Category: Citrus Love Little Green Tea

Chapter 78: Are the Senior’s Legs That Nice?

“Wah! No! No!”

A beautiful day began with Ruo Xiaoxi bolting upright in bed, startled awake from a dream.

Her snow-white hair spread messily across her shoulders. The gentle sunlight filtering through the curtains fell on half her body as she stared blankly at the wall.

She’d had a dream, a pleasant and stimulating one, but not exactly a nice dream.

In the dream, she wasn’t only unable to express herself, but the scenario was terrifying. She dreamt about her relationships with Senior Xia and Xiaonuo, and they both found out about each other.

Exposed, Ruo Xiaoxi couldn’t escape. They caught her.

She remembered wearing a black blindfold, her hands tied behind her back with ribbons, being… sandwiched between Senior Xia and Xiaonuo. Even more absurdly, she had vividly imagined herself… well, like a character in a certain type of manga, breathless and flushed.

“Thank goodness it was just a dream!” were her first words upon waking, face burning.

Feeling a slight chill and discomfort, Ruo Xiaoxi’s cheeks flushed even brighter. She quickly got out of bed and rushed to the bathroom to change her underwear. The dream had been… incredibly realistic.

And it hadn’t even faded out due to missing key data; it had played out in its entirety.

Why did I have such a… spring dream last night? So embarrassing… Ruo Xiaoxi muttered, biting her lip as she changed. Do I seem that frustrated?

She had actually experienced what it felt like to be a… ahem… in a dream! But that mix of tension and pleasure… what was that about?! Was this what being a teenage girl was like?

“Haa… Time to get ready for school.” Ruo Xiaoxi emerged from the bathroom, face still flushed.

It was just past six. She put on her prepared outfit, slipped on her cute white socks, and stood before the mirror.

Military training started today, so she should tie her hair up.

She gathered her hair and tied it back in a refreshing high ponytail, revealing her small, delicate ears and framing her fair face.

This hairstyle made her feel more energetic, like a lively schoolgirl.

“Alright, today I’m a tough guy! Let’s go!” Ready, Ruo Xiaoxi didn’t linger, hurrying out to catch the subway.

As an afterthought, she grabbed a slice of toast from the table, holding it in her mouth.

A girl rushing to school with a single-strap bag on her back, toast in her mouth, and shouting, “I’m late! I’m late!” – that was the classic scene Ruo Xiaoxi was currently enacting.

Every gesture embodied the creed of cuteness, spreading joy and beauty to everyone.

The autumn air was less scorching, the morning breeze slightly cool. Tree shadows swayed along the sidewalk. She heard the whoosh of passing cars, smelled the aroma of steamed buns from a breakfast shop.

She memorized all these sights and smells; this was her route to school.

Unlike the first day, when she’d rushed to register with her luggage, this journey felt strangely enchanting. Ruo Xiaoxi inhaled the refreshing air, her mood as bright as the sun.

Well, here I am, all alone in a new city for school, having turned into a vampire along the way. I finally made it to high school.

And I’ve met a beautiful, rich senior, and a shy, cute deskmate. A royal flush in terms of relationships. And there are so many other girls at school! It’s a buffet paradise for a vampire.

Everything is perfect…

—Until a few hours later, when she fell behind during the military training run, panting and sprawled on the ground, regretting her earlier optimism.

“I’m dying… I don’t want to run anymore… I’ll tell the instructor I’m on my period.”

The rascal lolita, eyes narrowed, lay on the field, frowning and clutching her stomach, putting on an act.

The midday sun bared its fangs, scorching the earth. The air felt like it was melting. Ruo Xiaoxi couldn’t take it. She felt her strength draining away.

If there was any torture for a vampire, it was military training under the blazing sun.

“This ground is like a teppanyaki grill. I’m covered in sweat. I want a shower…”

“Eh? Xiaoxi? Xiaoxi!” Lan Yinuo, still in formation, noticed Ruo Xiaoxi was missing. She stopped, looked back, and ran towards her.

Helping her up, she asked worriedly, “Are you okay?”

“Maybe… maybe not. I’ve reached my limit. From now on, I leave it to you, Xiaonuo…” Ruo Xiaoxi placed her hand solemnly on Lan Yinuo’s shoulder, as if entrusting her with some great mission.

“Anyone would think you’d run a marathon, you’re so weak. But you’ve only run fifty meters!”

“Ah? Fifty meters? Only fifty meters?” Ruo Xiaoxi’s tone changed instantly. She scratched her cheek awkwardly. “It felt like so much longer.”

Lan Yinuo stared at her, speechless. If she couldn’t still see the starting line, she would have believed Ruo Xiaoxi’s lies. “Yes, you fell behind almost immediately. Come on, you can do it. Just run slowly at the back, I’ll stay with you.”

“No, I’ve collapsed. I need a kiss to get up.”

“Eh!? Flirting at a time like this?!” Lan Yinuo was startled, looking around nervously. After a moment of hesitation, she pecked Ruo Xiaoxi lightly on the cheek.

“There, you got your kiss. Get up now.”

“Whoa! I was just joking!” Ruo Xiaoxi looked at Xiaonuo, pleasantly surprised. “If you’re this nice to me, my tail will be sticking straight up in the air!”

“Because… didn’t I say I’d spoil you? I have to keep my promises. If you went out with me, I’d hold you in my hands every day…” Xiaonuo mumbled shyly, fiddling with her fingers.

But seeing others looking their way, she quickly stopped talking.

A group of people without military training uniforms appeared at the entrance of the field, the noise level rising. They were carrying boxes of bottled water. Upperclassmen were bringing supplies.

A senior happened to pass by, noticing them. She bent down and asked with a gentle smile, “Are you two alright? Feeling unwell?”

“N-no. We’re just taking a break…” Ruo Xiaoxi replied, looking up.

“Well, keep up the good work! Here, have some water.” The senior handed them each a bottle.

The two girls thanked her, and the senior quickly left. Ruo Xiaoxi’s gaze followed the senior’s long, healthy legs.

“Humph!” Lan Yinuo puffed out her cheeks, seeing Ruo Xiaoxi so captivated. She pinched her thigh hard. “Are the senior’s legs that nice?”

“Ow! That hurts.” Ruo Xiaoxi squinted, but still tried to defend herself. “I wasn’t looking!”

“If you really like looking at legs, Xiaoxi, why don’t you look at mine more often? I don’t have much going for me, but my legs are pretty nice.” Xiaonuo pouted jealously.

“Xiaonuo, you’re beautiful everywhere.”

“Eek! Sweet-talking me won’t work.” Although she said that, Xiaonuo was clearly swayed, easily won over by Ruo Xiaoxi’s words.

Ruo Xiaoxi held up a finger, explaining logically, “Well, even though that’s true, the senior isn’t wearing much, so it’s hard not to look. You’re in your military training uniform, Xiaonuo. I can’t see anything even if I want to.”

“Then back in the dorm, after we shower, I’ll let you look all you want. And if you don’t look, I’ll stamp your forehead with my leg!” Lan Yinuo huffed. Even a meek wife would retaliate at “home.”

“Then I’ll just hug your thigh and nibble on it! Nom nom nom…”

Chapter 77: Planting the Crimson Flag Across Every Corner of the Sophiel Continent

“She left after chatting for a bit.”

“She said she has school tomorrow, so she went home to sleep. She’s only a first-year, such a tiny little vampire.” Yifulan leaned her elbows on the counter, watching Ruo Xiaoxi’s receding figure.

She was so young, her strength not even close to that of a truly proud vampire.

“You seem lost in thought. What are you thinking about? Her background?”

“No, I’m just thinking… Xiaoxiao, you’re both white-haired lolitas, but why are her… you know… so big, while yours are so… aesthetically pleasing?”

“Fufu! You! You’re asking for a beating! And why do they have to be big? As long as you have breasts, it’s fine!”

Even after leaving the Tarot Dog Food—er, Astrology Shop, Ruo Xiaoxi could still hear their playful banter.

