Chapter 27: An Invitation to the Anime Convention

“So… Xiao Xue, would you like to come with me to the anime convention?” Ye Li asked.

Bai Muxue was taken aback.

She actually wanted to say that she’d fought a magical girl that morning and then spent hours training under Bai Ye in the afternoon, and now she was really tired.

Right now, all she wanted was to go home and lie down on her bed.

If it were anyone else asking, she might have refused on the spot.

But the person asking was Ye Li, the first friend Bai Muxue had made in a long time.

…At least, the first friend she could remember.

If she refused Ye Li, would Ye Li be sad?

Bai Muxue thought about it. Maybe she would be.

Ye Li didn’t urge her, just watched with eager eyes.

Behind Bai Muxue, Bai Ye said nothing and kept drinking coffee. While Bai Muxue wasn’t looking, she even drank Bai Muxue’s cup too.

What Bai Muxue would think when she found her coffee missing was hard to say.

So, should she say yes?

The answer was clear.

“Okay.” Bai Muxue nodded. “Since Xiao Li invited me, of course I’ll go.”

“Actually, I’ve never been to a convention before. I don’t know what’s there, so this is a good chance to find out.”

“Great! I’m so glad you said yes, Xiao Xue!” Ye Li grabbed Bai Muxue’s hand excitedly.

Ye Li also gave Xia Ling a thumbs up, and Xia Ling nodded.

In truth, Ye Li hadn’t invited anyone else. She was supposed to go alone tonight.

That was the original plan.

But after talking it over, she and Xia Ling both decided that the black-haired woman who called herself Bai Ye wasn’t a good person.

So Xia Ling used her alt account to chat with Ye Li, creating the impression that no one was going with her. Then she had Ye Li invite Bai Muxue, making it all look natural.

Not only would it bring Ye Li and Bai Muxue closer, it would also get rid of that irritating black-haired woman.

But Xia Ling hadn’t expected Bai Muxue to secretly peek at Ye Li’s phone screen.

Well, no harm done.

“If you’re all going, can I join? I want to see what a convention is like too.” Bai Ye said suddenly.

“Well…” Ye Li deliberately made a hesitant face.

It would be best if Bai Ye just backed off.

“What, are you saying you don’t want me? Sigh…” Bai Ye put on a hurt expression and sighed.

Bai Muxue almost couldn’t keep a straight face.

It was too funny. She couldn’t imagine the usually unreliable and shady Bai Ye making a face like that.

If Xia Ling and Ye Li weren’t there, Bai Muxue would have taken out her phone and taken a picture of that little expression.

Hmm… even without them, she couldn’t, because her phone was still in Bai Ye’s hands.

“Of course I don’t mean that, Sister Bai Ye. It’s just that Sister Bai Ye is a bit old, aren’t you?” Ye Li asked.

“I’m about the same age as Xiao Xue, so we naturally have more in common. As for…”

“Hey, didn’t we say a woman is forever eighteen? You really are annoyed by me!” Bai Ye pointed at Ye Li, looking like “I knew it.”

“Xiao Bai, why aren’t you saying anything for me?” Bai Ye poked Bai Muxue.

Bai Muxue: …

What was she supposed to say?

She felt that anything she said would only make the conflict between Bai Ye and Ye Li worse.

They were still just sparring under the table. If Bai Muxue chimed in, it might turn into an open fight.

Helpless, Bai Muxue looked to Xia Ling for help again.

But Xia Ling didn’t speak this time. Maybe for the same reason as Bai Muxue: it was hard to say anything.

“Maybe Xiao Xue feels the same way, right, Xiao Xue?” Ye Li hooked her arm around Bai Muxue’s and asked gently.

“Impossible. Xiao Bai definitely takes my side. Our relationship is much deeper than you think.” Bai Ye took Bai Muxue’s other arm.

Bai Muxue: ???

Wait, wait, what kind of development is this?!

When Ye Li heard Bai Ye’s words, her face stayed calm, but inside she was in turmoil.

So that bad woman had already deceived Xiao Xue this deeply!

Ye Li felt that, as Bai Muxue’s friend, she should help Xiao Xue see that woman’s true colors as soon as possible.

Bai Muxue was totally confused now.

“Xiao Bai, stop dazing out. Who do you support?” Bai Ye pressed first.

“Xiao Xue, I…” Ye Li didn’t finish. She just blinked her big, watery eyes at Bai Muxue.

Bai Muxue was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Forced, she could only talk to Bai Ye telepathically.

“Let Ye Li go, but why are you acting like this too? Have you been assimilated?” Bai Muxue complained to Bai Ye in her mind.

“Because it’s fun.” Bai Ye said telepathically. “Besides, I can collect emotional power from Ye Li. Hmm, this kid’s emotions are pretty complicated.”

“I’m sure you’ll be collecting emotional power from me soon too. Just help me out!” Bai Muxue’s mental voice was fierce.

“Alright, alright, fine. Just say something later, and I’ll support you all the way.” Bai Ye answered.

With Bai Ye’s support, Bai Muxue started thinking about what to say.

Hmm… what should she say?

“Um… anyway… whether it’s Bai Ye or Ye Li, you’re both my friends.” Bai Muxue said haltingly.

“I don’t want my words to hurt either of you, so… I’ll refrain from answering for now.”

Xia Ling, watching from the side: …

In Xia Ling’s eyes, the only difference between Bai Muxue’s answer and “you are both my wings” was that at least Bai Muxue hadn’t come up with that line herself.

Otherwise, Xia Ling thought Bai Muxue really might say it.

“I didn’t expect Xiao Bai to be so gentle. You even thought about my feelings. I thought you were ignoring me, so…” Bai Ye said, very touched.

Bai Muxue was speechless.

So that’s what you call full support?!

But at least Bai Ye wasn’t bickering with Ye Li anymore. That was good.

“Um… Xiao Li?” Bai Muxue waved her hand in front of Ye Li.

Ye Li had been standing there in a daze since Bai Muxue’s last words.

“Ah, it’s nothing.” Ye Li snapped out of it. “Anyway, as long as Xiao Xue is willing to be with me alone, I’m satisfied.”

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