Anger burned in her chest, but Ning Xiwan still maintained a perfect smile on her face.
She gently pressed Ye Qingliu's wrist and said to Ning Xiuheng, "Second brother, how about I drink with you?"
Ning Xiuheng sneered: "What does it have to do with you if I'm talking to Young Master Ye?"
He leaned closer to Ye Qingliu, lowering his voice but deliberately letting everyone around him hear, "Or... does Young Master Ye need a woman's protection?"
Ye Qingliu's eyes instantly turned as cold as ice.
Ning Xiwan felt his muscles tense up, and quickly squeezed his wrist hard - this was a secret code between them, meaning "don't be impulsive."
"Second Young Master Ning," Ye Qingliu's voice was eerily calm, "Are you sure you want to continue?"
Ning Xiuheng was stunned by his gaze for a moment, but alcohol and jealousy clouded his mind.
He poured another glass of wine provocatively: "Why, Master Ye doesn't dare anymore?"
Ning Xiwan suddenly smiled.
She let go of Ye Qingliu's hand and gracefully adjusted the hem of her skirt: "Second brother, you've had too much to drink."
"I didn't..."
Before Ning Xiuheng could finish his words, Ning Xiwan suddenly raised her foot and accurately kicked him in the knee. Ning Xiuheng stumbled and the red wine in his hand spilled all over himself.
Before he could react, Ning Xiwan had already grabbed his tie and threw him over his shoulder beautifully.
"Plop!"
Ning Xiuheng flew out and fell heavily into the fountain pool in the center of the banquet hall.
The whole audience was silent.
Amidst the splashing water, Ning Xiuheng climbed up in a panic. His expensive suit was completely soaked, his hair stuck to his face, and he looked like a drowned rat.
Ning Xiwan stood by the pool, looking down at him: "Second brother, are you awake now?"
Ning Xiuheng was so angry that he was shaking all over: "Ning Xiwan! You..."
"What's wrong with me?" Ning Xiwan tilted her head, looking innocent. "I just saw that Second Brother was drunk, and I wanted to help you sober up."
She turned and smiled at the stunned guests. "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you all. My second brother doesn't drink very well."
Ye Qingliu stood behind her, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
Ning Yuanshan hurried over, his face livid: "What's going on?"
Ning Xiwan said sweetly, "Dad, my second brother drank too much and accidentally fell into the water."
Ning Xiuheng climbed out of the pool and roared, "She lied! She was the one who... "
"Xiu Heng!" Ning Yuanshan interrupted him harshly, "Look at what you look like now! Go back to your room and change clothes immediately!"
Ning Xiuheng still wanted to argue, but under his father's stern gaze, he could only glare at Ning Xiwan angrily and leave in embarrassment.
Ning Xiwan turned around and winked at Ye Qingliu: "Are you relieved?"
Ye Qingliu snorted: "Minding my business."
Ning Xiwan was about to retort when she suddenly noticed Ning Yunmeng standing not far away, watching the scene with a pale face.
Their eyes met in the air, Ning Yunmeng quickly lowered her head and hurried away.
"It seems that your 'good sister' was frightened." Ye Qingliu said lightly.
Ning Xiwan didn't care: "She's not that fragile." She took Ye Qingliu's hand and said, "Let's go. I'll take you to eat. You're still growing."
Ye Qingliu frowned: "I'm not a child."
"I know, I know. Young Master Ye is the best~" Ning Xiwan coaxed him perfunctorily, leading him to the buffet area like she was leading a child.
Ye Qingliu: "..."
Why on earth had he come to this stupid dinner party?
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