[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem":3,"chapter-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-52":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Green Tea? She’s Clearly a Hidden Gem!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},369035,630,"Chapter 52: Mine-Girl Levels Up into Thunder-Girl","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-52",52,"\u003Cp>\"Senior, you might want to think carefully before you say certain things, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Songsong leaned close to Jiang Linyuan, asking with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're acting in a way that could easily make people misunderstand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cringe level rising again, sis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then may I ask, what exactly has the junior misunderstood?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan deliberately leaned close to Yu Songsong's ear, asking with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Songsong didn't pull away either, whispering into Jiang Linyuan's ear in the same manner:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a misunderstanding is clarified, then it's no longer a misunderstanding, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she immediately pulled back, pushed Jiang Linyuan away, winked at him, then turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Songsong walked ahead with her hands behind her back, swinging the water bottle she was holding, then suddenly turned her face sideways and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good news, the Thief Saint's favorability has increased. Bad news, seems like we've taken a wrong turn on the route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at her expression, Jiang Linyuan felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Yu Songsong and Liu Tingting are B-rank cards, but the nature and aspects of their 'badness' are completely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Tingting is about calculated self-interest through fishing, while Yu Songsong is primarily about domineering self-centeredness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's competitive and doesn't really consider others' feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesn't matter if you're happy or not, as long as I'm happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that she dumps her emotional garbage on Jiang Linyuan every day, completely disregarding how he feels, is the perfect example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She has a bit of a 'landmine girl' tendency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if Yu Songsong were to practice fancy knife techniques, she wouldn't practice on herself, she'd definitely practice on others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the plus version of a landmine girl, a 'thunderclap girl'!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing with the reward card, she wouldn't use my neck to practice her knife skills, would she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two walked back without speaking, Yu Songsong relaxed and carefree, Jiang Linyuan deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the whole incident with Zhou Yulan, the group didn't have the mood to continue hanging out after finishing the hot pot, and soon returned to campus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well then, Senior, see you tomorrow, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Songsong stood at the entrance to her dorm building, waving at Jiang Linyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, see you tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan smiled and waved goodbye to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning around, he met a pair of sullen eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior is going out with Yu Songsong again tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin lowered her head, her tone somewhat downcast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, she invited me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She invites you and you just go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin pouted, asking sourly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haven't decided yet, because I might have some other important matters to deal with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Jiang Linyuan's words, Lin Yilin felt he was just brushing her off, clearly not wanting to tell her his plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes felt sore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, then I won't bother Senior anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin pursed her lips, walked a few steps, then added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, you don't need to walk me back either, my dorm is quite far from yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really don't want me to walk you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan bent down, bringing his face close to Lin Yilin's, asking with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his smiling face, Lin Yilin turned her head away, quickened her pace, and muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, Senior should head back and rest early, you have important things tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where did this little onmyoji come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Yilin, aren't you going to ask what important things I have tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan naturally wasn't going to leave, following beside her as he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you going out with Yu Songsong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin said sullenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, didn't Xiao Yilin listen carefully to what I said? I said something important might interrupt my plans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan observed Lin Yilin's expression, then asked again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Yilin, why don't you guess what it might be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't want to guess, Senior just tell me directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin was also very tired today, and with her current low mood, her words were very direct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm waiting for a more important person to invite me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin lifted her head, meeting Jiang Linyuan's clear eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If someone I have a better relationship with invites me, then I'd definitely have to cancel my plans with Yu Songsong tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan's voice suddenly became clear and bright, as if carried into her ears by the evening breeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Yilin, don't you think that's right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What... what does this mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin stared blankly at Jiang Linyuan, feeling her cheeks burning and her heartbeat accelerating. She mustered her courage and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is this person you have a better relationship with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't know, that's why I'm waiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan said straightforwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin fell silent, blushing as she walked quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after walking a few steps, she noticed Jiang Linyuan hadn't followed, standing motionless in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned around and walked back, saying softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, walk me back to my dorm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, you don't need to walk me back either, my dorm is quite far from yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan deliberately repeated Lin Yilin's earlier words with mock consideration, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin's face flushed red, she grabbed Jiang Linyuan's hand and angrily pulled him forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, what are you doing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan was somewhat surprised. He had just wanted to cheer up Lin Yilin seeing she was in low spirits, but he never expected her to just grab his hand?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although surprised, Jiang Linyuan didn't struggle, instead matching Lin Yilin's pace. To outsiders, the two looked more like a couple holding hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they reached Lin Yilin's dorm building, they happened to encounter a young couple kissing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin felt a bit shy, then realized she had been holding Jiang Linyuan's hand the whole way and immediately let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Yilin, am I, your senior, really that embarrassing to be seen with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan asked with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin still didn't speak. After a long while, as if finally mustering all the courage in her heart, she shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior, tomorrow... are you free tomorrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since when did the Binary Little Sister become so brave?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's not right, usually she should have run away shyly by now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Yilin, are you saying you're pursuing me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Linyuan asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! That's not what I meant! Senior heard wrong, go rest early!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin's face flushed red, she threw out these words and fled into the dorm building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her retreating figure, Jiang Linyuan clicked his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Xiao Yilin, she's got impure intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin fled back to her dorm with her heart pounding as if about to leap out, throwing herself onto the desk, her whole body burning with heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could I have said something like that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She banged her head against the wooden desk several times, her eyes misting over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That hurts, why did I use so much force?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her roommate was completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did she come back like this after going out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Juntang, what's up with Yilin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roommate quietly poked Zhang Juntang, who had returned a bit earlier than Lin Yilin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Juntang lowered her eyelids, speaking softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the roommate didn't ask further, carefully approaching Lin Yilin:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yilin, what's wrong with you today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin covered her forehead, thinking again about the conversation with Jiang Linyuan on the way back. Her face turned red as she said sheepishly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nothing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing she didn't seem to have encountered anything sad, the roommate relaxed and teased:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you in love?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No! I'm not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin suddenly stood up, shouting loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roommate twitched her mouth, smiling:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, okay, you're not. So what's the other person like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said I'm not! I'm not!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin retorted with a red face, but her tone gradually weakened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not in love, he already likes another girl...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roommate raised an eyebrow:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are the two of them boyfriend and girlfriend?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then it's fine. Yilin, don't be afraid! You're so pretty and have such a good personality. If he can't see that, he's blind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What seeing or not seeing! I'm not in love!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin continued to stubbornly deny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, she timidly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaoting, I have a friend...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has a senior she's very close with. That senior says he likes another girl, and even asked me... my friend to be his wingman...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But, I feel like the senior might not actually like that girl that much...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, roommate Yuan Xiaoting immediately concluded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He likes you and is deliberately using another girl as an excuse to get closer to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's not it? It doesn't seem like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then he's a playboy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's not! He's never been in a relationship before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin quickly retorted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Xiaoting narrowed her eyes:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He told you that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He said it during Truth or Dare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin, thinking of something else again, her little face turned red once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her reaction, Yuan Xiaoting knew saying more wouldn't help, and simply said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yilin, if you like him, you should be brave and go for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yilin pursed her lips, not speaking anymore, just looking at the Harry Potter plushie in her bag.\u003C\u002Fp>",1526,"2026-05-30T05:23:37.527Z","2026-06-01T04:30:25.150Z",1,"novelbin.me","f11a30fe28a1913181c1873c6ab4ba66e2cef57086b39f69a2a04a8e8d7f28b2","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-5","green-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-chapter-4",155,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreen-tea-she-s-clearly-a-hidden-gem-cover.jpg"]