Chapter 7: Meow Ten Times in Public

Bai Yuan didn’t continue chatting with You.

Class still required proper attention—she had taken this seat precisely to study seriously.

However, she soon discovered another depressing fact.

She couldn’t take out her own textbook.

Even more depressing—her former deskmate was now completely ignoring her.

Even with You sitting on her lap, it was as if nothing was there at all.

Her deskmate had never been the studious type to begin with, yet even while zoning out, she acted as if Bai Yuan and You didn’t exist.

Bai Yuan was left speechless.

Since when did her White Paper Syndrome affect other people too?

Why was no one reacting to this situation!?

“You, you shouldn’t sleep during class.”

“Can I borrow your textbook for a bit?”

Bai Yuan originally wanted to get her own book, but her bag had been dropped on the floor earlier, and she couldn’t reach it now.

So she had no choice but to ask You.

You woke up from her nap.

She had been dreaming about ways to “teach a lesson” to the girl beneath her, yet Bai Yuan had delivered herself right into her hands.

“Oh?”

“You want the textbook~?”

“Then meow ten times in public, and I’ll give it to you.”

A crafty glint flashed through You’s violet eyes.

A hint of satisfaction appeared on her face, like she was getting her revenge.

You dared to forcibly hold my divine body—there must be a price to pay, hmph~

“What!? I…”

Inside the spirit world, Mo Xiao slapped her forehead.

What was this girl even trying to do?

She could somewhat guess Yilian’s intentions, but this one—You—was far harder to read.

Her attitude toward Bai Yuan was strange.

“Don’t tell me you’re actually going to do it?”

“If you do, you’re totally a useless master~ useless~”

Seeing Bai Yuan slightly open her mouth, Mo Xiao immediately started mocking her arrogantly in her mind.

“As if I would!”

“Mo Xiao, you’re so annoying! If you don’t have a solution, then shut up!”

Bai Yuan was already stressed, and Mo Xiao’s taunting only made it worse.

“What do you mean no solution?”

“She’s sitting on your lap right now—what are you afraid of?”

“Just grab her and tickle her!”

“She’ll definitely give you the book, haha!”

Mo Xiao placed her hands on her hips and laughed loudly.

Her tail slapped against the ink sea, sending ripples outward.

She didn’t know what the other party wanted, but that didn’t matter.

As long as the girl didn’t dare cause trouble during class, there was nothing to fear.

“Ew!? You’re so evil!”

“How did I even write a character like you… this is way too weird.”

Bai Yuan shivered.

Mo Xiao looked cute, but her personality was truly awful.

Mo Xiao’s swaying tail gradually came to a stop.

Rejected again…

She puffed her cheeks and sat cross-legged on the ink sea.

There was nothing she could do.

Bai Yuan liked gentle, big-sister dragon girls—

Not a mischievous little dragon like her.

But Mo Xiao felt that this version of herself was her true self.

That mature “big-sister” persona from her previous life had merely been an empty shell written by Bai Yuan.

After a brief internal struggle, Bai Yuan fell silent.

Her lack of response made You feel bored.

Maybe it had been too much?

It was clearly such a simple condition.

Not fun at all…

She also couldn’t understand why that person was paying attention to this little one.

Aside from being a bit cute, fragile, and having that faint trace of White Paper Syndrome, she didn’t see anything special about Bai Yuan.

No…

There was one special thing.

Her courage was surprisingly high.

“You… can I treat you to lunch instead?”

“Could you lend me the textbook first?”

Bai Yuan didn’t follow Mo Xiao’s suggestion.

She decided to negotiate instead.

The lesson had already started.

She had previewed the material beforehand, so she could still keep up for now.

But if it went deeper, she would need the textbook.

If she could at least see the blackboard, it would help—

But You was sitting straight-backed, completely blocking her view.

“You think one meal is enough to bribe me?”

“No way.”

“Ten meows. Not one less.”

You’s voice was soft, almost a whisper, but Bai Yuan could hear it clearly.

Why did she feel like You was somewhat similar to Mo Xiao?

“Then… how about I cover all your meals for a day?”

Bai Yuan didn’t give up.

Maybe You would agree.

“Useless~ not everyone can be bribed with food like you.”

“Just use my method.”

“Or forget studying—let’s skip class!”

Mo Xiao had no intention in this life of raising Bai Yuan into some virtuous saint.

She wanted to turn her into a little hedgehog.

She didn’t need to be evil—

She just needed to protect herself and avoid being bullied.

Bai Yuan pressed her lips together and ignored Mo Xiao.

She was already in the wrong and didn’t want to anger You further.

“I’m not lacking food money.”

“I don’t need your meal.”

“If you won’t do it, then forget it—don’t disturb my sleep~”

You lazily lay back down, feeling that the girl beneath her wasn’t very entertaining.

“Then… then I’ll sleep too!”

Bai Yuan lightly bit her lower lip.

She had tried reaching for her bag earlier, but with You pressing down on her, she couldn’t move at all.

Why did she suddenly feel so much heavier!?

Giving up, she leaned forward and rested against You’s back.

She wrapped her arms around her.

Only then did she truly realize—

She was holding a small girl.

Softer than a body pillow.

Soft and fragrant.

She pressed her face against You’s purple hair and uniform, inhaling lightly.

A faint natural scent lingered—

A refreshing minty fragrance, mixed with a subtle creamy sweetness.

It felt oddly strange.

Did all girls have this kind of scent?

She had smelled something similar when Mo Xiao hugged her last night—

Though Mo Xiao had just been “born,” so that made sense.

A blush suddenly spread across Bai Yuan’s face.

She finally realized how intimate their position was.

Their bodies were almost pressed together.

Since You was sitting on her lap, her slender legs were also pressed against Bai Yuan’s thighs.

Only two thin layers of fabric separated their skin.

That soft, smooth contact made Bai Yuan’s heart beat a little faster.

“Stop leaning on me while sleeping…”

“Honestly…”

“If you treat me to lunch, I’ll lend it to you.”

You spoke impatiently, pulling out a textbook and handing it back over her shoulder.

Aside from the contact at her hips, everything else felt uncomfortable.

She had never experienced being held like this before.

It was… strange.

Comfortable, yet uncomfortable at the same time.

Especially when Bai Yuan unconsciously shifted her legs—

Their legs would brush against each other, sending a strange sensation upward.

It made her feel oddly restless.

“Thank you! I’ll cover all your meals today!”

Like finding light after darkness, Bai Yuan’s eyes reddened slightly as she accepted the book.

She hurriedly thanked the girl on her lap.

You was actually a very nice person.

Good thing she hadn’t used Mo Xiao’s method—

That would have been too much.

She definitely wouldn’t have been forgiven.

Mo Xiao puffed her cheeks in annoyance.

She could vaguely sense Bai Yuan’s thoughts and could easily guess what she was thinking.

She hadn’t expected this purple-haired girl to be so easy to deal with.

Just a bit of persistence, and she gave in.

Mo Xiao let out a self-mocking chuckle.

She had even considered whether these two sudden figures might be gods.

Now it seemed impossible.

Mo Xiao had seen gods before—

Noble, untouchable beings.

Just looking at them made one feel like they would be destroyed.

Compared to that—

This little girl fell far, far short.

Why would a god bother with an insignificant “ant” suffering from White Paper Syndrome?