MTLNOVEL Chapter 11: Bai Rourou, What Do You Mean? Trying to Flirt With Me?
Chapter 11: Bai Rourou, What Do You Mean? Trying to Flirt With Me?
Under the moonlight.
Bai Rourou tugged at the corner of her clothes, her head slightly lowered, looking somewhat embarrassed. “I… came here to apologize to you.”
“Apologize for what?”
Ye Shu was puzzled, scratching his head in confusion.
Bai Rourou’s demeanor seemed completely different from how she had been during the day. What was going on with her?
Bai Rourou spoke softly, “It’s about how I deliberately gave you a hard time and even attacked you during the day.”
“Oh, so that’s what this is about.”
Ye Shu suddenly understood, scratching his head. He had thought she had come to him so late at night for that. Turns out, it was just this trivial matter. He couldn’t help but feel a bit disappointed. “It’s no big deal, Senior Sister. I was the one at fault earlier, acting foolishly. It’s my problem as your Junior Brother.”
To be honest, this matter was indeed his fault, and there was no need to shift the blame.
“Junior Brother, I was also in the wrong,” Bai Rourou said, her head still lowered.
“Would you mind letting me in? It’s a bit cold outside.”
“Huh?”
Ye Shu’s eyes widened in surprise.
Cold? You’re a cultivator, and you’re afraid of the cold? And if I let you in, what happens next? That would be hard to explain.
Ah, Senior Sister, how could you be like this!
Ye Shu quickly invited her in, then glanced around to make sure no one was watching before slamming the door shut.
Click!
Ye Shu stood inside the room, his heart racing.
Senior Sister came to apologize so late at night.
What kind of apology is this?
And she had to come inside to apologize?
Could it be what I’m imagining?
A man and a woman alone in a room—whatever happens next would be hard to explain!
However, as soon as Bai Rourou entered, she sat upright on a chair, like a proper lady from a respectable family.
She kept her head down.
Her mind was filled with wild thoughts.
Ever since she returned during the day, she couldn’t stop thinking about what Ye Shu had said, which had left her feeling restless.
Her mind was preoccupied with whether Ye Shu still had ulterior motives.
Was what he said that day true or false?
From the way Ye Shu had behaved today, it seemed like he was a completely different person, acting respectfully and without any overstepping.
But Bai Rourou felt there was more to it. She wanted to get to the bottom of it and understand what Ye Shu was really thinking.
So, she came tonight.
Using the excuse of an apology, she wanted to test him.
“Senior Sister, have some tea.”
Ye Shu brought over a cup of tea and placed it on the table beside her.
Just as Bai Rourou was about to pick it up, she suddenly wondered if this was a cup Ye Shu had used before!
Even though it was clean, it was highly possible that his lips had touched it.
Wouldn’t that mean they had indirectly kissed?
!!!
Junior Brother, he must have ulterior motives…
She seemed to understand something.
She quickly put the cup down, her cheeks flushing red.
“What’s wrong, Senior Sister? Is there something you’re not satisfied with?” Ye Shu asked curiously.
Bai Rourou shook her head, her face still red. “Senior Sister isn’t thirsty. I just came to apologize and talk with you.”
“Oh.”
Ye Shu felt strange but didn’t think too much about it. He picked up the teacup and took a sip himself.
Then, he slowly said, “Senior Sister, about that incident earlier, you misunderstood me. At that time, I was being influenced by an inner demon, which is why I acted so foolishly.”
Although he had some thoughts about Bai Rourou, under the strict rule of their master, Luo Jiuyan, he had to restrain himself.
If he could explain things clearly, he would.
From tonight’s interaction, it seemed Senior Sister Bai Rourou was quite reasonable.
“I see…”
For some reason, after hearing this, Bai Rourou’s eyes showed a hint of disappointment.
She felt frustrated. Could it be that I misunderstood? That shouldn’t be the case.
She clenched the corner of her clothes.
