Chapter 9: Kitty, it’s time to return to your sister’s sweet trap!

Pandora Group.

Lin Qingya stared at the five characters on her phone screen, her brows tightly furrowed.

This was a massive multinational corporation, renowned not only in the city but across the country, with businesses spanning cutting-edge fields like biotechnology, energy development, and artificial intelligence—a cornerstone of the city’s economy.

How could an employee of such a behemoth end up brutally dismembered and mixed into cement?

What kind of secret was behind this?

Lin Qingya tapped the news article, carefully reading every word.

The content was straightforward, a standard missing persons notice accompanied by a casual photo of a man named Zhang Wei.

The man in the photo, around his thirties, wore black-framed glasses and had an unremarkable appearance.

The article stated that Zhang Wei was an ordinary researcher in Pandora Group’s biotechnology R&D department. He had lost all contact with his family and company after leaving work at 9 p.m. twelve days ago.

The police had opened an investigation, but there had been no progress so far.

Twelve days ago…

The timeline matched the estimated time of death based on the decay of the remains.

But leaving work at nine…

What a disgusting company, ugh.

Lin Qingya couldn’t help but grumble inwardly.

So… could the victim really be this Zhang Wei?

If so, why would someone use such a cruel method to kill an ordinary corporate employee?

Was it to silence him? Or… was there another motive?

She had a strong feeling that this case was deeply connected to Pandora Group and the sudden park renovation project.

As her mind raced to piece together the fragmented clues, a notification popped up at the top of her phone screen.

[Special Contact] Your “Little Sister Bai” sent a new message.

Ding ding~

The custom notification sound made Lin Qingya’s eyes widen with excitement.

It’s Little Sister Bai!

Her heart skipped half a beat, and her hands and feet, chilled by the gruesome discovery, miraculously warmed.

It was already 1:30 a.m.—why wasn’t Little Sister Bai asleep?

Lin Qingya quickly exited the browser and opened the familiar chat window.

Little Sister Bai: [Asleep yet?]

Just three simple words, but they sent Lin Qingya’s imagination soaring.

Is she… worried about me?

Her cheeks flushed uncontrollably, her fluffy cat ears twitching with excitement.

Her trembling fingers typed a rapid reply.

LittleYiEatsWhatToday: [Not yet, what’s up, Little Sister Bai? (o´ω`o)ﾉ]

After sending it, she worried the emoji wasn’t cute enough and considered retracting it, but Bai Wanting’s reply came instantly.

Little Sister Bai: [Can’t sleep, thinking of my little Qingya.]

Ohhh! Ohhh my gosh!

Lin Qingya felt her forehead practically steaming, her entire being nearly overwhelmed by this sudden burst of happiness.

Thinking… of me…

Little Sister Bai admitted it herself! She’s thinking of me!

Oh my gosh! What kind of ultimate sweet critical hit was this?!

She frantically long-pressed the message, hitting “favorite,” then took a lightning-fast screenshot and saved it to her gallery.

Still feeling it wasn’t secure enough, she forwarded the chat log to herself for backup.

After this flurry of actions, she clutched her burning face, staring at the screen like a giddy fool before typing a reply.

LittleYiEatsWhatToday: [I… I’m thinking of Little Sister Bai too! (⁄⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄⁄)]

The moment she sent it, she wanted to crawl into a hole.

Too… too forward! Would Little Sister Bai think she was too bold?

But Bai Wanting’s next message sent her into a complete panic.

Little Sister Bai: [Then should I come to your room?]

Lin Qingya’s pupils shook!

Come… to my room?!

She was dozens of kilometers away, slaving away as free labor at West City Wetland Park!

Her room was empty—if Bai Wanting found out, how would she explain?

Say she sleepwalked to the park to haul cement?

Lin Qingya’s mind went blank, her fingers fumbling as she typed a stuttering reply.

LittleYiEatsWhatToday: [W-Well… I mean, you could, but it’s so late, and we have school tomorrow~ Let’s rest early, okay?]

She stared nervously at the screen, terrified her refusal might upset Bai Wanting.

Thankfully, Bai Wanting didn’t seem upset.

Little Sister Bai: [You’re right, it is late.]

Little Sister Bai: [Then let’s have a voice call and chat. Hearing your voice might help me fall asleep.]

