Chapter 380: I’ve never seen you this impatient before!
The next morning, as dawn broke, Hu Yu Ying got up and took a glance at Li Qing Xue, still snoozing peacefully. Without missing a beat, she flipped in bed and used her luscious hair to tickle Li Qing Xue’s nose like a feather duster.
Seeing Li Qing Xue sniff and scratch her nose from the itch, Hu Yu Ying couldn’t help but giggle softly. She reached out and gently stroked her swollen, reddened eyelids, then sighed with a mix of affection and exasperation.
Time to get dressed and head downstairs for breakfast. Just as she opened the door, she nearly collided with Long Ao Tian squatting in the corner by the wall.
As Hu Yu Ying emerged, Long Ao Tian hurriedly stood up, about to explain himself.
But Hu Yu Ying raised a finger like a traffic cop and made a shushing gesture. After closing the door, she finally spoke: “Qing Xue cried most of last night.”
Hearing this, Long Ao Tian eagerly grabbed Hu Yu Ying’s hand. “Ah Ying…”
“Let’s just go downstairs to talk,” she cut him off, already walking toward the staircase’s end.
Seeing Hu Yu Ying stride ahead, Long Ao Tian’s heart was churning but he could only trail behind her, hearts pounding.
“Ah Ying, do you believe it was all a misunderstanding from yesterday?” Long Ao Tian blurted out.
Hu Yu Ying clearly doubted him but nodded sincerely. “Believe.”
“Believe?” Long Ao Tian paused, surprised. The morning’s brewing words caught in his throat.
“Yeah, believe,” Hu Yu Ying looked at him calmly, “Believe that it’s all a mistake between you and Wan Ning, and believe you and Qing Xue are full of misunderstandings, too. Why is it always me that ends up in the mess, huh?”
She pointed a finger at him. “I have two best sisters, and look what you did—you ate us both up like a snack. Long Ao Tian, I really want to strangle you right now!”
Without warning, she pinched him hard at the waist. That pinch was fierce—no mercy. Long Ao Tian gasped, clutching his side, eyes wide with pain.
“You promised not to bully me anymore,” she said sharply.
“And then what? Not much time has passed!” Long Ao Tian grimaced, rubbing his sore waist, and hurried to stand between her and the staircase.
“Let me explain,” he said urgently.
“Explain what? How you pushed Qing Xue down? Don’t talk to me right now—I don’t want to hear it.” Hu Yu Ying pushed past him, heading outside.
Long Ao Tian followed quietly, lips sealed.
When Hu Yu Ying bought breakfast and tried to snatch it away, Long Ao Tian stubbornly refused to let go.
“Let go,” she demanded.
He kept his head down, not relinquishing grip.
A tug-of-war ensued until Long Ao Tian, annoyed, shot her a glance. All the good stuff was now his—cheated again.
Finally, he let go grudgingly.
He happily carried the breakfast back, tail wagging like a puppy, sticking close behind Hu Yu Ying.
They bought four breakfasts. On the way home, Hu Yu Ying sped up, and Long Ao Tian quickened his pace in turn. She slowed slightly, and he did the same.
Suddenly, Hu Yu Ying stopped dead in her tracks.
Long Ao Tian hurried to halt beside her.
“Don’t keep following me like a little tail,” she said plainly.
Hearing this, he shifted sideways a bit.
Hu Yu Ying pursed her lips and chuckled softly, finally understanding why Long Ao Tian always kept his distance before.
Seeing her faint, amused smile, Long Ao Tian quickly stepped forward: “Bam on the back of the head.” He squatted down.
“Bam on the back of the head to wake me up,” he added.
“You’re not clear-headed now?” Hu Yu Ying crossed her arms, deadpan.
She headed upstairs, reaching Room 6, only to find Lin Wan Ning not there. She moved on to Room 9 at the very back.
She pushed open the door.
Li Qing Xue was already dressed and chatting with Wan Ning.
Seeing Hu Yu Ying step in, Lin Wan Ning called out excitedly, “Sister!”
Li Qing Xue hesitated, biting her lip but shyly calling out “Sister,” as well.
Hu Yu Ying looked up from the doorway and said, “Breakfast.”
Long Ao Tian, feeling awkward, slipped inside. Normally when embarrassed, he’d pretend to be busy, avoiding eye contact with Li Qing Xue and not knowing where to put the breakfast tray.
Finally, he took a deep breath, forced a chuckle, and looked at Li Qing Xue.
As soon as their eyes met, Li Qing Xue snorted softly, crossing her arms and turning her head away.
Seeing this, Lin Wan Ning silently chuckled, got out of bed, and closed the door. “Time to eat breakfast.”
“Which one’s mine?” Chimed Hu Yu Ying.
Hu Yu Ying glanced at Long Ao Tian’s breakfast and pointed. “This one’s for you.”
“Thanks, sister,” Lin Wan Ning grinned, pecking Hu Yu Ying’s cheek happily.
“This one’s Qing Xue’s,” Hu Yu Ying indicated.
Long Ao Tian looked at Li Qing Xue — she was tilting her head, still avoiding eye contact, then glanced at Hu Yu Ying and Lin Wan Ning, who looked smug.
After a moment’s hesitation, Long Ao Tian walked over and handed Li Qing Xue one of the breakfasts. “Eat, breakfast time.”
Li Qing Xue shot him a sidelong glare, huffing softly, then snatched her breakfast.
She turned around and suddenly smiled brightly at Hu Yu Ying, saying playfully, “Thanks, sister,” and also kissed her cheek.
Long Ao Tian, still standing there, looked at the remaining two breakfasts, eyes lighting up with mischief. He awkwardly shuffled over to Hu Yu Ying and handed her one.
“Eat up,” he said softly.
As Hu Yu Ying took the breakfast, Long Ao Tian bent to kiss her but was stopped by a palm slapping him aside. The lips met only her hand instead.
Rolling her eyes, she muttered, “Such thick skin!”
Meanwhile, Lin Wan Ning and Li Qing Xue couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter.
“Brother’s really good at catching opportunities.”
“Long Ao Tian, you’ve had enough of free rides!”
Their laughter echoed. Hu Yu Ying chuckled softly, “No shame at all.”
Lin Wan Ning looked at Li Qing Xue. “Aren’t you upset?”
Li Qing Xue’s cheerful expression vanished instantly. She snarled at Long Ao Tian.
Long Ao Tian slowly stepped forward and faced Li Qing Xue: “If I told you everything yesterday was just a misunderstanding, would you believe me?”
Pak!
Hu Yu Ying couldn’t hold it anymore—she burst out laughing.
Long Ao Tian, the ever-serious comforter and wise guide, would always pick his words carefully, soothing and guiding people through it.
But when it was himself involved, he turned into a whole new person.
Lin Wan Ning and Li Qing Xue stared in confusion, unable to understand why Hu Yu Ying was so happy. They had to hold onto the bedframe, clutching their stomachs, laughing uncontrollably.
Amidst their laughter, Li Qing Xue rolled her eyes at Long Ao Tian: “Misunderstanding? You wish!”
“No, really. The sign with the room number fell—6 turned into 9. The light inside the room wasn’t on, and you didn’t say a word…”
“I didn’t say a word? I’ve never seen you so impatient—barely had my pants down, and you barged in! I didn’t even have time to shout…”
All this talk made Long Ao Tian hang his head in shame…
