Chapter 24: The Little Drunkard

Qi Shaoyou couldn't refuse Sister Fang's enthusiastic invitation, so he took a small bite.

As she tasted the light red wine, she was surprised to find that Fang Jie's wine tasted even better than the one Chen Ping had given her last time.

Moreover, the taste was so faint that she thought it was a soft drink, not alcohol at all. Qi Shaoyou was relieved.

After she finished her first glass, Sister Fang started pouring her more drinks.

Once the small wine glass was full, Qi Shaoyou couldn't help but drink it all.

Liang Man stared intently at Fang Yuan from the side, but Fang Yuan remained silent, her eyes darting around in an attempt to evade the question.

"Stop drinking..." Liang Man frowned and stopped Qi Shaoyou after he drank his third cup.

"Okay, Sister Manman, I'll be the most obedient." Qi Shaoyou said this as if he were still a normal person.

Three seconds later, Qi Shaoyou's eyes began to glaze over and his expression changed.

She was completely drunk...

Fang Yuan's face broke into a big smile; her goal had been achieved.

Kids are the easiest to fool; they have a low alcohol tolerance and can't taste the added inhibitors.

A suitable amount of inhibitor can numb the alpha's nerves, forcing the alpha to only tell the truth.

"Nonsense," Liang Man rebuked lightly, her face showing displeasure.

Fang Yuan didn't dare to look at her, and only gave a guilty smile.

Her expression clearly indicated that she was prepared to admit her mistake but not correct it.

Upon seeing this, Liang Man felt a strong urge to kick her out.

Before her friend could speak, Fang Yuan quickly asked. She needed to confirm whether Qi Shaoyou and Manman really had some kind of major conflict, but obviously, she couldn't ask about the specifics.

"Shaoyou, do you think your sister Manman is good to you?"

One question made Liang Man stop what she was doing. She looked at the girl sitting at the dining table with a flushed face.

Fang Yuan walked to Qi Shaoyou's side and moved the dining table a little closer to him so she could observe his expression when she asked him questions.

"Sister Manman, she is the best person in the world to me! I am so happy!"

Liang Man's heart skipped a beat, and she dared not look at the person who was speaking.

Someone has linked her with happiness.

When Qi Shaoyou said this, his expression was slightly blank and the corners of his mouth were still turned up.

The inhibitor was working, Fang Yuan knew.

Liang Man felt that Qi Shaoyou was both cute and annoyingly silly.

"Do you dislike Sister Manman?" Fang Yuan asked, still unsure.

The events of the past two days have been so unsettling that she has had to repeatedly confirm them.

"Of course I don't hate it!" Qi Shaoyou seemed a little angry to be asked such a question, and his expression changed from blank to serious.

"Who exactly hates Sister Manman?! Find them all and sentence them to life imprisonment!"

Fang Yuan even wondered if Qi Shaoyou was putting on an act for her, after hearing him speak such a long passage.

But upon closer inspection, her eyes were glazed over, and her face was becoming increasingly red, which clearly indicated that the treatment was working.

Fang Yuan quickly asked, "Then why do you want to live at school?"

"You just don't like your sister Manman, and you're still pretending." Agent Fang is quite the word player; with just one sentence, she dug a trap for Qi Shaoyou.

The drunk person couldn't hear the questions before, only the last one.

Upon hearing someone say that he didn't like Liang Man, Qi Shaoyou's brows furrowed deeply.

"Of course I like Sister Manman!"

"Of course I like it!"

"like!"

As he spoke fewer and fewer words, Qi Shaoyou's mind became increasingly muddled.

"Fang Yuan!" Liang Man's face darkened when she saw Qi Shaoyou, who was already somewhat dizzy, and she spoke up to stop him.

"I suddenly remembered that I have something to do at home." Fang Yuan knew that if she asked any more questions, her friend would get anxious, so she chose to run away quickly.

Of the thirty-six stratagems, she chose to flee.

Liang Man only received Fang Yuan's message after she entered the elevator and returned home.

[Some pheromone suppressants were added to the drink; it won't harm her body and will also ensure she's telling the truth. Manman, you're safe too.]

[If any problems arise in the future, you two should have a good talk; she seems quite well-behaved.]

Later, Fang Yuan realized that she had been incredibly naive.

【good. 】

Don't use these methods again next time; the things you're worried about won't happen.

Be careful on the road.

Liang Man originally wanted to say that Qi Shaoyou wouldn't lie to her, but those absurd dreams appeared in her mind first.

