Fang Bai heard Ji Yuning chuckle softly, but remained silent.
She realized that Ji Yuning had asked her because she didn't know which one to wear...
Fang Bai had forgotten the specific style of the clothes, and she had no intention of looking at them again. After a moment of silence, Fang Bai wanted to choose one based on her memory, but what came to mind was the selfie of Ji Yuning in the bathroom.
After a pause, Fang Bai said, "The second one."
The style doesn't matter; white is more youthful compared to black and champagne.
Ji Yuning looked up at the white dress, stood up, hooked it in her hand, and said, "I'll change."
Fang Bai wanted to agree, but the words stuck in her throat and she swallowed them back down.
From Fang Bai's perspective, it's clear that Ji Yuning placed her phone on the bed. The image mostly shows the ceiling and a corner of the bedroom, while the remaining portion shows Ji Yuning's upper body.
Fang Bai thought Ji Yuning would block the camera or move off-screen to change clothes, but Ji Yuning did nothing and simply lifted her clothes as if no one was around.
If Fang Bai hadn't blushed, she would have thought this scene was nothing special, just changing clothes.
Even if Ji Yuning's slender waist were exposed and her clothes were immediately pulled down to her chest, she would openly and honestly look away without any guilt. But now she could only hurriedly turn her phone around and close her eyes.
Fang Bai, who was holding onto her clothes, didn't notice, or rather, he didn't notice at all, that Ji Yuning deliberately slowed down her movements when taking off her clothes. What should have taken two seconds to take off, she took five seconds to pull down to her chest.
Seeing the black screen, Ji Yuning changed her clothes at a normal pace.
Then I picked up my phone and called out into the dark screen, "Auntie?"
"Hmm, you're done changing?" The screen was still black, and Fang Bai didn't make any move.
Ji Yuning's lips curled up slightly. "Did Auntie turn off the lights?"
Fang Bai picked up his phone. "No, you change your clothes, I'll excuse myself for a bit."
She was very honest.
The consequence of being honest was hearing Ji Yuning ask, "Why are you avoiding me? Didn't Auntie tell me to take off my clothes last time?"
Fang Bai was about to explain when he heard the second half of Ji Yuning's sentence and almost bit his tongue. In the end, he said awkwardly, "That's different."
“Nothing’s different,” Ji Yuning said calmly. “I don’t mind.”
But she minded; it was she who felt guilty.
Fang Bai licked her lips, unsure how to respond. She couldn't explain this, or she would seem like a pervert.
Fang Bai could only say in a hoarse voice, "I'm going to sleep now. I've already picked out your clothes. Let's stop here for now. Goodnight."
She spoke very quickly, her fingertip almost touching the red button.
But she heard Ji Yuning say, "Auntie, wait a minute."
Fang Bai stopped moving. "Hmm?"
She met Ji Yuning's gaze, looking at Ji Yuning's beautiful face. Although she wanted to end the call quickly, she couldn't deny that she couldn't resist all things beautiful.
Fang Bai asked with concern, "Is there anything else?"
Ji Yuning's usually aloof expression softened as she slowly asked, "Can I not hang up?"
Fang Baixin's heart tightened suddenly, her voice filled with concern, "What's wrong?"
Ji Yuning: "I'm scared."
Afraid?
What's there to be afraid of?
Fang Bai was a little puzzled; she didn't know that Ji Yuning had anything she was afraid of.
Fang Bai was so focused on what Ji Yuning was afraid of that he forgot to reply to her.
The silence of ten seconds or so was more like a silent rejection.
Ji Yuning sat on the edge of the bed, the dim light unable to illuminate her eyes. "Actually, it's nothing. I just don't want to sleep alone. I'm sorry to have worried you, Auntie. Please hang up the phone."
A sudden pang of sadness welled up in Fang Bai's heart. He gently comforted her, "I didn't say I was going to fail. It's just that you have exams these two days, and I was afraid it would disturb your rest."
“I won’t bother you,” Ji Yuning said. “Auntie never bothers me.”
Even so, doesn't she still snuggle into Ji Yuning's arms every time she goes to sleep? But she doesn't talk in her sleep, so talking to each other while sleeping shouldn't be a problem.
Feeling sorry for Ji Yuning, Fang Bai put aside his earlier haste to hang up the phone and smiled at Ji Yuning, saying, "Are you going to sleep now? I did housework all day and I'm so tired. I want to sleep."
Ji Yuning nodded, "Sleep."
She then pursed her lips and said, "Auntie, go to sleep first."
Fang Bai hummed in agreement and said, "Goodnight."
