Oh no! My online romance partner is actually a Miao holy maiden!

Back at the apartment, Bai Ling'er washed her feet and fell asleep shortly afterward.

Xu Yi sat on the sofa and fell asleep at some point.

The next morning, just as dawn broke.

A knock came at the door.

Xu Yi opened her eyes, her mind still foggy, and groggily went to open the door.

Bai Lan stood at the door, having changed into a dark-colored outfit.

"morning."

Xu Yi didn't say anything, but stepped aside to let him in.

Bai Lan didn't stand on ceremony and came straight in, looking around the hall.

The blanket on the sofa, the small cake wrappers on the coffee table, and the small basket in the corner.

It's just this small room.

Bai Lan didn't beat around the bush. "The test is over, and I have things to take care of. I can't stay in Jiangcheng for too long."

He paused for a moment, then said, "So, I'm taking Ling'er back today."

Xu Yi remained silent.

At that moment, the bedroom door opened.

Bai Ling'er walked out rubbing her eyes, her hair still loose. When she saw Bai Lan, her hand immediately stopped in mid-air.

"Second Brother?!"

She snapped back to reality, took a half-step back, pressed her back against the door frame, and glanced back and forth between Bai Lan and Xu Yilai.

Bai Lan looked at Bai Ling'er, "Alright, you've had enough fun and made enough noise. Come back with me."

Bai Ling'er's lips tightened.

"I'm not going back to the village."

"Ling'er!"

"I'm not going back," she interrupted Bai Lan, her voice more forceful than usual. "I'm going to stay with Brother Yi."

Bai Lan remained silent, turning her gaze to Xu Yi.

He knew that at this point, the one who tied the knot had to untie it.

What do you think?

The air was still for a few seconds.

Bai Ling'er looked over with anticipation, her eyes also filled with a hint of caution.

It looks just like a puppy afraid of being abandoned by its owner.

Xu Yi lowered his head; he knew this moment was bound to come sooner or later.

He's been trying to figure things out these past two days, or rather, he's been avoiding thinking about it.

Bai Ling'er was chosen at the age of three, locked in a dark room, and forced to learn Gu magic. Her entire life was planned out for her.

He felt sorry for them all and truly felt heartbroken.

but.

He's just an ordinary college student who failed advanced mathematics and only has 4,000 yuan a month for living expenses. He's already explained his own situation clearly, so why should he say he wants to stay?

Stay, and then what?

Bai Ling'er is the holy maiden of Miao territory. Behind her lies the entire village, things he neither understands nor can touch.

Bai Que, Bai Lan, and my third brother whom I haven't met yet, my mother, my father, and the elders.

He doesn't even have the right to cut in.

Chatting online is one thing, saying a few words to make someone happy is another thing, but the person in front of you is real, someone from another world.

Moreover, he is a superficial person by nature. He was indeed a little tempted before, having been in an online relationship for so long.

Being attracted to someone and getting married are two different things.

He is now more afraid of Bai Ling'er.

It wouldn't be right to keep her by my side forever.

Xu Yi looked up.

Bai Ling'er was still looking at him, her eyes starting to show tension. She probably sensed something and gripped the edge of the door frame next to her.

Xu Yi's voice wasn't loud, but it was very clear.

"Take her back."

Bai Ling'er was stunned for a moment.

"Brother Yi..."

"We are from two different worlds. Your second brother is right. You should go back."

Xu Yi spoke, but dared not look Bai Ling'er in the eye.

"But you said..."

"Ling'er," he interrupted Bai Ling'er, "I'm sorry, we're not a good match."

Bai Ling'er stood there, motionless.

She didn't cry, nor did she release the snake. She just stood there, head down, repeating that sentence in her heart over and over again from an angle that Xu Yi couldn't see.

Not suitable.

Is it because I brought my little one along, and it was too scary?

Or is it because my cooking is bad?

Or is it because I don't understand the rules of the city and have made too many embarrassing mistakes?

Or rather, Yi-gege was only keeping her around because she forced him to.

Her eyes darkened, and a shadow of darkness rose in her heart.

