On the trip back in the car:
Seven Star seemed to have finally understood something. "Sis Feng, what did you mean just now...? Did you bid for Emperor Ji's ring to exchange it for Scarlet Flames Academy's honor points?"
Ye Wanwan's face was dark as the ocean, and the fire in her eyes burst to the heavens. She looked like a merchant who came home with a prosperous load but encountered bandits during her journey and was robbed of everything she had. She enunciated each word carefully: "Obtaining Emperor Ji's personal ring, S-rank mission, 10,000 honor points."
Yes, and then it all flew out of her hands.
Realization dawned on Big Dipper. "So you were aiming for honor points, Sis Feng!"
"What else? Do I look a lecherous and tyrannical monarch who ignores her duties, pranks her officials, and gets bewitched by looks all day long?" Ye Wanwan snapped brusquely.
Out of an overwhelming desire to survive, Big Dipper didn't act suicidally for once and said, "I did think that originally, but after today, I will reflect on my previous misunderstandings of you, Sis Feng. Being lecherous is merely your facade and disguise. In reality, you're the most logical, wisest, most thoughtful of the circumstances, and most strategic brilliant ruler!"
Ye Wanwan jovially accepted Big Dipper's accolade of praises.
Much better...
The car drove onward smoothly and happened to pass by a roadside stall that had a lot of handicrafts hooked by red strings displayed.
Ye Wanwan called out to the driving Seven Star, "Wait, Seven Star, stop the car. Go out and help me buy a red string from the owner."
"Sis Feng, do you want to buy a pendant?" Seven Star inquired.
"No, I just want a piece of string."
"Alright." Seven Star didn't know what Ye Wanwan wanted the red string for but left the car to buy it anyway. Seven Star politely communicated with the owner, a middle-aged woman, and quickly returned to the car. "How did it go? Did you buy it?" Ye Wanwan asked.
Seven Star handed the red string to Ye Wanwan. "The owner gave it for free."
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