Chapter 24: The Gift!
Every time she saw Cool Sister’s warm smile, like the gentle spring breeze of April, Ye Zhibai would feel a wave of comfort and ease. She was always happy to see Cool Sister, even though Guangyu was still struggling and wanting to go back to sleep.
But…
But Cool Sister! Why are you delivering takeout today?!
Is this your side job? A recent graduate working so diligently?!
After Ye Zhibai asked this, Chi Yuliang leaned on the iron bars of the gate, her silver-bell-like laughter brightening the atmosphere.
“Hahaha… Xiaobai, take a closer look. How could I be delivering takeout? This is just a costume I bought online to see you!”
“Costume…?”
“Mhm, look.”
Chi Yuliang spun in a small circle, letting Ye Zhibai get a good look at the outfit from behind.
Under the streetlamp at the mansion’s entrance, Ye Zhibai squinted her eyes. Suddenly, it all became clear!
Wow…
— Mei Tuan Takeout! (A famous Chinese food delivery platform)
But instead of the iconic kangaroo of Mei Tuan, the emblem on the shirt had been replaced with the silhouette of a running yellow dog!
What kind of high-end operation is this!! There’s no risk of copyright infringement at all!
Chi Yuliang smiled bitterly as she explained, “Xiaobai, your college entrance exams just ended, and I suddenly wanted to come see you, but I didn’t have a good reason to just show up out of the blue, as it might have caused trouble for you. So… I ordered this costume online the day I came back from the cemetery, just in case. I didn’t expect to actually use it, haha… Even the maid didn’t suspect me!”
“Cool Sister…”
Ye Zhibai was deeply moved.
In her distraction, she accidentally loosened her grip on Guangyu’s large tail, which was still struggling.
Caught off guard, Guangyu directly fell flat on her(its) face because of the gravity of the earth!
“Ouch!!”
Thud!
Chi Yuliang looked around in confusion.
“Hm? Xiaobai, did you hear something strange just now?”
“Maybe a cat. There are lots of bad cats around here.”
Sorry, Guangyu, I didn’t mean to. But that doesn’t change the fact that you’re a bad cat.
Chi Yuliang nodded.
“Ah… I see. There are lots of stray cats in my neighborhood too, they’re really cute.”
“Not this kind of cat. Some cats are truly bad. Did you know some cats eat mustard, Cool Sister?”
“Mus…! Haha, Xiaobai, I’m sorry. I didn’t know that.”
“It’s okay, Cool Sister, I only learned recently. The world is vast, and there will always be some strange things happening.”
The little fox spirit(Guang Yu) got up from the ground, dusting herself off.
You two are talking about cats—what does that have to do with me, this divine being! And, all right, just due to your mentioned mustard, Ye Zhibai, the green onions in your yard are gone.
Seeing that Guangyu had finally settled down, Ye Zhibai was able to chat with Cool Sister in peace. She really wanted to invite Cool Sister inside to catch up properly, but just as Cool Sister had said, it might cause some trouble. Especially since tonight, after the accident about Lin Zihan, Yun’er was on full alert mode!
“Cool Sister, thank you for these past few days of exams… I saw you at the gate for every test, standing by the willow tree just outside the school.”
“Hey, no need to thank me. Why are you being so polite with your sister? How did the exams go?”
Guangyu, still a little annoyed, sat cross-legged on the grass. Her mental message was sharp:
“Tsk tsk tsk, listen to that, Ye Zhibai. ‘How did the exams go?’ This big sister should be asking how well this divine being performed, helping someone cheat on so many questions in exams!”
Ignoring her, Ye Zhibai replied to Chi Yuliang firmly, “Mm, they went well.”
Hey!! Shameless!!
“Good, as long as you did your best.”
With those gentle words, Chi Yuliang reached out and softly stroked Ye Zhibai’s silver hair.
