Because of My Stupidity, I Became a Timid Vampire

Chapter 18 : A Small Request

"What do you mean?" Xifeng tilted her head, momentarily unable to understand Bei Yaoyue's meaning.

Imperceptibly shifting her gaze away from Xifeng, Bei Yaoyue looked out the window and said in a flat voice: "I have... a slight conflict with my parents, so I've been living alone outside for about three or four years."

She didn't know why she was avoiding Xifeng's gaze—she just instinctively looked away.

"..."

Lowering her head and silently eating her Mao Xue Wang, Xifeng quietly listened without interrupting. She knew Bei Yaoyue must have more to say.

"Maybe because I've been living outside for years with no one to accompany her, my mom has always wanted to adopt another daughter."

Speaking this, her eyelids slowly lowered, her expression gloomy: "My dad also agrees with this, but I'm a very selfish person. I don't want anyone to intrude into my family and life, taking away things that should belong to me, so I've always opposed it.

"My mom loves me very much. She respects my opinion, so she rarely brings it up anymore."

At this point, her gaze lowered further, her eyelashes trembling lightly like cicada wings: "Am I terrible? I possess a beautiful family bond but don't treasure it, trampling on it wantonly, and even forbidding others from touching it at all."

Her tone was full of self-mockery, and it was unclear whether she was asking Xifeng or examining her own conscience.

Such a question was inappropriate to answer either way. After thinking it over, Xifeng could only give an awkward laugh and reply: "I can somewhat understand your feelings."

As an outsider, she really couldn't judge such matters. Avoiding a direct answer was sometimes a wise choice.

From this exchange, she could roughly guess Bei Yaoyue's meaning.

"This morning, I thought for a long time." She paused, still looking out the window, only showing Xifeng a beautiful profile with bright, expressive eyes. "If it were you, I might be able to accept it."

"You mean..."

"Your parents have passed away, and my parents have always wanted to adopt a daughter. Isn't this perfect?"

She turned to look at Xifeng, her blue eyes like the sky flickering with an indescribable emotion: "From now on, you could have parents, have an older sister, have a wonderful family."

When saying this, her confidence was obviously lacking. Only she knew how much selfishness was contained within.

After hearing Bei Yaoyue's words, Xifeng's expression gradually became serious. The first thing that appeared in her mind wasn't agreement, but hesitation.

"Is this really okay?"

Suddenly intruding into someone else's family like this—wouldn't that be inappropriate?

"I've already contacted my mom. She's very happy about it. I believe my dad definitely won't refuse either. As long as you agree, we can go handle the adoption procedures today."

Her voice was somewhat stiff and labored, because even she didn't know whether she hoped Xifeng would agree or hoped Xifeng would refuse.

"But..."

Xifeng hesitated to speak. From losing both parents seven years ago until now, she had completely gotten used to living alone and had grown into a sufficiently independent person. Now suddenly being told she might have adoptive parents again.

She didn't even know what kind of people Bei Yaoyue's parents were. The only thing she knew was that they were wealthy.

"Isn't it good?" Bei Yaoyue's voice suddenly trembled slightly. "If you agree, you'll be my younger sister. We won't have a Master-Servant relationship anymore, and you won't have to call me master anymore."

When saying this, her heart trembled inexplicably, making her somewhat panicked.

"..." Xifeng remained silent. This matter was significant for her, and she couldn't decide immediately.

Staring intently at Xifeng's hesitant and uncertain expression, Bei Yaoyue said softly: "You don't need to make a decision so hastily. Tonight my parents plan to treat you to dinner, meet and get to know each other. It won't be too late to decide then."

"...Okay." Xifeng nodded. It would indeed be better to decide after meeting Bei Yaoyue's parents.

"I'll give you the address later. Take a taxi there yourself."

"Mm... wait." Hearing the implication, Xifeng was immediately stunned. "You're not going?"

If Bei Yaoyue didn't go, having her face Bei Yaoyue's unfamiliar parents alone would be too awkward, right?

"I'm not going." Bei Yaoyue's tone was cold and hard.

"Why not? Isn't it dinner with your parents?"

"I don't want to see them."

This statement completely confused Xifeng. She felt that Bei Yaoyue and her parents' relationship wasn't just a family conflict, but more like a blood feud.

