Do Not Approach

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But was that really the case?

Mu Xiaoxiao hadn't expected that in her twentieth year, she would meet the eldest miss.

She became her entanglement. Her source of worry.

Even when she went out for just a day, she would miss her endlessly.

Thinking of this, Mu Xiaoxiao looked up at Qin Yi, who was gazing at her. Her eyes were gentle, her brows relaxed, no longer the sharpness and fierceness from before.

Unknowingly, Mu Xiaoxiao found a place for her in her heart, developing a dependence. She believed that no matter when, the eldest miss would be waiting for her, guarding her.

Just like earlier... As soon as she felt sad, she looked up and saw her watching her.

Mu Xiaoxiao smiled, playfully resting her face on Qin Yi's lap, gently rubbing against her. "I'm so happy to have met you."

Qin Yi's slender fingers brushed through her hair.

-"Had she drunk too much?"

Mu Xiaoxiao looked at her hand, grabbed it, shook her head, and softly said, "I haven't! You don't know how good my alcohol tolerance is." Her voice was soft and carried a hint of petulance.

Zhang Qiao, who was nearby, felt goosebumps rising. She thought she might vomit up the meat she had just eaten. My goodness, Teacher Mu has this side to her?

At school, Mu Xiaoxiao had quite the reputation; she was a bit of a celebrity. She even had an image to maintain outside, especially when facing the boys pursuing her, always waving her hand dismissively, decisively saying, "Focus on what you should at your age, classmate. Please study hard." She had never held back when rejecting others, if they persisted, she wouldn't even remain friends.

When had she ever been this coquettish?

With her face pressed against Qin Yi's lap, Mu Xiaoxiao felt her cool fingers gently brushing over her brow and eyes, and she grinned, "eldest miss, I'm really happy today. You should drink a little too."

Although she had already acknowledged her as an elder sister and a younger sister, there was less than half a month left before school started.

Everything in the world was constantly changing, and the future was unpredictable.

The best outcome would be for the eldest miss's legs to recover and for her to be able to speak again. However, waiting for her would be a series of difficult matters. She might have to return to Nanyang and struggle with her family, or perhaps she would re-enter the entertainment industry after a long absence. No matter which path it was, it wouldn't be easy for her.

And what about herself?

She would still have to return to her work as a busy bee, endlessly occupied, with no end in sight. That was what she had always wanted, fulfilling and empowering. But now, for some reason, it felt a little empty and lonely.

But why did she feel this way?

She and the eldest miss were like the heavens above and the earth below, weren't they?

The only reason she could be by Qin Yi's side was because of her body, because of her silent lips.

One day, once she recovered, they would become people from two different worlds.

These truths didn't need to be stated by anyone, Mu Xiaoxiao, having experienced so much, understood the cruelty and helplessness of reality better than anyone.

Her sudden drop in mood was surely due to the alcohol.

Mu Xiaoxiao rubbed against Qin Yi's leg, looking up at her, "I really like now." If only time could freeze like this.