[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy":3,"chapter-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-206":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Little Brat's Sweet And Sassy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},438637,697,"Chapter 206 - Why Did You Drink?","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-206",206,"\u003Cp>Translator:EndlessFantasy TranslationEditor:EndlessFantasy Translation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li looked towards Lu Huaiyu, but she saw that he had already walked towards the sofa and sat down on the single couch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back with his head slightly raised and his eyes closed. His posture was laid back and relaxed as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his eyes were a bit weary, it still did not take away his nobility and elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li moved around gingerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan only learned the next morning that Ning Li did not come home the night before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did she go to Second Master Lu’s house again?” Ye Ci mentioned at the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Su Yuan heard this, she was shocked and quickly looked at Ye Ming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this was obviously not something that would make him happy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After what had happened last night, Lu Huaiyu’s name was just a reminder of the humiliation and embarrassment the Ye family had suffered at the celebration banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan frowned, wanting to say something, but she did not know where to start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu had been so ruthless this time. Everyone could see that he was backing Ning Li up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Ning Li spending the night at his house did not seem out of ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci bit on her chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yesterday, Brother Xiyue’s car arrived at our gate, but for some reason, Sister Ning Li didn’t come down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she said this, the atmosphere at the dining table became even more precarious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fine if Ning Li had not intended on coming back from the start, but what did that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Ning Li doing this deliberately?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Ning Li trying to say that the Ye family could not accommodate her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan’s head felt like it would explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ming was furious because of yesterday’s incident, which had implicated Su Yuan as well. Thus, she had to speak and act carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci hesitated and said, “I can give Sister Ning Li another call…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ming put down his chopsticks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have some things to settle at the office, so I’ll be leaving first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, he got up and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, Ye Ming had been relatively idle lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been busy with the Qinghe Bridge project some time back, but the dust had finally settled recently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason the banquet had been so grand was to celebrate Ye Ci’s achievement as well as compensate her for all the times he had not been there for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ming had also said that he would be at home this weekend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he had left the house, obviously using work as an excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mom, it’s okay. Dad’s just in a bad mood.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan sighed. “It’s Mom’s fault… Ning Li’s attitude…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She regretted taking in Ning Li back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was underaged, so after her grandmother died, her guardianship had automatically fallen to Su Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the time, Su Yuan had thought that it would be a very simple matter because she only had to accommodate Ning Li for a year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This way, she would have fulfilled her obligation as a mother and would not be bad-mouthed by others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew that Ning Li would be so difficult to manage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Ning Li had thrown the entire Ye family’s reputation down the drain. How could the Ye family still keep their heads up high after that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was too late for regrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could not just throw Ning Li out at this time, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If word got out, the Ye family would really lose their whole reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Yuan no longer had the appetite to eat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Aunt Zhao. “I’ll go up to rest. When Ning Li comes back, please tell her to come and see me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Madam.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Su Yuan went upstairs by herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been furious yesterday and had not slept well the whole night, so she looked very haggard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Ci looked at her phone, feeling a little hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yunding Fenghua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worried that Lu Huaiyu had not slept well and would not have an appetite, Ning Li made a very light breakfast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother, breakfast is ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li set the table and served him a bowl of yam porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu had just woken up when the doorbell rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was a little surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu lived here by himself, and it was rare for anyone to come over, not to mention this early in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at his phone and said, “That should be our takeout.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu then went over to open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, he came back carrying a takeout bag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Second Brother, did you...order breakfast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu put the container on the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hangover soup.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu glanced at her and laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Originally, I thought that you’d really need it, but I guess it’s fine if you don’t drink it now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was pointless anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li silently hung her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘What on earth did I do yesterday?! So much so that Lu Huaiyu ordered hangover soup for me?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li ate a spoonful of porridge and said in a small voice, “Second Brother, I promise that I won’t simply drink again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu saw that she was good at admitting her mistake and nodded. “It’s good that you know your mistakes. Just don’t repeat them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After some thought, he added, “You’re not allowed to drink when I’m not around. If you really want a drink, give me a call.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rarely spoke to her in such a tone, with such irrefutable resolution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li nodded her head. “Okay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was afraid that Lu Huaiyu would misunderstand, so she defended herself, “Second Brother, I don’t really like to drink anyway…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu casually asked, “Then, why did you drink yesterday?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was a little stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Why did I drink yesterday?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, Ning Li had not thought about this, but now that Lu Huaiyu had suddenly asked her this, it came to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had only drunk that glass of champagne because she was in a bad mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she should have been happy yesterday since Lu Huaiyu was clearly standing up for her and taking care of everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not receiving an answer, Lu Huaiyu looked up. “Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li met his gaze, and her heart suddenly skipped a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She subconsciously averted her gaze not knowing if she was feeling guilty or something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s… It’s because…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ding dong!” The doorbell rang again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li immediately got up as she said, “I’ll go open the door.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the hangover soup had already been delivered, who could it be at this hour?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Ning Li had already run over to the door and opened it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who-” Her voice stopped abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful and delicate face appeared on the other side of the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Xu Yini.\u003C\u002Fp>",1170,"2026-05-30T09:09:42.757Z","2026-06-01T04:30:50.407Z",1,"novelbin.me","27ae10aca7ae4bbe5a821f9674b32d0bf4ae9d09787b72cd32b4aad243580421","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-207","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-205",1251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-cover.jpg"]