March 7th glanced at Xiaoya, then at the exquisite pastries on the table. Instead of taking a bite, she looked at Baiyan and demanded, "Quickly praise her."

Bai Yan placed his hand on Yali Luo's head, gently stroking it. After considering the choice of metaphor, he finally decided to return to simplicity: "Xiao Ya is great."

"Hehe~"

Arillow lowered his eyebrows in obvious delight, his smile growing even brighter.

Behind Arilo, Hoshino followed. At this moment, her face no longer showed any extra emotions, only a smile.

Upon seeing the star on March 7th, he immediately complained, "I thought you went to the lower levels to rummage through the trash cans. When did you start to change your ways?"

Xing came up behind March 7 and placed her two clean hands on March 7's face: "Actually, I just came back from searching through those treasure chests and haven't washed my hands yet."

"what?"

March 7th grabbed Xing's wrist with a look of horror, pulled Xing's hands forward, and examined them carefully: "You're teasing me again, you're clearly not dirty."

“Of course it’s not dirty.” Xing brought her face close to March 7’s ear and whispered, “I’ve cleaned it off on your face.”

On March 7th, the fear on her face intensified again. She quickly took out her phone, turned on the selfie function, and looked at her face.

After a careful look, she realized that Xing was teasing her. She calmed herself down, took a selfie that included both her and Xing, who was perched on her shoulder, and then put her phone away.

March 7th pushed Xing's face away, pouting, "You're still teasing me. If you keep doing this, I'll get angry."

Facing the sullen March 7th, Xing smiled and said, "How about we go to the clothing store in Belleburg this afternoon? It's on me."

The displeasure on March 7th vanished, and she smiled, "Really?"

"If I tease you again, you'll get angry, right? Of course I'm not teasing you."

"Star, you're so wonderful!"

Just as the two members of the atmosphere team on the Starry Sky Train were joking around, Bai Yan and Ji Zi each picked up a piece of plum blossom cake and put it in their mouths.

Yalilo was full of anticipation, her big, blinking eyes glancing between Baiyan and Jizi, but she didn't interrupt Xing and Sanyueqi's conversation.

March 7th chatted briefly with Xing, and didn't intend to neglect Yalilo.

Xing smiled and looked at Yalilo: "Then, can I try one too, sister?"

March 7th chimed in: "Me too, me too."

Yalilo nodded her little head: "Mmm. Sister, try it quickly. Yalilo is very confident."

When March 7th and Xing began to taste it, Bai Yan had already started to give a serious evaluation.

He lightly covered his mouth with his hand and coughed twice to get Yalilo's attention: "The sweetness is moderate, the texture is soft and chewy with a certain elasticity, the aroma is not bad, and the taste is refreshing."

Yalilo's smile grew even brighter: "As long as Daddy likes it."

Bai Yan then added, "She certainly can't compare to your mother, but she's already quite good."

Yalilo wasn't discouraged. Instead, she put her hands on her hips and said, "Of course, Mom's plum blossom cake is the best in the universe."

Not far away, at the staircase leading to the guest rooms upstairs, an elegant woman dressed in a blue-green cheongsam-like outfit felt a slight stirring in her heart.

Bai Yan turned his head and met Ruan Mei's raised eyes: "Aren't you going to sit down?"

Nguyen Mai put away the book that had just recorded Yalilo's daily information and walked over.

Yalilo greeted her with a smile: "Mom, Dad really likes the plum blossom cakes that Xiaoya makes."

Ruan Mei nodded: "Yes. Although I don't think he would say he didn't like it no matter what, Xiaoya really did a great job."

After saying that, she sat down next to Bai Yan, took out her slender fingers covered by dark green gloves, picked up a piece of plum blossom cake, and gently put it into her cherry lips, touching her taste buds.

The taste was indeed quite good.

After eating a plum blossom cake, Ruan Mei felt a warm feeling inexplicably in her heart. She didn't remember the child adding any ingredients that could cause this reaction when making the plum blossom cake.

Chapter 74 What is my identity?

After eating a piece of plum blossom cake, Himeko gave a brief compliment, wiped her hands, and left the few remaining plum blossom cakes for the others.

On the seventh day of the third lunar month, one also eats a plum blossom cake.

She left her seat, squatted down, and started to tease Yalilo, pinching her cheeks, pulling her little hand, and patting her head.

Yalilo was amused by March 7th and giggled.

Xing glanced at Xiaoya, then at the plum blossom cake on the table, and then at Baiyan, seemingly lost in thought.

Bai Yan met her gaze when she looked at him: "What's wrong? Our king of trash cans, you seem to have something on your mind."

Xing smiled and said, "What could be on my mind? I haven't finished opening all the uniquely shaped treasure chests in the lower area yet."

Himeko also sensed something: "There are some things you don't need to bear alone. Perhaps we can help you share the burden."

Xing smiled as before: "It's nothing, I'm just a little unaccustomed to not having your coffee for the past few days."

As one of the few people on the train who had been protected by [Constant Taste] coffee beans since boarding, Hoshi had always thought that Himeko's coffee-making skills were quite good.

March 7th knew that Walter and Danheng had both sensed something was wrong, but they hadn't told Xing about it.

