Do Not Approach

Chapter 23: I miss you.

Perhaps the eldest miss herself wasn't even aware of how intense and greedy her gaze had become.

Qin Yi's eyes followed Mu Xiaoxiao like clouds chasing the wind. She watched as Mu Xiaoxiao finished the oath, then bent down to gently embrace a child nearby, smiling warmly as she touched the child's hair and whispered something close to their ear. Another child ran up, arms wide for a hug, and Mu Xiaoxiao welcomed them all with open arms.

Her smile was so radiant.

Her eyes were full of life.

Even the way the wind tousled her hair made one want to follow her endlessly.

Liu Wannian, who had followed Qin Yi for years, was stunned. He usually didn't dare to stare directly at her for long, but now, his eyes were wide open.

In all these years, he had never seen the eldest miss wear such an expression.

She and Mu Xiaoxiao...

Are they...?

Qin Yi stood frozen, her gaze fixed on Mu Xiaoxiao without moving an inch. Next to her, Liu Wannian sneakily timed it-it took a full fifteen minutes before Mu Xiaoxiao and the children were called in to eat by the director. During that entire time, it was as if Qin Yi hadn't even blinked.

The wind blew, but Qin Yi's heart was still racing wildly. She stood in silence for a long time, her hand resting over her chest.

What's happening to me?

Liu Wannian, pretending not to notice anything, was shouting internally.

Eldest Miss! Eldest Miss! You are in love!

Qin Yi was puzzled over her feelings for a while before turning her gaze toward Liu Wannian.

He immediately straightened up, wearing an 'I saw nothing, I know nothing' expression.

Qin Yi knew that Liu Wannian had been with his girlfriend for many years. She wanted to ask him what it felt like to see his girlfriend smile, but her pride kept her from asking such a childish question.

Someone as smart, beautiful, and dignified as her-how could she possibly act as naive as Mu Xiaoxiao?

This heartbeat must be due to the heat-just some shortness of breath from the hot weather.

Meanwhile, Mu Xiaoxiao was happily munching on cola chicken wings, completely unaware that Qin Yi had been there. In fact, she was childishly arranging chicken bones into the shape of a 'Transformer' sitting in a wheelchair. She even took a picture and sent it to Qin Yi.

[Look, Eldest Miss! In my heart, this is what you're like.]

Thinking of Qin Yi made Mu Xiaoxiao smile. To her, even if the eldest miss was in a wheelchair-Qin Yi was invincible, majestic, and awe-inspiring.

Just as Qin Yi was about to leave, she received the message. Her heart, which had only just begun to settle, started beating wildly again.

Why is it so hot today?!

Hearing the notification sound, Liu Wannian couldn't help but glance at her.

Qin Yi shot him a cold glance, clearly annoyed.

Why is there another message?

Liu Wannian: ...

Oh dear, when will the eldest miss ever stop being so tsundere?

Falling in love was a hazy sweetness-like soft pink clouds hiding little bursts of joy and excitement, tinged with a hint of bitterness. This was something Qin Yi had never experienced before.