Chapter 002: Twisted Space-Time, Parallel Worlds
Bai Yujing said: "It is not surprising that you want to study directing, this imagination..."
In order to completely draw this girl to one's side, it is essential to demonstrate some special abilities, such as not calling out "meow" in a clichéd manner, but rather producing a sound from the throat that resembles that of a bee.
Has time truly turned back by more than a decade
This is clearly a concept proposed in the science fiction movie he watched
Have the items been delivered to Grandma Huang
Bai Yujing was thinking this when she heard the footsteps of Yuan Zixia once again coming from outside the door
Bai Yujing did not rush to jump onto the sofa to assert his dominance, but instead prepared to familiarize himself with the room's environment. However, as he leisurely jumped onto the girl's desk to examine her textbooks, he was captivated by a calendar that exuded a youthful charm.
The girl's mother also wore a look of indifference, and after a brief "mm," she said: "First, put it back in the original spot of the golden circle, and tomorrow I will have your father take it for a vaccination."
The girl's name is Yuan Zixia
What caught Bai Yujing's attention was the single yellow sofa opposite the foot of the bed, which appeared so comfortable and soft that one might feel as if they could curl up inside it and forget about the world.
Yuan Zixia's little heart was about to melt, so she hurriedly embraced Bai Yujing, gently patting his back
"It has arrived, Grandma Huang still wants to keep me at her house for dinner," the girl said as she walked into the house. "Is Dad not back from playing cards yet?"
Bai Yujing's pair of round, sparkling eyes fixed on Yuan Zixia, waiting for a default response
Yuan Zixia is searching for herself
After re-evaluating, Yuan Zixia also realized that this haphazard food arrangement would certainly not meet the standards of circus stars. Therefore, she took Bai Yujing's front right paw and said, "Xiao Bai, you stay here and don't run around. I will go get you a new dinner."
Bai Yujing glanced at the living room and then ran towards the stairs, nimbly ascending to the second floor
Bai Yujing suddenly had the illusion of taking her daughter with her
This gesture completely won the little girl's heart, and Yuan Zixia asked with a mix of surprise and joy: "Xiao Bai, are you comforting me too?"
Bai Yujing seems to have finally grown "weary" of the game of pouncing on the bed sheets, rolling on the carpet and waving its front paws at the air a few times
Bai Yujing looked up and saw a horizontal sign hanging above the convenience store, which read "25 Point Supermarket"
A woman in her thirties came out and asked.
"Do you not like to eat?" Yuan Zixia asked
Bai Yujing felt a mix of regret and remorse: "I should have valued hygiene from the beginning, I should have insisted on making my bed every day, I should not have said such foolish things as 'a gold nest or a silver nest is not as good as my own messy doghouse.' This is retribution!"
Yuan Zixia reached out her hand to stroke Bai Yujing's head and said, "Let's eat."
The back room is the main house of the girl’s family, a two-story duplex. The living room is furnished with two sofas, one long and one short, adorned with five throw pillows. Next to them are two wooden chairs, and the sofas and wooden chairs are semi-circled around a red coffee table
Bai Yujing was speechless, turning her head to look elsewhere; she truly is a whimsical little girl
Do not call out to him, you are supposed to report to school tomorrow, he should be more self-aware today
In other words, starting from a certain point in time, the world he was familiar with has changed its trajectory like a satellite, and this change has caused the world he currently inhabits to no longer advance in the same manner as his "familiar world".
I will go call him
Bai Yujing stopped rolling, skillfully jumped onto Yuan Zixia's lap, and affectionately rested her chin on Zixia's arm
Indeed, Yuan Zixia was greatly surprised and asked, "Can you understand what I am saying?"
