CHAPTER 150

Tang Ruoyao, as an expert in microexpressions, could deduce at least several emotions from the light reflected in Qin Yinong's clear black pupils. Astonishment, bewilderment, contemplation, embarrassment... and so on.

She was certain that Qin Yinong would curse her in her heart for being shameless, but it didn't matter. Tang Ruoyao had been called shameless by her more than once. Those who cared about their reputation didn't have girlfriends or future wives.

Qin Yinong remained silent, which, in Tang Ruoyao's mind, was equivalent to an agreement.

As for whether the woman would change her mind when she woke up tomorrow, it was not within Tang Ruoyao's consideration. At worst, she would manipulate her again. Besides, she had already met Qin Jianing, her daughter. Thinking of Qin Jianing, Tang Ruoyao suddenly felt a bit excited.

She stared at Qin Yinong intently, wanting to ask her some questions about Qin Jianing, but dispelled the thought when she saw the bloodshot veins in her eyes.

There was plenty of time ahead.

Tomorrow, she could personally find out more.

Tang Ruoyao had warmed herself up and approached the woman with a low body temperature, embracing her. The warm temperature seeped into her limbs and body, like soaking in a hot spring in winter. Qin Yinong's eyelids suddenly became heavy.

Tang Ruoyao cupped her cheek and gently kissed her soft lips. In just a few seconds, when she released the kiss, Qin Yinong had already fallen asleep, breathing peacefully.

Tang Ruoyao stared at Qin Yinong's face without turning her gaze away, and the tenderness in her eyes finally revealed itself without any disguise.

Compared to Qin Yinong's exhausted state, Tang Ruoyao lived a carefree life. Apart from occasionally being annoyed by the woman, which helped her regulate her body and mind, most of her time was spent on shooting schedules. The people she encountered were also easy to deal with and took good care of her, including the directors of the advertisements, whose temperaments were surprisingly good, and she never felt the slightest grievance.

Tang Ruoyao looked at the night outside the gauze curtain, devoutly praying that fate would give Qin Yinong a bit of the good luck it had bestowed upon her, so that she wouldn't suffer so much.

The digital clock on the bedside table showed that it was three in the morning, and all the lights in the room had gone out. Tang Ruoyao entered a deep sleep.

Drip—

An invisible droplet fell onto a green leaf, creating ripples. From a point to an area, the air twisted and converged into a line in the ears, buzzing—

Almost like tinkling.

However, the room was quiet, eerily quiet, with no sound to be heard, whether it was someone else's breathing or her own.

The loosely interlocked fingers gently let go, and Qin Yinong sat up from the bed and got off.

The window closed, and the white curtain hung quietly, casting shadows of a person moving in the dark room.

Qin Yinong opened the wardrobe door and hid inside.

She squeezed herself into the deepest corner, staring fixedly at the narrow gap in the wardrobe. Her hands tightly grasped the metal hanger, palms sweaty, and her teeth chattered slightly.

You won't find me.

You definitely won't find me.

Don't come near.

......

Tang Ruoyao was half-asleep when she reached out beside her and found it empty.

She let out a hum from her nose and felt from one end of the bed to the other, but it was all cold, with no trace of another person.

"Qin Yinong." Tang Ruoyao immediately woke up, rubbing her eyes and turning on the light.

There was indeed no one beside her.

"Qin Yinong!" Tang Ruoyao jumped up, first checked the window, closed it from the inside just like before, and breathed a sigh of relief. She grabbed a robe and decisively went downstairs.

In the closet just a few steps away from her, the woman stared at the faint light coming through the gap, unable to suppress a shiver. Her sweaty palm loosened, then tightened again, gripping the metal hanger tightly.

Tang Ruoyao searched downstairs thoroughly. Unfamiliar with the place and afraid of disturbing the sleeping elderly and children, in her eagerness, her legs collided with several bruises, which stood out on her fair skin.

Unable to find Qin Yinong, Tang Ruoyao suddenly thought of a place.

She returned to the bedroom and stood in front of the wardrobe door, remaining calm and composed.

Her hand grasped the handle of the wardrobe door.

Creak—

A very light sound.

Along with the sound, there was another one, clearly not produced by Tang Ruoyao's movements.

Tang Ruoyao suddenly felt a surge of sorrow in her heart.