With a light smile, she said, “Senior Sister understands. From your behavior during the day, I could see your sincerity.”
“Senior Sister, as long as you’re not angry, that’s good.” Ye Shu patted his chest in relief.
If she had really meant what she said during the day—”I don’t want to talk to you”—Ye Shu wouldn’t know how to face her in the future.
After these words were spoken, the room fell into an awkward silence.
You could even hear a pin drop.
Ye Shu’s awkward smile was still plastered on his face.
He didn’t know what to say to Bai Rourou.
Should they talk about cultivation?
Or something else?
Ye Shu was at a loss, unsure how to break the awkwardness.
All he knew was that the longer Bai Rourou stayed, the higher the chance their master, Luo Jiuyan, would find out.
Originally, he had thought bringing Bai Rourou inside would allow for some “deeper” conversation.
But the more he thought about it, the more he realized something was off.
Was momentary comfort more important, or was his life more important? He knew the answer to that.
Ye Shu awkwardly said, “Senior Sister, if there’s nothing else, then I…”
“There is! There’s something!”
Bai Rourou suddenly blushed and hurriedly spoke up.
If all she did today was say these few words, then wouldn’t this trip have been for nothing?
She slowly took out two pieces of oiled paper from her sleeve and reluctantly placed them on the table.
Then, with her cheeks flushed, she turned her head away.
“Junior Brother, these are things I picked up at the foot of the mountain. Can you help me see what they are?”
“Huh?”
Ye Shu was stunned. Don’t tell me you can’t read—that would be ridiculous!
But he followed Bai Rourou’s request and picked up the oiled paper, reading aloud as he examined it. “Luoyang City, Lantern Festival Tour Pass!”
His eyes widened in surprise. “Senior Sister, you’re so lucky! You actually found Lantern Festival tour passes!”
“Is that so? I had no idea.” Bai Rourou showed a hint of surprise, as if she was also learning about this for the first time.
Ye Shu’s smile suddenly froze as he looked at the two Lantern Festival tour passes in his hand, realizing something was off.
Why did she bring these two passes here in the middle of the night?
What did she mean by this?
Trying to flirt with me?
A date?
How scheming!
Just as Ye Shu was growing suspicious, Bai Rourou’s voice, as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, reached his ears.
“Junior Brother, I came here to apologize but didn’t bring any apology gifts. I hope you don’t mind.”
“These two Lantern Festival tour passes… why don’t we…” Bai Rourou trailed off, not finishing her sentence.
“Go together?” Ye Shu suddenly interjected, his eyes narrowing slightly.
“No!” Bai Rourou hurriedly waved her hands, blushing even more. “I meant, why don’t you take them?”
“Oh.” Ye Shu nodded, understanding her intent.
Of course.
It couldn’t be more obvious.
If you still don’t understand, Junior Brother, you’d be a fool.
“But what am I supposed to do with these?”
Ye Shu held the two tour passes, muttering to himself.
What’s so great about watching lanterns? I’m not some romantic idealist—I’m a practical person. I’d rather have two VIP passes to the top brothel in town. Now that would be exciting!
At this moment, Bai Rourou spoke up. “Junior Brother, you can take these and go with someone to enjoy the festival and strengthen your bond.”
“Bond?” Ye Shu suddenly stammered.
To prevent Ye Shu from misunderstanding, Bai Rourou quickly added, “The bond of friendship among fellow disciples, or the love between family members, that kind of thing.”
Ye Shu suddenly understood. “Oh~”
So it’s that kind of bond.
I almost misunderstood.
But it’s hard not to misunderstand.
Who would take their bro to a lantern festival?
Isn’t that something couples do?
What’s so great about a lantern festival? At its core, it’s just a prelude to a romantic night or a hunting ground for single men and women. Rarely do people with purely platonic relationships go there.
Thinking this, Ye Shu felt troubled and muttered to himself, “What is she really thinking?”
Suddenly, Ye Shu’s eyes lit up, and a sly smile appeared on his lips.
I’ve got it!