Thinking of this, Bai Yujing relaxed slightly and, using her claws, opened the file bag next to the stack of textbooks. She originally intended to search for other evidence, but unexpectedly pulled out a bright red university admission notice—the admission notice from Jianghai Academy of Drama
The girl has been stating that she will go to school for registration tomorrow
The white jade capital is sought but cannot be obtained
Bai Yujing thought of a crucial question and immediately denied this speculation, "Going to Jianghai Drama Academy for registration," the girl looked to be only about fourteen years old, how could she possibly attend university? This calendar and the annotations certainly do not belong to her
The significant events that occurred during those years in his memory are either in the wrong chronological order or simply did not happen at all, replaced instead by historical events of which he has no recollection whatsoever
Is the calendar correct
"Um, uh," Bai Yujing replied with a measured tone.
Bai Yujing glanced at the food in the bowl and scratched his face with his right paw
Therefore, sometimes a girl's love for cats is inexplicable
Bai Yujing lowered his head and flipped through the book, the words he read transforming into bursts of thunder that exploded before him
The gears of history have encountered a deviation amidst the thick smoke that envelops the nation
Yuan Zixia squatted down next to Bai Yujing, holding a bowl of mixed rice and vegetables, and playfully reproached, "Xiao Bai, you are so naughty, running to my room by yourself"
Not right, not right
Bai Yujing took a deep breath, as if to inhale all the air in the room into her lungs, and then exhaled it all out, much like a whale surfacing to breathe.
The hair on Bai Yujing's back stood up, and he read the contents of the notice again, then glanced at the calendar to confirm its accuracy
The date displayed on the calendar is September 5, 2002
After approximately twelve or thirteen minutes, the girl got off at the entrance of a small convenience store. She first lowered her head and said to Bai Yujing, "We've arrived," and then shouted towards the convenience store, "Dad, Mom, I'm back."
Initially, I thought this might be an expired calendar that a girl was reluctant to throw away, but a reminder note under the "6" shattered that assumption
Although this event appears in the subtitle of the catalog, it is impossible for a history enthusiast to overlook such an important historical fact, especially considering that, by today's standards, it was merely a little over thirty years ago
The girl placed the white jade mirror in the doghouse and comforted, "I will bring you food later"
With a "click," it can be heard that the door lock has been opened and is not deadbolted.
Go to Jianghai Drama Academy for registration
The girl stuck out her tongue, finally shifting the topic to Bai Yujing: "Mom, I found another stray cat today."
There are three rooms upstairs, but Bai Yujing easily found the girl's chamber; the significant enhancement of his sense of smell is another compensation for becoming a cat
Yuan Zixia's tone clearly became cheerful
Based on intuition, that girl's room is currently the safest.
After Yuan Zixia left, Bai Yujing did not hesitate to turn around and leap onto the desk, directly taking out the history book and flipping to the chapter on the "Book Burning Incident"
Xiao Bai, you are here!
Therefore, it can be concluded that the historical context of this matter is sound
Upon hearing this, Bai Yujing had a sudden inspiration and immediately let out a pitiful "meow," indicating that she had finally found her family.
Bai Yujing kicked the side wall with her back foot, and the door gently creaked open with a soft "creak," just enough to create a small gap. With a twist of her body, Bai Yujing jumped into the room
What comes next
As time passed, this error gradually expanded and distorted spacetime, leading to many unforeseen changes. Among the most unexpected was the transformation into a white cat, a white cat that traveled back to the past and traversed parallel worlds
The date of the signature is July 22, 2002, and the photo on the notice is of the girl who brought me here
However, what shocked Bai Yujing was that he had no recollection of the "Great Book Burning Incident" in the modern history section
Dear Yuan Zixia, congratulations on your admission to our university's Broadcasting and Television Directing program for the Class of 2002. Please report to the school on September 6th with your admission notice.
Bai Yujing felt a slight dryness in her throat
Since becoming a cat, Bai Yujing has come to dislike seeing cats the most, though it is unclear what mindset this reflects
This is a cat under the eaves, compelled to act cute
Bai Yujing hurriedly placed the book back in its original position, jumped down from the desk, hesitated for a moment, and began practicing his catching skills on the bed sheet that hung down by the bedside. He paid no attention to Yuan Zixia who entered the room, fully focused on retreating and capturing that innocent sheet.