Qin Yinong rushed out with disheveled hair, and Tang Ruoyao was not surprised. The metal hanger swung at her face and arms like madness, but Tang Ruoyao didn't dodge or avoid it. She opened her arms and embraced her.

Last time, they needed both Guan Han and her to work together to subdue Qin Yinong, but this time, Tang Ruoyao alone was enough.

The metal hanger fell to the ground.

Qin Yinong, lost all rationality, attacked and kicked with her bare hands in Tang Ruoyao's embrace. She bit and scratched, using her head to ram and even spitting at her, resorting to all the instinctive means of human aggression. She was hysterical, like a madwoman.

Tang Ruoyao remained silent, allowing her to vent and tear at her.

At some point, Qin Yinong regained her senses and slowly loosened her grip.

A faint smell of blood permeated the air.

Qin Yinong rested her head on the young woman's shoulder and quietly sobbed in Tang Ruoyao's tight embrace. "I'm sorry."

"It's okay." Tang Ruoyao gently patted her back. "I've seen everything, and I don't care. I just ask that you don't push me away anymore."

Qin Yinong remained silent for a long time before saying, "There's blood. Let me treat you."

"Do you have a medical kit in your room?"

"Yes."

"Where is it? I'll get it."

"I'll go."

"Let's go together," Tang Ruoyao said. She released her arms and held Qin Yinong's hand in her palm. The two of them fetched the medical kit and placed it on the coffee table.

The red marks on Tang Ruoyao's cheeks and neck caused by the metal hanger were more prominent. Qin Yinong had gone all out, and every mark was swollen, displaying a horrifying deep purple color. The marks on her arms were lighter, fortunately, as she was wearing a thick robe.

There was a wound on her wrist that was still bleeding, and Qin Yinong attended to it first. Cleaning, disinfecting, applying medication, and bandaging. When she tied the knot, her tears fell into the bandage. Qin Yinong turned her head to look elsewhere, took a moment to compose herself, and then turned back, tying a butterfly knot.

Tang Ruoyao smiled and said, "It looks beautiful, you're skillful with your hands."

Qin Yinong didn't look at her, focused on neatly tidying the bandage.

She examined Tang Ruoyao's face, her fingers twitched but didn't dare to reach out and touch. She carefully dabbed a little anti-inflammatory cream with a cotton swab, gently applying it to reduce swelling and bruises.

Tang Ruoyao was in pain, wanting to grit her teeth, but she only lightly furrowed her brows without showing any other expression throughout the process.

After applying the medicine, she held Qin Yinong's hand again and led her back to the bed. She softly asked, "Sleep?"

She didn't ask anything else, always respecting and cherishing her, unconditionally accepting her.

This girl in front of her, who was seven or eight years younger, was once a fledgling bird sheltered under her wings not long ago. But during this period of time, she had grown unbelievably, becoming a mature lover who was gentle, brave, and knew when to advance and retreat, making people unable to help but rely on and trust her.

In her gentle and watery eyes, Qin Yinong suddenly couldn't hold back anymore. She didn't want to bear these things alone. She wanted to confide in the only person in the world she could trust completely.

"Li Yichuan," the woman said, hesitatingly mentioning a name.

Tang Ruoyao: "Hmm?" 

Qin Yinong continued, "The person I've been dealing with lately, the one who wants to harm you, is Li Yichuan."

Li Yichuan was not yet within Tang Ruoyao's social circle, but she was smart and decided to search for him online on her phone. Indeed, he was a prominent figure with plenty of information available.

Qin Yinong walked over and poured two glasses of water, placing them on opposite ends of the coffee table. Tang Ruoyao saw this and brought the two glasses together, squeezing onto the single-seater couch with Qin Yinong, embracing her.

Qin Yinong felt uneasy and shifted slightly, reluctantly saying, "I'm talking about something serious."

Tang Ruoyao replied earnestly, "And what I'm doing is also serious." Since they would be embracing each other later anyway, it was better to be prepared in advance.

Unable to resist Tang Ruoyao, Qin Yinong continued speaking. However, in the warm embrace of the woman, she lost some of her melancholy and gained a sense of relief. She said, "Do you remember when you asked me why I'm so cautious about what I eat?"

Tang Ruoyao's gaze swept over the transparent water in the glass on the coffee table, and she made a sound of acknowledgment.

Qin Yinong said lightly, "It's because I've been drugged before."

