Talulah, I'm still a child.

Good evening, what are you planning to eat tonight?

"Sweet and sour pork ribs, stew, stir-fried pork slices, fruit salad, and..."

No need to say anything more, or I'll start getting hungry, and I can't even eat it!

Miss Black Snake lazily leaned on Mei Xue's shoulder. She felt that not being able to eat was really troublesome. Kashena, hurry up and come. Sigh, that guy has probably received the letter by now and will arrive in a while.

"Hey, Sister Black Snake, I made a new friend today, and I made it all by myself."

At this point, the little fox couldn't help but wag its tail happily. If it weren't busy with its hands, it would have taken out its communicator to show Miss Black Snake. The netizen named Suzuran and the little fox got along very well and had a lot in common. However, she preferred magical girls to Kamen Rider. The little fox decided to go and see her later.

Perhaps the friend Mei Xue made today is her greatest gain. She doesn't know why, but she always feels that Linglan on the other side of the screen is very similar to herself, and she understands the little fox's preferences very well, just like she knows him.

[A new friend? How old? What does she look like? Is she good-looking? Where does she live? Does she have a job? Is she male or female?]

A series of questions left the little fox somewhat bewildered. Unable to answer, he could only shake his head to indicate that he didn't know. It was only the first day they had met, but he felt that she should be a girl because Linglan spoke very politely and had a soft, gentle voice, just like his own.

"They're online friends."

"Oh, it's nothing now. I thought it was something else."

Miss Black Snake was immediately relieved. It turned out to be just an online friend. She had thought it was some philandering cat. It was just an online friend and posed no threat. However, she couldn't completely ignore it.

Can you guess how old the other person is?

"Hmm... she said she was a little younger than me, and she even called me brother."

Okay, now that there's no threat, even if she's a girl, she's just a little brat. Miss Black Snake isn't worried at all. However, she didn't expect the little fox to take the initiative to contact netizens. It seems she's realized she needs to actively engage with the outside world, which is a good thing from a growth perspective. But Miss Black Snake originally planned for him to rely entirely on her in the future, which doesn't quite fit Mei Xue's current development. Moreover, the internet is a mixed bag. Although she said she would give Mei Xue some personal privacy, she also needs to be careful that the little fox might be led astray.

"Mei Xue, who are you talking to?"

Chen Huijie suddenly peeked out from the doorway, almost startling the little fox. However, there was no one around him, and Miss Black Snake wasn't someone anyone could see, so it looked more like the little fox was talking to himself.

"It's nothing, sister. The food is ready. Come and help me serve the dishes."

The little fox twitched its ears, cleverly brushing the question off. Chen Huijie didn't suspect anything; her mind was full of things she needed to do later.

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On Rhodes Island, Suzuran, who lives alone, had already finished her meal. What was a little puzzling was that Rosemary hadn't come to play with her today. The little girl didn't seem to care much, and instead went to Meixue's room. After entering, she felt a strange sense of warmth, and Suzuran wondered if she should apply to move in there later.

"Oh right, let's see if Brother Meixue has replied to the message."

Suzuran suddenly remembered the friend she had added at noon today. Although she didn't know why Meixue, who was not on Rhodes Island, was able to add her, Suzuran had seen Amiya's photos and the avatar she used was exactly the same as Meixue's, the only difference being the tail.

Today, Xiaolinglan has been chatting with him for quite a while. She discovered that Meixue doesn't seem to know much about Rhodes Island. Even though she deliberately brought up things related to Rhodes Island a few times, such as Amiya, Meixue didn't react much. If it weren't for the fact that they have the same personality, preferences, and appearance, Xiaolinglan would have suspected that Meixue might have another brother.

[Lily of the valley has nine tails? That's amazing! I only have three tails, but they're very useful.]

Looking at the reply on the screen, Suzuran remembered what Amiya had said: Mei Xue could take out all sorts of strange things from her tail, including food, but it could also have other uses. For example, if you put hot water and instant noodles in at the same time and take them out, you would get freshly cooked instant noodles.

"It's missing a tail, and then... amnesia."

Linglan twitched her ears and wrote down these questions. She planned to chat with Meixue to deepen her understanding, and it would be even better if she could find out where Meixue was.

Where does Meixue's brother live now?

While taking a bite of an apple, the little fox freed up both hands to quickly type on the screen. Chen Huijie, who was eating, glanced at him and began to wonder if her fox was having an online romance, but the little fox didn't seem like that kind of person.

"Mei Xue, are you chatting with someone?"

"Yes, a friend I just made today."

The little fox wagged its tail happily, looking at the reply on the screen and continuing to type. It was inevitable to be excited about making a friend for the first time, and perhaps because they were of similar age, Mei Xue and Ling Lan got along very well.

"New friend? How old? What do you look like? Are you good-looking? Where do you live? Do you have a job? Are you male or female?"