Should we knock him unconscious, take him back to the village, and get married first? The thought flashed through my mind.

Then she slowly raised her head, her expression returning to calm, which was actually more unsightly than when she was crying.

"it is good."

She said only one word and then turned back to the bedroom.

When Bai Ling'er came out, she had already changed back into her Miao ethnic costume.

She put on all the silver ornaments weighing over thirty pounds: a silver crown, a necklace, a series of bracelets on her wrists, and silver bells on her ankles.

With each step, a bell rings.

She carefully slung the small basket over her shoulder, covered it neatly with a black cloth, stood in the middle of the living room, and checked it over to make sure she had everything she needed.

Xu Yi sat on the sofa, looking at her.

As Bai Ling'er passed by Xu Yi, she raised her eyes one last time and glanced at him.

He silently uttered four words.

Xu Yi understood the shape of her lips; it meant "You are mine."

Before he could react, Bai Ling'er had already looked away, appearing completely nonchalant.

Bai Lan walked ahead, and before leaving the house, she turned to the side, took out a check from the inside pocket of her suit, and placed it on the cabinet by the door.

"Fifty thousand, thank you for treating me to dinner and for taking care of Ling'er these past few days."

Xu Yi wanted to say no, but seeing Bai Lan's eyes, he swallowed the words back.

He walked over, picked up the check, and glanced down at the number.

"Um."

Bai Lan nodded and opened the door.

Bai Ling'er was already standing outside the door, her back to Xu Yi. Her silver ornaments gleamed under the corridor lights, and the silver bells on her ankles were quiet and still.

She slowly turned her head and gave Xu Yi a smile.

The door closed.

Xu Yi stood frozen in place, listening to the footsteps in the corridor grow fainter and fainter, then the elevator "dinged," and then nothing more.

He was panting heavily.

He had a feeling that when he said those words, Bai Ling'er's eyes looked like she wanted to devour him.

And she said, "You are mine." What does that mean?

He looked into the living room, where there were still some snacks left over from yesterday on the coffee table. They were bought for Bai Ling'er and hadn't been finished yet.

Xu Yi stared at the snack for a while.

He stood up and hid the snacks, out of sight, out of mind.

She then washed her face, changed her clothes, and went to school.

Jiangcheng University, teaching building.

When Xu Yi entered the classroom, Zhang Wei, Liu Zheyun, and Chen Yang were already there, huddled in the back row playing on their phones.

Zhang Wei, with his sharp eyes, glanced around at the Xu brothers and noticed that only Xu Yi had followed them in.

"Where's your wife? She didn't come along today either?"

Xu Yi put her schoolbag on the table, sat down, opened her textbook, and said, "I'm leaving."

"Gone?" Zhang Wei straightened up, his eyes gleaming with gossip. "What do you mean 'gone'? Where did they go?"

"We're back in the village."

Zhang Wei, Liu Zheyun, and Chen Yang looked at each other in bewilderment.

Liu Zheyun asked tentatively, "Really?"

"Her second brother took her away."

"oh."

Zhang Wei slowly leaned back in his chair, then reached out and patted Xu's shoulder forcefully. "Old Xu, congratulations, you've escaped with your life!"

"Um."

"Now I can finally sleep well, right? Right? I don't have to worry about centipedes crawling into my bed in the middle of the night anymore, and I don't have to live in fear anymore!"

Xu Yi laughed, "Yes, that's great!"

Zhang Wei patted him on the shoulder. "So, Lao Xu, how about we celebrate tonight? It's on me, you pay. What do you say?"

"Get lost." Xu Yi rolled her eyes at Zhang Wei.

"Shut up, class is about to start."

Zhang Wei pursed his lips, but still quieted down and flipped his phone over on the table.

The classroom gradually filled up with people. The calculus professor walked in with his textbook and began writing on the blackboard.

Xu Yi lowered his head, his eyes fixed on the textbook, absorbed in every single word.

He shook his head, dismissing all those random thoughts; he had simply made the right choice.

They were never meant to be two people from the same world. She had her path, and he had his. That's all.

Next, it's time to keep having fun and live your life to the fullest!