Chapter 182 : A Very Serious Problem
"Mom, who’s this?"
After stepping out of her room, Ling Ye noticed another person sitting in the living room besides her mother. No wonder she kept hearing voices while she was busy typing away in her room.
Having spent the whole day writing, Ling Ye’s eyes were tired, so she quietly walked over to the living room and nestled into her mother’s embrace, relaxing in the familiar warmth and closing her eyes contentedly.
"This is Bai Yiyue. You can call her Sister Bai."
"Hello, Sister Bai... Eh!?"
Ling Ye suddenly realized something was off, her eyes widening as she looked at the figure sitting in the living room, her mouth dropping open in shock.
Disbelieving, she left her mother's arms and walked up to Bai Yiyue for a closer look. Once she confirmed it was indeed Bai Yiyue, she rushed back to her mother, tugging on her sleeve. "Mom, Mom! Why is Bai Yiyue at our house?"
“Please call her Sister Bai or Sister Yiyue. As for why she’s here, well, that’s because she knows Mom~”
Hearing this, Ling Ye looked up at her mother with newfound admiration.
"How long will Sister Bai be staying? Can I ask her for an autograph?" Ling Ye looked at Ling Ning with hopeful eyes.
Ling Ning smiled, gently patting her daughter’s soft hair. “Sister Bai is staying overnight, and as for the autograph, well, that depends on whether she’s willing. But since you’re so adorable, I’m sure she’ll agree, right?”
“Of course! Ling Ye’s so cute; I’ll sign as many as she wants.”
Ever since Ling Ye entered the room, Bai Yiyue had been carefully observing her. She wanted to find a way to get along with Ling Ning's daughter, and this request for an autograph was the perfect opportunity.
"Yay! I’ll go grab my notebook and pen!"
With a cheer, Ling Ye dashed back to her room, and soon returned with a pink notebook and a pen. Under her eager gaze, Bai Yiyue signed her name with a flourish.
Watching her daughter happily cling to Bai Yiyue, Ling Ning smiled softly. “Well, I’ll leave you two to bond. I’m going to take a shower.”
Hearing this, Bai Yiyue’s heart screamed to suggest, “Let’s shower together!” But with Ling Ye present, she could only keep the thought to herself.
"Ah~ I really wish I could shower with Ling Ning," Bai Yiyue thought to herself, unable to ignore the sound of the shower.
When Ling Ning finished, she walked over to Bai Yiyue, who was still chatting with Ling Ye. “I’m done. You can go shower now. Feel free to wear my clothes—I’m sure you don’t mind?”
Bai Yiyue nodded eagerly. Of course she didn’t mind—she’d actually love to wear the clothes Ling Ning had just taken off. But, mindful of Ling Ye’s presence, she didn’t voice that thought. If Ling Ye heard, her image in the young girl’s eyes might just crumble.
With the clothes Ling Ning handed her, Bai Yiyue headed to the bathroom. As she began undressing, she noticed something in the laundry basket that caught her eye—a pair of white underwear with a cute cartoon character, QB, printed on it. Her gaze sharpened instantly.
Just as she was reaching for it, she spotted a second pair—black lace panties.
Now, she was torn. Which of these could belong to Ling Ning? Judging by size, the white cartoon-print pair seemed more like hers, but then again, Ling Ye was just a kid and probably wouldn’t wear black lace, right?
"Ah, why am I even thinking about something so perverted? Focus on the shower!" Bai Yiyue shook her head, frustrated, and forced herself to shower, all while vowing to somehow confirm Ling Ning’s style someday.
When she finished, she returned to the living room to find Ling Ning typing away on her computer. Ling Ye had already retired to her room, exhausted after a full day of writing.
Seeing Bai Yiyue out of makeup after her shower, Ling Ning couldn’t help but feel struck by her natural beauty. Bai Yiyue looked even prettier, almost like a completely different person.
Noticing Ling Ning’s surprised expression, Bai Yiyue smirked, “What do you think? Mesmerized by my beauty, are you?”
Ling Ning rolled her eyes. “You really don’t have an ounce of shame, do you?”
Maybe it was that lingering sense of familiarity, but even though she couldn’t fully recall her childhood with Bai Yiyue, Ling Ning felt like she was talking to an old friend, totally relaxed.
“Can I take that as a compliment? By the way, where am I sleeping tonight? Should I sleep with you?”
Ling Ning maintained a neutral expression. “What are you talking about? You’re sleeping on the couch, of course.”
“Aww, no! I wanna sleep with you! Please?”
Ling Ning cringed at Bai Yiyue’s overly sweet tone. If her fans could see her like this, she wondered how they’d react.
"By the way, don’t you have a concert tomorrow? Don’t you need to be there early?”
Bai Yiyue shook her head. “Not too early. As long as I’m at the stadium by six in the evening, it’s fine.”
"Alright then, it’s getting late anyway. We should rest.” Ling Ning closed her laptop, got up, and headed to her room.
"Wait! You’re really going to make me sleep on the couch? At least give me a blanket!"
Ling Ning turned back and gave her a blank stare. “If you don’t hurry, I’m shutting the door.”
“Oh~ Ling Ning, you’re the best!”
They both ended up in the same bed. Like an excited child, Bai Yiyue would close her eyes, then peek at Ling Ning, smile goofily, and close her eyes again, repeating the cycle until she was making it impossible for Ling Ning to sleep.
"Are you planning to sleep or not? If not, go sleep in the living room."
“I’m sleeping, I’m sleeping! It’s just… I haven’t seen you in so long, so I want to look at you a bit more. By the way, Ling Ning, I’ve noticed a really serious issue.”
“What’s the problem?”
“It’s that your chest is actually bigger than mine! Isn’t that a serious issue?”
“Alright, that’s it—out!”
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Author's Note:
Today’s cross-promotion is with "A Youthful Story of a Supernatural Con Artist," by fellow author Daxia Bu Sha Wei Niang. Summary:
He once foretold Yukino’s fate and matched couples for Tuanzi. He divined Kuroneko’s face and cast an I Ching hexagram for Kirino. He can sever paths of destiny and solve issues of love.
But the only thing he can’t see is his own life and death.
Everyone: “Is that why you have a harem?”
A lighthearted read. If interested, go check it out!