What Should I do After Binding the Wrong System and the Female Lead comes Knocking at my Door? - Chapter 31

Gu Qing’s mind was swirling with thoughts, and beside her, Pei Yuanxi also noticed the dazed look in Gu Qing’s eyes.

In a low voice, she asked, “What’s wrong?”

Gu Qing snapped back to reality and shook her head. “It’s nothing, just figured something out.”

Even though she had figured things out, this was not the right time to be open about it. Moreover, even if she had come to an understanding, whether Pei Yuanxi had figured it out was still unknown.

If Pei Yuanxi also wanted to be with her, then why not let her wear the bunny girl outfit once?

Pei Yuanxi, who had no idea how close she was to a reward, thought that what Gu Qing had figured out was related to letting go of her previous life from the other world.

She was secretly relieved for Gu Qing, thinking that she must have moved on.

Once she saw that Gu Qing was fine, Pei Yuanxi felt at ease again.

Turning to Chu’s father and mother, she said, “How about this year’s New Year? Uncle and Aunt can come over here to celebrate, and my brother and sister-in-law can also come. We can all have a reunion dinner together. It would be a great way for me to show my hospitality, and Chu Chu can take you around.”

Chu’s father and mother were somewhat moved. If nothing else, they were curious to see where their daughter had been living all these years.

Pei Muchan pondered for a moment before also persuading, “Dad, Mom, why don’t you bring Big Brother and Sister-in-law to the capital for the New Year? It’ll be great. I’ll even check your health while you’re here.”

Chu’s mother couldn’t stop smiling at the word “Mom.” “Alright, alright. I’ll make the decision. We’ll go to Yan Yan’s place for the New Year.”

Chu Qingyan looked eagerly at her father.

“Dad…”

Seeing the hopeful expression on his daughter’s face, Chu’s father couldn’t bear to refuse and nodded.

Chu Qingyan happily kissed Pei Muchan on the cheek.

The entire table of people: …

Can it be any sweeter than that?

Pei Yuanxi internally cursed, “Ugh, I admit, I’m jealous.”

But then she thought of something else. If her sister spent the New Year at Chu Chu’s place, wouldn’t she be all alone?

She didn’t need to ask Pei Muchan brought it up herself after dinner when she came to chat with her.

“Little Xi, congratulations!”

The two sisters sat under the eaves, staring at the stars in the sky. Pei Yuanxi rested her head on Pei Muchan’s shoulder.

Pei Muchan hesitated, “Xiao Xi, you heard earlier, I might not be able to spend the New Year with you.”

“It’s okay, Sis. You’ve worked hard all these years. I can manage on my own.” Pei Yuanxi said softly.

“I’ll tell Mom and Dad that my sister has found her happiness and doesn’t have to work so hard anymore.”

Pei Muchan flicked her sister’s forehead with tears in her eyes. “What are you saying? I’m still going to see them. I promised you that every year we’d have a reunion dinner at Mom and Dad’s. It’s just that this year, I might not be able to stay there with you.”

“Then it’s even better! Are you worried about me staying at the old house alone?” Pei Yuanxi waved her hand casually.

Pei Muchan hesitated.

“How about you invite Gu Qing over?”

Pei Yuanxi froze.

“Did you never think about what Gu Qing would do during the New Year? I think you’re a fool. Even if I could stay with you in the old house, you probably wouldn’t be able to accompany me.”

“Ah…”

“Sis, what do you think of me? After you fall asleep, I’ll sneak out.”

Pei Yuanxi had thought about what Gu Qing would do alone during the New Year, but she was hesitant to suggest bringing her to the old house. After all, her and Gu Qing’s “playful” romantic agreement had always been known to her sister.

But now, with her sister’s approval, she was completely at ease.

“Sis, you’re sure about this?”

Pei Muchan nodded. “For the reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve, I’ll bring you, Chu Chu… your sister-in-law. You bring Gu Qing to look at houses. After dinner, I’ll go back with your sister-in-law, and you and Gu Qing can sleep there.”

“Alright, it’s settled!”

Pei Yuanxi pried her sister’s hand open, “Let’s make a pinky swear, a hundred years without changing!”

Pei Muchan helplessly slapped her sister’s hand. “Aren’t you a bit too childish?”

“With you, I’ll always be a kid.”

“Alright, Sis. Go find your senior. Don’t waste time here with me.”

Pei Muchan paused for a moment, realizing what her sister had just said. Her mischievous little sister—once those words left her mouth, how could she leave?

Pei Yuanxi giggled a little. “Alright, alright, I’m just kidding. I’ve got to meet my little fan, bye bye.”

“I’ll get you back for this later.”

After Pei Muchan left, Pei Yuanxi quickly found Gu Qing, who was already waiting in the yard. Together, they went to meet her little fan.

The two walked through the village in the dark. Gu Qing turned on her phone’s flashlight and asked Pei Yuanxi, “Aren’t you doing a live stream?”

Pei Yuanxi nodded. “I thought about it, and showing the kid’s face on the live stream is a bit inappropriate, so I just posted on Weibo that I won’t be streaming because I have something else to do.”

“Got it.”

