Knock knock!
That night, Ye Qiu knocked on Ning Rongrong's door.
She hadn't left since returning today, spending the entire day eating candied hawthorns in Tiandou City.
Ye Qiu was carrying a food box.
Beside her, Xiao Lan cupped her hands into a megaphone shape and softly called into the room.
"Sister Rongrong~ Time to eat!"
"Here's Xiao Lan's favorite sweet and sour pork ribs and candied hawthorns. Ah! Brother~!"
Xiao Lan cried out in pain, clutching her head and pouting, looking at Ye Qiu strangely, wondering why he had hit her on the head!
Ye Qiu looked at her irritably. What did her eating have to do with what she liked to eat?
"Go pack what you need to take tomorrow!"
"Xiao Lan doesn't need to take anything?"
"Hmm~?" Ye Qiu glared at her.
"Okay! Brother, don't be angry~ Xiao Lan will go right now!" She took Ye Qiu's hand, swayed her body, and after a few moments of coquettishness, went back to her room.
"Ahem." Ye Qiu cleared his throat, preparing to knock on the door again.
The door opened, and a strong smell of alcohol wafted out.
The pungent odor made Ye Qiu frown.
Ning Rongrong was dressed the same as during the day, but her eyes were swollen, suggesting she had been crying for a long time; the tear tracks on her face hadn't dried yet.
Her face was flushed, her eyes glazed, and she was already slightly drunk.
Her voice was hoarse.
"Ye Qiu~"
Seeing him, her half-closed eyes brightened slightly, and she opened her arms as if to embrace him, but then stopped.
"Drinking again?" He glanced at the bottle in her hand; the bright red liquid inside stirred up some unpleasant memories.
"Hmph! What's it to you!" Ning Rongrong pouted, turning her head away, seemingly not wanting to see Ye Qiu, but her eyes were already squinting as she secretly watched him.
"Speak, what do you want from me?"
"To bring you food! Aren't you hungry?"
"Ye Qiu! You're not allowed in! Ah!"
Without her permission, Ye Qiu grabbed her face, pushed her aside, and walked straight into the room. He
was about to put the food box on the table when he found it was already full.
The table was covered with empty wine bottles she had drunk from.
"Get out! I'm already full!"
Ning Rongrong ran over, grabbing Ye Qiu's arm to push him out.
Unfortunately, her small arms and legs couldn't move him at all.
Using his divine power, he collected all the bottles and put down the food box.
Ye Qiu sat down at the table.
"Since you're full, let's talk!"
"What's there to talk about!" Ning Rongrong shouted angrily, slamming the wine bottle heavily in front of Ye Qiu. *
Bang!* Some of the wine splashed from the bottle onto Ye Qiu's face.
Ye Qiu didn't react at all, raising his head and staring intently at her.
They stared at each other.
Ning Rongrong's eyes shifted from initial fierceness to stubborn defiance, and then to panic and confusion.
Slowly, tears welled up, and she blinked pitifully, tears starting to flow uncontrollably again.
Afraid that Ye Qiu would be angry, she hurriedly tried to wipe them away with her sleeve.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."
"Haha, it's alright!" Ye Qiu found it somewhat amusing; he hadn't blamed her.
He grabbed her hand and pulled her to sit on the stool next to him.
As soon as she sat down, she raised her hand as if to hit him, but then couldn't help but slump onto the table, sobbing.
"You bastard! You...you cheated! Why...why do I always have to do it?"
Looking at this little devil who should have been fearless, Ye Qiu fell silent.
"I'm sorry!"
"I don't want to hear that!" Ning Rongrong looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears.
Ye Qiu reached out and wiped away her tears, his voice softening considerably.
"What do you want to hear? Ask, and I'll answer."
"Okay!"
Ning Rongrong sniffled, stopping her sobs, and looked at him earnestly.
"You...you still hate me?"
"How could I!" Ye Qiu couldn't bring himself to hate her now. Honestly, Ning Rongrong was truly devoted to him!
"Then why didn't you want me?"
"I...I just hadn't thought it through then. And later I wanted to explain, but you bit me..."
Ye Qiu scratched his head; it wasn't something you could just take as you pleased!
"So you mean it was my fault! You're lying to me, aren't you!"
Her voice rose from low to high, Ning Rongrong grabbed his collar, her beautiful eyes flashing with anger, glaring at him, tears streaming down her chin.
She spoke with a pitiful, tearful voice, her voice full of grievance.
"I haven't thought it through! I haven't figured out why you're in such a hurry to sever ties with me! Why you even left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
"What sever ties? I'm just taking Xiao Lan to cultivate. Don't you know her personality? She definitely can't stay still, so I'll definitely bring her back to see you often. My soul skill is very fast!"
Hearing Ye Qiu's explanation, Ning Rongrong's eyelashes trembled slightly. She blinked, staring blankly at him, even her crying almost stopping.
"Really!?"
Seeing Ye Qiu nod heavily, Ning Rongrong let go of him, a bitter feeling rising in her heart. She had actually cried for so long because of this! And drunk so much alcohol!
"It's all your fault!" She viciously pounced into Ye Qiu's arms, her fangs already bared.
Ye Qiu was prepared, but he didn't expect Ning Rongrong to only leave a light kiss on his shoulder, not actually bite him.
"Yes! It's all my fault!" Encircling her waist, Ye Qiu slowly nodded.
"Ye Qiu!" Ning Rongrong leaned on his shoulder, her voice still carrying a hint of fear. "I have one last question!"
"Ask me, I'll tell you the truth!"
He seemed a little conflicted, and then remained silent for a long time.
