Pressing the green button, Ji Yuning raised her phone and held it to her ear.
The moment the call connected, Fang Bai called out, "Xiao Ning?"
Fang Bai's voice on the phone was not much different from usual, except that it sounded a little softer than in real life.
Ji Yuning didn't turn on the balcony light. Her back was to the dormitory, and the dormitory light shone on her back, hiding most of Ji Yuning's face in shadow, making her look dim and her expression unclear.
Ji Yuning made a nasal sound: "Mmm."
Hearing the lukewarm response from the other end, he knew it was just Ji Yuning's personality and had nothing to do with him.
Fang Bai awkwardly flicked his nose and said in a low voice, "Sorry, Auntie has been a bit busy these past few days and forgot to send you a message."
Ji Yuning didn't expect Fang Bai to explain this to her. She leaned against the wall, lowered her eyes, and said, "I don't care."
"Uh..." Fang Bai was caught off guard by the bluntness of the question and didn't know how to respond. After a few seconds, she changed the subject, "When did He Ziyan move into your dorm?"
Ji Yuning: "Last night."
Fang Bai rested his chin on his hand, his arm leaning against the sofa armrest. "Why did she move into your dorm? Did He Wei make her move?"
Ji Yuning straightened up without anyone noticing and said, word by word, "She applied on her own initiative."
Although Fang Bai remained in the same posture, his tone contained a barely perceptible anger, "She applied and He Wei approved it? Has He Wei forgotten that she's the one who slandered you?"
Speaking of He Ziyan, besides the domestic violence caused by Fang Bai during Ji Yuning's school years, the school violence was also caused by He Ziyan.
So when Fang Bai learned that He Ziyan had moved into Ji Yuning's dormitory, he was shocked and wanted to call Ji Yuning to find out what was going on.
Shocked, Fang Bai also had some doubts. The book didn't mention that He Ziyan and Ji Yuning lived together, and He Ziyan had always been a commuter student. Now, not only was she living on campus, but she was also actively living with Ji Yuning...
Ji Yuning's cool tone interrupted Fang Bai's thoughts. Ji Yuning said, "She told Teacher He that living together was to make up for her mistake."
He Ziyan's self-criticism was very sincere, and the school gave her a disciplinary action. After hearing He Ziyan's reasons, He Wei asked Ji Yuning and then agreed.
Fang Bai had also thought of this, and she asked softly, "Did He Wei ask for your opinion?"
Ji Yuning: "Mm."
"You agree?"
Fang Bai realized immediately after asking the question that she had asked a very silly question. If Ji Yuning did not agree, He Wei probably would not have let He Ziyan move into her dormitory.
Ji Yuning pursed her lips and said, "Mmm."
Actually, it wasn't that she agreed. Ji Yuning just said she didn't care who lived with her or not. In fact, it was Mimi who suggested changing dorms, and Ji Yuning didn't say a word about it.
"...Then be careful. If she continues to bully you, call me. If she doesn't want to call me, find He Wei and have her call me." Fang Bai couldn't interfere in school matters, so she could only remind Ji Yuning to be careful.
Fang Bai took the yogurt Wu Mei handed her, took a sip, and said, "Okay, I have nothing else to say. What about you?"
Ji Yuning put her hands in her shirt pockets. "No."
"Alright, it's getting late, you should get some rest," Fang Bai said gently. "Goodnight, Xiao Ning."
"Um."
Ji Yuning was about to put her phone away after she finished speaking, but the other person started talking again.
"Hmm? Just one 'hmm'?" Fang Bai's tone was slightly raised. "Why didn't you say goodnight to me?"
“…”
Ji Yuning looked out the window, which faced the playground, which was completely dark except for a few scattered streetlights.
Suddenly, there was a knock on the door behind her. Ji Yuning turned around and saw He Ziyan standing behind the door, her face mask having been removed at some point.
Seeing Ji Yuning looking at her, He Ziyan frowned and said impatiently through the door, "Come out quickly, what are you doing occupying the balcony?"
Ji Yuning looked away, gazing at the playground under the streetlights, and said softly, "Goodnight."
Fang Bai was surprised by Ji Yuning's cooperation and replied cheerfully, "Good night."
Finally, Fang Bai added, "See you on Friday."
Ji Yuning hung up the phone.
At the same time, He Ziyan opened the balcony door from the outside.
"What kind of sneaky phone call is that? Ji Yuning, are you dating someone?"
He Ziyan's voice rang out in the dormitory, neither too loud nor too soft, and the remaining six people all turned their eyes to the balcony.
At the same moment, Mu Xuerou, who pushed open the door, also heard it. Her hand holding the door frame tightened suddenly, and she met Ji Yuning's gaze as she looked at her after hearing the door open.
He Ziyan didn't notice the commotion behind her. She looked at Ji Yuning and said, "Oh, I misspoke."
He Ziyan retorted to her previous statement, "No one would be interested in someone like you."
As soon as He Ziyan finished speaking, Mu Xuerou hurriedly called out, "Yu Ning, can you come out for a moment?"
Mu Xuerou's sudden shout drew the attention of the other students in the dormitory back to her, including He Ziyan.
