Chapter 149: Passing by?

Xiyuanji Qilai's lively, large eyes sparkled with brilliant light, and she suddenly leaned close to Natsume Chikage, her warm breath almost brushing against his cheek:

"Natsume-kun, your younger sister?"

"Come to think of it, I haven't seen her in a long time. Can you show me a photo of her now?"

Natsume Chikage was stunned, subconsciously leaning back slightly, his face flushing red.

He really found it hard to understand Xiyuanji Qilai's habit of always leaning in suddenly when she spoke.

Xuecun Lingyin narrowed her eyes, watching Xiyuanji, who was almost face-to-face with Natsume Chikage, and extended her slender fingers to gently pinch her soft cheek, pressing her back to her original position. Her tone carried her habitual coldness, yet contained a hint of reproach:

"How many times have I told you, don't lean into people's faces whenever you're curious."

"And now you're doing this to guys too?!"

Xiyuanji Qilai only then realized her loss of composure, her fair cheeks instantly stained with crimson, and she lowered her head to apologize in a low voice:

"Natsume-kun... sorry."

But the moment the words left her lips, she raised her head again, her large eyes filled with undisguised anticipation.

"But I'm really curious!!"

The usually cold Xuecun Lingyin could only sigh helplessly upon hearing this unrepentant statement.

This best friend of hers was just like this; no matter how much she said, she wouldn't change.

Once seized by curiosity, she had to get to the bottom of it, unless something more interesting diverted her attention.

However, this time Xiyuanji Qilai didn't lean in, so Xuecun Lingyin didn't say anything, only picking up her chopsticks again to enjoy her lunch quietly, as if it had nothing to do with her, yet taking everything in.

Having spent the last few days sitting next to Xiyuanji Qilai, Natsume Chikage finally understood that this girl was simply a beast driven by "curiosity." ===== CHAPTER 150 =====