I can’t handle this. Is this the confidence of married couples?

She instinctively covered her chest, thinking about how flat that white-haired lolita was… Oh no, will she hear me thinking this? She might kill me.

She’ll probably show up out of nowhere and turn me into Xiaoxi sashimi.

Ruo Xiaoxi had declined their special drink. It was useless to her. As far as she knew about her bloodline, she could only sustain herself by directly drinking blood.

Besides, they had a good chat, and she’d discovered two fellow vampires in the city. Ruo Xiaoxi felt much better, even a little excited.

She wanted to tell Sister Chris right away that she’d found companions!

No, calm down, calm down. Otherwise, I won’t be able to sleep tonight, thinking about all this. I have school tomorrow, and even military training. I need to rest.

“Sigh, but knowing my sister’s bloodline is so… insignificant, I feel a bit disappointed. Does that mean I’m destined to be a nobody?” Ruo Xiaoxi looked up at the moon.

Well, she was a little unwilling to accept that.

But she had been stuffed into a sack and brought home by that silly lolita one night. Since Chris had given her this identity, she should just live with her and take care of each other.

Just like how people couldn’t choose their parents, being born into poverty wasn’t their fault. There was no reason to feel disappointed or inferior. Ambition and perseverance were what mattered.

Maybe her sister was somewhere she couldn’t go, working hard, thinking of providing for her.

Seeing Su Xiaoxiao and Yifulan, Ruo Xiaoxi realized that vampires also had a sense of family, connected by marriage and bloodline.

To them, she was just a little vampire who happened to wander by and be discovered.

But since they offered to help if she needed anything, she would definitely take them up on that offer. That was the only vampire-owned milk tea shop—er, astrology shop—she knew!

And it was open during vampire hours! How atmospheric!

Back home, Ruo Xiaoxi felt that today, her first day of high school and the day she met the vampire girls, was very memorable. Sitting at her desk, she picked up a piece of paper, wanting to write something down.

After facing reality, she quickly adjusted her mindset, reaffirming her thoughts, temporarily putting aside her world-conquering ambitions.

Becoming a vampire hadn’t exactly been a grand, epic adventure.

She hadn’t received any magical artifacts or special abilities like a protagonist in a novel. She was ordinary, even weak, without a powerful older sister to protect her. She was a vampire who struggled just to avoid going hungry, someone who might not even be recognized as a true vampire.

Compared to adventure and battles, maybe romance is more my style. When I’m hungry, I’ll just find an older sister to chat with, to flirt—flirt, meaning being flirted with by an older sister.

So, at the end of her diary entry, she wrote:

[This world has swords and magic, otherworldly continents, and I’m just a little vampire. Protect myself, live freely and carefree in this vast world, looking forward to meeting many beautiful older sisters…]

After finishing her diary entry, Ruo Xiaoxi put down her pen, took a shower, and snuggled into bed, quickly falling asleep. She set her alarm; she had school tomorrow. A peaceful, ordinary life was best.

Meanwhile, the “kitten” who’d been watching her slipped into her room.

Latona flew in through the window and snatched the paper from the desk, curious to see what Ruo Xiaoxi had written so earnestly.

Floating in the air, she read the page.

She had only been curious about what Ruo Xiaoxi was up to, but the words revealed an unexpected sweetness, a sense of unassuming maturity and a gentle nature.

Knowing her grand dreams were unattainable, she didn’t complain, instead finding happiness in simpler goals.

While Latona didn’t understand everything Ruo Xiaoxi wrote, she wondered…

As the unrivaled Vampire Queen, who fought her way from the earth’s molten core to the heavens, the one even seven Demon Lords couldn’t suppress, does our older sister, Chris Stasia, really seem that weak?

Honestly, one of Chris’s direct subordinates could take on a Demon Lord single-handedly.

Wasn’t it Chris Stasia and her unparalleled divine army who achieved the great vampire revival, planting the crimson flag across every corner of the Sophiel Continent?

Besides, Chris’s father was the god who ended the God War. She had divine blood.

Latona had recently seen the top ten strongest fighters in the Sophiel Continent (unofficial rankings), and Chris was still ranked first. The combined strength of those ranked second to tenth wasn’t even close to hers.

Even though the war was over and Chris was now slacking off, raising her little sister, that didn’t mean she was weak! Latona scratched her head.

Well, Ruo Xiaoxi will understand if she sees her just once.

Just one glimpse of Chris Stasia, clad in her military uniform, standing before her army on the battlefield, her enemies fleeing in terror, her allies emboldened by her presence.

When war broke out, national borders and rivers meant nothing. Chris Stasia’s left foot divided mountains, her right foot blocked rivers. On the battlefield, she was the front line, she was the border.

Even when negotiating territory surrenders, she’d just walk around, claiming whatever land she covered.

Latona had witnessed all of this, filled with such admiration that she wanted nothing more than to be stepped on by her mistress, whipped with a small riding crop. It would be a blissful experience.

“What are you afraid of? You have a world-renowned older sister. Your sense of security should be maxed out.” Latona floated over to Ruo Xiaoxi’s bedside, gazing at her peaceful sleeping face.

She’d been observing Ruo Xiaoxi in this world for a while now. It was time to formally introduce herself. They were practically sisters now, both taken in by Chris.

As a reward for her good behavior, Latona raised her succubus tail, gently waving it over Ruo Xiaoxi, sprinkling pink powder.

“Compared to us, you’re like a little baby. Xiaobao, I’ll call you Xiaobao from now on.” (Xiao is little, Bao is baby)

“Tonight, I’ll reward you with a pleasant and exciting dream~”

Chapter 76: The Strongest Vampire is Her Wife?! 

“Wh-what… what are you talking about? I don’t understand. You must have the wrong person.” Ruo Xiaoxi pushed the wine glass away, instinctively recoiling so much she almost fell off her stool.

Her self-preservation instincts screamed at her to flee.

“Haha, don’t panic. You can’t fool my eyes.” Yifulan reached out to steady her, wondering where this little vampire had come from. She seemed quite weak.

But Ruo Xiaoxi hadn’t expected anyone to see through her disguise. How did they know?!

She quickly checked behind her. Her wings weren’t accidentally unfurled. Her eye color was normal. Everything seemed fine!

Beside her, Su Xiaoxiao calmly washed dishes, glancing at her silently.

Ruo Xiaoxi felt a sense of unease. These two girls were not ordinary. Someone in this city knew about vampires and could even identify her at a glance. She had never heard of such a thing before.

Tarot Astrology Shop… Now the name sounded ominous.

Since they’d laid their cards on the table, Ruo Xiaoxi couldn’t keep up the pretense.

Putting on a weak facade, she played the victim, hoping they wouldn’t harm her. In a small voice, she asked tentatively, “May I ask… who you are?”

“Us? Let’s introduce this one again. Su Xiaoxiao… she actually has another identity—”

“Which is…?”

“The strongest vampire hunter in the world.” After a moment of thought, Yifulan offered this serious assessment, nodding confidently, as if mentioning something trivial.

“The strongest vampire hunter?!” Ruo Xiaoxi shrieked, her face turning pale. She squeezed her trembling legs together, desperately suppressing a surge of panic in her stomach.

I’m doomed! I’m doomed! I’m doomed!

Of course, if vampires existed, there must be other hidden truths in the world that she didn’t know about! And now she knew a new one: vampire hunters!

Terror filled her heart as she stared blankly at Su Xiaoxiao, utterly terrified.

Why was a dishwashing lolita in a milk tea shop the strongest vampire hunter?! Why was she so unlucky to run into her? Was she going to be killed? Surely she was!

“Hey, Fufu, don’t say such things to the little vampire. You’re scaring her to death.”

Seeing Ruo Xiaoxi trembling, Su Xiaoxiao grabbed a towel and walked around the counter, intending to wipe her sweat. Each step felt like a hammer blow to Ruo Xiaoxi’s heart.

“Don’t… don’t hurt me! I’m a good vampire! I don’t do bad things! Waaaah!”

