Shu is taken from the phrase "Under the trees, moonlight leaks through, sparse like lingering snow"; Lin Ning felt it somewhat matched the manga's atmosphere.

Bai Yun and Xia Chaoyi were left speechless.

Lin Ning?

The young lady from the Lin family who went out with them last time?

Mo Song hadn't expected Mu Youyu to know Lin Ning as well, and his eyes widened instantly.

Isn't Lin Ning the school belle of neighboring Nan Feng?

Jiang Liangjin wasn't surprised at all; after all, he had known for a while.

After a while, Jiang Liangjin spoke slowly, "Want to eat?"

Just now she said she was a bit hungry.

As expected, she glanced at the time and immediately stood up, "Let's go!"

Seeing Mo Song's puzzled expression, Bai Yun explained, "Xiao Yu is the eldest daughter of the Mu family."

Mo Song: "! Is that the Mu family I'm thinking of?"

"Yes, that's the one you're thinking of."

Xia Chaoyi: "……Why didn't you tell me?"

The Mu family really has an eldest daughter?

He still thought it was just a rumor circulating outside!

After all, in the rumors, the Mu family still has a dearly beloved eldest daughter!

And still nothing could be found!

Who would have thought that information about her was being protected!

"Forgot, you didn't ask either!" Seeing Mu Youyu already stand up, Bai Yun instinctively picked up the comic book on the table, intending to follow.

Xia Chaoyi: "……"

Mu Youyu helplessly said, "Put it back; Ningning has the official version over there."

"boo-hoo, Xiao Yu, you're the best!" Bai Yun hurried forward and linked arms with Mu Youyu.

She suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, Xiao Yu, what dress will you wear to the June 10 banquet?"

She wanted to wear a matching color scheme with Xiao Yu!

Jiang Liangjin felt a little smug inside; he didn't need to ask, Youbao would always tell him.

Mu Youyu hadn't decided yet, "I'll tell you when the time comes!"

"Okay!"

Mo Song whispered, "I heard Leng Yueyue plans to apologize and apply to withdraw from school that day."

"Serves her right." Mu Youyu made a soft "tsk" sound, "Come on, let's go eat first."