We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Yes, if the dream was still very vague before, it has become clearer and clearer recently."

Ellie frowned – “The content of the dreams is the same?”

“Hmm…” Mei nodded with a complicated expression. “Only after I became completely clear-headed did I realize that the dream I had all along was about Guangcheng… about the night I saw you and Xu Qi being intimate in Guangcheng.”

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"Boom!!"

The sudden clap of thunder made Xu Qi look up in confusion.

I went to the window and realized—it was pouring rain.

"Thunderstorm?"

Mei walked behind Xu Qi, looking out the window at the sudden downpour of dense raindrops, her expression enigmatic.

"Hmm, I guess so... What's wrong? You look so distracted, are you scared out of your wits?"

Mei rolled her eyes, glanced out the window a few more times, and then looked away.

"It's nothing, just thinking about something."

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Inside the room, Alicia's expression was stiff. She asked cautiously, "How... how could I dream about this... Mei, was it you...?"

Mei hugged Airi and patted her back to comfort her, saying, "Don't be nervous, I've always... always considered you my best sister."

Ellie blushed and said shyly, "Sisters...hehe?~~"

Looking at Alicia's adorable appearance, Mei understands even more why Xu Qi dotes on her so much.

"Once the dream cleared, the events in the dream continued, and I... left."

Ellie sat up straight. She knew what happened next—after Mei left, she caused chaos in the entire city of Hiroshima to vent her frustrations. Then, Xu Qi found her in the pouring rain, hugged her, and said those words…

Haha! If I think about it any further, Mei might get shy, but isn't it so romantic?~~

"Then you started wreaking havoc! Finally..."

"No, Ellie, no."

"Huh? What's missing?"

Mei's expression was complicated.

"That rainy night, Xu Qi found me, but I... still left."

"Ugh?"

"I don't know, I don't know what happened after that, but when I dreamed about this place, I felt a strong sense of resistance!"

Because I can't leave Xu Qi! I swore that no matter what happens, I would stay by his side and accompany him through this life... Even though we've never married, we already belong to each other...

So I absolutely! Absolutely will not make the decision to leave Xu Qi! And then... the dream ended.

472. Dr. Mei has never been coy.

Looking at the raindrops falling outside the window, Mei seemed lost in thought and suddenly said, "Mr. Xu Qi, do you still remember that... very stubborn friend I told you about before?"

"I remember, of course I remember."

"If you were her, would you accept that feeling?"

“Um…” Xu Qi scratched his head. “I don’t think I’m really suited to answer this question, after all, you’ve already seen my situation.”

Mei chuckled – "That's true."

"Then let me rephrase the question. If one of the women you love is my friend, Mr. Xu Qi, what... would you do?"

……

Xu Qi slowly raised his head, seemingly seriously considering the issue.

Dr. Mei, however, was not in a hurry to get an answer.

"If it were me, I might choose to let go. After all, I owe her, and she... deserves to find someone better."

……

Mei's eyes suddenly seemed somewhat dim and lifeless. She leaned against the windowsill with both hands, her lips tightly closed and her teeth clenched, as if... she was enduring something.

"But that was my previous idea."

"?"

Mei's breathing trembled slightly.

Xu Qi didn't seem to notice this scene, after all, his gaze was fixed on the torrential rain outside the window—it was just like...it was very similar, just like the night he met Mei.

"Ever since that rainy night when I saw that girl's lonely figure, as if she were the only person in the whole world... I swore I would never let go!"

Whether she accepts me, hates me, or even becomes a stranger to me, I will never let her leave my side!

What do you mean by letting go and letting her pursue other things... Screw it! Because there's only one person in this world who's the best to Mei—and that's me, Xu Qi!

I will not let go... never! No matter the cost, I will never let go!

……

After speaking, Xu Qi's eyes, besides the lingering emotions, also showed something that became more resolute.

What he failed to notice was...

Just after Xu Qi finished speaking, Mei's shoulders suddenly began to tremble uncontrollably. She quickly covered her mouth and wiped away the tears that had been welling up in her eyes.

