Bai Xiaonuo still had a question: “How did they recognize me?”
“There must be some kind of token,” the ancestor suddenly remembered something. “Did she give you anything yesterday?”
Bai Xiaonuo recalled and pulled out the small pink-and-white sachet from her pocket.
“That’s right, it’s this,” the ancestor understood. “Animals within a certain range that have some spiritual energy can smell this fragrance and know that you are the… princess consort of their large clan.”
Although it sounded strange, that was exactly how it was.
“Alright, then it’s nothing,” Bai Xiaonuo relaxed. “It’s all goodwill anyway.”
As for the gifts, she felt it was more like a meeting gift than a betrothal gift.
The sincerity was what mattered.
As for being a princess consort, she’d start to panic only when the elders of the demon clan really brought the official betrothal gifts.
What she didn’t expect was that even more animal friends showed up during the second class.
By the end of the day’s lessons, Bai Xiaonuo’s desk was already filled with all sorts of strange items.
Bone toys, plastic cookies, a broomstick with only a short handle left, and even a lizard’s tail.
Bai Xiaonuo thought for a long while but ultimately didn’t throw any of them away.
She found a pencil case to store them.
As always, it was the thought that counted.
But such a miraculous thing quickly spread throughout the school.
After a day, not much of the military training rules were remembered, but everyone knew about Bai Xiaonuo and her animal friends.
“Have you heard? Bai Xiaonuo’s magical friends.”
“Who’s Bai Xiaonuo?”
“She’s the first-year girl with the big chest. A few days ago, the forum was full of posts about her.”
“Oh, let me check the forum… wow, is this for real?”
During the morning classes, some classmates quietly recorded videos of the gifts when the counselor wasn’t paying attention and uploaded them.
“The kitten is so cute. Where does it usually hang out? I want to pet it.”
“Don’t go, it usually stays in the principal’s office.”
“I wish I were that gecko so I could crawl on Bai Xiaonuo’s chest.”
“Unbelievable.”
Bai Xiaonuo already had high popularity among classmates due to her enrollment photos, and today’s events added a layer of mystery and drama, making her the center of attention.
“But why do those animals act like that?”
“You’re asking me? I’m human; what do I know?”
“Of course it’s personal charm. Let me ask you—would you get on that desk? I mean the one she’s on.”
“If it were me? I’d do a double jump straight up!”
“Where else would you jump to?”
“That’s illegal behavior.”
…………
Why did the animal friends act that way?
Yulinglong, as the mastermind, didn’t know the exact situation.
She only knew those little creatures would help take care of Bai Xiaonuo and make her school life smoother.
She herself had things to learn now, too.
Both Fupo and Qingsi told her she needed to learn how to dress up in front of the one she loved.
Human appearances involved a lot of knowledge.
So she found some videos and variety shows to see how celebrities styled themselves.
“Sis,” Xiaoyu sat nearby watching for a while and expressed a different opinion, “you shouldn’t watch this. It’s useless.”
Yulinglong was puzzled. “Why?”
“Did you forget? Teacher Bai is from the second dimension; she’s not interested in three-dimensional styling,” Xiaoyu gestured with both hands, “You have to watch second-dimensional stuff to learn.”
Hmm, that made sense.
“Got any recommendations?” Yulinglong asked her sister.
Xiaoyu thought carefully, eyes lighting up.
“I once watched an anime where the heroine suits you perfectly. Her figure, temperament, appearance, hair color—it all fits. She’s even a landlord.”
…………
“I’m home.”
Bai Xiaonuo stepped inside and went straight to the living room. “Linglong, today at school…”
Halfway through, she suddenly noticed Yulinglong’s unusual outfit.
Her golden hair was gently pinned up in a soft style, like a standard anime housewife hairstyle.
She wore a shoulder-baring low-cut sweater, exposing fragrant shoulders and alluring snow-white bosom.
That outfit and style looked somewhat familiar.
Bai Xiaonuo thought for a moment, then realized: “The administrator from Haruhara Dormitory!”
“You… you figured it out,” Yulinglong’s delicate body shivered slightly, a bit nervous. “Is it strange?”
“Not really,” Bai Xiaonuo blinked. “It’s not strange.”
You’re not the first to cosplay here.
My roommate next door even brought a prop sword.
“Then… does it look good?” the landlord sister asked expectantly.
The girl’s gaze landed on the neckline of the low-cut sweater, nodding firmly. “It looks great.”
We mortals see Snow’s clothes; how could it not look good?
Yulinglong didn’t know her standards but felt a sweet warmth inside.
She thought maybe this was what people called the feeling of being in love.
“By the way, what did you want to tell me earlier?”
Finally remembering the main topic.
“I was saying I met some… special friends at school today,” Bai Xiaonuo said.
“You’ve met them, huh,” Yulinglong smiled sweetly. “So, what do you think of them?”
Bai Xiaonuo pursed her lips: “Pretty enthusiastic.”
But some of the gifts felt a bit off, like the broken lizard tail.
Do humans give away their baby teeth as gifts?
“That’s good. I asked them to help take care of you at school.”
Yulinglong was very confident in those little spiritual creatures.
Bai Xiaonuo puffed up her fragrant cheeks but refrained from making a sarcastic comment.
One couldn’t help but wonder if those cats, squirrels, and geckos really could take care of a person.
“Go sit down for a bit first; dinner will be ready soon.”
“Okay.”
After a tiring day of studying—or rather, slacking off—coming home to a delicious meal felt pretty nice.
After dinner, Bai Xiaonuo returned to her room and climbed into bed wearing slippers.
Just as she was about to take off her knee-high socks, she suddenly remembered she hadn’t taken photos of today’s energy drink yet.
Better take them before undressing.
Snap, snap.
Having done it several times, it became routine.
After a few minutes, the photos were done.
Bai Xiaonuo took off her socks while sending the pictures to Zero.
But half a minute later—
[Zero: No, I don’t need them… not today.]
Bai Xiaonuo tilted her head. [Are you busy tonight? Gaming party?]
[Zero: No, nothing else to do, just… a special reason.]
A special reason?
Bai Xiaonuo thought calmly, analyzed a bit, and suddenly understood. [You just took one today?]
[Zero: …]
Seems like she hit the mark.
[Zero: I was too tense these past few days, so I relaxed a bit these two days, but since I’m stuck in the hotel with nothing to do…]
[Nuonuo: Got it, understand, respect.]
[Zero: …]
[Nuonuo: Why aren’t you sleeping after taking it?]
[Zero: It’s still early, can’t sleep.]
[Nuonuo: Then… want to chat for a bit?]
Zero was slightly stunned when she saw this message.
Before she could think of how to respond, Bai Xiaonuo had already sent a voice chat request.