The expected answer caused Tang Ruoyao's heart to ache slightly.

With a sneer at the corner of her lips, Qin Yinong said, "The person who drugged me was my former manager, Du Ankai." Qin Yinong spent her days socializing at the dining table, fully aware of the offensive glances of those fat and wealthy men. She was always cautious and careful, but if it weren't for Du Ankai, how could she have been so easily deceived?

One day, Du Ankai took her out to socialize, and Li Yichuan was sitting at the table. At that time, Li Yichuan was already a well-known figure in the industry, and everyone treated him with great respect and flattery.

As the most attractive woman at the table, Qin Yinong was encouraged by the men to offer Li Yichuan several drinks. It was at this moment that Du Ankai handed Qin Yinong a cup of tea. Qin Yinong drank it and started feeling dizzy. Because it was her manager, she didn't have her guard up. Little did she know that Du Ankai went from making her accompany drinks to making her sleep with him.

Whether it was the inadequate dosage of the drug or Qin Yinong's strong constitution, she woke up earlier than expected.

She woke up in a completely unfamiliar room, lying on a soft bed. The man's fingers were icy cold, and his breath was equally cold, like a venomous snake, chilling to the bone.

Qin Yinong said, "I've been doing physical labor since I was young, and I have much more strength than an ordinary woman. Li Yichuan, on the other hand, is much weaker than an average man. But he's still a man, and the two of us ended up struggling in the room. He gained the upper hand and firmly grabbed my shoulders, grinning with a determined look. I reached out and scratched everywhere, not knowing what I touched, maybe it was an ashtray or something similar, and I smashed it against his head."

Blood quickly seeped from Li Yichuan's short hair, and he lay motionless on the ground, his eyes tightly closed, as if he were dead.

Qin Yinong's limbs went weak, and the ashtray she was holding in her hand fell to the ground with a "thud." She crawled over and checked the other person's breath, confirming that he was still breathing and not dead. Wiping away her tears, Qin Yinong began to figure out how to escape.

The memories of that night were chaotic, filled with chaos and a thin line between life and death.

Qin Yinong couldn't remember many details clearly, but she remembered that in the end, she hid in the wardrobe, tightly gripping the metal hanger in her hand. her eyes fixed on the light light coming through the crack and the moving figure within it.

Li Yichuan, covering his bleeding head, regained consciousness and called one of his trusted men.

When had Li Yichuan ever experienced such a great humiliation? He pushed away the doctor who was bandaging his wound and angrily said, "Bring her to me. Disable her limbs. Let's see how she can resist then, that damn bitch!"

Then Du Ankai appeared, and Li Yichuan's bodyguard pressed him down on the ground.Qin Yinong heard Du Ankai's muffled groans of pain, probably from being beaten.

Li Yichuan asked in a gloomy tone, "Where is she?"

For a weak woman like Qin Yinong to live peacefully for several years without becoming someone's plaything in bed, it was likely due to Du Ankai's intention to sell her. Just like the courtesans of ancient times, the higher their status, the longer they needed to be raised, arousing everyone's appetite, and they could only be sold at a high price the first time. Du Ankai was searching for a buyer, and Li Yichuan was the buyer he had dreamt of—a wealthy man who could spend lavishly, with power and status.

Du Ankai had hoped to flatter Li Yichuan with a beautiful woman, but his plan backfired, and he regretted it deeply. Begging for mercy, he said, "I don't know, Mr. Li, spare me. I really don't know anything."

Li Yichuan clearly had little patience. He raised his hand and brought it down, raining punches and kicks on Du Ankai.

At first, Du Ankai's pleas and groans of pain could be heard, but gradually the sound became weaker, until nothing could be heard at all.

Tears and snot flowed down due to fear, but Qin Yinong dared not wipe them away. She could only keep her eyes wide open and her ears alert, not daring to miss any movements or sounds outside.

Li Yichuan said, "Wake him up."

Du Ankai's voice resurfaced, weakly saying, "Mr. Li, I really don't know..."

Li Yichuan grabbed his head and said, "I'll remember this debt. Listen, if she comes to you..."

Du Ankai immediately said, "I will inform you immediately, no, no, no, I will personally bring her to you, and you can do whatever you want with her." He knocked his head repeatedly, and his sycophantic smile made people nauseous.

