My Online Friend Can't Be This Cute: Bai Shishi and Bai Shiyin

"Really? But I keep feeling like there's more to it than that."

"You wouldn't be thinking of making a move on the counselor's daughter, would you?" Yan Nuoya teased. "Careful, or the counselor might chase you around the whole school with a knife."

"Calling it making a move is going too far. I'm just curious about that girl the counselor mentioned, the one whose hair color is similar to yours."

Mo Xiangwen felt inexplicably guilty. He definitely wasn't making a move on her, but there was perhaps a tiny possibility of being chased down with a knife?

PS: My sleep schedule got wrecked again. Sigh.

"Wow, so cute!!!"

When a female teacher saw Fu Qianping enter the office with a timid white-haired girl following behind her, she immediately cried out in surprise and hurried over, her eyes shining.

"Is this Sister Qianping's daughter? She's like a doll—she's way too cute."

As soon as she said that, everyone in the office turned to look. Several colleagues who were usually close to Fu Qianping even put down their work and came over to join the commotion.

That cry of surprise scared the white-haired girl into immediately hiding behind Fu Qianping, too afraid to show her face, leaving the teachers who hadn't gotten a look at her deeply disappointed.

"Come on, Shishi, say hello to Mommy's coworkers." Fu Qianping stroked her head and said gently, "It's okay, don't be afraid. Everyone here is nice."

Hiding behind Fu Qianping, Bai Shishi timidly said, "Hello, uncles and aunties."

Her little feet shifted slightly, but she only shrank back further, with no intention of showing her face at all. She looked like a startled little animal.

An unusual sight formed at the office entrance.

A group of teachers clustered around the inner doorway, while Fu Qianping stood at the door with a white-haired little girl hiding behind her, as though they had been blocked in.

Bai Shishi pressed herself even closer against Fu Qianping's back. No matter how curious the teachers inside were, they couldn't see Bai Shishi outside.

"Her voice is so clear, but it also has this strangely sweet, soft quality. She's so cute."

After hearing her voice, the female teachers became even more excited and started discussing her.

"Exactly, exactly. She sounds a little like that fawn we heard when you and I went to the wildlife park last time."

Ugh, these people are really scary. I want to go home.

Bai Shishi secretly glanced at the teachers, then cautiously looked behind her.

No, I can't. At the very least, I have to meet Xiao Yi.

Besides, Xiao Yi said he'd introduce me to the president and Xiaohuo... Too bad Pigeon isn't here. I hope the president and Xiaohuo are easier to get along with.

Thinking that, she gently tugged on Fu Qianping's clothes.

Fu Qianping noticed the movement and shook her head with a helpless smile.

It seemed this child still hadn't adapted to the outside world. She was so afraid of people outside—why had she suddenly insisted on coming to the school?

Could it be because of that online friend she'd told her about last night? The more Fu Qianping thought about it, the worse she felt.

"Is she in high school?" The female teacher looked at her height and asked curiously.

"Mm, though she's homeschooled." Fu Qianping answered without thinking. "But she'll be graduating soon."

"Mom." Bai Shishi called softly and tugged at her clothes again.

Fu Qianping came back to her senses and apologized to her coworkers. "Sorry, she's a little shy around strangers. I'll take her somewhere else to wait."

Although she also wanted to help Bai Shishi adapt to the outside world sooner, Bai Shishi's feelings mattered more.

Besides, this wasn't something that could be rushed. Wasn't there a good turning point now? Fu Qianping comforted herself inwardly.

"Sorry, little sister. We scared you."

The female teacher realized what had happened too, sincerely apologized, and then made a suggestion.

"The classroom at the end of the hall to the right should be empty right now. You can go sit there for a while."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Though she still had no intention of showing her face, Bai Shishi politely thanked them.

"Goodbye, uncles and aunties."

As for why she didn't call them older brothers and sisters—if she called Mommy's coworkers older brothers and sisters, then what was she supposed to call Xiao Yi and the others?

How could a girl who almost never left home understand such social intricacies?

Still, being pretty had its privileges.

Not a single teacher got angry. Instead, they waved at her with smiles. "You have to come again next time."

Bai Shishi followed behind Fu Qianping as they walked down the corridor.

She curiously examined the classrooms on the right where lessons were in session. The teachers at the podiums and the students below all looked so unfamiliar to her.

To her, university was a place so novel that even the classrooms felt full of wonder.

They finally reached the classroom at the very end of the hall. Just as the female teacher had said, it was empty.

Fu Qianping led Bai Shishi inside, and the two sat together in the first row beneath the podium.

Bai Shishi gently swung her legs as she looked around the spacious, empty classroom.

"Tired?" Fu Qianping rubbed her little head and smiled. "Sit for a while. They'll be here soon."

"A little, but I'm okay." Bai Shishi nodded, anticipation filling her pale little face. "I sent Xiao Yi a message too."

"Him again? He's just an online friend. You haven't even met him, right?" Fu Qianping tried to persuade her with a helpless smile. "Don't forget what Mommy told you about being careful around strangers."

Bai Shishi pursed her lips, her little face scrunched up as she stayed silent.

Fu Qianping sighed and decided to approach it from another angle. "Then can you tell Mommy about him?"

"Mm." Bai Shishi's eyes lit up, and she nodded hard.

He was still seriously considering how he should explain to the counselor later that he wasn't some bad guy trying to abduct her daughter.

Then Yan Nuoya suddenly said beside him, "The teacher said she moved to a classroom to wait for us."

