Chapter 4: So You're Such a Top Student!

Bai Xiaodie took the phone, "Actually, none of us eight know what the ninth personality is like. She frequently appears, but she has never left behind a diary or video."

"How do you confirm her existence then?"

"Take today, for example," Bai Xiaodie said, "I was originally lying in bed. Suddenly, my vision went black, and the next time I was conscious, I was already in a taxi. That's how I know there was a switch in personalities. Then I check my phone to see if there's any video left behind, and that's how I found out you were injured by Bai Shengnan."

Shen Fu nodded silently, so that's how it was.

Bai Xiaodie continued, "After years of verification and judgment by the eight of us, we are certain there's another personality. She seems unwilling to communicate with us and is very mysterious."

"That's quite interesting. I originally thought your childhood and adolescence were particularly lonely. I never expected you to have so many little companions." Shen Fu stroked Xiaodie's head.

"But in reality, I know very little about them. After all, we can't talk directly. We can only communicate through text and video, and even then, only what they want me to know. Sometimes, they could be lying on purpose, so I can't always take it at face value."

Shen Fu shook his phone with a smile, "Are you going to tell them about confessing this to me today?"

"Of course, but actually, they haven't appeared for quite some time now, and I don't know if they will see it." Bai Xiaodie held her phone, ready to record a video. Even though their relationship had become so strained, she still insisted on recording videos for her sisters to watch.

"August 27th, I am Bai Xiaodie. Today is the 99th day anniversary of my marriage to Mr. Shen. This isn't about flaunting our love, but to tell everyone something. My husband now knows about your existence. Don't panic; he has accepted everything gracefully, and for that, I am grateful..."

Just as she was saying this, Shen Fu also came into view, his head wrapped in a bandage, yet his handsomeness was undeniable.

"Hey there, hello. I guess I'll treat you as my aunts if that makes sense. I've probably interacted with some of you before. There were a few times when Xiaodie insisted on breaking up with me. Those must have been your masterpieces..."

"What, I mentioned breaking up with you?" Xiaodie suddenly looked astonished.

Shen Fu smiled, "That must be something they did behind your back, but thankfully it never lasted long. By evening, you were already back to normal. I even thought it was just your mood swings during that time of the month."

Xiaodie paused the recording, "I'm sorry, husband. You must have been very angry back then."

"Of course, I was furious. I even stopped updating that day. Just think how angry I was!"

Xiaodie immediately offered up a kiss as a belated apology, but Shen Fu took the opportunity to press the record button, capturing this moment as well.

"Wha... what are you doing..." Xiaodie withdrew from the camera in embarrassment, but the segment had already been recorded.

Shen Fu chuckled, "I just want to show them how much we love each other. They can't break us up!"

"Actually, most of them are quite nice; it's just that they don't have any emotional foundation with you. If someone suddenly showed up claiming to be my boyfriend, hugging and holding me, I definitely wouldn't accept it either."

"That's true, but have you ever thought about integrating them?" Shen Fu looked at his wife seriously. "You majored in mathematics in college and also minored in psychology. That must have been to cope with your own situation, right?"

Bai Xiaodie shook her head, "I studied psychology simply to get along better with them, or even to directly establish a connection with them."

"So you do have feelings for them?"

"If you read their diaries, you'd know they are all living beings, with their own preferences, personalities, thoughts, and even their own life stories. I'm aware of the method you mentioned about integrating personalities; my mentor suggested the same. But wouldn't that be like murdering them?"

Shen Fu didn't agree it was murder, but he understood Xiaodie's kindness.

"You mentioned, your mentor knows about your situation?"

Bai Xiaodie nodded, "Before Professor Yun passed away, I confided in her. She suggested I try personality integration and even mentioned introducing her favorite student to treat me."

"Does Professor Yun know, and does Wan Ziqian know?" Shen Fu asked again.

"I didn't dare tell her, but she knows that every time exam day rolls around, I'm like a completely different person," said Xiaodie.

"So, someone else is in control of your body during exams?" Shen Fu was curious. "Who is it? And why only during exams?"

"Hmm, her name is Bai Kao'er; she's the one who didn't talk much just now. The amazing thing is, whatever I learn in class, she learns too, but she's more focused than I am. Besides taking exams, she has no other hobbies."

"So... "

"So," Bai Xiaodie said embarrassedly, "I've never actually taken an exam from childhood until now. It was always her who did it for me, including that Sichuan Province science ace."

Shen Fu covered his mouth in astonishment. "Turns out you're a fake study master! Little Bai Bai, your towering and brilliant image in my heart has suddenly become so approachable!"

Bai Xiaodie frantically waved her hands, "It's not like that. Actually, I, I'm also very good at studying. Even though I'm not as incredible as a provincial top scholar, I should have been able to get into Qinghua or Jingda University. But whenever I face a blank exam paper, she snatches control and doesn't give me the chance to take the exam."

Shen Fu beat his chest, "How come I don't have a personality that loves exams like that! I'm so envious!"

Bai Xiaodie, however, sighed, "I wish I could properly participate in an exam once. Even when I joined the bank, it was her who took the exam and came first."

The well-fed don't understand the plight of the hungry.

Speaking of hunger, "Wife, have you finished cooking? Why don't we eat while we chat?" he said.

Bai Xiaodie pointed awkwardly towards the kitchen, "Actually, I didn't cook anything. I pretended to be fine and cook when I saw you bring the police in. I only peeled two oranges. I'd better start cooking now."

Shen Fu pulled her back. "Don't bother, let's just order takeout. Keep telling me more about your alternate personalities; I might have to interact with them in the future."

"But did you finish your ten thousand-word update for today?"

"I wrote a chapter on my phone while I was at the hospital and already posted it. I didn't miss an update today, and I even attached a photo of my head. The readers on QiDian are good people; they'll understand."

Shen Fu saw the curiosity brimming in his wife's eyes. Bai Xiaodie, helpless, could only continue to babble on with him.

But this was also good; it's better than looking at her with fearful eyes as if seeing a mental patient.

What moved Bai Xiaodie the most was that at bedtime, Shen Fu still dared to sleep with her. She'd thought he would be traumatized for quite a long time.

However, Bai Xiaodie refused, "I'd better sleep in the guest room. What if Bai Shengnan shows up again?"

"Afraid of what? I've already been injured in the head. If I just sleep peacefully tonight, she probably won't overreact."

Bai Xiaodie still wouldn't budge, retreating with her blanket in hand, "Stop scaring people. You're always moving around in your sleep. Several times I clearly went to bed in my pajamas, only to wake up and find them gone. Weren't those all your doing?"

"Having an understanding husband and you're still not happy," grumbled Shen Fu, "Then I want a kiss before I sleep."

Bai Xiaodie was unhesitant this time, wrapping her arms around Shen Fu's neck and planting a long, sweet kiss on him. Finally, she said, "Goodnight, husband~"

Shen Fu turned and went to the guest room, "Goodnight my foot. It's the first time we're sleeping in separate rooms after 99 days of marriage, and that's it. Tomorrow is our 100-day anniversary; we must sleep together!"

Two hours later, just after midnight, Shen Fu crept into the master bedroom with his pillow. Now it was their 100th day of marriage; time to sleep together!

(The contract has already been sent out, and the status will change in the next couple of days. One must invest early!)