Finally, the doctor stepped forward and advised Li Yichuan to deal with his injuries first. Li Yichuan, still filled with residual anger, walked around the room, including the wardrobe, where Qin Yinong saw the flash of his blue pants through the crack. Her heart stopped, and she bit her lower lip, drawing blood.

Li Yichuan suddenly kicked the edge of the bed without warning and left.

The people in the room gradually dispersed.

Qin Yinong waited a while longer before running away.

She didn't dare to return to the accommodation arranged for her by the company, fearing that Du Ankai would be lying in wait. She couldn't use her mobile phone either, so she found a trash can and disposed of it. She had nowhere to go. If Li Yichuan caught her again, she would face a dead end.

Li Yichuan had gained his position through questionable means and had some shady background. He also maintained a group of loyal subordinates who were willing to sacrifice their lives for him. Survival of the fittest was defined to the extreme under his rule.

Even if Qin Yinong managed to save her life by chance, she would likely be left barely alive.

A sudden realization flashed through Tang Ruoyao's mind, connecting all the clues.

"So, you went to find Director Han?" Tang Ruoyao blurted out.

"How did you know?" Qin Yinong looked slightly surprised.

Tang Ruoyao said, "Director Han mentioned it. He said you jumped out from the roadside late at night, almost getting hit by his car."

Qin Yinong smiled and replied, "Uncle really likes you. He even told you about that."

Tang Ruoyao modestly said, "I guess so. I'm quite likable." It was part of her strategy as well.

Qin Yinong suddenly said, "No."

Tang Ruoyao paused and asked, "No? No what?"

Qin Yinong said, "Nothing." She thought to herself, being likable is not enough.

Qin Yinong continued, "I don't know the exact reason, it might be due to interests or other factors, but there has always been friction between the faction centered around Director Han and the faction centered around Li Yichuan. Moreover, Uncle has a righteous character and has never tolerated small-minded bullies like Li Yichuan. He has openly humiliated him on more than one occasion, leading to conflicts. I have witnessed it myself."

Based on this limited information, Qin Yinong was willing to take a gamble with her life.

"So, you decided to seek refuge with Director Han? But what if..." Tang Ruoyao's voice suddenly trailed off.

Either be captured by Li Yichuan and face a grim fate, or take a slim chance at survival. Even if death was inevitable, dying under the wheels would be better than falling into Li Yichuan's hands. She had no other choice.

Qin Yinong gently rubbed Tang Ruoyao's head and said, "A stroke of luck, I suppose? Not only did I survive, but I also managed to gain Director Han's support. Later, when I terminated my contract and had to pay a penalty for breaching agreements and gambling, Uncle helped me a great deal."

Han Yuping was the first benefactor she encountered, someone who had shown her great kindness.

Tang Ruoyao muttered, "I'll treat Director Han to a meal another day."

Qin Yinong said, "I'll go with you."

Tang Ruoyao shook her head, feeling as if she wanted to lean into Qin Yinong's embrace again. Clearly, she was supposed to comfort her, but she quickly adjusted her role and said, "What happened next?"

Qin Yinong humorously replied, "Well, after that, I held onto Uncle's support tightly. I openly opposed Li Yichuan, standing with their group and openly challenging him. Although Li Yichuan disliked me, he couldn't do anything about it."

In reality, Li Yichuan continued to suppress her in the industry and resorted to underhanded tactics, but Qin Yinong remained vigilant and didn't give him a chance to succeed. After several years of open and covert struggles, Qin Yinong found support from the Ji family, which made Li Yichuan completely quiet down.

The Ji family's story was a long one, and Qin Yinong felt a bit tired. She thought she would talk about it another time and brushed it off, only mentioning that she hadn't had any contact with Li Yichuan in recent years and they coexisted peacefully.

Tang Ruoyao was intelligent and remembered the few words Qin Yinong mentioned at the beginning, which helped her piece together the whole story.

"It was because of me that you reestablished contact with Li Yichuan, right?"

Since they had come this far in the conversation, Qin Yinong had no need to hide anymore and nodded, saying, "Yes."

"Aren't you afraid of him?" Tang Ruoyao asked. Including this incident, Qin Yinong had hidden in the closet twice, and her reactions were intense, indicating the deep psychological impact it had left on her.

"I'm terrified." Qin Yinong replied, giving her a deep look.

Tang Ruoyao suddenly understood her unspoken words, and her eyes welled up with tears.