Therefore, the message that had not yet been sent was changed.

Liang Man looked at Qi Shaoyou, who was still sitting at the dining table in a daze, and thought he was cute, so she let herself walk over to the little drunkard.

The messy strands of hair obscured Qi Shaoyou's eyebrows and eyes. Liang Man gently brushed the hair aside to reveal his beautiful dark blue eyes.

The next second, her fair and slender wrist was grasped. Her heart skipped a beat at the gesture.

"Shaoyou, I know you're a good boy."

"Listen to me, stop wasting your time on me. You can have a lot, but not me."

After Liang Man finished speaking, she sighed like a wisp of smoke.

She didn't even know whether she was saying these words to the girl in front of her or to herself.

Or perhaps it wasn't Qi Shaoyou who got drunk tonight, but her...

"I won't allow you to say that!" Qi Shaoyou said, getting a little agitated. His drunkenness made him selectively listen to the first sentence.

With a forceful pull, she dragged the woman in front of her directly into her arms.

The movement was too vigorous, making her feel a little dizzy.

She rested her dizzy head on Liang Man's neck.

The person in his arms trembled at the heat of her breath.

When the image of their last embrace reappears, anyone would feel a flutter in their heart.

After drinking alcohol, not only the body but also the air seems to warm up slightly.

"You're not allowed to talk nonsense. Time has clearly made Sister Manman even more elegant and intellectual!"

"Do you even realize how captivating a woman who is an older sister, a mother, and a teacher is?!"

"Not understanding is just tasteless!"

Qi Shaoyou clung to him stickily, his voice also slurring as he spoke.

She was like a naive little forest animal, innocent, cute, and yet unruly.

So the words became less like a warning and more like a coquettish plea.

"Okay, okay." Liang Man's face continued to heat up; she simply couldn't stand this persistent guy anymore.

She could have easily pushed the little beast away, but ultimately, she was too soft-hearted...

Qi Shaoyou seemed not to hear her reply, and just kept rubbing his head against Liang Man's neck.

When she left the dormitory, she unusually applied a little tinted lipstick, which made Liang Manxue's fair neck turn pink.

Her neck felt itchy, like it had been rubbed by a puppy, and Qi Shaoyou's words warmed her heart.

It felt as warm as sleeping in a sun-dried blanket.

Liang Man looked at Qi Shaoyou with some helplessness. Once this kind of behavior is tolerated, it won't be the first time.

Some people are like the deep blue ocean behind a white sand beach.

"Sister Manman, why are you sitting on my lap... I'll tell you a secret... Someone just said something bad about you! She was so mean! You are clearly... the best person in the world!"

"Your age is clearly proof of your hard work, a badge of honor!"

Qi Shaoyou's words once again stirred up Liang Man's emotions.

Does age prove nothing? This child's answer will always be different from everyone else's.

My contract is about to expire.

The company's senior management subtly implied that she was getting old and should make way for the people behind her.

Yes, it means to pave the way for newcomers.

Of course, Fang Yuan immediately retorted.

Given Liang Man's current status, the other party wouldn't dare to continue and would have to put on a smiling face.

However, these events ultimately left some marks on her heart.

At this moment, all traces vanished because of a single sentence.

However, she had a question.

How can a beach control the rising tide?

"Let me tell you a secret, I'm quite old!"

"I've lived through eight hundred worlds, and I've lived through thirty years in one world. I'm now... thirty thousand years old!"

"Compared to me, Sister Manman is just a little kid who needs to be taken care of!"

Qi Shaoyou's mind was clearly completely off; he even got confused while doing math.

Liang Man looked at the girl in her arms, who was clinging to her waist and looking at her dependently. For the first time, she realized that her waist and heart could soften at the same time.

A little girl? Her parents never treated her like a little girl... In their memories, she was the adult who had to bear all the living expenses.

My emotions surged again and again, gradually engulfing the sandy shore.

"Sister Manman~"

As Qi Shaoyou called out her name, he locked his arms around her soft waist and gently swayed her.

Qi Shaoyou felt wronged by the lack of response, so she persisted in pestering him relentlessly.

Liang Man felt like she was riding a rocking horse, and a rocking horse that could act cute.

"Okay, okay, you're right." Liang Man was at her wit's end with this rocking horse and had no choice but to give up.

"Then tell me!"

Qi Shaoyou spoke softly, his tone tinged with weariness.

