That had indeed been the case.
Back then, under Liu Xiyue's boastful provocations—
It had only taken a few moments before a knock suddenly sounded at her door.
With a trace of confusion, Liu Xiyue opened it—
Only to be met with a girl dressed in punk-style, anime-inspired clothing. Her silver-grey hair was especially eye-catching.
At such a close distance—
Liu Xiyue's mind instantly went blank.
Her fair cheeks flushed faintly.
At the same time, Silver Wolf also noticed the person inside.
A petite… Little Girl?
Liu Xiyue, who had come to open the door, stood at just 1.3 meters tall. Her simple loungewear accentuated her delicate frame, and her short hair made her appear lively and spirited, carrying a hint of childish innocence.
Only those ruby-like pupils—
Brilliant and unforgettable in the shifting light—
Left a deep impression.
Silver Wolf raised an eyebrow slightly, her sharp gaze locking onto the Little Girl in front of her, who was half a head shorter.
Meanwhile, Liu Xiyue clutched the hem of her clothes tightly.
Her small face was flushed red, her breathing uneven.
The words she had prepared earlier—
Were completely forgotten.
And just like that—
In this almost dramatic moment—
Silver Wolf and Liu Xiyue completed their very first "online-to-offline" meeting.
Only then did they realize—
They were actually living in the same apartment building.
As for how Silver Wolf had managed to find Liu Xiyue…
"Wow! Silver Wolf, you're actually a hacker? That's so cool! It even matches your outfit perfectly!"
"Is that really the point? Don't you have any sense of self-protection living alone? What if it hadn't been me at the door?"
And just like that—
The two of them became acquainted.
…
Time returned to the present.
Silver Wolf lay lazily on her bed, one hand absentmindedly stroking Little Bai's soft body.
Then she glanced at Liu Xiyue, who kept sneaking looks at her, and spoke with mild exasperation.
"If you want to pet Little Bai, ask it yourself if it agrees. Stop staring at me."
Hearing this, Liu Xiyue jerked her head back as if struck by lightning.
Her hands immediately began tapping on the keyboard, as though the computer screen contained something incredibly important.
Standing nearby, Silver Wolf watched this clumsy act and rolled her eyes—
Though the corners of her lips lifted ever so slightly.
In her memory, Liu Xiyue had always been—
The constant clatter of a keyboard.
Voice chat filled with curses.
And the loud slam of a mouse against the desk.
But ever since meeting in person—
This Little Girl had become unexpectedly quiet and well-behaved in front of her.
It made Silver Wolf wonder—
Which one was the real Liu Xiyue?
Is this what they call "timid in reality, fierce online"?
Without thinking further, Silver Wolf pulled out her handheld console.
Her fingers moved skillfully as she powered it on, her attention completely absorbed by the screen—
As if Liu Xiyue had vanished into thin air.
Seeing this—
The anticipation on Liu Xiyue's face gradually turned into disappointment.
The light in her ruby pupils dimmed little by little, like a toy left forgotten.
Even the air grew awkwardly still.
Liu Xiyue (＞⤙＜): Hmph… I'm this cute, can't we just chat a little? Am I really less interesting than a game console?
She huffed softly, puffing her cheeks.
A trace of grievance flickered in her eyes.
Turning her back to Silver Wolf, she reached for the computer on the desk.
But just as she was about to log into the Extraordinary Forum—
She froze.
There were traces of a previous login.
This unexpected discovery made her eyes widen.
She quietly glanced toward the girl lying on the bed.
"Nice! Cleared it easily. Let's see the next level."
Liu Xiyue (๑˙ー˙๑): You really can't judge a book by its cover… I didn't expect Silver Wolf to be an Ability User too.
Realizing this silently—
Liu Xiyue quickly closed the page and deleted the browsing history.
Though it had been an accident…
Liu Xiyue (ಡωಡ): Hehe… I'll keep this a secret for now.
Let me try the "playing weak to strike later" strategy.
I'm really curious what kind of expression you'll make when you find out my true identity, Silver Wolf.
Because of this—
She never saw Silver Wolf's user information.
And even if she had—
She wouldn't have understood it yet.
Suppressing the upward curve of her lips, Liu Xiyue returned to her usual harmless demeanor.
And just like that—
The two shut-ins spent the entire afternoon together in the room.
…
Eventually, it was time for Liu Xiyue to leave.
During this time, she had tried more than once to persuade Silver Wolf.
"We're both girls, why don't we have a sleepover? We can even game together!"
But every time—
The answer was the same.
"No. The bed's too small, and I only have one computer. How are we supposed to play together?"
Left with no choice, Liu Xiyue could only leave reluctantly.
But before stepping out, she suddenly turned back and said,
"I might be leaving Muyun City for a few days soon… You'd better miss me!"
Silver Wolf didn't even lift her head from her console.
"Oh."
Liu Xiyue (●—●): …
In the end—
The Little Girl left with her head lowered, utterly dejected.
She tried to sneak one last glance—
But from beginning to end—
Silver Wolf never once looked up.
That only made her feel worse.
Bang!
The door closed with a dull thud.
The room fell silent, leaving only the sound of the handheld console—
[Game Over]
Expression unchanged, Silver Wolf set the console aside.
She slowly walked into the living room and glanced at the closed door.
I have a feeling… that girl didn't come here just to play games.
I don't have any hidden quests on me… so what exactly does she want?
Shaking her head, she couldn't figure it out.
Still—
Silver Wolf sat down on the sofa, casually crossing her legs.
"I wasn't lying to you."
There really was only one computer.
Unless they played some simple browser game, there was no way to game together.
And besides—
It wasn't suitable for Liu Xiyue to stay over.
The bed would be too crowded.
Normally, with their small builds, sharing a bed wouldn't be much of an issue.
But the problem was—
She had never said there were only two people.
Silver Wolf opened her system interface within her mind.
However—
Before she could examine it closely—
A faint sound came from the entrance.
The door was gently pushed open.
From behind it—
A beautiful young girl stepped inside.
Her silver hair flowed like moonlight, held in place by a black hairpin. The rest cascaded freely down her back, swaying softly with each step.
Her eyes were unique—
The upper half a clear blue, the lower half a gentle pink.
Her long lashes fluttered lightly, casting delicate shadows.
She wore a long dress interwoven with grey and green, its sleeves draping elegantly, with delicate rabbit-ear knots tied at the wrists, adding a subtle charm.
A black shawl rested over her shoulders, thin cords trailing down and brushing against her legs like flowing ink.
On her feet were grey mid-heeled shoes, paired with dark green stockings—
Making her appear slender, graceful, and touched with classical elegance.
And clearly—
In this room—
There were more than just two people.