She cherished each moment, careful not to mess up a single strand of her silky hair, all while transmitting her heartfelt emotions to Xiaobai by every of her movements.
Ye Zhibai felt as if she was wrapped in velvet… incredibly comfortable. She closed her eyes, savoring Cool Sister’s “head-pat”. In her memories… the last time Cool Sister had patted her head seemed so long ago, as if it weren’t even in this lifetime.
Well, it wasn’t indeed.
In any case, this warmth and happiness were things she hadn’t felt in ages!
Seeing this, Guangyu wrapped her tail around herself and stayed quiet.
Well, it’s rare to see this girl so at peace. Let’s not disturb her for now.
After a long while, Chi Yuliang’s pale, slender fingers slowly left Ye Zhibai’s hair, and Ye Zhibai gradually opened her eyes.
“Hm?”
“Xiaobai, although I’m not really delivering takeout, I do have something I want to ‘deliver’ to you.”
“Food?”
“No~ Just wait a moment.”
Chi Yuliang bowed her head slightly and searched through her pockets. Her cascading purple hair, which couldn’t be contained by her helmet, brushed against Ye Zhibai’s arm, feeling silky and refreshing.
Before long, Cool Sister pulled out a long, rectangular box, decorated in luxurious black and gold—clearly something extraordinary!
Even though Ye Zhibai wasn’t familiar with most luxury items, she recognized this one.
“A fountain pen…?”
“Yes, a fountain pen.”
Chi Yuliang handed the box to Ye Zhibai. Holding her hands in front of her, she tilted her head with a smile and sincerely gave her blessing:
“Xiaobai, I wish you great success in your exams. But even if you don’t get top marks, it’s okay. I just hope your life will be smooth and happy from now on, and that’s the best.”
“Cool Sister… Mm! Thank you. But… you already gave me a fountain pen before, right?”
It’s not that getting another one was repetitive, but the pen must have been expensive!
Chi Yuliang shook her head, looking at Ye Zhibai. After being once again stunned by Xiaobai’s breathtaking beauty, Chi Yuliang collected herself and decided to tell her the truth.
“Actually, Xiaobai, fountain pens come in both men’s and women’s designs. The women’s pens are better suited to a girl’s hand shape. The one I gave you before was a men’s version, which seems outdated now. So, I got you a women’s version that’s more suitable for you now!”
“!!”
Hearing this from Cool Sister’s mouth, Ye Zhibai felt like her soul had taken a critical hit!
But there was no way to argue!
If pens truly came in men’s and women’s styles, then of course the men’s one was “outdated” now!
Several times, she wanted to open her mouth to argue, but eventually Ye Zhibai stammered, unable to come up with anything.
Seizing the moment, since the conversation had reached this point, Chi Yuliang decided to say everything she had been holding back for days.
She examined Ye Zhibai carefully, her words filled with nothing but admiration and pride.
“Your Cool Sister is serious, Xiaobai. You’re so beautiful now. Even in the four years I studied in the capital, I’ve never seen anyone more beautiful than you. Honestly, I feel a bit inferior, haha.”
“Cool Sister, don’t say that. Let’s not talk about this.”
“Hmm? Why not? It’s something to be proud of!”
“Cool Sister!”
“Alright, alright! Xiaobai doesn’t like it, so I won’t mention it anymore. But you really are a pleasure to look at~”
“!”
Ugh, Cool Sister’s chest got bigger, and so did her mischievousness!
Even if what you said is true, please let’s not dwell on it!
Look! That sly fox is rolling around, laughing! She’s the culprit behind all of this!
Ah… After the topic shifted, Ye Zhibai remembered.
This heavy fountain pen in her hand… how much did it cost?
The one Cool Sister gave her before wasn’t cheap either—four figures( Four Thousands of USD/RMB)!
If this one is also expensive… she couldn’t let Cool Sister spend so much.
After all, Cool Sister had just graduated and didn’t even have a job yet.
