Bai Ziyuan had thought she would be too shy to sleep, but she ended up sleeping very well. Even the occasional nightmares did not come to bother her.
Gu Qianran was even more satisfied with this sleep. The feeling of holding Bai Ziyuan entirely in her arms exceeded Gu Qianran's expectations. It was like hugging a cloud of softness, a comfort she could not describe.
Thinking she had figured herself out, Gu Qianran sent Ji Tang a message: "I think I like her."
Ji Tang had been tricked by Bai Zilu into sharing a bed again last night, so the four of them were currently squeezed onto two beds, while the right-hand row of bunks looked very empty. Ji Tang was clearly just awake: "Who?"
Gu Qianran replied: "Bai Ziyuan."
Ji Tang stared at the chat box in surprise. Had this steel beam finally had an awakening. Could true quicklime make a person understand love more deeply.
Ji Tang's gossiping soul flared up again. "Then tell me how you like her."
Gu Qianran scratched her head and answered honestly, "I keep wanting to hold her and be close to her. I think she is so cute and the way she feels in my arms is great. I also sort of like worrying about her."
Ji Tang thought, "all right, why did I think this steel beam had enlightened. The tone even sounds a bit like a real mom."
Ji Tang replied with righteous frustration: "That is what you call like. That is just lusting after her body. You are shameless. .jpg"
Gu Qianran narrowed her eyes, pretending to ponder while actually covering embarrassment. Gu Qianran even felt that Ji Tang was right. She sounded like a scoundrel who lusted after the little one.
But could Gu Qianran be blamed. Gu Qianran had been single for two lifetimes. She finally thought she had opened up, only to find she merely lusted after a friend's body. Looking at the sleeping Bai Ziyuan, Gu Qianran suddenly felt a little guilty.
Ji Tang carefully took in Gu Qianran's expression and sighed inwardly. Poor little Bai Ziyuan's devoted efforts had only made Gu Qianran fall for Bai Ziyuan's figure.
Wait. Even if that were true, was Ji Tang not sabotaging the pairing with that reply just now. Ji Tang came to her senses and hurried to patch things up.
Today I also hope to get rich overnight: "Big Boss Gu, maybe you do not only lust after her body."
All-powerful Big Boss Gu: "I do not think I am that desperate."
All-powerful Big Boss Gu: "Besides, what else can I lust after besides hugging her. Lust after her politics homework. Do not laugh. I actually do."
The topic seemed to be drifting toward school-rule violations. Ji Tang pressed a hand to her forehead. The road for little Bai Ziyuan to win her wife would be long. Bai Ziyuan's charm did not even beat politics homework.
Today I also hope to get rich overnight: [I am speechless.jpg]
Today I also hope to get rich overnight: [Ha, woman.jpg]
The images were deliberately goofy memes of Bai Zilu.
Tsk. That familiar style and those homemade edits were clearly stolen from Bai Zilu. Gu Qianran slanted a look at Ji Tang. Ji Tang had been corrupted by Bai Zilu lately, temper lengthened and all.
Gu Qianran then happily chose a photo of Bai Ziyuan looking adorably fierce and sent it with a caption.
All-powerful Big Boss Gu: [How are you speaking to your sponsor papa.jpg]
Ji Tang refused to back down and began snapping new photos on the spot. The two early risers traded Bai family sisters reaction memes at full throttle.
Bai Ziyuan woke from a sweet dream with mist still in her eyes, staring innocently at Gu Qianran. Gu Qianran softly patted Bai Ziyuan's head, then carefully tended to washing up and brushing teeth for Bai Ziyuan.
Bai Ziyuan was confused. One look at speechless Ji Tang made Bai Ziyuan feel that Ji Tang must have told Gu Qianran something huge. Still, being fussed over felt wonderful.
Blissfully unaware she had been set up, Bai Ziyuan was over the moon.
Bai Zilu had also been very happy lately, because a very handsome boy named Li Junyao had transferred into their class and was seated beside Bai Zilu.
The boy was quickly crowned school heartthrob. Countless students confessed to him. Bai Zilu, blessed with geographical advantage, felt her heart itch.
Then she took action. She rented out her seat to whoever wanted to confess, made a neat profit, and recharged a mobile game she had recently fallen for.
It had to be said, after spending time with Ji Tang, Bai Zilu's money-making talent had been unlocked by Ji Tang.
As for Li Junyao or Li Jun-shining, none of that had anything to do with her. Bai Zilu already liked someone, and that someone was a pretty girl. A man who looked like a born flirt could not catch Bai Zilu's eye at all.
As a qualified internet-addicted girl, only love and games may not be betrayed.
Ji Tang was the first to hear from Bai Zilu that Li Junyao had transferred. A barrage scrolled through Ji Tang's head. Scumbag. Potential rival to Gu Qianran. Narcissist. Poser. Embroidered pillow with straw inside.
Without another word Ji Tang reported the intel to Gu Qianran. Gu Qianran frowned. This male lead really clung like a ghost. He even pulled strings to transfer next to Bai Ziyuan.
Bai Ziyuan craned her little head to peek at Gu Qianran's phone. Seeing the message, Bai Ziyuan frowned too. "Ranran, how about we avoid him."
Gu Qianran shook her head. A glint of mischief flashed in Gu Qianran's eyes. "How could that be. Since he is here, we ought to make him leave something behind."
Li Junyao, whether you are truly brainless or just under plot influence, as long as you show your face in front of me, be ready to pay with your reputation and your heir position for our mental damages.
Li Junyao was very sullen at the moment. He had worked hard to transfer to Bai Ziyuan's school, pulled strings to have the teacher seat him next to Bai Zilu so he could get in with the older sister and ideally get the sisters together for him.
