Chapter 77

“Idiot… idiot…”

My cousin called out twice from outside, and my heart started pounding. What if she found out about Wang Qin and me?

I was so anxious that I didn’t know what to do. My throat was dry. It’s true what they say, being impulsive is fun for a moment, but it will lead to disaster later.

Wang Qin gave me a charming look, then whispered, “I’ll go out and check first. If the Empress isn’t here, then you can come out.”

Empress

However, now that things have come to this, I have no choice but to follow Wang Qin’s plan.

Wang Qin straightened her skirt slightly, and without even wearing underwear, she simply took out a tissue to wipe herself before walking out.

My heart was pounding in my chest. I glanced around the room but didn’t find anything belonging to Li Qiang. Could it be that Li Qiang and Wang Qin really broke up?

Just then, the door suddenly opened, and Wang Qin poked her head in and waved at me.

I took a deep breath and quickly left Wang Qin’s room, all in one smooth motion, without the slightest hesitation.

As soon as I came out, Wang Qin gave me a wink, and I nodded knowingly, then turned and headed towards my room.

As soon as I entered the room, I saw my cousin drying her hair.

I immediately panicked and rushed over, taking the hairdryer from my cousin’s hands. “Sis, you’re not fully recovered yet, why are you washing your hair?”

“Silly boy, where did you go just now?” My cousin looked at me with gentle eyes.

I casually said, “I just went out to buy cigarettes, sis. Let me help you, otherwise your cold will get worse.”

“Silly boy, I’m much better now.” My cousin sat obediently in front of me, just like a good little baby.

I took the hairdryer and helped my cousin dry her hair, and a faint fragrance of her hair wafted over.

I couldn’t help but laugh and say, “Sis, what shampoo do you use? Your hair smells so good.”

“Really?” My cousin looked up at me and giggled. “So, do you like it?”

“like.”

“Silly boy—” Her cousin’s eyes sparkled with tenderness, and she said softly, “How about we go eat some congee later? You probably didn’t eat much last night, so don’t catch a cold. Have some congee to warm up your stomach. It’s a pity we don’t have any cooking utensils, otherwise I would have made it for you.”

“Mmm.” I nodded emphatically. “Sis, you’re so good to me.”

“Silly boy, if I’m not good to you, am I supposed to be good to someone else?” My cousin gave me a charming look and said softly, “Next time you go out drinking, no matter what, remember to call me. Don’t make me worry about you. You didn’t come back so late last night, and you didn’t call me. When I called, a woman answered! It was so annoying! I thought you were out having fun with other women and had abandoned me—”

“How could that be?” I was deeply moved and couldn’t help but kiss my cousin on the forehead. “If anyone would say no, it would be you who doesn’t want me.”

“fool–”

My cousin lowered her head and called out shyly.

If my cousin used to be like an ethereal fairy, she’s becoming more and more womanly now, and sometimes I really want to eat her up.

My cousin’s unintentional actions, in particular, constantly tug at my heartstrings.

My heart melted when I heard that, and I couldn’t help but hug my cousin. If it weren’t for that phone call, my cousin might not have caught a cold. If anything were to happen to her, even if I earned more money, I probably wouldn’t be able to make up for it.

“Silly boy, you’re so good to me—” My cousin nestled weakly in my arms, her cheeks flushed.

My cousin’s words made me feel like I was on fire. My breathing became rapid, and I couldn’t help but stare at her with a predatory gaze. I swallowed hard, and I could feel my breath burning hot.

I didn’t know what I wanted to do; my mind was blank. I just stared intently at my cousin, my large hand slowly moving across her waist.

“Fool…” My cousin whimpered, her heart trembling, her body shaking slightly, too ashamed to open her eyes.

The desires within me began to rage, a desire that came from the heart yet was uncontrollable, scorching me from the inside out. I felt my cells dividing rapidly and my blood rushing.

“Sister…” My throat felt dry, and I couldn’t help but swallow.

My cousin chuckled and said shyly, “Silly boy—”

She paused, then got up from my arms and ruffled my hair. “You must be starving. Let’s go out to eat.”

“Uh-huh.”

A dozen minutes later, I came out of the house with my cousin.

Because my car was left at the company entrance last night, I have no choice but to walk now.

“Silly boy.” My cousin reached out and took my arm, a pretty smile playing on her lips. “Want me to carry you?”

“Sis, I’m so heavy, what if I hurt you?” I said with a smile. “You’re not feeling well right now, let me carry you.”

“No.” My cousin gripped my hand tightly, her face slightly flushed. She was already beautiful, and now that she was ill, she looked pitiful and endearing.

She then said softly, “I slept all afternoon and I feel much better now, so don’t worry about me. I know my own body.”