With the experience of working in a circus, Bai Yujing found it easier to showcase some special skills, and thus he began to gently pat Yuan Zixia with his cat-like paws
The girl's bedroom is arranged in a very warm and cozy manner, featuring a simple white princess bed, soft blankets and pillows, along with an adorable brown teddy bear.
From the table of contents, there are no issues with the ancient history section, including the campaigns of King Tang against King Zhou, the unification of the six states by Qin, the burning of books and burying of scholars, the chaos of the Three Kingdoms, the Xuanwu Gate Incident, the ascension of the Yellow Robe, Genghis Khan, the relocation of the capital by Zhu Di, and the literary inquisition during the Qing Dynasty
Bai Yujing was almost petrified on the spot, while internally he roared with a thousand horses: "I am not called Xiaobai! I do not sleep in a doghouse!"
After thinking for a while, I have no clues. Looking at it vertically, there were no issues prior to this event. Although I cannot recall some specific historical dates clearly, I generally have a good impression of the important events.
Bai Yujing first pushed the girl's room door with his right paw, but it did not open. He took a few steps back, made a short run-up, leaped, and grabbed the doorknob with his front paw
Bai Yujing's right finger tapped on the prominent title on the page, lost in thought, attempting to organize his thoughts and discern why he had overlooked such a nationally shocking historical fact. There must be a reason, that is beyond doubt
Little White
Further evidence needs to be sought, as it is possible that this is indeed related to the matter of transforming into a cat
Yuan Zixia set the bowl aside, raised the white jade mirror to her face, and asked, "Little Bai, you escaped from the circus, didn't you?"
The girl smiled and stretched out her foot to rub the golden retriever's belly, then introduced, "Jingangquan, this is your new friend Xiaobai, you must not bully it."
The girl's mother let out a slight sound of discontent.
Scientific research indicates that cats have glands on their chins, which they use to leave their scent. Therefore, when they rest their chins on certain surfaces, it is not merely for the sake of cuteness, but rather a domineering assertion of their territory
Bai Yujing is now, of course, purely and shamelessly acting cute
Bai Yujing was just about to turn to the relevant pages to take a closer look when he heard footsteps outside the door along with the voice of the girl, Yuan Zixia.
"However, you can rest assured that I will never bully you; I will protect you well," Yuan Zixia said firmly
When it comes to being unreasonable, one is actually much worse than a stubborn person.
Yuan Zixia felt an overwhelming joy upon finding such an adorable and intelligent cat, and she lay on the floor with Bai Yujing, laughing heartily and repeatedly exclaiming "This is wonderful"
To understand the present, it is essential to first comprehend history. Although there may be differences in textbook versions, history itself remains unchanged, and Bai Yujing has a particular fondness for history
Not only has one transformed into a white cat, but also returned to the past
What on earth is the Diamond Ring? Bai Yujing was filled with doubt.
Yuan Zixia affirmed to herself: "Certainly, otherwise how could I possibly learn to mimic the sound of bees"
It is now 12 years ago
Bai Yujing cast a disdainful glance at the yellow dog
Bai Yujing felt a sense of relief upon hearing the girl use the word "again"; she was indeed a kind-hearted little girl who loved small animals and was full of compassion
Bai Yujing placed the notification letter back into the document bag and decided to check the textbook once more. His claws slid down from top to bottom, pulling out the history textbook
Buzz! This response is a bit shorter this time
The little girl, with her imagination running wild, speculated further: "She must have run away from the circus after being bullied by other animals, it must have been the monkeys, because they are the most mischievous."
A large-scale book burning movement has erupted nationwide, with participation reaching millions!
The modern history section is quite similar to what I studied back then, with foreign powers invading, the people living in misery, and unequal treaties.
Then the girl brought Bai Yujing to the backyard, where a golden retriever came running up happily to greet its little owner, playfully circling around the girl a few times before lying down on the ground and exposing its belly in a display of "playing cute".
After the girl settled Bai Yujing, she took the golden retriever to the front room for a meal. Bai Yujing quickly jumped out of the doghouse, carefully observing the surrounding environment. Suddenly, he heard several meows coming from the front room, and Bai Yujing felt a shiver run down his spine. He turned around and dashed into the back room.