Chapter 26:Caught

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Ming Zixi looked at Yan Luoxi dramatically and smiled, "Oh my, Miss Yan, don't rush to leave. You've been taking care of my little brother these days and have worked the hardest among all of us. I haven't even had a chance to offer you a toast!"

"I appreciate Mr. Ming's kindness, but I really can't drink anymore, or else I'll get too drunk!" Yan Luoxi knew this kid was up to no good; as soon as he opened his mouth, she went on guard.

"Miss Yan just now drank very smoothly with Zhou Zhou. Why won’t you drink for me It seems my status isn't as high as Zhou Zhou's!" Ming Zixi pursed his lips and seemed slightly unhappy.

Novice Yan Luoxi would never be a match for the cunning and experienced Ming Zixi at the wine table. She blushed after being provoked by his words and had no choice but to lift her glass again, feeling an acidic bitterness slide down her throat smoothly, numbing her nerves.

Sao Junhe knew Yan Luoxi was about to get drunk. Even though he couldn't pursue her or be with her as a couple, let alone as friends, he still harbored special feelings towards Yan Luoxi and always worried about her.

He turned his head to look at Li An, hoping Li An would speak up to stop everyone from drinking. But seeing Li An smiling and holding his glass while casually glancing in his direction with a meaningful gaze made Sao Junhe involuntarily pause, feeling slightly embarrassed as if his intentions had been seen through.

Afterwards, Zhou Zhou proposed playing the truth or dare game next. Sao Meizhuo was indifferent towards this kind of activity and neither was Sao Junhe enthusiastic about it, while Wu Tiantian was uninterested either. Yan Luoxi's blood boiled once again; her idol wasn't supporting him, but she would!

"Miss Yan, you are such a considerate and lovely girl!" Zhou Zhou smiled gratefully, his tone soft yet seductive.

Impressed by Zhou Zhou's generous praise, Yan Luoxi felt light as air and didn't hesitate to join the risky game without considering her alcohol tolerance.

There were seven people at the table. Three of them deliberately wanted to trick her, while the other two women were only too happy to see her make a fool of herself due to excessive drinking; they unintentionally became accomplices. Only Shao Junhe silently worried about her but was unable to warn her.

Whether it was because everyone's luck was exceptionally good or because Yan Luoxi, having drunk too much, had bad luck, she kept drawing the unlucky card one after another. She sat between Li An and Shao Junhe, neither of whom she wanted to interact with in any way. Each time, she resignedly accepted her punishment by drinking a large cup of beer.

Li An watched as Yan Luoxi drank recklessly without attempting to stop her, his expression complicated as he observed her.

Yan Luoxi felt like her brain was spinning in an accelerated mixer; the alcohol had distorted all her thoughts. As she struggled to stand up and leave, she found herself unable to move from her seat, drinking against her will. She seemed split in two.

Beneath a vague sense of foreboding dread, Yan Luoxi's head grew increasingly dizzy and heavy. Her last conscious image was Zhou Zhou’s smiling face.

When Ming Zixing saw that Yan Luoxi had her head down on the table, he immediately felt elated and eagerly reached out to her, "Li An, since you are not feeling well, let me take over, Brother will carry Miss Yan back to her room!"

"Put your paws away!" Li An gave him a disdainful look and then turned to Zhou Zhou and Wu Tiantian, saying, "Misses, could you please help me escort this shallow-minded person back to his room"

Although Wu Tiantian was innocent, she wasn't foolish. She had figured out that Ming Zixi deliberately created an opportunity for Li An today. As someone who secretly adored Li An with all her heart, it made her uncomfortable and troubled to see such things happen.

Hence, the obedient girl slightly rebelled a little bit. When Zhou Zhou was supporting Yan Luoxi towards the master bedroom deliberately, Wu Tiantian gritted her teeth and forced herself to support Yan Luoxi back to her guest room, knowing that it might be utterly useless.

The moment Ming Zixi saw his plan come to fruition, he immediately jumped up joyfully, claiming that drinking made him hot so he wanted to go for a hot spring soak. He then invited everyone to leave.

At this time, there were those who rejoiced and others who wept in the room. When Ming Zixi was secretly overjoyed and Li An was anxiously delighted, Shao Meizhu felt like dying inside.

She had long seen through the ill intentions of both Li An and Ming Zixi, but she dared not speak up against them due to her fear of Li An's bad temper. In her heart, she cursed Li An as a scoundrel hundreds of times.

Seeing that the big picture was already set in stone, Shao Meizhu felt不甘 (unwilling), but could only gather all her courage and propose, "Li An, Yan Luoxi is drunk. Can I stay to take care of you"

Today, Li An had also consumed several cups of wine, carrying a faint scent of alcohol on him with a slightly tipsy expression. Upon hearing Shao Meizhu's words, it was as if he heard a joke, and the originally smiling face turned into one full of disdain towards her in an instant, his tone dripping with mockery: "Miss, what do you mean by staying Who knows who might end up serving whom!"

Lì An's hints were quite clear, and although Shao Meizhou was not very smart, she still understood that he did not want anyone else around. However, she still said stubbornly, "Then... let Tiantian stay to take care of you!" She knew that even if Lì An was blinded by desire, he would never casually touch Wu Tiantian.

Wu Tiantian immediately put on a ready-to-serve expression and looked at Lì An with hopeful eyes.

Ming Zixi saw the restrained look on Lì An's face and the obvious annoyance around his eyebrows, so he hurriedly pulled these two clueless silly girls away, saying, "Oh, you both should go soak in the hot springs with your brother. Lì An can walk and jump by himself; there’s no need for you to take care of him!"

As he dragged Wu Tiantian and Shao Meizhuo out of the room, he sighed inwardly. These young girls were still naive and childish. They had never truly seen through Lì An's true nature; this kid was extremely stubborn, and if he liked someone, even if they beat him every day, he would still think it wonderful. If he didn't like someone, no matter how much their heart they gave to him, he would still find it repulsive.

Finally, the extra people in the room had left, and Lì An let out a sigh of relief. The sky outside the window was so blue, like a large piece of crystal, clear and sparkling. Clouds floated about in clusters, making him feel incredibly cheerful; he even whistled an obscene tune with satisfaction.

Lì An glanced back at where Yan Luoxi was lying, seeing her body curled up into a small ball. Somehow, his lips turned upward into a smile.

Without Yan Luoxi's care, Lì An's movements were still swift and agile. He even discarded his cane and hopped on one leg to the bedside of Yan Luoxi; his dark eyes glistened like black gemstones as he looked at her lying there.

Before reaching Yan Luoxi’s side, Lì An was still thinking civilly and modestly about whether he should just taste a little today or go all out. But upon seeing Yan Luoxi, he felt himself losing control. he did nothing, just listening to his breathing and knowing he was beside her made her heart content.But when her wounded heart slowly began to open up for him, forgetting past pains and lessons, all...