We moved to Golden Courtyard

"Besides, you're not exactly playing with people's feelings, are you? Everyone knows that you, Xu Qi, have three wives and four concubines. The fact that you're still interested in her at this time shows that she doesn't care about these things."

And you? You value feelings above all else, isn't that a perfect match?

Bronya has really fanned the flames.

However, what truly limited Xu Qi was not himself.

"Bronya, you're right, but... but will you really be happy if I do this?"

Bronya touched her lips and thought for a moment.

"If you take Seele, I can still accept it."

Xu Qi couldn't help but laugh out loud, while Bronya sighed – so that was the reason, which was why he had been suppressing his emotions.

What an amazing man... If you're so great, why did you get involved with other girls after you got together with Mei?

It was Mei who spoiled him too much that led to this result.

"As you said yourself, I value relationships more than anything else, and I wouldn't want to see you guys sad either."

Do you think I don't understand the feelings between Seele and Sirin? Don't I know my own feelings? But I'm also afraid... afraid you won't be able to accept it.

Bronya pouted.

"So you weren't afraid when you accepted me? I've always been at odds with the people of the Golden Court."

Xu Qi's thoughts drifted back to the night he spent with Bronya, and a tenderness appeared in his eyes. He reached out and pulled Ya Ya into his arms, chuckling softly.

That's because I love you so much, I can't help myself.

"!"

Although they had been together for half a year, Bronya felt as if she had returned to the time when she was just dating Xu Qi.

My heart seemed to be pounding wildly for Xu Qi.

"All you do is sweet talk and coax me..."

However, Bronya stopped bringing it up and encouraged Xu Qi to open his heart and accept Seele and Sirin. Relationships should develop naturally; they can't be forced.

If I can't handle these two girls, then all I can say is... we're destined to be apart.

······

Inside the kitchen, as soon as Celine entered, she was met with Seele's icy gaze. She forced a smile and explained, "I...I couldn't control myself for a moment! So..."

If Hei hope were here, she would definitely start cursing right away!

But Seele wouldn't. Her gentle nature held her back too much. Traitors like Sirin should be tied up and taught a lesson!

Seele sighed, opened the refrigerator in the kitchen, and inside...

There are already more than a dozen bottles of vodka chilled in the ice!

There was even a bottle of Moutai!

Xilin gasped.

Seele said calmly, "Although I don't know why Bronya showed up, it doesn't matter... Sometimes you can't get things done without the help of alcohol."

"Wait a minute!"

Xilin rushed over to dissuade her, saying, "Xier, you need to think this through. What if something really happens that you'll regret..."

"What else could make someone regret it?"

Sirin stammered, unable to speak, with only one thought in her mind—Seele, what incredible efficiency you have!

"I was also hesitant, wondering whether to be more aggressive or to slowly let Mr. Xu Qi know how good I am... But then I saw you!"

Seele turned her head and glared at Sirin.

“I always have to go first, but you and Mr. Xu Qi are the closest! I can’t wait, and I don’t want to wait anymore… Xilin, you are my friend, and I respect your opinion.”

You can help me later, or you can just watch from the sidelines, but... I've made up my mind, I'm going to do it this way!

He's a special person, and I want to be with him. I don't want to lose anything more because of my hesitation.

861. Is there anything more exciting in the world than defeating Xu Qi?

Although I accepted Sirin's invitation, I was actually visiting Seele's house, and Seele ended up cooking the meal.

A simple Japanese-style low table, with four people sitting cross-legged around it on the floor, creates a rather charming atmosphere.

Xu Qi couldn't help but tease, "Xilin, look at Xier and then look at you? Putting aside everything else, if you ever move out on your own, you can't expect to order takeout every day, can you?"

"So what if I can't cook? I didn't eat your rice!"

Xu Qi laughed; Xiao Xilin really gets excited at the slightest provocation, it's so much fun.

But when Seele brought out the vodka with a gentle expression, Xu Qi's smile immediately vanished by half, and he stared wide-eyed as he asked.

Why is there vodka here?

Bronya's eyes lit up, while Seele smiled and said, "My orphanage when I was little was in Siberia, so I could drink a little bit."

As if she had found a way to retaliate, Xilin pouted.

"Hmph~~ Little Xu? You're not done for, are you? You can only bully me. If you're so tough, why don't you drink a bottle?"

Bronya glanced at the two little girls with amusement, her mind already racing with calculations.

Xu Qi hesitated for a moment, but then gritted her teeth and poured herself a glass. She'd had drinks before when she went out to eat with Bronya and Delta!

How can a man back down at a time like this?

But seriously... isn't it a bit too much that people in our company drink vodka?

Bronya and Delta are both Russians; I didn't realize Seele used to live in Siberia too.

And... why are they all orphans?

Before Xu Qi could think it through, Xi'er had already raised her glass in a toast.