The familiar question made the little fox shake her head again. The lily of the valley's head was a pot of flowers. Apart from knowing that Mei Xue was younger than her, she knew nothing else. The little fox's obedient appearance softened Chen Huijie's heart. She remembered that Talulah's book said: You should give your younger brother some personal space. If you want to know everything, he will get annoyed with you.

So Inspector Chan decided to secretly take a look later.

Chapter 74 Chen Huijie went up! No! She unleashed her ultimate move!

On Rhodes Island, Suzuran's application was quickly answered. Outcast was right; Amiya and Kal'tsit did not know about the room, otherwise they would not have agreed to give it to Suzuran.

Everything in the room was ready-made. Rosemary cleaned up the dust that had accumulated over time. The bookshelf wasn't corroded, and the bed frame was practically new. All that was needed was to change the blankets. Lily of the Valley called Kroos to order some new things, and then sat in the room waiting for the delivery to arrive.

Of course, she also chatted with the little fox on the other end of the communicator. To be honest, chatting with Mei Xue was indeed a relaxing and pleasant experience, because the little fox was very easy to talk to. Linglan planned to protect the room for him so that Mei Xue could move in directly when she returned.

"What is my brother doing?"

[I'm watching Kamen Rider, it'll be my turn after my sister finishes her shower]

Looking at the messages on the screen, Linglan felt inexplicably happy. In fact, Meixue was her first real online friend. Because she had lived on Rhodes Island for a long time, most of Linglan's online friends were friends she could see often, such as Wulian, Popka, and Rosemary.

Chatting with a friend she's never met, separated by an unknown distance, fills Suzuran with anticipation. She longs for Meixue's reply, wondering what he'll say. After putting away her communicator, she wonders if he's replied. She wants to turn on the ringer, but is afraid of being overheard.

On the other side, the little fox put down the communicator, hugged its tail, and continued watching TV. Today was still Kuga. The little fox twitched its ears and couldn't help but shout "Go Kuga!" when it saw something exciting.

Hearing the cheers from the living room, Chen Huijie, who was soaking in the bathtub, put the little yellow duck aside. She got up, dried herself, wrapped herself in a towel, and then opened the door and went straight out.

Looking at Mei Xue sitting on the sofa, Chen Huijie carefully walked behind him, then pounced on him and hugged the little fox from behind.

"Mei Xue!"

"what!"

The little fox, who was engrossed in watching TV, was startled by the sudden hug. His fur stood on end, and he almost jumped out of Chen Huijie's arms. However, she held him tightly, and the little fox couldn't break free. When he realized it was Chen Huijie, he quickly calmed down and patted his chest in frustration.

"Sister, it's scary when you suddenly hug me."

Mei Xue wagged his tail. He had really been startled by Chen Huijie just now, and almost wanted to whip her back with his big tail.

"Sorry, sorry, oh, I got your tail wet."

"It's okay, I'm going to take a shower later. Aren't you going to change your clothes, sister? You'll catch a cold."

Seeing that Chen Huijie was only wrapped in a bath towel, the little fox couldn't help but worry that her sister might catch a cold.

(It seems that Mei Xue really doesn't have those kinds of feelings for me.)

Chen Huijie couldn't help but facepalm. Although she had always been a strong woman, no one should question her appearance. Whether it was her figure or her face, Chen Huijie was definitely outstanding. She thought Mei Xue should be at the age of first love now, but the result was unexpected, yet reasonable.

"It's okay, I'm fine like this. You go take a shower first."

Okay~

Grabbing his shirt, the little fox obediently got up and ran to the bathroom. Seeing him close the door, Chen Huijie picked up the communicator without saying a word, skillfully entered the password, and then clicked on the chat page. He found that Mei Xue only had two online friends, one was Exusiai, and the other was Little Lily of the Valley. Chen Huijie guessed that the one he had been chatting with Mei Xue before was the latter, and when he clicked on it, he found out that it was true.

Linglan and Meixue's chat was very simple, just like a conversation between children. They talked about their favorite TV series, clothes, and food. Nothing seemed amiss, so Chen Huijie felt relieved. However, the little fox had revealed a lot in the chat history, such as his name.

"Isn't that a bit too careless? No, is it because you're not as shy because there's a screen between you?"

Chen Huijie rubbed her temples. It seemed that Mei Xue's personality was suited to staying at home. But it didn't matter. Let her stay at home. She would take care of her from now on. This netizen should be fine. As for the other Exusiai, it was hard to say.

Just as Chen Huijie was wondering whether she should simply help Mei Xue block Exusiai, a message came from Suzuran.

[Brother Meixue, your sister must be a very beautiful and kind person, right?]

This sudden news delighted Chen Huijie, who proudly puffed out her chest. Her affection for Linglan increased significantly. She was about to answer for Meixue when she suddenly remembered that it wouldn't do if the little fox found out. In the end, she had no choice but to knock on the bathroom door.

