Chapter 590 : I Promise I Won’t Get Handsy!
“Ling Ning, I’m hungry~”
Ling Ning, who was engrossed in watching a video, suddenly heard Bai Yiyue’s weak voice. She instinctively turned her head and saw Bai Yiyue looking at her pitifully.
For some reason, Bai Yiyue’s expression reminded Ling Ning of a puppy begging for food. Ling Ning even felt an uncontrollable urge to pat her on the head.
Ultimately, she resisted the temptation and cleared her throat. “Didn’t we order plenty of food tonight? You mean you didn’t get full?”
“With Sister Zi around, how could I possibly eat my fill?” Bai Yiyue complained with a resigned expression.
During dinner, she had barely managed to fill her stomach before Wu Zi’s “kind” gaze stopped her in her tracks. She had no choice but to put down her chopsticks. It wasn’t her fault; she was truly at her wit’s end.
“Is that so? But Xiao Bai, you’re a big star. Isn’t eating late at night a problem for maintaining your figure?” Ling Ning teased with a playful smile.
Gaining weight? That wasn’t an issue. Bai Yiyue ate all kinds of high-calorie food daily, yet her weight never seemed to increase.
“It’s… it’s fine! I work out every day anyway, and it’s just this once~”
To be honest, feeling hungry late at night was a regular occurrence for Bai Yiyue. She was already used to it. However, since Ling Ning was staying over, it was the perfect opportunity to have her cook up a midnight snack.
Just the thought of Ling Ning’s cooking made Bai Yiyue’s mouth water. Her hunger pangs suddenly became even more pronounced.
Ling Ning sighed softly. “Alright, let me see what’s in the fridge.”
As she spoke, Ling Ning stood up and walked to the kitchen. Upon opening the fridge, she found that there weren’t many ingredients. It made sense, considering Bai Jie hadn’t been home in days, and Bai Yiyue herself didn’t cook. A nearly empty fridge was only natural.
However, not many ingredients didn’t mean no ingredients. Ling Ning managed to find a slightly dried eggplant, some pork, and a bit of salted fish. With these, she could make something work.
That something was a salted fish eggplant casserole.
Watching Ling Ning skillfully busy herself in the kitchen, Bai Yiyue felt a bit guilty. “It doesn’t have to be so fancy. I think there’s instant noodles in the kitchen.”
“It’s fine. This won’t take long. Just wait a bit.”
Hearing this, Bai Yiyue nodded gently and plopped down on the sofa, ready to wait for Ling Ning’s midnight snack.
She had briefly considered going out for a late-night meal, but it was far too cold outside, and the hour was already late. Going out alone wasn’t ideal, and taking two girls out felt a bit unsafe.
After a while, the enticing aroma of food began wafting through the air. Bai Yiyue’s eyes lit up as she saw Ling Ning bring a casserole to the table along with a bowl of rice.
“Given the limited ingredients, this is all I could make,” Ling Ning said with a smile.
“This is more than enough! It’s just a midnight snack.”
Suddenly, a thought occurred to her, and she asked curiously, “Ling Ning, aren’t you going to eat?”
“No, I ate so much at dinner. I’m too full now,” Ling Ning said with a faint smile before sitting beside Bai Yiyue and turning her attention to the television.
Though the show playing was a popular variety program, Ling Ning wasn’t interested. Watching Animal World would’ve been more engaging.
Seemingly inspired, Ling Ning asked, “Xiao Bai, has anyone ever invited you to appear on these kinds of shows?”
“Huh?”
Bai Yiyue glanced at the TV, then said, “Oh, I’ve had invitations, but I didn’t go.”
“Why not?”
“I just found them boring. Writing a few more songs would be more worthwhile,” Bai Yiyue explained before lowering her head to focus on the meal. Though it was technically a midnight snack, it was more like a full dinner. Ling Ning’s cooking was so good that she couldn’t resist.
After finishing the last piece of eggplant, Bai Yiyue slumped onto the sofa with a satisfied expression. There was no doubt—she preferred Ling Ning’s cooking over dining out.
“You finished it all?”
“Of course! How could I waste anything Ling Ning made?” Bai Yiyue declared matter-of-factly.
Ling Ning shook her head lightly. “Suit yourself. If you don’t gain weight from eating this late, I’ll admit defeat.”
“Hey! Ling Ning, don’t crush my confidence like that~”
Recalling something unpleasant, Bai Yiyue’s smile froze on her face.
Ignoring Bai Yiyue’s stiff expression, Ling Ning took the dishes to the kitchen and began washing them. While doing so, she called out to Bai Yiyue in the living room, “It’s getting late. Digest a bit, and then it’s time for bed!”
“Got it~”
When Ling Ning finished washing the dishes and stepped out of the kitchen, Bai Yiyue naturally approached her. With a sweet, innocent expression, she said, “Ling Ning, let’s sleep together tonight!”
“I refuse,” Ling Ning replied without hesitation. Sleeping alone was definitely safer.
“Aw, don’t be like that! It’s rare for you to stay over. Let’s sleep together! I promise I won’t get handsy!” Bai Yiyue vowed confidently.
Hearing this, Ling Ning smiled mysteriously—a clear expression of “I don’t believe you.”
Though Ling Ning’s stance was firm, Bai Yiyue wasn’t ready to give up. She kept chattering in Ling Ning’s ear. Yet Ling Ning remained unmoved, retreating into the guest room and firmly locking the door behind her.
Staring at the closed door, Bai Yiyue smiled faintly. A door in her own home? As if that could stop her. She decided she would sneak in after Ling Ning fell asleep.
Just as Bai Yiyue was about to fetch the key, the door suddenly opened. Ling Ning stepped out, her expression one of resigned defeat. “Fine, I’ll sleep with you.”
“Huh?” Bai Yiyue’s bewildered face seemed to ask why Ling Ning had suddenly changed her mind.
Ling Ning sighed helplessly. “Because I’m certain you’d unlock the door anyway.”
“Uh...”