The anchor I was supposed to meet turned out to be my student.

"Onii-chan, you should also learn to rely on me. I'm all grown up now and can share a lot of things with you. Onii-chan, you can release any pressure you have here with Kokoro... just like now."

Undeniably, lying in Xin Ning's soft and fragrant embrace and resting with my eyes closed really did release all the pressure in my body temporarily. Just as Xin Ning said, I rarely rely on her, but now I realize that Xin Ning has grown up and become someone I can rely on. At least she can comfort me in her own way.

"If you like it, Onii-chan, you can always let me know. I'm here to serve you, both physically and mentally~"

"Xin Ning has grown up, and I'm so happy." My chaotic mood calmed down under Xin Ning's gentle touch, and the fatigue from work gradually eased.

Xin Ning looked down at me and smiled, "Then Onii-chan can take a nap first. Xin Ning will stay here and watch over you."

"Okay, but if you're uncomfortable using this pillow, remember to tell me. Don't try to tough it out, okay?"

"I know~"

The fragrance emanating from Xin Ning was even more effective than the calming incense, and I gradually found myself falling asleep. But suddenly, something even more fragrant and soft pressed gently against my face. I opened my eyes slightly and saw that Xin Ning had bent down and brought her small mouth close to one of my ears. Then I heard her deliberately low and soft voice.

"Xin Ning recently learned some simple sleep aids using AS.MR, which can help Onii-chan relax his brain and fall asleep faster."

"But doesn't this thing require props and headphones?" (This thing probably relies on various instrumental or vocal sounds echoing in your ears to help you fall asleep and relax.)

While gently stroking my outer ear with her fingertips, Xin Ning softly scolded, "Onii-chan is so stupid. People wear headphones because they're watching videos. I'm right next to you right now, why would you need headphones? I'm practically right next to your ear..."

I was definitely stupid...

"Then Onii-chan, you can sleep on the pillow first. It'll be easier for me to do As Mr. for you if I get off on the sofa."

Then Xin Ning grabbed a cushion and put it under my head. She found a stool and sat down next to me. To be honest, the sweet fragrance emanating from her just now made me even more reluctant to leave, as did Xin Ning's soft thighs...

"Onii-chan, wait a moment, I'm getting my ear pick out..."

It seems they also offer ear cleaning services; it seems they came prepared. Xin Ning is very thoughtful.

I closed my eyes again, somewhat looking forward to seeing how skilled Xin Ning would be. Although she was just a beginner, that didn't matter. What mattered was that she was a beautiful girl with a sweet voice.

Suddenly, I felt a soft, tingling breath near my ear...

"Onii-chan~ Time for bed, or I'm going to tickle you!"

Then came a soft, tingling sound from the mouth...

That's absolutely fantastic!

This thing not only didn't help me sleep, it actually made it harder to fall asleep... The reason is...

"Xin Ning, you're doing very well, but there's one thing you could change a little, otherwise the sleep aid effect won't be enough..."

"What is it, Onii-chan?"

I felt a little embarrassed to say it directly to Xin Ning, so I said more tactfully, "Could you please use a slightly more innocent tone...?"

"I don't understand what Onii-chan is saying..."

Xin Ning took out her ear cleaner again and started cleaning my ears. She gently scraped around the outer ear a few times, then went deeper into the ear and started scraping. Not only did the tingling sensation give my sensory nerves a great experience, but the sound of the ear cleaner scraping against the ear canal also brought me ultimate pleasure.

"Onii-chan, go to sleep quickly~ I'll watch over you~"

After speaking into my right ear, she switched to my left ear and gently blew a breath, saying, "Honey, go to sleep now~ mua~ love you~"

The moment I heard Xin Ning call me "husband," I felt like my brain was about to explode. The shock was so intense it was impossible to sleep! Forget about using a donut to help me fall asleep!

"Xin Ning, you..."

"Onii-chan, please don't talk. I'm just putting what I've learned into practice. Just listen and sleep well, don't worry about it..."

But how am I supposed to get a good night's sleep...?

Forget it, forget it. If I don't think about it too much, I should be able to fall asleep.

"Honey, do you want to hear the dragon roar? Awooo~ The dragon's going to eat you, I'm biting~"

Then my ear was actually bitten by Xin Ning's cherry-like lips, and it felt as if I had been transported from a temperate region to a tropical region, warm and humid.

