Chapter 8. "So she agreed to your request to date her..."
You can remember Bai's name simply because it's a simple name, and you remember it naturally. When you see that child at the orphanage, you wave to him as if you've seen him many times before and say, "Bai, come here."
The delicate-looking child was stunned for a while before reacting. When he walked over, his body was trembling slightly, not because of fear, but because of disbelief. He couldn't believe that you had appeared in front of him like this, that adult who had saved him from dire straits and even affirmed the meaning of his existence.
He was so excited that he didn't even utter the polite words he had prepared. Instead, intermittent sobs escaped his lips. He raised his hand to wipe away his tears. He shouldn't have cried in front of you. It was so rude of him and would have left a bad impression on you.
He forced back his tears, looking at you through blurry eyes, "I'm sorry, I was so rude, please forgive me."
The child, whose eyes were red from crying, still spoke politely and formally. The scene was full of contrast. You ruffled his hair. He was two years older than Sasuke, but because he had been homeless and malnourished for a long time when he was young, his height was about the same as Sasuke's, only a little taller. You said, "You don't need to use polite language with me."
"but."
“Using honorifics can create a sense of distance, but I felt an instant connection with Bai the moment I saw him, as if we’d known each other for a long time,” you said softly, wiping away his tears with your handkerchief. His lips moved, but he couldn’t utter a complete sentence. He said, “I…”
You picked up the conversation, "Alright, now take me to see how you usually cultivate. I heard from the dean that you cultivate diligently every day, sometimes even skipping meals. While training is important, you can't neglect your three meals a day."
He remembers every word you casually utter. You put away your tear-stained handkerchief, take his hand, and walk towards the training ground. His hands, like Sasuke's, have a thin layer of calluses on his palms and fingertips—marks left by long-term training.
Although you live in the Uchiha clan, you basically don't train. You only go for a run occasionally when you feel like it. You know that your physique is just that of an ordinary person, and you just need to maintain a fairly healthy physical condition. You have no chance of squeezing into the ninja race.
Your palm is soft and warm. He looks down at the hand you are holding, as if he wants to remember this moment clearly.
Once at the training ground, you finally let go of his hand. His hand fell limp, and he felt inexplicably disappointed. The warmth you left in his palm quickly dissipated. He tried to hold onto the warmth as he closed his hand, and you heard your voice in his ear, "Can you show me your talent?"
It wasn't a cold, hard bloodline limit, but rather a talent, like a gift bestowed upon him by heaven, as if he were a child favored by luck.
"Yes, of course!" Bai Fei nodded quickly and ran lightly to the center of the open-air training ground. He often came here to train because his ability was so powerful that almost no other children came here to train.
Over time, this became his exclusive training ground. He stood in the center of the training ground, and glanced at you nervously. He found that you were always watching him with a gentle smile. He blinked several times, feeling both nervous and excited.
Then he took a deep breath, and hard ice instantly pierced out from around him, blooming into a sharp and beautiful ice flower centered on him. Each petal was extremely sharp and could easily pierce through the enemy's body, killing them in an instant.
However, this was just the beginning. Under the guidance of his mentor at the orphanage, he figured out many tricks on his own, such as transforming into hundreds or thousands of fine needles and turning them into a rain of needles to attack the enemy, or using chains made of ice to restrict the enemy's movements.
He had never used so many ninjutsu in one go before, but because you wanted to check his training progress, he gritted his teeth and used almost all his last bit of strength to show his abilities, silently telling you through these actions: I am very useful, so don't abandon me.
By the time you realize he's exhausted, he's already swaying precariously due to physical weakness. You walk around the ice blocks and hug him.
Before losing consciousness, Bai was still thinking that he hadn't been able to hold on, and that he would disappoint him...
You carried the unconscious Bai back to his dormitory. Because these children with ninja talent always went out early and returned late to train, the orphanage provided them with separate dormitories to prevent them from disturbing the other children.
Bai's dormitory was as clean and tidy as he was. There wasn't much stuff in it. You freed one hand to open the door, and as soon as the door opened, a gray rabbit jumped out. The person who discovered it, besides the owner, was a stranger. It sniffed your trouser leg with some curiosity and then used its furry paws to scratch the little owner's leg. It was clear that it was very worried about him.
