Chapter 103

The time back in Hu City was too short, so short that Fang Bai didn’t even pack her suitcase; the luggage from South City was brought to the Beijing untouched.

However, what she brought were necessities. Fang Bai planned to buy some non-essential daily items directly online.

Before eating, Fang Bai asked Ji Yuning for the delivery address.

Ji Yuning paused for a few seconds before taking Fang Bai’s phone.

Seeing Ji Yuning open the shopping app and silently add an address for her, Fang Bai felt a hint of warmth.

At this moment, He Ziyan came out of the kitchen carrying two dishes. Afraid that He Ziyan would burn her hands, Fang Bai hurriedly stepped forward and took one. “Why didn’t you bring them out one by one?”

He Ziyan: “This way saves a trip.”

Fang Bai smiled silently after hearing this. She sometimes did that too.

Occasionally being a little lazy.

She knew her personality was a bit lazy, even her thoughts were like that.

Some things happened, and at the time she might be too lazy to think about them. Things would eventually surface, but after some time passed, she would suddenly remember and then ponder why, wondering if there was something she hadn’t noticed. It could be said she was slow to realize things.

Life was a bit better; she tried hard to live well. But for some small things that didn’t have a big impact, Fang Bai would be too lazy to do them.

Just like after placing an order and finding that the recipient’s name was Ji Yuning. If it was just one order, Fang Bai might still bother to change it, but for more than ten orders…

Fang Bai looked up at Ji Yuning. “Xiao Ning, the recipient information you entered is yours.”

Ji Yuning glanced sideways at Fang Bai’s phone. After seeing that it was indeed her name, she said, “Just typed it in casually. Do you want me to contact customer service to change it?”

“No need, it’s too much trouble,” Fang Bai said. “It’s fine this way, anyway it’s your name, not someone else’s.”

Ji Yuning’s expression softened, but before any emotion could surface, she heard Fang Bai say, “As long as the address is correct, it won’t affect delivery.”

A seemingly romantic sentence was thus defeated by reality.

The address was correct, and the packages arrived one after another in about two days.

Piling the packages on the floor, Fang Bai sat on the carpet beside them, opening them one by one with scissors.

Although the recipient was Ji Yuning, Fang Bai had bought everything, so she didn’t bother to look at the item information on the orders.

She opened another cardboard box, and Fang Bai subconsciously reached out to take out the contents, but after clearly seeing what was inside, her hand froze at the edge of the box, momentarily unsure how to react.

Inside lay… five boxes of finger cots.

Ultra-thin.

Peach, strawberry… all fruit-flavored.

Some freebies were placed beside them.

She hadn’t bought these.

Fang Bai’s first reaction was that she had taken the wrong package, so she hurriedly flipped over the side with the shipping label to carefully check the recipient information.

It was indeed Ji Yuning, so why would—

Fang Bai’s thoughts stopped. She lowered her head and reread the recipient’s name, confirming it was correct before carefully opening the cardboard box she had closed. After clearly seeing the contents, Fang Bai was still a bit incredulous. She hurriedly opened her phone to check her shopping messages.

In her memory, she hadn’t bought this item, hadn’t even added it to her shopping cart. But to explain the current situation, she strongly suspected she had bought it but forgotten, or maybe she had sleepwalked and bought it?

But Fang Bai checked several times and couldn’t find an order for finger cots in her shopping history.

Although it was unbelievable, there was no doubt that these five boxes of finger cots were… bought by Ji Yuning.

After the initial shock, Fang Bai suddenly became flustered, a blush of embarrassment spreading across her cheeks.

She had opened Ji Yuning’s package!

If it had been other things, it would have been fine, but this… was completely ​unauthorized copy​Ji Yuning’s privacy!

This undoubtedly reminded Fang Bai of the day she took Ji Yuning to South City, when the toy Hao Yingman gave her had almost been discovered by Ji Yuning.

Fang Bai’s mood at this moment was the same as that day, chaotic to the point of making her breathing quicken, her ears burning.

The difference from last time was that Ji Yuning probably hadn’t seen anything, but she had not only seen it but had also clearly seen what flavors they were!

Fang Bai was stunned for a second before hurriedly flipping over from the carpet.

