Part 08: The Strange Transformation of Xiao Bie

After dancing to several songs, I was finally exhausted. A few damp strands of hair clung to my cheeks. As I tidied my hair and turned my head, I suddenly froze. A circle of boys surrounded the dance machine, all staring at me with wide eyes, and a few were whistling at me enthusiastically. When I used to dance wearing big glasses and in sportswear, they certainly did not treat me this well.

He slightly turned his head and gave me a faint smile. This time, I could truly feel the tenderness in his eyes: "What?" Even his voice was a hundred times softer than usual.

I chuckled awkwardly: "Xiao Bie, I know that before, well, I had some extreme behaviors towards you, but I assure you, the current Xiao Mi Mi will definitely not push you onto the bed..." This is what I have always wanted to clarify. You must understand, that on his slender little frame, he was once overwhelmed by my two hundred pounds... No, no, no, it was the two hundred pounds of Xiao Mi Mi pressing down on the lace-covered big bed. Regardless of the circumstances, this matter will always leave me with a sense of guilt for being abrupt with a lady.

I do not know what is happening, but now even a glance from him makes my mouth dry and my tongue parched, and his amiable and gentle smile has become exceedingly enchanting. Consequently, my nosebleed spectacularly erupted.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and the painted features immediately became vivid, shaking his head with a smile: "Mi | Mi is still so humorous."

I was about to refuse when he pushed open the pale pink door. I immediately felt a deep sense of shame for my bare legs, which were raised and twisted into a braid. In fact, if it were a different setting, I would tell others that I was practicing yoga. We just stared at each other in a daze.

He slowly raised his head, and on his pale face, a pair of pitch-black eyes shone even darker: "It is none of your business, it's just... just... I have embarrassed myself in front of you." He forced a bitter smile, maintaining his good manners, even when retching, he covered his heart and mouth, doing so with great elegance

"Look, you are just gagging, while I am completely disfigured!" I pointed to the red rash that had suddenly erupted on my face due to an allergy. Seeing the corners of his mouth curve slightly, I felt a bit reassured. I squatted down to meet his gaze and asked, "Can green tea flavored gum help alleviate it?"

I pulled him straight across the road, and as we reached the middle, we happened to encounter a green light. A roaring dump truck came thundering by, and when I turned my head, I saw it swerving erratically, as if the driver were drunk, his mind in a daze.

Ah... I pulled my hair with great force, causing myself so much pain that tears were about to come out.

Xiao Bie, you must not be too reserved; if you are like this, you will not be able to experience the joy of eating at a buffet hot pot.

"Xiao Bie, are you coming up?" I asked him in a raised voice. He hurriedly shook his head, still not having recovered from the shock of encountering the Martians.

I remain silent. Where is the restroom here

I nodded at him and smiled: "Indeed, I have lost quite a bit of weight, so I have the means to indulge in my meals."

He smiled as he picked up the bowl, his eyes filled with laughter. He glanced at me and suddenly set it down again: "A gentleman does not take away what others cherish. Second brother understands that complementing form with form is very important. Mi | Mi, you should eat it instead."

"Xiao Bie, why don't you accompany Mi to take a stroll on the street, hold hands, cross the road, and in the evening, we can have a meal of French cuisine together? Let's go to that restaurant I often visit; their foie gras is quite good." Xiao's mother was practically pushing me towards Xiao Bie.

Shang Huaijin patted her hand, and her arm seemed to casually slip out of the entanglement of her fingers, pointing towards the shop door to signal the golden tabby cat to wait at the entrance. The golden-haired, blue-eyed tabby cat shot me a fierce glare and swayed its hips as it walked out. Only then did Shang Huaijin turn back and give me a slight smile: "Where is your little tail?"

I never knew that Xiao Bie’s gaze could be so piercing; a single glance sent shivers down my spine.

