Lin Guanqi could say without hesitation that this bowl of noodles was even better than what a five-star chef could make!
“If you like it, I’ll cook for you more often from now on!”
Bai Ningbing said.
“Really? But you’re a young lady! Is it really okay for you to do this?”
A rich heiress, willing to cook noodles for her, and always being there whenever called—if it were anyone else, who would be willing?
“What’s wrong with that? Who dares gossip about me? Or you? If anyone dares, I’ll be the first to rip their tongue out!”
Bai Ningbing looked serious, not at all like she was joking.
“Then I’ll take you at your word.”
Very soon, not a single drop of broth was left in the bowl of noodles, clear evidence of her amazing cooking skills. Only after finishing did Lin Guanqi remember—had Bai Ningbing eaten yet?
“What about you? Aren’t you hungry?”
“My dinner is you.”
After seeing Bai Ningbing’s gaze, Lin Guanqi immediately felt something was off.
She took step after step backward, but this time, Bai Ningbing was dead serious, not letting up until there was no more room to retreat.
Bang!
Her back hit the wall, Bai Ningbing’s fingertip resting on Lin Guanqi’s nose.
“Can I have my dinner now?”
Even if she refused now, knowing Bai Ningbing’s personality, she wouldn’t be let off, would she?
It was possible that today she’d really be “devoured” by Bai Ningbing as dinner.
So, she came up with a counterattack that no one could’ve predicted.
“Actually, I haven’t showered, so, if you eat me…”
Who knew, Bai Ningbing didn’t care about that at all.
“Mmph!”
Before Lin Guanqi could finish, her mouth was sealed by Bai Ningbing’s.
The two shared a deep, French kiss.
Guided by Bai Ningbing, Lin Guanqi sank into the kiss, gradually drawing closer; she seemed to be getting used to it as well.
Night fell.
The whole city was left with nothing but the millions of twinkling lights, slowly brightening after darkness.
Bai Ningbing lifted Lin Guanqi’s thigh with one hand, while pressing against the space between her hips, the kiss showing no sign of stopping—if anything, it grew even more intense.
Her hand roamed along Lin Guanqi’s pale thigh, slowly moving into forbidden territory.
Lin Guanqi’s delicate body suddenly trembled.
“Y-You, where are you touching?!”
Her blush was deeper than before, with an embarrassed and bullied look on her face.
“Let go of me!”
She tried to push Bai Ningbing away, but her body was soft and weak, making it impossible to break free.
“Go away… mmm!! Go!”
Suddenly, Lin Guanqi’s eyes widened, as if something had shocked her.
Her body grew hotter and hotter, her face burning, and Bai Ningbing showed no intention of stopping; in fact, she only became more intense.
“You, Bai Ningbing! If you keep going, I won’t talk to you anymore!”
She might as well have not heard, still engrossed in what she was doing.
Suddenly, the door opened. The two of them, still in the middle of the living room, were caught in the act by a classmate from outside. Although this was a girls’ dormitory and these things happened, being seen still brought shame.
“I-I didn’t see anything, I was just here to deliver a letter.”
The classmate quickly put down the letter and left.
Lin Guanqi, finally coming to her senses, was suddenly filled with adrenaline. She gave Bai Ningbing a heavy slap across the face.
Pa!!
The sound echoed through the entire hallway.
Lin Guanqi’s eyes were red, tears streaming down her cheeks.
“Scum! Bastard! Animal!”
With that, Lin Guanqi dragged Bai Ningbing to the door, pushed her out, and locked the door from the inside.
She leaned against the door, curling up, head buried between her knees.
Bai Ningbing stood outside, not knocking for a long time, and feeling nothing from the slap.
She wanted to knock, but in the end, she didn’t, and instead left the dormitory building.
The next day in class, the teacher noticed someone missing.
“Where’s Lin Qier? Didn’t she come to class today?”
“Teacher, she said she wasn’t feeling well and asked for leave.”
Ling Xue stood up and said.
“I see. She’s still my student, after all. Those who are her neighbors, look after her.”
With that, the teacher continued the lesson. Ling Xue glanced around and noticed Bai Ningbing wasn’t in class either. That struck her as odd. Although Bai Ningbing only attended class when she felt like it, for both of them to be absent was rare.
But since class was in session, she couldn’t just go out to look for them, so she sent a message to Bai Zhi.
When Bai Zhi received the message, she immediately sensed something was wrong. Bai Ningbing had messaged her yesterday, and now Ling Xue was messaging her today about the two of them. Could something have really happened?
“Alright, I’ll go check on Lin Guanqi’s dorm.”
After saying this, Bai Zhi headed to Lin Guanqi’s dormitory.
“Lin Guanqi, are you inside?”
She called but got no answer. She knocked, but still no response. What was going on?
Sensing that something was off, Bai Zhi began pounding on the door frantically, but still got no reply.
In her panic, she grabbed the door handle and found it unlocked. Entering, she saw that the lights were off and the curtains were drawn, making the room extremely dark.
“Could Lin Guanqi not be here?”
Bai Zhi took out her phone and called again, but this time, the ringtone came from inside the room.
“Oh no! Qier!”
She rushed into the room, only to find Lin Guanqi lying on the bed, panting heavily, her face flushed, forehead burning, and her back soaked in sweat.
“Fever?”
Bai Zhi placed her hand on Lin Guanqi’s forehead.
“So hot, she’ll burn herself silly at this rate!”
Her little sister really didn’t know how to take care of people at all!
So she sent a message to Bai Ningbing.
“Hey, your little sweetheart is running a fever. What are you still doing at home? Hurry up and come take care of her!”
Bai Ningbing was surrounded by beer bottles—about twelve, most of them empty. She didn’t look well at all. Hearing that voice message, she panicked.
It must be because of yesterday. She must’ve fallen ill because of her.
Bai Ningbing immediately got up and ran to Lin Guanqi’s dormitory. Even if she knew she hadn’t been forgiven yet, she couldn’t just leave Lin Guanqi sick and unattended.
When she arrived at the dorm, she’d brought some fever medicine with her. Seeing her little sister arrive, Bai Zhi left the dorm, but gave a reminder before going.
“You two had a fight. Make sure you talk it out properly, don’t let this pass you by. Even if the world doesn’t allow it, you both like each other, don’t you?”
“You’re my sister. I know your personality best. You forced yourself on someone else—of course they’re mad at you. But if they got sick because of you, you have to take responsibility too. Since you used force, then their future is yours to take care of.”
Though Bai Zhi usually didn’t communicate much or meddle with her little sister, at critical moments, her little sister’s place in her heart was as important as ever.
Bai Ningbing didn’t hesitate, replying immediately.
“I don’t need you to remind me—I know what to do. I’ll take care of her. You can go.”