Chapter 383. I Want It All!
Xiao Xi, could it be you really like me?
Ning Yuan stared blankly at Xiao Xi’s expressionless face, looking as if he had overturned a vat of vinegar, momentarily confused.
No way, right? Just a man’s delusion?
This violent, slightly unappealing woman?
From the time they met in college until now, he recalled being bullied by Xiao Xi; though her small punches didn’t hurt much, over time, all romantic fantasies he had about her vanished.
Their relationship was quite good, or they wouldn’t have ended up in the same company after graduation, living in the same apartment building. But they were more like close buddies; subconsciously, he never saw Xiao Xi as a woman.
As Xiao Xi approached, he instinctively flexed his biceps, preparing to brace for a punch.
But Xiao Xi simply set down the spareribs on the table, not saying a word, and continued eating with a blank expression, her eyes flickering as if deep in thought.
It was indeed just an illusion.
How could this girl possibly like him…
Ning Yuan sighed in relief, turning to glare at his fanning-the-flames sister, and then realized he had overreacted, risking his image as a mighty brother in front of her.
Straightening up, he secretly observed Xiao Xi’s expression while boldly saying, “It should be about a week from now, right? I’ll take a leave to take you to school.”
Ning Chu was busy playing with her phone, sharing the intel she’d just received with Lily, making sure Lily was aware not to get robbed without knowing it.
But in chronological order, it was clear that Lily was the one doing the robbing.
“Okay, I’ll arrange to meet Lily.”
Suddenly, Xiao Xi coughed twice from across the table, startling Ning Yuan, who immediately tensed in fear of a punch.
While it didn’t hurt much, being hit repeatedly still triggered some reflexes.
“Are you going on a blind date? With your sister’s classmate?” Xiao Xi asked with a smile.
“Um… kind of, I guess?”
Under her gaze, Ning Yuan felt instinctively guilty but didn’t want to lose face in front of his sister.
He quickly added, trying to pass the blame, “My mom and grandpa are pushing me to date. I’m already 26, you know.”
“An old cow eating tender grass.”
“Not really, they’re not that much younger than me, right?”
“With your pathetic nerd vibes, who would like you? I had to help you clean and sort the trash this morning.”
“I just didn’t want to sort it… and you’re not much better, either! Next time, I’ll cook for you and show you what real cooking is, while your cooking is just slop!”
“Does that mean you’re just a pig eating slop? Why insult yourself like that?”
Ning Chu watched the two exchange barbs, clearly seeing her brother was losing ground.
Hmm, can’t quite understand…
Though she had become a girl, she had never dated girls before, who knows what other sisters think?
With her brother and Xiao Xi bickering in her ears, she glanced at her phone screen. Lily sent her a message.
“Is your brother really that soft?”
“Not really. Seems like he’s only soft in front of Xiao Xi?”
“Got it, he’s a masochist! I haven’t played with anyone this complicated!”
“???”
You’re just worried about leaving marks, right?
“No way, your brother is a masochist, I’m a masochist too, it just doesn’t match~”
Online, this girl had no filter, lacking any sense of boundaries or decency; Ning Chu had grown accustomed to it.
It appeared Lily didn’t care much about her brother’s situation; to her, it was probably no different than chatting with random strangers online for fun?
After all, they hadn’t met face-to-face yet.
Ning Chu raised her head; the two were still at it, and she suddenly felt like a third wheel. After hesitating for a moment, she stood up.
“Are you full?” Xiao Xi immediately noticed her movement.
“Yeah, and I should head back now, bye~”
“Add me as a friend? We can play games together sometime.”
“Sure~”
As Ning Chu walked out the door, Ning Yuan suddenly had the urge to escape too, but just as he was about to speak, he saw Xiao Xi excitedly pulling out a bottle of white liquor from the cabinet and rushing over.
“Come on! It’s been ages since we drank together! Let’s have some!”
“What do you mean drinking in broad daylight?”
Ning Yuan sighed.
“Have I not accompanied you when you were feeling down?”
Xiao Xi hurriedly filled a little wine glass and grabbed some peanuts and seeds for snacks, sitting down in Ning Chu’s spot and pulling Ning Yuan’s neck closer. “Come on! Let’s drink!”
“Alright, alright.” Ning Yuan reluctantly accepted the cup, took a small sip, and glanced at the girl beside him, unable to resist probing, “My sister says you might like me?”
“How could that be?”
“I thought so too.”
Saying this, Xiao Xi threw her head back, downing that hefty cup of liquor in one go.
“Are you raising fish? Get on with it!”
Ning Yuan bitterly gulped down his drink as well, almost choking, coughing several times.
“I need to use the bathroom.” He got up and headed to the restroom, his cheeks lightly flushed from the alcohol.
Watching him disappear from view, Xiao Xi’s gaze sharpened. She took swigs from the liquor bottle, quickly switching Ning Yuan’s glass for a larger one, filling it to the brim.
What was once a point of pride became a burden.
When Ning Yuan returned from the bathroom, he found Xiao Xi staring at him intently, explaining, “I sat on the toilet, didn’t dirty it for you.”
“I’m not that picky at home…”
He mumbled as he returned to the table, having consumed only a few cups but already feeling tipsy, his eyes a bit hazy.
For some reason, the girl beside him seemed much better looking than usual.
A small head nestled lightly against his shoulder.
“Aren’t you usually good at handling your liquor?” Ning Yuan turned to look at Xiao Xi, whose fair face had turned rosy, her full lips slightly parted as she breathed, the floral scent surrounding her grew intensely, causing his heart to flutter uncontrollably.
“Ning Yuan~ help me upstairs.”
“Don’t take advantage of me while I’m in this state~”
Xiao Xi wrapped her arms around Ning Yuan’s, the softness brushing against his arms.
In this moment, it should have been the man taking advantage, yet Ning Yuan felt like he was the one being taken advantage of.
He was a normal man, and with a bit of drunkenness and a little stimulation, his body reacted involuntarily; he awkwardly chuckled, his hands becoming exceptionally obedient, afraid to touch her any more than necessary, cautiously aiding Xiao Xi to stand up as they headed for the upstairs bedroom.
As soon as they reached the bedroom, Xiao Xi immediately went limp, but she clutched Ning Yuan’s arm tightly, using the force of her fall to yank him down onto the bed.
“Uh…”
Pinned beneath Xiao Xi, Ning Yuan froze, panic setting in as he tried to get up, but the drunken Xiao Xi was surprisingly strong, holding him back.
Those beautiful big eyes stared blankly at the man above her.
Xiao Xi bit her lip nervously: “Ning Yuan, I like you.”
“!!!”
Seriously!
Ning Yuan’s movement stilled, his brain going blank.
Is this for real?
This is too sudden!
He had a meeting set up with Lily, and now this happens?
I want it all… I’m dead!
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