How is it? I bit down on my chopsticks, waiting for his response

Seeing my astonished self reflected in his clear eyes, after a long while, I laughed heartily: "Xiao Bie, let me find an activity that we can enjoy together, for without playing together, you cannot feel that kind of joy"

I once fantasized about becoming the richest person in the world, spending my days idly, only needing to find handsome men to tease. I recall my grand ideals from the past

I... I hesitantly touched my belly

Shang Huaijin elongated his voice, indicating that he was in a very good mood

Xiao Bie is probably entering such a place for the first time. "Dance with me!" I pulled him and ran towards the nearest dance machine, where a couple dressed in an alternative style was already standing. The male looked like Yagami, while the female resembled Xiaowanzi, both dancing in a chaotic yet enchanting manner with their short statures.

I shook my head: "No, it's pig brain!"

I stir the hot pot base with chopsticks, and the pig brain that I had put in earlier now floats up like tofu, white and glistening. In fact, I don't really eat this; I just ordered it out of habit, as it was my former roommate Fang Weilan's favorite.

"No." I shrugged, looking at my reflection through the glass. "Xiao Bie, sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming." I saw in the glass reflection Xiao Bie's slightly furrowed brow

"Mi, come here!" Xiao's face tightened, and his voice changed from its usual calm and gentle tone. Seeing me standing dazed on the machine, he squinted his eyes, took a step forward, and pulled me down forcefully.

The speeding car ... ... the hazy fog. ... ... I found myself engulfed in immense panic, fully aware that I needed to evade, yet my feet could not move an inch.

Xiao Bie held my shoulders firmly, gently pushing me away slightly, and looked closely. His pitch-black eyes were deep and profound. I stared at him in a daze, unable to regain my senses, when he embraced me again, so tightly.

Xiao Biejing fell silent for a moment, following my finger to look at the machine, which was located next to the children's facilities. The players were mostly invincible high school students. He sighed and said, "Alright, but don't play for too long"

I was dumbfounded, well, Xiao Butler, you are overthinking it. I hesitated to speak, my face flushed, and I truly did not know why it was red at that moment. Could it be that my cardiovascular system was belatedly reacting? I struggled to explain: "Actually, I..."

"Xiao Bie, don't be like that, let's go play that machine basketball!" I forced a smile.

He stifled a laugh and properly fastened the button of his shirt that he had accidentally loosened: "Let's not make a fuss, let's go home, the lady will be worried." He reached out and gently ruffled my hair, very affectionately

Xiao Bie Rou, weak and powerless, allowed me to drag her to the door. After walking down a street, she finally could not hold it in any longer, squatting down and retching

After he listened, he indignantly pulled me along and walked several quick steps before his expression gradually softened.

I know he is referring to Xiao Bie, and I can't help but laugh: "He went to the bathroom and will be back soon"

He hesitated as he looked at the dishes on the plate, holding the chopsticks, unable to lower them for a long time

"You like me!" He looked up at me, his tone quite certain

I held my breath, watching them perform one song after another. After much effort, I finally managed to squeeze my way up. In the blink of an eye, the calm demeanor of Xiao Bie had completely vanished, and her entire face had turned green

I was momentarily taken aback, then reacted: "Xiao Bie, bring me something loose-fitting; we must have a hearty meal of French cuisine tonight"

Let's go, we are going to play the dance machine! I pulled him and ran towards the nearest underground electronic city, where there are plenty of game machines. In the past, when I was feeling down, I would occasionally come out to indulge a little.

"Brother Shang, eat your vegetables." I calmly set down my hand, lifted the spoon, and scooped a full spoonful of pig brain, placing it into a clean bowl

As I watched the dump truck approach, its tires appeared to be irregularly flattened and rounded due to the excessive speed. Instinctively, I raised my hand and forcefully pushed Xiao Bie beside me away.

"Let us go, Xiao Bie, we shall set off!" I tugged at his arm, pulling him out the door. He lowered his long eyelashes, silently allowing me to lead him outside.

"Xiao Bie, what is the matter?" I asked him

I was enjoying myself alone, sitting in front of the pot, dipping and eating. After a while, I heard a sound of surprise and looked up to see none other than the long-unseen Second Young Master Shang. I also exclaimed in surprise, "Second Brother Shang, you come to places like this to eat too?"