Ruo Xiaoxi collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming down her face. She’d never experienced anything like this. Her sister hadn’t taught her how to deal with natural enemies.

She was just a delicate little green tea girl!

“But! I have a ‘but’ to add!” Yifulan suddenly changed her tone, pausing dramatically before continuing, “She’s also the strongest vampire.”

“Alright, Fufu, stop it.” Su Xiaoxiao chided Yifulan, who was clearly enjoying teasing Ruo Xiaoxi. She’s so mean. I feel kind of bad for this little vampire.

Yifulan was a hardcore fan of her wife and was having too much fun.

Ruo Xiaoxi was stunned, unsure what to believe.

Then, she saw Su Xiaoxiao and Yifulan’s eyes simultaneously ignite like crimson beacons in the dark, revealing noble, proud, ruby-red pupils.

The feeling of… kinship.

These two girls… were also vampires?!

“Okay, we won’t scare you anymore, but everything I said is true. Let me see if you’ve wet your pants. You shouldn’t be that scared, right?” Yifulan came around the counter.

Ruo Xiaoxi blushed crimson. Just now, she almost… How embarrassing.

But a wave of relief washed over her. She had found… no, she had been found by her own kind. There were other vampire girls in this city!

And they were clearly incredibly powerful. The saying “A true master is always in the market” must refer to situations where even a dishwashing lolita is a hidden powerhouse. And this magic-performing Yifulan…

The strongest vampire is her wife?!

Don’t you guys realize the most powerful one is her wife?! Ruo Xiaoxi screamed internally, pointing at Yifulan, tearfully addressing a nonexistent audience.

“Don’t worry, we won’t hurt you. We’re just a little curious about you,” Yifulan said, helping Ruo Xiaoxi up.

“I’m not curious. That’s just Fufu,” Su Xiaoxiao immediately countered.

“Ahem! Wife, wife, please cooperate with me.” Yifulan coughed, then turned to Ruo Xiaoxi. “Which bloodline are you from?”

“Bloodline? I don’t know… Are there many bloodlines?” Ruo Xiaoxi shook her head.

“Yes. Generally speaking, there are thirteen main ancestral bloodlines.”

“Ancestral bloodlines! Then… can you tell me which one I’m from, Senior Yifulan? I don’t know…” Ruo Xiaoxi felt like a whole new world had opened up to her.

She had stumbled upon her own kind!

Finally, a promising development! She thought she was destined to be the weakest vampire forever! But Yifulan shook her head regretfully. “You don’t seem to belong to any of the thirteen main bloodlines.”

“Eek!” Ruo Xiaoxi’s hopeful expression turned to stone.

“Don’t you have any relatives? You could ask them,” Su Xiaoxiao suggested.

“Yes, I have a sister, Chris. Have you… heard of her?” Ruo Xiaoxi asked timidly, shrinking back. The two girls exchanged glances and shook their heads.

Well… I figured.

Sister’s useless, so the little sister suffers.

It’s okay, Sister Chris, even if you’re weak and not even part of the thirteen main bloodlines, I’ll still love you. I really won’t sneak up on you in the dark with a brick to try and usurp your position. Really. (Sincere face)

Her dream of vampire world domination seemed to be crumbling before her eyes.

“Senior Su Xiaoxiao, Senior Yifulan, can I join you? I don’t want my old sister anymore. And could you also change my bloodline…?”

Ruo Xiaoxi switched sides in a heartbeat. Sister Chris? I… I don’t know her…

Actually, maybe I should still acknowledge her. It’s been a while since she visited.

“Join us?” Yifulan was curious why Ruo Xiaoxi would say that.

“Y-yes. I’m all alone in the city. I only found out about you tonight. We’re all vampires, so we could look after each other…?”

“Well, sorry.” Yifulan wrapped her arms around Su Xiaoxiao’s waist, pulling her into a hug and nuzzling her cheek. “One cute white-haired lolita is enough for me.”

“But if you ever need anything, you can always come to our Tarot Astrology Shop for help.”

“We’re usually open from 10 PM to 4 AM~”

Chapter 75: Please Don’t Use Magic Under the Guise of Magic! 

Before Ruo Xiaoxi could even taste her milk tea, she was already stuffed with dog food.

They should rename this place the Dog Food Milk Tea Shop.

“Hmm? Speaking of which, isn’t this place called Xiaoqian Milk Tea Shop? Who’s Xiaoqian…?”

“Xiaoqian is the manager, or rather, her parents are. Now that she’s grown up, she’s basically taking over. We’re here to help,” Yifulan replied.

“Oh…” Ruo Xiaoxi realized she’d asked something irrelevant.

“Well then, give me a tasty milk tea. I don’t know what I want.” She looked at the menu, overwhelmed by the choices.

Yifulan turned. Su Xiaoxiao was already on a stepladder, reaching for a glass from the top shelf.

“One moment, the owner is making you a special milk tea. It’ll take a little time. In the meantime, how about enjoying a magic show?”

It all felt so sophisticated, the special drinks and magic show. Sitting on the high stool at the counter, Ruo Xiaoxi felt a surge of elegance.

Just… hope it’s not too expensive, or I’ll blow my entire paycheck…

Yifulan expertly shuffled a deck of cards. Just as Ruo Xiaoxi expected a card-guessing trick, the cards suddenly flew into the air!

The cards, of various suits, arranged themselves neatly, swirling around Yifulan like petals, forming a sort of sealing barrier. The magician simply stood there, hands outstretched, as if doing nothing.

“Wow, amazing!” Ruo Xiaoxi was immediately captivated.

“Hee hee.” Yifulan smiled and with a wave of her hand, redirected the cards to fly around Ruo Xiaoxi. Each card danced as if imbued with life.

She produced a black top hat, and with a shake, a swarm of tiny bats flew out. Ruo Xiaoxi flinched, but when she picked one up from the counter, she realized it was just paper.

An illusion! It’s an illusion! I’m under an illusion!

What high-level magic was this?! The scene was like a special effect, not just unexpected, but unbelievably dazzling. Ruo Xiaoxi was starting to think it was actual magic.

Please, Magician-senpai, don’t use magic under the guise of magic!

“Interesting?” Yifulan snapped her fingers, and the cards surrounding Ruo Xiaoxi transformed into lifelike, glowing butterflies, leaving trails of light as they vanished into the air.

Ruo Xiaoxi stared, dumbfounded and awestruck. Questions filled her mind. How did they do that? “Teach me! I want to learn magic! It’s so romantic! Please teach me, I want to do that too!”

“Want to learn? That’ll cost extra.” Yifulan folded her arms, the performance over.

Ruo Xiaoxi hadn’t had enough. If she learned that trick, wouldn’t it be incredibly useful for flirting with older girls? The butterflies at the end were especially beautiful.

“I just noticed, are you wearing… the First High School badge?” Yifulan asked.

“Ah, yes, school just started today. I’m a first-year. How did you know the badge?”

“Hee hee, because Su Xiaoxiao and I graduated from First High. So you’re a new first-year. Enjoy your time at school; it’s a lot of fun.”

“Eh!? You’re graduates? So… you’re my seniors? Upperclassmen?”

“You could say that. Xiaoxiao and I just graduated last year. So you’re three years below us. I’ll give you a 30% discount on your milk tea.”

Yifulan sat down, resting her chin on her hands, chatting with her junior with interest.

During their conversation, Ruo Xiaoxi learned that Yifulan and Su Xiaoxiao were married. So, when Yifulan called Su Xiaoxiao “wife,” it was because she really was her wife!

A truly sweet yuri love story. They looked so happy.

Ruo Xiaoxi’s initial thoughts of getting their contact information faded. They were already a couple.

A sacred marriage vow protected them; they were off-limits. Besides, Ruo Xiaoxi loved seeing girls being affectionate. Their sweetness made her feel a pang of longing. I need to find a senpai to hug.

