Rubbing her ears, Hao Yingman exclaimed in shock, "Fang Bai, you've slept with someone?!"
Hao Yingman's voice was loud, and both people who were very close to the phone heard her question.
Fang Bai quickly put the phone to his ear, afraid that Hao Yingman would ask some shocking questions.
At the same time, she turned her head away, cutting off Ji Yuning's gaze.
However, before she looked away, she seemed to see a fleeting smile in Ji Yuning's eyes.
Hao Yingman had no idea how awkward her words had put Fang Bai. She said, "Fang Bai, that's not very nice of you. You got a boyfriend and didn't even tell me? I was planning to take you to a girls' gathering in a few days and introduce you to some people, but... tsk tsk."
Hao Yingman asked, "Could it be that the thing you mentioned about having some trouble is because you're being pestered by someone?"
As Hao Yingman's words became increasingly outrageous, Fang Bai quickly said, "I'll hang up now."
No, you—
Before Hao Yingman could finish speaking, Fang Bai ruthlessly cut off the call.
After putting down his phone, Fang Bai didn't turn to look at Ji Yuning. Instead, he turned around and got out of bed, pretending that no one was sitting on the edge of the bed.
But Ji Yuning couldn't pretend Fang Bai wasn't around. As Fang Bai stood up and was about to leave, she called out softly, "Auntie."
Fang Bai's neck stiffened. After a couple of seconds, he looked at Ji Yuning and said, "That auntie wanted to ask who you are, but her words were a bit ambiguous. Don't mind it."
After saying that, Fang Bai was impressed with his own rambling.
If it were someone else or Fang Bai who heard Hao Yingman's words, Fang Bai wouldn't feel so awkward, nor would he bother to explain, because both parties would know perfectly well whether something had happened.
But when the other person was Ji Yuning, Fang Bai felt awkward and wanted to make things clear.
It's as if... they're afraid of corrupting the children.
Fang Bai's explanation was completely unrelated to the person's question, sounding like a fabricated story meant to appease a child. Ji Yuning narrowed her eyes and asked, "Which auntie?"
Fang Bai was about to give Ji Yuning a brief introduction of Hao Yingman when he heard Ji Yuning whisper, "I only have one aunt, you."
Chapter 79
Fang Bai parted his lips slightly and blurted out, "What did you do to Liao Li?"
Isn't Liao Li a positive character? How come she's...?
Ji Yuning: "?"
He fell silent instantly.
Fang Bai also reacted for a moment, silently removing the nickname "Big Boss" from Ji Yuning, and after a brief "uh," added, "What I mean is, what about Liao Li? Have you contacted her?"
I've been in contact with them.
Over the past few years, the two have been calling each other to ask if there has been any news about Fang Bai.
Ji Yuning nodded slightly in response.
She walked up to Fang Bai, leaned towards him, and whispered, "What I mean is—"
The warm breath tickled Fang Bai's ear.
Ji Yuning said casually, "There is only one Auntie, but there can be many Aunt Liaos."
Fang Bai glanced at Ji Yuning, raised an eyebrow, and explained Ji Yuning's explanation: it's just the difference between adding the surname and not adding it.
Fang Bai felt there was no difference; the only difference was that the first one was a bit more intimate.
She didn't understand the thoughts of young people, and tossed her hair as she said, "Although I felt there was an element of flattery in it, I was still quite happy to hear it."
Ji Yuning straightened up. "I wasn't trying to comfort you."
Fang Bai chuckled: "When did you learn all these sweet talk? Xiao Mu isn't even here with you."
Upon hearing Fang Bai mention Mu Xuerou, a thoughtful look flashed across Ji Yuning's eyes. Fang Bai had mentioned her once last night, and now he was bringing her up again.
It was like trying to find out about Mu Xuerou through her.
After a pause, Ji Yuning said, "Xue Rou has gone abroad."
Ji Yuning stared at Fang Bai, and she saw that the smile on Fang Bai's face disappeared after she said those words.
The corners of her mouth, which had been curving upwards, tightened. How could she not have known that Fang Bai cared so much about Mu Xuerou?!
Fang Bai, who was also observing Ji Yuning, noticed a hint of melancholy in the otherwise calm expression of the person in front of him, and immediately wanted to retract his previous statement.
The person I like went abroad to study, and we lost contact. I don't even know how they're doing...
The fact that she mentioned Mu Xuerou unintentionally was the reason for Ji Yuning's low mood.
Fang Bai felt bad, so she stepped forward and placed her hand on Ji Yuning's head, saying, "It's okay."
According to the plot, Mu Xuerou will return to China in her junior year of college and sign a contract with Lu's entertainment company. The two will reunite at a dinner party hosted by investors.
Based on the timeline, the two children are currently in their second year of university (primary semester) and will be entering their third year in the fall.
Won't we meet soon?
Fang Bai lowered his hand along the hair that had fallen down, stroking it up and down, and comforted her, "You'll be back soon."
Fang Bai's voice was very soft, and it was unclear who he was comforting.