"Miss, what is your surname?" Someone actually came over to flirt, with yellow hair styled like a peach and wearing strange eyeliner, which made me unable to help but marvel inwardly

Upon hearing this, he hesitated for a moment, picked up the food, and quickly tossed it into his mouth, embodying a tragic sense of determination akin to a warrior severing his own wrist

His long eyelashes drooped as he slightly nodded at me, saying, "It can be eaten with some effort"

I smiled gently at him, let down my hair, turned around, and began to dance. I am already very familiar with the song here; with just a quick glance at the enormous screen, I can easily keep up with every step. My long hair sways at my waist, often requiring me to divert my attention to tuck it behind my ears

I felt completely stiff until Xiao Bie rushed over and pulled me into his embrace, at which point I could confirm that I was still alive

I am deeply troubled, Steward Xiao, how is it that you know something again? I haven't said a word and yet you already know... I pouted and said, "Steward Xiao!"

His face immediately twitched, yet he did not forget to elegantly set down his chopsticks: "Mi|Mi, sorry, I need to go to the restroom."

"Mi|Mi, I am coming in!" I estimate that my roar was more piercing than a scream, causing Xiao Bie to think that something had happened to me inside.

"Neurotic!" I suddenly stood up, grabbed Xiao Bie's hand, and dragged him outside. Although I also enjoy bullying Xiao Bie, I am not pleased when others do it to him. One must consider the owner when hitting a dog, let alone such a beautiful... hmm, a handsome person.

"You need not say anything more, I already understand." He silently released me, his expression returning to a subtle calm, gently holding my hand, an extreme ambiguity lingering between us

"Ah, you have a rash on your face," he laughed

"I will not." He smiled slightly and patted my hand

Ah? I looked down, and indeed, the lining of the garment had already revealed its jagged edges under my immense explosive power

I sighed and put on the light purple dress, which fit my waist perfectly, almost completely conforming to my body. As I reached back to pull up the zipper, it got stuck halfway, caught in my long hair

What are you looking at? Have you never seen a woman before

"Eh?" I scratched my head

"Do you like it?" Xiao Bie quietly followed behind me, and whenever I lingered a bit longer in front of a piece of clothing, he would inevitably lean over and ask me softly.

"Mi|Mi, what is wrong with you?" He was in a state of panic

"You are experiencing internal heat." He subtly pointed to his own nose, indicating to me. I imitated his gesture and touched my own nose, and a wave of crimson warmth spread down my fingertips

He slightly raised his lips and nodded: "Tofu tastes quite good when eaten this way"

"Why did you push me away?" His voice was muffled, his face buried in my neck.

The soft yellow doll shirt, paired with the emerald green little pants, is very cute. Xiao Bie also styled my hair into a loose bun with a jade hairpin, leaving some stray strands on my cheeks, making me look much more lively

"It's nothing!" I exclaimed in surprise, pulling harder with my hands, and let out a roar... I looked up to the sky in anger, and that strand of hair was forcibly yanked down with my shout. I refused to believe that with my flexible body, I couldn't pull up the zipper by myself! So, I rolled up the fluffy hem of my skirt, stood on the nearby footstool, and continued to pull up the zipper with my back to the mirror

I gave him a slight smile, took a few common dishes, dipped them in the dual-flavor hot pot, and placed them on his plate

I couldn't help but feel a wave of dizziness, my body swaying along with it. This is all blood; how much do I need to consume to replenish it...

Xiao the Butler is truly angry this time, but what exactly is he angry about? Could it be that my desperate desire for marriage has shocked him? To be fair, no matter how eager I am for marriage, I still have my reservations regarding Xiao the Butler. He is like a carnivorous flower, and I do not have the courage to approach him yet

I could see that Xiao Bie’s face had turned a few shades paler.

I suddenly turned around and laughed, "I have now realized that fate has not been unkind to me; it has truly prepared everything for me, hahaha!"

"Young Master Xiao... is pig brain delicious?"

