Secret Lover Who Stealthily Fell in Love with My Older Sister - Chapter 93

Chapter 93: Qiao Xi is indeed a little rascal…

Qiao Xi was indeed a little rascal, but Zhou Ziqian was a scoundrel.

Zhou Ziqian stopped at nothing to get two days off. On the way home, she constantly laughed at Fang Moyao, teasing her for boasting too much this time—not only providing food and clothes but also giving away an apartment, and then having her wine stolen by her biological younger sister.

Fang Moyao dragged Zhou Ziqian by the ear back home. The moment she entered the house and saw Zhou Ziqian’s cheap, inviting-a-slapping expression, she couldn’t help but want to strike. This, however, was exactly what Zhou Ziqian wanted.

Originally holding a leather paddle, ready to spank Zhou Ziqian’s bottom, somehow they ended up on the bed. Zhou Ziqian’s body seemed to be wired with countless switches; wherever she was touched, sounds that made Fang Moyao’s blood boil would erupt.

Perhaps she was enchanted, or perhaps she forgot to draw the curtains when returning to the room. She completely lost track of time. It wasn’t until it was genuinely dark that Zhou Ziqian, completely satisfied, hugged Fang Moyao’s waist and, in a thin voice, praised: “Sister Yaoyao is amazing, you made me feel so good.”

Zhou Ziqian was satisfied, but Fang Moyao’s hand was shaking. Fortunately, it was pitch black, so Zhou Ziqian didn’t notice. Otherwise, she would definitely hear the puppy’s laughter again.

In the darkness, the phone screen on the bedside table suddenly lit up. She picked up the phone and saw it was Shen Ya’s reply. Upon opening it, there was a photo first. Even without zooming in, she instantly spotted the bottle of wine in Qiao Xi’s arms. The wine had already been opened. Shen Ya’s words afterward almost made her faint.

Fang Moyao couldn’t swallow her anger. She was temporarily helpless against Qiao Xi, but that didn’t mean she couldn’t seek compensation from someone else for this loss.

Her eyes were red, as if congested. After clicking on Jiang Yunxi’s contact, her hand stopped shaking. Fang Moyao cropped half of the photo, mosaiced the surroundings, and only left Qiao Xi before sending it to Jiang Yunxi. Her fingers flew across the screen, typing out a line of text in seconds:

[Jiang Yunxi, your Xiao Xi stole my most prized treasure. As her sister, are you not planning to compensate me for your sister?]

[Jiang Yunxi: Where did you get that photo?]

[Want the photo? Fine, exchange it for your wine. I know you have a treasure hidden. Don’t try to deceive me. Or are you saying that Xiao Xi isn’t worth as much as a bottle of your wine.]

[Jiang Yunxi: Give me the photo, and you can come to my house now to choose for yourself.]

Fang Moyao put down her phone and flipped the light switch. The room instantly became as bright as day. Zhou Ziqian, bare-chested, crawled out from under the blanket and hugged Fang Moyao like an octopus: “Who are you chatting with so happily?”

Finding a “sucker” to compensate for her loss, Fang Moyao’s mood improved. She cupped Zhou Ziqian’s face and kissed her flushed lips: “Let’s go, we’re going to Jiang Yunxi’s place.”

Tonight, accompanied by starlight, Qiao Xi maintained a smile even when the road was slightly congested. She could finally live with Shen Ya without having to come up with any excuses. She decided to cohabitate with Shen Ya directly until school started.

Qiao Xi ordered takeout on the way, from a place just outside her mother’s community. When they got home, the takeout was already waiting by the door.

As soon as they opened the door, Shi Yi was waiting, and upon seeing both of them return, immediately rubbed against Qiao Xi’s legs: “Shi Yi, you get an extra meal tonight.”

Qiao Xi placed the red wine and takeout on the dining table. Shen Ya washed her hands and found two red wine glasses from the cabinet. Qiao Xi went to the cat room, opened a can of cat food, and lured Shi Yi over.

Her emotions had been a roller coaster today, but the end result was joy.

“Xiao Xi, we can eat now.”

Hearing Shen Ya’s voice, Qiao Xi stroked Shi Yi’s head: “I’m going to eat too, little Shi Yi.” Qiao Xi closed the cat room door as she left.

When she came out, the food was already set on the table, and two glasses of red wine were placed at their usual seats.

As soon as Qiao Xi sat down, Shen Ya told her: “Your mother contacted me today.”

“Oh? What did my mother tell Teacher Shen?”

“She asked me to take good care of you during this time.”

“What!” Qiao Xi gripped her chopsticks, her eyes fixed only on the food in the bowl: “How did my mother know I would definitely come to you?”

Shen Ya didn’t catch the true meaning of Qiao Xi’s words. She seriously pondered and gave Qiao Xi an answer: “I think it’s because Auntie finds me more reliable.”

Qiao Xi didn’t say anything, silently agreeing with the statement. It was strange. Shen Ya saying this so seriously made her feel that her mother could now confidently entrust her to Teacher Shen.

Teacher Shen still owed her a confession, though.

“Although many people contacted me today, and Jiang Yunyi gave me a brief explanation, I still don’t quite understand. Your birth mother is Fang Moyao’s aunt?”

“Mm.” Speaking of this, Qiao Xi became sullen again: “I only found out about this today. Teacher Shen, did you know I actually had relatives all along? One of my mothers is Sister Moyao’s biological aunt. That is to say, Fang Moyao and I are actually blood-related sisters.”

“Then why did you grow up in the Jiang family?”

Qiao Xi put down her chopsticks, picked up the glass wine cup, and took a big gulp. It was the first time Shen Ya had personally seen Qiao Xi drink. With this posture, it was no wonder Qiao Xi always got drunk.

She stopped Qiao Xi: “Drink slower. This wine is potent for you.”

“It’s fine. We’re at home anyway. If I get drunk, I get drunk.” Although she said that, Qiao Xi still put down the wine glass: “I don’t know what Sister Moyao’s family was like, but there seemed to be a serious problem, so my birth mother wasn’t comfortable entrusting me to them. That’s why she chose my current mother.”

“But based on my understanding of Fang Moyao, her family seems quite happy and harmonious.”

“Mm, yeah. What my sister told me was about things that happened in the past, and that’s where my anger lies.” Qiao Xi picked up the wine glass and took another gulp while speaking: “They could have told me this when I was old enough to understand, but the family said nothing. Now Fang Moyao knows my identity and wants to recognize me, but the family settled the matter without consulting me at all.”

“Teacher Shen, do you remember I told you earlier that my mothers excluded me to discuss things after returning from Zhoucheng?” Qiao Xi paused, then continued: “They were discussing this matter that night.”

Qiao Xi drained the wine glass. Her emotions were volatile, causing her chest to heave violently: “Even if they had discussed it with me that night and told me the truth, I wouldn’t be as angry as I am now. I hate being deceived, and I don’t like them deciding everything and then just informing me. It makes me feel like Mom and Sister are pushing me away. I’ve lived in this family for almost 19 years. What I fear most is being abandoned by my family. Even though I know Mom and Sister love me very, very much, I can’t help but overthink. What if there’s even a one percent chance that they don’t want me anymore?”

Qiao Xi took the red wine and poured herself half a glass. The wine was delicious. Qiao Xi was treating the red wine entirely as juice. She poured another half glass down her throat before Shen Ya stopped her. Her face was already starting to flush.

“Don’t drink anymore.” Shen Ya took the glass from her hand and put it out of reach. Only now did she understand what Qiao Xi’s mother meant by her words today.

Qiao Xi was more sensitive than she realized. Perhaps it was because she grew up depending on others, leading her to be particularly afraid of being the one left behind. Qiao Xi was actually like her, needing the warmth of family, and Qiao Xi had always tried hard to keep up with her family.

Fang Moyao’s actions this time were too aggressive; she completely failed to consider whether Qiao Xi could accept it. But this was Fang Moyao’s style of doing things. Now that Qiao Xi refused to go back and face these issues, she wondered if Fang Moyao would regret it.

Qiao Xi looked very disappointed, like a puppy soaked in the rain. She had many homes to return to, but in the end, she stood outside Shen Ya’s door. Shen Ya felt sorry for her and also found her adorable, so she wanted to give this frustrated puppy a good hug.

“Xiao Xi, why don’t you come sit here?”

When Qiao Xi looked up, she saw Shen Ya patting her lap. Shen Ya had taken off her jacket, revealing a familiar black shirt and black trousers. The difference was that Shen Ya had tied up her long hair after coming home, making her look more intellectual and gentle.

Was Shen Ya inviting her to sit on her lap? The posture was a bit ambiguous, but right now, Shen Ya was the only one she could confide in. The alcohol from earlier served as a catalyst, urging her heart on. Before Qiao Xi fully realized what she was doing, she found herself sitting sideways on Shen Ya’s lap.

Shen Ya was close, and her breath carried a hint of wine, lightly brushing past Qiao Xi’s nose and cheek.

“Xiao Xi, you actually know that your family wouldn’t abandon you. Those worries and speculations are just resentment towards them in your heart.”

Qiao Xi didn’t deny it: “Yes, I’m just angry that they settled everything and then came to inform me. Is it possible that I don’t want to recognize any relatives at all? I’ve long considered Mom and Mommy my biological mothers. Now they tell me I actually have relatives. I can’t accept it. I don’t want to leave them.”

“Xiao Xi, maybe your worry is truly unnecessary?” Shen Ya hugged Qiao Xi, gently patting her to soothe her: “They did do some things wrong, but you should know better than me that your family would never shut you out or push you to another family, even if it is Fang Moyao, your true blood relative.”

“I received many calls and messages today. They are all very worried about you. Xiao Xi, try to think positively. With the Fang family, there will be more people to love and care for you.”

Shen Ya then lowered her head and kissed Qiao Xi: “Recognizing relatives isn’t necessarily separation. Perhaps it’s reunion?”