“You seem very interested in our love story.” Yifulan picked up the tarot cards again, a mysterious glint in her eyes. “Want me to tell your love fortune?”

“No… I don’t need that. I don’t believe in fortune-telling or horoscopes.”

“No? Then… how about something else? Like, have you been feeling like someone’s been following you, but you don’t know who’s watching you?”

“I don’t need anything el— Wait!” Ruo Xiaoxi gasped, swallowing hard, asking in disbelief, “Can… can you elaborate on that?”

Yifulan smiled, as if it were the simplest thing in the world.

“Don’t worry, I don’t think she’s a bad person. Think of her as a curious kitten, following you secretly, observing your life before approaching.”

“A kitten? A kitten?” Ruo Xiaoxi pressed.

“Who knows? Fortune-telling doesn’t reveal everything.” Yifulan shrugged, glancing towards a corner outside the shop.

Outside, the succubus Latona quickly ducked out of sight, pulling her tail in, heart pounding. Who is that? Such strong senses! She noticed me instantly…

Inside, Ruo Xiaoxi remained puzzled.

Shortly after, Su Xiaoxiao emerged from behind the counter with a glass of red wine, gently placing it before Ruo Xiaoxi. In a soft, gentle voice, she said, “Please enjoy.”

After handing over the glass, she held the round tray in front of her, standing obediently, silently watching Ruo Xiaoxi.

“Thank you.” Ruo Xiaoxi took the wine glass, frowning slightly. Something felt wrong.

Why red wine? Wasn’t it supposed to be a special milk tea?

Then, a sweet scent reached her nose. It wasn’t the smell of alcohol, but a familiar, peculiar scent — not milk tea, not wine, but… blood!?

Why… blood?

“Eh? This is…?”

Ruo Xiaoxi’s forehead beaded with sweat, her hand trembling slightly around the glass. A sense of unease washed over her as she looked timidly at the two girls before her.

Yifulan tilted her head with a smile, and then Ruo Xiaoxi heard her say—

“Aren’t you going to drink it, dear Miss Vampire?”

Chapter 74: Tarot Astrology Shop

City lights began to twinkle as dusk settled, illuminating streets and alleys.

After a fifteen-minute subway ride, Ruo Xiaoxi arrived home.

She walked to the commercial street, heading to the clothing store where she’d worked during the summer break to collect her wages. The money was transferred directly to her bank card.

“Come back and visit anytime!” the owner called out warmly.

“Visit…? I… I work here,” Ruo Xiaoxi muttered, feeling like her job mostly involved playing with the children, like a lucky charm attracting customers.

‘Mommy, there’s a pretty older sister over there, I want to go see!’

That was probably how she drew people in. While browsing, they’d often buy their daughters matching outfits. Little boys didn’t seem interested in clothes, but they would occasionally peek at Ruo Xiaoxi through the glass.

She wondered how many boys’ first loves, first aspirations of beauty, she had been.

With her earnings in hand, Ruo Xiaoxi walked out of the store, satisfied. Now she had money for school supplies, new dresses, and sunscreen, without having to touch the little nest egg she shared with her sister.

She had secretly been saving that nest egg as a dowry for her sister’s future wedding, slowly accumulating it bit by bit as a token of her brotherly love. But then she remembered she was a girl now…

After a brief moment of thought… Yes! She’d just marry her sister! That way, the nest egg would come full circle back to her! (Just kidding.)

“I’ll go to the supermarket. Time to celebrate getting paid.” As Ruo Xiaoxi descended the steps, she suddenly felt a gaze, a hidden observation.

“?” She stopped, alert.

She stood perfectly still, listening intently to the surrounding sounds, her eyes discreetly scanning the area.

One advantage of being a vampire was her heightened senses. Just as humans could feel when they were being watched, vampires had that sense amplified many times over.

“Hmm? Ever since leaving Xiaonuo’s house, I’ve kept feeling like someone’s watching me,” she murmured to herself.

Could some urban legend be haunting her? If so, she suggested those scary ghosts come out. She was a vampire too; they were practically colleagues. There was no need to scare each other. Just come out for a chat.

“If you have a crush on me, please come out and confess. Otherwise, it’ll be hard for me to reject you.”

Ruo Xiaoxi put her hands on her hips and shouted to the empty surroundings. The ensuing silence made her feel a bit silly for talking to herself.

“No one there… Oh well.” She shrugged.

After shopping at the supermarket and browsing for dresses, she realized it was already 10 PM.

On her way back, she spotted a milk tea shop. Suddenly craving milk tea, she stopped at the entrance, looking up at the illuminated sign that read “Xiaoqian Milk Tea Shop.”

“A milk tea shop? Sounds fancier than a regular milk tea place.” She hadn’t been here before. Pushing the door open, she stepped inside. The shop seemed closed, no customers in sight.

Of the two counters, only one, displaying a cabinet full of glasses, was lit.

The rest of the shop was dim. Two girls in uniform stood behind the illuminated counter. One, with long, pale pink hair, was affectionately hugging a girl with snow-white hair, whispering sweet nothings.

“Ah, Fufu, let… let go, we have a customer.” The girl in the embrace heard the door open and quickly pulled away, blushing.

Ruo Xiaoxi froze, wondering if she’d walked in on something. What were these two girls doing?

Wait a second, these two girls!

Her eyes widened slightly. She recognized them! They were the two girls from the free couple’s milk tea event on her Qixi Festival date with Senior Xia! (Qixi Festival-Chinese Valentine’s Day)

The pink-haired girl wore twintails and bat hair clips, radiating energy and cheerfulness. The snow-haired girl had smooth, cascading long hair, appearing elegant and shy.

Both had skin as fair and pure as jade, their delicate arms intertwined, their petite figures each exuding a unique charm. Their breathtaking beauty made it hard to look away.

Mascots… no, Aces! They were definitely the aces of this milk tea shop!

“Excuse me, customer, the milk tea shop is closed. However, the Tarot Astrology Shop is still open. We have a limited selection of milk tea. Are you interested?”

“Tarot Astrology Shop? What’s that…?” Ruo Xiaoxi hesitantly approached.

“It’s… a little shop we run inside the milk tea shop. We open at night, sell milk tea, perform magic tricks, and do fortune-telling.”

“I’m the astrologer, Yifulan. This is the owner of the Tarot Astrology Shop, Su Xiaoxiao.” The pink-haired girl gestured towards herself and then the other girl.

Ruo Xiaoxi was surprised. The owner was also a white-haired lolita, like her! And even shorter! Probably around 1.45 meters tall! Yes!

She suddenly felt like she’d won something.

“Eh, the owner? Then you’re…”

“That’s right, I’m the owner of the astrology shop, and she’s my wife.”

Yifulan hugged Su Xiaoxiao, beaming. Su Xiaoxiao blushed shyly, not resisting, leaning back into the embrace.

“Fufu… Taking advantage of the situation to touch me under the counter? You’ll get a spanking later.”

“Hee hee, you caught me! I’m sorry.”

So they were indeed a couple! Ruo Xiaoxi suddenly felt like she’d lost something.

“So, customer, would you like some milk tea, or would you like to see us perform a magic trick, or perhaps have your fortune told? It’s all for entertainment.” Yifulan spread a deck of tarot cards on the table.

“Eh? Wait a minute, you…” Suddenly, Yifulan paused, as if sensing something. She leaned closer, studying Ruo Xiaoxi carefully.

“It seems we have a special guest today.”

Chapter 73: You Will Surely Become the Brightest Star

“Xiaoxi, have you heard that first-year military training starts tomorrow?”

“What? Tomorrow? Wait, I completely forgot new students have military training.”

“So you’re totally unprepared? There’s no helping you, Xiaoxi, you’re such a scatterbrain. I happen to have extra towels, water bottles, and other things for military training. I’ll share some with you.”

As Ruo Xiaoxi thanked Lan Yinuo, she pondered the upcoming military training.

Looking at her delicate hands, she wondered if her frail body could withstand the rigors of training.

Decision made. Starting tomorrow, it’s my time of the month!

