Oh no! My online romance partner is actually a Miao holy maiden!

Xu Yi gritted his teeth and raised his hand.

He tried to stop her but couldn't, and could only watch as Xu Qin opened the wardrobe.

There was a row of clothes hanging neatly inside, and nothing else.

Xu Yi was stunned for a moment.

He clearly saw Bai Ling'er's inside with his own eyes just now.

Xu Qin glanced around and saw nothing unusual. She pursed her lips and was about to close the door when Xu Yi caught a glimpse of movement under the bed.

A pair of eyes were blinking at him from under the bed.

Bai Ling'er lay on the floor under the bed, her face pressed against the floor. She made a shushing gesture at him, her eyes sparkling, as if to say: Brother Yi, am I clever?

Xu Yi almost lost his composure and quickly looked away, giving Bai Ling'er a wink.

Bai Ling'er understood and pulled her head back.

Xu Qin closed the cabinet door and gave Xu Yi a cold, indifferent look.

"A batch of tattered clothes, hidden away like treasures."

Xu Yiqing cleared his throat and led the way to the living room, "Sis, please sit down, I'll get you some water."

Xu Qin followed her out and sat down on the sofa, without mentioning the matter in the wardrobe again.

Xu Yi poured a glass of water and handed it over, feeling a slight sense of relief.

After chatting for a few minutes, Xu Yi glanced at the time.

"Sis, why don't you drop off your luggage at the hotel first? You must be tired after traveling for so long, go and get some rest."

"I have an early class today..."

"Alright, alright, I'll leave now, I won't bother you anymore."

Xu Qin waved her hand and prepared to walk out.

"Big sister..." Xu Yi said with a grin, carrying her suitcase.

Xu Qin was speechless. From childhood to adulthood, Xu Yi's expression always meant he was up to no good.

"Spit it out if you have something to say."

Xu Yi flattered, "How about helping out your dear brother?"

"Get lost! Your parents have given you enough; 4 a month isn't enough?"

"It's not enough. The rent here is a thousand, and you know I eat a lot. How can this amount of money be enough? Look how thin I've become from hunger."

Xu Qin rolled her eyes at him, then took out her phone, tapped a few times, and said, "I've transferred the money to you."

Xu Yi looked at the transfer on her phone and her eyes crinkled with laughter. 2, that's great!

"Best farewell to Your Majesty."

The door closed, and Xu Yi slumped onto the sofa, letting out a long sigh of relief.

This isn't just sending my older sister off; it's like she's just narrowly escaped death.

Recalling the scene just now, Xu Yi twitched the corner of his mouth and cursed inwardly: Why do I still feel like I've been caught cheating... even though I'm the one who was forcibly taken.

"Ling'er, come out, the person is gone." Xu Yi called out to the bedroom.

The bedroom door creaked open.

Bai Ling'er crawled out from under the bed, dusted off her pale yellow dress, and skipped into the living room.

Her hair was still a little messy, but it did not diminish her innocence at all.

"Brother Yi, your sister is so imposing! Even through the closet door, she seemed fierce to me, even more so than my older brother!"

Bai Ling'er moved closer and sat on the armrest of the sofa, tilting her head to look at him.

"She's been a devil since she was a child." Xu Yi rubbed his temples and got up to go to the kitchen to dump the overly salty tomato and egg stir-fry.

But then he suddenly remembered that Bai Ling'er was still around. Wouldn't this hurt her feelings? If she was unhappy, would she take it out on him?

At the same time, Xu Qin had just walked a short distance.

Then I remembered that I had left my car keys in Xu Yi's house.

Then she slapped her forehead and suddenly remembered that she still had the key to that kid's apartment.

She picked up her suitcase and started walking back.

As Xu Yi was brainstorming, a faint metallic clanging sound came from outside the door.

That was the sound of a key turning the lock.

Xu Yi's scalp instantly tingled.

Oh, by the way, my older sister has a spare key to this apartment!

"It's too late!"

There's no time to hide Bai Ling'er in the bedroom now; she'd probably be discovered before they even arrived. The living room is out of the question; it's obvious.

Let alone a living person, even a mouse, my older sister could spot it at a glance with her sharp eyes.

Xu Yi didn't bother to explain at all. He grabbed Bai Ling'er's wrist and dragged her towards the bathroom next door.

Bai Ling'er stumbled as he pulled her, and before she could react, Xu Yi shoved her into the cramped bathroom.

"Bang!"

The bathroom door had just closed when the living room door was pushed open with a "click".

Xu Qin walked back in, wearing high heels.

In the bathroom, Xu Yi had a sudden inspiration and turned on the shower faucet.

"Splash splash~~"

The loud sound of rushing water instantly filled the enclosed space, drowning out the two people's breathing.

"Xu Yi?"

Sure enough, Xu Qin's suspicious voice rang out in the living room, accompanied by the approaching sound of high heels, "You're taking a shower so early in the morning?"

Xu Yi called out through the door, "Ah! Right! Sis, why are you back again? I just finished eating and worked up a sweat, so I'm taking a shower to cool off!"

The footsteps outside stopped at the bathroom door.

Xu Qin's voice came through the door, tinged with a hint of disdain: "I left my car keys on the sofa. Don't you usually hate taking a shower in the morning? Why are you being so particular today?"

"People change!"

As Xu Yi shouted, he stared intently at Bai Ling'er in front of him, his heart pounding like a drum.

The bathroom was filled with steam, and the space was small to begin with, so the two of them were standing almost chest to chest.

Bai Ling'er was tilting her head slightly, her beautiful eyes appearing particularly dark in the mist.

She stared intently at Xu Yi, her gaze slowly moving from his eyes to his chest, which was heaving with tension.

She suddenly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Brother Yi, are you nervous?"

Startled by Bai Ling'er's sudden movement, Xu Yi took a half step back and bumped into the wall, his brows furrowing slightly.

He covered Bai Ling'er's mouth with his hand.

"What's that sound? Why do I hear a girl's voice?" Xu Qin asked, puzzled.

Xu Yi's breath hitched. If someone saw him like this, it would be even harder to explain...

"I'm watching a video."

Xu Qin didn't press the matter further, but said something outside.

"I'm taking my things and leaving. You hurry up and go to class after you've finished washing up."

"Alright, sis, take care!"

Xu Yi was completely exhausted when the heavy sound of the front door closing and then being locked came from the inside.

He turned off the tap with a snap.

The restroom fell silent instantly, with only the sound of their breathing remaining.

Xu Yi wiped the sweat from his face and turned his head, only to meet Bai Ling'er's gaze, which was almost touching his.

Bai Ling'er leaned forward, slowly wrapped her arms around Xu Yi's waist, and pressed her head against his chest, listening to the frantic heartbeat within.

She looked up, a smile playing on her lips.

"Brother Yi, your heart is beating so fast."

Xu Yi, his body pressed against the tiles, chuckled dryly, "How could I not jump fast? I almost got spotted."

Bai Ling'er's fingers gently caressed his waist as she asked softly, "Brother Yi, are you really not lying to me?"

She tilted her head, and she was smiling, but Xu Yi only felt a chill run down his spine.

"Brother Yi, are you really going to take Ling'er to meet your family, or do you think Ling'er will embarrass you?"

"Or are you saying you don't want your family to know I exist at all?"