V1: Chapter 51: In Your Eyes, Am I Even Human?

“…..”

Humiliation, so incredibly humiliating.

“I want to dance the men’s steps.”

This was the last bit of face Liang Lin retained after compromising.

Although she could no longer harbor thoughts of killing Liang Di, Liang Lin thought that if she had the chance in the future, she would definitely, absolutely make Liang Di taste the bitterness of having her dignity shattered.

Liang Di didn't push her luck any further. She smiled and offered her hand to Liang Lin. Liang Lin sighed resignedly, grasped the hand offered, and wrapped her arms around Liang Di's waist.

Liang Di looked at the dumbfounded teacher.

"Alright, teacher, my sister and I will dance a court ballroom dance. As for those two classmates... they can choose one to dance the female steps! My sister is so good to me; she dances the male steps herself and lets me dance the female steps."

There seemed to be a hint of boasting in her voice, showing off Liang Lin's doting affection for her in front of everyone.

The teacher was in a bind; she didn't want to offend either of them. Although she was also from a noble family, she was the daughter of a marquis, while the Langwendi and Patience families were both dukes, their status far exceeding hers.

So, the female teacher turned to the male teacher for help. The male teacher was also at a loss, only able to look at Gregory, then at Liang Di.

Gregory's face turned a deep purplish-red, while the other male student stood awkwardly to the side, looking like he didn't know what to do with his hands.

“Young Master Gregory, I think... as a gentleman, one should have some manners. You can't force young ladies to do things they don't want to do, okay?”

Liang Di leaned against Liang Lin, her hand on Liang Lin's shoulder, her soft, boneless movements accompanied by a smile that was undeniably alluring.

Upon hearing this, Gregory swallowed the words he was about to say. Saying anything else would be impolite and would earn him a “ungentlemanly” label.

Both boys were awkward. Because of Gregory's more prestigious status, the other boy could only perform the female steps.

The atmosphere in the classroom was somewhat strange. Many students' faces were contorted like Psyduck's. They wanted to laugh but dared not, straining to recall sad memories, their mouths practically twisted into knots.

Even Liang Lin couldn't help but laugh out loud at the sight of the two boys hugging and awkwardly dancing.

But her laughter is contagious.

When Liang Lin laughed, the girls around her couldn't help themselves and started chuckling too.

Soon, the small room erupted in thunderous laughter.

The two teachers stood at the front, their faces full of worry and a hint of despair in their eyes. They didn't know how to manage the situation and could only plead with the students to stop laughing, as class had already begun.

Half the class had passed before they finally managed to get to the lesson.

The band finally began to play, and the music started.

Liang Lin's body was still a little stiff. After all, it had been a long time since she had practiced court ballroom dancing, and she had forgotten many of the steps.

"Liang Di, don't get so close to me. If you get too close, I might step on your feet."

Liang Lin leaned back slightly, trying to create some distance between herself and the girl in her arms, while Liang Di felt an urge to bury her face in Liang Lin's neck.

"Sister Liang Lin, I feel like... you've grown taller?"

Liang Di looked at the girl in front of her, who was almost as tall as her, confused. "I remember... you were about half a head shorter than me just a few days ago! Ouch! Sister Liang Lin, you stepped on my foot."

Liang Lin's eyes darted around, seemingly guilty, avoiding Liangdi's gaze. She gave an awkward laugh, "Probably because... I'm growing recently, so... so I've grown taller again... Well~ isn't that normal? What's the big deal? Everyone grows taller."

"Is... that so?"

Liang Di pulled away from Liang Lin, her gaze falling on Liang Lin's shoes.

Tsk.

Liang Lin panicked, grabbing Liang Di's waist and pulling her tightly against her chest, practically... no, it should be said, completely and seamlessly.

Liang Di could even feel the elastic, soft fat pressing against her own.

"Ah~ Sister, you've suddenly become so enthusiastic~"

Liang Di chuckled teasingly.

Liang Lin also gave an awkward, almost pathetic, smile.

How could she not suddenly become enthusiastic?

What if Liang Di noticed something was wrong with her shoes?

The platform shoes, with their internal and external platform, were a full five centimeters high. Just now, Liang Di's glance down had given Liang Lin a real fright.

She couldn't let this girl see that. If she did, who knew how she would mock and ridicule her, and she would truly lose face.

"Since you're being so enthusiastic towards me, Sister~ then after class, I'll help you take off your collar."

Liang Di raised her hand and ruffled the other's hair. "This is a reward for being the best dog~"

If it were just the first part, Liang Lin might have been somewhat manipulated and touched for a couple of seconds, but after Liang Di's last sentence, Liang Lin instantly felt nothing.

 "...Then I really thank you."

"But, if you still don't behave after this is resolved, I'll invent some new little gadgets to add some new flair to you~"

"...Disgusting."

"Hmm?"

"You heard me, so don't pretend you didn't," Liang Lin's face was icy cold, like morning frost, freezing all warmth, "We're outside, I don't want to scold you."

"But, Liang Di," Liang Lin said solemnly, "I've had enough of your little tricks, I'm even a little numb to them. Deep down, you've never respected me."

"Liang Di, in your eyes, am I even a person?"

This question plunged Liang Di into silence.

Am I a person?

This kind of question... she seemed to have asked Octaville when she was little if she was a person. At that time, Octaville answered her that as long as a heart beats, has a thinking brain, and possesses emotions and reason, one is human.

“You’re human, and so am I,” Liang Di replied.

Liang Lin shook her head.

Just then, the school bell rang.

“No, Liang Di, I don’t mean whether I’m human or not, but whether you treat me like a human.”