Chapter 512: Shui Miao Miao: Haha! It’s over! What the heck am I even saying?!
Bai Feng looked at the mischievous but timid Shui Miao Miao, momentarily at a loss for words.
“Forget it, I won’t say anything more this time,” he sighed. As an experienced senior brother, he’d never actually drawn such *special* pictures himself, nor had he ever been caught by the subject — unlike Shui Miao Miao’s current predicament. But just imagining himself in her shoes was embarrassing enough.
If it weren’t for this specific incident, he’d likely ignore it just like that one video call before. But alas, Shui Miao Miao’s nerve was way too big — she dared to draw his *artwork*, which simply couldn’t be allowed! Punishment was necessary!
And how to punish…?
Bai Feng reached out, grabbing the drawing that featured himself, just as Immortal Fire sparked from his hand. “I’ll handle this stuff. Remember what I told you—don’t draw real people, especially not acquaintances.”
“Y-Yes…” Shui Miao Miao gazed at her burning art, her heart breaking, yet her guilt left her no choice but to watch it go up in flames.
After the artwork was burned, Bai Feng looked at Shui Miao Miao, whose expression was as lively as a dead fish. He sighed again, a flicker of helplessness on his face. “Then, for the next few days, come find me often. I’ll teach you… body drawing techniques you’re not good at.”
He knew it sounded weird — maybe even perverted — but it could help reduce Shui Miao Miao’s embarrassment. Besides, when her treasured drawings were seen by serious senior brothers or joking-around senior brothers, her mindset might be different.
Of course, that was just his guess. Might not work at all.
“Really?”
Shui Miao Miao instantly lifted her head, eyes sparkling as if lit by a tiny LED — Bai Brother’s words meant she could, perhaps, *finally* get what she wanted…
What should I wear that day? No, better bring two sets! Even if I tear one — no! One might suffice. That way, I could stay at Bai Brother’s house, and after the clothes were torn, I could just switch to Bai Brother’s clothes…
Mmm… such a hard choice!
Bai Feng watched her drift into fantasy. Though he had no idea what exactly she was imagining, his guess was probably close — at least it suited Shui Miao Miao quite well. Suddenly, she went from “no reason to live” to “eagerly looking forward to tomorrow.”
“Alright, check out the gift I brought you from the Southern Region!”
“Oh…”
Shui Miao Miao snapped out of her daydream, gently patting her cheeks. Her curiosity was piqued — not about the gift, but about Bai Feng’s attitude when he saw her *art*.
After hesitating a few seconds, she finally asked, “Um, Bai Brother, when you see those kinds of pictures… don’t you think I’m…”
“Think what?” Bai Feng shot her a glance. “Honestly, I didn’t expect you’d be so bold, and that you’d use me as the main character.”
“…Haha, well, you see, it’s because I’ve been using Bai Brother as a model. It’s just easier to draw,” Shui Miao Miao looked away, fidgeting and stumbling over her words.
“Oh? Really? Looks like I misunderstood,” Bai Feng said casually.
“Hmm…”
When Bai Feng casually replied, Shui Miao Miao suddenly stopped, biting her lip. She knew Bai Feng was just humoring her and joking around to ease her embarrassment. But for some reason, she still felt annoyed — annoyed that she couldn’t even say what was really on her mind.
It was an awkward accident, yes. But also an opportunity — a chance to break things off or maybe not? To drift back into silence, nursing only her fantasies?
Thinking this, she clenched her fist slightly, then looked up at Bai Feng — then quickly dropped her gaze again. No, she couldn’t do it. What if Bai Feng rejected? Plus, her identity was an issue — maybe it was better to keep things as they were?
No, impossible!
Shui Miao Miao shook her head vigorously. She didn’t want to keep hiding. Even if she failed — even if she got rejected — she wanted to express her feelings.
So, with resolve, her gaze still fixed on the ground, she shouted loud enough to ignore reason, “Bai Brother, I… I want to be your *[p]”!
Bai Feng was caught off guard. “…?”
Did I hear that right? Or is this how the Dragon Clan of East Zhou, the royal family from the Southern Region, normally confess?
Shui Miao Miao: “…”
Haha! It’s over.
What the hell am I even saying!
Meanwhile, Bai Feng hesitated, words stuck in his throat as he pondered how to respond. “Um… well…”
“Bai Brother, stop talking,” Shui Miao Miao looked like all her strength had been drained, gently waving a hand. “I’ll find a place where no one can find me, and I’ll be buried. Thank you, Bai Brother, for taking care of me all these days.”
“No, I think I understand what you mean now,” Bai Feng said, reaching out and placing a hand on her shoulder. But she seemed to have shut herself off, as if her spirit had already left her body. She lowered her head, lost in her thoughts.
He tried to nudge her, but it was no use.
After a few seconds of silence, he leaned in and softly whispered into her ear, “Shui Miao Miao, I… I promise you.”
“…Huh?” Shui Miao Miao snapped back, eyes wide. “Bai Brother, what did you just say?”
“I said… I think I understand what you mean,” Bai Feng repeated.
But Shui Miao Miao shook her head. “No, that’s not it. The next part!”
“Wasn’t it pretty clear?” Bai Feng joked.
“Heh,” Shui Miao Miao chuckled awkwardly. “It’s just… hard to believe.”
Then her face turned thoughtful again. “If we become Dao partners, what should we do next?”
Though she was saying that, her mind was picturing *unspeakable* scenes.
“Check out the gift I brought you,” Bai Feng, oblivious to her daydreams, took out a meticulously crafted feather pen from the Southern Region. “Are you satisfied?”
“Satisfied! Satisfied!” Shui Miao Miao took it without even looking, eager. “Anything Bai Brother gives me, I like!”
Their relationship might be a little—well—strange, but this pen was probably the first real gift confirming their bond. She had to keep it safe.
“Oh, right, Bai Brother, I have a gift for you, too!” She suddenly remembered, then quickly bent down, disappearing under the bed as if searching for something.
Bai Feng watched her sink halfway into the bed, only her b*tt and legs sticking out, and couldn’t stop himself from wanting to tease her.
But lucky for her, Shui Miao Miao moved quickly — before he could act on his thoughts, she crawled back out.
“Bai Brother, this is my most beloved favorite among all my treasured books, I give it to you!”
Bai Feng looked at the obviously *ahem* loaded book, silently lifting his gaze to Shui Miao Miao — how on Earth do you return a gift like that?
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