Seeing this, Lin Qingya’s suspended heart finally settled.

Just a call? No problem!

She even felt a little smug—did Little Sister Bai rely on her voice that much?

The next second, a voice call invitation popped up.

Lin Qingya took a deep breath, calming her racing heart, and pressed accept.

“L-Little Sister Bai…”

Blushing, she spoke in a soft, sticky voice, shyly opening the conversation.

She even started imagining the gentle smile on Bai Wanting’s face upon hearing her voice.

But what came through the phone wasn’t the warm comfort she expected—it was four cold, clear words.

“Barbie doll.”

Ah…

Lin Qingya’s expression froze instantly.

The shy flush, the hopeful gaze, the sweet smile on her lips—all vanished the moment those words landed.

Her pupils dilated, the light in her eyes fading inch by inch into a vacant, hollow stare.

Her grip on the phone loosened, nearly letting it slip from her hand.

From the other end, Bai Wanting’s voice, laced with lazy amusement, sounded again, dripping with seductive allure.

“My adorable little Qingya, isn’t it time to come back and keep Sister company for bed?”

Lin Qingya stood there, dazed, her beautiful orange eyes empty. Her lips moved mechanically, responding obediently:

“Yes, Sister…”

“So good,” Bai Wanting’s voice brimmed with satisfied laughter. “Hurry back then, don’t keep Sister waiting too long~”

“Yes… Sister.”

Lin Qingya hung up, slipping the phone back into her pocket.

Without hesitation, she turned and dashed toward home.

The brutal murder, the cold remains, the scattered clues—all were cast aside.

Her mind held only one thought—return to Sister’s side.

In less than ten minutes, the petite figure in the pure white battle dress, with fluffy cat ears, appeared at Bai Wanting’s doorstep.

She lightly knocked on the door.

Knock, knock, knock.

The door opened quickly.

Bai Wanting stood in the doorway, wearing only a silky black camisole nightgown that hugged her captivating curves.

Her face bore a playful smile, her eyes gleaming with undisguised affection and admiration for the adorable catgirl.

She gazed at the blank-eyed magical girl, her smile deepening.

Setting up this hypnotic trigger was, without a doubt, the smartest decision she’d ever made.

Not only could she control Lin Qingya anytime, anywhere, but even her magical girl side was now entirely in her grasp.

Bai Wanting mentally gave herself a big thumbs-up.

Well done, me!

She beckoned Lin Qingya with a finger, her voice irresistibly enchanting.

“Come~ Into Sister’s arms, my little kitten.”

At her words, Lin Qingya eagerly dove into Bai Wanting’s warm, soft embrace, her white cat tail swishing restlessly behind her.

“Sister…”

She murmured unconsciously.

Bai Wanting tightened her arms, pulling the petite figure fully into her embrace, savoring the unique milky scent emanating from her.

What an adorable little milk kitten.

She carried Lin Qingya back to the bedroom, gently placing her on the large bed.

The black silk sheets matched her nightgown, contrasting sharply with Lin Qingya’s snow-white dress and silver hair, creating a striking visual of purity and fragility.

Bai Wanting admired the sight for a moment before leaning down, her fingertip tracing Lin Qingya’s cheek as she issued a soft command.

“My adorable little Qingya, isn’t it time to release your transformation?”

“Yes, Sister.”

Lin Qingya responded obediently.

As her words fell, a soft white light radiated from her body.

The cute cat ears and tail vanished instantly, and the fantastical battle dress dissolved into countless specks of light.

When the glow faded, her familiar blue-and-white school uniform reappeared.

Bai Wanting lovingly pulled the now-ordinary high school girl into her arms, issuing her final command in the gentlest tone.

“My precious little Qingya, you’ve had a long day. Now… it’s time to sink into a deep sleep.”

At those words, Lin Qingya’s hollow eyes slowly closed, her long lashes casting a quiet shadow beneath them.

She replied, “Yes, Sister…”

Her voice grew softer, fainter, until steady, gentle breathing signaled her descent into deep slumber.

Bai Wanting caressed her slender waist, gazing at the serene, peaceful sleeping face in her arms, murmuring with a mix of indulgence and exasperation:

“You little fool, it’s so late. If you’re sleepy in class tomorrow, Sister’s going to feel so bad for you…”