Chapter 1676

There was also a black item resembling underwear mixed in, and it was unclear whether it had been washed or worn.

Draped over the back of the sofa was an oversized red undergarment.

The large bed was relatively tidy.

But there were also some cosmetics by the pillow.

The room carried a very faint fragrance — not the perfume Li Ruanyu usually sprays, but a fresh, subtle scent.

The room had excellent ventilation and lighting; the whole place was bright and clear.

"I usually stay here most often. It's surrounded by greenery, and it feels very pleasing to the eye."

Li Ruanyu looked at the scenery outside the window — indeed, birds sang among the flowers, and the view was lovely.

Zhao Chi smiled and said, "I can tell. The traces of daily life here are indeed more obvious than over there."

Li Ruanyu laughed, "What, are you saying I don't tidy up my room?"

"No."

"I really just don't have the time. I'm usually extremely busy with work, but I don't want anyone else entering my room — after all, this is my most private space — so I haven't let anyone else help me clean either."

"Ah? Then is it appropriate for me to go in?"

"What do you think? I brought you here personally myself. It would be inappropriate if you didn't come in."

"Should I change my shoes?"

"Change what for? No need, come in quickly. I told you before I'd treat you to a drink when I had the time, and now the timing is perfect. Do you have other things to do?"

Zhao Chi happened to have nothing to do.

But wasn't Li Ruanyu very busy?

"Sister, do you have the time? I remember you said you had to go out on a mission mid-month? Drinking now won't get in the way, will it?"

"It won't. I can still squeeze out an hour or two."

After saying that, Li Ruanyu pulled Zhao Chi over to the sofa.

Then she scooped up all the clothes on the sofa in one go and tossed them into another room.

When she came back, she was carrying two crystal wine bottles in her hand.

The exterior of the wine was extremely gorgeous — it was just unknown whether the wine inside lived up to the splendor of the bottle.

The two bottles of wine were placed on the small table in front of the sofa.

"Wait for me a moment, I'll be right back."

"It's fine, you don't need to rush, I don't need—"

Before he could finish, Li Ruanyu had already vanished, and he didn't know where she had gone.

Only Zhao Chi was left alone, dazed in her room.

Looking at the situation…

It seemed it wasn't just about hugging a thigh.

Zhao Chi silently switched his attributes from Intelligence Mode to Constitution Mode.

After a short while, Li Ruanyu appeared.

In her hands she held a large wooden tray, filled entirely with exquisite food.

"Where did you get this?"

"Hehe, I took a trip to the Greater World and snatched some dishes from a restaurant I often work with."

"Snatched?"

"Hehe, just kidding. Everyone knows each other — I just grabbed the dishes they had just finished making and told them to make a fresh batch for their customers. These dishes all taste great, try some."

"Okay… you just teleported straight into a restaurant? Don't you not have the authorization?"

Li Ruanyu laughed, "So what if I don't have it? It's just some verbal criticism and a fine at most. You were waiting for me here, so I couldn't be bothered to care about all that. Come, let me pour you some wine."

"Li Ruanyu."

Zhao Chi softly called her name.

"Hmm? Why are you calling me by my full name?"

"Are you sure you want to drink?"

"Huh? What's wrong? This wine is also a good wine — it doesn't burn or sting the throat, but the alcohol content is definitely not low. You can't buy this kind of wine on the market."

"That's not what I meant. You… can you hold your liquor well? Is your tolerance pretty good? You won't get dizzy after drinking?"

Li Ruanyu said in surprise, "My tolerance is indeed a bit better than the average person's, but I'll definitely get dizzy. What's up? Don't you want to drink?"

Zhao Chi shook his head, "If it were a normal gathering, of course drinking would be great. But right now… is drinking really a good idea?"

Li Ruanyu's face was full of confusion.

Zhao Chi continued, "Sometimes, at certain moments, I want to remember things crystal clear. If I drink, I'll remember unclearly, or even forget. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

Li Ruanyu's whole body trembled.

The hand pouring the wine stopped.

She stared at Zhao Chi in a daze, her eyes full of strange colors.

Zhao Chi said softly, "Some things, if you need alcohol to numb yourself before you can do them, then don't do them. If you're going to do them, decide while you're sober. Am I right? Ruanyu."

Li Ruanyu's gaze instantly became clear, sparkling and a little bright.

There had still been some struggle and hesitation in her eyes, but at this moment she was immediately clear-headed.

"You're right. I need a sober mind to remember exactly what I'm deciding right now!"

Saying that, Li Ruanyu pounced over.