I am the old, fiery-faced man from the senior department.

If one were wise, one should go with the flow instead of saying something so unromantic.

But if one doesn't understand the affection in the gentleman's eyes...

Could it be that what happened in the afternoon has caused him to have a delusion?

"..."

Only after dark did he realize the implications of his actions during the day.

Although she felt a slight regret, she didn't think Bai Zhou was such a superficial person, so she didn't feel sorry for him.

"There's still a little time before bedtime, Ah Xi, would you like to have a drink with me?"

Because of the children, and considering that drinking might make them very unreliable during the New Year, Xi didn't prepare any drinks for dinner. Now, with only the two of them here, and it being the warm spring season with a bright moon, it was the perfect time to light a fire and have a small drink.

"Since you are in such a good mood, I am naturally happy to oblige."

Drinking with ordinary people at night is boring. But drinking with Xi is a delightful experience during the day, and one should accompany him to the end, both emotionally and logically.

The two men gaze at each other, raise their cups, and drink together, their blue-and-white porcelain cups filled with sake.

"Sir... after Sister's movie ends, will you still leave?"

Perhaps emboldened by the alcohol, Bai Zhou finally voiced the question that had been lingering in his mind for so long.

"...What does Ah Xi think?"

Xi didn't answer immediately, but instead threw the question back at him.

"Me..."

Bai Zhou shook his head, smiled self-consciously, and said:

"I don't know what I can do to persuade you to stay."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Xi raised her hand and grasped Bai Zhou's wrist, placing his hand on her right wrist under his gaze. There lay the scale ornament he had given her.

As the saying goes, there is a first time and a second time, but not a third or fourth time.

"This is the third time we've parted and reunited, and I will never be separated from Ah Xi again."

Xi flipped her wrist over and clasped it with his, her face showing no hint of teasing.

If she sets her mind on something and makes up her mind, she will definitely do it.

"gentlemen……"

"So, Ah Xi."

Xi leaned over to him, throwing the wine from her cup onto the ground, soaking the earth beneath their feet.

"us……"

Xi wanted to say those words, but due to shyness and lack of understanding, she stammered and couldn't form a sentence.

"Well……"

Ultimately, she spoke through action. With her lips, she deprived Bai Zhou of his ability to speak, and in doing so, she gained a deeper understanding of just how eloquent he was.

"Ah Xi...why...are you so skilled?"

After the kiss ended, Xi was like a pool of spring water, her whole body weak and sore, only able to utter a few words in Bai Zhou's embrace.

"gentlemen……"

Bai Zhou did not respond; to be precise, he reciprocated with action, using his own actions to keep Xi from having time to attend to these trivial matters.

The moon is dim and the water is clear; the mountains are barren and the rivers are dry.

■

"Waaah..."

Xi woke up groggily as the sun shone into the room.

Only upon waking did she realize how serious the consequences of indulging in momentary pleasure could be.

"It's both sour and bloated..."

Yesterday, because she didn't want to give up so quickly, Xi pestered Bai Zhou to do it a few more times. Although the process was very enjoyable, when she woke up now, she felt a burning pain down there, so Xi couldn't help but vent her resentment on the person next to her who was smiling at her.

"Stupid Ah Xi... You bullied me like that... Did you feel so happy seeing me cry?"

"Sir... um, sir, please be gentle... don't..."

Bai Zhou was a step too late. With Xi's gentle pats and caresses, the thing that had brought her both joy and sorrow the night before once again stood proudly, ready to be touched.

"Again... Silly Ah Xi... Are you a dog? How come you can't get enough to eat?"

Now that they are completely open with each other, and after he saw how embarrassing she looked, Xi has lowered her guard a bit and can now tell him things that she used to be ashamed to say.

"Mr. Tong, it will never be enough."

Despite being scolded like this, Bai Zhou just chuckled, pulled Xi into his arms, and uttered some sweet nothings he had learned, which naturally elicited a series of tender and playful pats from Xi.

Returning to my sixty-two good sisters, a quilt

Hmm... (stares)

"Look what I found! A lone sunset!"

The red and white fairy peeked out from the door frame and looked into the living room. Soon, her gaze settled on the painter who was engrossed in reading a book.

"Oh! My dear sister..."

Nian tiptoed over and gave Xi a bear hug, affectionately pressing her cheek against hers as she greeted her.

But immediately, she caught a whiff of her sister's rich, sweet scent, the scent of daytime.

"Nian... what are you doing?"

Xi twisted her body, trying to break free from her sister's grasp, but unfortunately, she was not strong enough and struggled for a long time without moving an inch.

"Oh, my dear sister."

Nian pressed her nose against her sister's slender neck and took a deep breath, a strange action that made Xi tremble violently.

"What exactly are you doing, Nian?"

"I just wanted to see how far you've come."

Sensing the unusual movement emanating from his younger sister, Nian's face showed a hint of resentment.

You little rascal, you eat your older sister during the day and your younger sister at night. Will you be asking for a rice bowl next time?

"What did you say... what stage have we reached...?"

Seeing that Xi was still stubbornly refusing to admit it, Nian repeated the action he had just performed. Xi's body trembled again, and a faint pink tinge appeared on her fair skin.

"Hmph, still won't admit it? This is his favorite position."

I love teasing her while inhaling her scent...

"..."

When Nian pointed out the absurdity of the previous night so bluntly, Xi became even more shy, lowered her head, and didn't say a word.

"Hey, give me some response, Xi. This silence isn't like you."

Seeing his sister's expression, Nian grinned mischievously, seizing this rare opportunity to continue bullying her.

"Did Xiaobai go too far yesterday and...hehehe...knock you out?"

"So verbose!"

Mentioning that shameful matter, Xi suppressed her shame and indignation and muttered a low snort, which only provoked Nian to laugh even more arrogantly.

"Ah, I knew it! Silly little white rabbit has absolutely no compassion for people."

Nian raised his hands and gestured in front of Xi, continuing, "Hey, Xi, isn't Xiaobai delicious? Once you've tasted such a treasure, no one can resist it again."

"But it seems that neither Xi nor I can eat it all at once."

"..."

At this moment, Xi really wants to hurry back into the painting and wash her ears thoroughly with clean water.

That guy actually said such a ridiculous and insane thing... What does he mean by saying that once you try it, you'll be addicted and never be able to resist again...?

And who's as weak as her, unable to eat it all at once... Ugh~, it seems like I really can't eat it all...

Thinking about the scene from last night, Xi felt her head spinning.

"Hmph, Xi can't hold on by herself, can she?"

Even though she was much stronger than Xi, she could only beg for mercy in front of Bai Zhou. Now she could already imagine her younger sister's pitiful appearance last night.

"So what..."

Nian grabbed Xi's hand and said something that shocked Xi.

"Let's join forces, my sister."

"Teaming up... Are you drunk on fake alcohol, Nian?"

Xi couldn't understand how Nian could so openly discuss the division of daylight in front of her.

"Don't rush, let me explain."

He released her and lightly jumped to sit on the table to talk to her face to face.

"I didn't just say that out of a sudden lapse of judgment."

She raised her hand and pointed at Xi, then at herself.

"You should know that besides you and me, there are others who also have their eyes on Xiaobai,"

"Leaving aside others, just look at my brother. His attitude towards Xiaobai is almost like that of a brainless fan of an idol. If he had been born a woman, he would probably have been clinging to Xiaobai for a hundred years longer than us."

"..."

Upon hearing this, several figures instantly flashed through Xi's mind.

"So, before those guys find an opportunity to make their move, we need to finalize Xiaobai's ownership and keep a close eye on that little rascal."