Chapter 76

Chapter 76: Sister Mengyue’s Invitation

However, Ye Xiao merely glanced at her phone screen before promptly turning it off.

She wasn’t about to deal with any sort of “drama” right now, especially since she was busy snuggling with Sister Yunchu. In Ye Xiao’s heart, Shen Yunchu held a place far more significant than Li Mengyue ever could.

At best, Li Mengyue was an intriguing older sister figure she found interesting, but Sister Yunchu was practically family—deeply close and inseparable.

Yet, Li Mengyue, dissatisfied with the lack of response, persisted.

She sent several more messages:

[Ye Xiao, were you just playing around with me this afternoon? Do I really mean nothing to you? I promise I won’t hold you accountable—can you just come and keep me company? We’ll treat what happened this afternoon as our little secret. I won’t tell anyone!]

Li Mengyue’s plan was clear. Even if Ye Xiao ignored her now, she aimed to lure her out somehow. After all, she couldn’t just let herself be bullied by this seemingly innocent little “loli.” She had to reclaim her pride and settle the score!

Meanwhile, sitting beside Ye Xiao, Shen Yunchu had also seen the messages on the screen. Her expression subtly shifted, betraying a mix of emotions.

She had long suspected Ye Xiao of being a quintessential “pond owner” with many “fishes”, but she had never encountered any solid proof—until now.

Ye Xiao, feeling mildly annoyed, thought: I was just about to enjoy some snuggles with my dear wife, and now Li Mengyue had to interrupt. Judging by Sister Yunchu’s reaction, it was evident she had seen the messages as well.

“Xiao Xiao, who’s this Mengyue sister? If it’s something urgent, you should handle it first,” Shen Yunchu suggested graciously, though her tone carried a faint tension.

Even though her mood had clearly been dampened, Shen Yunchu maintained her composed demeanor.

Ye Xiao, however, had a personal rule: when snuggling with one girl, she would never bring up another. It was a forbidden topic, even for someone as understanding as Shen Yunchu.

As for Li Mengyue, Ye Xiao decided to deal with her later—after finishing things with Sister Yunchu. Clearly, Sister Mengyue wasn’t giving up, but Ye Xiao figured she could use her “Katou Techniques” to make Sister Mengyue fully surrender next time.

“It’s nothing—don’t mind her. She’s just an older sister I ran into at the supermarket. She’s a thrill-seeker who loves excitement,” Ye Xiao explained earnestly.

Shen Yunchu smiled faintly and stood up, smoothing her outfit, which had gotten wrinkled in their earlier scuffle.

“Xiao Xiao, no need to explain. I understand. Let’s just finish our dinner, okay?”

Although Shen Yunchu’s words seemed carefree, Ye Xiao knew better. Women often said things they didn’t mean. If she truly believed Shen Yunchu’s indifference, she’d be in for trouble.

“All right, let’s not talk about that now. After dinner, let’s head to my room!” Shen Yunchu said playfully, throwing Ye Xiao a teasing wink.

Though her expression lacked the natural allure of someone with inherent seductiveness, the stark contrast from her usual demeanor electrified Ye Xiao.

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An hour after dinner, Shen Yunchu was curled up in Ye Xiao’s arms like a little kitten.

Despite being smaller in stature, Ye Xiao held her with an oddly comforting presence. The scene was peculiar yet oddly harmonious, exuding a tender beauty.

For once, after their “battle”, Ye Xiao chose not to use her fingers to “heal” her. She felt a rare physical fatigue, a sensation unfamiliar yet strangely satisfying.

Shen Yunchu, on the other hand, behaved docilely, evoking the image of a sweet girl-next-door. This took Ye Xiao back to a previous life, recalling her first love with a younger sister figure.

Back then, societal acceptance of same-sex relationships was minimal. Whether it was family opposition or societal criticism, every step felt like carrying a mountain on her back.

Now, things were different. Love was free, and being in a same-sex relationship no longer drew such harsh scrutiny. This acceptance allowed for far more ease in their interactions.

However, her former lover had never been as daring as Shen Yunchu, who had the courage to make the first move.

After a period of warmth and affection, Ye Xiao stood up, returning to her room. She silenced her phone, but Li Mengyue had stopped messaging by then.

The clarity that came after their time together left Ye Xiao reflecting on the situation. Since she had already crossed the line with Li Mengyue, leaving her hanging indefinitely didn’t feel right.

Thus, Ye Xiao sent a message:

[Sister Mengyue, where are you~? I’ve been thinking about you so much, but you ran away too quickly earlier. I couldn’t catch up to you!]

Her words, laced with playful deception, were delivered with shameless ease.

If Li Mengyue had indeed left immediately after the incident, she might have believed Ye Xiao’s excuses.

But Li Mengyue replied almost instantly:

[Xiao Xiao, you finally responded! I’ve been waiting for you at the Press Hotel. I’ve booked a room just for us!]

She attached the hotel’s location—a prominent couples-themed establishment.

Ye Xiao had no recollection of this hotel, so she looked it up. Upon discovering it specialized in romantic settings for couples, with lavishly themed rooms, her curiosity piqued.

The thought of Sister Mengyue’s alluring demeanor earlier that afternoon, combined with the imagery of the hotel, stirred something within Ye Xiao.

After some deliberation, she decided to go.

She changed into a cute outfit and carefully snuck out, ensuring the door closed silently to avoid waking Sister Yunchu.

Little did she know, Shen Yunchu was wide awake. Hearing the faint sound of the door, she glanced wistfully toward the entrance.

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Ye Xiao hailed a cab, providing the driver with the hotel’s name. The driver’s expression shifted slightly as he glanced at her through the rearview mirror.

“Young lady, that’s not a place you should be going,” the driver remarked.

With a smile, Ye Xiao retorted, “Eh~ Uncle Driver, I’m already an adult, okay~”

The driver shook his head but offered a word of caution. “If anything happens, run toward the parking lot. I’ll wait there for a bit.”

“Don’t worry, Uncle. Nowadays, everything is monitored, and I’ve got some self-defense tools!”

Seeing her confidence, the driver stopped questioning her, though his expression remained skeptical.