Why... is it different here...?

"Excuse me, Xu Qi, I need to use the restroom."

After saying that, Mei left without giving Xu Qi a chance to react.

Xu Qi stood there, slightly taken aback—what did this mean? Didn't you ask me a question? I gave you the answer, but you haven't given me the result yet…

I shook my head, not understanding.

"Brother Xu Qi..."

"Hmm? What's wrong, Gretchen?"

Walking over to Greta, she discovered the little girl had already finished her test—what did that mean? Had this girl been eavesdropping on the entire conversation?

"It's nothing, I just think that Xu Qi is quite handsome at times."

Oh ho! ?

If it were anyone else praising Xu Qi like that, it would be fine, but the key point is that this is Greta's praise!

Xu Qi immediately puffed out his chest proudly and said, "That's right! When has your brother Xu Qi ever not been handsome?"

"It's starting to get a bit down now."

"Oh? You little rascal."

"A little bit."

Xu Qi was both amused and exasperated—who did he learn all this from...?

But then I felt a strange sense of familiarity, oh... it seems quite similar to me when I was a child — never mind.

Xu Qi looked at Greta with a complicated expression.

Don't let me lead you astray...

On previous occasions, Mei would come in and be affectionate with Mei every time she went out, but she didn't appear today for some reason. Even after Mei returned, she still didn't see Mei.

Xu Qi sighed with some regret.

To be honest, it was actually quite exciting, which made him quite looking forward to it.

Mei had already composed herself. Seeing Xu Qi's disappointed expression, she raised an eyebrow—was he so greedy?

A little bit of joy dispelled the sorrow in my heart.

Mei walked in and said, as if on purpose, "Manager Xu seemed quite disappointed to see me?"

"Huh? Haha...Really? No, it's just your imagination."

Mei's lips curled into a smile.

"Oh right, about that answer earlier..."

A flirtatious glance fell upon Xu Qi, causing him to involuntarily hold his breath, as if his heart had stopped for a second.

"not bad."

"Not bad..."

"It's exactly what it sounds like, not bad."

So all that passionate talk I just gave you only got you a "not bad" in return?

Xu Qi sighed.

"Teacher Mei's requirements are really strict."

"The reason I said it was not bad is..." Before anyone knew it, Mei had quietly walked to Xu Qi's side, placed her finger on his chest, and slowly slid it upwards.

In the end, they picked Xu Qi's chin.

"If only those words had been spoken to me."

"!"

Now... my heart truly feels like it's about to stop...

Seeing Xu Qi's bewildered expression, she smiled as if she had received the best gift of the day.

"Just kidding."

"call……"

I feel a little relieved, but also a little disappointed.

His heartbeat felt as if it were held in Miss Mei's palm, beating however she wanted it to. It was like riding a rollercoaster...

Is this the strength of the older sister?

After explaining the test paper to Gretchen, two hours had passed without her realizing it.

The little girl immediately took off running outside; Gretchen's favorite cartoon was about to start.

Xu Qi, as usual, escorted Miss Mei all the way to the underground parking lot of the courtyard.

Time really flies.

"Yeah...time flies."

Halfway there, Mei suddenly stopped, and Xu Qi stopped as well.

"Um... Miss Mei?"

“Cherish Mei. She is a really good girl. At least... I am not as bold and willing to love as she is.”

Xu Qi didn't understand why the other party would bring this up at this time.

But I still nodded subconsciously.

After all, this is something he absolutely had to do.

"Miss Mei... um!"

There was no warning, no preparation whatsoever.

When Xu Qi felt the softness on his lips, his mind seemed to go blank and stop working.

He could only stare blankly as Miss Mei suddenly embraced him and kissed his lips fiercely.

It was so soft, and... when their bodies pressed together and their lips met, Xu Qi felt a strange sense of familiarity...

Did I just kiss a girl like that not long ago?

Their lips parted quickly, without the slightest hesitation. Mei smiled and looked at Xu Qi, "Don't overthink it, I just suddenly wanted to try what kissing tastes like."

Is this something I can just casually try?