Category: Citrus Love Little Green Tea

Chapter 98: The Vampire’s Aspiration 

“Let’s see, the cookies are ten yuan, sweet milk is four yuan, instant noodles are five yuan, but this seaweed you like so much is expensive, a little bit costs over thirty yuan.”

Walking out of the convenience store, Ruo Xiaoxi held the bag, looking down at the price list.

Latona had no concept of money and didn’t know how much had been spent, but hearing Xiaobao say it was expensive, she suddenly felt a pang of guilt for making her spend so much.

Xiaobao already spent a lot just buying me clothes. Is it really impossible to survive in a city like this without money?

It was just like when she used to go to the Scarborough Fair with Mistress Chris; everything cost gold coins.

She had no money, so she just followed along, looking here and there, with Mistress Chris paying for everything.

“Here, Xiaobao, for you.” Latona fumbled in her pocket and pulled out a few banknotes. It was the money Ruo Xiaoxi had given her that morning, now returned.

“What’s wrong?”

“Actually, in the environment I used to live in, we didn’t need currency. Everyone exchanged things with elf dew or World Tree leaves. I had no concept of money, and even after my home was destroyed and Mistress Chris found me, I never spent any money.”

“Oh… it’s okay. These are for you. You don’t need to give them back.”

“Xiaobao seems to have spent a lot of money because of me. I feel very bad. Keeping it myself is useless, so I’ll give it to you.” Latona handed the money back to Ruo Xiaoxi.

For some reason, seeing Latona’s obedient side… or rather, Latona seemed to be obedient all the time! Ruo Xiaoxi suddenly felt a warmth in her heart and said to her:

“Latona! It’s okay, I’ll take care of you!”

“Eh? Does that mean you want to go home and cuddle with me? My skills are excellent, Xiaobao can rest assured!” Latona’s eyes lit up, seemingly misunderstanding something.

“No, no, no… I didn’t mean that.” Ruo Xiaoxi quickly waved her hands.

No matter how harmless the other party seemed, at times like this, she couldn’t help but remember that Latona was a little succubus who always wanted to cuddle and drain her. She was not some innocent big-breasted cute girl!

But Latona usually acted like an obedient little girl. After getting something delicious, she would eagerly circle Ruo Xiaoxi, wanting to take it out of the bag and eat it immediately, unable to wait until they got home.

Ruo Xiaoxi took out the seaweed, tore open the packaging, and Latona began to gobble it down.

The two girls stopped at the crosswalk, watching the passing vehicles, waiting for the traffic light.

“Don’t just focus on eating! Pay attention to the cars. When crossing the road, look left and right. Only cross when there are no cars. If you get hit… I don’t know if a succubus would die, but it would definitely hurt!”

“Mmm-hmm.” Latona was busy eating, not listening at all.

“By the way, Latona, I actually have a lot of questions for you. How did you come to my side? You and Chris have always come to see me. Can I also visit where you live?”

“Oh, that. Using a magic circle. I used the magic circle Mistress Chris left for me and teleported directly here.”

“That’s so convenient! Can I also go to your side through a magic circle?”

“Probably… maybe? I don’t know if it’s a two-way street. We can try. If it doesn’t work, you can try to make one to go back.”

“Hey, you didn’t even prepare a way to go back before you came!” Ruo Xiaoxi complained.

“Because I came to see Xiaobao! It’s not like I’m going to war or something. If I can’t go back, I’ll just stay with Xiaobao for a while. Mistress Chris will definitely come to pick us up.”

“What if I kick you out? Wouldn’t you have to sleep on the street?”

“Will Xiaobao kick me out?” Latona froze. She didn’t seem to have considered this question, and only then did she say in a flustered voice: “I… I can work for you! I can earn money too.”

“Are you a clumsy beauty? Alright, I won’t kick you out, and you don’t need to go out and work.”

Latona’s embrace was quite warm. When sleeping at night, snuggling in her arms was very comfortable, and she also had a very comfortable pillow. She slept soundly until dawn.

She also seemed to be good at housework, and she said she was a maid, so it was like hiring a little nanny.

Ruo Xiaoxi looked up at the starry night sky above the city, peaceful and beautiful. She suddenly felt a pang of emotion. Her life seemed to have changed a lot.

She had become a petite and lovely vampire, gradually coming into contact with a more mysterious world. The girl temporarily staying at her home was even a little succubus. Yet, she didn’t feel uncomfortable at all. Instead, she was full of curiosity about this new life, but it still seemed to be missing something…

“Latona, I want to learn magic,” Ruo Xiaoxi said. As a great and noble bloodkin, she also wanted to possess powerful magic and participate in all sorts of adventures.

Just as Yifulan and Su Xiaoxiao said, power was meant to protect loved ones.

Ruo Xiaoxi also had girls she wanted to protect.

“Xiaobao is finally interested in magic?” Latona asked.

“I’ve always been interested, okay! I was just busy with my own basic needs, dating older sisters, and also… I was weak. I couldn’t understand magic books.”

“Eh, but I don’t think Xiaoxi is weak at all?”

“That’s right! I’m not weak now. I found that after drinking blood, my body developed very quickly. Look at my wings, look, look! Aren’t they very mature now?”

Ruo Xiaoxi secretly revealed her wings in the alley. They were a pair of beautiful, flawless black wings, growing from her lower back, protecting her sides. She proudly fluttered her little wings.

Latona gently stroked her wings. “Such beautiful wings, they really look like Mistress Chris’s.”

“Hmph, she has two pairs of wings, but I only have one. I wonder if more will grow in the future. In a while, my wings might even be bigger than hers!”

“That might be a bit difficult? When Mistress Chris’s wings are fully spread, they can completely shroud a village in the shadow of her dark domain, and the surging aura pours down like a waterfall…”

“That’s enough! Are you writing a story here? Just stop. Even if you’re her maid, you can’t brag like that.” Ruo Xiaoxi looked at Latona with an expression of disbelief.

“I’m not bragging, it’s true…”

“Are you taking me for a fool? When she was holding me down and drinking my blood, her wings at most only wrapped around me, right? Do you think I haven’t seen her wings!” Ruo Xiaoxi pouted.

“As expected of a priestess, so good at preaching. You must be from Chris’s church, right?”

“That’s right! How did you know? I am a priestess of the Chris Stasia Temple, believing in—”

“Is that the self-proclaimed church that barely gets any visitors all year?”

Ruo Xiaoxi covered her forehead. No, these two sisters are beyond saving. They must be so pathetic they’ve lost their minds. It seems I, Ruo Xiaoxi, will have to be the one to carry on the bloodline’s glory.

Later, when I rise up and conquer, I’ll bully Sister Chris! Heh heh… heh heh heh…

“How about this, Latona, you teach me some basic magic first. If you teach me, I’ll agree to cuddle with you. And… I can treat you to a meal or something.” Ruo Xiaoxi scratched her cheek.

“How will you treat me? I’ve already said I don’t need ordinary food…”

“I’ll just sit on your face and feed you!” Ruo Xiaoxi said, blushing and throwing caution to the wind.

“Gasp!” Latona’s tail immediately popped out happily, wagging back and forth as she affectionately hugged Ruo Xiaoxi. “Really? Yay! Then I’ll definitely use my little tail to turn Xiaobao upside down!”

“Hmph, I should be the one making you purr!”

“Alright, alright, hahaha, don’t carry me like this, I can’t walk!”

Chapter 97: Citrus Love, Little Green Tea! 

Another woman?!

A strange, busty beauty suddenly walked out of the house…

Latona stretched, hands on her head, her pajamas buttons popping open one by one. “Mmm-ah—I had such a good sleep, so comfortable.”

As she became a little more aware, she saw two unfamiliar faces standing before her. They all stared at each other. Perhaps remembering Ruo Xiaoxi’s frequent warnings, she quickly hid her tail.

Meanwhile, Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo were completely captivated by the little succubus’s chest, not even noticing the tail.

“Xiaobao, who are these pretty big and little sisters?”

“Eek!” Ruo Xiaoxi had turned into a motionless statue, her entire body seemingly covered in a grayish shadow. A stampede of a million alpacas seemed to thunder through her mind…

She had almost forgotten. There was a little succubus staying at her house. Go back! Go back!

Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo’s stiff gazes shifted to Ruo Xiaoxi. Ruo Xiaoxi held up an index finger and said earnestly, “I think I have the right to explain. This girl really has nothing to do with me…”

“Huh? Xiaobao, what’s wrong? Aren’t we the closest?” Latona asked, oblivious to the situation.

“Don’t say anything right now! Why are you suddenly awake now?! All my efforts to pretend to cry and act pitiful, all those tears I squeezed out, were for nothing!”

“Eh?! Did I do something wrong? Then I’ll go back.” Latona retreated, stepping back into the room. She peeked out from behind the doorframe, secretly observing the scene outside.

Xiaobao suddenly got angry. Did I do something wrong?

“Pretending to cry…”

“Acting pitiful…”

Flames seemed to ignite behind Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo as they closed in on Ruo Xiaoxi, clenching their fists. Ruo Xiaoxi nervously gulped. Her ankles were grabbed, and she was suddenly lifted into the air!

The room door closed, locking with a click, and she was tossed onto the bed.

Immediately after, a series of charming moans filled the room.

“I… I can’t wear a bunny girl outfit! I’ve never worn one, no! Waaah, I’ll ‘waaah’ for you, okay?” Ruo Xiaoxi tried to hook her skirt with her legs, but it was quickly pulled off.

Lan Yinuo knelt at the head of the bed, holding Ruo Xiaoxi’s small hands palms up, while Ruo Xiaoxi’s white-stockinged feet were held down by Xia Zhibai’s knees. Xia Zhibai pressed down on Ruo Xiaoxi’s slender waist, pinning her to the bed.

She was forced into the embarrassing bunny girl costume, complete with bunny ears and a little white fluffy tail.

Ruo Xiaoxi’s cheeks were as red as ripe apples. Lying on the bed, her graceful S-shaped figure was fully revealed, her snow-white hair spread artfully and beautifully over her body.

Seeing such a figure, both Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo blushed.

“Xiaoxi’s figure is truly exceptional…” Lan Yinuo praised softly, her face flushed.

“That incredibly flexible little waist is so alluring! Hmph, how about it, little green tea, now that you’re in this situation, do you still want to play your tricks? Still going around flirting?”

The living room was empty. Latona finally dared to sneak out, very curious about what was happening. She pressed herself against the bedroom door, eavesdropping on the sounds from inside.

“Mmm-hmm, mmm… Senior Xia.”

“Wrong. The one in front of you is Xiaonuo. Come give me a kiss.”

“Ahhh, I can’t take it anymore…”

The little succubus remembered a story. Everyone knows the tale of two fish in a puddle, helping each other survive. But not many know the story of three fish.

The middle fish and the front fish sustained each other, exchanging bubbles and water from their mouths. But what then of the third fish, behind them?

The fish at the back would then playfully tease the middle fish’s tail with its mouth, causing her to sway her tail fin continuously, splashing up some water. In this way, the fish at the back could also drink fresh water.

Gradually, the fish become entangled with each other, endlessly taking from the one in the middle—peeling off each of her scales and licking every beautiful part of her body.

The little fish in the middle, infused with double the affection, was wantonly played with, enduring a little hardship but thoroughly enjoying it, gradually swaying her body to accommodate.

Hmm? Never heard this story before? That’s because I just made it up.

However, the middle fish apparently had a lovely name: Ruo Xiaoxi.

The little succubus Latona sat on the living room sofa, gently flicking her tail. “Xiaobao sounds so happy! So she really does play with girls often.”

And Xiaobao really loved to sing. When she was happy, she couldn’t help but burst into song. The rhythm was sometimes short, sometimes long. Though pleasant to listen to, couldn’t she just hold it in? It was a little too loud.

Latona blushed just listening to it. It was rather alluring. She decided she wanted to play with Xiaobao too, just once.

Night fell. The sounds from the room hadn’t stopped since the afternoon, continuing intensely until nine in the evening.

Only when Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo had gone home did Latona emerge again. She quietly peeked into the room and saw Ruo Xiaoxi still sprawled on the bed, but now dressed in a sailor uniform.

“She played a lot, huh…” Latona knelt by the bed, her tail wagging happily. “Xiaobao, you smell so good. I’m getting a little hungry.”

Ruo Xiaoxi’s face was flushed all the way to her ears. She was buried face down in her pillow, her head dizzy and light. She was about to turn into an idiot…

The two girls returned to their respective homes, their faces still burning.

Lan Yinuo finished her shower and sat on her balcony at home, gazing at the moon. She held a bottle of chocolate sauce in her hand, planning to make Ruo Xiaoxi an even prettier and tastier batch of chocolates.

This time, she would personally watch Xiaoxi eat them and see her happy expression. She wouldn’t let them be forgotten in the fridge again.

Her mother suddenly noticed that on this weekend, her daughter wasn’t cooped up in her room playing online games alone. Instead, she was wearing a small apron and learning to bake pastries in the kitchen. A relieved smile spread across her face.

It seemed that after starting high school, her daughter had found something she loved and was working hard for it.

Xia Zhibai sat in her dark bedroom, organizing some spreadsheets on her computer. When she reached the “scholarship” column, she suddenly noticed that Ruo Xiaoxi had applied.

This little rascal lolita, who always says “Senior, take care of me,” always refuses when someone actually offers to take care of her. But in reality, she must be really short on money…

Xia Zhibai added her to the scholarship list and made a note, just in case she was overlooked.

Thinking of this, Xia Zhibai opened her favorite shopping website. There was a section with dresses suitable for girls around 1.5 meters tall. She decided she would cover Ruo Xiaoxi’s expenses for pretty dresses.

She hoped to see Ruo Xiaoxi wearing the dresses she sent, looking beautiful every day as she went to school.

Perhaps a competition among the girls to spoil Ruo Xiaoxi had secretly begun. As for the little green tea, Ruo Xiaoxi, she genuinely regretted her actions—and vowed to never mess up again!

………………

“Haa, Latona really wants to eat everything she sees. Are TV snack commercials really that interesting to you?” Ruo Xiaoxi pulled down her skirt, heading to a nearby convenience store with Latona to buy some snacks.

“Ugh… my legs are sore, and my lower back hurts too.”

“Then I’ll give you a massage when we get back, with my special soft therapy! It’ll make Xiaobao very comfortable~”

“Okay, okay…” Ruo Xiaoxi trudged to the cashier to pay, opening her phone to check her balance. Her money was almost gone again. “Um, I’d like to pay…”

Suddenly, she looked up, froze, and instantly revived, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. “Wow, Miss! You’re so pretty! Can… can I add you on WeChat?!”

Latona: “Xiaobao!!! Isn’t your back still hurting—!!!!!!!!!?”

 

Chapter 96: Love Trial Court

Don’t look at me like that ♪
Never again ♪
I’ll change my ways ♪
Please, just a suspended sentence ♪
Let me off just this once ♪…

As the perfectly fitting song “Love Trial” began, her love trial court was officially in session.

Ruo Xiaoxi, awaiting her judgment, knelt on a small cushion, her white-stockinged feet bound by a thin rope to prevent escape.

The three girls sat around the coffee table in Ruo Xiaoxi’s living room.

Ruo Xiaoxi, the accused, was silenced. Only Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo exchanged information, having found irrefutable evidence of Ruo Xiaoxi’s two-timing.

“Um, we’ve been chatting for over twenty minutes. I’ll go pour you both some tea to quench your thirst.”

“Sit down!” “Sit down!” Both girls simultaneously reached out a hand, pressing down on Ruo Xiaoxi’s shoulders, forcing her back onto the cushion.

“Oh…” Ruo Xiaoxi slumped back down, not daring to speak.

For some reason, she had become the target of their combined wrath.

Eh?! The script isn’t supposed to be them arguing over me, is it? Then I’d subtly stir the pot, and escape unscathed?

Why are they ganging up on me?

Her crimes were listed one by one by the two girls, making her blush furiously, her lips pressed tightly together. There was no escape.