I quickly sat up and waved my hands, saying, "No, no, Xin Ning, this isn't helping me sleep, it'll only make me have insomnia. Let's just get a proper ear cleaning and massage..."

Xin Ning covered her mouth and chuckled, saying, "Okay, then I won't say anything. I just didn't expect Onii-chan to be so sensitive to sounds. Actually, I didn't say anything..."

The key point is that her tone was really... suggestive...

I lay back down, closed my eyes, and began to feel Xin Ning's soft little hands gently massaging my chest, sometimes making circles on it.

This actually helps me sleep; this is true physical relaxation. The previous method only made my body more excited and unable to sleep...

After massaging my chest, we moved on to my abdomen. Xin Ning controlled the pressure very well, which gradually made me feel sleepy...

"Onii-chan, go to sleep now, Kokoro will stay with you~"

"Um……"

As my consciousness began to fade, I wondered if it was just my imagination, but Xin Ning's hand seemed to have moved down a little more...

But because I hadn't slept well all night, and it was now the time of day when I was most sleepy, I didn't want to open my already drowsy eyelids. I just murmured a little something to Xin Ning and asked her to take my hand.

"I didn't see clearly, it was an accident... Go to sleep, Xin Ning won't bump into it again."

"Um……"

Only when I felt Xin Ning's hand move back to my chest did I feel at ease enough to fall asleep.

……

……

I don't know if it was a sound from my sleep or from reality, but I think I heard a faint kissing sound...

Gradually, I became more conscious and felt the movement of my lips. After being stunned for two seconds, I suddenly came to my senses and remembered what had happened before I fell asleep. Xin Ning was right next to me, watching over me as I slept.

I suddenly opened my eyes, and what came into view was that pretty face that I knew all too well. I was so shocked that I couldn't speak and was completely stunned. It was precisely because I was stunned that Xin Ning didn't notice that I had woken up at all. She was still kissing me passionately with her eyes closed...

That was an expression that mixed pain and excitement...

My speculation about what Bi Antong had told me—that Xin Ning liked me—and various clues from my memories suddenly flooded back, bringing with them a constant assault of fear and confusion.

(Second update later, please vote for me to help me climb the monthly vote ranking~ Also, Yao Yao's cheongsam draft is out in the group~ The finished product will be posted on the 12th.)

Chapter 62, Section 572: Xin Ning, you're still lying!

2021-02-10T19:09:11

Xin Ning's expression was undeniable; it was a true reflection of her inner feelings. The pain of unrequited love and the joy of seizing fleeting moments of pleasure were intertwined on her pretty face. To an outsider, it would only evoke pity, but to me, it did not evoke the slightest pity, only a growing anger.

I'm furious at myself for being so oblivious, for not noticing Xin Ning's feelings for me until Bi Antong reminded me; I'm also furious at myself for ignoring my mother's words and carelessly being intimate with Xin Ning, allowing her to develop a deep attachment; I'm furious at Xin Ning's immaturity and lack of sense of boundaries! Although she is indeed Xu Lehan's sister, it's still hard to accept, even impossible...

I gently reached out and placed my hands on Xin Ning's shoulders. She was startled by my sudden movement and opened her eyes wide. Our eyes met. She was so shocked to be caught stealing a kiss that she didn't react for a long time and didn't let go of my lips.

I gently pushed her away and sat up at the same time. The atmosphere suddenly became silent. Xin Ning, who had come to her senses, hurriedly covered her lips with her hand, but it was no use. We both knew what had happened.

"Oh, Onii-chan, I, I..."

"Xin Ning, do you know what you're doing?" I said in a low voice, suppressing my unspeakable emotions.

"It was just a kiss... that's all..."

"Just a kiss? Xin Ning, how can you say it so casually!" I couldn't hold back my temper any longer.

Xin Ning quickly came over and hugged my arm, acting cute as usual, "Onii-chan, don't be angry... What do you want to eat this afternoon? Let's go to the market together~"

I remained silent. The more Xin Ning avoided the topic, the more certain I became that her feelings for me were more than just casual. The stolen kiss earlier was irrefutable proof!

