Chapter 767: Don't Ask If You Don't Understand

On the other side, inside the tightly closed bathroom, Li Sisi's emotions… were almost on the verge of collapse.

She locked the door with a click behind her, completely shutting out any outside noise.

The panic she had forcibly suppressed… now erupted completely.

Li Sisi leaned against the cold door, gasping for breath.

Li Sisi's muscles remained tense all over.

She couldn't calm her mind.

She fiddled with her fingertips, checking repeatedly for a long time.

Everything was fine.

Li Sisi was completely bewildered, filled with confusion.

Strange?

Nothing's wrong, so why…

Li Sisi paced back and forth in the bathroom, torn for a long time, feeling both anxious and helpless.

If she hastily threw it away, it would only leave traces and arouse suspicion.

After all the hesitation, Li Sisi could only…

Li Sisi stayed in the bathroom… for over ten minutes.

She kept taking deep breaths, adjusting her disordered breathing.

Li Sisi repeatedly tidied her appearance, trying to erase all signs of her earlier flustered state.

Just as she barely managed to calm her emotions, a soft knock came from outside the door.

Su Monong's gentle, concerned voice… came through the door, sounding especially thoughtful:

"Sisi, are you okay in there? You've been in there a while—are you feeling unwell?"

This sudden question made Li Sisi tense up again instantly.

Li Sisi's heart jumped, and her palms instantly broke out in a light sweat.

Li Sisi quickly collected herself, suppressed the panic in her voice, and replied swiftly:

"Ah, I'm fine! Sister Su, I'll be all right soon."

After speaking, Li Sisi didn't dare linger, hurried to the toilet, and flushed.

The rushing water sound… masked Li Sisi's inner unease.

Li Sisi quickly straightened her disheveled clothing and smoothed out the wrinkles.

She took a deep breath, grabbed the handle, and slowly pushed open the bathroom door.

As the door opened slowly, warm yellow living-room light spilled down, falling just on Li Sisi's slightly pale face.

Su Monong stood quietly at the bathroom doorway, elegant in posture, with just the right amount of concern in her brows and eyes.

Su Monong's gaze… fell straight onto Li Sisi's sweat-damp forehead.

Su Monong asked gently, concerned:

"Sisi, are you okay? Why are you covered in sweat? You don't look well."

This sudden close-range question made Li Sisi's heart tighten again.

Li Sisi's flustered emotions… surged up once more.

Li Sisi dared not meet Su Monong's clear eyes, quickly turned her head, and hastily wiped the fine sweat from her forehead.

Li Sisi's voice… still trembled slightly, as she deliberately tried to sound steady:

"No, no, I'm fine, Sister Su… just my stomach hurt suddenly a moment ago, but it's completely better now."

After speaking, she composed her flustered expression, straightened up, and quickly walked out of the bathroom.

Li Sisi deliberately avoided Su Monong's gaze, just wanting to hurry back to the living room and end this embarrassing farce.

Su Monong watched her hurriedly fleeing back, a knowing smile flickering in her eyes.

Su Monong's lips… yet she spoke gently:

"I happen to need the toilet too; I'll go in for a moment."

Without waiting for Li Sisi's reply, Su Monong smoothly stepped sideways into the bathroom and gently closed the door.

The moment the door closed, Su Monong's concerned expression… instantly retracted.

At this moment, Su Monong's face… was replaced by full amusement and insight.

Su Monong lowered her head, her gaze… carefully scanning the smooth tile floor.

Su Monong at a glance… saw the corner of the floor…

Traces… fresh and shiny, clearly just formed.

Su Monong stepped forward slowly, her gaze falling on the white toilet.

The toilet was spotless, clear and bright, with no trace of use, obvious at a glance.

It was obvious that Li Sisi, who had spent over ten minutes in the bathroom, had not used the toilet at all.

Su Monong's gaze shifted slightly upward, landing on the toilet seat.

A faint ring… remained on it, the trace especially noticeable.

At this moment, all doubts were completely resolved.

Su Monong… instantly understood all the earlier abnormalities.

Su Monong's lips curled slightly, tracing a beautiful, profound arc.

Su Monong's heart… gave a quiet, private chuckle.

Heh, what a stubborn yet interesting little girl.

She clearly already…… yet still forces herself to act as if nothing happened? She desperately hides her little secret, enduring and stubborn.