Flirting with girls backfired! I’m going to pay for this!

Her charges included, but were not limited to: deliberate cuteness, shoulder-baring seduction, fickle heartbreaker, sweet-talking liar, showing off beautiful white-stockinged legs, feigning pity as a white lotus, playing with hearts…

Finally, Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo, thoroughly exasperated, both looked at the weak, pitiful, helpless, yet utterly deserving-of-punishment Ruo Xiaoxi. They said:

“So, it seems we know exactly what happened. Ruo Xiaoxi, what do you have to say? If I ask you now, who is your favorite girl, can you answer?”

“I…” Ruo Xiaoxi started to speak.

But Xia Zhibai quickly raised her voice, demanding, “Don’t tell me you’re going to say they’re all your favorites?”

“Xiaoxi, are you trying to have both of us?” Lan Yinuo said. “You only have two hands, two feet, and one mouth. How many girls do you think you can handle? You little bitch, how many girls have you been intimate with?”

Ruo Xiaoxi secretly glanced at Senior Xia. That gaze threatened: If you dare say your favorite isn’t her, you’ll be picked up and thrown onto the bed right then and there.

She then looked at Xiaonuo. The fuming Lan Yinuo seemed to warn: If you dare try to sweet-talk your way out of this, you’ll face the consequences.

“Waaah, I just want to eat well… no, that’s not right! I just want to get along with everyone and be affectionate!” Ruo Xiaoxi quickly corrected herself. “Senior Xia is beautiful, and Xiaonuo is cute. I like both of you!”

“Wah, the words of a scumbag girl!” Lan Yinuo exclaimed.

But for some reason, hearing Ruo Xiaoxi choose neither side, and risking further trouble by saying she liked both, the two girls felt a strange sense of relief.

Mmm, very good. She’s balancing them perfectly. Now, prepare to face your punishment.

Ruo Xiaoxi looked at them, close to tears. Waaah, no choice. Choosing either one would instantly hurt the other. If she admitted to two-timing, only she would get hurt!

“Junior Lan, is your personality so good that you’re not even angry? She didn’t even look at the gift you carefully prepared before giving it to me,” Xia Zhibai said.

“Waaah… I was furious when I saw it last night, but Xiaoxi compensated me…”

“What?! She compensated you last night? How did she compensate you?! Wait… Ruo Xiaoxi! Your crime is compounded! On my birthday night, you went to another girl’s bed? You didn’t listen to anything I said on Valentine’s Day, did you? I’m angry now!” Senior Xia slammed her leg down, pulling on the rope in her hand in frustration.

“Valentine’s Day? Xiaoxi, you had another date that day because you were with Senior Xia?” Lan Yinuo’s eyes widened in surprise and anger, nearly pulling the rabbit charm off her bag.

“What? Ruo Xiaoxi, you already had another date on Valentine’s Day?!”

What is going on? I haven’t said a word!

Ruo Xiaoxi knelt there, utterly stunned. She swore she hadn’t said a single thing. How were Senior Xia and Xiaonuo automatically piling anger onto each other?!

This time, she had been absolutely sweet, cute, and sensible. She hadn’t said anything flirtatious!

“Junior Lan, I can’t take it anymore. A little green tea like this needs a good lesson. I just happen to have a fishnet bunny costume in my bag. Make her wear it.”

“Xiaoxi, after you put it on, we’ll go to the room and have a good talk,” Lan Yinuo said, raising her eyebrows.

“Wait! No! I’m not going to the room with you! You’re definitely not going to just ‘talk’ to me! Waaah, I won’t be such a scumbag anymore! Give me another chance…”

Ruo Xiaoxi looked up at the two girls miserably. Her hunger issue would soon be back on cooldown, allowing her to feed on their blood to sate herself. She wouldn’t need to find new ‘blood bags’ for a while.

And now that things had come to light, both girls were so angry.

So she wouldn’t be looking for other girls for some time…

Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo exchanged glances. “She’s deliberately trying to tempt us to drag her to the room. She loves playing hard to get, kicking her little feet happily when being carried away.”

“Exactly. Xiaoxi’s playing reluctant again, even though she was clearly enjoying herself and not resisting.”

“Eh?” Ruo Xiaoxi’s mouth twitched. Was I not resisting? I couldn’t resist! If it weren’t for my submissive physique, I would have… flipped her over!

If she couldn’t resist, there was no choice. And if she was enjoying it, then calling out… was… understandable, right?

“Alright, last chance. We won’t pry into your past girlfriends or anything like that. But I want to know, are you currently dating any other girls?”

“No, absolutely not!” Ruo Xiaoxi shrank her head, obediently.

“Do you promise? If you promise, and it turns out not to be true, then Junior Lan and I will both punish you until you genuinely regret it.”

“I… I promise!” Ruo Xiaoxi raised her hand, swearing.

“Alright then, third time’s the charm. This time, I’ll let you off for now. It’s up to Junior Lan if she wants to forgive you.” Xia Zhibai turned her face to Lan Yinuo.

“Then I…” Lan Yinuo began to speak.

Just then, the room door suddenly opened. Under the bewildered gaze of the two girls, a girl with an incredibly voluptuous figure emerged from another bedroom.

Latona, still half-asleep, rubbed her eyes drowsily.

“Why is it so noisy outside? Xiaobao, are you back?”

 

Chapter 95: One Wave After Another

“Do you want me to read it to you?” Xia Zhibai asked, arms crossed over her chest. Her smooth black hair gently swayed in the breeze as she stood grim-faced before Ruo Xiaoxi.

The note clearly read, ‘It makes me so happy to be with Xiaoxi. Liking each other is the most wonderful thing. I’m confessing to you, Ruo Xiaoxi, I like you~’.

It was definitely Xiaonuo’s style, a confession note tucked inside a chocolate box.

Seeing the note, Ruo Xiaoxi’s heart turned cold. She realized she had just escaped one trap only to fall into another. This note from Xiaonuo fully revealed their ambiguous relationship.

“Explain to me, what does ‘be with’ mean?”

“J-just hanging out, like with friends, it’s normal…”

“Then how do you explain ‘liking each other’?”

“It’s just… ordinary liking, like friends would say to each other.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

Ruo Xiaoxi immediately put on a sincere, pitiful expression, her sparkling big eyes seeming to shimmer with tears. She clasped her hands together, pleading for Senior Xia to believe her.

Xia Zhibai narrowed her eyes, silently staring back at her.

“R-right, Senior Xia, I’m wearing over-the-knee socks today. Do my legs look nice?”

“Don’t try to change the subject. I’m not looking at your legs right now.” Xia Zhibai stopped Ruo Xiaoxi’s attempt at diversion. “Actually, I shouldn’t believe you, but you’re making such a cute face…”

“So, you believe me then?” Ruo Xiaoxi felt a little happy, thinking she’d gotten away with it again.

“But you’ve probably been going behind my back, dating other girls, haven’t you? Is your… back itching for a spanking again?” Xia Zhibai furrowed her brows, questioning her sharply.

“No, no, Senior Xia, you can’t accuse me wrongly!”

“Then why is the gift you gave me someone else’s gift to you? And you regifted a confession present meant for you, to me, as a birthday gift. You’re really good at saving effort, aren’t you? Truly despicable.”

“W-well… that was a mistake. I grabbed the wrong one.” Ruo Xiaoxi said guiltily, her hands clasped behind her back.

“How about this, Senior Xia, I’ll kiss you as an apology… Is that okay? It’s my fault for not giving you the right gift, making you unhappy and ruining your birthday. I’m sorry…”

“I… I didn’t mean that.”

Seeing Ruo Xiaoxi’s remorseful, obedient, and sincere apology, Xia Zhibai’s anger seemed to be extinguished. Ruo Xiaoxi certainly didn’t do this on purpose…

But she still had to investigate the girl who gave her this confession gift.

“Alright, alright, I wasn’t really going to be angry with you. Don’t look so wronged; I’m not bullying you.”

“I’ll like any gift you give me, as long as it’s sincere. Even if I can’t like this gift, I still appreciate your intention.”

