Chapter 307: Chapter 307

The engagement party ended with everyone drinking too much, leaving the servants to escort each of the hosts back to their rooms. Rong Zhi, meanwhile, joined Fu Jinyi and her friends in the game room to play cards.

"Zhi Zhi, your ring is simply magical. At first glance, it looks ordinary, but the longer you look, the more beautiful it gets," Windsor Yao complained about how difficult it was to learn the game, her eyes catching the youth’s ring. She asked, "Could it be that jewelry also comes in a more attractive style?"

Fu Jinyi tossed out a pair of threes, "Yes, if your hands are beautiful, they can make jewelry look even better. Look again, doesn’t it?"

The young man’s fingers holding the cards were long and fair, with a slight chill at the fingertips, the knuckles distinct like God’s own handiwork.

Windsor Yao understood, "Yes! Oh right, the rating test is in a couple of days, do you feel confident, Ying Jiu?"

Rong Zhi threw out a joker bomb. Her hands were incredibly lucky this round, drawing only good cards, and with a series of consecutive pairs, the game ended.

Fu Jinyi discarded the cards in her hand with a face that said ’I knew it,’ "I’m done playing, I’m going to check on Ying Yunlin."

"Oh ho~" Windsor Yao scooted in with a mischievous grin, "Jinyi, tell me, what’s going on between you and Ying Yunlin?"

She had been frequently coming over to the Ying Family’s house to visit, and had gotten familiar with the other members of the Ying Family, witnessing firsthand the gradual interaction between Fu Jinyi and Ying Yunlin.

But the parties involved were often oblivious, not realizing they were too close to each other.

Fu Jinyi choked at her words, covering her lips and coughing twice in shock, her eyes wide, "What are you talking about? I’m going to be a heartbreaker, and Ying Yunlin is my second cousin."

She tapped Windsor Yao’s forehead, laughing, "What are you thinking with that little brain of yours?"

Rong Zhi slightly raised an eyebrow.

Fu Jinyi felt uneasy under their gaze, put down her cup, and slipped away, "I’m not hanging around with you two lewd-minded people, goodbye!"

Windsor Yao laughed loudly, "Ying Jiu, she’s definitely embarrassed!"

After saying that, she fished something out of her bag, gave him a sidelong glance, "A gift for you and your fiancé. You’re still young, remember to take precautions."

Rong Zhi looked down and saw a white box lying in her palm, with some indescribable graphics on it.

She might, perhaps, maybe, temporarily, not be needing this.

She couldn’t imagine Bai Su holding this thing, so she folded Windsor Yao’s hand back, speaking slowly, "You might as well keep it."

Windsor Yao looked puzzled, "I’m not doing anything naughty with anyone; I don’t need this."

The conversation was over.

The night was deep and dark. Pulling open the curtains, outside was still vast expanses of red and blue, appearing even more surreal under the moonlight.

Rong Zhi sipped the floral tea, the sweet aroma spreading in her mouth, sliding down her throat.

She wore a light blue blouse, her delicate clavicle slightly exposed at the open collar, carrying a hint of subtle allure.

Her long black hair cascaded down her back, as fine as the best silk.

Bai Su emerged from the bathroom, seeing her side lit with a silver edge, and couldn’t resist giving her a light peck. Only when Rong Zhi dissatisfiedly poked his forehead did he reluctantly let go. Check latest chapters at nοvelfire.net

"I did a divination last night."

He rested his chin in her shoulder nook, gazing at the sea of roses outside, laughing softly.

Rong Zhi placed the floral tea on the windowsill, asking, "What is it?"

Bai Su exhaled slowly: "The divination said that you and I have been entwined since childhood, it was destiny, but I’ve been staying in the Four Directions County all these years, and haven’t met you."

Rong Zhi was puzzled, "Hmm?"

In her memory, there was no impression of Bai Su. Someone like him, she surely wouldn’t forget if they’d met.

"Maybe it was a mistake; when I have time, I’ll do another reading," Bai Su held her tight, "But there’s one thing the saying got right, you and I, we’re destined to be."

The most beautiful thing in the world is to meet the right person.

Even if they arrive a little late, as long as it’s her, it’s okay.

Bai Su swept Rong Zhi up into his arms; her eyebrows furrowed, but she went with the flow and wrapped her arms around his neck.

In the middle of speaking, Bai Su reached the bed, and Rong Zhi barely had time to say half a sentence before he laid her down on the soft bed.

Rong Zhi didn’t have a chance to ask.

Bai Su’s body pressed down, enveloping her in his space, she caught the mixed scent from him, mint, and a hint of alcohol.

But he wasn’t as drunk this time as before, where he’d clung to her, acting spoiled.

In those alluring peach blossom eyes, emotions surged, burning and startling.

Bai Su’s breath brushed against her cheek, his refined, handsome profile now shadowed, seemed more charming than usual.

Rong Zhi thought, this situation wasn’t quite normal.

It seemed like a certain man was getting frisky under the influence of alcohol.

Seizing the moment when he was about to but not falling over her, she locked her legs around his waist, and with a swift twist, flipped their positions in an instant.

She pressed a hand on his neck, fingertips gently massaging, "Hold still, I’ll get you some hangover medicine."

Knowing he gets drunk easily, she had some lollipops she’d made for hangover relief.

Bai Su was truly at a loss for words; after a long pause, he grasped the youth’s slender ankle, his gaze trailing up her long, straight leg, voice hoarse, "You’re really trying to drive me insane."

Rong Zhi’s movement to stand up and leave froze. She tried to pull her leg from his hand but to no avail, so she sat back down and stroked his face.

"Calm down, it’ll be okay soon."

In this position, she reached for the lollipop on the nightstand.

Luckily, her flexibility was decent, or she’d never reach such a distance.

Finally getting the candy, before she could speak, Bai Su held her chin, insistently making her meet his gaze, "I don’t want to eat candy."

Rong Zhi avoided his overly flirtatious gaze, "Then medicinal soup?"

The youth pretended to be confused despite understanding.

He felt a slight pang in his heart.

After hesitating for a long while, he finally sighed deeply, conceding as he buried his head in her neck.

"...Give me the candy, then."

Bai Su said gently near her ear, his disheveled hair falling across his forehead, like when Rong Zhi first met him, playful and wanton in expression.

She didn’t respond, peeling the candy wrapper, and with it, brushed it against his eyes full of melancholy, then went ahead and bit the candy into her mouth.

And then leaned in to share the sweetness with him.

The slightly bitter fruitiness diffused through their lips and teeth.

Rong Zhi passed the candy to him, turning her head, taking a deep breath, her eyes clear like a fox’s with a barely noticeable hazy mist.

"Lie down for a bit, I’ll get a towel."

With that, she slid off the bed.

The man, deeply stirred and unable to withdraw, lay still, and after a long time, covered his eyes with both hands, an uncontrollable smile spreading across his lips.

Oh well, this isn’t so bad for now.

The next day, Rong Zhi left the house refreshed, while Bai Su slept in until late morning.

Ying Yunlin couldn’t help but glance at him repeatedly, finally shaking his head with much disdain.

Bai Su’s hand gripping the chopsticks tensed, then relaxed, as he smirked lazily, "Frequent eye twitches might indicate a nerve issue, want me to take a look?"

Ying Yunlin immediately stepped away from him, three feet back, "Don’t use your half-baked medical skills on me, no way. Why don’t you take some medicine yourself? Look at Little Nine, still able to go out so lively."

He clicked his tongue repeatedly, teasingly saying, "Bai Su, you’re not up to it."