He did not raise his head, but simply extended a hand to reach out flatly.

"Mi|mi..." He trembled with both hands, and I could even faintly hear the sound of his teeth grinding as he tried to control his overwhelming emotions.

"Meow?" A knock was heard at the door, and Xiao Bie’s voice carried a tone of inquiry

Shang Er Shao smiled slightly, pulled open the seat beside me and sat down, saying: "I will keep you company for a while, but Mi Mi, you used to be unable to eat spicy food, can you eat it now?"

Previously, he would always coldly allow me to choose for myself, even if I picked an outfit in red and green, he would merely smile faintly at me and say, "Miss, good taste!" How could he directly help me select?

This child is actually quite strong; when I first encountered these powerful "non-mainstream" songs, I could not endure more than three tracks, yet he managed to last until the fifth one

With a sorrowful expression, I made a STOP gesture towards him: "Xiao Bie, don't come any closer, just seeing your little collarbone makes me want to spurt blood"

He looked at me helplessly, sighed, and considered it a compromise

"You will have an allergic reaction if you eat chili peppers." He looked at me as if he was very familiar with me, reaching out to touch my face. As soon as his warm fingers made contact with my cheek, I instinctively turned my head away

I chuckled awkwardly and said, "Xiao Bie, actually what I meant was..."

"Go ahead, I haven't played in a long time." My voice carried a hint of a spoiled tone, and when I realized it, I couldn't help but scorn myself fiercely.

I reached out to touch my face, and indeed it felt prickly and itchy. It turned out that this body is allergic to chili peppers, and I couldn't help but feel despondent. Previously, I would always add a spoonful of chili to whatever I ate; this body is truly not mine.

"Mi, are you okay?" he leaned closer and asked me with concern

Mi! Xiao was sitting on the curb, half-turned, in shock. Fortunately, that dump truck brushed past my body, rumbling away.

He asked more gently, "Mi | Mi, what do you want to say?" Particles of light flickered in his eyes

I am sorry, I should not have... Seeing him vomit like this, I truly feel a bit embarrassed

He smiled without speaking, maintaining his淡若水墨 smile even in such a noisy place: "Mi | Mi, you have lost a lot of weight."

I was holding a small chili pepper to my mouth when I heard him say in a leisurely manner, which caught me off guard.

In the past, I loved to stroll through shopping malls, admiring the dazzling array of clothing. Although I could not afford to wear them, simply looking at them brought me a sense of satisfaction. However, after becoming Xiao Mi, I suddenly realized that this small pleasure had also vanished. In every shopping mall, seeing the season's trendiest clothes, the novelty and satisfaction I once felt have disappeared, all transformed into my few rainbow-colored cabinets.

I poured a piece of gum out of the bottle, extended my hand, and he suddenly grasped my hand, pulling me over and rolled the gum from my palm with his tongue

He quickly turned his face, cleared his throat, and said in a very conflicted tone: "Miss Mi, I have been thinking about whether or not to remind you that, in fact, the lining of your dress is torn"

Tomorrow is the chamber of commerce party, you must dress well, this is your first public appearance after your transformation He sighed quietly, then looked up and smiled faintly at me, saying with a hint of melancholy: "Many people will come to like you from now on"

"Meow, what is this? Tofu?" Xiao tentatively picked up a bit of the floating pig brain with chopsticks and placed it in his mouth

"Yes, madam!" Xiao Bie’s voice still carried a proud demeanor, neither servile nor overbearing. Once Xiao Mama left, he took out a light purple dress from the wardrobe, held it up and examined it from side to side, then extended his arm towards me: "This is a design specifically created for young ladies by Anne Valerie Hash, just arrived from Paris. Would you like to try it on?"

Xiao Bie lowered his eyes and remained silent for a long time. I noticed that the corners of his lips were pressed even tighter. After a moment, he raised his head, startling me. His eyes burned with a fierce anger, so intense that it completely transformed his cool, lotus-like demeanor into that of a phoenix reborn from the flames. He snorted coldly, tossed his head, and walked away

I was astonished as I took the clothes, turned around, and entered the dressing room. In the mirror, I saw my slightly pale face framed by my jet-black long hair, making me appear even more fragile. Indeed, I had lost too much weight.

