Chapter 98: As If You Know Everything!

When Qin Xuan finished cooking and brought the meal to the table, Qin Lin'er looked at Nan Zhiyi in confusion. She appeared perfectly fine—was she not beaten? Sister Xi, are you being so double-faced here? Qin Lin'er ate heartily, her heart burning with injustice.

“Slow down, be careful not to choke,” Qin Xuan said, seeing her devour the food like she hadn’t eaten in days, and quickly handed her a glass of water.

Sure enough, before long, Qin Lin'er lifted the glass and gulped down several mouthfuls.

“Ah! I choked...” She drank all the water before finally exhaling in relief.

“Are you... stupid?” Qin Xuan teased as he got up to pour her another glass.

Qin Lin'er gave him a glare but said nothing.

After finishing their meal, Qin Xuan obediently washed the dishes alone in the kitchen. Nan Zhiyi, seeing the others leave for class, couldn’t help but wander over to watch him.

Feeling awkward under her gaze, Qin Xuan asked, “What are you doing? Want to wash dishes?”

“Sure, but I don’t know how. Can you teach me?” Nan Zhiyi leaned into his arms, rolled up her sleeves, and dipped her hands into the soapy water.

Seeing her like that, Qin Xuan took a small step back to give them some space.

“Hm?” Nan Zhiyi noticed his slight move and tugged his hand back. “Aren’t you going to teach me?”

Feeling the odd tension, Qin Xuan grew a little flustered but tried to focus on the task at hand.

He swore that this was the most half-hearted dishwashing he’d ever done in his life...

Later, lying on the bed with the air conditioner blowing, Qin Xuan was already sweating from the stuffiness.

“Qin Xuan~” Barely two minutes had passed when Nan Zhiyi called out again. What mischief is she planning now? Qin Xuan felt utterly drained.

Still, he got up and went to her room, where she was calling him. Pushing open the door, he saw Nan Zhiyi bent over, searching for something behind the bedside table.

Qin Xuan was speechless. Seriously! Couldn’t she just pull it out instead of all this acting?

“Qin Xuan! Give me a hand, I can’t get up!” Nan Zhiyi shouted, her skirt wobbling as she struggled.

Qin Xuan couldn’t stand her theatrics any longer; he gave her a playful smack on the rear.

Though it was light, Nan Zhiyi immediately stiffened—nothing like when Liu Ruoxi slapped him!

“You!” Nan Zhiyi stood up, clutching the sore spot, blushing adorably. “Don’t you know to be gentle...?”

Qin Xuan: ? Something’s off now, huh?

“Well, didn’t you just get up?” Qin Xuan teased.

“Oh... right,” Nan Zhiyi awkwardly stood still, wondering why she couldn’t seize the chance when Ruoxi gave her one...

***

“Alright then, I’m going back!” Qin Xuan said, hands behind his back, still savoring the sensation.

“No!” Nan Zhiyi grabbed his sleeve.

“What’s wrong?” Qin Xuan noticed her hesitance and seemed to understand.

Sure enough, Nan Zhiyi leaned into his embrace and kissed him.

This time, Qin Xuan didn’t pull away; he let her playfully tease his lips. But... her technique was rough!

Unable to hold back, Qin Xuan cupped her head and gave her a proper kiss.

About ten minutes later, he finally released her, watching Nan Zhiyi slump into a chair, looking exhausted but amused. Now she wouldn’t be leaving anytime soon.

After a moment, Nan Zhiyi straightened her clothes, shamelessly.

“What exactly are you after?” Qin Xuan sat on the bed and looked at her helplessly.

“After you!” Nan Zhiyi lifted her face and gazed directly into Qin Xuan’s eyes. “From the day we met, I’ve been after you! And I won’t ever change, now or in the future. Is that reason enough?”

Qin Xuan was speechless. That was just... too much.

“Anyway, it’s you for life. Wherever you go, I’ll follow!” Nan Zhiyi sat beside him and intertwined their fingers.

Qin Xuan no longer tried to pull away.

“You and Ruoxi...”

“That’s none of your business. We’ll sort everything out!” Nan Zhiyi waved her hand dismissively.

“Sigh,” Qin Xuan sighed without reason. “I don’t even know where I got so much courage from...”

Nan Zhiyi understood his meaning and happily hugged him. “You don’t need to know. As long as I know, that’s enough.”

Then she tried to kiss him again.

“Stop!” Qin Xuan quickly blocked her lips, looking at her pitiful eyes. “You’re already swollen...”

“Ah?” Nan Zhiyi finally realized and grabbed the mirror from the bed. Indeed, her lower lip was a bit puffy.

“You shameless thing, have some restraint!” Nan Zhiyi angrily tossed the mirror into Qin Xuan’s arms.

“It’s okay, it’ll go down in half a day,” Qin Xuan comforted her.

Nan Zhiyi pondered this and rolled her eyes. “You’re the only one who’d say that!”

“All right, all right. Ruoxi and the others will be back soon.”

“No worries. Ruoxi won’t blame me! At most, she’ll blame you!” Nan Zhiyi said slyly.

***

“Okay, I admit it,” Qin Xuan ruffled her hair.

“Let’s go; I want to watch you play games!” Nan Zhiyi said, still draped over Qin Xuan’s neck. He looked at her puzzled.

“Carry me!” she added. Thought you were clever, huh? Can’t you tell what I’m hinting at?

“Fine...” Qin Xuan reached out and lifted her in a princess carry.

Though just a short distance, Nan Zhiyi wished it would last longer. Before she realized it, Qin Xuan had set her down on the bed.

He went to turn on the computer.

Sitting up on the bed, Nan Zhiyi watched his straightforward gaming moves. Really? You play like this with Ruoxi too? How has she not exploded on you yet?

Qin Xuan had already launched the game and looked back at her. “Weren’t you here to watch me play?”

Nan Zhiyi wanted to say so much but couldn’t. I didn’t mean to watch the game; I just wanted to spend more time with you!

Seeing her silent and frowning, Qin Xuan pulled her onto his lap.

“Better now?” Qin Xuan smiled, watching her smile back before starting the game.

Nan Zhiyi, cradled in Qin Xuan’s arms, had little interest in his gameplay. She’d occasionally mess with his hair or plant a kiss on his face, ruining his focus.

Until Liu Ruoxi and Qin Lin'er returned from class.

When Liu Ruoxi pushed open the door, she immediately saw Nan Zhiyi sitting on Qin Xuan’s lap. “Wow... that was fast!”

Qin Lin'er was changing her shoes and, seeing Ruoxi standing there, she hopped over with one shoe on each foot, looking puzzled at Qin Xuan and Nan Zhiyi. What’s going on? Her mind was spinning.

“Ahem!” Liu Ruoxi cleared her throat twice. Nan Zhiyi got the hint and promptly got off Qin Xuan’s lap.

“Sister Xi~” Nan Zhiyi greeted obediently, then winked at Qin Xuan before returning to her room.

Qin Lin'er was even more baffled. This, this, this?!

Decided—tonight, she’d go find Sister Zhiyi to get some answers!