Chapter 1901: You’re Not an Outsider
Little Taotie’s phone rang, the caller ID showing Hua Jinyan.
Little Taotie answered the call.
Hua Jinyan: "Look under the window."
Little Taotie walked to the balcony and looked down, seeing Hua Jinyan.
Hua Jinyan pointed to the things in his hand and waved at her.
Luoluo leaned on the window, giggling: "Is that Little Taotie’s little boyfriend?"
"He’s an old friend." Little Taotie ran out the door.
Luoluo scratched her head: "An old friend? Like childhood sweethearts, right? I don’t understand, so confusing!"
Luoluo called her mom for a video chat.
Downstairs, Little Taotie took the large bag of snacks Hua Jinyan brought and asked worriedly, "All for me? What will you eat?"
"I don’t like snacks."
"Keep some for yourself."
"No need, chocolate is enough for me." Hua Jinyan patted his pocket.
Little Taotie reached into his pocket and felt around, finding only five chocolates.
"That’s not nearly enough!" Little Taotie took out a pink box and pulled out five candies and five chocolates, stuffing them into Hua Jinyan’s pocket and zipped it up for him.
Hua Jinyan tried to take them out and return them, but Little Taotie made a fierce face: "Eat them all, you’re not allowed to give them back!"
Hua Jinyan pursed his lips and didn’t hand them back.
Hua Jinyan: "The dorm auntie won’t let me in the building."
Little Taotie glanced back and noticed the dorm auntie’s door was open as she peeked at them.
Little Taotie whispered: "Auntie seems a bit uneasy, why is that?"
Hua Jinyan whispered: "Maybe she’s afraid I’ll sneak in."
Little Taotie giggled: "Actually, I could lend you a little dress, then you could come upstairs with me."
Hua Jinyan: "...That’s not necessary."
Little Taotie looked around: "Who are you rooming with?"
Hua Jinyan: "I have a room to myself."
"Huh? Isn’t it said that under ten years old, two people have to share a room to look after each other?"
Hua Jinyan: "I can’t sleep with others around, I’m used to having a room to myself."
Little Taotie tilted her head: "Weren’t we sharing a resting room at the Ancient Castle?"
"You’re different."
"How am I different?"
"You’re not an outsider."
"Oh right, I’m your old friend, part of your own, hehe..."
Seeing Little Taotie’s eyes curving into crescent moons as she smiled, Hua Jinyan pressed his lips together.
"Oh, have I told you, I’m sharing a room with Sister Luoluo?"
Hua Jinyan: "I already heard from the dorm auntie."
"Luoluo gave me two boxes of cookies, all homemade and very tasty, do you want some?"
"No, I’m quite full now."
"If you have a room to yourself..." Little Taotie sneakily glanced at the dorm auntie’s location, seeing she didn’t poke her head out, whispered: "Can I come over to play?"
Hua Jinyan sighed: "It might be difficult, there’s also an uncle guarding the boys’ dorm entrance, girls can’t get in."
Little Taotie’s eyes shifted, her gaze clever and mischievous, she lowered her voice: "Girls can’t get in, but boys can, right?" She blinked at Hua Jinyan, playful and cute.
Hua Jinyan guessed her intention, shaking his head: "The dorm uncle isn’t easy to fool, you won’t get past him."
"No way! I’ve learned some expert skills from Teacher Lou, I can pinch my face and become someone else! Lend me an outfit, no one will recognize me as Little Taotie!"
"He’s not to be underestimated."
"I want to try, hurry, go get me an outfit, a black one, something cool!"