After tidying up simply, Su Monong pretended to be normal, opened the door and walked out of the bathroom.

Su Monong regained her gentle and generous demeanor once again.

Su Monong walked to the living room and saw Li Sisi still uneasy and restless.

Su Monong smiled and invited softly:

"Sisi, since you're fine, just sit down again and have a drink to relax; there's no need to rush."

Li Sisi, hearing this, hurriedly shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of urgent refusal:

"Really, no need, Sister Su. I still have to work the night shift checking for drunk driving; any delay will make me late, I have to rush to my post for duty."

As soon as Li Sisi finished speaking, she instinctively straightened her back, making a move to get up and leave; she just wanted to escape this place that made her feel uncomfortable all over as quickly as possible, the panic that had built up in the bathroom earlier had not yet fully dissipated, facing Su Monong, who seemed to see through everything, she felt cramped and tense every second—but as she barely moved her body, her wrist was gently grasped by a warm, soft force.

Su Monong's fingertips were warm, her grip gentle yet unyielding, her brows and eyes still consistently soft and tender, the corners of her mouth hinting at a faint smile, her voice soft and sweet enough to be irresistible: "What's the rush, Sisi? It's just a few drinks; the night shift duty won't lose this moment. You were just feeling unwell, and you've barely recovered—don't rush off, sit down again and rest."

Without waiting for Li Sisi to refuse again, Su Monong turned sideways and sat back on the sofa, casually picking up the red wine bottle on the table and tilting its mouth slightly with an elegant posture. The mellow deep-red wine flowed slowly along the inner wall of the glass, rippling faintly in the highball glass, a light wine aroma drifting and spreading, wrapped in the warm air.

"Just have a few more drinks; consider it me helping you calm your nerves—I saw your face turn pale earlier and have been worrying about it." Su Monong handed the filled glass of red wine to Li Sisi, her eyes gentle yet hiding a hint of teasing not easily noticed, and said, "Be obedient; finish these few drinks and I won't keep you from your work."

Li Sisi was already flustered and uneasy, and being treated so gently by Su Monong left her unable to find an excuse to refuse. The other's composed demeanor and considerate tone meant that repeated refusals would make her seem petty, as if she harbored ulterior motives. Her fingertips trembled slightly; she could only stiffly accept the glass and murmur a thanks.

At first she could barely stay sober, sipping little by little to restrain the alcohol's effect. But Su Monong's toasting pace was extremely fast, urging cup after cup enthusiastically; her words were gentle yet relentlessly pressing, always finding a suitable excuse, leaving her no way to refuse. One glass wished her smooth work, one compensated for her earlier worries, one chatted about sisterly affection—layer upon layer of reasons left Li Sisi unable to decline.

The red wine seemed soft and smooth, but its kick was unusually strong; after a few drinks, the rich alcohol slowly spread from her throat to her limbs, instantly overwhelming her reason. Li Sisi was already anxious and tense, and drinking on an empty stomach made her prone to getting drunk quickly; soon, intoxication surged up to her head.

Her fair, delicate cheeks quickly flushed crimson, spreading from her cheeks to the tips of her ears, even her slender neck taking on a faint pink. Her once clear, limpid eyes lost focus entirely, becoming watery, hazy, and blurred; her long eyelashes trembled lightly, like dew‑kissed butterfly wings, drooping slightly and veiling the clarity beneath.

All tension throughout her body dissipated, replaced by a light, floating dizziness; her head felt heavy and hazy, her body slumped softly against the sofa back, unable to keep up the composure she had forced earlier. Her thoughts grew sluggish, Su Monong's gentle voice beside her fading in and out, indistinct, and the light and shadow before her eyes swayed gently.

Su Monong sat beside her, quietly watching her drunken state, the amusement in her eyes deepening. The girl before her had lost her earlier flustered propriety, shed all pretense, her face flushed red, her gaze scattered, innocent yet obedient, completely lacking the usual sharp efficiency of her duty, presenting a soft, pliable appearance that was especially endearing.

"Another glass?" Su Monong said softly, about to pour her another drink.

The moment the icy rim of the glass touched her fingertips, Li Sisi snapped back to awareness; her remaining sanity made her hastily raise a hand to block the cup, her wrist trembling slightly, even the strength to lift it feeling soft and powerless. The intense intoxication completely engulfed her, her head heavy and swollen, her stomach faintly churning—she could not bear another sip.

