60: Chapter 60 Was she drugged?

At this moment, Ning Yuan’s forehead was covered in black lines, and the corners of his mouth couldn't stop twitching. His excitement from just mastering the Fire of Divine Sense was like having a bucket of cold water poured over it.

It was one thing for Mu Qingyao to join in the teasing, as Ning Yuan knew what kind of person she was, but he hadn't expected even Nangong Xi to be the same.

Nangong Xi's look, as if she were looking at an idiot, made Ning Yuan feel like he’d been stabbed. Suddenly, he had a bright idea. Since you want to play like this, right?

Then don't blame me!

“Ah!”

Immediately, Ning Yuan lowered his stance, grabbed her long, straight legs, and with a sudden burst of strength, hoisted her directly onto his shoulder. Startled, she let out a cry and repeatedly swatted at him.

“What are you doing? Put me down quickly!”

“Hehe! I'm an idiot right now! I don't understand what you're saying!” Ning Yuan said with a silly grin, and then his figure flickered, disappearing from the spot.

When Ning Yuan reappeared, he was already inside the room. He tossed Nangong Xi onto the bed and then pounced on her himself.

Nangong Xi's pretty face was already flushed red. At this point, how could she not know Ning Yuan's intentions? She hurriedly said:

“Don't... don't... I'll stop saying it, okay?”

“Hmph! You know you're wrong now? Too late, just wait and see how I deal with you!” Ning Yuan said fiercely, but his hands didn't stop moving; he was clearly determined to teach her a good lesson.

Nangong Xi was like a little white lamb, trembling all over without the slightest ability to resist, leaving her entirely at Ning Yuan's mercy.

Seeing that resistance was futile, Nangong Xi stopped struggling. It wasn't the first time anyway. She said weakly:

“Then tomorrow we'll go together to...”

“Yes, yes, yes, we can go anywhere tomorrow! Now is not the time for this!”

“...”

And so, another day passed... The next day, at dusk.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled over a quiet little courtyard, and curls of cooking smoke rose, making the whole courtyard look full of the breath of life.

At this time, a light flickered on in the house. Through the closed window, a figure could be seen sitting by the table, fiddling with something.

That figure would sit quietly for a while, then stand up and pace around, revealing the anxiety and restlessness in the owner's heart.

Just as the figure was pacing back and forth, the sound of footsteps came from outside the door. One could clearly see the figure's body shudder.

“Elder Tang, I'm here!”

Before Tang Qian could do anything, Ning Yuan's voice rang out first, leaving her somewhat at a loss. She then hurriedly went to open the door.

Creak!

The moment Tang Qian saw Ning Yuan, her expression was slightly unnatural, but she still put on a smile and invited him:

“Ning Yuan is here, come in and sit!”

As they spoke, Ning Yuan looked her over carefully and saw that Elder Tang seemed to have specially dressed up. She wore a white dress and a touch of makeup; she looked a bit less mature and a bit more pure.

The white dress perfectly outlined her curvaceous figure. Her waist wasn't as slender as Nangong Xi's, but appeared full and rounded, giving the impression that an ounce more would be too fat and an ounce less would be too thin.

She looked like a wife opening the door for her returning husband, making Ning Yuan daze for a moment. He didn't snap out of it until he heard Tang Qian's voice.

“What are you thinking about? Hurry up and come in!”

“Huh? ... Oh!”

Only then did Ning Yuan realize he had lost his composure. He quickly nodded in agreement and entered the house with his head lowered.

What Ning Yuan didn't notice was that Tang Qian's fair, pretty face was currently covered in a deep crimson blush, making her exceptionally alluring.

The scene of Ning Yuan being dazed naturally hadn't escaped her eyes. Being stared at like that by a Junior filled her heart with a mix of shame and indignation.

But thinking about what was to happen next... Tang Qian then closed the door, using her body to block Ning Yuan's view as she quietly slid the bolt into place before turning back into the room.

Ning Yuan was already sitting by the table. Since his back was to the door, he didn't notice Tang Qian's small actions. Moreover, because of his loss of composure just now, he didn't feel right looking around.

Seeing Tang Qian return, Ning Yuan hurriedly stood up and respectfully called out, “Elder Tang!”

“Sit, I don't have that many rules here! It seems inappropriate for you to still call me Elder Tang, doesn't it?” Tang Qian walked to the table and sat directly next to Ning Yuan.

Hearing this, Ning Yuan quickly changed his address: “Aunt Tang!”

“Mhm!”

Tang Qian responded and then reached for the wine flask on the side. Seeing this, Ning Yuan was very observant and quickly took the flask to pour wine into the cup in front of her.

“Let me do it, let me do it! How could I let you pour the wine?”

After filling her cup, Ning Yuan poured one for himself as well. He set down the flask and asked:

“Why are you the only one here? Where's Xixi?”

Seeing him ask about Nangong Xi, Tang Qian's face couldn't help but stiffen. She then smiled and said, “She'll be over later! Let's start eating first, no need to wait for her!”

Ning Yuan couldn't help but hesitate, “This... isn't very good, is it? Maybe we should wait for her to join us before eating. I don't know what she's been busy with; I haven't seen her all day today!”

“Sigh, girls! Bringing her husband to meet an Elder, it's inevitable she'd be a bit shy. She'll be fine in a bit! Come, come, eat some food. Try Aunt Tang's cooking and see how it is.”

While making excuses for Nangong Xi, Tang Qian picked up some food and placed it in Ning Yuan's bowl, urging him.

“Since Aunt Tang has said so, we'll eat while we wait for her! When she arrives, she must drink a few extra cups. There's no reason for someone to be late when an Elder invites them to dinner!”

Having said that, Ning Yuan stopped being polite and began to eat with his chopsticks. His eyes immediately lit up, and he praised:

“Aunt Tang, you have great skills. It seems I'll be in luck from now on! When I want to eat, Aunt Tang, you mustn't refuse to cook for me!”

“Come find me whenever you want to eat, I'll definitely cook for you! Here, try this wine; I specially prepared it!”

Seeing this, Ning Yuan picked up the wine cup and drained it in one gulp, smacking his lips. “It tastes a bit strange! But maybe it's because I rarely drink.”

Tang Qian was startled at first, thinking Ning Yuan had discovered something, but Ning Yuan's subsequent words put her at ease. She then smiled and said:

“Then you should drink more. You'll get used to it as you drink! Come, have some more!”

Tang Qian quickly picked up the wine flask nearby, filled Ning Yuan's cup, and urged with a smile, “Have another cup!”

Ning Yuan had no reason to doubt her. Since an Elder had poured the wine for him, it would be a bit improper not to drink. He then picked it up and drained it in one gulp again.

But as soon as Ning Yuan put down the cup, Tang Qian filled it again and urged, “Drink some more!”

Helpless, Ning Yuan could only pick up the cup and drink the wine again. When he finished and put it down, the result was the same; it was filled once more.

“Drink!”

“Drink!”

“...”

“I... can't drink anymore!”

After a long period of this, Ning Yuan felt uncomfortable all over. This feeling was hard to describe, so he repeatedly waved his hand to indicate he couldn't drink any more.

At this moment, Ning Yuan's whole body was flushed red, in exactly the same state Nangong Xi had been in when she was drugged last time.

Tang Qian was currently wavering, not knowing whether she should continue. After struggling for a long time, she finally gritted her teeth and stamped her foot, deciding to go through with it.

Whether it was for herself or to keep Nangong Xi from being sad, she had to do it.