Chapter 118

Page Eleven Split! Zhao Zhao!

[September 2nd, Tuesday]

Since I had gotten the key to Lǐn Huā’s secret base, there was no reason not to use it properly. The next day, Zhao Zhào and I still came up for a nap with some bread, but of course, today he didn’t carry me like a princess due to my strong resistance.

Due to the size of the fire cabinet, Zhao Zhào could only transform into Xiǎo Lěi to enter.

Xiǎo Lěi, lying on the sofa, stretched her body and casually threw the bread bag into the trash can in the corner. She was accurate since she played basketball.

She then let out a lazy voice.

“Chairman, turn down the air conditioner a bit more~”

“The temperature is already low enough, and I have a fracture. Do you really want to order me around?”

The air conditioning in the secret base was already quite cold. I even covered myself with a blanket. Being too cold might cause some problems.

Moreover, the electricity and water bills were Lǐn Huā’s. Being too extravagant wasn’t good, although she wouldn’t care about that money…

During the nap time, I explained to Xiǎo Lěi in detail about the bookmark’s function and the master’s theory of souls living and dying together.

“So, if I use that bookmark, I will split into two people, Zhao Zhào and Xiǎo Lěi?”

After listening to my explanation of the bookmark, Xiǎo Lěi didn’t seem very happy. Instead, she frowned, looking reluctant.

“Although it’s a bit strange coming from me, I’m not really eager to coexist with another version of myself.”

Xiǎo Lěi usually had a negative attitude toward Zhao Zhào. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what mindset she had.

“This bookmark was originally prepared for you. Don’t you want to act independently?”

I lay half on the bed with one leg raised, trying to persuade Xiǎo Lěi. “There are many benefits to having a double life. For example, after we return to the classroom, you can stay here and enjoy the air conditioning. When the two of us merge at night, we’ll both be comfortable and won’t miss any classes. Isn’t that great?”

“Mm…”

Although Xiǎo Lěi said she didn’t want to, I could sense her considerable hesitation. It was clear that the secret base was quite tempting to her.

“If you don’t want to use it, I’ll just use it myself? My leg is fractured, so it’s inconvenient. This would be a good chance to move around. I didn’t finish cleaning yesterday, and I need to continue today—”

“I’ll use it then! Will I use it right here?”

Got it.

This girl is easy to handle. One trick of baiting and then catching her worked.

“That’s right.”

I opened the notebook beside me and placed the transparent bookmark over Zhao Zhào’s name, tracing it with a pencil.

Unlike my steps, Xiǎo Lěi first transformed back into Zhao Zhào before generating a new body in mid-air. From what I observed earlier, the newly created body doesn’t come with clothes.

Thinking about it, this wasn’t ideal.

I grabbed the blanket from the bed, ready to cover Xiǎo Lěi at any moment.

Suddenly transforming back into Zhao Zhào, he hadn’t yet figured out what was happening when his soul was partially taken away by the light orb.

He was momentarily dazed, sitting on the sofa in a stupor, eyes unfocused, like a dead fish without dreams.

Zhao Zhào stopped thinking.

For the soon-to-be-naked Xiǎo Lěi, this was actually a good thing.

The light orb in mid-air already had a human-like outline. This glowing figure always reminded me of the transformation process in magical girl animations, though no lightweight clothes appeared here.

It was easy to tell that it was Xiǎo Lěi from her hairstyle and physique. Although she was flat-chested, her legs were quite long.

Xiǎo Lěi, enveloped in white light, slowly descended. I had always thought that the clone would fall roughly to the ground from the sky, but there was actually a gentle landing process, which was quite humane.

Before the white light completely dissipated, I threw the blanket over Xiǎo Lěi’s body, afraid of seeing anything inappropriate.

The white light effect gradually faded, and Xiǎo Lěi under the white blanket on the floor remained motionless. Zhao Zhào on the sofa also had a blank expression, while I sat alone on the bed, holding a telescoping cane that looked like a weapon, making the scene look like a crime scene.

… No one would know if I peeked quickly, right?

I tapped Zhao Zhào’s head with the cane quite hard.

“Wake up, Xiǎo Lěi is born!”

Saying ‘born’ seemed fine.

That tap was effective. Zhao Zhào, in pain, jolted awake.