No matter how scared she was, for Tang Ruoyao, for their future, she would gather the courage to face it. Even if she had to sit at a table with Li Yichuan during the day and converse with him as if nothing happened, only to be consumed by boundless fear and hide in the closet at night, she would do it without hesitation.

Ningning, Tang Ruoyao, they were her bottom line, her vulnerability, as well as her armor to face fear head-on and remain indomitable.

"How do you plan to resolve this?"

"Cooperate with him."

"What about the conditions?"

Qin Yinong lowered her gaze and said, "Let him decide. Material things are insignificant, I can earn them back."

Qin Yinong's eyebrows suddenly warmed up when Tang Ruoyao gently stroked her eyebrows with her warm fingers. Her eyes were filled with tenderness as she asked, "Are you tired?"

"Not really." Qin Yinong replied without thinking.

Tang Ruoyao moved her fingertip downwards and gently held Qin Yinong's face, smiling. "I'll give you another chance."

Qin Yinong winced in pain and changed her words, "A little bit."

Pretending to be angry, Tang Ruoyao said, "Say it again."

After a moment of silence, Qin Yinong said, "I'm tired." As soon as she uttered those words, it felt like every nerve and muscle in her body heard it and collectively went on strike. She let go of all her strength, collapsing into Tang Ruoyao's embrace as if she had no bones.

Tang Ruoyao firmly held her, her arms slender but strong.

"Every day, I wonder why do I have so many things to do? One thing done, and another comes up. I can't sleep properly, I just take short naps. Will I suddenly drop dead?" Qin Yinong complained.

Tang Ruoyao clicked her tongue unhappily and said, "Tsk, tsk, hurry up."

Qin Yinong relaxed and laughed, a hearty laugh. Then she obediently went, "Tsk, tsk, tsk," a few times and said, "Actually, it's not that tiring. I've gotten used to being busy, and doing something meaningful is quite good."

She had her unique way of comforting Tang Ruoyao, and Tang Ruoyao didn't expose her. She followed her words and asked, "Was Fang Cheng a student you sponsored?"

"Yes."

"How many more students like him are there?"

"I don't remember. The ones who got into P University and whom I personally met are quite good kids."

"Do you let them call you 'sister'?" Tang Ruoyao couldn't help but sound a bit jealous.

Qin Yinong tilted her face and said, "I hadn't met you back then, right? If you mind, I'll have them change their address in the future. You have a suggestion?"

Tang Ruoyao understood that Qin Yinong was serious and intended to do so. She felt a sweet sensation in her heart and smiled, "No need, I'm not that petty."

Qin Yinong looked at her playfully and said, "Why do I feel like you are indeed that petty?" She brought up an old matter and laughed, "When we first joined the 'True Colors' crew, do you remember how green your face turned when you saw A'xiao feeding me strawberries?"

Tang Ruoyao: "..."

A true hero doesn't dwell on past glory, and a good woman shouldn't bring up old jealousy!

Tang Ruoyao tried to explain, "I didn't think she was... she..." but the more she spoke, the more she felt like her brain had been kicked by a donkey, and she couldn't utter another word.

She sighed, feeling desolate. "Sigh."

Qin Yinong was amused by her and gently touched Tang Ruoyao's rounded chin with her fingertip, slowly moving up to her lips and kissing her.

Tang Ruoyao tenderly supported the back of her head.

They shared a kiss, savoring the long-lost sweetness.

Tang Ruoyao wanted to continue, but Qin Yinong turned her head and said, "It's time to sleep, there's still a lot to do tomorrow."

"Are you referring to Ningning?" Tang Ruoyao stood up with her, holding hands as they walked towards the bed.

"Yes."

Tang Ruoyao tucked her in for the second time, not lying down herself. With one hand propped on the pillow, her amber eyes stared straight into the woman's eyes as she asked seriously, "Do you trust me?"

Qin Yinong smiled. "Of course, I trust you."

Tang Ruoyao said, "Then there's something I want you to promise me."

"Go ahead, tell me."

"During this period, just stay at home and rest. Don't worry about anything, let me handle everything."

"But..."

Tang Ruoyao gently caressed the woman's cheek with her thumb and said softly, "You've protected me for so long, let me protect you this time, alright?"

Qin Yinong's expression was moved.

Whether it was because of Tang Ruoyao's heartfelt concern or her pleading tone, Qin Yinong slowly nodded.