Xia Zhibai lovingly patted Ruo Xiaoxi’s head, pulling her into a comforting hug. Forget it, forget it. I won’t scold her. Everyone makes mistakes. I’ll keep spoiling her.

Ruo Xiaoxi nestled into Senior Xia’s embrace, sniffling mournfully.

Her performance was so convincing, the image of a little girl who cries when she knows she’s done wrong. While Xia Zhibai patted her head, Ruo Xiaoxi secretly revealed a sly smile.

Heh heh, plan successful. Senior Xia isn’t angry anymore.

“Alright, take this gift box back. If what you said is true, then return it to that girl. Tell her you already have someone you like, and that you’re sorry. Gently refuse her.”

“Okay…” Ruo Xiaoxi stood on tiptoe and kissed Xia Zhibai’s cheek as an apology. “I won’t make this mistake again. I’m sorry, Xiaonuo…”

“What? Who did you say? Xiaonuo?” Just as her expression softened, Xia Zhibai’s eyes widened.

“Ah?! Holy crap! No good!” Ruo Xiaoxi let out a small expletive. What had she said?! Why had she called Senior Xia ‘Xiaonuo’? Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap, no way!!!

From last night to this morning, she’d been apologizing to Xiaonuo, so it had just slipped out!

Oh no, oh no! Both Xiaonuo and Senior Xia were called ‘ABB’ (like ‘Xiaonuo’ and ‘Zhibai’), so it came out so naturally she didn’t even notice!

She was almost in the clear! Senior Xia had already forgiven her! Why did she mess up now?!

Ruo Xiaoxi’s face twisted in a bitter expression. She could feel Senior Xia’s arms around her tightening, her expression darkening. She was about to die…

“I’m sorry, I said the wrong name. Heh heh.” Ruo Xiaoxi stuck out her tongue, trying to be cute, in her final moments.

“Ruo… Xiao… Xi!!!” Murderous intent flared in Xia Zhibai’s eyes. Ruo Xiaoxi did have other women, didn’t she? So many that she was mixing up names?!

Alright, you almost got away with it again, you little green tea. Calling another woman’s name while in my arms!

“S-s-sorry… I know apologizing won’t help now!” Ruo Xiaoxi gave an awkward, wide grin, her hands held defensively, trying to retreat slowly, ready to flee.

What to do? Run! If she couldn’t run, she’d be beaten senseless by the enraged older sister!

“Xiaoxi…” However, another soft voice suddenly appeared, having witnessed everything. “Why are you… in Senior Xia’s arms? And you even kissed her…”

Lan Yinuo stood at the dorm entrance like a statue, clutching her bag, staring blankly at them.

The moment she heard that voice, Ruo Xiaoxi froze, instantly breaking out in a cold sweat. She slowly turned her head, looking at Xiaonuo, who had appeared behind them.

Wasn’t Xiaonuo still packing in the dorm? Why… why is she here now?! No, no, no! It’s all ruined! It’s all ruined!!!

“Eh? Xiaonuo… you… when did you…” Ruo Xiaoxi stammered, her face slowly twisting into an unconvincing, desperate smile.

For a moment, the air seemed to solidify.

Xia Zhibai and Lan Yinuo stared at each other, then their gazes fell simultaneously on Ruo Xiaoxi. Perhaps in that moment, they both understood exactly what was going on.

Ruo Xiaoxi, having broken free from Senior Xia’s embrace, stood between them, blushing, her head bowed in silence.

Feeling the deathly quiet…

“Um… can I take off my skirt and stockings myself? They’re a bit expensive…”

“RUO XIAO XI—!!!” The girls’ simultaneous roar pierced the sky.

Just then, Senior Yin Huixue emerged from her dorm, ready to go home. She happened to witness this tense scene, immediately understood, and with a knowing, mischievous smile, clapped her hands softly, fanning the flames:

“Oh my, looks like there’s some trouble? Fight, fight~”

“SENIOR!!!” Ruo Xiaoxi’s pitiful shriek echoed through the dormitory.

Chapter 94: Sweet Reconciliation

Waaah, why is every girl I meet richer than the last?

Ruo Xiaoxi lamented internally. The students at this top high school not only had excellent grades and impeccable manners but also came from affluent families.

She’d suspected this ever since seeing Xiaonuo’s extravagant spending on in-game outfits and pets.

Being kept by a rich lolita would be a dream come true for many, but Ruo Xiaoxi knew she needed to be independent, not just because of what her sister had said.

If she was just a kept pet, responsible only for being cute, it would create an imbalance in their relationship. Love shouldn’t be transactional.

Well, that shouldn’t be a problem for a little green tea like her.

But despite her… methods, Ruo Xiaoxi was sincere in every relationship. Initially, she’d flirted out of necessity, needing blood to survive. But she realized these relationships could be… long-term meal tickets.

They were just… difficult to maintain, prone to crashing and burning, like last night…

But coming from a poor family, Ruo Xiaoxi had a strong sense of pride. She didn’t want to be indebted to anyone. This was a stubborn streak she’d had since childhood.

Unless she truly hit rock bottom, she would remain independent… Being crushed by the harsh realities of life or being pampered in bed by a rich older sister… the latter seemed more appealing.

Ruo Xiaoxi explained to Lan Yinuo that she wasn’t struggling financially, nor was she a gold digger.

“Who said I like Senior Xia that way? I like you the most, Xiaonuo.”

“Even though I know you’re lying, it still makes me happy. Would you dare say that in front of her?” Lan Yinuo asked, resting her chin on her hands, forgetting her breakfast.

She started peeling Ruo Xiaoxi’s tea egg and feeding it to her.

Feeding her beloved, watching her nibble the egg with her pearly white teeth, her cheeks puffing out as she chewed, filled Lan Yinuo with a sense of contentment.

They’d had a fight yesterday. Or was it a fight? A disagreement, perhaps. Whatever it was…

Instead of creating distance, it seemed to have brought them closer. Lan Yinuo now knew Ruo Xiaoxi wasn’t hiding anything from her.

Last night, in bed, Ruo Xiaoxi had confessed to liking several girls at the same time, occasionally engaging in some harmless flirting, but she hadn’t accepted any confessions.

So, she was still… available. Lan Yinuo knew she had to work hard to win Xiaoxi over.

She was happy that Ruo Xiaoxi had been so honest with her, even though it had initially made her angry, leading to a rather… intense session in bed, with Ruo Xiaoxi’s… enthusiastic participation.

Their roles were clearly defined: Ruo Xiaoxi was the receiver, and Lan Yinuo was very much the dominant one in bed.

“Here, take this. Eat it if you get hungry.” As they left the cafeteria, Lan Yinuo took an apple from her bag and gave it to Ruo Xiaoxi.

The two beautiful girls walked side by side along the gardenia-lined path, their long hair swaying, their slender legs moving in unison, chatting and laughing.

It was a picture of sweet, youthful romance.

“They’re so cute together again,” An’an sighed, watching them from behind. Worried about their fight, she’d followed them.

Now, it seemed everything was fine. No need for a human punching bag.

“What? Were you really going to be the scapegoat if they didn’t make up?” Xiaomei asked curiously, sipping her soy milk.

An’an puffed out her chest. “Of course! I can’t let them stay mad at each other. It’s my responsibility as the dorm leader!”

“Haha, An’an, you’re so kind,” Xiaomei said, smiling beautifully, living up to her name.

“Eh, really? Speaking of which, aren’t we being a bit like… paparazzi? But just watching them being so lovey-dovey makes me envious…”

“Envious? Then find yourself a girlfriend! This kind of sweetness is exclusive to yuri couples.”

“…Xiaomei, I just realized, you’re really pretty.”

“?” Xiaomei, sensing danger, immediately backed away.

“Pfft! You don’t have to run away! I was just saying!”

………………That afternoon.

Due to scheduling conflicts, the military training was interrupted by the weekend. Everyone was relieved to go home for a few days, a brief respite from the hardship.

Then, back to suffering. It was torture.

After school, students streamed out of the dormitories, bags in hand, saying their goodbyes. Ruo Xiaoxi carried only a small bag; she didn’t even bring her backpack. No homework for her.

“Bye, Xiaonuo. See you next week.”