She lifted her misty, unfocused eyes, gazing pleadingly at Su Monong beside her, her voice soft and sweet with a hint of hoarseness, all restraint gone, filled with genuine pleading: "Sister Su… I… I really can't drink any more."

She gently shook her head, her hair swaying slightly with the motion, the crimson on her cheeks growing more alluring, her tone carrying a faint plea: "I really can't—if I drink another I'll pass out and miss the night shift completely… please, let me go."

The soft, pleading words reached her ears; Su Monong's eyes flickered with a faint smile as she finally lowered the pouring hand. Looking at the girl before her, drunk to the point of dazed eyes and limp body, she stopped urging drink and replied softly: "All right, no more."

Having received permission, Li Sisi breathed a sigh of relief, her heavy head still dizzy; she shook it hard, trying to clear the blurred vision before her, leaning on the sofa arm to rise. She still kept firmly in mind that she had to work the night shift, stand duty, could not be late—even with the intoxication, she had not forgotten her job.

But her legs had already gone soft from the alcohol, her whole body weak; as she barely rose, she swayed lightly, unable to stand, tottering on the verge of collapse, and in the next second would slump back onto the sofa.

At this moment Li Sisi's heart was like an arrow heading home; she only wanted to leave this villa that felt strange everywhere right away.

Seeing Li Sisi's resolute attitude, Su Monong did not try to detain her any further.

Su Monong nodded in response, turned her head… and looked toward Lin Yuan, who was still wiping wine stains from his face nearby.

Su Monong commanded calmly:

"Lin Yuan, go get the car out and personally take Sisi to work."

As her words fell, she casually picked up the light-colored jacket on the sofa, her brows and eyes smiling.

Su Monong added lightly:

"I'll come along as well; the evening breeze is cool, so it's on the way for a stroll."

Lin Yuan said no more, grabbed the car keys, went out, started the vehicle, and drove smoothly out of the villa area.

……

The night deepened, and streetlights along the road lit up one after another.

The car interior was quiet, with no one initiating conversation.

Lin Yuan drove steadily all the way, and soon…… arrived at the street intersection where Li Sisi was on duty.

The car pulled steadily to the curb.

Li Sisi straightened her crisp uniform, suppressed the lingering panic and unease in her heart, opened the door and got out.

Li Sisi quickly walked to her duty post and took a conspicuous spot at the intersection.

Li Sisi stood straight, regaining the stern, proper bearing of her work.

She devoted herself earnestly to the night‑shift duty of strictly checking for drunk driving.

Traffic flowed back and forth; she observed every passing vehicle with meticulous care, her expression solemn, presenting the demeanor of a professional on duty.

Lin Yuan was just about to press the accelerator and turn the car around to leave……

But a soft voice from Su Monong suddenly reached his ears, calling him to stop.

Su Monong in the passenger seat slightly turned her head, looking through the car window…… silently gazing at Li Sisi, who was holding her post not far away.

Seeing her feigned composure and meticulous demeanor, the corner of her mouth quietly rose with a deep, playful arc, her eyes holding an undercurrent others could not decipher.

"Wait a moment, don't rush off—sit in the car for a while."

Lin Yuan paused, turned his head toward her with a doubtful expression: "What's up? Anything else?"

Su Monong's gaze remained on Li Sisi outside the window, her tone languid and casual as she spoke slowly:

"Parked here to get some fresh air, breathe in the street's freshness, and by the way watch Sisi check for drunk driving."

This left Lin Yuan even more puzzled, and he couldn't help but retort:

"What's there to see about checking for drunk driving? It's just routine duty, nothing special."

Su Monong gave a faint smile at his words, her tone slow and leisurely, carrying a hint of deeper meaning:

"You don't get it—checking for drunk driving can be interesting. Watching the passing drivers, spotting who secretly drank, waiting for those lucky‑chance drunk drivers to be caught on the spot, seeing them panic in their excuses and struggle desperately—isn't that fun?"

As she lightly uttered the two words 'struggle,' the smile in her eyes vanished instantly.

Su Monong's gaze…… became deep and prolonged, her eyes locked firmly on that straight figure on the street.

Others only see the drunk driver's struggle…… but what she wants to see has never been those strangers. What she truly wonders about is Li Sisi, who forces herself to appear steady while standing in the wind, and how she will struggle next, how she will hold on.

Lin Yuan could not detect the odd amusement in her words.

