White Plum Blossoms in Bloom

Zhao Luzheng:...

Second Brother, your tone is seriously asking for a beating.

Even he, just an onlooker, felt like punching him.

Xiao Xiao glanced at Zhang Bo, whose forehead veins were bulging, then at Zhuge Yun, who looked like he was gloating. He couldn't bear to watch the "tragedy" that was about to unfold.

On the afternoon of the thirtieth, after two classes, Xiao Xiao hailed a cab home, holding Little White Fox in his arms.

The driver was a friendly, easygoing man in his forties, with a hearty laugh. He was also quite talkative.

Xiao Xiao listened quietly to Driver Uncle's chatter, occasionally replying with a few words.

The ride passed by fairly quickly.

The car stopped smoothly and swiftly at the familiar alley entrance.

"Hey, student, this is the place, right?"

"Mm."

"Thanks."

After paying by phone, Xiao Xiao opened the door and got out.

Bright sunlight streamed down. Xiao Xiao looked up to see dappled light and shadow at the entrance to the deep, quiet alley.

The branches and leaves rising behind the walls on either side were lush and green, a pleasing sight.

Every now and then, he spotted a few flowers in brilliant colors. The rich scent of plants in the air carried a minty coolness, with a faint sweetness underneath. It smelled wonderful.

Xiao Xiao headed home.

The moment he stepped into the alley, it was as if he had entered another world.

The noise faded away, leaving only peaceful quiet.

Seeing the familiar gate ahead, Xiao Xiao smiled.

"A Jiu, A Bai, welcome to my home."

"Creak~"

The gate slowly swung open, revealing a neat, old-fashioned courtyard.

"Come on in."

Little White Fox lifted its head and looked around with interest.

The white snake also raised its