“Bye. Are you… coming online this weekend?”

“I’ll see… If I’m free, I’ll be on!” Ruo Xiaoxi waved goodbye to Lan Yinuo, who was folding her clothes, then skipped out of the dorm.

As she walked out of the building, she spotted Xia Zhibai.

Still busy with student council work? But what is she doing in front of the girls’ dormitory?

Seeing Ruo Xiaoxi approaching, Xia Zhibai’s face darkened. She was holding a box of chocolates, waiting for Ruo Xiaoxi to emerge so she could confront her.

“Hello, Senior Xia! What are you doing?” Ruo Xiaoxi waved cheerfully, completely oblivious.

“Not much. But you seem quite busy.”

“Eh?!” The tone immediately set off alarm bells. Why was Senior Xia speaking to her so… coldly?

“I… I’m not busy. I’m going home now. Bye, Senior Xia…!”

“Don’t run! Stop right there!” Xia Zhibai grabbed Ruo Xiaoxi’s arm. “I need to ask you something. Don’t leave yet!”

Ruo Xiaoxi had a bad feeling. Her eyes fell on the chocolate box tucked under Xia Zhibai’s arm. It was the birthday gift.

“What is it?” she asked nervously.

“Can you explain whose gift this is?”

“Wh-what do you mean?”

“Because when I opened this chocolate box last night, I found this… love letter inside. Miss Ruo Xiaoxi, care to explain?”

“Isn’t a love letter a good thing? I like you, Senior Xia.” Ruo Xiaoxi’s expression stiffened slightly. She fidgeted with her skirt.

“But this confession is for you! You idiot!” Xia Zhibai shoved the letter in Ruo Xiaoxi’s face.

Chapter 93: I Can Provide You with a Comfortable Life Too

“Xiaonuo, Xiaonuo, I’m sorry! Don’t ignore me!”

Early in the morning, Ruo Xiaoxi flitted around Lan Yinuo like a sparrow, apologizing profusely.

She knew she was wrong about the birthday gift. She would make it up to Xiaonuo.

The fiery Xiaonuo from last night had reverted to her usual shy and soft-spoken self. But such girls could be surprisingly terrifying when angered.

Quiet girls weren’t immune to anger; everyone had emotions.

“I’m sorry, Xiaonuo. I didn’t consider your feelings. I’m an idiot.”

“Hmph, I’ve heard enough apologies. Stop saying sorry.” Lan Yinuo finally responded, feigning annoyance.

Ruo Xiaoxi quickly switched languages. “Sumimasen! Sorry! Mianhabnida!”

“Y-you even know Korean?”

“Hee hee, just a few phrases. Xiaonuo is so smart, you recognized them all.”

“It’s nothing… I didn’t mean… You don’t have to apologize anymore. You were very… diligent last night, and your apology is sincere. I forgive you.”

Lan Yinuo smiled at Ruo Xiaoxi, unable to stay angry. She still liked her, after all.

Xiaomei and An’an, who’d been silently observing the drama, chimed in, “That’s right, that’s right. Forgive and forget. You’re stuck with each other anyway.”

“You! Xiaomei! An’an!”

Lan Yinuo glared at them, but they quickly scurried away.

“Haa… I can’t with them. Xiaoxi, since you already gave that box of chocolates away, I’ll make you another one.”

“What?! You’ll make me another one?”

“Of course. You didn’t even get to taste the chocolates I made. I have to make you more.”

“Waaaaah!” Ruo Xiaoxi suddenly hugged Lan Yinuo, startling her. Xiaonuo quickly looked around, hoping the dorm supervisor hadn’t seen them.

“Xiaonuo, you’re so sweet! I love you!”

“Hmph, Xiaoxi, your mouth is full of lies. I don’t believe you. If you misbehave again, I’ll… do that again, understand?” Lan Yinuo said softly, puffing out her chest.

The storm had passed as quickly as it arrived, the dark clouds dissipating.

Seeing Xiaonuo’s anger subside, Ruo Xiaoxi resumed her usual chatter, and they went to the cafeteria for breakfast, then back to military training.

Ruo Xiaoxi bought a steamed bun and a tea egg, while Lan Yinuo got her usual preserved egg and lean meat congee, a fried dough stick, and soy milk. They found a table and sat down.

“Xiaoxi, why are you only eating a bun and a tea egg? That’s not enough, is it?” Lan Yinuo asked, looking at Ruo Xiaoxi’s meager breakfast.

Ruo Xiaoxi, seemingly unconcerned, took a bite of her bun and looked at Lan Yinuo quizzically.

“It’s fine. I’m not that hungry. I don’t eat a lot!”

“Even if you don’t eat a lot, you can’t just have a bun and an egg! We have military training all morning! We won’t eat again until lunch! What if you faint from hunger?”

“I won’t. I’m very healthy. And I don’t have to run anyway.”

As a vampire, I don’t need to eat breakfast, Ruo Xiaoxi thought. The real problem was the midday sun. Although Senior Yifulan said magic could protect her from sunlight, she hadn’t learned any yet.

Military training was only for a week, and she’d already secured a tacit agreement with the instructor for plenty of breaks.

Remembering this, Lan Yinuo asked softly, “Are you feeling alright? Should I get you some brown sugar water?”

“Ah? N-no need. I was faking. I’m not really… on my period.”

“You were faking?” Lan Yinuo blinked, taking a sip of soy milk. “You’re so naughty! Faking your period to skip military training? No way! You’re running with me.”

“I can only run in the morning and afternoon. I can’t do midday. You know I’m… delicate. I can’t handle it…”

“You just said you were healthy. Which means you need a nutritious breakfast even more… Wait, Xiaoxi, can I ask you something?” Lan Yinuo suddenly lowered her voice.

“What is it?”

“Mmm… it’s a bit awkward to ask, and I don’t mean anything by it, but… is your family… struggling financially?”

“Are you asking if I’m poor, Xiaonuo?”

“Ah! No, that’s not what I meant! I’m sorry! But… I just happened to see that you only have thirty yuan on your meal card. I was wondering why you haven’t added more money…”

Coupled with the meager breakfast, Lan Yinuo assumed Ruo Xiaoxi’s family must be having financial difficulties, forcing her to be so frugal.

But that wasn’t right! Growing girls needed to eat properly!

“Oh… you mean that. You have like seven or eight hundred on yours, Xiaonuo. Well, my family isn’t… rich. We’re… comfortable, I guess. Not as wealthy as yours.”

“Don’t say ‘yours,’ as if you and I are separate. I’ll go buy you another breakfast. And you can use my meal card anytime!”

Hearing that Ruo Xiaoxi was so frugal due to financial hardship, Lan Yinuo’s heart ached. She stood up, ready to buy more food.

The girl she liked was so beautiful and lovely; she deserved better than this.

“Wait, no! I really don’t need it! It’s fine! Sit down!”

Ruo Xiaoxi quickly grabbed her arm. It wasn’t that she couldn’t afford food; she just didn’t need to eat! That’s why she hadn’t added much money to her card. She wasn’t that poor!

Lan Yinuo reluctantly sat back down, her fists clenched on the table. “Why won’t you let me buy you food? Are you sure you’ll be full?”

“I’ll be fine. You’re too kind to me, Xiaonuo.”

“Because I like you! It’s natural to be kind to someone you like. Xiaoxi, do you like that Senior Xia because she’s rich? Do you need money, so you…”

“I heard her family is very wealthy. Her parents run some international company. She’s a rich heiress… If that’s the case, Xiaoxi, I can provide you with a comfortable life too!”

Chapter 92: Does Being Scolded Like This Turn You On?

Back in the dorm, almost the entire building was dark.

The four girls washed up and went to bed.

Dorm rules were strict; the dorm supervisor would do a round of checks at 10:30 PM. After that, things were more relaxed, and the usual late-night dorm chatter would eventually die down as everyone fell asleep.

Ruo Xiaoxi, filled with guilt, followed Lan Yinuo silently, trying to think of ways to make amends. The dorm was unusually quiet.

Xiaomei and An’an, seeing Xiaonuo’s red eyes, knew they’d had a fight.

