Ji Yuning stood there, lowering her eyes and pleading, "I want you to hug me."
Fang Bai held her hands up to her sides, water droplets dripping from them. She held her hands up to Ji Yuning and said, "Your hands are wet."
The Fang dialect means—If you're not afraid of getting wet, I'll hug you.
What she didn't know was that Ji Yuning interpreted it as—her hands were still wet, so she wouldn't hug her.
Ji Yuning looked indifferently and turned to pull a kitchen paper towel from the counter.
Under Fang Bai's gaze, Ji Yuning grabbed Fang Bai's wrist and twisted the paper down his palm.
The tissue wasn't very soft, but because it was wet, it slowly melted in my hand, softening into a thin layer, vaguely resembling Ji Yuning's hand tracing across Fang Bai's palm.
It's itchy.
Fang Bai's eyelashes fluttered, and Ji Yuning looked serious, as if she were treating wiping her hands as an assignment.
…Is my OCD really that severe? Fang Bai wondered.
A minute later, Ji Yuning had carefully wiped each of Fang Bai's fingers, leaving no trace of water between his fingers.
After finishing her homework, Ji Yuning casually tossed aside the crumpled paper and whispered to Fang Bai, "Let's hug."
Fang Bai was speechless, not understanding why Ji Yuning was asking for a hug so readily. Her words were so brief, it sounded like a command, as if she was forcing Ji Yuning to let her hug her.
Seeing that Ji Yuning was about to leave, and considering that her hands had been wiped clean by her, Fang Bai didn't dwell on Ji Yuning's attitude any longer.
He took half a step forward, opened his arms, and gave Ji Yuning a simple hug.
The moment Fang Bai touched Ji Yuning's back, he wanted to end the hug, and she followed her heart and stepped back.
His feet moved backward, but his body and hands didn't have time to retract.
There's no way to take it back.
A pair of arms wrapped around her slender waist, holding her tightly and preventing her from retreating.
Fang Bai placed his hand on Ji Yuning's shoulder, his soft, lustrous eyes gazing at her silently.
With just one glance, Ji Yuning was captivated by Fang Bai's clear, moist eyes, unable to look away.
Ji Yuning felt a tingling, ticklish sensation in her heart.
The emotions she had been holding back since returning home finally erupted at this moment. Her eyes were slightly red, and she said in a hoarse voice, "You didn't leave."
As soon as he heard the words, Fang Bai understood.
Ji Yuning didn't leave the door unlocked; she deliberately left it unlocked.
I just wanted to see if she would leave.
Fang Bai felt a mix of emotions, a mixture of anger at being tested and a faint sadness.
She reached out and tapped Ji Yuning's forehead, sighing, "Where can I go?"
You can find me anywhere.
Author's Note:
Xiao Ji: Let me hug you.
Aunt Fang: Are you ordering me around?
Xiao Ji (blinking her big eyes): Auntie, hug me! \(~)\
Chapter 85
Where can we go?
Ji Yuning couldn't say it.
Anyway, I'm not going to her side.
Ji Yuning's expression was indifferent, the heat in her eyes subsided, and she whispered, "It's good that you're not leaving."
Fang Bai sniffed, unsure how to appease the child. His brown eyes darted around. "How about I give you the passport?"
Knowing it was impossible, Ji Yuning still loosened her grip slightly. "Is it okay?"
Fang Bai tapped Ji Yuning's forehead again, "Just kidding."
She then withdrew her hand and said softly, "This is just like when you lied to me last night."
Despite being scammed, Ji Yuning's mood inexplicably improved.
Seeing the triumphant smile on Fang Bai's face, she deliberately asked, "Does Auntie mean that you'll give me my passport as long as I call out to you?"
Fang Bai paused, wondering what this meant, then shook his head and said, "What's done is done, I won't agree to it."
His tone was soft, like a child haggling.
A faint smile appeared on Ji Yuning's lips; her heart was melting.