It was an interaction she had longed for for so long. Ji Yuning's heartstrings were touched. In an instant, the sweetness of satisfaction and the unbearable bitterness mixed together, creating an indescribable feeling.
Ji Yuning only wanted to experience one feeling.
She tried, but she couldn't stop the sour feeling, so she could only grab Fang Bai's hand and pull Gan Tian away from their entanglement.
Fang Bai was startled when her wrist was suddenly grabbed. She quickly assumed that Ji Yuning didn't like having her hair touched. Fang Bai thought to herself that it made sense; Ji Yuning was all grown up now and shouldn't be touched like before.
…He only used his hands, never his feet.
Fang Bai pulled his hand back, easily freeing his arm from Ji Yuning's grasp, and after a moment of silence, said, "I just touched it out of habit."
Seeing Ji Yuning leaning her upper body towards her, Fang Bai hurriedly said, "I didn't mean to."
Ji Yuning paused in her forward lean, taking in the fleeting panic on the woman's face.
This has happened more than once.
When Fang Bai faced her, fear flashed in his handsome eyes more than once, and the emotions expressed in his trembling pupils were not feigned.
At first, Ji Yuning thought she had misread it, but the way Fang Bai shrank back and the fear on her face clearly told Ji Yuning that she hadn't misread it and hadn't thought too much about it.
Fang Bai was afraid of her.
Ji Yuning's heart skipped a beat, and she was immediately thrown into a panic.
Suppressing her anger, Ji Yuning wanted to know what Lu Raomei had said back then that not only made Fang Bai leave without saying goodbye, but also made Fang Bai... so afraid of her.
Ji Yuning had approached Lu Raomei, but hadn't gotten any information. The news she received by chance was not enough to convince Fang Bai to leave, and its credibility was very low.
Since then, Ji Yuning has never contacted Lu Raomei again.
Taking a deep breath, Ji Yuning suppressed her suspicions. There were more important things to do right now, and she could ask about the others later.
The coldness that had risen in Ji Yuning's eyes because of Lu Raomei turned into a faint pity when she looked up at Fang Bai.
Although it was just a fleeting thought, Fang Bai still noticed it.
Just as Fang Bai was stunned, thinking she was seeing things, her waist suddenly tightened as Ji Yuning wrapped her arms around her.
Both of them were wearing pajamas, their warm bodies pressed against each other. The close proximity made Fang Bai immediately feel the indescribable softness on her chest.
Her body, which she had previously advised against due to "malnutrition," has now become quite plump and not to be underestimated.
Fang Bai coughed lightly, put his hand on Ji Yuning's shoulder, and gently pushed her.
Not only did she fail to push Ji Yuning away, but the other party actually got even closer.
Her shoulder sank as Ji Yuning rested her chin on her shoulder.
Ji Yuning looked down at Fang Bai's back and asked in a low voice, "I only have you as my aunt, so I wonder if in your heart, I am also your only child?"
Even though the other party doesn't like children, all she can do now is acknowledge the child's identity, establish a place in Fang Bai's heart, and then do anything else.
The clear, cool voice flowed into Fang Bai's ears like a gentle stream.
In an instant, the awkwardness in his body was ignored, and Fang Bai pondered Ji Yuning's question in his mind.
The answer is definitely yes.
From beginning to end, the only person whose fate was intertwined with hers was Ji Yuning.
As for Mu Xuerou and He Ziyan, or other people, they only met because of Ji Yuning.
How she treats them depends on how well Ji Yuning gets along with them. She's generally reluctant to communicate or spend time with people, and unless someone is as enthusiastic and proactive as Hao Yingman, Fang Bai rarely opens up to others.
The few people who are considered to have a good relationship with Ji Yuning are all centered around her.
It can be said that Ji Yuning is the center of her social circle.
Fang Bai remained silent for a long time, and Ji Yuning couldn't see her expression, so she assumed the answer was what Fang Bai was thinking.
As if trying to slowly integrate Fang Bai into her body, Ji Yuning gradually tightened her arms.
Fang Bai quickly came to her senses and noticed the tightness around her waist. She called out softly, "Xiao Ning?"
Ji Yuning stopped what she was doing.
Fang Bai lowered his hand from Ji Yuning's shoulder, patted Ji Yuning's arm, and hummed, "Relax a little, Auntie is having a bit of trouble breathing."
"Auntie hasn't answered my question yet." Although Ji Yuning's words were firm, she still obediently loosened her arms. She looked up at Fang Bai, their eyes met, and she said, "Or is it that Auntie has the whole world in her heart, too many to count?"
Ji Yuning had a serious expression, but Fang Bai was amused by her words.
Fang Bai's eyes curved into a smile. "You're absolutely right. I put every single one I meet in my heart."
Fang Bai deliberately said, "Let me think about how many people your age I've met in the past few years. You know, that kid I met in England last time was not only beautiful, but she could also speak Chinese. I..."
The waist was tightened.
Fang Bai consciously stopped talking.