“Youth, love… it’s all about hormones and impulsive passion. Conflicts are inevitable, the sweet and the sour, the bitter and the spicy. The key is forgiveness and understanding, to maintain a lasting relationship~”

“An’an, that’s very profound, but why are you telling me this? Go tell those two lovebirds who are having a lovers’ quarrel.” Xiaomei, brushing her teeth on the balcony, gave An’an a disdainful look. Why whisper in her ear?

An’an quickly waved her hands. “No, no, I don’t dare. I don’t know what happened. If I try to be objective, I’ll just get yelled at. Being a punching bag so they can make up is one thing, but what if they don’t make up? I’ll have taken all the fire for nothing, and my relationship with them will be ruined.”

They were all new high school students, having only known each other for less than a week. Xiaonuo, usually so sweet and gentle, clearly had a temper.

And they didn’t know Ruo Xiaoxi well enough yet.

So, they went to bed, not mentioning anything, hoping the two would make up by morning.

That night, neither Ruo Xiaoxi nor Lan Yinuo could sleep.

After the dorm supervisor’s rounds, Lan Yinuo quietly climbed out of bed, scaled the ladder to Ruo Xiaoxi’s upper bunk, and poked the mosquito net.

Ruo Xiaoxi, seeing it was Xiaonuo, quickly unzipped the net, letting her in.

Lan Yinuo wore bear pajamas, while Ruo Xiaoxi wore a short shirt and panties. The two girls snuggled together under the covers.

“Get on your stomach,” Xiaonuo commanded, pushing Ruo Xiaoxi down.

“I’m sorry, Xiaonuo. I’ll… I’ll make it up to you. I promise…” Ruo Xiaoxi obediently turned over, hugging her pillow and presenting her backside.

Lan Yinuo spanked her.

“How many girls have you played with? You’re so… experienced. Was it all a lie when you said you liked me the most? Hmm? Answer me!” Lan Yinuo straddled Ruo Xiaoxi, her arms reaching around her, also grabbing two pillows.

Ruo Xiaoxi blushed, trying to defend herself. “I do like you the most! But… there can be many ‘most favorites.’ I… I wasn’t lying.”

“So, I’m just one of your favorite girls?”

“Yes! That’s exactly what I mean!”

“Yes?! You dare say yes?! You’re lying! That Senior Xia Zhibai… she’s also your favorite, isn’t she?” Lan Yinuo whispered in her ear, nibbling her earlobe.

“I… I don’t know.” Ruo Xiaoxi tried to evade the question.

“You little player! Your pretty little mouth has kissed so many girls! They’ve all tasted your sweetness, haven’t they? And you just… go from one to the next?” Lan Yinuo’s eye twitched. She started tickling Ruo Xiaoxi under the covers.

“Hee hee…” Ruo Xiaoxi buried her face in the pillow, giggling. She was genuinely apologetic, but she had her reasons. She wasn’t trying to be a heartbreaker; she was just… hungry.

“Seducing girls, playing with their hearts, having your fun… you’re having it all, aren’t you, you little lolita slut? You bad girl.”

“I… I’m not… I’m just everyone’s little sister.” Ruo Xiaoxi protested weakly.

“Don’t you dare talk back! This is your punishment! And you… you regifted the present I so carefully made for you! And to make matters worse, you gave it to my rival!”

Lan Yinuo gritted her teeth. She was furious!

No wonder Ruo Xiaoxi didn’t remember the chocolate. She probably received so many gifts from other girls that one less from Lan Yinuo didn’t matter. Playing the field, and now her little game had backfired!

“Does being scolded like this turn you on?”

“No…” Ruo Xiaoxi muffled her reply, her hands busy under the covers.

“But your body seems to be telling a different story. Want me to scold you some more? You heartless, fickle little beauty!” Lan Yinuo’s words were a mixture of love and anger.

“Eek! I’m sorry…”

“Stay there and apologize properly, you little player! I’m going to… ravage you!” Lan Yinuo, unable to contain herself any longer, unleashed her full fury.

“Waaaah! Xiaonuo’s gone berserk! Aah… aaaaaah…”

They say the moonlit ocean is beautiful.

The beach, with its romantic tides, ebbing and flowing, washing over the sand again and again. Waves rising higher and higher, crashing towards the sky.

Amidst the storm, a little mermaid gasped softly. The singing vampire, her mouth covered, could only hum. The quiet night concealed a raging tempest. After the storm, the tide surged…

Gradually, as the sun rose in the east and the moon retreated, the tide calmed.

Perhaps this was the inspiration for poets, the unique romance of the night.

………………

Friday.

Excited about going home for the weekend, everyone woke up early, the morning air on the balcony feeling especially fresh.

Xiaomei and An’an were already awake, eager to finish their classes and leave.

But Xiaonuo and Xiaoxi were still lost in the dreams of ocean poetry…

“Xiaomei, go wake up Xiaonuo and Xiaoxi. Why are they still asleep?”

“Okay, I’ll check… Eh, where’s Xiaonuo? She’s not in her bed…”

Xiaomei looked at the empty lower bunk, the mosquito net lying on the bed. She tiptoed to look at the upper bunk and found both girls asleep there.

They… slept together last night?

“Hey, wake up, sleepyheads.” Xiaomei gently lifted a corner of the blanket, then quickly dropped it, blushing at the sight.

Wow! They were both naked!

She fled to the balcony, her face burning.

So… that’s what happened! They were quite… energetic last night, even knocking the mosquito net down.

“What’s wrong, Xiaomei?” An’an asked, brushing her teeth, giving Xiaomei a curious look.

“Shh, shh… let them sleep. Don’t disturb them. Xiaoxi worked hard last night to appease her girlfriend. Let her rest.”

Chapter 91: Ruo Xiaoxi, You Scumbag Lolita!!

What was going on? Lan Yinuo’s eyes widened in disbelief.

She wanted to say something, but she wasn’t sure if she was mistaken. She took another look. It really did look like the box of chocolates she’d given Xiaoxi.

Even the blue ribbon tied around the box…

Wait… it wasn’t just like the ribbon, it was the ribbon! She’d tied that bow herself!

Eh? Eh? Eeeh?! Lan Yinuo’s mind reeled.

Wasn’t that the chocolate she’d given Xiaoxi at home? Why was it here…?

Ruo Xiaoxi had… regifted her present… to another girl… for her birthday.

Lan Yinuo spent the rest of Xia Zhibai’s birthday party in sullen silence, listening to Ruo Xiaoxi’s cheerful chatter with the senior, a fire of indignation slowly igniting in her heart.

“Ah, it’s almost lights-out. We should head back to the dorm. Bye, Senior Xia.”

“Okay, bye. Good night.” “Bye-bye, juniors!” “Come visit our dorm again!”

As everyone prepared to return to their dorms, the silent Lan Yinuo grabbed Ruo Xiaoxi’s wrist and dragged her to the end of the hallway.

Ruo Xiaoxi blinked, confused by Xiaonuo’s sudden urgency, stumbling to keep up.

“Xiaomei, An’an, you go back to the dorm first. I need to talk to Xiaoxi,” Lan Yinuo said to her other two dormmates.

Xiaomei and An’an exchanged glances. This atmosphere… is she about to lay down the law?

It made sense. Ruo Xiaoxi, who claimed to like Lan Yinuo, had been flirting with the senior. This was the consequence of disregarding her girlfriend’s feelings. Or was Ruo Xiaoxi two-timing them?!

Either way, this was going to be interesting. Good luck, Xiaoxi.

Xiaomei and An’an, eager for the drama, exchanged knowing grins and returned to their dorm.

“What’s wrong, Xiaonuo?” Ruo Xiaoxi asked, watching her dormmates leave.

This was the first time she’d seen Xiaonuo so serious. Was she upset?

Lan Yinuo’s jaw tightened. She wanted to slap Xiaoxi, but she restrained herself.

“Xiaoxi, I have something to ask you.”

“What is it? Can we talk about it back in the dorm? Haha…”

“We’ll go back after I ask!” Lan Yinuo, unusually assertive, blocked Ruo Xiaoxi’s path.