Besides the physical demands, Ruo Xiaoxi knew that as a vampire, while she wouldn’t disintegrate in sunlight, prolonged exposure would be tough.

Even ordinary people got sunburned and peeled. As a vampire, she would be even weaker than usual under the scorching sun. She’d learned that the hard way during the summer.

She might even start smoking and catch fire.

She was out of sunscreen. Time to restock.

That afternoon, the opening ceremony proceeded as scheduled.

Ruo Xiaoxi and Lan Yinuo carried small stools to the audience area, listening to the speeches. When it was the second-year representative’s turn, they saw Xia Zhibai walk onto the stage.

Xia Zhibai was well-known at school, partly because her election as student council president had generated buzz, and partly because her father had donated a large sum to improve the school’s facilities.

The rich heiress from novels had appeared in real life.

No matter how low-key Xia Zhibai tried to be, she was destined to be looked up to, like a snow lotus on a mountain peak, too distant and cold to approach.

In reality, she was quite approachable, but only those close to her knew that.

Applause thundered. Ruo Xiaoxi, seemingly producing them out of thin air, waved two glow sticks (useless in daylight) enthusiastically, fully embracing her role as the atmosphere maker.

Xia Zhibai, noticing Ruo Xiaoxi cheering her on, allowed herself a small, almost imperceptible smile.

Then, in a formal tone, Xia Zhibai delivered her welcoming speech flawlessly. Her poise, pleasant voice, and gentle demeanor, combined with the authority of the student council president, captivated the audience.

“Wow… that senior is so beautiful and capable,” Xiaonuo murmured in admiration.

“Right? I know Senior Xia. She’s usually quite girly and gentle, but on a formal stage, she’s incredibly commanding, like a domineering CEO.”

“A very onee-san vibe…” Xiaonuo whispered, thinking, Is this what a beautiful, kind, and dignified onee-san is like? I wish I could be as impressive as her…

“Eh? Xiaoxi, you know the student council president?” Xiaonuo suddenly realized.

“Yes, we’re quite close. Senior Xia even helps me with club matters,” Ruo Xiaoxi said proudly. It was indeed something to boast about among the first-years.

When Senior Xia was gentle, Ruo Xiaoxi wanted to be playful. But when she was being her domineering self, Ruo Xiaoxi’s legs turned to jelly.

“Eh—quite close? How close? Are you relatives? Or…?”

“No, no, just friends who met occasionally and sometimes hang out.” Ruo Xiaoxi waved her hand dismissively. Well… we’ve also been to her house several times.

“I see.” Xiaonuo, trusting Ruo Xiaoxi completely, simply nodded.

But for some reason, she felt a pang of competitive pressure. Now that they were at school, knowing Ruo Xiaoxi was popular, she worried about being left out.

That won’t happen, right? After all, Xiaoxi and I… shared a forbidden fruit…

She wouldn’t just… lift her skirt and forget about me, right? A heartless girl who forgets the old love for the new? But even knowing Xiaoxi is a flirt, I still really like her.

Just by standing in front of her, Ruo Xiaoxi could charm the panties off Xiaonuo.

Waaaah, she’s so cute, and so nice…

Secretly watching Ruo Xiaoxi enthusiastically waving her glow sticks, Lan Yinuo felt a surge of envy. I want to be more impressive too.

One day, I want Xiaoxi to cheer for me like that…

The first day of school passed quickly. After the welcoming celebrations, the rigorous military training and classes would begin. It wouldn’t be as relaxed as today.

Perhaps because of Ruo Xiaoxi’s speech in class, many students approached Lan Yinuo to chat. The girls, having closer proximity, took the lead, while the boys, more hesitant, offered help whenever needed.

Xiaonuo quickly settled into the class. Her classmates were all bright and friendly.

However, they were also quite gossipy, trying to pry information about her and Ruo Xiaoxi, mainly because Ruo Xiaoxi’s “infidelity declaration” had been so bold.

Watching Xiaonuo surrounded by friends, Ruo Xiaoxi hummed contentedly, heading home with her off-campus pass.

She felt like Xiaonuo was her childhood friend. Just because Xiaonuo’s mom had asked her to look after Xiaonuo, Ruo Xiaoxi was doing her best to help, wanting to show she was responsible.

Xiaonuo had many worries, but she was sensitive and didn’t know how to express them.

Ruo Xiaoxi understood the fear of social interaction; she had experienced it herself.

She used to prefer being alone, enduring loneliness, afraid of others disrupting her routine. Words she wanted to say would get stuck in her throat, swallowed down in frustration.

Sometimes, even if she bought the wrong food in the cafeteria, she wouldn’t dare complain, just thinking, Oh well. When enthusiastic people approached her, she wouldn’t know how to respond, her expression awkward and stiff.

Yet, her inner world was rich and vibrant, yearning for the sunlight outside, needing someone to reach out and pull her out of her dark room, into the bright, open fields.

No longer a shut-in, but the brightest, most radiant star in school!

So, starting with this high school life, Ruo Xiaoxi would guide her. Maybe rewards like kisses would motivate Xiaonuo and give her courage?

After all, Xiaonuo’s feelings for her were far from timid; she was full of courage when pursuing love.

72. Don’t Fight Because of Me! 

After the class meetings, everyone went back to organize their dorms.

Ruo Xiaoxi, having already unpacked, stayed in the classroom, meticulously labeling her new textbooks.

The students had scattered, leaving the classroom empty and quiet.

“Ruo Xiaoxi!” Two figures appeared at the doorway.

“Huh?” She looked up to see Xia Zhibai and Yin Huixue waving at her.

“What’s up, Sister Xia? And Senior Yin?” Ruo Xiaoxi put down her pen, stood up, and walked towards the door.

Yin Huixue stepped forward. “Just came to see you, my cute junior.”

Xia Zhibai, about to speak, closed her mouth and glared at Yin Huixue. Always stirring things up! If she weren’t her best friend, she’d have punched her by now.

“Me? Is there something interesting about me? By the way, why are you two together?”

“Us? We’re both in the Student Council, and we’re classmates in Class 6. She’s the Student Council President, and I’m her trusty assistant, the Communist Youth League Secretary,” Yin Huixue explained.

Xia Zhibai crossed her arms. “Xue’er is usually quite reliable, but I don’t know what happened today. Ever since she met a certain junior, she seems to have developed a mischievous streak, enjoying my embarrassment a little too much.”

“Oh, Sister Xue must be so busy welcoming all the new students. It wasn’t intentional.”

“Huh? Did you know the junior I was talking about is you?” Xia Zhibai’s forehead twitched. Whose side was her own girlfriend on?

Yin Huixue chuckled. The junior’s words were so sweetly manipulative, yet so pleasant to hear. People said green tea girls were masters of deception, but who didn’t like sweet-talking girls?

No wonder Zhibai was having such a hard time. Winning over such a cute girl wouldn’t be easy.

“Sigh, whatever. Here’s your day-student pass. You can use it to leave campus through the main gate, but you have to be back before morning reading the next day.”

“A day-student pass!? Thank you, Sister Xia!” Ruo Xiaoxi took the card, which displayed her name and photo. It was valid for the entire first year.

Perfect! She needed this.

She had to go home tonight to collect her wages from the children’s clothing store. That was her textbook money.

“So happy, aren’t you? Shouldn’t you show your gratitude somehow?” Xia Zhibai bent down, tapping her cheek with her finger.

Ruo Xiaoxi blinked, glancing at Yin Huixue, who was watching with an expectant and curious expression.

The senior seemed more intrigued than anything, like someone eager to sample a new tea.

“Mwah!” Ruo Xiaoxi stood on tiptoe, taking advantage of the empty hallway to kiss Xia Zhibai’s cheek. Clutching the day-student pass, she beamed. “Thank you, Sister Xia!”

“What about me? What about me? I want a kiss too! I can’t just stand here watching you two be lovey-dovey.”

“You? No way. Don’t be nosy,” Xia Zhibai pushed Yin Huixue away. What was she trying to pull?

