If you can't get out, then don't linger any longer. Qin Xin reluctantly stepped out of her dream, opened her eyes, and returned to reality.
She picked up her phone and saw that it was already five in the afternoon.
Is it still not over?
That's a bit ridiculous, isn't it?
The sounds from the lounge were still echoing, but they were much quieter than before, more like the final reverberations.
But no matter what, from noon to five in the afternoon, it really is...
Pitter-patter, pitter-patter.
Summer weather is the most changeable; the sun is still high in the sky, yet raindrops have already begun to fall. The slightly cool weather, combined with the air conditioning in the room, made the living room feel a bit chilly.
However, due to the dream she just had, Qin Xin's heart was burning, even a little hot.
The air outside and her skin felt cold, but her heart was warm; perhaps this is what they call being cold on the outside and warm on the inside.
Just like her senior Ningning...
Finally, the door to the lounge creaked open, and Qin Yue stepped out.
"Qin Xin?"
"Mm," Qin Xin stood up to greet her, "Sister."
"When did you arrive? Mom told me you had class this afternoon."
"I do have class, but I took a half-day off to move my luggage, so I came over at noon."
It had been a long time since the two sisters had been in contact, so their first meeting felt a bit awkward. However, after chatting about some family matters, they gradually warmed up to each other and found a sense of familiarity from their childhood.
Mainly, Qin Yue was in a calm state of mind, her head clear and her attitude peaceful.
Although they hadn't been in touch for a long time, they were still sisters, and blood is thicker than water. After getting reacquainted, they sat down to chat.
"How's university life?" Qin Yue asked her.
"Not bad, I've only had two days of classes so far; we were in military training before that," Qin Xin replied, "I met some good friends and a great senior."
When she said this, the corners of the girl's lips unconsciously curled up.
Qin Yue, however, was completely indifferent to this. After calming down, she thought of another matter: "You came over at noon and have been here ever since?"
Qin Xin nodded.
Qin Yue turned back to glance at the place she had just come from: "So you... heard?"
Qin Xin didn't answer directly: "Mom told me that you were in a relationship with a girl before and were deceived by her. It seems like you've brought her home now?"
Since she already knew what she was supposed to know and had heard what she shouldn't have, Qin Yue simply admitted it openly: "That's right, that's exactly it."
She picked up the teacup on the table and swirled it like a wine glass, then said lightly, "She really needed a lesson; what do you think I did?"
"Very good," Qin Xin said honestly, "It should be like this."
She truly thought so; the Qin family never suffers losses.
Qin Yue appreciated her sister's praise. Looking at the time, it was almost mealtime, so she walked to the lounge door and knocked hard.
"Don't sleep yet, come out for dinner!"
"…Oh."
The soft voice was like a little kitten's paw scratching at her heart. Qin Xin recalled the lullaby and dream from earlier, and her heart felt even hotter.
At the same time, she was a bit curious about what kind of girl could make her sister act like this.
Creak, the door opened.
A stunning girl leaned against the door, her pure and charming little face showing signs of weariness and fatigue, adding a touch of lazy allure. She wore a sheer nightgown that couldn't completely conceal her delicate figure.
Especially the neckline; for some reason, this nightgown had no collar at all. Plus, the left shoulder strap had slipped down, revealing large areas of white skin.
"I don't want to eat dinner either... huh," the girl blinked in surprise, "Qin Xin?"
The girl in the nightgown was very surprised, while the girl in black thigh-high socks... had a blank mind.
The girl in front of her looked like her senior Ningning, sounded like her senior Ningning, had a figure like her senior Ningning, and in use... was even better than her senior Ningning.
This is Ningning!
But why would... it turns out the girl her sister brought home to deal with was her senior Ningning!
Qin Xin had never seen Ningning in such a youthful posture, nor had she seen her looking so alluring.
But then she thought, why had she changed into this?
Pitter-patter, pitter-patter.
The girl's mood was like the sun shower outside, both hot and cool.
"What's wrong?" Qin Yue raised an eyebrow, "Do you know each other?"
Qin Xin opened her mouth but couldn't make a sound.
"Mm, we're both from Xicheng University," Bai Ningning replied, "A few days ago, I brought some junior sisters along, and Qin Xin is one of them."
Why was she so calm? How could she say these things so nonchalantly?
Having gone through those things and appearing before her in this state, why was she not at all flustered, not even shy?
The girl tightly pressed her lips together and bit down hard on her teeth.
"Oh, what a coincidence, we're all from the same school," Qin Yue glanced at Bai Ningning, suddenly stood up, walked over, and pulled her shoulder strap back up, "Dress properly, don't be so revealing, or you'll make my sister laugh at you."
No, that's not a joke, that is...
Qin Xin watched her sister and Senior Ningning's intimate little interactions, clenching her fists tightly.
Stay calm, I must stay calm, I cannot expose myself.
Since Senior Ningning showed no other reaction upon seeing me, it indicates that she might really just see me as a junior.
And now, she is her sister's girl. If my thoughts are discovered by them, I would probably be kicked out very soon.
If I get kicked out, there will really be no more chances.
"Dress properly and come eat," Qin Yue said gently, "After dinner, you can sleep."
After an afternoon of warmth, the older sister's anger had long dissipated; now it was time to enjoy life.
But Bai Ningning pouted, not buying it at all: "But I just don't like eating baguettes, I won't eat lunch, and I won't eat dinner either."
Don't say my sister is here, even if the King of Heaven came, I wouldn't eat, ha!
Bai Ningning had the confidence to say this because she hadn't even glanced at her this afternoon, enduring a whole wave of output.
I didn't lose, so why should I back down?
Qin Yue remained gentle, her gaze filled with sweetness: "Alright Ningning, then you won't sleep tonight."
Qin Xin, who heard this, felt a pang in her heart.
Her Senior Ningning wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
Endure!
The girl controlled herself and slowly walked to the dining table to sit down, seemingly indifferent to everything happening around her.
Endure, I must endure, I must stay in this home, in this life, to have a chance.
If I expose myself before that, everything will turn to nothing, and I will lose everything.
"Don't just stand there, your legs are weak, aren't they? I knew it long ago."
Qin Yue held the delicate Bai Ningning and placed her on a chair by the dining table, bringing a waft of youthful fragrance to the table.
"Eat your food first, be good."