Lin Yuan helplessly shook his head and muttered: "You really are a little… weird."

Upon hearing that, Su Monong suddenly let out a low laugh, her absolutely beautiful laugh clear and sweet yet alluring, slowly reverberating in the quiet carriage.

Su Monong turned her head, her eyes glistening as she looked at Lin Yuan, her tone carrying a hint of alluring teasing:

"Older sister is a pervert, but aren't you the same? Otherwise, how could you be specifically caught by me, be bewildered and spun around by older sister?"

As her words fell, without waiting for Lin Yuan's reply, Su Monong slowly raised her fair wrist and pulled out her Huawei phone from her bag.

Su Monong's fingertip lightly touched the screen, lighting up the interface.

She was familiar with the process……

Su Monong's gaze lingered, the amusement in her eyes growing stronger.

Lin Yuan beside her was completely unaware of this……

He leaned against the driver's seat, casually fiddled with the window switch, and absentmindedly watched the traffic and pedestrians coming and going on the street.

Lin Yuan didn't even notice…… the subtle movements of Su Monong on the passenger seat, and had no idea she……

Taking advantage of Lin Yuan's distracted moment, Su Monong's fingertip lightly brushed the phone screen……

Su Monong stared at the steadily lit signal indicator on the screen, her red lips slightly curling, forming a sly, playful smile.

Su Monong inwardly teased, this little sister Sisi truly had guts and especially loved thrills.

Right now…… the street was bustling with traffic, a genuine public setting.

But Li Sisi…… actually still dared……

Su Monong's amusement grew even stronger.

Su Monong hesitated not at all……

The smile at Su Monong's lips grew richer, the amusement in her eyes surging in waves, impossible to hide.

She held the phone, her fingertip lightly lifting……

Having done all that, Su Monong lifted her gaze through the car window, quietly watching Li Sisi at work across the road……

Su Monong, focusing intently, observed every slightest change in her.

At this moment, the street traffic was nonstop, the evening breeze slightly cool.

Li Sisi stood upright at the center of the intersection.

Li Sisi, completely unaware that she had long been secretly controlled by someone.

Li Sisi's hand…… gripped the drunk-driving detection tool, meticulously stopping passing vehicles.

She bent over…… seriously giving each driver an alcohol test, her movements standard and professional, her expression solemn and earnest, utterly the picture of diligent duty.

Su Monong switched to low gear, yet Li Sisi showed not the slightest ripple, remaining exceptionally calm from start to finish.

Li Sisi's movements were steady and decisive, with not a hint of mishap.

Watching her show no abnormality, Su Monong sitting in the car…… a hint of profound realization flickered in her eyes.

Su Monong's mouth corner…… curled into a deep, playful arc.

Now, Su Monong fully understood all the feline nuances.

After prolonged adaptation…… Li Sisi's body had long grown accustomed to……

Therefore, even if……

there was basically no reaction to be seen.

Su Monong inwardly mused, Li Sisi really was too good at hiding and too good at playing.

Obviously this is a serious, rigorous, solemn work setting for commuting, with passersby and passing drivers all around……

She actually dared to wear her work uniform openly under the public eye……

Li Sisi, her courage exceeds imagination.

Su Monong's lips…… let out a low, soft chuckle, she murmured quietly to herself:

"Hehe, really interesting. Since you can endure so much, older sister will kindly help you……"

Lin Yuan beside her heard vaguely, his mind full of doubt.

Lin Yuan turned his head to look at Su Monong and asked, puzzled:

"What speed are you adding? Who are you talking to?"

From dinner at night until now, Lin Yuan has continually felt Su Monong strange, occasionally muttering to herself, her words also making no sense.

Lin Yuan simply couldn't fathom her thoughts.

Su Monong's whole person…… exuded an air of puzzling strangeness.

Su Monong, hearing the voice, slowly turned her head, her pair of clear, beautiful eyes…… giving him a slight sideways glance.

In Su Monong's eyes lay a hint of lazy disdain and teasing.

"Stupid man, there's plenty you don't understand. Just sit quietly and watch, don't ask nonsense."

Having said that, Su Monong no longer paid attention to the bewildered Lin Yuan……

Su Monong's gaze returned to the phone's remote-control interface.

The amusement in Su Monong's eyes fully unfolded……

Su Monong continued to open the phone……

Since Li Sisi has a little secret, Su Monong will peek at Li Sisi's little secret……