The Blue Silver Grass summoned by Xiao Lan had undergone some changes.
On either side of the original golden patterns, a thin, dark blue (or red) thread had appeared, making it look much prettier.
It wrapped around Ning Rongrong's ankle, and a little life force slowly flowed into her body, improving her complexion.
The delicate fragrance around her invigorated her.
"Thank you, Xiao Lan!"
Ning Rongrong pinched her cheek; if it weren't for the oil stains on her lips and face, Ning Rongrong might have even given her a kiss.
"You're welcome! Rongrong-jie is so good to Xiao Lan, this is what Xiao Lan should do, hehe!"
Xiao Lan laughed happily, then her eyes darted around, scanning the surroundings.
She secretly whispered in Ning Rongrong's ear, looking mischievous.
"Sister~ why don't you give Xiao Lan some more wine~ I promise I won't tell brother!"
"How can I! No way!"
Ning Rongrong felt a little panicked at the mention of wine.
"You were like that after drinking a few days ago, I can't let you drink anymore. What if something really happens to you? How am I supposed to explain to Ye Qiu?!"
She shifted her position, moving further away from Xiao Lan, and watched her warily.
"Sister Rongrong~ Xiao Lan's coma for days wasn't because of drinking~ Don't worry, I definitely won't let brother find out!"
"Ye Qiu! You're back!"
"Ah~! Where!"
Just as Xiao Lan finished speaking, Ning Rongrong stood up, looked behind her, and let out a joyful shout. Startled,
Xiao Lan immediately turned around, but before she could see anyone, her small body jumped off the stool.
"Brother~ Ah! Brother~ Quick, quick, put Xiao Lan down."
She flapped her short legs.
"Hehe~" Ye Qiu chuckled coldly, grabbing her by the back of her collar and lifting her high.
"What did you just say? Brother didn't hear you clearly!"
Ye Qiu looked coldly at the glutton in front of him. If this continued, she'd really spoil him!
"Ah~ I, I was just joking with Sister Rongrong~ Brother, let go of Xiaolan!"
"No! Xiaolan will never do it again!"
"Ah~!"
In her desperate struggle, Ye Qiu still gave her a few flicks on the head to teach her a lesson.
"Ouch~ It hurts! Waaah~"
As soon as he put her down and sat her back on the stool, Xiaolan covered her red forehead and started sobbing softly.
Ye Qiu ignored her and looked to the side at Ning Rongrong, who seemed a little uneasy.
"Miss Rongrong, didn't we agree not to let Xiaolan drink alcohol?"
Ning Rongrong clutched the hem of her clothes, gritted her teeth, and dared not look at Ye Qiu.
"I'm sorry~"
"Huh?!" Ye Qiu tilted his head and looked at her strangely, a little surprised that she actually apologized to him directly. He
also noticed that Ning Rongrong's condition seemed not very good at the moment, her hair was a little messy, and she had dark circles under her eyes.
Curious, he asked, "What happened?"
"I...I gave Xiaolan some wine earlier...she only woke up this morning,"
Ning Rongrong didn't hide anything, truthfully recounting everything, her voice breaking with tears.
"I...I really didn't mean to!"
"Brother~ Don't blame Sister Rongrong, she's been taking care of me for days~"
At this crucial moment, Xiaolan was still reliable, tugging at Ye Qiu's clothes and pleading with Ning Rongrong.
Ye Qiu looked at the two of them with a strange expression.
He hadn't expected that when he jumped into the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Xiaolan would actually faint, even alarming Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"Uh, cough cough!" Ye Qiu cleared his throat. "Actually, Xiaolan's condition wasn't your fault."
"Really?" Ning Rongrong looked at Ye Qiu with teary eyes.
"Of course it's true, why would I lie to you~"
"Yes, yes, yes! I knew it! It definitely wasn't the alcohol!" Xiao Lan ran over to Ning Rongrong, took her hand, and shook it.
"You still dare to say that!" Ye Qiu glared at the persistent Xiao Lan.
"Ah! Sister Rongrong, help me~" Xiao Lan immediately shrank behind Ning Rongrong.
"Pfft~" Ning Rongrong watched the interaction between the two and burst into laughter through her tears, almost blowing snot bubbles.
"Ye Qiu, don't worry, I promise I won't give Xiao Lan any more alcohol!"
"It's good that you keep your word!" Ye Qiu gave her a disapproving look.
"I promise!" Ning Rongrong wiped her tears with her sleeve, raised her little hand, and promised Ye Qiu. She
shook off the bitter-looking Xiao Lan and walked towards Ye Qiu.
"Ye Qiu, want to eat something together?"
"No need, I've already eaten, you guys eat!"
"No! I, I want my brother to stay with me!"
Xiao Lan rushed over, quickly forgetting about not having any wine, and grabbed Ye Qiu's hand.
"Brother, you haven't spent time with Xiao Lan in so long."
"Don't worry, I should be able to play with you a lot these next few days!"
Ye Qiu rubbed Xiao Lan's head; he hadn't spent much time with her in a while.
"Great! Come on! Help me and Rongrong peel shrimp~"
"Okay!"
Ye Qiu didn't refuse and was pulled by Xiao Lan to sit at the table, where Xiao Lan sat in his lap.
Ning Rongrong also sat next to Ye Qiu, looking at his profile, and suddenly realized that Ye Qiu seemed to have become even more handsome.
A faint smile appeared on her face, but unfortunately, it didn't last long before Xiao Lan ruined it.
"Brother~ why do you smell like a girl?"
Xiao Lan leaned against Ye Qiu, pouting, looking at him angrily, the knife and fork in her hands making a clattering sound.
"Have you been spending the last few days with other girls?"
"Uh, no way!" Ye Qiu denied it outright. Why would he go out with girls?
He was clearly doing important business.
"Really?"
"Really!"
"Mmm~"
Ye Qiu shoved the peeled shrimp into her mouth with a hint of annoyance.
Ning Rongrong, standing to the side, also stopped smiling, leaned close to Ye Qiu's neck, and sniffed. There was indeed a girl's unique fragrance.
She looked somewhat haggard, and even more dejected, poking at the bowl in front of her unhappily.
"Here, Miss Rongrong, have some too."
Ye Qiu put the peeled shrimp into her bowl, suddenly noticing that something was wrong with her.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing!" Ning Rongrong turned her face away, wanting to get angry but suppressing it.
Ye Qiu looked at her strangely, thinking she hadn't rested well and was a little emotionally unstable.
He reached out and wiped Xiao Lan's clothes a couple of times.
"Ah! Brother~ Don't go too far!"
"Alright, alright, your clothes are already dirty anyway, it's fine!"
"I!" Xiao Lan glared at Ye Qiu, gritting her teeth.
Ye Qiu ignored her, grabbed Ning Rongrong's wrist, and sent a cool, warm breath over it.
(End of Chapter)