Ignoring the strange Mr. Qian, Xue Yuantong moved the gathering to her small bedroom.
"I’m going to clean the pot, you guys go shower first!" Xue Yuantong instructed them.
Tonight, Aunt Gu was attending the Evergreen Liquid training, staying at a five-star hotel, so Xue Yuantong wasn’t worried about disturbing her mom.
Chen Siyu, being very loyal, said without hesitation: "Tongtong, how can we abandon you? My sister and I will help with the chores together!"
Xue Yuantong decided to forget it, considering the two of them together would just make a bigger ss.
"It’s already late; you guys should hurry and shower. We have a bathroom heater at my place, it works really well, not cold at all!" Xue Yuantong said proudly.
Chen Siyu thought it over and agreed, understanding that as a group of girls, showering would definitely take ti, so they should get it done early.
With this in mind, Chen Siyu called her sister, grabbed so clothes to change into, and ran into the bathroom together.
12:30 AM.
After a fun-filled day, Chen Siyu showered and changed into cotton pajamas, lying on the wide futon. She stretched out, feeling the softness of the bedding beneath her.
As her body sank in, tranquility and contentnt filled her. Chen Siyu sighed with satisfaction: "So comfortable!"
The day’s experiences were exceptionally rich: riding the legendary bullock cart, ice skating, ice fishing, and finally enjoying a delicious tomato fish hot pot on the icy surface, it was exhilarating.
’If only every day could be this happy!’ Chen Siyu thought to herself.
Bai Yuxia was washing poker cards. Normally, by 12:30, she’d already be asleep, yet today she wasn’t the least bit sleepy.
Better yet, she didn’t even feel the fatigue that usually cos with staying up late; instead, she felt completely relaxed. It puzzled her but seed harmless.
Hearing the silly desk mate’s comnt, Bai Yuxia remarked: "If every day were like this, then you..."
Chen Siyu originally thought Bai Yuxia might say she’d eventually get tired of it, but instead Bai Yuxia said, "You’d always be that carefree and happy."
"Hehe, shall we play Landlord?" Chen Siyu invited.
At this ti, they were in Tongtong’s bedroom, with a comfortable temperature, soft bedding, and a faint fragrance in the air, making it particularly cozy.
She thought that Tongtong’s ho was even more comfortable than her own, making her want to take it over!
Bai Yuxia: "Sure."
Xue Yuantong had no objections either.
Chen Siyu wanted to ask Jiang Ning, but unfortunately, Jiang Ning wasn’t there.
Sitting cross-legged, Chen Siyu mused: "Playing Landlord is fun, but shouldn’t there be a stake?"
As for what to bet?
Chen Siyu gave her sister a look.
Chen Siqing understood but was too shy to say it.
Chen Siyu was exasperated; she coughed a couple of tis and asked: "Tongtong, where are we sleeping tonight?"
Xue Yuantong said matter-of-factly: "Of course in my room; I’ve already made the bed nice and comfy!"
Chen Siyu blinked, gathering courage: "But wouldn’t Jiang Ning be lonely sleeping alone? How about this: whoever wins will go sleep in Jiang Ning’s room?"
Bai Yuxia: "?"
She almost thought she misheard; go sleep in Jiang Ning’s room?
Is this a joke? She’s already 16, not a naive kid anymore. She knows how suggestive this sounds.
If Shen Qing’e and the others had said this, Bai Yuxia would have thought it was outrageous, but coming from Chen Siyu, it sohow felt reasonable. It was indeed sothing she’d say.
Xue Yuantong, acting normal, said: "Alright."
In truth, her mory was extraordinary, and when it ca to rembering and calculating cards, she was practically unbeatable.
Bai Yuxia feigned weakness: "I’m not very good at playing."
In reality, Bai Yuxia had secretly been learning techniques.
Only the naive twins were unaware they were the weakest in the group.
However, they were quite confident.
Chen Siyu spoke confidently: "Playing Landlord requires skill. Experienced players know the three essentials: first, if you want to win, you must know how to hide your cards; second, avoid grabbing the landlord spot; third, be familiar with various card types."
She spoke with great enthusiasm and confidence.
Xue Yuantong added: "Experienced players know, don’t play if it’s not necessary."
Bai Yuxia nodded: "Old hands know, you win when all your cards are out."
Ever-wise Chen Siyu detected their sarcasm, and inwardly fud, planning that once she won, she’d show them what regret was all about!
At that mont, Jiang Ning entered the room carrying a glass bowl, and upon seeing him, the girls imdiately fell silent, not ntioning the bet to sleep in his room at all.
The glass bowl was filled with plump green grapes stacked like sparkling gems, a new variety Jiang Ning cultivated after the last rose-red grapes.
Chen Siyu: "Oh no, I’ve brushed my teeth!"
Jiang Ning: "Do you want so?"
"Yes!"
Chen Siyu pinched one, and with a bite, the imdiate sensation was the thin skin, like a mbrane that would tear at the slightest touch, followed by the bursting juice.
"So refreshing!" she exclaid.
Bai Yuxia’s fair fingers pinched a green grape, noticing it was different from usual, with a more translucent color.
She tasted one, finding the skin extrely thin, the flesh crisp, the sweetness just right with hints of sweet and sour, utterly refreshing.
Due to the fruit distraction, they didn’t start playing cards right away but instead enjoyed grapes and had a small late-night talk.
The night sky was cloaked, stars adorning the heavens.
Chen Siyu shared: "Today at the ice rink, when my sister and I went to find Silly Fufu, soone even approached my sister!"
Bai Yuxia, already used to it, reminded: "Don’t get involved with them, lest you get tricked."
Chen Siyu retorted: "Are we that gullible? If we’re comparing, Silly Fufu is the real fool, she’s the one who could be easily duped!"
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