They had all witnessed the power of Himeko Coffee on March 7th, so they had been keeping an eye on how much coffee beans were left in that bag recently.

They all knew that a taste-snatching mudslide was on its way.

So as soon as Xing said that, March 7 looked up at Xing in surprise: "Huh? Are you sure?"

"Confirmed. Before leaving the Black Tower Space Station, I made sure to buy some extra coffee beans for Himeko."

March 7th took a deep breath, looked at Xing with pity, and said nothing more.

Himeko smiled gently. "I really like Hoshi's gift. I'll make her a lot more when we get back on the train. You should try some too."

March 7th's eyes darted around: "Um... I think drinking too much coffee makes it hard to sleep, and insomnia is bad for your skin. A pretty girl like me needs to take care of herself. Lately..."

At this moment, March 7th's hand was enveloped by two soft little hands.

Yalilo looked at her with her big, bright eyes: "It's okay, Xiaoya can tell bedtime stories to Sister March 7 at night."

"So, does that mean you can sleep in the same room as me tonight?"

On March 7th, the thought of being able to hold this little guy while sleeping brought a smile to her face.

The little guy didn't answer her directly, but looked at Bai Yan and Ruan Mei with a questioning look.

Nguyen Mai did not make a decision: "It would be better for your father to decide this matter."

Bai Yan nodded in agreement: "It's fine if it happens a few times. Remember to go back to your mother's room after you finish speaking. If you fall asleep, have San Yueqi take you back."

"Mmm." Xiaoya nodded her head vigorously, then turned to look at March 7th: "Daddy agreed."

I can't hold Xiaoya while I sleep, but I can still listen to Xiaoya tell stories before bed.

After a moment's thought, March 7th changed his mind and looked at Himeko: "I haven't been feeling well lately, so I'll have a little drink."

"What about me? What about me?"

Xing took a few steps to Xiaoya, lifted her up by her little arms, and said, "Xiaoya won't leave her sister behind, right?"

Xiaoya immediately replied, "Of course not. Xiaoya likes her older sister."

Himeko, standing to the side, took a sip of tea and smiled faintly: "It seems this child is quite popular. I'm even considering competing with Hoshi and March 7 for a spot to hear the story. Pam will probably like this little passenger very much too."

Actually, Pam knew about this before everyone else. After deciding to let Yalilo get on the bus, Bai Yan contacted Pam.

The answer is undoubtedly yes, Pam welcomed it, although Pam was unaware that Star and March 7th had given Ariello a lot of the candy they had prepared for it.

The train crew's small gathering temporarily ended after the plum blossom cakes on the table were all eaten.

Yalilo and Nguyen Mai went upstairs to their room to tidy up the equipment they had used to make plum blossom cakes.

On March 7th, I wanted to take Yaliluo shopping for clothes, and Xing and I added the little one to our afternoon shopping trip.

Then on March 7th, Himeko and I went to check out the lower level.

Only Xing and Bai Yan, along with some other guests in the second-floor lobby, remained at the scene.

In the past, a Snow Country enthusiast named Peragya Sergeevna would occasionally gather here for discussions.

The Silvermane Iron Guard intelligence officer is currently discussing future matters with the nineteenth High Warden, determining the terrain around Beloborg after the ice and snow melt.

Bai Yan poured Xing a cup of tea and pushed it towards her, saying, "They're not here. Is there anything you want to say to me?"

Xing sat opposite him, looking at her reflection in the teacup, her smile unchanged: "Wanting to reach the future together with everyone, we couldn't rule out the possibility of encountering obstacles at the level of a Star God. Thank you, your identity makes that clear."

Bai Yan nodded and listened quietly as Xing continued:

"So my goal has never changed, and it has become even clearer. I will walk towards that future together with everyone."

"I am still very weak now, but in the future, I hope I will be able to protect the people around me, including you."

Xing stood up, recalling the scene of Xiaoya making plum blossom cakes for Baiyan to taste.

She stepped up from her seat: "I'm going to ask old Goethe to use the kitchen for a moment. Although this gift may seem insignificant to someone of your status, it will do for now. I don't have any more substantial gifts to offer at the moment."

Bai Yan stopped listening unilaterally and smiled as he said, "I remember teaching you that when two people communicate, they can put aside the distinctions of high and low status in people's eyes and only formulate the content of the communication based on the relationship between the two parties."

Xing stopped walking towards old Goethe.

Bai Yan continued, "This kind of gift might be insignificant to me, but what is my status?"

"You are... it's hard to say here."

Bai Yan's smile remained unchanged: "What's so hard to say? Is the teacher-student relationship so embarrassing to admit? Did you discover some other identity?"

Chapter 75 Nguyen Mai and the Slowly Melting Ice

A moment later, Xing emerged from the kitchen of the Goethe Hotel, carrying a plate of exquisite desserts.

As part of the classic brunch set menu at the Goethe Hotel, a plate of syrupy muffins with some seasonal fruits and vegetables was served to Bai Yan.

Xing gently smoothed her gray hair that was obstructing her view and sat down opposite Bai Yan.

Xing, whose skin was so thick she could rummage through trash cans in public, had a slight blush on her cheeks. Her bright golden eyes held a hint of trepidation and anticipation.

Why are you so nervous?

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