“O-okay, whatever you say, Xiaonuo.” Ruo Xiaoxi paled, sensing something was wrong. She wilted slightly. “So, what is it?”

“Where did you get the birthday present you gave the senior tonight?”

“Oh, that? I found it in my fridge. I don’t know when I bought it. I just… forgot about it. I hope it wasn’t expired.”

“Where did you buy it?” Lan Yinuo pressed.

“I forgot… Or maybe my sister left it when she visited?” Ruo Xiaoxi scratched her head, wondering why Xiaonuo was so fixated on this.

“You don’t remember? Seriously?”

“Y-yes. Why are you staring into my eyes like that?”

“Because I want to see if you’re lying. You know, you can tell when someone’s lying from their eyes. They avoid eye contact and blink a lot.”

“I’m really not lying…”

“Well, I believe you’re not lying. But that makes me even angrier!”

“Eh? Why?” Ruo Xiaoxi was confused. Was this the “unreasonable girlfriend” trope? She was being honest; Xiaonuo should be happy.

At this point, Ruo Xiaoxi still hadn’t grasped the gravity of the situation.

Finally, Lan Yinuo couldn’t hold back any longer. She grabbed Ruo Xiaoxi’s hand, holding it between them, and said, enunciating each word, “Let me tell you, you didn’t buy that chocolate, and your sister didn’t leave it there.”

“And it’s definitely not expired. The production date is two weeks ago. Don’t worry! If you still don’t remember, you should at least remember the night you came to my house.”

“On the balcony, after we showered, we were chatting under the moonlight. We were playing around, and we accidentally spilled chocolate sauce. You even… poured some on your foot, wanting me to… lick it…”

“Eek! I… I think I remember something like that…” Ruo Xiaoxi giggled shyly. Hadn’t they gotten a little carried away that night, ending up in Xiaonuo’s room?

But her laughter faded, her expression stiffening…

Lan Yinuo’s large, watery eyes stared intently at her. With such detailed descriptions, surely she remembered now?

“Xiaonuo, that chocolate…” Ruo Xiaoxi’s eyes widened in realization.

“Yes! The next morning, when you left, I gave you a box of chocolates! I made them myself, using chocolate sauce and molds! It was a gift from me! And you… you…”

Lan Yinuo’s voice trembled, tears welling up in her eyes. “You not only forgot it was from me, but you regifted it to another girl! I… waaaah…”

“Aaaaah!” Ruo Xiaoxi froze, her body stiffening.

I’m doomed! I’m doomed! I’m doomed!

She’d completely forgotten! That chocolate was from Xiaonuo! She’d put it in the fridge and forgotten all about it.

No wonder she’d felt like she hadn’t bought it when she opened the fridge this morning.

Lan Yinuo was crying now, wiping her tears with her sleeve. She had painstakingly filled each mold with chocolate, carefully following the recipe, spending the entire day making that gift.

She wanted Xiaoxi to enjoy it, but Xiaoxi hadn’t even eaten a single piece before giving it away!

“Ruo Xiaoxi, you scumbag lolita! You’re truly the worst!” Lan Yinuo stamped her foot angrily.

“I’m sorry! I’m so sorry, Xiaonuo! I made a mistake! I really forgot! I’m sorry! What should I do? Should I… should I go back and ask for it back?”

“It was a birthday gift! Only you would come up with such a ridiculous solution!”

“Waaaah, I’m sorry! I forgot to prepare a birthday gift for Senior Xia. This morning, I was frantically searching for something, and I found that box of chocolates. I didn’t think too much about it. I’m sorry…”

Ruo Xiaoxi’s face burned with shame. She stared at her toes.

Lan Yinuo glanced at the dorm supervisor, who was turning off the hallway lights. She took Ruo Xiaoxi’s hand and led her upstairs. “Regifting someone’s heartfelt present… and all you can say is sorry? Come here and let me… punish you!”

Chapter 90: Ruo Xiaoxi’s Birthday Gift

“Happy birthday to you♪” “Happy birthday to you♪”

The lights in the dorm were dimmed, candles flickering on the cake.

Everyone clapped and sang, Xia Zhibai, wearing a paper crown, stood happily in the center, hands clasped together, making a wish.

Listening to the birthday wishes, watching the flickering candlelight, Xia Zhibai felt a surge of emotion.

She was reminded of her childhood birthdays, when her parents would also place a crown on her head, sing her the birthday song, and ask her to make a wish.

Her parents loved her deeply, showering her with warmth and affection. But as they got busier with work, they couldn’t always be there for her birthdays.

They were often away on business trips, unable to spend time with her.

But they provided her with a comfortable life, free from hunger and cold, a home, and aspirations, supporting her pursuit of a brighter future.

I’m lucky to have such loving parents and a supportive family. I must cherish this fortune.

Even if they weren’t present, she had many friends to celebrate with her, banishing loneliness and uncertainty. The little girl in her parents’ hands had grown up and had her own life now.

Perhaps birthdays marked the beginning of a journey, a small boat leaving the harbor and venturing into the vast ocean.

So, if she had to make a wish…

She wished for her parents’ health and happiness, free from illness and worry. She wished to navigate the challenges of youth and adulthood with her friends. And she wished for a memorable first love.

Speaking of first love…

Xia Zhibai opened her eyes and looked at Ruo Xiaoxi, waving two glow sticks enthusiastically, a never-ending source of energy and cheer.

Meeting her had been a joy, a taste of what love could be.

Putting aside everything else, Ruo Xiaoxi was Xia Zhibai’s biggest supporter. Xia Zhibai was capable and had many responsibilities, facing constant challenges.

But whenever she encountered difficulties, Ruo Xiaoxi would always boost her confidence. Her cheerful words were magical, helping her climb back from any low point.

Her love for Ruo Xiaoxi, beyond the youthful infatuation, was also a deep appreciation for her unwavering support.

So, one last wish.

Whether Ruo Xiaoxi became her girlfriend or not, whether they stayed together or parted ways, no matter where she went or who she met, Xia Zhibai wished—

She wished for Ruo Xiaoxi’s eternal youth and beauty, her continued happiness, the preservation of her pure and innocent heart, untainted by the world, forever a radiant little sun.

Alright, enough sentimental thoughts.

If Ruo Xiaoxi misbehaved in the future, playing with other girls’ hearts, she would still discipline her. After all, the little green tea was truly incorrigible, and so very beautiful!

“Blow out the candles! Blow out the candles!” After the wish, everyone gathered around the cake, extinguishing the candles.

Next came the cake-cutting ceremony. Xia Zhibai personally sliced the cake, and Ruo Xiaoxi distributed the pieces to the seniors and her three dormmates.

With so many girls crammed into one dorm, it was a bit crowded. Many took their cake back to their own rooms. Once the crowd thinned, Ruo Xiaoxi prepared to present her gift.

Ahem… I completely forgot about her birthday and didn’t get her anything.

But you can’t go wrong with chocolates. She’d given chocolates to many girls. They carried a hint of ambiguity, a token of friendship or a symbol of love.

“Um, Senior Xia, I have a gift for you.” Ruo Xiaoxi hid the box behind her back, shifting her weight from one foot to the other, tapping the box lightly with her finger.

Xia Zhibai wasn’t picky about gifts. Anything from Ruo Xiaoxi would make her happy.

“What is it?”

“Mmm… why don’t you guess, Senior Xia?” Ruo Xiaoxi swayed her hips playfully, batting her eyelashes.

The seniors in the room chuckled, impressed by her flirtatious gift-giving.

“Is it… a toy? A clay figurine?”

“No, I already gave you one of those, didn’t I?”

Lan Yinuo, elegantly eating her cake with a fork, suddenly perked up. Ruo Xiaoxi had given her a clay figurine too, claiming it was specially made for her.

Xiaonuo treasured it, keeping it in her study where she could see it every day.

Hmph, Xiaoxi lied.

It wasn’t just for me. She gave one to Senior Xia too.

“Then… it’s not a dress, is it?”

“No, no, you have plenty of pretty dresses, Senior Xia. You even bought me one! I had to get you something different.” Ruo Xiaoxi shook her head.

