Bai Shuanglian was stunned for a moment, then seemed to understand something.
She glanced at the tightly closed Office door, but still asked Ling Xiaoyou, “Why?”
Ling Xiaoyou thought for a moment and then whispered to Bai Shuanglian, “Inside is Sister Ling. You probably haven’t met her.”
So it really was her.
Bai Shuanglian nodded knowingly.
Actually, she had met Hong Lingyan before, but since the other party had already told her not to mention it to Ling Xiaoyou, she naturally wouldn’t break her promise.
At this moment, Bai Shuanglian put on a confused expression and looked at Ling Xiaoyou.
“Um, just think of her as my guardian. So, please make sure not to speak at that time, okay?”
“I understand.”
Bai Shuanglian nodded, agreeing.
Seeing this, Ling Xiaoyou felt relieved and pushed open the door, entering Hong Lingyan’s Office.
“Hmm? Xiaoyou, you’re here again? Are you going to work? Actually, you can rest.”
Hong Lingyan, as usual, was busy in the Office, seemingly never having taken a break.
But this time, she seemed to be paying attention to the sound of the door opening.
Hearing those familiar light footsteps, she immediately knew it was Ling Xiaoyou.
“It’s fine, Sister Ling. My work isn’t tiring, and besides…”
Ling Xiaoyou paused.
Actually, she planned to find Bai Shuanglian today, so in essence, she was just slacking off.
Although Sister Ling was really good to her and took care of her like an older sister, she was also her boss.
To mention slacking off in front of the boss—wasn’t that a bit too arrogant?!
Hong Lingyan didn’t say much, just nodded to show she understood.
She continued processing documents while asking Ling Xiaoyou without lifting her head, “So, Xiaoyou, what did you come to find me for this time?”
“It’s like this, Sister Ling…”
Ling Xiaoyou explained her purpose for coming.
After listening, Hong Lingyan nodded in understanding.
“You want a training Plan Book and want to train by yourself.”
“Mm! Mm!”
Ling Xiaoyou nodded her little head repeatedly.
“Sigh, it’s also my fault. I clearly said I’d train with you, but suddenly got busy.”
Hong Lingyan let out a soft sigh, looking at Ling Xiaoyou with an apologetic tone.
“It’s not your fault, Sister Ling. You’ve already done so much. I’m the one who should be grateful to you.”
Ling Xiaoyou shook her little head, speaking very seriously.
These were her heartfelt words.
Hong Lingyan had already done enough for her.
If not for her, Ling Xiaoyou would have probably vanished somewhere long ago, with no idea where she was.
How could she have the life she had now?
So Ling Xiaoyou was already very content.
Hearing this, Hong Lingyan felt deeply comforted, with the feeling of a mother being told by her daughter, “Mom, thank you for your hard work.”
She turned around, quietly wiped away a tear of emotion from the corner of her eye with her sleeve, then looked at Ling Xiaoyou and nodded.
“Alright, daughter… ah, no, Xiaoyou, remember to pay attention to safety when training. If you get hurt, that would be bad.”
As she spoke, Hong Lingyan opened the drawer of her desk, took out a thick stack of training Plan Books, and placed them in Ling Xiaoyou’s hands.
Ling Xiaoyou nodded her little head and took the Plan Books, but seemingly not expecting them to be so heavy, she almost failed to hold them steady and nearly dropped them to the floor.
However, Hong Lingyan had been watching Ling Xiaoyou all along.
Seeing this, she quickly flashed to Ling Xiaoyou’s side, caught the Plan Books that were about to fall, and placed them back in Ling Xiaoyou’s hands.
“Eh-heh-heh.”
Ling Xiaoyou scratched her little head sheepishly.
This mistake was just too embarrassing—even she felt a bit awkward.
Hong Lingyan rubbed her little head, smiled helplessly, and said,
“Next time, remember to hold it steady before taking it away.”
“Eh-heh, I know.”
Ling Xiaoyou nodded her little head.
She seemed to have listened, but whether she actually remembered was another matter.
Hong Lingyan was about to return when suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed something behind Ling Xiaoyou.
It was a floating Mobile Phone, the screen glowing brightly.
But that wasn’t the point—the real point was…
The person on the screen was Bai Shuanglian!
Hong Lingyan was directly stunned, staring dazedly at Ling Xiaoyou as she hugged the large stack of documents, leaving the Office like a lively little rabbit.
It wasn’t until much later, when a Secretary came to deliver new documents, that she snapped out of it and let out a sigh.
“These two kids really know how to play.”
***
After leaving Hong Lingyan’s Office, Ling Xiaoyou stored the stack of Plan Books in her Space Ring, then ran towards her Rest Chamber.
With a swift motion, she flung open the door, dove onto the sofa, and then used her spiritual power to float the Mobile Phone in front of her.
Swinging her legs, she spoke to Bai Shuanglian on the screen.
“You can summon me now.”
On the screen, Bai Shuanglian nodded, then moved the view back so Ling Xiaoyou could see the Pen Fairy Summoning ritual she had set up on the table.
“Eh? When did you set that up?”
Ling Xiaoyou was stunned and asked curiously.
“After you went back.”
Bai Shuanglian replied as she conducted the summoning.
“Because I couldn’t wait to summon you back, I set up the ritual again—for this very moment.”
Hearing this, Ling Xiaoyou’s cheeks turned a little red.
Listening to Bai Shuanglian on the screen recite, “Pen Fairy, Pen Fairy, you are my past life, I am your present life. If you wish to continue our fate, please draw a circle on the paper,” she felt that Bai Shuanglian at this moment was surprisingly cool.
The familiar pulling sensation came.
Ling Xiaoyou didn’t resist at all and let the force draw her away.
Moments later, crossing the barriers of Space, Ling Xiaoyou once again returned to Bai Shuanglian’s home.
“Yo, Bai Shuanglian, I’m back again.”
She was about to greet Bai Shuanglian when suddenly she felt a soft embrace wrapping around her, the familiar scent filling her nose.
This familiar scene made Ling Xiaoyou freeze, but then she immediately understood and looked at Bai Shuanglian, who was hugging her again.
Bai Shuanglian hugged Ling Xiaoyou’s little head, gently inhaling the pleasant scent of her hair.
“It’s really true. Just seeing you through the screen made me want to hurry and hold you.”
Ling Xiaoyou’s cheeks flushed, and she pushed away the mischievous person, saying, “Let me go, Bai Shuanglian! Don’t be such a pervert! Can’t you act normal for once?”
“Okay.”
Bai Shuanglian looked down at the small girl struggling in her embrace.
Her mouth said one thing, but her arms showed no sign of letting go.
Seeing this, Ling Xiaoyou puffed up in annoyance, squatted down, and managed to slip out of Bai Shuanglian’s arms.
Bai Shuanglian didn’t stop her, just smiled and ruffled her little head.
Ling Xiaoyou wanted to stay angry, but under this gentle, comforting touch, her frustration faded away for some reason.
She tried to hold onto her anger, but found it impossible.
Ling Xiaoyou sighed softly, feeling more and more at Bai Shuanglian’s mercy.