From the gloomy expression on the golden-haired girl’s face alone, Chen Ye knew she was already calculating how to settle the score.
He chuckled awkwardly, "True Inheritor Bai, that might not be the case. If the cat is violently coerced by someone, it would be like having a broken leg, unable to escape even if it wanted to. Better not force the cat into a difficult situation."
Despite Bai Susu’s cheeks still flushed, her demeanor had recovered its cold arrogance. She smiled faintly and repeated, "If the cat is uncomfortable, it will leave on its own... As for anything else, what does it have to do with me?"
Chen Ye’s heart was filled with anxiety.
Earlier, he had racked his brains to set up a language trap, causing Bai Susu to unconsciously agree to his actions.
But who would have thought that this Golden Furred Ball would flip the table and refuse to acknowledge it!
Chen Ye stopped pretending and softened his voice, "Susu..."
When the girl was called softly by him, she shivered all over and glared, "Don’t call me Susu!"
Fine.
She was angry right now, unaffected by soft or hard tactics.
The Golden Furred Ball is too unreasonable!
Yet Chen Ye had no choice; his cultivation was lower, unable to do anything against Bai Susu.
At this moment, he couldn’t help but recall the first time they met.
Back then, he resolved to himself that once his cultivation was achieved, he would definitely teach Bai Susu a harsh lesson.
Never imagining that even after reaching Foundation Establishment, he still couldn’t deal with her.
He had to change the topic, "True Inheritor Bai, regardless, I have already done as you said..."
No sooner said than Bai Susu exploded.
What she envisioned was Chen Ye groveling and licking her boots.
Not herself being wantonly played with by him!
Just before her face changed to break the agreement, Chen Ye seemed to see through her thoughts and faintly added:
"If True Inheritor Bai’s words don’t hold, then in the future... Chen would not be able to trust True Inheritor Bai."
"I..."
Bai Susu gritted her teeth, and this statement instantly dispelled her thoughts.
She still wanted to properly train this disobedient servant in the future.
If she reneged now and lost trust, how would she carry out her slave-training plan in the future?
Bai Susu couldn’t believe she was fooled by Chen Ye once, how could she be fooled again?
Ultimately, she forcefully suppressed her inner shame and anger, tidied her slightly disheveled clothes, and sat gracefully on the edge of the table, legs together, dignified and arrogant, exuding some of the Bai Family True Inheritor’s aura—though her calves bore conspicuous red handprints.
When Chen Ye was forced to play with her tender feet, how could he ignore those tender white calves?
Bai Susu seemed unaware, giving Chen Ye a cold glance, "A true inheritor’s words hold firm and will not renege. Earlier... was merely a test for you."
"A test?" Chen Ye feigned confusion.
"Testing if you harbor disrespectful thoughts toward your master!"
Bai Susu spoke confidently,
"The result... Quite bold. Looks like stricter discipline will be needed in the future! Consider this time as my lapse in speech, leading you to misunderstand. Next time, there will be no luck!"
Chen Ye inwardly chuckled, another time?
Could a mere ball really manipulate Chen Ye?
He agreed with her words, "Then... could True Inheritor Bai forgive me?"
Bai Susu put on a stern face and purposely didn’t speak, intending to pressure Chen Ye.
Her tender white leg crossed elegantly over the other one, sitting lazily while looking down at Chen Ye squatting on the floor.
Little did she know, her movement subtly lifted her skirt, revealing the layered red finger marks on her calf.
Chen Ye’s gaze briefly lingered, secretly clicking his tongue, surprised by so many finger marks...
The ball’s skin was overly fair and delicate; a slight force left marks, the texture was exquisite—thus, one couldn’t blame him for being unable to resist playing, it was human nature, where’s the sin?
Bai Susu was still maintaining her cold reprimand of Chen Ye, completely unaware of his gaze, only noticing as he withdrew his gaze, asking somewhat skeptically, "What were you just looking at?"
Chen Ye replied earnestly, "I just think that True Inheritor Bai’s demeanor is truly beyond the reach of us ordinary folks."
"You’ve got some sense."
Bai Susu didn’t notice his oddity, and hearing this compliment, the corner of her mouth slightly curved.
She cleared her throat, her voice like a gift, "Very well, considering your perceptiveness, I will spare you this time. But remember, if there’s a next time, the outcome won’t be so favorable!"
"Yes, yes, Chen will remember sincerely."
Chen Ye nodded repeatedly, adopting a very low posture.
If he’s finished and still holds an air, wouldn’t that be wanting both ways?
"This young one can be taught!"
The golden-haired girl nodded in satisfaction.
Not bad, despite this servant’s mischief, he still has the chance of being subdued!
Seeing him respond promptly, Bai Susu’s expression slightly improved, intending to offer further instructions when suddenly outside came a piercing sound, followed by Zhiwei’s deliberately raised alert:
"Master! There’s... a streak of light coming from the sky!"
Inside the room, both turned serious simultaneously.
The Sect Envoy has arrived!
Bai Susu lightly landed, her skirt falling, covering the red marks on her fair calves.
She quickly tidied her clothes and slightly disheveled golden hair, giving Chen Ye a glance:
"Remember my words, act according to circumstances. If they trouble you..."
She paused, her eyes complex, ultimately huffing lightly,
"This true inheritor has her considerations!"
With that, Bai Susu took the lead, heading out the door.
...
Outside the room.
Zhiwei was squatting by the door, hugging her knees.
After going in circles, she still returned here...
Bai Susu pushed open the door, meeting Zhiwei’s pitch-black eyes.
She slightly hesitated, then casually shifted her gaze away.
Chen Ye followed out, seeing his disciple squatting by the door like an abandoned little animal, also pausing in surprise.