Chapter 415

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Chapter 415: Meow

Michelle walked lightly, then stopped and turned back.

Dragonborn’s embrace, fiery and scorching.

Inside her chest, a bag of flames contained a reservoir of scorching hot energy.

Indeed, people always become greedier step by step.

Michelle thought to herself with a hint of self-ridicule and a touch of intoxication.

At first, she considered that if Mr. Devil didn’t want to expose her voluntarily, she would go along and maintain this understanding.

Her inner wish was also fulfilled as she touched his palm and felt the warmth; that was enough for her.

However, as she approached the portal, she suddenly felt more fear and uneasiness welling up inside, with a strong sense of resistance deep within her heart.

She didn’t want to leave like this.

She also didn’t want to miss this opportunity.

If she missed it, who knows how long she would have to wait for the next one.

She wasn’t a patient and persistent girl, at least not in this matter. She couldn’t make herself continue to be a coward.

How can it be, how can it be allowed, how can it be desired to end it like this, go back and take a cold shower, pretending that nothing happened?

Impulse compelled her to turn around, take powerful steps, rush forward, embrace, get close.

Michelle has watched so many movies and TV dramas, and has read many romance novels. She had already been fascinated by many classic plotlines, but the richness of entertainment was reduced to nothing when faced with a situation even more bizarre than in the books. Her intuition and emotions completely overwhelmed her rationality. After hugging and shouting ‘Mr. Devil,’ she started to feel a little uneasy.

Will it upset the other person?

The little girl’s first crush was humble and timid. Even if she acted boldly in a moment of impulsiveness, she immediately became nervous, worrying about the unknown consequences brought about by her courage.

After a moment of silence, she heard a response.

"…it’s me."

Bai Wei was being embraced from behind. He was both surprised and unsurprised. This was the expected outcome.

From the moment he was forced to be honest, he knew his true identity would be revealed. Instead of intentionally hiding it, he treated it as a game of words and played a guessing game with Michelle, where the answers were already obvious. He wasn’t concerned about being discovered, but rather surprised by her sudden enthusiasm and excitement. Meeting an online friend wasn’t as simple and easy as he thought it would be.

When she received a positive response, Michelle’s inner anxiety disappeared, replaced by an unparalleled satisfaction.

It was sweeter than the first time she had ice cream as a child, and more joyful than when she first saw herself dressed up.

She thought for a moment, unsure of what to say.

"I’m… not sure what to say," Michelle gently let go of his hand, but didn’t move away. Instead, she rested her forehead on his back, lowered her head, deliberately hiding her expression and blushing cheeks. "Should I say, nice to meet you for the first time?"

Bai Wei said, "I felt the same way. I anticipated that this situation could be awkward, so let’s pretend it doesn’t exist, like an unspoken agreement between adults."

Michelle asked, "Has Mr. Devil been giving me hints all along, waiting for me to uncover the truth?"

Bai Wei shook his head and replied, "I think it’s rare to meet in person, so you should know. However, I don’t think it should be said by me, and I don’t want you to bear the awkwardness either. It would be best if we both silently acknowledge it, rather than facing each other and struggling to speak… Besides, the timing and location don’t seem suitable. I didn’t plan on confessing or meeting under these circumstances. I always hoped for a better opportunity."

Adults always have to save face… It’s a matter of character, not intelligence.

At his age, he never imagined a scene of a happy reunion like in romance movies or family movies.

Actually, it would be better for both sides to agree on a time and place in advance, just a simple meeting, sitting down to have a cup of tea, which suits his intuition better.

However…the outcome seemed to be less satisfactory.

It didn’t seem suitable to verbalize these conflicted thoughts, feeling hesitant and indecisive, which contradicted Bai Wei’s decisive nature.

Now he feels much more relaxed, returning to his usual composure, which has already broken the mold.

Expressing these thoughts now would make him feel ashamed and bored.

"It’s all about saving face for adults. After all, I am a person from the Ming Country, I can’t be too unrestrained. I like being subtle and enigmatic, it’s an old habit that I can’t change."

Michelle could tell that these words were true. She held onto the young man’s sleeve and let out a gentle sigh.

It wasn’t disappointment, but relief.

Mr. Devil always keeps a certain distance and barrier from her, both physically and emotionally. He is always calm and rarely makes mistakes. He is mysterious but lacks a sense of warmth and reality.

But in just a few simple sentences, it reveals the implicit character of the people in the Ming Country and the inner struggle for face-saving that adults have. Those who show their flaws are more genuine and three-dimensional, which is a plus for Michelle.