“Hee hee.” Ruo Xiaoxi giggled mischievously. She wasn’t stingy with her kisses. Her alluring eyes seemed to whisper to Yin Huixue, If you want one, earn it with your affection later~

Ruo Xiaoxi told herself she was simply being polite, responding to the senior’s gaze. With Sister Xia around, she wouldn’t flirt with other girls. As for any misunderstandings, it was definitely her own captivating eyes that were to blame!

Caught in that gaze, Yin Huixue gulped, feeling a pang of envy.

She suddenly envied Xia Zhibai for having such a beautiful girlfriend, even if they weren’t officially together yet. It seemed pretty much inevitable.

Wow, she understood now! This was Ruo Xiaoxi!

“Sister, there are plenty of girls better than me. I’m sure you’ll find someone you like, whether it’s a boy or a girl. And you’re so gentle, like when you pinched my cheeks in the dorm…”

“Hmm? What? She pinched your cheeks in the dorm?” Xia Zhibai’s senses sharpened.

“Yes, Sister said I was cute and pinched my cheeks…” Ruo Xiaoxi clasped her hands behind her back, looking as innocent as a child.

Xia Zhibai slowly turned a murderous gaze towards Yin Huixue, growling, “Xue’er—”

A chill ran down Yin Huixue’s spine, and she forced a smile, raising her hands defensively.

“Ahaha! Well, now that you mention it… Why bring this up now? Look, I just couldn’t resist! Her cheeks were so soft and pinchable! Whoa, hey, no hitting…!”

Xia Zhibai and Yin Huixue started play-fighting, Yin Huixue backing away towards the railing.

“Hey! Sister Xia, Sister Xue! Sister Xue only pinched my cheeks, nothing else! Don’t be angry, Sister Xia!” Ruo Xiaoxi stamped her foot anxiously, fanning the flames.

“If Xue’er tries anything else, I’ll spank her so hard her butt will be swollen!”

“You can’t fight because of me! We’re all good friends! We’re not fake friends!”

“Oh my god, Xiaoxi, please spare me! I was wrong! Stop talking!” Yin Huixue, pinned against the railing, let out a series of distressed giggles. Ruo Xiaoxi practically cheered them on from the sidelines.

Hee hee~ Ruo Xiaoxi stuck out her tongue.

She’d said she was closed for business today! Did they really think they could sample her tea so easily? Maybe when she was feeling peckish…

Just as Ruo Xiaoxi was congratulating herself on her little scheme and preparing to sneak away, Xia Zhibai seemed to catch on, freezing mid-fight.

Suddenly, Ruo Xiaoxi stiffened, feeling two pairs of eyes burning into her back, sending shivers down her spine.

“Ruo… Xiao… Xi!” Xia Zhibai approached menacingly.

Ruo Xiaoxi turned to face the looming shadow, forcing a nervous laugh. “W-we should be happy on the first day of school! A little playful fighting is fun, r-right?!”

“I’ll go back to the dorm now! I just remembered I haven’t finished unpacking! Bye!”

Ruo Xiaoxi bolted, a master of the art of running away. Xia Zhibai could easily catch her, but mindful of her position at school, she held back.

“You little rascal. Calling you lively is an understatement.”

If they were at home, she’d pin her down on the sofa, stare into her teary eyes, and whisper, demanding to know if she dared to be mischievous again, and then administer some loving punishment.

Xia Zhibai leaned against the doorframe, hand on her hip, shaking her head. But despite herself, she couldn’t help but smile at Ruo Xiaoxi’s playful antics.

Knowing she couldn’t outrun Sister Xia, Ruo Xiaoxi ran without looking back, her chest heaving.

She bumped into Lan Yinuo, who was just returning from the dorm. Nuonuo stared at the sprinting Ruo Xiaoxi, bewildered. “Xiaoxi? Why are you running so fast? Did you do something wrong?”

“I don’t know! Run! If I get caught this time, I’m definitely getting it!”

Ruo Xiaoxi didn’t have time to explain, scooping up Nuonuo and carrying her towards the dorm.

“W-wait! I, I just left the dorm…” The innocent Nuonuo, perched on Ruo Xiaoxi’s shoulder, cried out in despair. Just a few steps from the classroom, she was being carried back.

71. City Girls Sure Know How to Play

“What the heck? Why is the class next door so hyped? Did someone confess their love on the first day of school?” In Class 3 next door, the thunderous applause could be heard through the wall.

The students in the front row of Class 3 facepalmed, eager to find out what was going on.

Back in Class 4, Lan Yinuo seemed completely oblivious to the impact of her words. Looking startled, she quickly sat down, blushing crimson, burying her face in her hands on the desk.

“Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap! What was that? Did those two just perform a coordinated confession routine? The first one says she likes girls, and the second one immediately confesses to her? This is…!”

“Are they showing off their love? Did I just get force-fed a mouthful of dog food?”

“So it really does happen! X-san, the yuri flowers are blooming in our hometown.”

The boys, loving the drama, whooped and hollered to express their excitement, while the girls gasped and exclaimed “Wow!” It was a chorus of amazement, echoing through the classroom.

All the pressure now landed on Ruo Xiaoxi, who was also momentarily stunned.

Nuonuo, tell me honestly, and you call yourself socially anxious? She’d been worried about Nuonuo being too shy and withdrawn, wanting to help her fit in. Now, thanks to this, the entire class would remember them both.

Their homeroom teacher, a young woman who looked no older than twenty-five or twenty-six, stood at the podium, covering her mouth with her hand as she chuckled, her face flushed.

“Teacher, are you blushing?” a mischievous boy in the front row called out.

“No, I’m not! Don’t be silly. You’re just seeing things.” The teacher shot the boy a playful glare, then clapped her hands. “Alright, alright, it seems Ruo Xiaoxi and Lan Yinuo are very good friends. It reminds me of my own best friend from high school. We were inseparable.”

The teacher skillfully steered the narrative away from romance, framing it as a close friendship, though the undeniable air of ambiguity between the two girls remained.

“Ahem, excuse me! I have something to add, if I may, teacher?” Ruo Xiaoxi raised her hand. The teacher nodded but gave her a subtle look.

Some secrets are better kept private, or at least expressed more discreetly.

Ruo Xiaoxi, of course, wasn’t going to talk about her and Nuonuo. Instead, she stood up, turned to face the class, and said, “Lan Yinuo’s self-introduction didn’t fully capture who she is.”

“Xiaoxi…” Lan Yinuo looked up, puzzled.

The class quieted down, everyone’s attention now on Ruo Xiaoxi. Even those who had been buried in their books were now intrigued.

Facing all the unfamiliar faces, Ruo Xiaoxi felt a little awkward, but she was much more composed than Nuonuo. At least she could stand here and speak to the entire class.

“So I’d like to say a few words on her behalf. Lan Yinuo is a very reserved girl, introverted and shy. She sometimes stumbles over her words when meeting new people,” Ruo Xiaoxi continued.

“Just now, when the teacher mentioned self-introductions, she was shaking so much I had to hold her leg down to calm her down.”

“Whoa, she’s that shy?” a voice of surprise came from the back.

“Yes. She’s not very good at making friends, and she even has mild social anxiety. But if you’re willing to be her friend, she’ll cherish that friendship deeply.”

Ruo Xiaoxi paused, then concluded sincerely, “So, what I’m saying is, if you like Nuonuo, please reach out to her, be her friend, and make sure she doesn’t feel lonely. That’s all.”

“I see! Got it!” The tall boy in the back, the one Ruo Xiaoxi had charmed with her smile, was the first to respond, earning himself another sweet smile as a reward.

He was practically floating on air, feeling like his life was complete.

“Xiaoxi… thank you.” Lan Yinuo clutched her hands shyly. So Xiaoxi had been trying to help her overcome her social anxiety all along, while she’d been making a scene with her ill-advised confession.

Ruo Xiaoxi gave her a look that said, I’ve set the stage for you. Now make some friends in high school, or I’ll give you a good thrashing!

