I'm farming treasure chests in the female-oriented world.

Chapter 13 Monologue

"Personality awakening?"

Xia Xue twitched her ears and withdrew the true energy she had placed on her ear canals.

"That's a perfect excuse."

It was practically the best cover for this time traveler.

"Give Sister Chu Mian an extra chicken leg."

Chu Mian's diagnosis directly resolved her biggest hidden danger.

"If Chu Mian encounters any trouble in the future, you should definitely help her if you can."

Consider it repaying her favor.

Xia Jun came out of his office, gave Xia Xue a few words of advice, and then left in a hurry.

Chu Mian looked at Xia Xue, who stood calmly by the window, bathed in sunlight, looking like an ethereal being, and sighed inwardly.

Yes, that's the feeling of isolation.

This is the most obvious characteristic of personality awakening.

Wow, I've struck gold!

Chu Mian revealed a gentle smile.

"I heard you applied to study psychology. Why? Do you like psychology?"

Xia Xue shook her head and said frankly, "My original parents enrolled me in this program, and I have absolutely no interest in psychology."

"Oh?" Chu Mian asked with a smile, "So, what's your favorite major?"

"I'm a journalism major, and I want to be a reporter."

Upon hearing this, Chu Mian pondered for a moment and said, "I can understand."

After the awakening of personality, there is a sense of alienation from the world. If one wants to understand this alien world, the best choice is to become a journalist.

Yes, this can be included in a paper.

Chu Mian then asked with a smile, "Would you like to learn about the daily work of a psychological counselor?"

Xia Xue secretly rolled her eyes.

You want to understand me, don't you?

However, Xia Xue nodded nonetheless.

"I've never encountered this before, so I'm really curious."

Chu Mian smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Perfect timing. I'm going to make a return visit today. Come with me and broaden your horizons."

Summer snow is perfectly acceptable.

Chu Mian drove Xia Xue to the entrance of an alley in the old town.

"Wu Liu Lane".

Xia Xue glanced at the road sign.

They followed Chu Mian into the narrow alley.

In an instant, Xia Xue sensed something and cautiously glanced at the buildings on both sides out of the corner of her eye.

"Is someone spying on me?"

This gaze was not hostile, but it carried scrutiny and vigilance.

"They're bodyguards!"

Xia Xue had a guess in her mind.

"The people they're secretly protecting are probably the patients Chu Mian is revisiting."

The two stopped in front of a coffee shop deep in the alley.

"monologue!"

It's a very unique name.

Xia Xue looked around and asked curiously, "Dr. Chu, will a coffee shop really do any business in a place like this?"

The old town area is already sparsely populated.

In addition, it's located in such a remote area.

Xia Xue thought she might not encounter a single customer all day.

Chu Mian said with a smile, "She doesn't lack money, she just found herself a job. Oh, by the way, actually, although her coffee shop is quiet, business is still pretty good. There's a senior university nearby, and some of the students who like coffee come here for a cup after class."

A university for senior citizens?

I never knew business could be done this way.

Been taught a lesson.

Chu Mian pushed open the glass door, and a wind chime rang.

Holding a cat, nestled in a recliner by the French windows, basking in the sun, wearing a coffee-colored apron with the word "Monologue" printed on it, with no makeup, yet still beautiful and charming, giving people a sense of carefree ease as if nothing in the world could disturb her heart, she looks like a girl in her mid-twenties.

"Wanyi, I've come to see you."

The sunlight was blinding.

Shen Wanyi slowly opened her eyes, blinked her long eyelashes, covered the curtain with her hand, and glanced at Chu Mian.

"Oh, it's Dr. Chu. What a rare guest."

Shen Wanyi shifted her gaze to Xia Xue.

"she is?"

Chu Mian introduced, "This is Xia Xue, the daughter of the Xia family."

The Xia family's daughter?

Shen Wanyi then realized what was happening, her expression suddenly understanding. She tilted her head, looked Xia Xue up and down, and said leisurely.

"So you're the real heiress Yao Yao was talking about."

As Shen Wanyi spoke, the system's voice simultaneously echoed in Xia Xue's mind.

"Cameo appearance in 'The Canary? No, the Boss is the Substitute,' open the treasure chest..."

"Max level oil painting".

Wow, it seems like things have turned around since they recognized each other as relatives.

I opened two treasure chests in just one morning today.

Xia Xue showed no sign of anger; instead, she asked with interest, "Yao Yao? Are Wan Yi and Xia Yao very close?"

Shen Wanyi scrutinized Xia Xue for a long time before slowly saying, "I'm not only very familiar with Yao Yao, but I'm also very familiar with your aunt and your grandmother. Do you know why my surname is Shen?"

Before Xia Xue could answer, Shen Wanyi continued, "Because I came from the Shen Family Orphanage, all the children there have the surname Shen."

At this point, Shen Wanyi seemed to remember something and gently stroked the tabby cat in her arms, saying, "Shen's Orphanage is truly a wonderful orphanage. Those were the happiest times of my life. When Yao Yao was very young, probably six or seven years old, she followed the director around doing volunteer work, helping us clean and playing with the children in the orphanage. You could say that we watched Yao Yao grow up."

Xia Xue once again sensed Xia Yao's dominance.

Even though her identity has changed to that of a fake heiress, she still has so many fans.

All I can say is, she truly lives up to her role as the female lead.

Xia Xue stated frankly, "I never intended to compete with Xia Yao for anything."

Shen Wanyi looked up and stared at Xia Xue for a long time before looking away.

"I can tell you're a very perceptive child, and that puts my mind at ease."

Xia Xue glanced at Chu Mian beside her, shrugged, and walked aside, giving Chu Mian, who had come to return the visit, some space.

Chu Mian smiled slightly and nodded at Xia Xue.

Hmm, I've collected some good material again.

Chu Mian walked to the recliner next to her and sat down.

"How have you been lately? Still having trouble sleeping?"

Shen Wanyi shook her head and said, "No, I've been resting quite well lately."

"That's good."

The two chatted about everyday things, and Chu Mian obtained the information she wanted through these conversations.

Half an hour passed. Chu Mian glanced at her watch and was about to get up and leave when she suddenly remembered something. She casually asked Shen Wanyi, "Do you know anything about Qin Jingzhou's current situation?"

Shen Wanyi's body trembled slightly, and she shook her head.

"After I left Rongcheng, I lost contact with them. What happened? What big news has that big shot caused this time?"

Chu Mian sighed and said, "Alas, I heard that his recent situation is not good. Taking advantage of his heartbreak and lack of interest in managing company affairs, the Qin family produced evidence that he was not of Qin family blood and joined forces to drive him out of the board of directors. You know his methods in the business world before. Now that he is down on his luck, everyone wants to kill him. I specifically asked my friends in Rongcheng. It is said that he has not made a public appearance in Rongcheng for more than two months. I guess he has been secretly taken care of by some enemy. Alas, it is truly a case of heaven being jealous of talent."

After speaking, Chu Mian stood up, gently patted Shen Wanyi's shoulder, waved to Xia Xue, and left the Monologue Cafe.

Xia Xue turned around and, through the French windows, saw a long string of pearl-like tears falling from Shen Wanyi's profile in the sunlight. She shook her head slightly.

"substitute?"