They arrived at Aunt Tian’s house and noticed the door wasn’t shut. After entering, they saw Aunt Tian helping a little girl with her homework.

The little girl was wearing denim overalls and had her hair in two braided pigtails, looking very cute as she muttered while writing.

“As soon as I finish eating, they make me do homework. I haven’t fed the chickens yet!”

Aunt Tian clicked her tongue. “Don’t blame me for not reminding you. If you don’t finish now, you’ll regret it.”

The little girl stopped writing and seriously looked at Aunt Tian. “Mom, do you have a terminal illness or something? Are you trying to watch me finish my homework before you can rest in peace?”

Aunt Tian was so angry that she smacked the little girl’s bottom. “Don’t talk nonsense! What’s wrong with you?”

The little girl rubbed her bottom and silently picked up her pen again.

Pei Yuanxi and Gu Qing were eavesdropping outside the door, exchanging looks.

Seems like a pretty loving mother-daughter relationship, huh?

Pei Yuanxi deliberately coughed once. Aunt Tian immediately realized someone was outside, and the little girl, confused, asked, “Mom, I think I heard someone cough outside?”

“Mom, didn’t you close the door?”

“Mom, are you running off with someone?!”

“Mom…”

The little girl babbled until she saw her mother raise her hand, quickly closing her mouth.

Aunt Tian snorted and called out, “Yuanxi, A Qing, come in.”

The little girl scratched her head in confusion. “Why is someone also called Yuanxi?”

She looked up and saw two people walking out of the darkness.

“Oh~”

The little girl’s eyes widened in surprise, her mouth hanging open.

Pei Yuanxi grinned and greeted the little girl, “Hello, Xiao Yiren.”

“Oh…”

Aunt Tian chuckled, “Aren’t you usually so talkative? Why can’t you say anything now?”

Xiao Yiren completely ignored her mom and stared at Pei Yuanxi and Gu Qing. After a long while, her eyes finally moved, and she couldn’t help but start crying.

Pei Yuanxi was startled and quickly asked, “What’s wrong? What’s going on?”

Xiao Yiren hiccupped, “Am I the one who’s terminally ill? Is my mom only inviting you here to fulfill my last wish?”

Aunt Tian’s face was filled with black lines.

Pei Yuanxi chuckled, “No, no. We’re actually good friends with your mom.”

Xiao Yiren froze for a moment, staring incredulously at her smug mother.

“Am I a rich second-generation kid? Are you two pretending to be regular people to train me?”

Everyone burst into laughter.

Gu Qing leaned over to Pei Yuanxi’s ear and whispered, “Don’t you think Xiao Yiren’s thought process is very similar to someone else?”

They exchanged glances and nodded at the same time.

Meanwhile, Bai Zhou was on his way…

Xiao Yiren suddenly looked at Gu Qing, “I know you! You’re A Qing!”

Pei Yuanxi and Gu Qing froze. Even though Xiao Yiren’s idol was Pei Yuanxi, Gu Qing was still a newcomer with her first drama not even finished filming.

“Xiao Yiren, how did you recognize that this is A Qing?” Pei Yuanxi asked curiously.

“Because my sister follows your Weibo and has seen your photos where you post them together.”

Wow… Pei Yuanxi had no idea that her fan base included such a group of little girls.

“Xiao Yiren, can I ask you for two favors?”

“Huh? Me? You’re asking me?” Xiao Yiren asked, wide-eyed.

“Yep. A Qing and I have nowhere to sleep tonight. Can we stay at your house for the night?”

“Wow…”

Xiao Yiren cupped her face, dreamily muttering, “If the others found out that I’m sleeping with Yuanxi, they’d be so jealous.”

Aunt Tian coldly sneered and poured cold water on her daughter’s excitement. “What are you thinking? You’re sleeping with me tonight.”

Xiao Yiren snapped out of her dreamy state.

Pei Yuanxi smiled at the side.

“We’ll sleep in A Qing’s room, don’t worry, we won’t mess with your stuff.”

Xiao Yiren waved her hand dramatically. “Of course!”

“Alright, the second thing is, we don’t know where to go for the next two days. We need a little tour guide. Xiao Yiren, my little angel, do you have time?”

“Ah!” Xiao Yiren blurted out loud.

“I see! So this was my dear mother’s well-meaning plan!”

Aunt Tian sneered without saying anything.

“Don’t worry, I’ve got this! I can take you to my secret base.”

“Wow, that’s amazing! Thanks, Xiao Yiren!”

Xiao Yiren giggled.

“Now hurry up and finish your homework, or you’ll be writing it yourself tomorrow at home while I take them around.”

Xiao Yiren grumbled but picked up her pen, saying to Pei Yuanxi and Gu Qing, “Wait for me!”

Pei Yuanxi nodded with a smile.

As night fell once again, Yuanxi and A Qing were once again sharing a bed.

Pei Yuanxi sighed, “Xiao Yiren is so cute. I wish I had a sister like her. I’m so envious of my sister having such an adorable little sister.”

Gu Qing poked Pei Yuanxi under the blanket.

“Do you want one?”

“…Hmm? Want what? And where does this familiar ominous feeling come from?”

“Sis~”

“Ahhh… What’s this feeling?!”