The beautiful little garden near the second ward was preserved, just right for entertaining guests.
The hydrangeas bloomed profusely along the wall, their pale and vivid blue-purple colors were as refreshing as the water. The pink roses clustered together, large and vibrant, yet not crowded, appearing delicate and translucent, like watercolor spreading on paper. Occasionally, yellow and white daisies sprouted in the grass, not too conspicuous but perfect for decoration. The small flowers swayed in the breeze, adding a lively touch to the gentle palette.
The sunlight was warm, and a gentle breeze rustled the scene, making everyone appear as if they were wearing a romantic, soft-filtered lens.
Xu Yintang used to play here when he was a child, digging in the grass, playing in the mud, and catching bugs. The garden was full of flowers and insects, with beetles under the hydrangeas, spiders on the rose leaves, and small flying insects buzzing around the flowers.
As he recounted these memories, it seemed like the past suddenly became filled with happiness and fun.
“I remember,” Shi Yuebai looked at him with a warm smile. “You even caught one for me, a big and handsome one.”
Hmm, if he remembered correctly, that should have been a large cockroach.
However, because it was presented to him like a treasure by the person in front of him, the dirty cockroach suddenly appeared exceptionally handsome, with its shiny brown-black exterior. Xu Yintang didn’t recall doing this at all.
Although he could vaguely remember which child Shi Yuebai was, the associated memories were fragmented. What he remembered most vividly, apart from the child muttering about cola, hamburgers, and french fries while eating cafeteria food, was the night he was frightened by a big rat and ended up wetting the bed, crying with tears and snot all over his face. It was a heart-wrenching and embarrassing experience.
Shi Yuebai also recalled this, and he felt a bit embarrassed about his childhood embarrassment. He sighed, “I’m not really good with rats now, probably because of that experience. Casey turned into a cat because of it.”
In his memory, that big rat was covered in blood and terrifying. If he hadn’t suddenly woken up, he guessed his toes might have been bitten off. This kind of experience could easily become a childhood trauma for many kids. After leaving the hospital, he even had nightmares several times about being eaten by rats.
But he wasn’t afraid at all; in fact, he looked forward to it. Because in his nightmares, “Big Brother TangTang” would always come to save him, descending from the sky like a hero, kicking the rat out of the window with one kick. His tall and imposing figure was like his guardian angel, always providing him with endless warmth and a sense of security.
“Oh, I also brought a cake for you. See how it tastes,” Shi Yuebai said, taking out a cake and cutting a piece for Xu Yintang. He also poured two cups of hot tea.
The steam rose from the cups, mingling with the faint fragrances of flowers and greenery in the garden. It seemed as though one could capture the aroma flowing in the sunlight.
Typically, these items for guests would be prepared by the host, but Xu Yintang, as Shi Yuebai had guessed, lacked such common sense. His smile was immersed in the steam, as sweet and clear as the cream cake, yet also with a hint of the soothing tea fragrance.
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Xu Yintang picked up a bit of cream and offered it to the grumbling Second Treasure, seeking his approval. He wasn’t paying too much attention to what Shi Yuebai was saying and casually replied, “I think it’s just right. It wouldn’t have much flavor if it were too bland.”
Second Treasure shook his head, pushed away Xu Yintang’s hand, and leaped onto his lap, revealing his furry belly, hinting at some affection from his mom, rolling and cooing to capture his attention. He didn’t want to give the male mistress any more opportunities to imply that he had personally made the cake, acting all gentle and helpful in front of his mom, as if he could handle both the living room and the kitchen.
Phew!
Phew phew phew!
A well-aimed change-up pitch, which Second Treasure intercepted midway, didn’t dampen Shi Yuebai’s good mood. He even brought gifts for the little ones. Little Darling and Third Flora got some delicious treats, while Second Treasure received a beautiful tail decoration with an opal stone embedded in it.
“I saw it in the shop before and thought it would be perfect for Second Treasure, so I bought it,” Shi Yuebai said. Of course, he wouldn’t mind Second Treasure’s interference. Conversations like these, full of trivialities, were just warm-up discussions before the main course, a way to make a good impression. If he could score some points, great. If not, well…
During their interaction, it was essential to allow the youngsters to tease him a bit and take some friendly jabs, putting himself in a slightly weaker position to help ease their strong resistance to him as an “outsider.” In any case, not losing too much face was the key.
Xu Yintang took the gift and cautiously offered it to Second Treasure. Second Treasure wagged his tail back and forth, dodging it for a while. In the end, he reluctantly allowed Xu Yintang to wrap the decoration around his tail, grudgingly letting his mom try it on him.
The small decorative ring fit perfectly around Second Treasure’s tail, neither too tight nor too loose, and it could be adjusted as he grew. The opal stone embedded in it was of extremely high quality, dazzling and translucent. After inspecting it for a long time, Second Treasure couldn’t find any faults to complain about, leaving him quite frustrated.