"Liang Man is the best in the world!" After Qi Shaoyou finished speaking, Liang Man felt a little hot.

How could she say it?

However, holding onto her rocking horse, she seemed determined to continue her tantrum if Liang Man didn't say anything.

Suppressing her shame, Liang Man finally gained the little drunkard's approval.

"Well said."

"Hehe." Qi Shaoyou's mood immediately became very pleasant.

Qi Shaoyou was already tall, but Liang Man was sitting on her lap, which made her look a little shorter.

Feeling a little tired, she lowered her head and immersed herself in the pure fragrance of jasmine.

Qi Shaoyou felt as if he had fallen into a cloud filled with the fragrance of jasmine.

This cloud is exceptionally soft and warm.

The gentle fragrance of jasmine caressed every nerve in Qi Shaoyou's body.

All the sadness and sorrow seemed to have been cleansed away at this moment.

She was enjoying the rubbing, and the person being rubbed against had a blush on their face.

Liang Man felt a little dizzy and her heart was racing; the air temperature rose again.

She only took a small sip of the wine earlier, so was she drunk?

They actually let this little rascal run wild to this extent.

"Stop rubbing against me!" Liang Man forcefully propped someone's head up.

As a result, Qi Shaoyou, who was forced to leave the gentle embrace of Liang Man, placed his head directly in Liang Man's palm.

This time, she rubbed her hand against Liang Man's palm. As she did so, she looked at Liang Man with innocent eyes and asked, "Why... can't I rub against you..."

Her eyes were innocent and naive, yet her words inexplicably carried a seductive quality.

The movements are like those of a kitten, soft and easily drawing your attention and making it impossible to look away.

"No!" Liang Man couldn't find a reason for the moment, so she could only refuse directly.

Instead of the expected unreasonable arguments, a crisp "Good!" was heard.

"I'll listen to whatever Sister Manman says!"

Whatever Master says, the disciple will listen!

Liang Man was slightly taken aback; these words were too similar to those in her dream.

"Since you're listening to me, go back to your room and sleep now."

Liang Man finally managed to pull herself out of the drunkard's arms, and as soon as she finished speaking, she saw Qi Shaoyou's expression as if he was about to cry.

"No more hugs..." It seemed like Little Pearl was about to slip from Qi Shaoyou's eyes...

There's no reasoning with a drunk person, so Liang Man took her hand and led her step by step to the room.

After placing him on the soft bed, Liang Man covered Qi Shaoyou with a blanket.

The child has always liked cleanliness, but Liang Man really didn't want her to sleep on a hard sofa.

I need to call the housekeeper tomorrow to change the bedding and get rid of the smell in the room.

Liang Man brushed away the hair that was covering Qi Shaoyou's face.

As she turned around, she heard this sentence.

"I have betrayed my master and my ancestors! Spare my master!"

The scent of jasmine faded a little further away, and Anwen dissipated from Qi Shaoyou's vicinity.

At this moment, Liang Man, who had stopped in her tracks, was shaken to her core.

No matter how real the dream was, Liang Man always felt that it was just a dream.

It was just a dream, so she tried her best to control the emotions that arose from those dreams.

But what if she's not the only one dreaming?

What if... it's not even a dream?

For a moment, Liang Man felt her mind go completely blank.

"Don't go...don't go..." Qi Shaoyou's voice was filled with pleading and pain.

She heard it, but Liang Man still cruelly closed the door.

Because she didn't know what would happen if she stayed any longer.

But ultimately, these are things that shouldn't have happened.

Qi Shaoyou cried, and large tears fell from his eyes.

When she told her master not to leave, she did indeed dream about the mission world.

But the reason for crying was very simple and unpretentious...

She dreamt that she was standing in an empty room.

As the announcement of the mission's failure rang out, stacks of money flew away from her.

Red banknotes fluttered everywhere, flying upwards one by one...

In her dream, she felt so heartbroken that she felt like she was going to faint.

Even the strongest woman couldn't withstand this blow!

At this moment, Qi Shaoyou had no idea that an even bigger surprise awaited him.

Qi Shaoyou dreamt all night about breaking up with money, and when he woke up in the morning, his eyes felt a little swollen.

When Qi Shaoyou stumbled into the mirror, he looked at his slightly swollen eyes and fell completely silent.

This left Qi Shaoyou speechless, even more so than a powerful move in a game.

Damn it, she's so embarrassed now, how can she face Sister Manman in public?

