EBE Chapter 545 Xie Jingxian: I like you the most
Chapter 545 Xie Jingxian: I like you the most
Wei Wu held a white porcelain wine bottle in his hands, a youthful smile on his face.
"Look what I found in the small kitchen! It's plum wine!"
He said excitedly, "My family used to make wine. I can tell if a wine is good or not just by smelling it! This plum wine is top-notch!"
As he spoke, he raised the bottle and shook it. "I'm in a good mood today, shall we have a drink together?"
Xie Jing's brow twitched, as if he wanted to refuse.
He has never liked drinking, especially now that he has many things to plan.
Before he could even utter a sound, Li Sheng's eyes lit up.
“Okay!” she said with a smile.
Now that things are almost resolved, a huge weight has been lifted from her shoulders, and she wants to relax.
Xie Jing glanced at her and immediately agreed, "Okay, let's drink together."
He didn't want Li Sheng and Wei Wushuang to drink together.
The moonlight was as clear as water, and a palace lantern flickered in the courtyard.
On the stone table sat a pot of plum wine and several plates of delicate appetizers, which had just been brought by the maid.
Holding his wine cup, Wei Wushuang said with a touch of arrogance, "To be honest, I, Wei Wushuang, am really lucky to have met the two of you."
"I'll drink this cup first as a sign of respect."
He raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Li Sheng held the wine glass, her smile overflowing.
"I'm happy too! I'll drink too!"
She raised her hand and lifted the wine cup, her eyes shining.
The three exchanged a smile and gently clinked their glasses.
Xie Jingwei took a sip; he had never been a fan of alcohol.
Li Sheng, however, drank it all in one gulp, thoroughly enjoying it.
As the alcohol took effect, a blush immediately rose to her already fair complexion, like a peach blossom blooming in spring, so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.
Xie Jing's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't speak.
He subconsciously avoided eye contact, his fingertips gently stroking the rim of the cup.
In the courtyard, the moonlight was clear and bright, and the night breeze carried a faint fragrance of flowers.
A quarter of an hour later, half of the wine cups on the stone table were empty. Wei Wushuang lay on the table, muttering in his sleep, "The plum wine is so fragrant," completely drunk.
On the other side, Li Sheng sat crookedly, her cheeks flushed with a bright red, her eyes glazed over.
She raised her head, looked up at the bright moon in the sky, and suddenly reached out her hand, murmuring softly.
"That pastry is huge...it looks so soft, I'm going to get it..."
As she spoke, she stood up, her steps unsteady as if she were walking on clouds. She stumbled as soon as she lifted her foot and fell forward.
Xie Jing reacted quickly, immediately getting up and stepping forward to pull her firmly into his arms.
When Li Sheng fell into his arms, she was as soft as a ball of cotton, her hair carrying the sweet scent of plum wine, mixed with the warm breath unique to a young girl, which wafted towards him.
Xie Jing was slightly taken aback and looked down at her.
At that moment, she was also looking up.
Her eyes were glistening with tears as she gazed at him dreamily. Her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was soft, "Xie Jing, how come you've become so close?"
Xie Jing's throat bobbed slightly, and a rare, barely suppressed emotion surfaced in his eyes.
He asked in a low voice, "Can you stand up?"
Li Sheng tilted her head. "I can't stand up... but if you hold me, I won't be afraid."
Xie Jing's eyes darkened, but he lightened the pressure on his hands.
He pulled her into his arms, placed his palm on her back, and patted her gently.
Li Sheng leaned against Xie Jing's chest, still tipsy.
Their gazes fell on his face, remaining fixed for a few breaths.
Xie Jing wanted to avoid her gaze, but she suddenly reached out and gently touched his chin with her fingertips, her voice as soft as sugar.
"Xie Jing...you're really handsome."
Her eyes were glistening with tears, and her smile, though gentle, held a hint of drunken boldness.
He instinctively wanted to look away, but she moved closer to him little by little.
I'm getting closer and closer to him...
He was so close he could clearly see the trembling of her eyelashes…
She tilted her head back, her lips almost touching his, and smiled softly, "Xie Jing, why aren't you saying anything?"
Xie Jing's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he tried his best to control his erratic heartbeat.
He dared not move, for fear that if he lowered his head even slightly, he would actually kiss those red lips that were so close to his.
Her lips were right in front of me, carrying a hint of alcohol and a sweet fragrance...
With just a slight tilt, he could fall for her.
He slowly leaned down, his eyes fixed on her.
But at this moment.
"Hmm... some more wine..."
Wei Wushuang, who was standing to the side, suddenly turned over and began to hum incoherently.
Xie Jing froze in mid-air.
His face gradually darkened, and he turned back to give Wei Wushuang a cold look.
"Guards," he said coldly, "take him away."
Two servants immediately entered through the door and dragged Wei Wushuang, who was still in a drunken stupor, out.
The yard finally became quiet.
Xie Jing looked down at Li Sheng, who was leaning softly against him in his arms.
She was completely drunk, her cheeks flushed, and she leaned against him without any defenses.
He was still muttering something unintelligible.
The next moment, Xie Jing bent down and scooped her up in his arms.
She offered no resistance, only instinctively snuggling closer to him.
Xie Jing carried her and took her back to her own room.
He settled Li Sheng on the bed and then turned to instruct the maids outside.
"Go to the small kitchen, make a bowl of hangover soup, and prepare a clean handkerchief."
"Yes." The maid responded and retreated.
The room returned to silence, and moonlight streamed in through the window.
Xie Jing lowered his eyes and looked at Li Sheng on the bed.
She was fast asleep, her cheeks flushed, her hair slightly disheveled and scattered on the pillow.
She had been quite active earlier, so her clothes were now a little loose, revealing her undergarments and dazzlingly white skin.
Xie Jing turned his face away, closed his eyes, and tried his best to control the emotions surging in his heart.
But his gaze, uncontrollably, kept falling back on her.
After a long while, a soft knocking sounded from outside the door.
Xie Jingping paused for a moment before walking over to take the tray.
On the tray was a steaming bowl of hangover soup and a cloth soaked in hot water.
He walked to the bedside, sat down, took a handkerchief, and wiped the sweat from her forehead.
After wiping him down, he picked up the hangover soup, tested its temperature, and then said in a low voice, "Li Sheng, wake up and have some soup."
She didn't respond, only her eyelashes trembled slightly.
Xie Jing lowered his head and approached her, gently calling her name, "Li Sheng".
She then slightly opened her eyes, looking at him hazily, her gaze unfocused.
She leaned softly against his arm.
Xie Jing helped her sit up and brought the hangover soup to her lips.
As soon as Li Sheng took a sip of the hangover soup, she frowned and complained with a pout, "It's so bitter... I don't want to drink it anymore."
"No, you've had the wine, so you have to drink this soup, or you'll feel unwell tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, Li Sheng immediately buried her face in his chest, her voice soft and slightly drunk.
"I don't want to drink... Xie Jing, I like you the most, please don't make me drink, okay..."
Xie Jing was stunned for a moment and looked down at her.
His voice was low and husky, and even his breathing became lighter. "What did you say?"