Chapter 7

Chapter 7

I had to admit, life was barren, and sweet dreams were hard to come by.

That dreamlike night with Li Xinghe had no moon and no starlight. All it had was the bone-deep chill brought on by arrogance and prejudice.

Fortunately, I was long used to being treated coldly, so I didn’t feel especially hurt.

The next day.

I didn’t even bother packing my luggage. I went straight back to my home in Lin City.

Since my parents were both overseas, the only person usually at home was my stern grandmother. I was particularly afraid of her, so the moment I got back, I quietly slipped into my room and hid there.

Not long after, the door I’d left ajar was pushed open.

I nearly gasped myself to death in fright, only to realize it was my sister.

She shuffled in wearing cotton slippers and an off-white knit dress, her long, silky hair falling over her shoulders. She looked like a soft little bunny you just wanted to pet-especially when she wrapped me in a gentle hug…

Then she felt even more like one.

“Xiao Meng, did you have fun at the Li Family’s place?”

“…Not really.”

At that, she seemed a little surprised. “How come? Li Xinglan seems pretty nice.”

Before this, Qin Zhou had always shown a strong liking for Li Xinglan, but I thought his face looked cold and his behavior was harsh. That was why I had forced my way in and gone to the blind date in her place.

Because of that, Grandma had scolded me several times for being shamelessly greedy and accused me of having no sisterly affection. My parents had also blamed me, both openly and subtly, and had given me plenty of cold looks.

Thinking of that, my eyes grew wet before I knew it.

“Sis, are you blaming me too?”

“I’m not blaming you.”

“Li Xinglan has a bad character. I just don’t want you to marry into that family and suffer.”

“Huh?”

Qin Zhou’s slender brows drew together, and she suddenly tapped me lightly. “Xiao Meng, you can’t judge people behind their backs. It’s impolite.”

“It’s true!”

When she heard my voice change, she quickly softened her tone and comforted me. “All right, all right. If our Xiao Meng doesn’t like him, there must be a reason. I believe you.”

“If this doesn’t work out, we’ll just turn Grandpa Li down, okay?”

Honestly, lately, every time I thought about the contact name Li Xinglan had given me, I got angry. I had even, for once, felt jealous of her. But now, buried in that warm embrace, my mood was gradually soothed.

I must have been possessed.

There were plenty of outstanding young men out there, but I only had one sister.

How could I be angry with her?

Perhaps sensing that I was in a bad mood, Qin Zhou deliberately stayed in my room for a long time, talking with me about all sorts of private things between sisters. Only when the sky had gone completely dark did we finally part.

Before leaving, she closed the door. Then, in the next second, she suddenly opened it again and beamed at me.

“Who’s Sister’s forever little baby?”

My nose stung, and I said softly,

“Me.”

After getting the answer she wanted, Qin Zhou puckered her lips at me. “Good girl~ Sister loves you. Good night.”

“…Good night.”