Immediately afterward, a trembling voice rang out, weak and filled with disbelief: "Jin...Brother Jin, you..."
In an instant, Si Jin seemed to be stimulated by something, and suddenly pushed Nie Linyuan away. When she saw the rabbit ears, the corners of her lips curved into a barely perceptible smile.
When his eyes met Qi Mingren's again, he felt a little embarrassed, like a cheating husband caught in the act by his wife: "Um... I didn't... he took the initiative, don't misunderstand."
"ah?"
This reaction surprised Qi Mingren somewhat.
Didn't Yu Sijin dislike him?
The last few times we met, he either punched and kicked me or told me to "get lost." How come he's being considerate of my feelings now?
And yet he gave such a flustered explanation.
This gave Qi Mingren the illusion of returning to a few years ago.
It's like... Yu Sijin still loves him, and is still a simp who follows him around, giving him whatever he wants.
What's wrong?
Is it because you want to reject this person, so you're using him as a reason?
When Qi Mingren was brought to the punishment room, she did not see Nie Linyuan's true face. Until she lost consciousness, all she saw was a punisher wearing a bronze mask.
Now, Nie Linyuan's black robe has been used as a cloak for Si Jin, and he's not wearing a mask. He's only wearing a simple black suit, which even looks a bit cheap.
Qi Mingren was naturally unaware of the danger; he only felt that this was the perfect opportunity for him to seduce Yu Sijin.
He can take over as long as he eliminates this rival!
Qi Mingren grew more confident with each thought, her eyes softening as she regained her understanding demeanor: "Brother Jin, I know, I understand you. It's just that a monkey took my blanket, and I was freezing to death, so I came out to look for it..."
"What are you doing out here? It's almost midnight." Si Jin said, her peach blossom eyes filled with anxiety, looking at everything with deep affection: "Hurry back, what if we run into an NPC?"
Are you kidding? Let's go?
How is that possible?
Qi Mingren didn't leave. Instead, she took two steps forward hesitantly, raised one hand, and carefully grabbed Si Jin's clothes.
"Brother Jin, I'm not leaving. Let me stay with you. I feel at ease that way."
You can tell by how these monkeys treat Yu Sijin; they can't beat Yu Sijin, so they have to fawn over him.
Therefore, as long as he stays by Yu Sijin's side, he will not be in any danger.
If he were to encounter some NPC who could stand by him through thick and thin in a moment of crisis, Yu Sijin would have no choice but to fall for him.
If he survives this instance, there's hope.
On one side, Nie Linyuan's eyes gradually darkened, his gaze falling on Qi Mingren's hand that was clutching Si Jin's clothes, sharp as a knife.
It seems as if it could be cut off directly.
Qi Mingren noticed the gaze, glanced at it, and became even more excited: "Jin... Brother Jin, why is this person looking at me like that? I'm so scared~"
"Really?" Si Jin asked jokingly, "You really think he's scary?"
“Yes.” Qi Mingren responded, and even boldly took two steps forward, standing between Si Jin and Nie Linyuan.
"You... what's your name? Let me tell you, Jin-ge is mine, and I... I won't give him to anyone!"
"Ring ring ring ring—"
As soon as he finished speaking, the clock in the center of the zoo began to chime wildly.
That was a reminder in the early morning.
Looking at the affected Qi Mingren in front of him, Nie Linyuan tried hard to suppress the urge to roll his eyes, took two steps back, and spoke in a gentlemanly manner.
"Dear player, I am the black-clad guide NPC. Congratulations on surviving past midnight. Come with me and let's leave to welcome a brand new day."
Qi Mingren was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.
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