When Zhao ii first t Peng Hui, they were still elentary school kids. In the blink of an eye, over six years had passed.
Peng Hui was dressed like a callia flower, and as soon as she spoke, her true nature was revealed: "Wow, ii, what happened to your brother to make him drink like this? What’s going on?!"
Zhao ii had been crying so much that her vision blurred a bit. She wiped her face with her hand: "My brother drank too much while socializing, and I ca to pick him up."
Peng Hui said: "He’s so drunk he can barely stand. There’s no way you can hold him up alone. Here, let help you!
Zhao ii quickly thanked her, and Peng Hui generously waved: "Why are you being so polite with ! Don’t be a stranger. Co on, I’ll take this side, and you take that side!"
The two of them managed to get Shi Yang up and walked to the roadside to hail a taxi.
The taxi driver got out to help lift Shi Yang into the car, and only then did Zhao ii let out a long breath.
Standing outside the car, Peng Hui asked Zhao ii: "Do you have soone to et you at ho? Should I drop you off?"
Zhao ii quickly refused: "No need, there’s soone at ho. I’ll call them right now."
Peng Hui nodded and helped close the car door: "Bye, be careful on your way!"
Zhao ii gratefully waved goodbye, and only after the car had driven away did she realize she forgot to ask Peng Hui for her contact details.
She was about to take out her phone to call ho, wondering if anyone was back at Mrs. Qu’s house. As she hadn’t finished dialing yet, her phone rang; it was Qu Chaozong calling.
As soon as the call connected, Qu Chaozong quickly asked: "Sis, where are you? Did you pick up your brother? How is he?"
Zhao ii replied: "My brother drank too much. We’re in a cab heading back now."
Qu Chaozong clearly let out a sigh of relief: "Wow, that scared ! Okay, when you reach your stop, stay in the cab. I’ll take a taxi and rush there. Tell the driver to wait, we’ll cover his cost."
Zhao ii agreed and hung up the phone.
Qu Chaozong arrived almost imdiately afterward, helping Shi Yang down from the car and carrying him all the way back upstairs.
Once Shi Yang was settled, Qu Chaozong was sweating profusely but chuckled, complaining to Zhao ii and his mom: "You guys have no idea; he seed so composed then, even directing us to send Mu Guangping back to the hotel. Not only them, but even I didn’t notice he was drunk."
Qu Chaozong laughingly said: "ii, let tell you, your brother never gets drunk. So this is what he’s like when he does! Hahaha..."
Zhao ii, with her swollen eyes, couldn’t help but let out a chuckle too. She joined Qu Chaozong in stripping off Shi Yang’s clothes, covered him with a sumr quilt, then used a towel to carefully wipe his face.
Originally, Zhao ii planned to sleep in the sa room with Shi Yang that night. But Mrs. Qu offered to have her join her instead, and Zhao ii, feeling a bit shy, followed Mrs. Qu to her room.
Mrs. Qu surprisingly snored at night, but not the typical snoring—it was like blowing air out of her mouth.
All night, Zhao ii heard Mrs. Qu blowing a gentle breeze by her ear, tossing and turning, staying awake until dawn.
In the early hours, Zhao ii couldn’t hold on any longer. She crawled out of bed and sneaked into Shi Yang’s room as quietly as she could.
Shi Yang slept on his back, appearing peaceful and calm.
Zhao ii closed the door, kicked off her slippers, climbed into bed, and snuggled into Shi Yang’s arms confidently. Almost as soon as she closed her eyes, she fell asleep.
When Mrs. Qu woke up and found Zhao ii missing, she was startled. She looked through each room and opened the door to Shi Yang’s bedroom, only to find Shi Yang and Zhao ii snuggled up together, sleeping soundly.
Mrs. Qu was amazed, her eyes widened, as she slowly retreated and closed the door.
Early in the morning, Qu Chaozong was mysteriously awakened by Mrs. Qu, and the mother and son whispered in a corner on the balcony.
Mrs. Qu said: "Chaozi, are Yangyang and ii dating?"
Qu Chaozong was taken aback, then laughed once he understood: "Mom, did you blow ii away while sleeping?"
Mrs. Qu glared: "Is that how you talk to your mom!"
Qu Chaozong raised his hands in surrender: "Yes, yes, my fault."
Mrs. Qu asked again: "So are they or not?"
Qu Chaozong nodded: "Yeah, they’re engaged. Just waiting for ii to co of age to get the certificate."
Mrs. Qu was extrely surprised: "Wow, ii is so young, and they’re already together?"
Qu Chaozong didn’t seem bothered: "What’s the big deal? Didn’t you have at twenty?"
Mrs. Qu pinched him: "You little rascal, how dare you tease your mom! It was a different ti back then. But look at Yangyang—ii might be a bit young, but they’re engaged. And you? When are you going to settle things with Zhang Xin?"
At the ntion of Zhang Xin, Qu Chaozong’s face lit up: "You don’t need to worry about us. Your future daughter-in-law won’t run away. She’s long been caught in my net."
Mrs. Qu laughed: "You’re so smug, hurry up and wash up, then go downstairs to make soy milk. I’ll steam buns for breakfast for you all."
When Shi Yang woke up, his head felt like it had been hit by a cannon, pounding with pain. His throat burned, making each breath difficult.
He lay back on the bed, looking at the sowhat unfamiliar ceiling, then lowered his head to see Zhao ii’s rosy face cuddled in his arms. Slowly, mories returned, and he recalled he drank too much last night, asking Zhao ii to pick him up.
Thinking of this, Shi Yang felt instantly remorseful. He had dragged Zhao ii out in the middle of the night. Thank goodness nothing happened, or he would have regretted it terribly.
Shi Yang turned, wanting to hug Zhao ii, but as soon as he moved, she woke up.
Zhao ii’s eyes fluttered open, not yet fully aware, instinctively calling: "Brother."
Shi Yang felt warmth in his heart, holding her: "Yeah."
Zhao ii snuggled deeper into his arms, just getting comfy when she suddenly propped herself up, attempting to rise.
Shi Yang pulled her back and asked: "What’s wrong?"
Zhao ii mouthed in alarm: "Oh no, brother. I slept with Aunt Qu last night, but then sneaked in here, planning to nap and go back. I fell asleep."
Shi Yang chuckled and kissed her on the forehead: "Well, you’re already asleep. No need to go back."
Zhao ii asked: "Is it really alright?"
Shi Yang held her: "It’s fine. Everyone knows we’re engaged."
Zhao ii was reassured and lay back down again.
Shi Yang apologized: "Were you scared last night?"
Zhao ii pressed her face to Shi Yang’s chest: "A bit. You were sitting by a tree, and I didn’t notice. I thought you were at the restaurant entrance, searched everywhere before finding you."
Shi Yang kissed her tenderly: "Sorry, I’ll drink less from now on."
Zhao ii responded with a softly spoken "Mm," when suddenly she rembered sothing, excitedly saying: "Brother, guess who I t last night?"
Shi Yang was puzzled: "Who?"
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