“Oh, right! One more thing. I just heard some rumors going around about whether I also like Nuonuo.” Ruo Xiaoxi suddenly spoke up again.

The gossiping in the back rows instantly ceased, everyone exchanging accusing glances.

The subject of their gossip had overheard them! Had they offended her? What should they do?

“I’d like to clarify—” Ruo Xiaoxi took a deep breath. In the ensuing silence, as the entire class held its breath, she declared confidently, “It’s not a rumor!”

The flames, which had just begun to die down, erupted once more, ignited by an even bigger spark!

“OHHHHHHHH—!”

“I want to go home! This is torture! Dog food on my phone, dog food in my games, and now dog food at school!”

“Holy moly, holy moly, holy moly! Holy… cow!” someone nearly broke into yodeling.

Thanks to these two girls, the first homeroom class of the year became a truly unforgettable experience.

After class, students from Class 3 poured into their classroom, curious about the commotion they’d heard. The students of Class 4 eagerly recounted the events.

“So, it really was a confession,” a boy from Class 3, hands in his pockets, said after eavesdropping.

“Where did you learn that accent? Do you think it makes you sound cool?” a girl teased.

“I’m a country bumpkin, a total rube. Never seen anything like this before.” The boy stared wide-eyed, marveling, “City girls sure know how to play…”

70. Hi Everyone, I’m Ruo Xiaoxi, Gender: Female, Hobby: Girls 

“Why are you glaring at me? Do you want some too? Go ask if they have any left. Do you think I’m Santa Claus?” Ruo Xiaoxi, clutching the mountain of gifts, started towards her dorm upstairs.

Who’d want that junk? Xia Zhibai rolled her eyes, chasing after her and aiming a playful kick.

“I do! I don’t just want gifts, I want you.”

“Hee hee, missed me!” Ruo Xiaoxi lifted her leg, hopping lightly to avoid Xia Zhibai’s kick. She stuck out her tongue playfully and grinned mischievously.

Seeing her stick out her tongue, Xia Zhibai knew she was deliberately trying to annoy her.

“Are you looking for a spanking?”

“Hmph, I wouldn’t let you spank me even if you tried. Besides, we’re at school, you can’t do anything~” Ruo Xiaoxi wiggled her backside, her skirt swaying slightly. Then, with a sudden burst of speed, she dashed off with her gifts, breaking into a full sprint.

Gotta run! Someone’s getting flustered, but I’m not saying who!

“Ruo Xiaoxi, don’t you run away from me!” Xia Zhibai took off after her.

The two chased each other up the stairs. Ruo Xiaoxi tossed her gifts onto her bed and then ran back downstairs, letting out a shriek that echoed through the hallway.

…After settling into her dorm, Ruo Xiaoxi headed to her classroom with her backpack.

She was assigned to Class 4, which was easy enough to find. With so many new students around, she just followed the crowd. Six classrooms per floor, three floors in total.

As she reached her classroom, she spotted Lan Yinuo standing at the doorway.

“Nuonuo!” Ruo Xiaoxi called out cheerfully, trotting over. “You’re here already! Why are you standing outside? Why not go in? There should be plenty of seats.”

“Xiaoxi, I, I was waiting for you…” Lan Yinuo’s eyes lit up at the sight of Ruo Xiaoxi, and she hurried to meet her.

Ruo Xiaoxi tilted her head, puzzled. “Waiting for me? You didn’t have to. Do you want to sit together? You could’ve just gone in, picked two desks, put your bag down, and said they were taken.”

“Ah… wouldn’t that be, um, not very nice?” Lan Yinuo fidgeted nervously.

Nuonuo’s social anxiety was acting up again. It was the first day of school, a completely new environment with unfamiliar faces. She was even too shy to enter the classroom, so she just waited for Ruo Xiaoxi outside.

“What’s not nice about it? If I came late, you’d be standing here forever, turning into a waiting-wife stone!” Ruo Xiaoxi teased, leading her into the classroom.

“A-a waiting-wife stone…!?”

“Huh?” Ruo Xiaoxi turned, noticing Lan Yinuo’s blush. Realizing her slip-up, she quickly covered her mouth.

“I wasn’t thinking… Just, just pretend you didn’t hear that!”

“Oh, okay…”

“You two in the back, please find your seats quickly. I’m about to take attendance. If you see any classmates still outside, call them in.” The teacher’s voice came from the podium.

“Okay, teacher!” Ruo Xiaoxi replied brightly, taking Lan Yinuo’s wrist and leading her to find seats.

It was strange. Usually, everyone fought for the front seats, but the older students seemed to prefer the back. Ruo Xiaoxi and Lan Yinuo found two seats in the front row.

Since they were both short, sitting in the front wasn’t so bad, except for the constant chalk dust.

“Xiaoxi, have you been to the dorm yet? We’re in the same room.” Lan Yinuo whispered.

“I have. Wait, really? We’re in the same dorm? Where’s your bed?”

“The lower bunk on the left as you enter.”

“Wow, so I’m on the top bunk above you! That was the only bed left when I arrived.”

This high school had good facilities; not just functional but comfortable. Four people to a room, with desks provided next to each bed. Everyone had a decent amount of personal space.

So, she and Nuonuo were roommates, which meant two more potential friends to get to know.

Perhaps… she could entice her roommates into joining her club? The Tea Ceremony and Slacking Off Club was perfect for those who enjoyed relaxing and taking it easy. It would depend on their interests, though.

Ruo Xiaoxi suspected that recruiting members for her club would be her biggest challenge in the coming days.

After taking attendance, the teacher held the customary first class meeting, which included the classic self-introduction segment. A triennial ritual, just as nerve-wracking every time.

At the mention of self-introductions, Nuonuo trembled like a frightened chick, as if the sky was falling.

Ruo Xiaoxi wasn’t sure what to say. Everyone else was just stating their name and hobbies. When her turn came, all eyes were on the girl with the snow-white hair.

The entire class was focused on her, with some glances also directed at Lan Yinuo. Nuonuo felt like collateral damage; being next to such a dazzling girl inevitably drew some attention.

“Um…” Ruo Xiaoxi scratched her cheek and blurted out, “Hi everyone, I’m Ruo Xiaoxi. Uh, gender: female… hobby: girls.”

Contrary to her expectations, instead of the stunned silence she’d imagined, the class paused for half a second before erupting in a cacophony of excited chatter.

Their homeroom teacher, an intelligent and beautiful woman, pushed up her glasses and chuckled. “It seems Ruo Xiaoxi is a girl with a lot of personality. And very pretty, too. Ruo Xiaoxi, may I ask, is your hair dyed? I’m sure everyone is curious.”

“No, it’s natural.” Ruo Xiaoxi was still planning to dye it light brown.

“A fairy descended from heaven!” a boy called out from the back row. Ruo Xiaoxi glanced at him, offering a shy yet sweet smile. The boy instantly fell silent, dumbstruck.

Perhaps, in that moment, he understood the meaning of “a glance that could launch a thousand ships.”

Ruo Xiaoxi’s angelic face had shattered his heart into a million pieces. He suddenly realized he’d never seen a girl so beautiful in his life.

Ruo Xiaoxi knew how attractive she was and how to charm boys, but unfortunately for them, as they’d just heard, her preference was girls.

She didn’t drink the blood of boys, and she only flirted with girls.

So, did she really need to write “lesbian” across her forehead?

Just as Ruo Xiaoxi sat down, it was Lan Yinuo’s turn to speak. Blushing, she softly continued, “My name is Lan Yinuo…”

“I like Ruo Xiaoxi…”

With that, the classroom exploded, like a spark igniting a powder keg.

This time, the room really erupted.

69. Cute Tiger Descends the Mountain, Adorable Beast Unleashed

“Here’s my dorm. Just down the stairs and in a bit. Are you used to dorm life? It’s definitely not as convenient as having your own space. Things like sharing bathrooms and waiting in line for showers.”

