Do Not Approach

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- Second possibility: If she only complimented your hands—especially in an abrupt way—she's probably into hands. This doesn't necessarily mean she likes you, but if you want to pursue her, then your hands will definitely be a plus.

In the darkness, Qin Yi glanced at her slender, delicate hands under the soft light, remaining silent.

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After an exhausting day, Mu Xiaoxiao was truly tired and sleepy. But she knew that the eldest miss wouldn't be able to sleep, so she wanted to keep her company.

She forced herself to stay awake, made herself a cup of coffee, and sat on the sofa waiting for the eldest miss, all the while thinking about her birthday.

If only she had known earlier. Now, there was so little time—she needed to pick up Qiuqiu tomorrow, and the day after, she'd be going to the hospital and dealing with admission paperwork.

There wasn't much time to prepare.

And... though she didn't want to admit it, deep down, Mu Xiaoxiao felt a tinge of insecurity. She knew exactly what kind of life the eldest miss came from. For someone like her, the gifts she received must always be the kind that cost a fortune.

Mu Xiaoxiao sighed quietly, taking out her phone to check her balance.

Her finances were tight. She had spent a large portion during her visit to the orphanage, and she still needed to save some for her sister.

So...

Mu Xiaoxiao rubbed her chin thoughtfully. She couldn't possibly buy the eldest miss a 19.9-yuan item with free shipping, could she?

When Qin Yi came downstairs, she saw Mu Xiaoxiao looking troubled.

It was rare to see her like this. She's really beautiful.

Only one small lamp was on in the living room, casting light on her figure. The soft glow highlighted her youthful energy, especially her large, expressive eyes, which were perfectly shaped. When she wasn't scolding people with a fierce demeanor, her gaze carried a natural charm—playfully seductive—different from her usual girlish aura.

Qin Yi stared at her for a while before wheeling herself toward the window, acting as if she hadn't noticed Mu Xiaoxiao at all.

"You're here."

The moment Mu Xiaoxiao saw the eldest miss approach, she quickly set aside her worries and walked over with a smile.

In just a short time, the eldest miss had changed her clothes—and she looked stunning.

Qin Yi was wearing a long white dress, its fabric draping over her slender, fair legs like petals. Her hair was down, partially veiling her profile with soft black strands. She had removed her makeup, revealing her bare face, and her lips, a faint red, which stirred a sense of tenderness in others.

Mu Xiaoxiao stared at her, and the small wrinkle of concern in her heart smoothed out completely.

What was she even worrying about?

Feeling the heat of Mu Xiaoxiao's gaze, Qin Yi's heart skipped a beat. She thought back to the first search result: She likes you and thinks everything about you is beautiful.

Now, without needing to ask directly, she could read the answer in Mu Xiaoxiao's eyes.

She must... think that everything about her was beautiful.

Seeing Qin Yi growing a little uneasy under her gaze, Mu Xiaoxiao chuckled and casually tossed a cushion on the floor, sitting next to Qin Yi's wheelchair.