Qin Xin was in a good mood, at least during this time in the car.
Since moving into her sister's house, she had witnessed various interactions between her sister and Senior Ningning, and the "movement" that came with it. There was nothing else to highlight but their carefree attitude, as if no one else existed.
Her heart ached, and Xin ached as well. From that day on, each day became harder to endure than the last.
But there was nothing she could do. First, she had to endure it—after all, her persona was that of a cold and aloof straight girl. Second, this senior… really did belong to her sister.
After enduring for so long and experiencing the pains of youth, on this day of shopping, Qin Xin finally found the perfect opportunity to launch an effective counterattack.
Why was it effective? Just look at her sister's expression, and her chilling aura made it clear that she was quite angry.
Sister, you can finally feel the impotent rage that I often experience.
Qin Xin faintly curled her lips, thinking this throughout the entire car ride.
Until they returned to Shuiyue Tingyuan, as soon as they got out of the car, Qin Yue directly picked up Bai Ningning and rushed into the house. The tall and elegant sister walked quickly and steadily, her hands gripping Bai Ningning like a pair of pincers, no matter how much the girl struggled, she couldn't break free, as if she were facing a fear beyond death.
Qin Xin hadn't even had the chance to get out of the car; she sat inside, watching everything through the window, stunned.
Aunt Zou stopped the car, walked over to help her open the door, and sighed softly, "I don't know why, but the young lady is angry again, sigh."
Qin Xin knew why, but pretended not to: "What happens when she gets angry?"
"When the young lady is angry, Miss Ningning will suffer," Aunt Zou gestured towards the direction Qin Yue had gone into the house, "Just like what you saw."
Like a thunderclap out of nowhere, it exploded in Qin Xin's mind.
She was wrong, she was really wrong.
Her sister was not just capable of impotent rage; when she was angry, she had clear outlets for her emotions.
"Endure, Second Miss," Aunt Zou's voice was so soft it was almost inaudible, "If you don't endure, the situation will be worse."
A little patience means Ningning suffers, a lot of patience means... Ningning still suffers.
...
Bai Ningning was a bit flustered, a mix of panic and confusion.
What was going on? They were having a good time shopping, and suddenly they were brought back. Fine, they came back, but she was directly carried off to the bedroom.
She didn't even know what was happening.
After struggling for a few moments, Bai Ningning asked, "What are you doing?"
"Doing!"
Qin Yue rushed into the bedroom and threw Bai Ningning onto the bed.
"What I mean is, why?" Bai Ningning looked at her expressionlessly.
Even though she knew she was about to suffer, she was becoming increasingly calm.
Perhaps it was because she was used to it, or maybe... she had gotten used to Qin Yue's intensity?
It was just like that; after all, it couldn't get worse than this. As for the tactic she feared the most, after experiencing it once, she wouldn't be caught off guard again.
Qin Yue noticed the unpredictable look in Bai Ningning's eyes, as if she had said several things in one breath. She couldn't understand the unspoken language in her eyes, but a strange fire ignited in her heart.
"Still asking me why? Let me ask you, have you ever taken a few junior sisters shopping on your own?" Qin Yue asked coldly.
Bai Ningning also replied with a cold face, "That was when school just started, I volunteered to be a guide for a few junior sisters who were unfamiliar with the place."
What was this, a competition to see who could be colder?
Qin Yue laughed, her laughter icy: "You did a great job as a guide, not only helping them solve their problems but also winning their hearts. I've heard that they not only paid for your clothes but are also willing to be your meal tickets anytime."
Bai Ningning blinked, her voice equally cold: "They're just a few grateful kids."
It was just a matter of being cold; it was as if she was the one who was afraid.
The older sister's expression was very cold, and my Bai Ningning's pretty little face was also very cold.
The older sister's voice was chilling, and my Bai Ningning's pure voice was equally cold.
The older sister's fingers were icy and piercing, while my Bai Ningning's... were hot.
Bai Ningning was defeated.
As for the battle itself, since the equipment hadn't been activated yet, it was just a matter of going through the motions.
It was like bandits attacking a B-zone stronghold, a wave of rush, smoke and fire all set up, flanking from the middle and the B-zone entrance, directly breaking through and blocking the entrance outside the B-zone, waiting for the explosion. When the C4 exploded, the match was won and over.
Bai Ningning didn't have much of a reaction; she vaguely remembered seeing the older sister changing clothes before they set out today.
She looked so good; if only...
So, she mumbled in a daze, "Why is it always me on the bottom? That's not fair."
"Fair?" Qin Yue sneered, "When will you pay back what you owe me before we talk about fairness?"
Then it was the normal battle process, a wave of pushing through.
After a long sleep and rest, Bai Ningning had a beautiful dream, in which she earned enough money to pay off her debts and finally slept in the attacking position.
Then her phone rang, waking her up, and the beautiful dream was gone.
"Your phone is ringing, take it out to answer it, if you don't want to answer, just hang up."
Qin Yue didn't open her eyes and frowned, saying, "Don't disturb my sweet dreams."
You've had enough rest; I'm the one responsible for the offense and I'm still tired.
Bai Ningning glanced at the sky; it wasn't early anymore, so she simply got up, picked up her phone, and walked outside.
"Hey, who is it?"
"Secretary Bai, it's me, Manager Li," came Li Yue's voice from the phone. "After this period of operation, the personnel needed for the project have basically been assembled. When do you have time to come and meet everyone?"
Oh, it's about work.
Bai Ningning immediately switched to secretary mode, thought for a moment, and said, "How about next weekend? I'll ask everyone if they have time."
I have to go to the Qin family's old house tomorrow, and I won't be back until the middle of next week. I also have classes for the remaining days, so the earliest I can do is next weekend.
"Okay," Li Yue said immediately, "I'll make sure to notify everyone about the time."
After hanging up the phone, Bai Ningning was almost fully awake, but the beautiful dream was still vivid in her mind.
She suddenly thought, isn't this project an opportunity to make money? If I work hard and help everyone grow stronger, I should at least get credit for a third of the revenue, and who knows, I might even pay off the debts.
Then, I would have the chance to talk to Qin Yue about fairness; at that time, who goes up and who goes down would depend on their abilities. With that little bit of ability from the big sister, it should be easy to achieve, right?
Heh!
Qin Xin got up early in the morning and just walked into the living room when she suddenly noticed her senior, Ningning, smiling. That exquisitely indifferent beautiful face wore a similarly cold smile, as if she was plotting some kind of revenge.
"Senior Ningning," she asked with concern, "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine, very well," Bai Ningning retracted her smile, "I have something to do, so I'm heading out."
She had an appointment with the president of the Lingyin Club today and couldn't be too late.