Curse that scheming mistress!
Shi Yuebai observed Second Treasure’s reaction to the gift and mentioned a washing marrow pill that Xu Yintang had obtained earlier. “Have you taken the washing marrow pill yet?” he asked.
Xu Yintang shook his head. “Not yet. Why do you ask?”
“I just thought of it suddenly. If you use an item to instantly increase your physical stats like this, it’s better to undergo an adaptive training period after the enhancement before entering a dungeon. Otherwise, your consciousness might not keep up with your body’s responses, and you might make mistakes during combat,” Shi Yuebai explained, his brows furrowing in concern.
“Especially once you reach C-level difficulty, the frequency and intensity of battles will increase significantly. I’d recommend eating it in advance to let your body adapt to the changes instead of using it on the spot in a dungeon.”
He finished speaking, and, seeing that Xu Yintang was deep in thought, he continued the conversation. “Besides, the category of physical stats is quite diverse when you think about it. Factors like agility, strength, endurance, and more are all included. While you adapt, you can also do more targeted training to boost the stats you want to improve.”
Xu Yintang’s action of rubbing Second Treasure’s belly came to a halt. He caught on that Shi Yuebai had more to say after his previous words.
“Go on,” he prompted.
“Well, it’s…,” Shi Yuebai seemed to be considering his words carefully for a moment. After a few seconds, he decided to be straightforward. “I’ve set up a training ground myself, and I usually help friends with adaptive training after their physical stat enhancements. The feedback has been quite good. If you have time, would you like to give it a try? It should help improve your combat effectiveness.”
“You haven’t seen it, but I’m pretty good at fighting,” Xu Yintang replied.
Shi Yuebai couldn’t help but laugh. “It sounds like I’m selling gym memberships. One-on-one premium personal training sessions. Buy one, get one free if you sign up now.”
Xu Yintang hadn’t received any flyers for swimming or fitness lessons, but that didn’t prevent him from laughing along and saying, “If it’s not too much trouble, I’d be more than willing.”
Blueon’s one-on-one personal training—only a fool would refuse that.
“Great! I’ll send you the location. When you come, you can bring the little ones too. Casey Cat mentioned to me earlier that he wants to see them. He was complaining about me not bringing him along today.”
Shi Yuebai’s happiness radiated through, and Casey Cat couldn’t stand it, cursing him vehemently.
He went to enjoy a private meal with his White Moonlight, leaving Casey Cat behind at the training ground to deal with the other members of the washing liquid squad. Casey Cat didn’t scratch his face only because of his good temperament; it was because Shi Yuebai had a thick skin that couldn’t be scratched.
Casey Cat gnashed his teeth, vigorously sharpening his claws. He scratched until Xu Qi, who was worn out and whimpering on the ground, had to resurrect on the spot and howl, “Your Majesty, spare me!” He squeezed out the last bit of strength and sparked a small fire on Casey Cat’s tail, rolling to a teammate’s concealed space while Casey Cat turned his head.
This only delayed their defeat by a few minutes. Casey Cat, an utterly unreasonable top predator, was a configuration they couldn’t handle at full health, let alone in their current state after being tormented by Shi Yuebai for several rounds.
Xu Qi couldn’t even save his handsome face in the end. Thinking of Shi Yuebai’s face, radiant with happiness when he left, his heart felt as shattered and cold as the floor.
Why…
Why did Shi Yuebai have such good luck?
Random teaming, random teaming! He actually managed to encounter his beloved White Moonlight by chance, and it was a damn double-player dungeon! With a hidden follow-up and team binding!
He had every reason to suspect that Shi Yuebai was the illegitimate child of the system.
Do you know how heart-wrenching it was when he tried to threaten—or no, humbly request—Shi Yuebai with the information about White Moonlight, which he’d obtained by selling his soul to the dog’s leg of the distant grandson? Do you know how bitter his heart felt when Shi Yuebai, with a mocking smile on his lips, looked like a person who had already won at life?
You don’t even know. You only know how much he enjoyed it and reveled in the joy of hitting it off with the woman next to him. He was beaten down by Casey Cat, and he couldn’t even lift himself up. Still, he managed to take out his phone, open a document, and diligently update the latest chapter of “Boss Loves White Moonlight.”
—Don’t ask why Xu Qi knew the title. Only he could understand the pain of a wife who had been chasing the story for five years and had become an idiot teammate.
He didn’t even dare to openly acknowledge Shi Yuebai, after all, the various ups and downs in that “certain river” and the text on “a certain platform” had left deep, deep…
Tears welled up in Xu Qi’s eyes.
Damn it, why?
Author’s Note –
Today, suddenly I don’t know what to say.
Let’s put a Second Treasure here to give everyone a ‘rua-rua’ belly rub.
Thank you for the chapter!!
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