A dress… So the senior bought Xiaoxi a dress too.

Lan Yinuo felt a pang of jealousy. It seemed Xiaoxi and this senior were very close. Giving a girl a dress was a sign of intimacy.

Ugh… the pressure! This senior is so impressive, and her figure… dwarfs mine.

I wonder if Xiaoxi thought my chest was too small that night… I only felt confident after putting on stockings. But Xiaoxi seemed… enthusiastic… right?

Lan Yinuo wondered if she and this senior would become rivals. The senior seemed to like Xiaoxi. Otherwise, why invite her to her birthday celebration?

“Your handmade paper ring?” Xia Zhibai continued guessing. Ruo Xiaoxi was quite skilled at crafts.

“I already gave you one of those too…”

What? Xiaoxi gave Senior Xia a handmade ring too?!

She… she never gave me one.

Lan Yinuo felt a surge of disappointment. She wanted a ring from Xiaoxi too! It would be so meaningful…

“I give up.”

“Senior Xia, you’re so silly! It’s chocolate! The easiest thing to guess!” Ruo Xiaoxi revealed the box, a triumphant smile on her face.

Xia Zhibai, momentarily stunned, chuckled and took the box.

“So it’s chocolate. Thank you, Xiaoxi. It’s the thought that counts.”

“You’re welcome~” Ruo Xiaoxi said sweetly.

Just chocolate… Phew, that was a close one… Lan Yinuo sighed in relief, patting her chest.

All that build-up had made her nervous. Xiaomei and An’an, noticing her unease, guessed she was jealous of Xiaoxi celebrating with the senior.

Ah, the troubles of a girl in love. It’s just a birthday…

Just as Lan Yinuo relaxed, she caught a glimpse of the chocolate box. That one glance made her freeze.

Wait a minute!

Why did that chocolate box look…

So familiar?

Chapter 89: Doing Exciting Things in the Bathroom

“She’s so shy. I wish I had a little sister like that.”

Watching Ruo Xiaoxi’s flustered retreat, the senior smiled. Teasing juniors was so much fun.

With her ethereal beauty and stunning white hair, Ruo Xiaoxi charmed everyone she met, becoming the darling of the seniors.

Her eyes seemed to whisper seductive invitations, a mix of innocence and allure that set the seniors’ hearts aflame.

She hadn’t even had Senior Xia’s birthday cake yet, but she already felt full from all the snacks.

A short while later, Xia Zhibai returned with the cake.

It was a magnificent three-tiered creation, decorated with English lettering and wheeled in on a cart adorned with flashing neon lights.

“Senior Xia.”

Ruo Xiaoxi, who’d been playing with the other seniors, rushed over to her beloved onee-san.

Before Xia Zhibai could even spot her, the white-haired lolita had already launched herself into her arms. Xia Zhibai hugged her, smiling. “You came early.”

“I promised to celebrate your birthday, didn’t I?”

“Eh, who put lipstick on you?” Xia Zhibai noticed Ruo Xiaoxi’s bright red lips.

“One of the seniors taught me how to apply makeup.”

“Honestly, such a bold color doesn’t suit you. She was definitely teasing you. I’ll wipe it off.” Xia Zhibai bent down, gently rubbing Ruo Xiaoxi’s lips with her fingertip.

The cake, the largest size available, was wheeled into the dorm. There was enough for everyone.

The room filled with girls, preparing for the birthday celebration.

“Let’s go to the bathroom and wash your face properly. You’ll look like a little kitten with smudged lipstick.” Xia Zhibai chuckled, leading Ruo Xiaoxi into the bathroom and closing the door.

“Okay.” Ruo Xiaoxi followed obediently.

Xia Zhibai scooped her up and placed her on the vanity counter, her legs dangling.

Taking out a wet wipe, she carefully cleaned Ruo Xiaoxi’s lips. “You seemed to be having fun with them when I arrived. You’re quite popular, aren’t you?”

“Mmm… maybe they think I’m cute?”

“True, I think you’re cute too. What did you do? Did they feed you more snacks? Did they… do anything to you?”

“No, they just… touched my cheeks, I think?”

“Next time, tell them they can’t touch your cheeks. It’s too… intimate. Understand?” As if to assert her own claim, Xia Zhibai gently pinched Ruo Xiaoxi’s cheek.

After removing the lipstick and washing Ruo Xiaoxi’s face, Xia Zhibai kissed her cheek.

“Because you’re mine. You’re the girl I like. My girlfriend. Other girls can’t be too close to you, or I’ll get jealous. Remember that, little one.”

“I disagree! Ruo Xiaoxi belongs to everyone! She’s everyone’s little cutie!” a voice protested from outside.

“You disagree? Too bad! You said you liked me, so you can’t go playing with other girls. I’ll punish you. But I suppose you wouldn’t dare now.”

It had been a while since their last date. If Ruo Xiaoxi misbehaved while Xia Zhibai was feeling even slightly neglected… well, she knew the consequences.

Xia Zhibai’s eyes flashed a warning. The more you misbehave, the faster I’ll… pounce.

“I… I still disagree!”

“Still disagreeing? Fine!” Xia Zhibai cupped Ruo Xiaoxi’s face and kissed her, a long, lingering kiss that left Ruo Xiaoxi blushing furiously.

“Do you agree now?”

“Hmph.” Ruo Xiaoxi lowered her head, face burning. You think you’re the only one who can kiss? I, Ruo Xiaoxi, haven’t even gotten serious yet!

Xia Zhibai smiled sweetly, then mischievously tugged at Ruo Xiaoxi’s skirt, peeking underneath. “So innocent today? Wearing white?”

“Wah! Don’t lift my skirt! It’s a good thing we’re in the bathroom.”

“Of course, I’d only do this in the bathroom. My hands are a little cold. I want to warm them up… inside your skirt. How about it? Want me to… help you… release some tension?”

“N-no! There are so many people outside! Doing that would be too… I don’t understand what you’re saying!”

“I’ll pin you against the door, and you won’t be allowed to make a sound. No one will know what shameful things are happening in here. I know you, you’d be excited by this, wouldn’t you, you little minx~”

“I wouldn’t! Come on, everyone’s waiting for your birthday celebration. Let’s go.” Blushing, Ruo Xiaoxi made an excuse and hopped off the vanity.

It was Xia Zhibai’s birthday, so she should… indulge her a little.

But they were at school! If they were caught, it would be mortifying! So, no exciting bathroom activities for now.

“By the way, Senior Xia, I want to invite my dormmates. Can they have some cake too?” Ruo Xiaoxi remembered her friends upstairs who were missing out.

She wasn’t close to her dormmates Xiaomei and An’an yet, but she could still invite them for cake…

“Sure, go ahead,” Xia Zhibai agreed readily.

Ruo Xiaoxi skipped out happily, running upstairs to her dorm.

Her dormmates, assuming she wouldn’t be back, were surprised to see her at the door. “Xiaonuo, Xiaomei, An’an, want to go to a birthday party downstairs?”

“You’re not going home today, Xiaoxi? A senior’s birthday? Where?” An’an asked.

“Just downstairs. It’s the student council president’s birthday. The cake is huge! She said I could bring you guys. Come on, let’s go!”

“We can go too?! Let’s go, let’s go! Cake!”

“Haha, Xiaonuo? Are you coming too?” Ruo Xiaoxi called out to Lan Yinuo, who was hiding under her covers on her bed, like an ostrich.

I see you!

Lan Yinuo was still mortified about yesterday’s incident, too embarrassed to face Ruo Xiaoxi.

She walked over to Ruo Xiaoxi shyly and whispered, “Xiaoxi… I’m sorry about yesterday. I washed your clothes. They’re on the balcony. You can get them later…”

“It’s no big deal. Don’t worry about it.” Ruo Xiaoxi placed a hand on Xiaonuo’s shoulder, saying solemnly, “We are all unique individuals, shaped by life’s experiences, losing our sharp edges, conforming to society until we become… perverted individuals!”

“Waa… eh?” Lan Yinuo’s attempt to cry was interrupted by confusion. Her large eyes widened in a silent question mark.