At this moment, Fang Bai was extremely grateful that she had used scissors to cut along the box’s seam. Now, as long as she used that clear wide tape to re-seal along the cut, perhaps she could cover up the signs that the box had been opened.

That way, Ji Yuning probably wouldn’t know she had opened the package and wouldn’t feel embarrassed.

Yes, rather than being afraid that Ji Yuning would find out her package had been opened by Fang Bai, Fang Bai was more concerned about Ji Yuning’s emotions.

Ji Yuning was only in her early twenties. Although she was an adult, she was still a young girl. If she knew her finger cots had been seen by her, she would definitely be shy.

To be honest, when she realized it was Ji Yuning who had bought them, Fang Bai found it a bit hard to believe. She knew Ji Yuning had grown up and was different from before, but in her heart, she still treated Ji Yuning more like a child… but this emotion only lasted a few seconds. While checking her shopping unauthorized copy history, Fang Bai slowly calmed down. It was nothing, it was a very normal thing.

It was just that for a moment, when mentioning Ji Yuning, the image of Ji Yuning in Fang Bai’s mind was no longer the sixteen-year-old she had first met, but the grown-up Ji Yuning of the present.

Fang Bai searched her room for a long time but couldn’t find any wide tape. She thought of asking Ji Yuning if there was any at home, and if not, she would go out and buy some.

At this moment, Fang Bai stood in her room, while her phone was next to the packages, in the living room. Thinking of sending Ji Yuning a message, Fang Bai walked out.

After leaving the bedroom, Fang Bai glanced at the figure on the sofa and couldn’t help but stop.

When had Xiao Ning returned?

She had been searching so intently that she hadn’t heard the door open!

On the sofa, Ji Yuning’s eyes were slightly closed, her expression so indifferent that there was no emotion at all. As if she had heard the sound Fang Bai made, her eyelashes fluttered.

Unsure if Ji Yuning had seen the opened package after returning, but judging from the current situation, she probably hadn’t.

The pile of packages was right by the coffee table, easily visible with a casual glance.

Fang Bai moved in small steps, wanting to cover the box before Ji Yuning opened her eyes, then find a chance to ask Ji Yuning for tape.

The idea was good, and Fang Bai carried it out smoothly, only two steps away from touching the package box.

At this moment, Fang Bai’s attention was entirely focused on the package, not seeing the person feigning sleep on the sofa slowly lift her eyelids. The mistiness in her eyes upon opening them cleared the moment she saw Fang Bai.

A somewhat hoarse voice called out, “Auntie.”

The person moving stopped, Fang Bai’s nape stiffening, even her gaze towards Ji Yuning was stiff.

Seeing Ji Yuning awake, Fang Bai became nervous. With Ji Yuning watching, what she wanted to do secretly wouldn’t be so simple. As long as she showed a bit of abnormality, there was a possibility of being discovered by Ji Yuning.

As their eyes met, Fang Bai asked, feigning naturalness, “Weren’t you supposed to be discussing business? Why did you come back so early?”

Actually, it wasn’t early; it would be dark in another hour.

It could only be said that Fang Bai had already shown abnormality without realizing it.

Ji Yuning raised her hand, her fingertip pressed against her temple, and said softly, “It’s finished.”

Fang Bai lowered her eyes and replied, “Oh.”

Her head lowered, she thought about what excuse to use to get Ji Yuning away from the sofa.

After thinking for a moment, Fang Bai said, “Xiao Ning, do you have any tape at home…”

Fang Bai’s voice grew softer and softer, until it was almost a whisper. If one didn’t listen carefully, they wouldn’t be able to hear what she was saying.

It was only because she looked up at Ji Yuning while speaking that she saw—Ji Yuning was looking at the pile of packages.

To be precise, Ji Yuning was looking at the package box she hadn’t had time to cover, which was… those boxes of finger cots.

Fang Bai followed her gaze and saw the contents clearly displayed before their eyes. Her last hope shattered.

It had still been seen by Ji Yuning.

“…”

The atmosphere instantly changed.

Fang Bai’s breathing softened, her gaze shifting from the package box back to Ji Yuning.

