Delightful Nemesis

The Sharp-Tongued Man（3）

"Hey, Xi Zixiao, you're going too far. Si Si looks very elegant today; I dressed her up myself. How can you call that flashy? If anyone is being flashy, it's you. Trying to seduce someone, are you?" Yao Si hadn't even spoken when Fei Ying jumped in to defend her, giving Xi Zixiao a piece of her mind. "No wonder people don't like you. With a mouth like yours, those women must be blind to fall for you."

"Hey, Aunt Fei, I didn't offend you, did I? My eyes are perfectly fine." Xi Zixiao gave Fei Ying a cold look as he walked off with Luo Ke, who was holding his arm. As they passed Fei Ying, Xi Zixiao pinched her right arm hard enough to make her nearly cry out in pain. She had seen petty men before, but none as petty as him.

"Are you okay?" Yao Si asked, seeing the pained look on Fei Ying's face.

"I'm fine, really. Ziqian, take care of Si Si for me. Make sure those buzzing bees don't swarm her. I'm going to catch up on some gossip." With that, Fei Ying tried to hand Yao Si over to Xi Ziqian. Yao Si, however, clung to her hand, feeling very anxious about being alone with Xi Ziqian.

"Hey, I'm giving you a golden opportunity to spend time with him. You'd better make the most of it. Oh, by the way, I put some condoms in your bag. Don't forget to use them. Or don't, if you want to get married because of a baby, that's fine too." Fei Ying whispered before pulling her hand away forcefully and pushing Yao Si towards Xi Ziqian. "Remember, don't forget to use them," she winked.

"What shouldn't you forget to use?" Xi Ziqian's gentle voice suddenly sounded above her, startling her. She patted her chest and instinctively hid her small bag behind her back.

"Oh, it's nothing... really. Recently, my eyes have been dry, and Aunt Fei was reminding me to use eye drops. Yes, eye drops. Hehe..." She must have looked really silly.

"Really? You should be careful not to stare at the computer for too long. Otherwise, you might end up needing glasses like me and regret it later."

Yao Si nodded with a smile. His words were still so considerate. But her good mood didn't last long because the sharp-tongued man was back, this time without Luo Ke.

"Hey, old lady, if you keep smiling like that, your face will c***k. I don't want you ruining my cousin's vision." If anyone could make the usually calm Yao Si as sharp-tongued as a certain man, it was Xi Zixiao. She sometimes wondered how two cousins could have such different personalities.

"Mister, if I remember correctly, you're a year older than me, right? Oh, look at that skin. Is it sagging?" Actually, Xi Zixiao took great care of his skin, which was smooth and firm. She suspected he regularly visited beauty salons.

Their banter drew the attention of their classmates, who began to crowd around them, reminiscing about their school days. The initially awkward atmosphere relaxed as everyone joined in the fun. Yao Si and Xi Zixiao's back-and-forth soon became the center of attention.

"Hey, after three years of looking at each other, aren't you tired? Everyone, scatter."

During the reunion, Fei Ying made Yao Si drink two glasses of wine. Fei Ying was determined to set her up with someone tonight, knowing Yao Si had a low tolerance for alcohol. One glass made her dizzy, two left her disoriented, and three would knock her out. She saved the last glass, pretending she had something to do, and pushed the already confused Yao Si into Xi Ziqian's arms. Of course, she earned another angry glare from a certain someone.

Things took an unfortunate turn. Xi Ziqian, a workaholic, had been dragged here by Luo Ke and now had to leave due to an urgent matter at the office. He had no choice but to hand Yao Si over to Xi Zixiao. "Something urgent came up at work. Can you take Si Si home for me? And please, don't bully her. She looks beautiful today." With that, he left.

"Hey, old lady. Hey, dumb goose. Hey, pig." Xi Zixiao called out several times but got no response. Yao Si was leaning against his chest, sound asleep.

"Hey, you reek of alcohol." Yao Si had only had two glasses, so the smell must have been from him. Rolling his eyes, he dragged her a short distance until her high heels fell off. He cursed under his breath and picked her up.

Instead of taking her home, he brought her to his apartment. Firstly, he was too drunk to drive, and secondly, he knew where she lived but not the exact building or unit. Searching her bag, he found two condoms and a phone but no keys.

Frustrated, he threw the condoms on the floor. "Damn you, Fei Ying. Are you kidding me?" Looking at Yao Si, who was now sprawled on his bed, giggling in her sleep, his anger flared.

"Damn it, are you so desperate for a man that you get drunk and throw yourself at them?" Fortunately, Xi Ziqian had to leave; otherwise, Fei Ying's plan might have succeeded. Thinking about it, he sighed and lay down on the bed, turning to look at Yao Si.

"Hey, dumb goose, do you really like Ziqian that much?"

Unexpectedly, Yao Si, half-asleep, replied, "Yes."

"But he likes Luo Ke, you know?" "Yes."

"And Luo Ke, she likes me, right?" "Yes."

"But I... never mind. What's the point of telling you?" "Yes."

"Hey, dumb goose, can you say anything besides yes?" "Yes."

"Damn, are you even listening to me?" "Yes."

"Damn it!" Xi Zixiao sat up, scratching his head, then stormed into the bathroom to shower. Even through the running water, he could still hear her faint "yes."

When he came out, Yao Si was sound asleep.