“I’m used to it. My middle school was a private boarding school.”

“A private school? The tuition must have been expensive.”

“Yeah, but the public schools in my hometown weren’t very good. There were a lot of troublemakers. So my family sent both me and my sister to private school. The teachers there were really good.”

“No wonder you have such good grades, getting a guaranteed admission.” Xia Zhibai mused, chin in hand. When it came to academics, Ruo Xiaoxi was a diligent and focused student.

That was one of the reasons Xia Zhibai liked her. Hardworking girls radiated a special kind of charm.

But since Ruo Xiaoxi was already used to dorm life, there was nothing to worry about.

“Oh, right, let me show you the common area. You can wash your face and brush your teeth here at night when it’s crowded. There are also individual shower stalls.” Xia Zhibai led her to the right.

Each floor of the dormitory had a common area, quite spacious, with tiled floors and walls, looking clean and tidy. When they arrived, several seniors were washing up.

“Huh? Student Council President, showing a new junior around?” someone greeted Xia Zhibai.

“Yeah, just showing a friend around. And please, just call me by my name, like before. ‘Student Council President’ sounds too formal.”

“Hello, seniors,” Ruo Xiaoxi greeted politely, her hands clasped in front of her, bowing slightly.

“Haha, having a friend as the Student Council President, I could brag about that for three days straight! This junior is so cute. I didn’t know welcoming new students could lead to meeting such a pretty girl! What a surprise!”

“What, regretting not signing up for the welcoming committee now?” another senior teased, nudging her with her shoulder.

“I wanted to! I was hoping to meet a cute boy and help him out. But then I thought, as a girl, he’d probably end up carrying my stuff.”

Watching the seniors’ banter, Ruo Xiaoxi felt a bit self-conscious, being the new kid on the block. The seniors were all so comfortable and familiar with the school. It would take her some time to adjust to this unfamiliar environment.

Xia Zhibai smiled at them and continued showing Ruo Xiaoxi around.

Taking advantage of a moment when no one was around, she opened the door to a shower stall to give her a peek inside. The space was small, but it had everything: shelves for toiletries and hooks for towels.

“I don’t recommend using the communal showers, though. If there’s a long wait, try asking other dorms if they have a free stall.”

“Is there some risk to using the communal showers?” Ruo Xiaoxi looked up, puzzled.

“No, not really. The dorm supervisors on this floor are all aunties. Men aren’t allowed in, even to help with luggage. They’re stopped at the door. Nothing bad has ever happened.”

“Then why don’t you recommend them, Sister Xia…?”

“It’s just… well, even though everyone in the dorm is a girl, it’s still best to avoid walking around in the hallways in revealing clothing. There’s no specific reason, just… a suggestion…”

“Oh~ I understand. It’s Sister Xia’s personal preference.” Ruo Xiaoxi smiled slyly, as if she’d figured it out.

“No, it’s not! I don’t have any ulterior motives! Anyway, as long as you understand!” Xia Zhibai stammered, eager to leave the crowded common area and pull Ruo Xiaoxi away.

During the summer break, with her limited social circle, it hadn’t been a big deal. But with Ruo Xiaoxi’s unique and stunning beauty, coming to school was like a cute tiger descending the mountain, an adorable beast unleashed upon the world.

Who knew how many girls she would captivate!

After all, this was a girl who had instantly charmed Xia Zhibai, turning a straight girl gay. She likely held a similar power and allure for other girls.

So, Xia Zhibai felt protective of Ruo Xiaoxi, like a mother hen guarding her chick, wanting to keep a close eye on her and prevent her from wandering off.

“Also, if you don’t want to live in the dorms, I can help you apply for a day-student permit so you can go home at night. It’s not far, right?”

“Mhm, thank you, Sister Xia. So, about the club… how’s that going?”

“The club?”

“The one I mentioned before, the one I wanted to start. Is that possible?” Ruo Xiaoxi clasped her hands together in front of her chest, looking at Xia Zhibai with hopeful anticipation.

Xia Zhibai pondered. She hadn’t heard of a first-year student starting a club before.

But Ruo Xiaoxi seemed so eager to establish her tea ceremony club. This unprecedented request would require some inquiries at the Student Council.

“Starting a club isn’t easy. If you really want to do it, you’ll need to submit an application, outlining the club’s activities, goals, and so on. I’ll do my best to smooth things over for you with the paperwork.”

“Really!? That’s great! Thank you, Sister Xia!” Ruo Xiaoxi happily hugged her waist.

“Hold on, hold on. It’s not a sure thing yet, and you’re already acting cute? But there is one definite requirement: you need at least five founding members. Can you recruit five people to join you?”

“Five people…” Ruo Xiaoxi looked down, counting on her fingers. Herself, Sister Xia, and little Nuonuo… that was only three. She needed two more. Where would she find them?

“Hey, did I just see you count three fingers? Besides me joining your club, who else are you counting?” Xia Zhibai was surprisingly observant, catching Ruo Xiaoxi’s small gesture.

Feeling her gaze, Ruo Xiaoxi quickly hid her fingers. “Friends. Just some friends I know.”

“You just started school today. You made friends already, just walking through the gate? Xue’er has her own club; she can’t help you like I can.”

“It’s not a senior… it’s a long story. Just a friend I know who also happens to be starting school today.”

“Hmm?” Xia Zhibai leaned closer, her gaze fixed on Ruo Xiaoxi, trying to detect any nervousness or flaws in her story that might reveal a lie.

Ruo Xiaoxi swallowed, meeting Sister Xia’s gaze without flinching. If she couldn’t even handle this small crisis, how could she be a free-spirited Little Green Tea?

Xia Zhibai scrutinized her for a moment, but unable to find anything amiss, decided to trust her for now.

Xia Zhibai then led Ruo Xiaoxi around the floor, not exactly visiting other dorms, but peeking in as they walked past, catching glimpses of the seniors’ daily lives. A few doors were closed.

“Hey, is that the white-socked junior who arrived today? She’s kind of cute.”

“White-socked junior? Where?”

“The one with white hair and knee-highs who just walked past. She can’t be far. She’s so unique! Quick, let’s go see.”

After one tour, without knowing her name, Ruo Xiaoxi became known to many seniors as the “white-socked junior.” White hair, white socks, cute girl – these formed their first impression.

While Xia Zhibai went back to her dorm to find a new dress she had bought for Ruo Xiaoxi, a few seniors spotted her standing in the hallway and beckoned her over. “White-socked junior! Over here!”

“Huh? Are you calling me, senior?” Ruo Xiaoxi pointed at herself. White-socked junior? What a strange nickname.

“Come here, have some candy! You’re so adorable.” Once Ruo Xiaoxi approached, the senior placed several lollipops in her hand. Ruo Xiaoxi accepted them, stammering her thanks, a little bewildered.

Then, seniors from another dorm called her over, stuffing her arms with snacks. Soon, more and more people were calling out to her, and Ruo Xiaoxi, clearly popular with the seniors, hurried over to each one.

She was petite and cute, and her small stature made everyone want to dote on her like a little loli.

“Xiaoxi, I found it! I saw this dress and thought it would suit you. I bought it as a welcome gift… Huh? Where did she go?” Xia Zhibai emerged from her dorm, dress in hand, looking around.

“I’m here!” Ruo Xiaoxi reappeared, looking rather triumphant, her arms overflowing with a miscellany of gifts, nearly spilling onto the floor.

“Where did you get all of that?” Xia Zhibai was momentarily stunned.

“Lots of seniors gave them to me just now. They seem to really like me.”

“You…!” Xia Zhibai put her hands on her hips, a mixture of amusement and exasperation bubbling within her. Why did she have to accept everything everyone gave her? She really was a little troublemaker!

And now she was proudly showing off her loot, as if she’d done something praiseworthy and expected to be commended!

Seeing Xia Zhibai speechless, just staring at her, Ruo Xiaoxi peeked out from behind the mountain of gifts, tilting her head adorably fifteen degrees. “What?” she asked innocently.