Chapter 37: The Sudden Arrival of Su Yun

As he was lost in his thoughts, Qin Muxue’s head unexpectedly fell onto Lin Beixiu’s body, resting on his waist. Lin Beixiu froze, unsure of what to do next.

After a while, feeling the breathing and warmth at his waist tickled him.

Lin Beixiu looked down to see her breathing evenly, feeling somewhat helpless. Had she just fallen asleep?

What should he do now, leave her here?

That didn’t seem right.

Lin Beixiu put down the hairdryer, struggling internally, especially since she was wearing a kind of nightgown that made her bare legs seem like a temptation, pulling at his innocence. Swallowing his saliva, he forced himself to calm down.

Lin Beixiu remained frozen, daring not to move, as the thought of those long legs plagued his mind.

After a mental struggle, he finally, with trembling hands, placed one arm behind her and the other beneath her legs, hoisting her horizontally to carry her to her bedroom.

Once he lifted her, Qin Muxue’s head rested against his chest, looking utterly adorable like a sleeping kitten. Lin Beixiu’s heart raced uncontrollably, especially with the feel of her in his arms.

With no hands free, Lin Beixiu stood at the door, eventually using his elbow to press down the doorknob, struggling greatly to open it.

This was Lin Beixiu’s first time entering a girl’s room, which had a similar style to his but without much decoration, except for the pink bedsheet and blanket, with the rest in a simple grey style.

Lin Beixiu placed her on the bed, murmuring to himself.

“She’s quite heavy.”

Then, he covered her with the blanket and left the room.

As soon as he left, Qin Muxue opened her eyes in the darkness, pouting and angrily punching the bed.

This idiot, daring to call a girl heavy.

Her cheeks flushed as she thought about her impulsive act to see what Lin Beixiu would do, which, unsurprisingly, ended as she had imagined. The straight-laced man didn’t take advantage of the situation.

Qin Muxue couldn’t decide if she was disappointed or pleased.

…

The next day, Qin Muxue, having slept well, woke up early and yawned, glancing at Lin Beixiu’s room. He always slept in, probably still wandering in his dreams. She had to go down to fill her stomach again.

After washing up, Qin Muxue left for the rice noodle shop downstairs and found a corner seat.

“Boss, give me a double-egg rice noodle.”

“Alright, beautiful, just a moment.”

Lin Beixiu had the bad habit of skipping breakfast, but not Qin Muxue. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and skipping it often could lead to illness.

While Qin Muxue waited, a figure entered and sat opposite her. Feeling the shadow, she frowned and looked up, startled and unsure what to say.

“Yun… Sister Yun?”

The visitor was none other than Su Yun.

Su Yun cheerfully sat opposite her, calling out to the boss for an extra order of rice noodles before turning to Qin Muxue.

“Hehe, my girl has become prettier.”

Su Yun had been with their Qin family for many years, becoming part of the family. For Qin Muxue, Su Yun was more like an elder sister, accompanying her since childhood and teaching her martial arts.

“Sister Yun, what are you doing here? Where’s mom?”

Su Yun smiled, “I came to see you. Aren’t you happy?”

“How could I not be.”

As they chatted, the boss served their rice noodles.

Su Yun ate her noodles, and although Qin Muxue was surprised, she also began to eat.

“Your mom is still busy. Sister Han asked me to come check on you,” Su Yun explained with a smile.

Qin Muxue sighed in relief, worrying about her mom discovering Lin Beixiu’s presence and the possible comments.

Su Yun was surprised she wasn’t angry.

“Xue, don’t blame your mom. The company is on the right track, and she has a lot to handle, so she might have neglected your feelings.”

“It’s okay, I understand now.”

She didn’t understand when she was younger but grew to appreciate her family’s efforts as she aged.

Su Yun appeared relieved, sensing Qin Muxue wasn’t as cold as before and had become more personable after college.

They chatted casually until they finished eating.

Qin Muxue thought for a moment and then said, “Boss, please pack one more for me.”

“Alright, just a moment.”

Su Yun looked at her oddly, and Qin Muxue, unable to bear it, blushed and defensively said.

“I didn’t eat enough. I’ll eat another portion later.”

Su Yun simply smiled without exposing her.

“Xue, how’s college life? Do you have a boyfriend?”

Qin Muxue tensed up, panicking, “No… not yet.”

“Is that so?”

“…”

As Qin Muxue held the takeout box and Su Yun stood beside her.

“Sister Yun, are you leaving?”

Su Yun amusingly ruffled her hair, “So quick to send your sister off? I haven’t even visited your house yet. Won’t you let me see?”

Qin Muxue: …….

How would she explain if Sister Yun saw Lin Beixiu at home?

Su Yun chuckled, “Just kidding. I’ll leave this afternoon; I need to help Sister Han. Be good on your own.”

“When have I ever been naughty?” Qin Muxue pouted.

Su Yun smiled and then seriously said, “Xue, if you get a boyfriend, let your sister vet him. I can’t believe anyone is worthy of our Xue. Don’t get fooled.”

Qin Muxue thought of Lin Beixiu, her cheeks flushing again.

That clueless guy, where would he deceive her?

“Got it, Sister Yun. Go ahead; I’m heading back too.”

The experienced Su Yun could tell Qin Muxue was experiencing her first bloom of love but didn’t press further, knowing Qin Muxue wouldn’t reveal much anyway.

So, she didn’t ask.

“Alright, I’ll leave then. I’ll visit you next time.” Su Yun waved goodbye to Qin Muxue.

Qin Muxue breathed a sigh of relief, watching Su Yun disappear down the street, then turned to run home.

Su Yun glanced back from the street corner, watching Qin Muxue’s departing figure, shook her head, and then got into her car parked nearby.

A document bag was on the passenger seat.

Su Yun picked it up, her gaze narrowing before answering an incoming call.

“Sister Han, I saw Xue. She’s changed a lot.”

“And another thing…”

…

Qin Muxue, back home, sighed in relief and sat down on the sofa.

Then she knocked on Lin Beixiu’s door.

“Pig, what time is it? Aren’t you getting up?”

“You’re quite nagging.”

Just a moment after knocking, Lin Beixiu’s voice came from inside, and the door opened.

Lin Beixiu appeared disheveled, his hair a mess.

“Go wash up, then have breakfast.”

Qin Muxue kicked him, and Lin Beixiu, snapping back to reality, looked at the rice noodles on the table, surprised.

“You bought this?”

“Who else would? Someone else would bring it for you?”

After saying that, Qin Muxue returned to her room.

Lin Beixiu stood there until the door closed, then he went to the bathroom.

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