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Her wine-red face flushed even more, and she leaned close to Ye Qiu's ear, her voice trembling slightly.
"Do you...do you like me or not?"
"A little!" Ye Qiu was slightly taken aback, but without hesitation, he quickly answered.
"Phew~" Ye Qiu could feel the delicate body in his arms relax a bit.
"What kind of answer is that?" Ning Rongrong's eyes finally lit up again, but she wasn't very satisfied with the answer.
She tightened her arms around Ye Qiu's neck, her voice carrying a hint of joy, almost like a spoiled child, and rubbed her cheek against his.
"Be...more accurate!"
"I like you!" After saying those two words, Ye Qiu felt a little relieved and couldn't help but hug the beauty in his arms tighter.
"Hehe~ I knew it!"
I knew I, Ning Rongrong, wasn't that bad! As she laughed, two lines of clear tears streamed down her face again.
She turned her head and looked at Ye Qiu.
Her teary blue eyes were hazy, but the hope, shyness, and love hidden within them were still conveyed.
"Then, then prove it!"
A weak voice trailed off, her neck turning a pale color, her lips slightly upturned, and she leaned forward.
"I...I need some time," Ye Qiu said, looking at the shy girl before him, his face showing difficulty.
"Ye Qiu!" Ning Rongrong knew perfectly well what he was struggling with! She placed his hand on her face and wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
"You're not allowed to think about other women at a time like this!"
Their foreheads pressed together, Ning Rongrong looked at him with alluring eyes, her voice soft and sweet.
"There's plenty of time in the future! But right now, I just need a moment, just a moment! Ye Qiu~" "
..." After a moment's hesitation, Ye Qiu looked at the pink lips before him and slowly leaned forward.
Ning Rongrong stared at Ye Qiu's every move, her hands around his neck suddenly gripping his collar tightly, her heart racing, her eyes sparkling—this was the difference between being proactive and passive.
"Ah~!" A crisp exclamation rang out from the doorway.
"Ah!?" Ning Rongrong shoved Ye Qiu away abruptly, nearly falling to the ground. Her chest heaved, and before she could even wipe the drool from her mouth, she immediately looked towards the door.
"Xiao Lan!" She hadn't closed the door properly; the fiery sunset had almost made smoke rise from above.
Ye Qiu noticed her too.
His face flushed slightly, and he wiped the drool from his mouth with his sleeve, striding aggressively towards Xiao Lan.
Xiao Lan, covering her eyes, saw the situation was bad and immediately tried to run away.
"Brother~! No, Xiao Lan didn't mean to peek~ Ah!"
"Ah! Brother! Xiao Lan won't do it again. Ah~"
Xiao Lan's cries of pain carried far.
In the distance, Bone Douluo, along with Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi, hid in the void, quietly watching the courtyard where Ye Qiu was.
"Haha. It seems our little witch won't be so smug anymore!" Ning Fengzhi said with a laugh.
"Fengzhi, do you really think highly of this kid?" Bone Douluo frowned, somewhat puzzled and annoyed. This kid was planning to juggle several relationships!
"Uncle Bone, you'll find out later!" Ning Fengzhi smiled mysteriously.
"Hmph! If I don't appease him, I'll chop him down!" Sword Douluo snorted coldly, his sword twirling in the air with a beautiful flourish.
In the courtyard, Xiao Lan's wails quickly subsided.
Ye Qiu didn't do anything to her, just held her in his arms and pinched her fair cheek.
"Why were you yelling so loudly?" Ye Qiu glared at Xiao Lan, annoyed. "
I...I thought brother was going to flick Xiao Lan's forehead again!" Startled, her eyes were still a little wet.
"Hmm?" She noticed a slightly metallic taste in her mouth, the taste of blood.
"Rongrong, are you alright?"
Ye Qiu had just turned around when...
*Bang!*
The sound of the door closing answered him.
"I'm fine!"
Leaning against the door, Ning Rongrong touched her lips, which bore teeth marks. She had actually bitten them!
Her eyes were resentful, but her face held a smile.
'That damned Little Blue! Humph! And that blockhead, he bit so hard!'
"Ye Qiu!" She called out again.
"I'm here! What's wrong?" Outside, Ye Qiu also walked to the door, looking at the dark figure on the doorframe.
Ning Rongrong covered her pretty face, feeling embarrassed, but she still had to speak.
Facing the door, she seemed to have returned to her first appearance, her voice clear and slightly domineering.
"Ye Qiu! No matter what, I've already stamped your seal! If you dare to abandon me later, I... I'll have Grandpa Sword and the others castrate you! Ye Qiu! Do you hear me!?"
"Huh? You just said you only wanted one time!"
"Ye Qiu!" *Bang!*
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong roared and forcefully opened the door.
In the distance, Sword and Bone Douluo exchanged a glance, somewhat eager to act!
"Ye Qiu! You scumbag!"
"I know~"
Ning Rongrong's cursing was interrupted by Ye Qiu's gentle voice.
He stepped forward and placed his finger near her lips; a faint green light flashed, and the mark on her lips disappeared instantly.
"Hehe. How is it? Still hurts?"
"You bastard! You—"
Ning Rongrong threw herself into Ye Qiu's arms, laughing and cursing. Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Lan jumped over.
"Brother, brother! Xiao Lan wants a stamp too! Xiao Lan wants one too."
Several black lines appeared on Ye Qiu's forehead as he tapped her little head with his finger and pushed her away.
"Go play somewhere else!"
"Pfft. Haha!"
In the distance, three figures disappeared from their original positions in the void.
(End of this chapter)