Chapter 554 : Hello, Is This the Police
"Hello, is this the police? Yes, it’s about that perverted, clingy lunatic from last time. This time, she’s at the gate of S University. You’ll send someone over quickly? Alright, thanks."
"Ling Ning, are you seriously making that call?"
Bai Yiyue stared blankly at Ling Ning. If she had known this would happen, she would’ve just kept her mouth shut and only answered Ling Ning’s questions. How had things come to this? However, she wasn’t too worried since she noticed Ling Ning’s phone wasn’t even unlocked. Clearly, she was just joking.
Ling Ning sighed lightly. "If your fans ever found out that their idol is actually a perverted lunatic who likes stealing panties, I wonder how they’d react. I’m a bit curious~"
"Please, absolutely not, I beg you!"
After a brief pause, Bai Yiyue added, "Besides, I only like your panties, Ling Ning! I’m not interested in anyone else’s!"
"You’re seriously a pervert, aren’t you?!"
Ignoring Bai Yiyue’s continued protests, Ling Ning strode forward. Bai Yiyue, realizing she was being left behind, quickly quieted down and followed.
For lunch, Ling Ning deliberately chose a quiet restaurant and reserved a private booth. Given Bai Yiyue’s celebrity status, it was safer to avoid sitting in a public spot, even though it would’ve been quicker. Better safe than sorry.
"Ling Ning, what do you usually do after lunch?"
"What else? Find a place to sleep, obviously. What did you expect?" Ling Ning rolled her eyes and pulled out her phone to settle the bill.
As her balance shrank, Ling Ning suddenly remembered she should’ve made Bai Yiyue pay. Considering how loaded she was, why did Ling Ning keep missing the chance to take advantage?
"Let’s go."
Back out on the street, Ling Ning shivered slightly in the crisp air. Turning to Bai Yiyue, she asked, "I’m heading to my clubroom to nap. Want to come?"
"Of course!"
Bai Yiyue immediately hugged Ling Ning’s arm. She had come specifically to experience Ling Ning’s school life, and "club activities" sounded especially intriguing.
When they reached the clubroom door, Ling Ning didn’t open it right away. Instead, she asked Bai Yiyue to wait while she scoped out the situation. If Zhao Rui was inside, there was no way she’d let Bai Yiyue come in.
To Bai Yiyue’s surprise, Ling Ning pressed her ear to the door, apparently eavesdropping.
Bai Yiyue blinked in confusion. Was this really a clubroom? Why did it feel like they were entering enemy territory?
After a moment, Ling Ning looked puzzled. The room was eerily silent—had no one shown up to the club today?
Ling Ning frowned and tried the doorknob.
It was locked. Pulling a key from her bag, she unlocked the door and stepped inside. The room was empty, which piqued her curiosity. Still, it was convenient since she wouldn’t have to explain Bai Yiyue’s presence.
Bai Yiyue followed closely behind, looking around with interest.
"So this is where you hang out during lunch? It’s a bit messy, isn’t it?"
"What do we do here? Eat and chat."
"Eh!?"
Bai Yiyue blinked in astonishment. Was that even a real club activity? She wanted to join!
Ling Ning ignored her bewildered companion and flopped onto the sofa, grabbing a blanket. Though there was no heating, it was still cozy enough for her.
"Feel free to look around or sit down if you’re tired. I’m going to nap. If anyone comes in, wake me up!"
Bai Yiyue’s eyes lit up as an idea struck her. Smiling slyly, she leaned over and said, "Ling Ning, you’re probably missing a pillow right now, aren’t you?"
"…What are you getting at?"
"Use my lap as a pillow!"
Ling Ning gave Bai Yiyue a skeptical look. She was clearly up to something, but even if she was scheming, it wasn’t anything malicious—probably just another attempt to take advantage of her.
Resigned, Ling Ning rested her head on Bai Yiyue’s lap. Surprisingly, it was comfortable. Though different from Xia You’s lap, it had its own unique charm.
As Ling Ning lay there, Bai Yiyue gazed down at her, taking in the faint, refreshing scent Ling Ning exuded. It was frustrating, though, not being able to touch her.
"Ling Ning, are you asleep?"
"…"
"If you don’t say anything, I’m going to kiss you. No objections mean consent~"
"Do that, and I’ll expose your perverted tendencies online right now," Ling Ning replied, eyes still closed.
"Eh!? It’s just a kiss! It’s not like it’ll cost you anything. Besides, I haven’t kissed you in so long!" Bai Yiyue whined.
"No means no!"
Bai Yiyue pouted. If Ling Ning could just shut her down like that, where was the fun in teasing her? Still, she consoled herself with the thought that she could strike once Ling Ning fell asleep. After all, back when they were kids, Ling Ning never refused her kisses.
Recalling the way young Ling Ning’s cheeks turned red after a kiss, Bai Yiyue’s smile turned dreamy.
"What are you grinning about?"
Snapped out of her daydream by Ling Ning’s voice, Bai Yiyue instinctively lowered her head. Ling Ning, at some point, had opened her eyes and was giving her a deadpan look.
"I was just thinking about how adorable you were as a kid. You used to love kissing me. What changed?"
"That was when I was a kid, alright!"
Ling Ning huffed, turning her head slightly. If one looked closely, they’d see her ears turning red.
"You even promised to be my bride back then~"
"Shut up!"
As the two reminisced about their childhood, they failed to notice the door cracking open slightly—or Zhao Rui standing just outside.
"This is getting more and more interesting~" Zhao Rui murmured.
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Author’s Note:
Next up: A pure friendship exchange! Meanwhile, I recommend the fanfiction "As Hermione, I Can’t Not Cause Trouble". It’s a fantastic Harry Potter fanfic worth checking out!