The young girl sweetly raised her glass in a toast, how could I dare not accept?

Xu Qi tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

Xilin, who was standing nearby, even egged them on.

"You've got some skill... Looks like one bottle won't be enough to get rid of you today."

Suppressing the burning sensation in his throat, Xu Qi pulled Xilin close and roughly ruffled the little girl's long, purple hair that she had finally managed to straighten.

Bronya's face was full of smiles.

"Alright, why are you arguing with that young girl?"

If I don't argue with her, I'm afraid I'll just collapse right here today!

Although Xu Qi and Bronya are leaders, they are usually very approachable. With the addition of a lively character like Xilin, the meal was naturally filled with laughter.

Since everyone was from Seed Studio, the conversation naturally started to gravitate towards work.

After a few rounds of drinks, all three of them, except for Bronya, were slightly tipsy.

Xilin leaned against Xu Qi's side, feeling dizzy, while Xier, also emboldened by the alcohol, quietly moved to Xu Qi's other side, occasionally getting a nudge or two.

Bronya noticed the little girl's apprehension and tentativeness.

I didn't feel there was anything wrong with it; I even thought it was quite cute.

There's nothing wrong with a girl mustering up the courage to pursue her love.

"Xiao Xu... tell me! Why did my mother become like this... I thought we could finish making the Seed anime peacefully."

But why do these unexpected problems always seem to arise?

Celine looked genuinely drunk.

Xu Qi hugged the other person in his arms, enduring the dizziness in his head as he spoke.

"Actually, this is normal, Celine. Don't blame your mother. She runs a company all by herself and also has to take care of you, her little rascal. It's not easy for her."

"Huh? Why are you taking her side...?"

"I'm afraid it's not that I'm speaking up for her, but rather that you yourself think the same way..."

Even when she was drunk, Xilin fell silent after hearing Xu Qi's words.

She instinctively snuggled closer to Xu Qi, but this action displeased Xi'er.

Why does this drunken scene feel different from what I imagined?

A flash of crimson light appeared in Seele's eyes, and she stepped forward and pushed Sirin away.

"What do you mean by 'rely on'? You're always pestering Mr. Xu Qi... Do you still consider me a friend?"

After pushing Xilin away, Xier naturally snuggled into Xu Qi's arms.

The girl's figure was much softer than he had imagined. For a moment, Xu Qi almost thought that Alicia had crawled in—both of them gave off a chubby feeling.

However, Seele is still a bit too young.

She's still just a little girl...

When Xu Qi saw Xi'er wearing a cheongsam as she entered, he had already made a vague discovery—the girl's figure was actually quite voluptuous, completely incomparable to Xilin's.

"How could I not consider you a friend?!"

Speaking of this, Xilin also got excited.

"You told me you like Mr. Xu Qi, and every time I've taken the initiative to back down!? Do you think I don't like him!? You know... you know perfectly well!"

The sentence that came out of her mouth was undoubtedly a true reflection of Xilin's inner thoughts.

But this authenticity left everyone else present momentarily stunned.

Bronya blinked and instinctively grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds.

Xu Qi, on the other hand, sobered up instantly! This... this is hard to say...

Xier had finally managed to snuggle into Xu Qi's arms, whom she had been dreaming of. Upon hearing Xilin's words, her brain went blank for a moment, and then a surge of anger welled up inside her.

"Yes... I know, but what about you? You kept saying you supported me in pursuing Mr. Xu Qi, but it was you who got intimate with him time and time again!"

You're weak...you're pathetic! And then what? What else do you have?

"At least I'm upright and honest!"

"So you mean I'm a dark person?"

Seeing that the argument between the two was escalating, Xu Qi quickly said, "Okay! Stop! Stop, stop, stop! No more talking!"

No one dared to disobey Xu Qi.

Both girls, fueled by alcohol, freely expressed what they had wanted to say but dared not say in ordinary times!

Bronya found it amusing—they really are just fake besties...

Xu Qi looked at Xi'er helplessly.

"Cilin isn't as bad as you say, is she? Haven't you always told me that Celine's talent is the most unparalleled you've ever seen? Haven't you always said that you want to catch up with her?"

Seele's face stiffened.

"And you, Sirin. Didn't you always tell me that you wanted to be friends with Seele for life, and that you felt Seele was the most unique person you had ever met?"

Xilin turned her head away, her face flushed, whether from the alcohol or from shyness, it was hard to tell.

……

The atmosphere in the living room remained silent for a long time. Just when Bronya thought there was no fun to be had, Seele suddenly said something in a soft, sweet voice.

"Mr. Xu Qi is really... shameless. How am I supposed to argue with her like this..."

"Forehead?"

In her arms, Xi'er looked up, her eyes filled with tears, a mixture of gratitude and annoyance.

"It's all your fault! If we hadn't both fallen for you, I wouldn't have argued with Celine like this!"

Xilin's eyes lit up.