[Dear host, I'm back! Did you miss me?]

Anything interesting happened last night?

Only after 0527 finished speaking did she notice Qi Shaoyou's slightly swollen eyes.

She immediately shut up, even a little flustered.

After all, it was the first time she had ever seen Qi Shaoyou so dejected.

Only after being suddenly reminded by 0527 did Qi Shaoyou realize...

She got drunk again last night!

So...did she do anything to Sister Manman?

Her drinking habits are terrible...

Well, the dizziness from the hangover, combined with his accurate self-awareness, made Qi Shaoyou's head spin even more.

After taking several deep breaths, she finally stepped out of the room.

As soon as she stepped out of the room, she sneaked off to the bathroom like a thief.

After dawdling for a while, Qi Shaoyou finally finished washing up and walked to the dining table.

Liang Man sat on the sofa in the living room reading the biography of the character. When she saw that Qi Shaoyou was awake, she urged her to go and have breakfast.

Qi Shaoyou sat at the dining table, secretly glancing at Liang Man. She was wearing a high-necked top today.

She's never worn such a high-necked top before! What on earth did she do last night?!

Did she... become a hardworking farmer...?

Have you planted strawberries?

Qi Shaoyou mechanically drank the porridge without eating a single bite of vegetables.

Her memory of last night was shattered into pieces, and it took her a while to recall two fragments.

One scene shows her smelling Liang Man's neck, and another is...

She's a terrible person!

Qi Shaoyou, who was drinking porridge, blushed furiously and vowed never to drink alcohol again!

She wants to play a thug! She doesn't actually want to become a thug!

0527 saw that the big boss seemed to be dying and wanted to help.

[Hey bro, what's wrong? Did something really terrible happen last night? How about this, I'll request some permissions and try my best to get the footage out for you.]

【No!】Qi Shaoyou resolutely refused.

She didn't want to look anymore; those two fragments of memory were enough to make her want to jump into the river.

If she really saw all the memories, then her only choice would probably be the Pacific Ocean.

Liang Man noticed that the usually lively person was unusually quiet now.

She put down the biographical sketch in her hand and turned to look at Qi Shaoyou.

The child isn't eating; did the nanny's cooking not suit their taste today?

Liang Man simply walked over and sat on the other side of the dining table.

Qi Shaoyou immediately sat up straight; she felt very guilty.

"A cleaning lady will come to clean your room this afternoon."

Qi Shaoyou thanked her guiltily; she definitely had to play dumb now.

Little did anyone know, that wasn't Liang Man's original intention.

"When will you bring your favorite omega home so that Sister Manman can see him?"

"I heard from Fang Yuan that you seem to have a close omega at school."

The judgment criteria were established from the very first word Liang Man uttered, which triggered a fierce alarm.

0527 felt like the alarm was going to make him lose his hearing.

"I don't have a favorite omega." Qi Shaoyou had no choice; she didn't dare look Liang Man in the eye.

What kind of "charming woman system" is this?! It's clearly forcing her to become a scumbag!

"Then let's get to know each other better, there's bound to be someone you like, right?"

Liang Man thought about it for a long time and concluded that they were never really suited for each other, no matter which world they lived in.

The best ending would be for her to watch Qi Shaoyou be happy as an elder.

That's enough; anything more would ruin their relationship.

If that dream really was their past life.

Perhaps they were destined to miss out.

Qi Shaoyou had a bold idea, but if she dared to be any bolder now...

Let's forget about it.

"I have a favorite omega, but he's not at school."

Then, she looked directly at Liang Man, her eyes burning.

Liang Man felt a burning sensation from that gaze, and the person in her dream gradually merged with the person in front of her.

"It's enough to have someone you like." She chose not to expose anything.

A relationship that is destined to be hopeless should not begin.

Liang Man thought she could remain calm.

It wasn't until the moment everything was submerged by the tide that she realized she had been deceiving herself.

Qi Shaoyou's mind was already in turmoil, and then the dead strategy system came along to add to the chaos.

[Task assignment: Have dinner with a target.]

Who! Who is she going to eat with now?!

If the "Most Popular System" had a physical form, she swore her dinner tonight would definitely be a component of the system!

0527 [How terrifying, someone's eating systems... Hannibal enters the world of systems...]

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There's a reason why Sister Manman chose to run away, please don't scold her [please], please.

If you want to curse, you can curse the "Most Popular System" [doge emoji]