You carried the white rabbit back to his bed, and then said to the seemingly intelligent gray rabbit, "Your owner is just a little tired, he'll be fine after a rest."
The gray rabbit tilted its head, probably understanding. You pulled up a chair and sat down next to Bai. You weren't just sitting there in a daze; you also opened the system to check the status of your other businesses. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say you were extremely busy.
You've actually had the idea of training a secretary for yourself. You heard from the dean that Bai is naturally intelligent, not only talented in cultivation but also excellent in other academic subjects, consistently ranking first in his class. You think you've found the right candidate for secretary.
However, he is not yet old enough to be a secretary, so you should find a replacement first. With that in mind, you start looking for other suitable candidates.
But how to put it? After looking around and getting overwhelmed with choices, I still couldn't find someone I was satisfied with. The Uchiha around me are indeed quite smart, but they are too stubborn, and you have to be wary of them doing anything underhanded behind your back.
Forget it, I'll just have to tough it out on my own for now.
Once you've finished dealing with most of your business, Bai, who was lying flat on the bed, frowned and slowly opened his eyes. In his somewhat blurry vision, you appeared in profile. You were sitting on the edge of the bed, holding his rabbit Glo in your arms, and you were stroking the rabbit's head idly.
His vision gradually cleared, and once he came to, he sat up as if he had sprung up from a carp. "Lord Aki, ah, Aki—you, I, I am so sorry for making a fool of myself in front of you just now!"
I almost got stuck and was about to use a respectful term to address you again, but then I remembered what you said, so I abruptly switched to a more informal tone. He said, "Did I just faint?"
"Yes, are you feeling better now? Would you like something to eat?" It's the perfect time for afternoon tea.
Bai said remorsefully, "I..."
"You did a great job just now, it really opened my eyes, so don't think that fainting was a mistake. I believe you will definitely be very strong in the future." As you spoke, you reached out to tidy his hair. His black hair was even smoother and more lustrous than Sasuke's, which was always frizzy and even felt a little prickly to the touch. You said softly, "White hair is very smooth. I've heard that people with soft hair also have soft hearts."
Bai lowered his head and remained motionless as you touched his hair, without even blinking.
You gently smoothed his hair with your hands and asked him if he wanted any snacks. He said softly that he could eat anything. His early experience as a homeless person had made him indiscriminate about food. He would even eat moldy or spoiled food in order to survive.
You asked the director to arrange afternoon tea for you. You had afternoon tea in the flower room, which was leisurely and relaxing. You held Bai's hand and walked through the corridor.
At this time, there were still many children playing and frolicking in the garden. Your appearance also attracted the attention of others. However, they did not know that you were the behind-the-scenes owner who founded the orphanage. They thought you were a guest who had come to visit. So they were only attracted by your appearance. After you left, they all talked about you, the mysterious guest who had suddenly arrived.
After all, they don't know what you look like, let alone your true identity. Only a very few people have the right to know, and he is one of them. The child beside you is overjoyed. How happy it is to be regarded as a special and unique existence!
When you got into the greenhouse, the long table was already set with snacks and a pot of milk tea. Worried that he wouldn't like the taste of tea, you poured him a cup of hot milk tea first.
He took a sip from his cup, then couldn't help but look at you; his beautiful eyes were like sparkling gems.
"Is it good?"
"It tastes good."
You pushed the snacks towards him, gesturing for him to eat a few more.
Bai still has many questions for you, such as how long you'll be staying here? Are you leaving tomorrow? When will he be able to come and stay with you?
But these questions were hidden in the snacks. He ate the snacks in small bites, and he was so happy at this moment that he wished time could slow down.
While you and Haku are enjoying afternoon tea, Itachi from Konoha is still opening the windows to ventilate your room and wiping down your desk and bookshelves, so that when you come back, the room will still be spotless.
Shisui teased him, saying his behavior was like that of a virtuous lover, but Itachi calmly replied, "Yes, she is a lover, so Shisui had better not overstep his bounds with her."
He spoke very directly, as if he had been preparing these words for a long time, admonishing his friend to be mindful of boundaries.
Zhi Shui asked curiously, "So she agreed to your request to date her?"
Itachi said, "It'll be soon."
What do you mean by "soon"? In the end, it still means you haven't confessed your feelings yet, right?
A note from the author:
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Zhi Shui: People really do laugh when they're speechless. [question mark]
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