Tang Ruoyao was overjoyed, acting like a child. She excitedly leaned down to kiss her, but after a long time of not seeing each other, Qin Yinong had just regained some vitality and almost got too heated by the kiss. Suddenly, her mind wandered off. However, Tang Ruoyao really just kissed her with drool all over her face and then peacefully cuddled up to sleep.

"Sleep, sleep. Goodnight."

Before closing her eyes, she hesitated with a sense of ambition, as if saying, "Wait and see how I perform."

"Goodnight." Qin Yinong's mood was complicated.

Tang Ruoyao felt energized and woke up early. She quietly got out of bed, finished her morning routine, and although Qin Yinong was awake, she hadn't gotten up yet. The snow-white blanket was rolled up like a silkworm cocoon, with only her head exposed. Her black, bright eyes looked at Tang Ruoyao and blinked.

Tang Ruoyao's eyes lit up.

Qin Yinong once again received a face full of drool from the other woman, leaving her breathless. She managed to find some space and responded a little slowly, "Why are you up so early?"

"I'm getting up to do some work," Tang Ruoyao replied.

Qin Yinong made a sound and said, "But..."

Before Qin Yinong could finish her sentence, Tang Ruoyao interrupted her, saying, "I don't want you to accompany me. You should honestly go back to sleep. I've heard from Guan Han that you haven't slept for two days. If you're not obedient, I'll spank your butt."

Qin Yinong: "..."

Did she just hear things? What did Tang Ruoyao say?

That little brat is so audacious.

Tang Ruoyao caught a glimpse of Qin Yinong's increasingly dangerous gaze and felt something was amiss. She quickly pretended to have indirect amnesia and said, "You should go back to sleep. I'll come up and wake you when it's time for breakfast."

Qin Yinong looked at her.

Tang Ruoyao, a master of micro-expressions, quickly caught on. She took a few steps and sat at the head of the bed, tucking her in gently, and said softly, "I'll wait until you fall asleep before going downstairs."

Qin Yinong closed her eyelids.

Once Tang Ruoyao confirmed that Qin Yinong had fallen asleep, she quietly left and closed the door behind her.

However, after Tang Ruoyao left, Qin Yinong slowly opened her eyes, her gaze clear, showing no signs of sleepiness.

......

Guan Han was the earliest to wake up. Unable to contact Qin Yinong, her message box was filled with messages from An Ling, all asking her to inform Qin Yinong once she woke up.

An Ling even emphasized the urgency, causing Guan Han to collapse mentally, thinking, "That's only possible if I can see Qin Jie's face."

She was so worried that she couldn't sleep much throughout the night. As soon as she heard the sound of footsteps on the stairs, she saw a figure coming down, but couldn't clearly see the face. Judging by the figure, Guan Han determined it was Tang Ruoyao.

Her heart hung in her throat, and she rushed up to her, asking, "How is Qin Jie doing?"

Tang Ruoyao gave her a reassuring smile and said, "She's asleep, no need to worry." Then she asked, "What's An Ling's phone number? Or can you give me your phone?"

Guan Han almost completely switched sides and directly gave her the number.

Tang Ruoyao dialed the number, and An Ling had been busy all night. When she received the call from Guan Han, she rattled off a long speech like a machine gun, delivering the PR plan she had envisioned.

After careful consideration, Tang Ruoyao's tone was calm as she said, "I think it's feasible."

An Ling was taken aback and asked, "Who are you?"

Tang Ruoyao smiled slightly and replied, "Qin Yinong's girlfriend."

Guan Han nearly went into shock on the spot.

An Ling: "..."

Do young people nowadays have no shame?

An Ling asked, "Where is Qin Yinong?"

Tang Ruoyao said, "She's sleeping. She asked me to handle things. Just tell me what you need."

An Ling paused for a few seconds and said subtly, "Okay."

"Auntie Tang, Auntie Guan Han, good morning." Suddenly, a soft and tender child's voice came from behind.

Guan Han responded, "Good morning."

Tang Ruoyao, who had been composed and self-assured just moments ago, stiffened in place like a wooden stick. She slowly turned her head and stammered, "G-good morning."

Author's Note:

Ningning: Auntie Tang doesn't seem very clever.

I wonder when our Auntie Tang will become a bit smarter in front of the child. ﹁_﹁

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