But Xin Ning still changed the subject with a smile, "Onii-chan, let's go grocery shopping. What do you want to eat? Xin Ning will cook it for you tonight. And let me tell you, I recently learned a new dish online, it's called..."

"Xin Ning, I'm asking you, why did you do that just now!" I couldn't help but shout sternly.

Xin Ning's smile froze instantly, and even her grip on my arm loosened unconsciously.

"I was just curious and wanted to see what it felt like..."

I retorted angrily, "What's so curious about that? It's just kissing!"

"Of course you're not curious! You can have a girlfriend if you want, but I'm 18 and I've never had a boyfriend, so of course I'm curious..."

Even so, that's no excuse for stealing a kiss while I was asleep!

Seeing my voice rise, Xin Ning lowered her head in fright. But she still whispered in protest, "It was just a kiss, nothing serious..."

"What do you mean by 'just a kiss'? Xin Ning, why do you care what I call 'just a kiss'? I've been watching you kiss me for ages with my eyes open! If I don't push you away, are you going to keep kissing me forever?!"

My chest heaved with emotion; I hadn't felt this excited in a long time, which showed just how outrageous Xin Ning's actions were!

"Onii-chan, don't be angry, don't be angry. Xin Ning knows she was wrong. It was my fault for not being able to resist my curiosity... Okay, okay, Xin Ning won't do it again. Let's go grocery shopping, okay?"

Xin Ning reached out to touch my heaving chest, but I grabbed her hand and stared at her sternly, saying, "Xin Ning, I know you're hiding something from me. You have to tell me today, or you can't fool me with your usual sweet talk."

Xin Ning once again guiltily avoided my gaze, her lips trembling as she stammered, "I just saw that Onii-chan was feeling down, so I thought I'd comfort him. I came here specifically to comfort Onii-chan. Just now, Onii-chan was calling out Xiaojun-nee's name while he was sleeping, so that's why I... comforted Onii-chan..."

I turned Xin Ning around so she was facing me by her shoulders.

"Xin Ning, you're even lying to me now, aren't you? You're starting to learn how to make up lies to deceive me?"

"No, no, I'm telling the truth. It's because after what happened last night, Onii-chan subconsciously felt empty, which is why he called out Kogoro-nee's name in his sleep. I couldn't bear to see Onii-chan upset, so... that's what happened just now..."

Normally, I would definitely believe Xin Ning, but after Bi Antong's reminder, and having just witnessed her passionately murmuring my name, how could I possibly believe her?

Xin Ning hugged my arm again and said, "Onii-chan, please don't ask anymore, okay? I promise I won't make decisions on my own anymore, Xin Ning promises."

If that's all there is to it, how could I not forgive her, because she was thinking of me... But the key issue is Xin Ning's feelings for me, which are absolutely unacceptable. I really want to ask her directly, but I just can't bring myself to say it to Xin Ning, because asking her would be utterly absurd, even if it's true.

“Xin Ning, I’m not joking with you, we’re discussing this very seriously now…”

"I don't want to talk about this. Onii-chan is the best. You used to listen to Xin Ning the most and would do everything I asked. Please listen to me this time too. Let's not talk about this and move on, okay?" Xin Ning shook my arm and then my knee, trying to continue to coax me away with her cuteness.

I took a deep breath and quickly calmed myself down. The more Xin Ning acted this way, the more upset I became. She not only lied to me, but she also learned to deceive me. If I don't handle this well this time, what about next time? Will she go even further? If Xin Ning's feelings continue like this, it will only hold her back.

I need to make her admit her mistake herself. As long as she admits it and promises to change, I will still love her as before, provided that she doesn't hide these feelings from me and continue to be with me.

I took out my phone and opened my contacts.

"Onii-chan, what are you doing? Who are you going to call?" Xin Ning looked over nervously.

Finally, my finger stopped on Hua Wenshan's name. I didn't really intend to call him; I was more trying to scare Xin Ning into telling the truth. Xin Ning quickly realized who I was going to call and frantically tried to snatch my phone.

"No, no, Onii-chan, don't call! You're the one who loves me the most, but you've changed..."

"It's not me who's changed, it's you, Xin Ning! You still won't admit it even now? Do you think I'm stupid and can't see through you? Are you planning to keep it from me forever?!"