Chapter 128: Anbi: A Naturally Gifted Competitor

Mao You nimbly burrowed into Ye Ye Qingfeng's arms, and in the instant he froze, she directly straddled his lap.

Like a sloth, she wrapped her legs around Ye Ye Qingfeng's waist, locked her arms tightly around his neck, and pressed her cheek affectionately against his chest.

Her hands firmly gripped the clothes on Ye Ye Qingfeng's chest, her nose pressed tight against the fabric as she took deep, greedy sniffs of his scent.

So fragrant! I feel like my brain is going to break~~

"What's wrong, Mao You?"

Ye Ye Qingfeng thought Mao You had recalled those sad memories, so he gently stroked her back and asked tenderly.

"Ye Qingfeng~ *hic*!"

Mao You slowly lifted her flushed face, gazing at Ye Ye Qingfeng with blurred eyes; her voice was soft and melodious, carrying a sickeningly sweet coquettishness that made one feel as though their heart were melting.

The inadvertent burp she let out carried a faint aroma of malt, drifting gently before Ye Ye Qingfeng's nose.

"Mao You, did you drink the Fuel Drink?"

The moment Ye Ye Qingfeng caught that scent, he realized Mao You had finished the remaining half-bottle of his Fuel Drink.

But then again~ she's just a little kitty; even if she gets drunk, nothing serious will happen.

"Mm~"

Mao You gave a light hum, implicitly confirming Ye Ye Qingfeng's question.

Ye Ye Qingfeng smiled helplessly; just as he was about to say something, Mao You suddenly lifted her head, her blurred eyes staring straight at him, her pink little tongue licking her lips.

She looked both adorable and seductive!

"Ye Qingfeng~ do you know? Your scent makes me feel so safe..." As Mao You spoke, her arms around Ye Ye Qingfeng's neck tightened slightly, as if fearing he might suddenly vanish.

Ye Ye Qingfeng's heartbeat suddenly accelerated; he could clearly feel Mao You's warm breath spraying onto his neck, and his face grew slightly hot.

Subconsciously, he tried to create some distance between them, but the moment his hand touched Mao You's shoulder, she rubbed herself into his embrace like a spoiled child.

"Don't move..." Mao You mumbled, her voice laden with drunkenness, so soft and sticky it was unbelievable.

In the end, Ye Ye Qingfeng couldn't push Mao You away; he sighed and let her hang off him like a sloth.

Mao You's breathing gradually became even and deep; the drunkenness made her completely lower her guard, her body going limp against Ye Ye Qingfeng's chest as she occasionally let out satisfied little hums.

"I really can't do anything with you." Ye Ye Qingfeng smiled helplessly, reached out to support the bend of Mao You's legs, and lifted her horizontally into his arms. As if sensing something, Mao You mumbled drowsily, unconsciously shrinking closer into Ye Ye Qingfeng's embrace, her hands gripping the clothes on his chest tightly as if afraid she might fall.

Ye Ye Qingfeng looked down at her, seeing her flushed face marked by a hint of drunkenness, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, and a faint smile lingering on the corners of her mouth, making her look exceptionally pitiable and endearing.

He couldn't help but gently pat her back, saying softly, "Don't fall asleep yet; we need to return to the room."

However, Mao You was already so drunk she was unconscious; she only mumbled a vague response before sinking back into deep sleep.

Helpless, Ye Ye Qingfeng could only hold her carefully and walk toward the room.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to greet the other three members of Cunning Hares, "Mao You drank half my cup of Fuel Drink and might be a bit drunk; I'll take her back to the room first."

Anbi leaned against the sofa and said nothing:.......

Nico leaned beside Anbi and waved her hand casually, "Go on, go on! Have a smooth journey~~"

Billy silently gave Ye Ye Qingfeng a thumbs-up, the meaning behind his gesture being self-evident.

Simply put, it meant: Ye Qingfeng, you've finally made it!

Not long after Ye Ye Qingfeng went upstairs, Nico suddenly sat up straight, staring wide-eyed at the staircase entrance, "If I remember correctly... there are only four rooms, right?"

"Boss Nico is too amazing! You even know that!"

Billy suddenly raised both hands to give Nico two thumbs-up, showering her with excessive praise; it was obvious his purpose in doing so was to curry favor with her.

He was hoping to see if, while Nico was in a daze, he could get her to raise his wages, as lately his girls hadn't had any Ding Ni for maintenance.

"Do you take me for a fool!" Nico rolled her eyes dramatically at Billy, then continued, "That means there isn't even a room for Mao You, so where is Ye Qingfeng going to take her?"

"Obviously to his room! Could it be my room?"

Billy said casually with an indifferent tone.

"Is that the main point!" Nico was so annoyed by Billy's carefree attitude that her teeth itched; she glared at him before speaking seriously, "The point is that Mao You and Ye Ye Qingfeng will be sharing a room; surely something untoward will happen!"

"Could it be that Ye Qingfeng thinks Mao You isn't full yet and plans to take her back to the room to secretly feed her!"

Anbi blinked her eyes and said earnestly.

Nico:......

Billy:.......

Billy recalled some saying or other; the abstract nonsense he racked his brains to produce couldn't compare to a single casual remark from Anbi—this is what you call a naturally gifted competitor!

Ye Ye Qingfeng carried the drunken Mao You back to the room; along the way, Mao You mumbled drowsily, her body limp against his chest, occasionally letting out a few light hums as if talking in her sleep.

Ye Ye Qingfeng carefully avoided engaging with her drunken ramblings, trying his best to keep her comfortable.

In his heart, he felt somewhat helpless, yet mixed with a touch of doting affection.

Usually, Mao You was always lively and agile, like a little sprite, but after getting drunk, she became exceptionally clingy, as if she had lost all her defenses.

Upon returning to the room, Ye Ye Qingfeng gently and quietly placed Mao You on the soft bed.

Just as he was about to help her remove her outer jacket, Mao You suddenly opened her eyes, gazing at him with a blurred look, and mumbled, "Ye Qingfeng, where are you going?"

Her voice was soft and limp, carrying a drunken, innocent charm that made Ye Ye Qingfeng's heart involuntarily soften.

"I'm helping you take off your jacket so you can rest properly," Ye Ye Qingfeng said softly, reaching out to undo the buttons of her jacket.

Mao You suddenly grabbed his hand, mumbling, "Don't go; I want to sleep with you."

Her voice was as soft and sticky as glutinous rice, carrying a hint of coquettishness that left Ye Ye Qingfeng instantly at a loss.

Ye Ye Qingfeng's face grew slightly hot; he cleared his throat lightly, trying to mask his embarrassment: "You're drunk; just rest well, otherwise you'll feel terrible tomorrow."

However, Mao You didn't buy it; she swayed unsteadily as she sat up, reached out to grab the hem of Ye Ye Qingfeng's clothes as if afraid he would leave, and said, "Please don't, Ye Qingfeng; I'm scared to sleep alone..."

Her voice carried a hint of sobbing, her eyes filled with dependence, instantly softening Ye Ye Qingfeng's heart.

"It's fine; I'll stay with you." Ye Ye Qingfeng sighed helplessly, sat by the bedside, and gently patted Mao You's back to coax her to sleep.

Only then did Mao You smile contentedly, lie back down on the bed, rest her head on Ye Ye Qingfeng's lap, and close her eyes.

Ye Ye Qingfeng gazed at her sleeping face, a faint smile playing on his lips. Just as he was about to rise quietly and leave, he suddenly felt a weight settle on his leg; Mao You had, at some point, tightly wrapped her arms around it, murmuring indistinctly, "Don't go..."

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