Chapter 34: Brother-in-law, you've gone to too much trouble.

Except for the blood pearls and the three pendants Mo Huo distributed this morning, the other pearls were quite close to the white and beige shades common in the public imagination. Occasionally, there were blue, purple, or pink ones, but the colors were so faint that one couldn't help but suspect the lighting.

However, these pearls were remarkable for being plump, round, and virtually flawless.

Ten million for a loose pearl? This new roommate was truly generous, wasn't she?

"If your personalities click, spend more time together and consider it gaining a new friend! If they don't, use your connections to ensure she isn't isolated or targeted the moment she enrolls; that way, you won't have accepted her gifts for nothing!"

Interstellar humans are emotionally detached. If Ye Moxi truly thought that giving a priceless pendant would make Lu Xue and Xing Miao fawn over her, she would be greatly underestimating the power of the families behind them.

It was Ye Moxi’s first time returning to her dormitory, which required scanning her card, fingerprints, and iris. After completing the procedures, they entered to find Lu Xue and Xing Miao enjoying afternoon tea.

"Thank you for the gifts! We love them!"

Ye Moxi smiled, reciprocating their goodwill.

"Shall we get together tonight?" Zuo Xi suggested.

"Sure! Guangxian Tower?" Feng Yanting replied.

"Agreed!"

"Should we bring Xi Mo?"

"Is that appropriate? We are dining with our roommates..."

"Then I will book a separate private room for Xi Mo so he can treat his classmates to a meal."

"I’ll send him some interstellar credits..." The boy was at an age where he was still growing, and he had a huge appetite.

Feng Yanting pressed his hand on Ye Moxi’s.

"Although I have given most of my wealth to you, I still have enough interstellar credits to treat my brother-in-law and his friends to a meal!"

"Alright! Then, brother-in-law, you are spending quite a bit!"

Feng Yanting ruffled her hair.

"Go change your clothes quickly; I’ll help you style your hair."

Ye Moxi nodded. As she turned, she couldn't help but sigh. Being a lady was exhausting! She had only changed her clothes that morning, and now, just to go out for a meal, she had to change again!

Furthermore, she really disliked wearing those fussy, long, sheer gowns, so she opted for a petite, chic long dress. The placket and hem were embellished with heat-pressed crystals, giving it a sparkling look.

Feng Yanting paused only for a moment before having her sit down. He styled her hair into a beautiful fishtail braid and secured the end with a silk ribbon decorated with feathers and tiny diamond fragments.

There were several similar ribbons and hair ties on the table; while beautiful, they were equally priceless.

Feng Yanting knew that Ye Moxi didn't know how to do complex hairstyles and lacked the patience to learn, so he had chosen these accessories to make it convenient for her, whether she wore a ponytail or a bun.

The Talent Academy was a place of comparison, where people fawned over the powerful and trampled the weak. Even though he wasn't worried that Ye Moxi would pick up such bad habits, he was concerned she might be looked down upon.

Ye Moxi didn't care for other jewelry, but with the cat pendant and the blood pearl necklace, no one dared to underestimate her.

Feng Yanting had also bought her a full set of high-end skincare products, but she hadn't even opened most of them; she lacked the patience to apply them layer by layer. Over the past two days, having been taken out by Lady Feng Xi, she had learned that in formal settings, makeup was a required etiquette.

Foundation, eyebrows, eyeshadow, mascara, setting spray, lipstick, and finally, a spritz of perfume... Done!

Feng Yanting was stunned. Whether she did it herself or hired a makeup artist, he remembered his mother needing at least two or three hours to complete a look, yet Ye Moxi had finished in just fifteen minutes!

She was young and had a great complexion, so she didn't need much makeup. She had used only a few simple items, but everything was just right—fresh, elegant, and ethereal.

"Truly beautiful!"

Feng Yanting praised her sincerely.

Ye Moxi felt a small sense of pride in her heart. She knew her looks were merely average, while Feng Yanting was the one who was handsome, cool, and had a great figure—a one-in-a-million catch anywhere!

When they reached the living room, they found Lu Xue and Xing Miao dressed in opulent, exquisite finery, looking like fairies.

However, Ye Moxi didn't envy them. If she were forced to dress like them and wear those sky-high stiletto heels, she wouldn't even be able to walk!

Lu Xue and Xing Miao were also observing her.

Although her outfit was casual, the blood pearl necklace at her throat and the ring on her finger were extremely precious jewels. In comparison, her makeup seemed less important.

...

"Sister!"

The moment she stepped into Guangxian Tower, Ye Moxi was awestruck by its grandeur and luxury.

She saw Ye Ximo waving at her from upstairs.

Ye Moxi reached out and waved back.

A flicker of dissatisfaction crossed Lu Xue's eyes. Since this was a dormitory gathering, what was the meaning of Ye Moxi bringing her brother along?

However, she soon realized she had overthought it.

"Sister, Wang Zi ate all my cakes. We have extra training at midnight, and I'm starving..."

Except for the Guides, all other boys in the Auxiliary Department had to take classes at the Military Academy. While Wang Zi and the others didn't train as intensely as Ye Ximo and Qiu Jie, he had a sweet tooth! The cakes and snacks Ye Ximo had kept in the dormitory had all been eaten by him...

"Hehe! It was too delicious, I couldn't help myself..."

In the private room, besides Wang Zi and Qiu Jie, there were three or four other sunny, handsome boys. Looking at them, they weren't from aristocratic families; their backgrounds seemed quite ordinary.

Feng Yanting intended to help Ye Ximo build connections, but Ye Ximo himself preferred to associate with classmates from humble origins.

The foster son of Ye Tianjiao might look important, but if he lacked real strength, all the support in the world would be useless.

Ye Moxi also preferred that Ye Ximo win over a few loyal brothers he could trust with his back. The brother she had raised had no issues with strength; he simply lacked experience and had a narrow perspective.

"Sister, you get out of class early. Could you make some milk tea tomorrow? The extra training is exhausting, and I need to replenish my energy..."

Ye Moxi frowned.

"Drinking too much milk tea isn't healthy. I'll stew some soup for you tomorrow..."

"Great! I want to drink snow pear and white fungus soup..."

The food at Guangxian Tower was indeed delicious, but the prices were enough to make Ye Moxi gasp.

For just one meal, Ye Ximo and his friends had spent over a million interstellar credits. Thinking back to how she had been smug about selling a single pearl for three hundred thousand...

Indeed! There was no comparison!

Due to an urgent communication, Feng Yanting had to rush back to the First Legion overnight.

Ye Moxi was a bit restless in the new environment, so she woke up early and started preparing breakfast.

For the past few days, Feng Yanting had taken care of everything regarding her daily needs. Now, she wanted him to taste her cooking.

And there were the cakes that Ximo had asked for...

Long Mu and Zuo Xi emerged from their rooms around the same time. Following their usual routine, they would prepare breakfast in the shared kitchen before leaving.

However, today, when they arrived at the shared kitchen, they found Ye Moxi just finishing steaming and packing her small soup dumplings.