Chapter 50: Big Misunderstanding

Jiang Ling immediately pulled her hand back. Xu Nuo’s dreamy expression instantly became visible within her line of sight. She awkwardly averted her eyes and met Song Meng’s intrigued gaze, as if silently asking—

What’s going on here?

She inexplicably felt a little nervous, swallowed hard, and tried to change the subject with a laugh: “How about we give this little kitten a name?”

Although a bit awkward, Song Meng nodded along with her words: “Hmm, like what?”

“…Little White?”

Song Meng held the kitten closer to her eyes and said, “Dear classmate Jiang Ling, please open your eyes wide and take a good look—this is an orange kitten.”

“But… it also has white… you know!”

Jiang Ling nervously defended herself, then turned to look at Xu Nuo: “What do you think?”

Being called on, Xu Nuo immediately adjusted her glasses with her index finger, her expression serious: “**?”

“Rejected! That’s even worse than mine!”

Jiang Ling retorted, annoyed, and looked apologetically at Song Meng.

Sure enough, this kind of situation was better left to her!

Feeling Jiang Ling’s expectant gaze, Song Meng didn’t hesitate and blurted out: “Let’s call it Xiao Ling.”

“Ha?!”

Little Ling’s face instantly flushed with panic.

“Because I really like ‘Ling’—”

Song Meng stretched out the tone with interest. As expected, she saw Jiang Ling’s cheeks flush deeply, her eyes darting left and right awkwardly, even her lips trembling slightly, as if startled.

Suppressing a smile, Song Meng finished: “Because I really like the number zero.”

“Ha… zero, so it’s that zero.”

Jiang Ling suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, placing her hand on her rapidly beating chest. Along with the relief came a strange feeling she didn’t pay much attention to, as her gaze fell on the kitten.

“If you want to see it, just video call me anytime.”

Seemingly reading Jiang Ling’s thoughts, Song Meng said lightly, glancing at Xu Nuo who had been muttering since earlier something about ‘Even if it’s a beauty, you can’t just touch Lingling-chan.’

“Stop mumbling your mantra and come with me to the hospital to check its condition, or else you won’t feel at ease, right?”

Hearing this, Xu Nuo snapped back to attention briefly, then showed a grateful look: “Alright!”

Seeing this, Song Meng smiled.

So it turned out Jiang Ling’s passionate chuunibyou otaku enthusiasm was unexpectedly easy to understand.

Inside the pet hospital, the doctor patiently explained, “Its condition is okay, but it needs several injections. Mainly—”

Song Meng listened with a gentle expression, nodding occasionally to show understanding. The aura she gave off was elegant and charming.

“No wonder you wouldn’t accept my sincere love. So you already had someone else in your heart. Since your opponent is such an enchanting woman, I really can’t compete—after all, I’m just a—”

Jiang Ling’s eyes went black.

Stacking boxes, this guy was having a relapse again!

She lowered her voice: “This is a hospital, keep it down.”

Xu Nuo immediately covered her mouth politely with her hand and continued muttering weakly, her eyes vacant, looking like someone who had lost the love of her life.

“Hah… whatever you say.”

Jiang Ling was exhausted and turned her head. Just then, Song Meng finished listening to the doctor and came over: “That should be about it. I’ll take her home in a bit.”

“Sorry for troubling you again.”

Jiang Ling felt genuinely thankful, already thinking about how to repay her kindness.

“Thank you so much!”

Earlier hostile Xu Nuo also showed a joyful smile, watching the kitten scramble around with great relief.

With everything perfectly resolved, fearing Xu Nuo might relapse again, Jiang Ling immediately said: “Aren’t you going to find a job? Didn’t you say you can’t even support yourself?”

“Oh right!” Xu Nuo suddenly smacked her forehead. “I have an interview today. Sorry, sorry, I have to go!”

She bowed repeatedly, then quickly ran out.

Watching Xu Nuo dash off in a panic, Jiang Ling sighed faintly.

She really did just see off a great Buddha.

Jiang Ling felt utterly helpless facing such a blazing, radiant love right before her eyes.

Stepping out of the hospital, Song Meng suddenly said, “Speaking of which, I just thought of something for you to do for me.”

“That? You say it. As long as I can do it, I won’t refuse!”

Jiang Ling nodded emphatically, looking like she wouldn’t back down for anything.

Seeing this, Song Meng smiled lightly: “Then let’s drop by my place later.”

“Huh?”

Jiang Ling was momentarily confused.

What’s this about?

But since Song Meng said so, she nodded: “If it’s not a bother.”

“No worries. My parents are very open-minded.”

A teasing glint flickered in Song Meng’s eyes as she said this with a meaningful tone.

Hearing that, Jiang Ling relaxed.

But when they reached Song Meng’s front door, she couldn’t help but hesitate, her expression conflicted: “Is it really okay to come empty-handed the first time?”

“Don’t worry about that.”

Song Meng said as she knocked on the door.

“Eh, you’re here~”

A clear female voice answered, and then the door was flung open. Jiang Ling saw a stunning woman enter her line of sight—clearly Song Meng’s mother.

“Why are you coming home so late? Oh my, and who is this…”

Mrs. Song first kindly inquired about Song Meng, then curiously scanned Jiang Ling up and down.

Feeling her gaze, Jiang Ling shrank a little but mustered courage and bowed: “Hello, Auntie. I’m Song Meng’s—”

“I see!”

Mrs. Song happily interrupted, her eyes shaped like crescent moons as she cradled her face and shook her head: “Our daughter has finally reached this age~”

“She used to refuse to interact with anyone. I was quite worried. But now she even brings someone home. I’m really relieved!”

Jiang Ling listened in confusion, then pieced it together and suddenly understood.

So Song Meng used to refuse to make friends?

No wonder her mother was so happy to see her bringing someone over. Truly, the worries of parents!

Thinking this, Jiang Ling’s heart was a tangle of emotions. She looked at Mrs. Song with firm eyes: “Auntie, don’t worry. I will definitely take good care of her!”

She would absolutely be Song Meng’s best friend!

“Oh my!”

Mrs. Song laughed even louder and quickly stepped aside: “Oh dear, look at me, letting you stand outside. Come in quickly and have a chat.”

Jiang Ling followed her inside. Mrs. Song grabbed some slippers while asking, “I don’t even know your name yet, and how you know our Mengmeng?”

“Auntie, my name is Jiang Ling. I’m Song Meng’s classmate.”

Jiang Ling changed into the slippers and shyly explained.

“No need to say ‘auntie’~” Mrs. Song smiled, gently nudging Jiang Ling toward the living room, “Dear, come take a look!”

At the sound, Jiang Ling tilted her head in puzzlement. Being pushed into the living room, she met the eyes of the man sitting upright on the sofa.

Looking closely, she saw he shared similar features with Song Meng—both gave off a calm aura.

So this must be Song Meng’s father.

Just as Jiang Ling was about to greet him, Mrs. Song called out with an excited and joyful tone behind her: “Congratulations! Mengmeng is finally willing to be in a relationship!”

Jiang Ling’s mind went completely blank.

What?!