He froze for a moment before realizing what she meant. He took out his phone and saw that Baibai had sent him another message.

"Alright, let's go."

The two reached the office floor and walked to the end of the corridor. Before they even entered the classroom, they heard a sweet voice speaking softly.

"At the time, I'd just started playing a game called Warcraft. I didn't understand anything, and somehow stumbled into a small guild group..."

Mo Xiangwen's heart immediately skipped a beat. Just as he was about to tell Yan Nuoya he didn't want to go in, he saw that half of Yan Nuoya's body was already inside the classroom. He could only grit his teeth and follow.

The moment he entered, he saw a white-haired girl in a white sailor uniform chatting with the counselor.

The two sat together. The daughter eagerly told her story while the mother listened gently at her side.

What a beautiful scene.

It would've been even better if the girl's story had nothing to do with him.

Yan Nuoya naturally noticed the white-haired girl too. Just as the counselor had said, her hair color was similar to Yan Nuoya's.

However, Yan Nuoya's hair leaned more toward silver, while the girl's was whiter.

Perhaps it was related to her health. Looking at the girl's pale profile, Yan Nuoya couldn't help feeling both sorry for and relieved about her.

Fortunately, she'd accepted the counselor's request, and he beside her was willing to help too.

"Teacher, we're here."

Yan Nuoya lightly knocked on the door. The white-haired girl immediately stopped speaking, and she and her mother both turned toward the two people at the entrance.

What a beautiful older sister and handsome older brother. Their temperaments seemed so alike, and they somehow looked perfect together.

The moment that thought crossed her mind, Bai Shishi inexplicably felt uncomfortable inside.

But for her, that was practically an everyday occurrence.

Still, she instinctively shifted her attention and focused on Yan Nuoya's hair color.

Just as Mom said, her hair color was unusual too. She had white hair like her.

No, that wasn't right. This older sister's silvery white hair was much prettier than hers.

And this older sister looked confident and composed, with a cool, dignified beauty that Bai Shishi couldn't possibly compare to.

...Why isn't Xiao Yi here yet? The girl felt inexplicably unhappy.

"Sorry, Teacher. We kept you waiting."

Mo Xiangwen gathered his thoughts and was just about to say something when he suddenly noticed the white-haired girl stand up.

Only then did he notice that she was wearing a white sailor uniform.

Actually, it didn't surprise him that Baibai wore a sailor uniform.

After all, university students weren't overly restricted in what they wore. They could wear whatever they liked.

A sailor uniform was just a prettier outfit with a more youthful feel. Plenty of girls wore them.

As for Baibai, in his impression, she was even more of a homebody than he was. It was perfectly normal for her to wear something with such a strong otaku vibe.

What he hadn't expected was that hers was a white sailor uniform.

White hair, red eyes, delicate and adorable features—it gave her the dreamlike fragility of a breakable doll.

The girl, whose skin was so white it looked slightly unhealthy, was now dressed entirely in white, like a snow elf who had stepped out of a blizzard.

Hmm... Bai Shiyin, Bai Shishi. The same white hair and red eyes. What a coincidence. Why don't you go out wearing white stockings too? Mo Xiangwen could only feel bitter inside.

Ahahaha... Luckily, luckily, he hadn't told Bai Shishi what he was writing back then. He couldn't help feeling thankful that he'd been so wise.

A flush of excitement gradually spread across Bai Shishi's face as she hurried toward him.

"Hey, Shishi, be careful."

Fu Qianping jumped in fright and quickly reminded her.

Bai Shishi trotted up to him, her face full of excitement. "Xiao Yi, are you Xiao Yi?"

Well, that settled it. No need to figure out what to do anymore. He should just honestly face the counselor's anger.

Still, he hadn't expected to be recognized so easily. Just a moment ago, she'd looked at him and Yan Nuoya like strangers, her eyes clearly wary.

Yet in the next instant, her face had filled with delight, as though ice and snow had melted and spring had returned.

Mo Xiangwen nodded and smiled. "It's me. But here, you should call me by my name."

There was one more thing, though.

As he answered, he secretly glanced at Yan Nuoya and finally saw a hint of surprise on her calm face.

Yes, exactly.

"What's Xiao Yi's name?"

Bai Shishi's question pulled his attention back.

"Mo Xiangwen. You can call me Xiangwen from now on."

"My name is Bai Shishi, Shi as in the Book of Songs." Bai Shishi held out her hand and said happily, "You can call me Shishi from now on. Nice to meet you."

Mo Xiangwen looked at her fair little hand, then at the counselor standing frozen in place.

After hesitating for a moment, he took her hand beneath Bai Shishi's expectant gaze.

Bai Shishi's hand had the smooth, tender feel unique to a young girl, though it was rather bony.

As for whether it smelled nice, he didn't know, but it definitely wasn't soft.

Their hands clasped lightly before immediately separating.

Bai Shishi glanced at Yan Nuoya beside him, covered her cherry lips, and asked in a tiny voice, "Then is she the president? Or Xiaohuo?"

Yan Nuoya stared silently at him, immediately sensing that something was off.

Mo Xiangwen blinked at her and chuckled. "Neither. She's just my classmate. She doesn't know the president or Xiaohuo at all."

"...I see." Bai Shishi's gaze toward Yan Nuoya regained a trace of wariness.

"But later, I can take you to meet the president and Xiaohuo." Mo Xiangwen sighed softly. "As for Pigeon, though, I don't know when we'll get to see them."