Sometimes Fang Bai admired Ji Yuning. No matter what happened, Ji Yuning could remain calm and composed.

Just like now, Fang Bai was flustered, her palms sweating, but the person involved was composed, without a hint of panic.

Fang Bai suddenly felt like it was nothing.

Ji Yuning didn’t care, so why was she embarrassed?

Even with this thought, Fang Bai’s voice still trembled slightly as she spoke, “Sorry, Auntie wasn’t paying attention and accidentally opened it for you.”

Ji Yuning moved her gaze away, saying faintly, “It’s okay.”

Then Ji Yuning leaned forward, her slender arm reaching out to open the drawer of the coffee table, taking out the tape Fang Bai had been looking for for a while. “Here.”

Fang Bai was speechless with herself. Why hadn’t she looked in this obvious place?

“No need,” Fang Bai said.

Ji Yuning quickly understood the reason. Looking at the open box, she asked, “Auntie wasn’t planning to tape it back up, was she?”

Her thoughts exposed, Fang Bai didn’t feel embarrassed. She said, “Yes.”

Ji Yuning chuckled softly. “Auntie is shy?”

Fang Bai quickly denied, “This is yours, why would I be shy?”

Ji Yuning’s lips curved up slightly. She got up and walked up to Fang Bai, asking, “What flavor does Auntie like?”

Fang Bai was taken aback, not understanding Ji Yuning’s meaning. “Huh?”

Then Fang Bai suddenly smelled alcohol. She moved closer to Ji Yuning; the smell of wine was much stronger.

Looking at Ji Yuning, Fang Bai asked, “Did you drink?”

“Mmm, had a few drinks,” Ji Yuning said.

Before Fang Bai could speak, Ji Yuning continued, “Do you like strawberry and peach?”

Fang Bai felt like she had seen those two flavors somewhere before, but she couldn’t remember for a moment. She replied, “They’re alright.”

She quite liked peach-flavored candy.

Ji Yuning’s brow furrowed slightly. Her slender hand reached into the package box beside her, and under Fang Bai’s gaze, she took out three boxes of finger cots.

Two boxes of finger cots and some freebies remained in the package box.

Ji Yuning said, “Auntie can throw away those freebies for me.”

Fang Bai: “…?!”

What about those two boxes?

One strawberry, one… peach.

Fang Bai’s gaze was too obvious, easy to read.

Ji Yuning stared at her puzzled eyes and said, “These two boxes are for Auntie.”

“Why?” Fang Bai asked.

Ji Yuning chuckled softly. “We’re all adults, Auntie should understand, right?”

Understood.

Of course, she understood.

So why was she asking why!

Who would share this kind of thing?!

And given her relationship with Ji Yuning… this was even stranger.

At this moment, Ji Yuning’s brow furrowed slightly. She said to Fang Bai, “I’m going to go rest.”

Her voice was very low, and a bit weak.

Fang Bai’s attention was diverted, her gaze falling on Ji Yuning’s face, unable to discern anything unusual. She asked with concern, “Uncomfortable?”

Ji Yuning rubbed her temple. “Mmm, a bit of a headache.”

Fang Bai felt worried and said softly, “Then go rest.”

“Okay.” Ji Yuning said, then glanced at the coffee table, where a paper bag stood. “That’s the food unauthorized copy I packed for Auntie, it’s still warm, try some.”

Fang Bai’s emotions were swayed by Ji Yuning’s every word and action. She looked over, but only glanced at it before returning her gaze to Ji Yuning. “I know, I’ll eat in a bit, you go rest first.”

Ji Yuning nodded. “Mmm.”

After saying that, she took the three boxes of finger cots and returned to the bedroom.

And after she left, Fang Bai lowered her eyes, looking at the two boxes remaining in the package box, the expression on her face indescribable.

Ji Yuning had brought her food from a very famous restaurant in Beijing, and the packed dishes were also quite to Fang Bai’s liking.

But Fang Bai had no appetite at all; she couldn’t eat anything.

What had happened tonight was too surreal; she hadn’t processed it yet.

After calming down for a few minutes, Fang Bai remembered Ji Yuning saying she was uncomfortable. She suppressed the chaos in her heart, poured a glass of water, and walked towards Ji Yuning’s bedroom.