He Ziyan raised an eyebrow, about to tell Mu Xuerou to leave, when a dark figure walked past her. He Ziyan stared blankly as Ji Yuning walked towards the dormitory door.
He Ziyan: "..."
I was ignored again.
Following Mu Xuerou out of the dormitory, Ji Yuning stood by the door and asked, "What's wrong?"
Mu Xuerou looked around and then said to Ji Yuning, "We ran into someone at school this morning, and I saw him again at the classroom door this afternoon. He gave me a piece of paper and asked me to give it to you."
Mu Xuerou lowered her head, embarrassed, and said, "But I was busy doing my homework and only remembered when I got back to the dormitory."
As she spoke, Mu Xuerou took out a folded piece of paper from her pocket and handed it to Ji Yuning, saying, "I haven't seen it before, so I don't know what's inside."
Ji Yuning reached out and took it, saying softly, "Thank you."
Mu Xuerou shook her head: "No need, I'm sorry, I could have given it to you earlier."
"It's nothing." After saying that, Ji Yuning saw that Mu Xuerou didn't seem to be leaving, so she asked, "Is there anything else?"
"..." Mu Xuerou was silent for a few seconds, then finally mustered her courage to look up at Ji Yuning, "Yes, I want to say..."
Mu Xuerou blinked her doe-like eyes, "Don't take He Ziyan's words to heart. She only did it because she's jealous of you, since you always get first place and she can only get second. And last week she even accused you of stealing a phone."
In response to Mu Xuerou's words of comfort, Ji Yuning said calmly, "Thank you, I don't mind."
After saying that, Ji Yuning realized that her attitude seemed a bit cold, so she said to Mu Xuerou, "It's getting late, go back and rest."
Ji Yuning was startled, a sense of familiarity suddenly arose.
Mu Xuerou didn't notice Ji Yuning's odd behavior. She looked at Ji Yuning and said with a smile, "Okay."
After Mu Xuerou disappeared around the corner, Ji Yuning slightly dismissed the strange feeling in her heart and took out the paper from her pocket.
Today, several leaders from Beijing came to the school. I overheard students discussing the matter of donating a teaching building.
The person that Ji Yuning and Mu Xuerou bumped into should be from the capital, because Ji Yuning had never seen him at school before.
Her slender fingers slowly unfolded the paper.
On the huge piece of paper, only a name and a phone number were written.
Ji Yuning's smooth eyebrows furrowed slightly as she pondered the person's motives. However, after only a few seconds, Ji Yuning folded the paper back up and put it back in her pocket.
At school, as long as you get through Wednesday, Friday won't be far away.
Two days passed quickly, and on Friday, Fang Bai arrived at school right on time.
At the bustling school gate, Fang Bai spotted Ji Yuning at a glance.
Fang Bai's handsome face stood out against the vibrant campus, attracting attention with its mature and promising appearance. Many students coming out of the school gate noticed Fang Bai standing not far away.
Ji Yuning was no exception.
Fang Bai used to like wearing makeup, and the heavy makeup covered up many of her facial features. But in the past few days, Ji Yuning has rarely seen Fang Bai wearing heavy makeup.
Although Ji Yuning disliked Fang Bai, she had to admit that Fang Bai was very handsome now.
The light makeup clearly showcased the strengths of Fang Bai's features, making them appear soft and gentle.
Ji Yuning realized her thoughts, her thin lips tightened into a straight line, a flash of fierceness appeared in her eyes, but in the blink of an eye, the emotion in her eyes vanished, and she returned to her normal appearance.
Ji Yuning spotted Fang Bai immediately, and similarly, Fang Bai saw her the moment Ji Yuning appeared at the school gate.
The female lead has an unparalleled aura and always shines in the crowd.
Fang Bai raised her hand to her chest, waved, and smiled gently. Her gentle demeanor drew the attention of those around her, all wanting to see who she was there to pick up.
Under several intense gazes, Ji Yuning, carrying her schoolbag, walked towards Fang Bai.
Seven steps away, Fang Bai's gaze remained fixed on Ji Yuning.
When Ji Yuning walked up to Fang Bai, she finally couldn't withstand Fang Bai's gaze and called out, "Aunt Fang."
Author's Note:
If he's already calling me "Auntie," how far behind will he be calling me "Wife"? (Yes.)
Hi hi~
Chapter 17
Upon hearing the address she wanted to hear, Fang Bai finally looked away from Ji Yuning. She glanced around and, seeing that many people were watching them, the smile on Fang Bai's lips slowly faded.
So far, since arriving in this world, Fang Bai has rarely shown a genuine smile to anyone other than Wu Mei and Ji Yuning.
Of course, it's also possible that Fang Bai hasn't had much contact with anyone else besides the two of them.
Fang Bai turned to look at Ji Yuning, raised an eyebrow in the direction the car was parked, and said, "Let's go."
Ji Yuning walked behind Fang Bai with her hands hanging down at her sides.
After chatting with Fang Bai on Wednesday night, Fang Bai sent her a few messages yesterday, and also said "See you tomorrow".
Ji Yuning thought Fang Bai was referring to her going home... but she didn't expect Fang Bai to come to the school.