"Huai Jin, what are you looking at?" I saw a blonde woman approach and hook her arm around his, her demeanor affectionate, yet her green eyes were filled with wariness. I couldn't help but feel pleased; now, even beautiful women have begun to be wary of me.

I am fine. Really. I wipe my tears and look at Xiao Bie

I shook my head: "No, let's go eat at the buffet hot pot."

Upon entering the self-service hot pot restaurant, Xiao Bie felt completely uncomfortable. He and Tu Shu wiped the tables and chairs with disinfectant wipes over a hundred times before allowing me to sit down

I am hungry. Just now, a scare made me lose all the pastries I had eaten earlier.

Without waiting for any response from me, he had already stood up, pushed aside the chair, and quickly walked out.

I couldn't help but roll my eyes at him: "Xiao Butler, you only need to pay the bill." Where else would a butler be more high-profile than the young lady? If there is such a case, it would only be this one from the Xiao family

Barely edible? This term is too hurtful to the feelings of our class brothers

He pursed his lips and cast a faint glance at me, abruptly shifting from the previous ambiguous demeanor back to the earlier cool and noble state of Steward Xiao: "Miss, how could Xiao Bie have the qualifications to discuss these matters with you? It would be best for you to return home early."

Xiao Bie's face darkened for a moment, but soon returned to its calm demeanor

Did you hear that? He pulled me over, bent down, and looked me in the eye

Xiao stumbled slightly, but fortunately, he was accustomed to remaining calm, and soon regained his composure. After a while, he brought over a loose-fitting, high-waisted doll shirt.

I looked at Xiao Bie, who stood there with a rather enigmatic expression, a hint of astonishment, a touch of confusion, and mostly a sense of frustration. It was truly a strange expression

"Mi, from now on, do not eat hot pot anymore"

His pitch-black eyes stared directly at me. I patted his shoulder and said, "This is so unfair, Butler Xiao. You've been admired by those young ladies for so many years, can't you leave a little opportunity for me? Or do you hope that I will never get married in my lifetime?"

The warm, gentle tongue glided over my palm, numbing half of my arm. I imagined my face must be blushing in a rather ridiculous manner

There was a faint anger in his eyes as he silently pulled me outside, saying, "This kind of lowly place is not where you should be!" Just as we were about to exit the door, he suddenly turned his head, locked eyes with me, and commanded, "You are not allowed to come here again, do you understand?"

"How does it taste?" I asked

Hmm? He raised his head, a faint look of indifference on his handsome face. In his view, returning here was merely a concession to me

My heart trembled for a moment, and I unexpectedly felt my face flush with shame.

He smiled and said, "Alright, let's go have Western cuisine"

Xiao Bie slightly furrowed his brows, hesitating: "The food at the hot pot restaurant is not clean..."

Since the school only has one major class on Thursday and Friday, Xiao's mother simply had Xiao Bie request two days off for me, allowing me to stay at home for a full four days. Naturally, these four days are also fully scheduled.

He gently patted my hand and said, "Xiao Mi | Miss Mi, where would you like to go next?"

Xiao Bie, don't follow me in a little while. I am not eating in a dignified manner

What is this child being so difficult about? My sincere apology has even moved myself; is that easy? After much contemplation, I finally realized—he lacks a sense of security. No wonder, being knocked down by the hefty figure of Xiao Mimi must have left a huge shadow in his heart; this poor child

After a moment, Xiao Bie came to his senses, his eyes fixated on my bare back. After surveying my back, his gaze continued to wander, gradually shifting towards my exposed thighs, yet his eyes remained as clear as ever.

I was about to slam the table in anger when I heard a low sound of retching. Turning my head, I saw the pale-faced Xiao Bie staring intently at the pig's brain in the bowl

I will get you another one. His ears displayed a translucent bright red color