This made Xifeng even more puzzled about what kind of family conflict could make Bei Yaoyue develop such strong resistance toward her parents.

"You don't need to try to persuade me. No one can convince me." Putting the last bite of pizza in her mouth, Bei Yaoyue slowly stood up. "Whether you go tonight is your decision, but I definitely won't go."

After speaking, she ignored the silently bowing Xifeng as usual and walked back to her room without looking back.

Click—she locked herself again in that world that belonged only to her.

"Tch." Xifeng made a dissatisfied sound.

She felt Bei Yaoyue was too self-centered, exactly as Bei Yaoyue herself had said—selfish.

Suddenly, her phone received an incoming call from an unfamiliar number.

"Hello."

"Hello, is this Xifeng?"

From the other end came an extremely gentle and virtuous female voice that would almost make people involuntarily associate it with the image of a good wife and mother.

"I am. May I ask who you are?"

"I'm Yueyue's mother."

Yueyue? That refers to Bei Yaoyue, right?

So this person was Bei Yaoyue's mother, and possibly her future adoptive mother. Therefore, Xifeng didn't dare to be negligent and quickly said: "Hello, Auntie."

"Mm."

A simple response, yet Xifeng could almost feel the joy about to overflow from it.

"Your voice sounds so nice. You must be very beautiful too."

Her face flushing with embarrassment, Xifeng smiled: "You flatter me, Auntie..."

"Yueyue should have already told you about the adoption, right?"

"Mm..."

"What do you think about this matter?"

After speaking, as if afraid of pressuring Xifeng, she quickly added: "Don't feel pressured. Whatever you think, Auntie will respect your choice."

"I haven't decided yet." Xifeng answered honestly.

"That's fine. Think it over slowly. Don't force yourself.

"Speaking of which, did Yueyue tell you about dinner tonight?"

"She did. I'll go tonight."

"What about Yueyue?"

Her heart sank. Xifeng found it somewhat unbearable to answer, but could only honestly say: "She said she's not going..."

"I see..."

The voice as gentle and delicate as water was instantly filled with dejection. From the depressed voice, one could completely imagine what kind of disappointed expression the speaker must have.

"Xifeng, Auntie has a small request."

"Please go ahead, Auntie."

"Could you find a way to get Yueyue to come with you tonight?"

"This..." This request made Xifeng somewhat troubled. Bei Yaoyue had just said those words, and she wasn't necessarily able to persuade her.

"Since New Year's, Auntie hasn't seen Yueyue for half a year. Auntie misses her very much, so if possible, I really hope she can come together."

"..."

Xifeng's throat felt somewhat dry. What a humble request this was. After saying so much, she just wanted to see her own daughter.

"If you want to see her, why doesn't Auntie go find her yourself? You are her mother after all. She wouldn't refuse, right?"

The other end didn't answer. What came through was only a bitter laugh filled with deep helplessness and bitterness.

Xifeng understood, and her heart felt somewhat sour.

Xifeng could feel that Bei Yaoyue's mother truly loved her. How could she bear to keep such a distance from such a mother?

"I'll bring her with me."

She had wanted to say "I'll do my best," but the dispiriting words became definitive when they reached her lips.

"That would be truly wonderful. Thank you so much." The other end breathed a long sigh of relief.

"This is what I should do."

After some more meaningless pleasantries, their conversation basically came to an end.

"By the way, I still don't know Auntie's name."

"Kisaragi Ichika. Ki as in hypothetical, saragi as in Yaoyue's yue, ichi as in initial, ka as in lotus flower."

Yaoyue's yue was naturally the same yue as in Bei Yaoyue.

"Eh?" Xifeng was stunned. "Is Auntie Japanese?"

She hadn't expected Bei Yaoyue to be half Chinese, half Japanese.

"Yes."

"Auntie's Chinese is really excellent. I couldn't tell at all." Xifeng praised sincerely. This wasn't flattery, but genuine admiration.

If Kisaragi Ichika hadn't said so, she never would have been able to tell that the person on the other end was Japanese.

After hanging up, Xifeng's mood was somewhat heavy.

She secretly resolved that tonight, even if she had to tie up Bei Yaoyue, she would drag her there!