Even though she said that, Bai Ling had never actually done her own hair and makeup before, let alone someone else’s.
After washing up, they went to the dressing table.
Bai Ting smiled slightly, then sat down unceremoniously on the soft wooden chair in front.
She looked just like a kitten eagerly waiting for its food, eyes shining as she waited for Bai Ling to do her hair and makeup! Bai Ling had seen Bai Ting do her hair before, and had also watched the maids do it, so she thought she’d be fine.
But when she actually started working on Bai Ting’s hair, she realized it wasn’t as easy as it looked.
After a round of clumsy fumbling, she finally finished.
It wasn’t exactly pretty, but it was passable.
During the whole process, Bai Ting didn’t say a word, just smiled at Bai Ling in the mirror.
When she was done, Bai Ling let out a long breath.
Finally done.
She never thought something that looked so simple would be so hard when she tried it herself.
She really didn’t want to do it again.
That was exactly how Bai Ling felt at that moment.
Seeing Bai Ling exhale like that, Bai Ting couldn’t help but laugh.
“It’s just doing hair and makeup, is it really that big a deal?”
Bai Ling was stumped by that and couldn’t say anything.
She couldn’t exactly say that in her previous life she was a boy, so she had no idea how to do girly things like hair and makeup.
But that was just a thought—there was no way she’d say it out loud.
Not knowing how to explain, she just lowered her head and stayed quiet, looking like a wife who’d done something wrong.
Seeing Bai Ling like this, Bai Ting, for once, didn’t tease her.
“Alright, it’s not the prettiest, but I really like it! After all, it was my adorable little sister who did it for me.
I love it no matter how it looks.
You know, you only get results if you try.
Don’t think it looks bad now—once you’ve done it a few more times, you’ll get the hang of it.
Also…”
At this point, Bai Ting gave a mischievous smile and continued, “With that little bottom look of yours, you’re just asking for creepy uncles to do something bad.”
“No way!” Bai Ling protested.
But she didn’t realize how weak her protest sounded, because every time she looked in the mirror, she saw that stunningly beautiful face—enough to drive people crazy, a real beauty that could topple kingdoms. She was already this pretty as a kid; who knew what she’d look like when she grew up.
“Of course not, because I’ll protect you!” Bai Ting patted her chest in assurance.
But then she thought about how they’d be separated soon, and felt a wave of helplessness.
“But you’ll still have to protect yourself in the future.
I can’t always be by your side.
You’ll grow up, and you can’t always stay under my wing.
That wouldn’t be good for you.
Who knows, maybe over there…”
Before Bai Ting could finish, Bai Ling covered her mouth with her hand.
Bai Ling lowered her head, her bangs falling over her eyes.
Since she’d just gotten up and had done Bai Ting’s hair first, her own hair was still messy and fluffy, and from this angle, Bai Ting couldn’t see her eyes.
Bai Ling pressed her lips together and said softly, “No.”
Her voice was low, but full of determination.
Bai Ling didn’t want to go through another painful separation.
She was terrified of it, so she wouldn’t allow it to happen.
Just thinking about it made her whole body tremble—she was scared, and she didn’t want to lose her family again.
Since Bai Ling’s hand was still over Bai Ting’s mouth, Bai Ting could clearly feel her trembling.
She was about to crack a joke, but her expression changed instantly.
She stepped forward and pulled Bai Ling into her arms. She’d never seen her little sister like this before.
Worried, she asked, “What’s wrong, Bai Ling? Are you feeling sick?”
Bai Ling kept her head down, but reached out and hugged Bai Ting back, answering in a trembling voice, “No, I just don’t want anything like that to happen to you.
I hate that feeling, so promise me, okay?” By the end, Bai Ling’s voice had a hint of pleading in it.
Of course Bai Ting could hear it.
“Yeah, okay, I promise.
Nothing like that will happen.”
To change the mood, Bai Ting tried to sound casual.
“Come on, let’s not talk about this.
Let me do your hair!”
“Okay!” Bai Ling let go, but still kept her head down.
It was hard for her to snap out of that state—every time it happened, it took a long time to recover.
Even after Bai Ting finished her hair, Bai Ling still kept her head down.
Bai Ting didn’t say anything either, just stayed silent.
“All done!” Bai Ting couldn’t stand the atmosphere anymore.
As soon as she finished, it was like a weight was lifted.
“Okay!” Bai Ling replied, but didn’t say anything else.
Bai Ting waited a while, but when nothing else came, she forced a smile.
“Well, let’s go downstairs! Dad and the others are probably waiting for us.”
“Okay!” Still just that simple sound.
Then Bai Ting stood up, and Bai Ling automatically took her arm, though she still kept her head down.
Seeing Bai Ling take her arm for the first time and stay so quiet, Bai Ting was a little surprised, but didn’t think too much of it.
After all, Bai Ling had been acting strange just now—something must have happened.
But what could it be? They’d grown up together, so it didn’t make sense.
No matter how much she thought about it, Bai Ting couldn’t figure it out, so she just gave up and said to Bai Ling, “Let’s go!”
“Okay!”
When they got downstairs, they saw Uncle Qiao had arrived and was talking to Bai Mo.
The two girls felt a little embarrassed, making everyone wait for just the two of them.
After greeting their parents, they went to Qiao Yun.
“Good morning, Uncle Qiao!”
Qiao Yun was a bit surprised.
He’d just been telling Bai Mo not to disturb the girls’ rest.
Who knew when they’d be back again, so he wanted to give them as much time as possible.
But he’d only just arrived himself.
“Since everyone’s here, let’s eat first.
We can hit the road after breakfast,” Bai Mo said.
“Sounds good,” Qiao Yun agreed after thinking it over.
Seeing Qiao Yun agreed, Bai Mo gave the order for the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