When she opened the bedroom door, Fang Bai called out, “Xiao Ning…”

Ji Yuning had returned to her room and first lay on the bed for a while. Her clothes felt a bit tight and uncomfortable, so she took out her pajamas from the closet.

And when Fang Bai opened the door, Ji Yuning had already taken off her suit pants and jacket, and all the buttons on her only white shirt were undone.

From Fang Bai’s angle, all she could see was a slender figure in a white shirt, the hem covering her buttocks, revealing a pair of long legs, her black hair spread out.

The sound of the door opening made Ji Yuning turn sideways, facing the door. Beneath the open collar, her black lingerie without any embellishments was clearly visible, her skin fair, her flat stomach, the lines of her abs distinct.

Compared to the loose shirt, Ji Yuning’s waist was incredibly thin.

Seeing Fang Bai, Ji Yuning stopped taking off her clothes. She brushed the hair that was tickling her chest behind her ear and asked, “Auntie, what’s wrong?”

Fang Bai’s ears uncontrollably grew hot. She forced a calm tone and said, “I… I brought you some water.”

Ji Yuning walked barefoot to Fang Bai, her feet stepping on the white carpet like walking on clouds.

After taking the glass from Fang Bai’s hand, Ji Yuning immediately drank a sip of water.

The water glistened on her lips, shimmering.

Fang Bai blinked.

A dark light flashes in Ji Yuning’s eyes. “Thank you, Auntie.”

“Then… I’ll go out first?” Fang Bai’s voice was slightly hesitant.

Ji Yuning hummed in agreement. “Okay.”

Fang Bai said it was nothing and whispered to Ji Yuning, “Call me if you need anything.”

Ji Yuning didn’t stand on ceremony. “I might need another glass of water in a bit.”

Fang Bai nodded. “Okay, I’ll remember.”

Fang Bai sat back down on the sofa.

The scene she had just witnessed lingered in her mind.

Some time ago, Ji Yuning had asked if she had feelings for her.

She had said yes and no, only mentioning the reason for the “no,” making the focus fall on the “no,” naturally overlooking the “yes.”

Fang Bai still remembered Ji Yuning’s pose back then, like a beauty in a painting, lying sideways on a couch, quietly waiting for the artist to copy her.

“…”

Fang Bai poured herself a glass of water. What was she thinking?!

The door creaked open, and Fang Bai subconsciously turned her head.

Ji Yuning walked out wearing the white, pure yet seductive pajamas from the three sets. Seeing Fang Bai look at her, Ji Yuning said, “I’m going to take a shower.”

Fang Bai hummed in acknowledgment.

After saying that, she didn’t look at Ji Yuning but continued drinking her water.

Ji Yuning took a shower, and after a while, Fang Bai went to shower too.

Fang Bai entered the bathroom before dawn, but by the time she came out, the unlit living room was pitch black.

And the room closest to the bathroom had a crack of light showing from under the door.

Fang Bai wondered if Ji Yuning was resting and if she was still uncomfortable.

Remembering Ji Yuning saying she needed another glass of water, Fang Bai came to Ji Yuning’s door, wanting to go in and get the water glass.

Although there was a crack in the door, Fang Bai remembered the scene she had stumbled upon a few dozen minutes ago. Her footsteps stopped at the door, and she raised her hand to knock.

But Fang Bai’s hand had just been raised, not yet fallen, when a faint groan came from inside the bedroom.

Fang Bai was still wondering if Ji Yuning’s discomfort had worsened Read on BaiLianTalesand was about to push the door open when a few fragmented moans, accompanied by low, lustful gasps, entered her ears.

Different from her usual cool detachment, the low, hoarse voice was teasing, like a feather stroking, hooking people’s hearts.

Fang Bai lowered her raised hand.

Her toes shifted.

Fang Bai wanted to leave the doorway silently, but just as she turned around, she heard a voice from inside the room:

“Fang Bai…”

The person who had hurriedly left didn’t see that in the room with only the bedside lamp on, under the orange-yellow warm light, after her shadow disappeared from the doorway, the desire in the person on the bed slowly receded, quickly returning to cold indifference.