Chapter 1096: Chapter 47: Why Didn’t You Call Me?
No mistake now.
Seeing all the sisters from the Red Lantern Society come to welcome people despite their busy schedules, and even the Master of Ten Thousand Transformations personally descending, Li Mumu knew her guess was spot on.
It must be the return of Guiding Bodhisattva, Holy Mother of Red Lotus, Netherworld Angel Anhelica herself to Tianmen.
Otherwise, at such a grand occasion, there wouldn’t be room for someone as minor as herself to take a seat.
Speaking of which, what was her Chinese name again?
Li Mumu’s forehead was slightly sweating.
Someone mentioned it, but I forgot!
Something like Bai… Bai Zhi! Yes, yes! Anhelica is not her real name; it’s the Latin transliteration of the herb Bai Zhi.
Oh my! The ancestor has returned!
Facing Wang Yunxiao’s questioning gaze, Li Mumu pretended not to notice.
How could one casually talk about such speculations? Deities have the power of foresight; any words spoken, they would surely know. She had deep experience with this when she kept chanting their true names for help.
It’s one thing to do serious business, but to gossip about her husband behind his back with others? Did you think they couldn’t hear?
Li Mumu wiped her cold sweat while greeting, but the sisters from the Red Lantern Society were expressionless, especially when they saw her standing with Wang Yunxiao, their faces turned even sterner.
The little junior sister had just come back, yet she was hanging out with some wild man; no one could be happy about this.
Only Zuo Yan, hiding at the back, was making silly faces and giggling at Li Mumu.
Even making some very lewd gestures with her hands.
Li Mumu really didn’t want to acknowledge that she knew her.
Looking out to sea, freight ships were clearing the way to the sound of whistles, while a seemingly ordinary cruise was gradually approaching the coast.
The ground beneath their feet vibrated slightly as a plant’s roots burst out with a loud rumble, blooming a vibrant flower bud.
Bai Shanshan emerged from the flower, glanced around, and looked up at the sky, frowning involuntarily.
“Why did you all suddenly come back? I sensed your presence and thought you were fighting someone again…”
It was then she noticed Li Mumu at the scene and stopped in surprise.
“What’s going on?”
The scene was very quiet; no one paid her any attention.
“You came here to catch the northwest wind?”
Bai Shanshan’s gaze finally landed on Yang Qiming: “Yang, why are you here too? What are you all scheming behind my back?”
Yang Qiming smiled helplessly and said, “Big sister is coming back today.”
“Which big sister…?”
Bai Shanshan hadn’t caught on yet but suddenly realized something, her neck twisting 180 degrees to look at the cruise slowly approaching from the distant sea.
Then she felt entirely unwell.
“Why didn’t you call me! He Dinghong, you bastard…”
The woman in a bloody dress standing at the front coldly said, “Was it necessary to inform you of such trivial matters?”
“I’ll kill you!”
Seeing Bai Shanshan about to go berserk, Zuo Yan quickly stood out to smooth things over: “Alright, alright, Hehe is just joking with you. We just came back too; that’s why you only just sensed us, right?”
“How would I know why you’re back? I haven’t even brushed my teeth…”
Bai Shanshan said in a rage: “You expect me to meet big sister like this? He Dinghong, you have a cruel heart; I’ll remember this grudge!”
“I think you’re fine just as you are now.”
He Dinghong said coldly, “What’s there to hide? Let big sister see how ‘glorious’ you are now.”
“You’re dead meat! Wait till later, I’ll settle this with you!”
Bai Shanshan threatened through gritted teeth and turned to leave.
Li Mumu stood in the corner silently munching on the drama.
Family vendetta, huh?
Teacher Bai and those sisters really aren’t on the same wavelength; no idea what happened in the past.
Her mind wildly batted around wild guesses until Bai Shanshan walked over and stopped beside her, snorting coldly: “What’s with your outfit? How do you usually dress? Now playing innocent, huh? Go change into something proper!”
Li Mumu’s smile froze on her face.
Are you crazy? You need to control what I wear? Venting your anger on me?
At this point, Yang Qiming spoke up: “Shanshan, just mind your own business. What we do for our Navy folks doesn’t concern you.”
“You didn’t call me either!”
Bai Shanshan exclaimed angrily, “None of you are any good! All just want to see me make a fool of myself!”
Yang Qiming shrugged and said, “I did call; you didn’t answer.”
Bai Shanshan was bubbling with anger.
If I didn’t answer, couldn’t you leave a message?
But to be fair, it was partly her problem.
Her terrible personality had driven her to the point where even cats and dogs avoided her; no one else to blame.
In the end, she left in a huff, carrying her woes with her.
Several minutes later, having changed into a new set of red clothes, Bai Shanshan snuck back just in time as the cruise ship docked, slinking behind Zuo Yan shamefacedly.
Then turned her head to give Li Mumu a fierce glare.
Traitor!
I even sort of treated you as a student, and you didn’t even call me!
And you’re siding with Yang!
However, Li Mumu wasn’t a pushover; she could be tolerant to a point, but did they think she was endless? Enough is enough!
I’ve graduated already!
So she linked arms with Wang Yunxiao and stuck her tongue out at Bai Shanshan.
Pshaw, you single old woman!
Bai Shanshan’s temple veins bulged, her fists clenched tighter.
But as passengers streamed off the boat, her expression turned solemn.
Or perhaps slightly apprehensive.
Most passengers, under the glow of the Lotus Lamp, quickened their steps across the pier, completely ignoring the strange men and women standing nearby.
Not until everyone had almost left did Li Mumu see three figures lazily disembarking from the ship.
At the front was a young woman in an old dark red dress, holding a child. Though never met them, from Bai Shanshan’s tense body and sharp intake of breath, Li Mumu guessed this must be the famed Miss Bai Zhi, whom she’d freeloaded on countless occasions.
Following behind her were two girls, one in black and one in white.
The girl in black, tall and slender, appeared to be over 175cm, wearing a form-fitting black high-neck coat, looking quite valiant. Meanwhile, the white-haired girl next to her in sportswear had one hand in her pocket, chewing gum, with two furry pointed ears subtly twitching atop her head.
Looked quite familiar.
Sparking very delicate memories in Li Mumu’s mind.
I think… I once stole their lunch.
Moving closer, Li Mumu finally saw that Miss Bai Zhi was holding a girl about four or five years old.
A chubby round face, timid big eyes, her little body curled up as she clung to Miss Bai Zhi’s neck, just like a tiny dumpling, extremely adorable.