“Oh, Chairman, why did you hit me?”

He rubbed his head, then noticed Xiǎo Lěi lying on the floor, immediately forgetting the pain and approaching her.

“Oh oh, this is my clone? I’m pretty cute, huh?”

Trying to sell himself? This guy is shameless.

Even though they became two people, there was indeed an invisible connection between them. As soon as Zhao Zhào woke up, Xiǎo Lěi also groaned and woke up.

She sat up, and the blanket was about to slide down. She met Zhao Zhào’s gaze and realized her situation, hurriedly pulling the blanket to cover herself, watching me and Zhao Zhào with vigilance.

“Why am I the one without clothes? What… Did you guys see everything?”

“No, no, I covered you with the blanket before the effects disappeared.”

It’s better to explain clearly at this point to avoid misunderstandings.

“Don’t look at me, I just woke up.” Zhao Zhào spread his hands innocently, saying in a teasing tone, “In the end, haven’t I seen your body long ago? Is there any need to hide it?”

“One thing at a time! You can’t see her now!”

Xiǎo Lěi blushed and ran into the bathroom. When she came out again, the blanket was wrapped around her chest.

Her eyes kept glancing at the clothes rack resembling Lǐn Huā’s, as if she wanted to wear them.

I could understand her thoughts. Xiǎo Lěi’s clothes were at my place, and she couldn’t spend all day wrapped in a blanket.

Moreover, her chest was flat, and the blanket kept sliding down.

“Wait a moment, I’ll call and ask.”

To get permission for these clothes, I took out my phone and called Lǐn Huā.

The girls’ school should also be in their lunch break, so she answered quickly. There was some noise on the other side, and Lǐn Huā was surrounded by girls’ voices.

After all, it was a girls’ school. Even if I envied it a little, I did.

“No problem, take whatever you want.”

When I mentioned borrowing clothes, Lǐn Huā agreed readily, though she misunderstood slightly.

“They were bought according to my male… previous measurements. Now I’ve lost weight, most of them don’t fit anymore. Take whatever you want.”

Actually, her bones were smaller, but she didn’t want to say it directly with other girls around.

“Hold on, Kǎi-Chan, aren’t you the one who never wants to wear women’s clothing?” The voice paused, then whispered, “Did you turn someone else into a girl?”

Xiǎo Lěi tightened the blanket slipping from her chest, nervously looking at me.

“Hehe, you found out… Wouldn’t you lend me the clothes if I didn’t wear you?”

“Lend, sure.” She changed her tone, “But tell me who it is and take a picture for me.”

Taking a photo was difficult.

Lǐn Huā was close to Huángfǔ Fēi, and Fēi Jie knew Xiǎo Lěi, the first divine servant under the Shenzu. If a photo was really sent, Fēi Jie would have trouble explaining things.

“She’s shy and doesn’t want to take pictures.”

“Shy? Then you must tell me who it is.”

Looking at the red-haired gorilla picking his nose on the sofa, I hesitated, not daring to tell Lǐn Huā.

“Zhào Zhào, I turned Zhao Zhào into a girl too.”

What kind of view did Lǐn Huā have of Zhao Zhào?

“Damn?” The person on the phone cursed, and I felt the conversation was going south.

“Alright, Kǎi-Chan, you have quite the taste. The famous self-walking silver beast of the girls’ school, the legend that can’t be named, you turned into a girl?”

No wonder Zhao Zhào was well-known,不得不服.

Seeing my poor expression, Xiǎo Lěi tightened the blanket and came over, saying, “Chairman, let me talk.”

Lǐn Huā on the phone seemed interested in Xiǎo Lěi’s proposal.

“Is Zhao Zhào talking? Alright! Let her talk to me.”

Xiǎo Lěi took my phone, glanced at me and her own body, then dashed into the bathroom.

I didn’t understand her actions, so I asked Zhao Zhào, “What does she plan to say to Lǐn Huā? Can you guess?”

“Do I need to guess?” He answered without hesitation, “She wants to roll around and be cute but doesn’t want us to hear, so she went into the bathroom. Maybe she’ll say a few bad things about me to gain some sympathy.”

“Describing facts doesn’t require using the word ‘bad,’ Mr. Famous Self-Walking Silver Beast?”

Stuck for words, he couldn’t respond.