novelraw Chapter 1067 - 1076: Lift Your Head, Let Me See
Chapter 1067 - 1076: Lift Your Head, Let Me See
Chapter 1067: Chapter 1076: Lift Your Head, Let Me See Su Jiuyi’s alcohol tolerance is something Qi Jingren knows very well. Back at Ciaos, she tried a new cocktail she had developed, wanting her to taste its flavor, but after one drink, Su Jiuyi was already drunk.
After getting drunk, she didn’t do anything outrageous, just muttered some peculiar things, like how she wasn’t favored as a child and was often scolded and punished by her stepmother, topics like that.
At that time, Qi Jingren didn’t know she was the eldest lady of the Su Family and feared asking about her family situation might touch on her painful memories. So, he never asked about Su Jiuyi’s family circumstances.
It seemed there was a tacit understanding between Su Jiuyi and Qi Jingren. They never talked about each other’s family matters when together. Su Jiuyi concealed the fact from Qi Jingren, but Qi Jingren was equally unwilling to reveal his true identity.
"I also think it’s better if you don’t drink." Qi Jingren retrieved the beer he had given to Su Jiuyi, opened it for himself, and then clinked glasses with Shi Aoju and Qin Shaobai, taking a hearty sip.
Seeing her action, Shi Aoju turned to look at Qin Shaobai beside him, speaking lightly, "You should keep her in check."
Su Jiuyi propped her chin on the table. She had already adjusted her state, with the blush on her face fading, and she nodded, agreeing with Shi Aoju’s words.
Qin Shaobai looked softly at Qi Jingren, smiling as he asked, "Lady, are you willing to let me manage you?"
"Not willing for now," Qi Jingren replied, "in another decade or so, perhaps I’ll consider it. Someone like Mr. Qin, a playboy, probably won’t settle down until after thirty."
Qin Shaobai said nothing, only reaching out to tidy Qi Jingren’s loose hair. His movements were very gentle, as if he were caring for his most cherished pet.
Qi Jingren seemed used to Qin Shaobai’s manner, and even though his actions were intimate, she didn’t feel awkward. Because she drank quickly earlier, some alcohol stayed at the corner of her mouth. She raised her head and said, "Wipe it for me."
"Alright." Qin Shaobai did not use a tissue, but instead gently wiped it off with his thumb.
The way they interacted warmed Su Jiuyi, making her inexplicably touched. She felt the connection between Qin Shaobai and Qi Jingren was different from hers and Shi Aoju’s. They seemed like friends, like brothers, willing to endure pain and fatigue for each other, but some words were just left unsaid.
This kind of relationship was strange, yet memorable.
She thought, if Qi Jingren encountered any difficulties or was in danger, Qin Shaobai would surely stand selflessly in front of her, shielding her and solving all crises.
"Jiuyi?" Noticing Su Jiuyi’s strangeness, Qi Jingren couldn’t help but ask, "Why are your eyes red?"
Su Jiuyi hadn’t expected to be so emotional. To cover it up, she rubbed her eyes and smiled, "It’s nothing, just some sand in my eyes."
Hearing this, Shi Aoju frowned, "Sand got in your eyes?"
Su Jiuyi nodded, "Mm, it’s nothing serious now..."
"Come here." Shi Aoju gestured for Su Jiuyi to sit next to him.
Su Jiuyi wasn’t sure of his intent, but thinking it over, she obediently moved to the stool next to him. As soon as she sat down, his low, raspy voice sounded by her ear, "Lift your head, let me take a look."