After saying that, Fang Bai added, "If I hang up the phone, it's either because my phone is out of battery, or because I accidentally pressed the button."
It wasn't her intention to hang it up; she was afraid Ji Yuning would overthink it.
For a sensitive child, saying just one more word can lessen the hurt they experience.
Fang Bai turned off the bedroom light and lay down on the bed when she heard Ji Yuning call her name, "Fang Bai".
Fang Bai chuckled, "Why are you calling me by my full name again?"
In the darkness, Ji Yuning brushed away the moisture from the corners of her eyes with her fingertips and replied softly, "It's nothing, goodnight."
Chapter 94
Ji Yuning spoke in a very low voice, almost as low as her usual tone, so that there was no sign of anything amiss.
The corners of her eyes only moistened briefly before drying out again.
The emotion came suddenly, but it wasn't inexplicable at all.
The tear should have fallen the moment she saw Fang Bai again, but miraculously, she didn't have any chance to shed a tear during the few days she spent with him.
Fang Bai was still the same as I remembered, still the familiar her. The three years I hadn't seen her felt like only three days. Fang Bai had only been away for three days, and now she was back.
However, she was studying in another city, while Fang Bai was waiting for her at home.
No matter how lame the reason, the other party will believe her and go along with her, as always.
Fang Bai didn't notice anything unusual about Ji Yuning. She replied with "goodnight" again, then put her phone aside and slowly closed her eyes.
She has always had a good quality of sleep and can fall asleep within five minutes of lying down.
On the contrary, Ji Yuning doesn't sleep well. She has difficulty falling asleep and is easily awakened by the slightest noise.
Half an hour later, Fang Bai, who should have been fast asleep, quietly opened his eyes, his gaze clear and unwavering, showing no signs of sleepiness.
Ji Yuning, who usually has trouble sleeping, was already fast asleep.
Fang Bai is having trouble sleeping.
She wasn't lying when she said she was tired and wanted to sleep, but once everything calmed down, restless elements slowly began to stir, tugging at people's nerves.
When I close my eyes, all I see is Ji Yuning in the mirror—blurry and indistinct.
Fang Bai silently exhaled and looked at the phone that was still lit up beside him.
Ji Yuning didn't turn off the bedside lamp; the image on her side was still very clear, unlike Fang Bai's side, where the room was only brightly lit by the light from his phone.
The phone was standing upright, and Fang Bai immediately saw Ji Yuning's sleeping face, which looked less aloof than usual.
My mind is clearer now.
Fang Bai wondered if it was because the phone was lit up.
She reached for her phone, intending to pretend to accidentally touch it and end the call.
But when Fang Bai saw the slightly furrowed brows of the sleeping person and thought that the sound of the phone hanging up would disturb others, she hesitated for a moment and then withdrew her hand.
Fang Bai slowly turned over, no longer looking at his phone, and remained on his side without moving.
As if that way, she wouldn't be illuminated by a beam of light.
The weather in the southern part of the city is pleasant in early July.
After staying for a while, Fang Bai actually quite liked this refreshing weather.
Feeling the morning breeze, Fang Bai stepped into the residential area and saw a short-haired beauty standing in front of the building from afar.
Hao Yingman looked at Fang Bai's ponytail and sportswear, noting that he didn't have a single pocket to hold a phone, which explained why no one answered his calls after several attempts.
She asked, "Did you go for a morning run?"
"Hmm." Fang Bai walked towards Hao Yingman. "Why are you here?"
Hao Yingman was busy with work, and Fang Bai hadn't contacted her for a while.
Hao Yingman waved the things she was carrying and laughed, "Ta-da! A breakfast made with love."
Fang Bai smiled, "Thanks, but I've already eaten."
Hao Yingman pouted, "Then it's a love lunch, there's no difference."
"Aren't you busy with work anymore?" Fang Bai asked.
"How can I be busy all the time?" Hao Yingman said dejectedly, "I'm exhausted."
Fang Bai: "How about collaborating with Lu Raomei?"
Hao Yingman paused noticeably for a moment before saying, "Actually, she's not as assertive as people describe her. She's always smiling, like a smiling tiger, capable of devouring you when you're not paying attention. I don't know what she's thinking. But one thing is good: she's quite professional."
After Hao Yingman finished speaking, she noticed that Fang Bai was looking at her with a strange, teasing gaze.
Hao Yingman panicked: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Fang Bai smiled slightly, "I think I asked about cooperation."
"Cough." Hao Yingman couldn't help but cough. "It's fine, everything went smoothly."
As they were talking, the two had already gone upstairs.