CHAPTER 107: CHAPTER 107 ENTANGLEMENT

Xia Liang sank into deep thought. Should I just leave her here and go home? Or... He glanced at Su Yi on the bed and sighed. Forget it. It wouldn’t be safe to leave her here alone. Besides, I’m the one who came out with her. I have to ensure her safety. That’s called responsibility.

Since he wasn’t going home, Xia Liang made a phone call. The call connected, and Xi Yiqian’s soft voice came from the other end.

"Hello~"

A gentle smile touched Xia Liang’s lips. For some reason, hearing Xi Yiqian’s voice always felt so endearing.

"I won’t be coming back tonight," he said.

"Oh."

Her voice was as placid as ever, but he could detect a faint trace of disappointment. It didn’t last long, however.

"Then you should get to sleep early," Xi Yiqian advised.

"Mhm, you too."

After hanging up, Xia Liang noted that Xi Yiqian hadn’t asked for a reason at all. With the matter of heading home settled, everything felt much simpler. Ignoring the dead-drunk Su Yi, Xia Liang went into the bathroom to shower.

Just as he had taken off his shirt, BANG!

The door was shoved open and someone staggered in.

It was Su Yi, woken by the call of nature. She pushed the door open, saw Xia Liang, held up a finger, and slurred with a silly grin, "Hehe! Xia Liang... what a coincidence... you using the toilet, too? Hehe."

What the hell?! Xia Liang was speechless. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Su Yi completely ignore him and start to undo her pants.

Damn it!

Xia Liang snatched his clothes and walked out. Two minutes later, Su Yi stumbled out of the bathroom, collapsed onto the bed, and immediately fell back into a deep sleep.

Returning to the bathroom, Xia Liang locked the door this time before starting his shower. Ten minutes later, freshened up, he emerged. He frowned, looking at Su Yi sprawled out on the bed like a starfish.

This girl sleeps so messily. If we were sharing the bed and I didn’t do anything, what if she tried to pin something on me?

An idea suddenly struck him as he looked at the bedsheets. First, he placed the quilt in a corner on the floor. The next second, he lifted the soundly sleeping Su Yi, placed her on top of it, and then folded a part of the quilt over her.

"Perfect!" Xia Liang clapped his hands in satisfaction. Since he was the one who paid for the room, he would naturally be the one sleeping on the bed. Besides, it was summer, and given his physical constitution, catching a cold was not even a remote possibility.

Lying on the bed, he took out his phone to check on Konoha Village for a bit before he, too, slowly drifted off to sleep.

In the middle of the night, the effects of the alcohol began to wear off, and Su Yi’s consciousness slowly returned.

Where am I? Hmm? It feels like I’m in a bed. No, wait... I remember drinking with Xia Liang. Drinking! Oh, crap!

Su Yi’s mind instantly cleared. She had gotten drunk last night, and she vaguely remembered Xia Liang getting them a room! Not only that, but she thought she had used the toilet right in front of him!

This...

Su Yi’s breathing quickened. No way, no way. Could I really have done something so embarrassing? Since he only got one room, that means... Xia Liang slept with me last night? So, did he... do something to me?

At this thought, Su Yi felt a flutter of panic mixed with a strange sense of anticipation. She sneakily cracked an eyelid open, using the faint light from the window to peek. She wanted to see if Xia Liang was on her left, but there was no one there.

Could he be on my right?

Trying not to wake him, Su Yi cautiously turned her head. After ten seconds of playing ostrich, she stealthily opened her eyes again.

Huh? He’s not here either?

Stunned, Su Yi gave up pretending to be asleep. She propped herself up and opened her eyes wide.

Damn!

This time, she was completely dumbfounded. She wasn’t in the bed at all; she was on the floor! Looking up, she saw Xia Liang sleeping comfortably on the bed.

Su Yi felt her pride take a massive blow. What is going on? I know this is how Xia Liang is, but still! She couldn’t help but fume. We’re in the same room, a budding beauty like myself right here, and you do nothing? Are you even a man? Fine! Worst case, we just sleep platonically. But you actually made me sleep on the floor? While you get the big bed all to yourself? Do I really have zero charm? No way! I have to get back at him!

Huffing, Su Yi stood up. She tiptoed over to Xia Liang, poked his arm, and called out softly, "Xia Liang? Xia Liang?"

Seeing him sleeping like a log, a smirk crept onto Su Yi’s lips. If Xia Liang were a light sleeper, her plan would probably fail and just end up being awkward. But now...

Actually, Xia Liang had woken up the moment Su Yi stirred. But seeing her sneaking around like a little thief, he stayed quiet, curious to see what she was up to.

He watched as Su Yi quietly picked up the quilt from the floor, walked to the bed, and draped it over him. Then, she tiptoed to the other side of the bed, lifted the quilt, and slipped in, hugging his arm. She had wanted to do something more audacious, but yesterday’s experience with him had taught her a lesson. She didn’t dare be so brazen again.

Hmph! When you wake up tomorrow, I’ll just start screaming that you took advantage of me. Let’s see how you handle that! Su Yi’s face broke into a smug smile, already picturing a panicked Xia Liang.

Gazing at his profile in the soft light, she thought, He’s so handsome!

Su Yi couldn’t help but swallow. She never thought she’d be one to swoon over a man’s looks.

Should I... steal a kiss?

The moment the thought appeared, it took root and grew into a towering tree.

Just one little kiss. He’s asleep, so he’ll never know, she told herself, as if to build up her courage.

Su Yi puckered her lips and tremblingly leaned in. She pecked his cheek as lightly as a dragonfly skimming water and pulled back instantly. The fleeting contact left her face burning red. It had been too quick. She wanted another one.

But... is this really okay?

As Su Yi hesitated, a tiny angel and demon appeared on her shoulders.

The angel flew before her eyes. "Su Yi! How could you do this! You’re a young lady; you can’t be so forward."

The demon scoffed. "Go on, kiss him! Xia Liang is gorgeous. If you miss this chance, you’ll regret it!"

Clearly, the demon’s words tempted her.

But the angel wouldn’t give up, floating closer again. "You must resist temptation! You’re one of the four great campus beauties of Qingyun Music Academy. You should have your pride."

Su Yi turned to the demon. Compared to the angel’s lecture, the demon’s argument was simple.

"Xia Liang is handsome!"

The angel grew frantic. "But you’re a catch too! The line of guys chasing you could fill an entire sports field!"