Do Not Approach

50

She knew Qin Yi better than anyone else. She was proud and aloof, having lived in a secluded world, keeping everyone at arm's length. But for Qiuyi, for her mom, how much had Miss Qin done?

Such kindness was never spoken of, but Mu Xiaoxiao understood it all too well.

Qin Yi's hand secretly reached out, wanting to pinch Mu Xiaoxiao's cheek, but she abruptly stopped mid-reach. She caught the warm gaze of Su Qiuyun looking over, and instantly retracted her hand as if caught doing something wrong.

Su Qiuyun smiled and nodded slightly at her, and Mu Xiaoxiao found it adorable how Miss Qin seemed so uneasy in front of her mom.

......

It took a lot of effort to prepare these meals. Though it was all home-cooked food, each dish was light and tailored to Su Qiuyun's tastes.

Having traveled a long way, Su Qiuyun was a bit hungry and picked up her chopsticks to taste the lotus root. Surprised, she nodded approvingly. "This is really delicious."

Qin Yi smiled faintly, and Mu Xiaoxiao is captivated by Miss Qin's smile tonight, counting that she had smiled more than all the time she had known her combined.

She is truly beautiful.

From now on, she needed to make sure to get her to smile more every day.

With that thought, she stood up to get some wine. "Mom, it's rare for you to be here, let's have some wine to celebrate!"

She really wanted to see Miss Qin drink wine.

Su Qiuyun looked at Mu Xiaoxiao, a bit surprised. "Since when did you start drinking?"

In a mother's eyes, a child was always a child, no matter their age. So when she saw Mu Xiaoxiao wanting to drink, she felt a little unprepared.

Xiaoxiao brought over a bottle of red wine she had bought online, smirking. "You always see me as a child. Look, I specially bought this red wine for you, just waiting for you to drink it! Didn't they say red wine is good for women when drunk in moderation? It helps with beauty and skincare."

Su Qiuyun handed her the glass, kindly looking at Qin Yi. "How about a little?"

Miss Qin sat up straight in her wheelchair, casually brushing her hair back, and replied slowly and reservedly, "I... I don't drink."

Mu Xiaoxiao: "..."

What the-

Miss Qin, are you saying this with your eyes wide open?

Su Qiuyun looked at Mu Xiaoxiao, puzzled by her strong reaction.

Seeing Mu Xiaoxiao's expression change, Qin Yi maintained her composed smile, her friendly hand reaching under the table to squeeze Mu Xiaoxiao's thigh and giving it a gentle twist.

Mu Xiaoxiao gasped, turning to Su Qiuyun, "Yes, Miss Qin doesn't drink. She doesn't do things like smoke or drink alcohol. She's very well-behaved."

Su Qiuyun nodded, "That's better self-control than you have."

Mu Xiaoxiao: "..."

This really unfair is beyond reason.

While eating, Su Qiuyun naturally chatted with Mu Xiaoxiao about family matters: which child had done well in school, which one was in good health, and which child had someone wanting to adopt them. She understood Xiaoxiao's character and always brought good news without mentioning any worries. When talking to Mu Xiaoxiao, she wouldn't neglect Qin Yi, occasionally casting a warm glance in her direction.