Everyone has flaws, and this kind of reaction makes Michelle laugh, "Mr. Devil’s little character is quite cute… Is it true that he has a sharp tongue but a soft heart?"

She didn’t think of blaming him for hesitating and causing her more trouble. Instead, she plucked up the courage to tease him. The sense of distance and unfamiliarity disappeared, and the feeling of intimacy returned without restraint.

Bai Wei smiled, not taking this joking remark to heart.

He said, "Will you be disappointed when you actually see me? I am neither an all-powerful devil nor a god-like figure."

Michelle blinked, "Why would I be?"

"Then you still have a chance to hold on to some illusions," Bai Wei said.

"So Mr. Devil is worried about this?" Michelle hadn’t thought about these things, as she was still immersed in the satisfaction of happiness.

"Adults are like this, they need to learn to gently burst a young girl’s unrealistic fantasies," said Bai Wei, speaking in a caring tone like an elder.

"Hmm… to be honest, there are a few," Michelle said, then quickly changed the topic, "Mr. Devil, you’re much younger than I expected."

"Does this count as disillusionment?"

"It’s not disillusionment, it’s a pleasant surprise," Michelle immediately corrected, "Actually, I had imagined what Mr. Devil would be like a long time ago, and he’s so much better than I imagined…"

Bai Wei was speechless for a moment, "What kind of image did you have of me in your mind?"

"The worst version, I even thought of an alien brain parasite," Michelle said seriously, "Nevertheless, I convinced myself to accept it."

"Accept my foot, he’s a brain parasite, I suggest you report it right away," Bai Wei couldn’t help but make a sarcastic comment.

He understood now that Michelle was not an ordinary girl. In a way, this village girl was a pessimist, as she had been rubbed against the reality too many times and instinctively imagined things in the worst possible way. She even had prepared herself for the possibility that Mr. Devil’s identity was a trap set by aliens. All of these assumptions were already rehearsed in her mind, ensuring that she wouldn’t be greatly disappointed or deeply saddened.

… Unbelievable, this girl…

Michelle took a deep breath and walked over to Bai Wei. She lifted her head, no longer hiding her expression or avoiding the young man’s gaze. Although her face still turned red when their eyes met, she bravely took this step forward.

The Dragonborn girl looked directly into the young man’s eyes and said, "Mr. Devil is now much better than I had imagined… really."

Bai Wei looked at her up close for the first time with his own eyes. The experiences they had been through during this time had brought about significant changes and growth in Michelle.

The unassuming country girl who used to hesitate when speaking had transformed into a confident and brave young lady. She even had the courage to face him eye to eye. Although her eyes didn’t speak, they were shining like never before.

Whether this girl was genuine or single-minded, her eyes clearly conveyed certain words. Their meaning was easily understood at a glance.

She didn’t have a pure, healthy, and positive mindset when meeting him in person, nor did she ever think about these things.

In fact, Bai Wei should have understood this long ago. When a girl doesn’t care about someone seeing her whole body, it means something.

…Sophisticated hunters often appear in the form of prey.

Suddenly, Bai Wei thought of this unrelated phrase.

He chose to change the topic.

"Before, you had doubts. Why can you now confirm that I am him?" Bai Wei asked, although this question was unnecessary and unimportant at this point.

"I asked Simozi about the time," Michelle straightforwardly replied.

"Time?"

"During the nights in Yingzhou, which coincidentally is the same as the nights in Europa, Mr. Devil didn’t come to see me for more than ten days. So I asked Simozi what he was doing during those ten days… Simozi told me that you went out to Shikoku Town and couldn’t be reached." Michelle blinked and revealed a mischievous smile. "I also checked other times and found that the timings were pretty close. After calculating time zones, they matched up."

Bai Wei asked, "You actually remember all of this?"

"I have a good memory," Michelle proudly smiled, as if this was something to boast about. She purposefully bought a calendar and marked the days they met on it. Before going to sleep, she would always look at the calendar and look forward to waking up for the next meeting.

Michelle continued chasing after the young man’s gaze persistently. "I rarely have moments of intelligence. Can Mr. Devil give me some rewards?"

Bai Wei hesitated, not knowing what to say. He was about to raise his hand when Michelle held his right hand.

She raised her hand and gently placed it on her own hair, then she slightly lowered her head while demonstrating a cute gesture, like a clingy Maine Coon cat.

Then, it seemed like Michelle saw through what Bai Wei was thinking. A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes, her cheeks blushed slightly, and she made an adorable sound that imitated something.

"Meow~?"