But that seat was being rented out for profit. Li Junyao had been pestered to death by boys and girls confessing to him these past days.
Thinking of this, he hooked up a smile that he thought was wickedly charming, sending countless students into squeals. These sisters were to his taste. Heh. Interesting women.
In the dorm, the interesting woman was getting very angry at a game. It was a 3v3 competitive mobile game. The character Bai Zilu had spent money to draw had been picked by someone else, that player was terrible, then shamelessly blamed Bai Zilu, and spoke with vile malice.
Bai Zilu fought back, but that sharp and nasty tone kept pressing her down. Soon she was close to tears.
Bai Zilu burrowed into Ji Tang's arms, as pitiful as could be. "Ji Tang, someone is insulting me. Sobs."
Ji Tang raised a brow. Ji Tang's dynamic with Bai Zilu now matched Gu Qianran's dynamic with Bai Ziyuan. Ji Tang felt like a mom with a child. Both sisters had the same habit. They loved to dive into someone's arms.
Ji Tang took Bai Zilu's phone without hesitation. "Who is it. I will curse them back." Ji Tang could suffer herself, but her cub must not be bullied.
Then Ji Tang was stunned by the stench on the screen. The opponent was skirting the reporting system and using all kinds of pronouns and body parts to insult Bai Zilu. Ji Tang was a well-bred girl and could not stand scum flinging body parts at a girl.
Ji Tang patted Bai Zilu's back to soothe her, frowned, and held the phone away.
"In the future, just report people like this. Do not read that filth. People like this think they are something, but they are trash in real life, looking to nobodies for a sense of existence and stirring the crowd for attention."
Bai Zilu looked at serious Ji Tang in surprise. Was this comfort. Bai Zilu had not really taken the scum's words to heart, only that Ji Tang's earnest comfort felt so safe.
Warmth moved through Bai Zilu's chest and she tucked herself even deeper into Ji Tang's arms. Bai Ziyuan wanted to avenge her sister, but Gu Qianran held Bai Ziyuan against Gu Qianran's chest. "Those words are easy to imagine and disgusting to read. Little one should not look."
"But she insulted my sister." Bai Ziyuan struggled unhappily. Only Bai Ziyuan could bully Bai Zilu. What even was that idiot.
"I will handle it." Gu Qianran took the phone and breathed in. Ji Tang leaned in fast to observe Gu Qianran's operation.
Gu Qianran's fingers flew. At astonishing speed messages poured out. Bai Ziyuan lay obediently against Gu Qianran's neck with worship in her eyes. Clearly Bai Ziyuan did not realize her Ranran was using Ancestral Coast insults against the stench.
Keyboard 666: "I x your ma."
A President Has Arrived: "You cannot, you have dysfunction. I also cannot, I have no chance, because you have no ma."
Without giving the opponent time to respond, Gu Qianran continued the barrage. "Are you tiling the jungle with porcelain."
"You stole three waves of my minions. In a rush for money to buy your ma a coffin lid. Shall I invite the enemy to set up a crowdfunding page for you."
"Go ask your kitchen how well done your ba's ashes should be. Your ma. She is stuck to the pan."
"Are you playing with your feet. Shall I lend you a beak."
"Try using your brain to read the movement. Do you have a head only to add to your height."
Heh. The grand Ancestral Coast stage. If you have a mother, you may enter. If you win, your parents live long and in peace. If you lose, your family tree becomes seasoning on your dish.
Then Gu Qianran happily turned on block, practiced the character's mechanics, and in the end even carried the match to a comeback win. Lucky for them, this character was a bit like Volibear from League of Legends, very violent. Gu Qianran had been a Volibear player in her previous life, so the character fit like a glove.
The other three were stunned.
Bai Zilu stared blankly at Gu Qianran. "Is this your first day playing this game."
Gu Qianran nodded. This game was much easier to pick up than League of Legends, even simpler than Honor of Kings, with few combo strings. It was a true beginner-friendly mobile title.
Bai Zilu thought, is there anything you do not know how to do. Please leave a path for normal people.
Bai Zilu looked at Gu Qianran with open worship. "From today on, I declare Gu Qianran to be my master."
Bai Ziyuan shot Bai Zilu a disdainful look and huffed at Gu Qianran. "Ranran is mine. I will not hand Ranran over to you. Right, Ranran." Games are not as fun as me. Ranran should come play with me.
Gu Qianran laughed. Such a child's heart. Gu Qianran patted Bai Ziyuan's head with indulgence. "All right, all right, I will listen to you. I will not play this game. Bai Zilu, go play with Ji Tang."
You just spoil her. Bai Zilu felt sour as usual, then quietly pulled Ji Tang to start promoting the game. "If you start now, I can be your master. Come on, come on, we can free-ride the master disciple rewards."
Ji Tang complained with her mouth, but her hands honestly tapped download. Bai Zilu's goal achieved, Bai Zilu smiled brilliantly. Ji Tang looked helplessly at her own little one and opened the guides. Ji Tang discovered that Bai Zilu had a magic that made people forget Bai Zilu was actually half a year older.
This person was always such a silly gremlin, so childish, and so very punchable.
Half an hour later, Bai Zilu watched Ji Tang slaughter the field with a basic hero and wanted to cry. They were clearly playing the same game, so why was only she the worst.
Then Bai Zilu got flamed again. Gu Qianran was about to speak, but Ji Tang stopped her. Ji Tang wanted to perform in front of her own cub. "Big Boss, you do the coaching."
From that day on, the dorm's Ancestral Coast population increased by one.