Qiao Xi, of course, knew that things wouldn’t be as bad as she imagined. If she didn’t have such a privileged position, how could she throw tantrums so recklessly? Qiao Xi grabbed Shen Ya’s collar and looked up: “I didn’t come here to hear Teacher Shen defend them.”

Unable to argue with Shen Ya, Qiao Xi resorted to petulance again: “I don’t want to hear big theories. Shouldn’t Teacher Shen comfort me and firmly stand on my side?”

But…

Shen Ya was not good at comforting people. She was only stating the facts, and what Qiao Xi wanted was in an area she wasn’t skilled in.

She furrowed her brows, looking serious, as if facing some difficult problem. Seeing Qiao Xi looking so wronged she was about to cry, she said something against her principles for the first time: “You’re right. They are the ones who were wrong.”

Qiao Xi, who had been tightly pressing her lips together, saw Shen Ya squeeze out this sentence with such seriousness. She finally couldn’t hold back, covering her mouth and laughing until she was wriggling continuously like a loach on Shen Ya’s lap.

Qiao Xi’s laughter quickly made Shen Ya realize the little liar was deliberately teasing her. Shen Ya pulled away Qiao Xi’s hand covering her mouth and then lightly flicked her pink-tipped nose.

Qiao Xi’s laughter abruptly stopped, quickly replaced by a cry of pain.

Qiao Xi, who was laughing heartily just moments ago, now had both hands covering her nose: “Ouch.”

When she looked into Shen Ya’s eyes, she noticed another blurry, ethereal image superimposed over Shen Ya. Her head felt a bit dizzy. It seemed her alcohol tolerance was indeed poor. She had only drunk this much but felt like she was getting drunk.

Seeing Qiao Xi’s gaze unable to focus, Shen Ya asked: “Dizzy?”

“Mm. I was fine just now, but suddenly I’m a bit dizzy.”

“This wine is potent. Although it tastes good, you drank too much.” Shen Ya wrapped her arms around Qiao Xi, then carefully lifted her up: “Let’s go back to the room and rest.”

Qiao Xi shook her head. She gripped Shen Ya’s collar and said: “Dirty. I’m dirty. I won’t go back to the room.”

Shen Ya changed direction: “Then sleep on the sofa for a while.”

This time, Qiao Xi didn’t object. She knew her alcohol tolerance was low, but she still wanted to drink because she found that many words and actions could only be said and done boldly under the influence of alcohol.

Just like now. As soon as Shen Ya gently placed her on the sofa, she grabbed Shen Ya’s collar and arm and said something mushy she would never say sober: “Teacher Shen, please don’t leave. I want you to stay with me.”

Shen Ya, held by Qiao Xi, had to brace herself with one hand on the back of the sofa and the other by Qiao Xi’s face to maintain balance. Qiao Xi showed a vulnerable side. Regardless of whether this was Qiao Xi’s new little trick, Shen Ya couldn’t refuse.

“I won’t leave.”

Although Shen Ya gave her a definite answer, Qiao Xi wanted more. She pulled hard on Shen Ya’s clothes, wanting Shen Ya to get closer.

The former Shen Ya was an iceberg, seemingly impossible to melt, always maintaining distance from her. But now, even in her slight confusion, Qiao Xi could see the tenderness and affection emanating from Shen Ya’s eyes.

Her Teacher Shen had become the moon accompanying her, a moon within reach, one that could perceive her thoughts. Just like now, she only tugged lightly on Shen Ya’s sleeve, and the fine wine, like a drop on the moon, brought a wine-fragrant tenderness that kissed her lips.

Their lips were cool. Each time, they would touch briefly and then separate for a second. Qiao Xi would always look confused when Shen Ya pulled away. She even actively chased Shen Ya’s mouth, trying to nip at her.

Shen Ya knelt on the sofa, instantly eliminating any gap on the already narrow sofa. Fearing she might crush Qiao Xi, she could only support herself with her arms, not letting her full weight press onto Qiao Xi.

Under the influence of alcohol, Qiao Xi had no inhibitions. She was acting entirely on impulse. Shen Ya’s shirt collar had long been wrinkled by Qiao Xi’s grasp, but Qiao Xi didn’t care at all: “Actually, today is a good thing for me because I no longer have to find excuses to sneak out of the house. I missed Teacher Shen so much.”

“Mm.”

“Teacher Shen, I’m going to live here until school starts. You can’t kick me out.”

“I won’t.” She wished she could hide Qiao Xi away, so how could she possibly turn her out?

“Then, does Teacher Shen miss me?”

She thought her actions were obvious enough, but it seemed she hadn’t done enough. Shen Ya leaned in and kissed Qiao Xi’s lips again. Her tongue pried open Qiao Xi’s teeth and entered more assertively than usual.

She intertwined with Qiao Xi’s tongue. Every time their tongues touched, a faint moan sounded in Shen Ya’s ear.

The corners of Shen Ya’s mouth lifted slightly. After releasing Qiao Xi’s mouth, she licked her lips. Looking at Qiao Xi’s flushed face, she whispered softly, as gentle as the moonlight: “Now, can Xiao Xi feel how much I’ve missed you these past few days?”