Since my cousin insists, I have no choice but to stop bringing it up.

We found a nearby restaurant that makes congee in clay pots and ordered a light mushroom and chicken congee. My cousin didn’t have much of an appetite, and I didn’t feel hungry myself. After all, I drank so much alcohol last night, so I should eat something light to soothe my stomach.

“Idiot, don’t push yourself like that again.”

My cousin looked into my eyes and said softly, “Your health is your own responsibility. If you ruin yourself by drinking, it will break my heart. No matter what, you have to take care of your health first, okay?”

“Okay, I’ll listen to you, sister.” I said with a smile. “Actually, I also think I drank too much last night, but in that situation, it seemed like the only way to sign the contract was to scare the other party away first.”

“You, you just love to show off.”

My cousin gave me a playful glare and said, “Next time you go out drinking, call me to let me know you’re safe, whether I’m there or not. If you do what you did last night, I’ll really get angry.”

“If I get angry, I’ll never take care of you again,” my cousin continued. “I’ll find a place you don’t know, a place you’ll never find in your entire life.”

Hearing that my cousin actually had this idea, I immediately became anxious and hurriedly said, “Sis, I promise you, it won’t be like this again. No matter what, I will inform you as soon as possible, so you won’t worry, and I won’t let you overthink things anymore.”

“I wasn’t thinking anything.”

My cousin playfully scolded, “I’m just worried that my silly boy won’t remember to come home. Silly boy, no matter where you are, I’ll leave a light on for you and make sure you don’t get lost! In this unfamiliar city, you’re my only support. If one day you really get tired of me, you must tell me, okay? Then I’ll leave you on my own and won’t bother you.”

Hearing my cousin’s words, I almost burst into tears. My cousin really knows how to understand my emotions. In just a few words, she moved me deeply. I held her small hand tightly and gazed into her eyes. “Sister, that day will never come. If anyone is going to say no, it’s only you who will not want me.”

“Silly boy, how could I not want you?” My cousin’s pretty face flushed slightly. “You’re my everything, you know?”

I don’t know how many love stories my cousin has read, but every time she says something, it moves me to tears. If we weren’t out here, I would really want to pull her into my arms and let her feel my love.

“Sister, you’re my everything too,” I said softly. “No matter what, I’ll never abandon you.”

“You idiot—”

It seems that my cousin got sick because of that phone call last night. I originally wanted to call Chen Hui myself to ask what she said that aroused my cousin’s suspicion, but now that my cousin is with me, I feel embarrassed to make the call.

It seems I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to ask her.

Now that I’ve explained what happened to my cousin, she’s been able to let go of her worries, which is probably why her condition has improved so quickly.

Luckily, I didn’t stay at the hotel for another day, otherwise I don’t know what would have happened to my cousin.

Not long after, the restaurant brought out the light porridge we ordered. I personally ladled a bowl for my cousin and said with a smile, “Sis, you should try it too. It smells really good.”

My cousin scooped up a spoonful, blew on it gently, and waited for it to cool before putting it in her mouth. Then she praised it repeatedly, saying, “It’s good, it smells really good. You should eat more, otherwise you’ll be hungry when you get back.”

…

It took almost an hour before we paid and left the shop.

Looking at my cousin who was holding my arm, I smiled and said, “Sis, are you going back to rest?”

“Why are you going to cultivate immortality so early?” My cousin chuckled. “It’s only a little past eight o’clock. Let’s go out for a walk and digest our food properly.”

“I will obey the Empress Dowager’s decree,” I laughed.

“You idiot—” My cousin gently pinched my arm. “You’ve made me feel old.”

“So what should I call her?” I chuckled, looking at my cousin’s current expression, my heart fluttering slightly. “Call her ‘Little Beauty’.”

“Little beauty, my foot.” My cousin glared at me, somewhat speechless.

However, the shy yet reproachful expression possessed an indescribable beauty that made my heart start pounding wildly again.

“Silly boy, do you know?” My cousin suddenly let go of my arm and asked shyly.

Completely bewildered, I said, “Sis, what do I know?”

“Liking someone is like a cough; you can’t hide it no matter how hard you try.”

My cousin gazed at me with tender eyes and said, “Happiness is finding a warm person to spend your life with. Silly boy, what is your happiness?”

My happiness

My happiness is what my cousin said: to find a warm person to spend my life with. Without a doubt, in my heart, that person is my cousin. But we…

“Sister, my happiness is being with you,” I said with a subtle smile, confident that my cousin would understand what I meant.

“You idiot—”

My cousin’s cheeks flushed, and she gently took my hand, her eyes overflowing with affection. “Nothing in this world goes as planned, and no one in this world is as good as you..