Genius in the whole system: The useless young lady dominates the world

Lu Lingxi walked slowly down this familiar yet unfamiliar street, and those memories played out in her mind like a movie.

She looked around, at every brick and tile, every cry of a vendor, every wisp of smoke, trying to memorize everything here. She knew that although she had not been in this world for long, the memories from the original owner had created an indescribable connection between her and Guiyun City.

She unconsciously slowed her pace, afraid of missing any detail. Every time she passed a place where the original owner had once stood, a strange emotion would well up in her heart. She secretly decided that in the days before she left, she would take a few more glimpses of the sunrise and sunset of Guiyun City for the original owner, and experience the local customs and culture a few more times.

As night fell, lanterns of all kinds were hung high on the streets, colorful and varied in shape. There were delicate rabbit lanterns and lotus lanterns, as well as auspicious lanterns with the character "福" (fortune) and longevity peach lanterns. The lanterns and moonlight complemented each other, decorating the entire street in a dreamlike way.

The crowds were bustling and lively, with vendors calling out their wares along the street, their voices rising and falling as they sold all sorts of festive snacks: steaming hot mooncakes, emitting an enticing sweet aroma, available in various flavors such as red bean paste, lotus seed paste, and mixed nuts; and crystal-clear candied hawthorns, the bright red fruits strung together, coated with a thin layer of sugar, each bite a delightful blend of sweet and sour, leaving a lingering aftertaste.

In addition, there are all kinds of handicrafts, such as exquisite paper cuttings, lifelike clay figurines, and colorful silks, which attract the attention of passers-by. Many children hold their parents' hands and linger in front of the stalls.

Looking at the familiar scene, Lu Lingxi Yao suddenly realized and murmured to herself, "So, it's the Moon Gazing Festival!"

This festival in another world is similar to the Mid-Autumn Festival in my previous life, both expressing people's infinite longing for reunion and happiness.

On the day of the Moon Gazing Festival, every household goes out to admire the moon together or participate in games of guessing lantern riddles.

Furthermore, literary figures would gather by the lake or bridge to compose poems and express their feelings under the moon, conveying their longing for distant relatives and their yearning for a better life.

This was Lu Lingxi Yao's first festival in this world. Seeing that the Fengyun Bridge was covered with lanterns for guessing riddles and that there were crowds of people eager to try their luck below, Lu Lingxi Yao walked over out of curiosity.

Upon reaching the bridge, she discovered a unique scene hidden beneath it—several ornately decorated pleasure boats glided across the shimmering water, each with a small, exquisite stage where beautiful women danced gracefully, their figures as ethereal as fairies descending to earth; while the gentlemen on board raised their cups to the moon, chatting and laughing, enjoying this rare moment of leisure and elegance.

Lu Lingxi was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery and was completely absorbed in it when a mysterious force gently pushed her from behind. Caught off guard, Lu Lingxi lost her balance and, with a crisp "plop," she fell into the cold river water, splashing water everywhere and creating ripples.

From the crowd, someone screamed, "Something's wrong! Someone's fallen into the water!"

However, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment, and no one was willing to risk going into the water to save them. The coldness of human nature and the fickleness of human relationships were laid bare at this moment.

Fortunately, Lu Lingxi had been a good swimmer since childhood. She quickly adjusted her breathing, struggled to swim, and finally surfaced. Her sharp eyes scanned the bridge, trying to find the "culprit" who had pushed her into the water.

Just then, a familiar figure caught her eye—Lin Wanwan. That once kind face was now filled with anger and resentment, staring coldly at her as if she wanted to devour her alive.

Looking at Lin Wanwan's angry face, Lu Lingxi Yao tried hard to search through the fragments of her memory and finally confirmed a chilling fact—Lin Wanwan was indeed not among them on the night the Lin family was massacred.

"I was so careless that I let her escape..."

Lu Lingxi muttered to herself, realizing that Lin Wanwan's survival was like an unexploded bomb, which could bring annihilation to the Lu Ling family at any moment.

So she struggled to swim towards the riverbank. Finally, when she finally climbed onto the riverbank with difficulty and was still panting, she couldn't wait to turn around and run towards the Fengyun Bridge.

However, when she stood on the bridge again and eagerly scanned her surroundings, Lin Wanwan was nowhere to be seen.

"Ugh..."

Lu Lingxi sighed softly, carrying a hint of barely perceptible worry and helplessness. Just as she was regretting her failure to capture Lin Wanwan, a strange warmth quietly arrived.

A dark cloak gently fell onto her shoulders, instantly and tenderly enveloping her slender body. Then, an irresistible force rose from her waist, and she was steadily lifted up by the waist.

Then, a gentle yet slightly reproachful voice softly sounded in her ear, "You brat, do you want to be seen naked? You're not allowed to do that again."

Lu Lingxi raised her head slightly, and a pair of deep purple eyes came into view. Seeing the burning anger in his eyes, she couldn't help but lower her head.

Seeing Lu Lingxi Yao remain silent, Nalan Rongzhi's brows furrowed involuntarily. Although she was still a minor, she was still a girl, in the sensitive period of physical development. Did she really not notice those subtle changes in her body? In this crowded place, she so carelessly exposed her figure without any cover. This scene made him so angry that he almost couldn't speak.

Just then, Lu Lingxi seemed to sense something from the strange atmosphere around her. She subconsciously tightened the cloak draped over her shoulders, a movement that carried a hint of panic, yet also revealed a touch of girlish shyness.

Then, she gently parted her lips, her voice full of apology: "Thank you!"

Seeing that the pedestrians' eyes were fixed on Lu Lingxi Yao, Nalan Rongzhi angrily declared his ownership. Although his words were harsh, they carried an undeniable domineering and doting air, which made people feel awe involuntarily.

“This girl is mine. If you continue to stare at her so rudely, I’ll gouge your eyes out myself.”

After speaking, Nalan Rongzhi's gaze swept across the crowd. His eyes seemed to contain an endless storm. With just a glance, those pedestrians who had been hoping to get a second look felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar. In the end, the pedestrians wisely looked away and scattered, not daring to linger any longer.