"Meixue, it seems your online friend has messaged you again."

A moment later, the bathroom door opened automatically, and a fluffy tail peeked out from the crack in the door. It looked around, then pointed to the communicator in Chen Huijie's hand, indicating that it could be handed over to it.

"This tail can be used like that?"

Chen Huijie placed the communicator on its tail with a puzzled look, watching it curl up the communicator and then retract it. He couldn't help but marvel at how multifunctional the little fox's tail was. However, when he was about to turn around, he discovered a crucial point: the little fox had forgotten to lock the door.

Perhaps because the little fox was in a hurry to reply to the message, he actually forgot to close the door behind him. Chen Huijie suddenly felt her heart race. Anyway, she had been to the police station before, so she didn't feel any pressure. She simply quietly lay down by the door, and from this angle, she could see Mei Xue walking into the bathtub to soak.

The little fox, of course, gave an affirmative answer to the question about Suzuran. He said all his sisters were wonderful, except for Exusiai, who was a little strange (referring to her behavior today).

"Um...can I call my brother?"

After sending the message, Linglan felt a little uneasy. After all, they had only known each other for less than half a day, and it seemed a bit inappropriate to call directly. However, she also wanted to hear Meixue's voice, or perhaps make a video call. After all, children are very curious, and Linglan was genuinely curious about what Meixue looked like.

Is it okay to just make a phone call?

Thinking of this, Mei Xue sent an "OK" and was about to send her number to Ling Lan when a video call invitation suddenly popped up on her screen. The little fox was a little confused as to why Ling Lan was calling when she hadn't sent her number. Although she didn't know what a video call meant, it should be a phone call.

"Shouldn't it be okay to make a phone call?"

The little fox asked the black snake lady who was soaking in the bathtub, but Chen Huijie thought it was just talking to herself.

It's okay, as long as you don't reveal where you live.

Miss Black Snake thought Mei Xue was just making a regular phone call, so she readily agreed. Little Fox also pressed the answer button, but of course she wouldn't put it to her ear, because it might fall into the water. So she simply placed it in front of her like she was watching TV.

This caused Suzuran to almost throw her communicator away when the image appeared on it.

"So this is what you're like, Lily of the Valley~"

On the screen, Mei Xue lay languidly on the edge of the bathtub, her jade-like arms, as white as lotus roots, casually draped over her shoulders. Her other hand was probably holding a communicator. Perhaps because of the bath, Mei Xue's cute little face had an alluring pink hue. Her languidness subtly revealed a charming allure. Her delicate collarbone and snow-white shoulders were completely exposed, creating a hazy, dreamlike effect. Ling Lan blushed slightly; she hadn't expected to see this scene.

After all, Mei Xue was watching TV when we were chatting just now, who would have thought she'd be soaking in the bathtub now? Shouldn't she turn off the video call now? Wait a minute, why is Mei Xue's brother answering the call? Doesn't he know what a video call is? (Yes, he really doesn't.)

Mei Xue didn't think much of it. He was just surprised that Linglan's ears were so big and that her tail was quite beautiful. He was envious and wanted to have nine tails too.

But Black Snake and Chen Huijie didn't think so. They originally thought Little Fox was just making a simple phone call with an online friend. Who would have thought it would be a video chat?! Damn it! Mei Xue can't be shown to anyone else!

Thinking of this, the black snake directly commanded its left tail to block the little fox's upper body. Chen Huijie almost pushed the door open and entered, but fortunately, she reacted quickly enough. If she had barged in, tonight's plans would have been ruined.

"Brother Meixue... um, I didn't mean to."

"What do you mean it wasn't intentional?"

The little fox looked bewildered. "Lily of the Valley didn't do anything, so why should she apologize?"

"That's right, I didn't know my brother was taking a shower."

Lily of the Valley on the screen blushed deeply, her tail wagging rapidly. If she had known earlier, she wouldn't have chosen to make the phone request now.

(If you don't know, you should hang up now!)

Chen Huijie nearly snapped the door frame in her hand. She had just been thinking that Linglan had gained a good impression of her, but now it had turned into a negative number.

"You mean this? It's okay, I usually show my neck and shoulders when I dress."

Mei Xue herself wasn't too embarrassed. After all, this wasn't like the last time when Exusiai and Chen Huijie barged in. Suzuran was on the other side of the screen, so the little fox's psychological pressure was basically reduced to a minimum. And as he said, he only saw the collarbone area at most.

"It's good that you're not angry, brother. Let's talk after you've finished showering."

Linglan quickly hung up the phone. Although Meixue didn't care, she didn't know what would happen to her if things continued like this. Mainly, from the perspective of her clan, Meixue was almost perfect, which was already a bit too much for Linglan, a young girl from Volper who was just beginning to experience love.

(That's more like it)