She slowly leaned towards Fang Bai, whispering in his ear as if in a coquettish tone, "Then wait for me to come back."
Fang Bai gently patted Ji Yuning's back, "Want to do it again?"
The atmosphere then came to a standstill.
Ji Yuning straightened up, looked at Fang Bai, and said, "Mm."
His tone was slightly cold, but the smile on his lips remained.
A few seconds after she finished speaking, Ji Yuning said to Fang Bai in a clear voice, "Auntie, close your eyes."
Fang Bai examined her closely but couldn't discern Ji Yuning's thoughts.
Sunlight streamed through the glass and shone warmly on Fang Bai.
Fang Bai didn't ask Ji Yuning why she was telling him to close his eyes. He simply met Ji Yuning's unfathomable gaze and slowly closed his eyelids.
The warmth around my waist disappeared the moment I closed my eyes.
However, the person standing in front of him did not move, and Fang Bai did not hear the sound of shoes rubbing against the ground.
After closing her eyes, her hearing seemed to become more sensitive. She could hear birds chirping, hear people talking downstairs, and hear... Ji Yuning's breathing.
Ji Yuning's face seemed to be close to hers, because her breathing was right next to her ear.
It's very clear.
Fang Bai's eyelashes trembled.
The next second, a slight coolness came from my neck, contrasting with the warmth provided by the sunlight.
It felt icy cold, and Fang Bai subconsciously opened his eyes.
Ji Yuning wasn't near her face, but rather in front of her eyes when she closed them.
Fang Bai glanced at Ji Yuning, then looked down at the extra thing on his neck.
It is a silver necklace.
A small ring dangled from her collarbone, and a silver chain passed through the ring and hung around her neck.
Fang Bai picked up the ring and asked, "What is this?"
Ji Yuning said, "A gift."
Fang Bai immediately realized what was going on, looked up at Ji Yuning, and asked, "Did you go out to buy this?"
Ji Yuning nodded: "Mm."
The old man's stall was mobile; she searched for it for a while near the scenic area, which took her some time.
A warm feeling washed over Fang Bai. He thought for a moment, and realized that this was probably the first time Ji Yuning had given him a gift.
The sunlight seemed to penetrate the skin, making Fang Bai feel warm inside.
Fang Bai couldn't help but look down at the pendant in her hand. After examining it closely, she casually remarked, "Can this ring also be worn as a ring?"
As he spoke, Fang Bai's fingers passed through the ring.
After comparison, it was found that without the silver chain, the size of the ring would fit her finger perfectly.
Ji Yuning's breath hitched the moment she saw Fang Bai's finger slip through the ring.
A few seconds later, Ji Yuning held her breath and asked, "Do you like it?"
Fang Bai had already pulled his finger out of the ring. The ring really did look like a ring. Although the workmanship wasn't very fine, its style was quite nice and was Fang Bai's favorite style.
Fang Bai nodded and said with a gentle smile, "It looks very good."
Ji Yuning's brows relaxed, and she said softly, "While I'm away, Auntie, will you take care of it?"
Fang Bai raised his eyebrows: "Shugo Chara?"
Ji Yuning didn't understand what Fang Bai was saying, but she understood the first two words.
Then let the ring protect her in her place.
Ji Yuning said in a deep voice, "Mm."
Fang Bai removed his hand from the necklace and said, "Okay."
As the two came out of the kitchen, Fang Bai asked Ji Yuning, "Do you need to pack your luggage? Auntie will help you."
Ji Yuning shook her head. She didn't have much luggage. Apart from some daily necessities, all her clothes were white. Besides, she would be coming back, so there was no need for her to take anything with her.
Fang Bai had also considered this situation, and after a pause, suggested, "Then why don't you rest for a while?"
The journey is long, so it's best to maintain a good mental state.
After Ji Yuning hummed in agreement, she took Fang Bai's hand and whispered, "Auntie, will you stay with me?"
Fang Bai didn't think too much about it and said, "Sure."
Author's Note: