Chapter 45: Will it be eaten dry and wiped clean?

Xia Rui carefully observed Liang Rou’s state and actions, noticing that she showed no signs of drunkenness.

So, she offered her another drink, but didn’t slip the drug in just yet.

No, she had to wait until Liang Rou was slightly intoxicated before dosing her.

She couldn’t be as reckless as the first time.

But Liang Rou was still firmly reminding herself not to get drunk—not wanting to cause Xia Rui any trouble by getting wasted outside again.

She absolutely didn’t want to owe her another favor.

Xia Rui anxiously tried to persuade her to drink twice already, but both attempts failed.

She was pacing around like an ant on a hot pan.

Finally, she found an opportunity.

“Anyone willing to come up and sing a song? There’s a special cocktail reward~” The lead singer suddenly called out to the crowd during a break.

Xia Rui immediately stood up.

“Senior, just relax today. I’ll sing for you, and you can just stay down here and enjoy your drink~”

She pointed at Liang Rou beside her, calling out to the folk band, “Give the special cocktail to my friend here. She said she wants to try it!”

That was enough to get Liang Rou on board—she couldn’t refuse now since it was a song Xia Rui, the Miss, had offered to sing in exchange.

Liang Rou didn’t think twice and was still thanking Xia Rui.

“Trying the special cocktail sounds good. It’s been a while since I had one. Wonder how this place’s special cocktail tastes.”

Xia Rui stepped onstage, took the guitar nearby, and gently strummed it.

She really knew how to play.

After all, being the Miss of a wealthy family, she’d learned a bit of everything.

Not a master, but she could definitely hold her own.

Xia Rui smiled and sat down, adjusted the microphone height, and began to sing a little love song about a secret crush.

She was quite blatant about it, openly gazing at Liang Rou, always following her with her eyes.

Normally, if it had been anyone else, they would’ve figured out by now that Xia Rui had feelings for her.

But Liang Rou remained completely oblivious, still drinking happily and giving Xia Rui a thumbs up.

Xia Rui didn’t lose heart—after all, her goal wasn’t just to hint at Liang Rou but to bring her home directly.

When the song ended, Xia Rui stepped down from the stage and looked expectantly at the table in front of Liang Rou.

Liang Rou, surprisingly cooperative, had completely forgotten her promise of “not getting drunk” while listening to the music.

The table was littered with empty bottles, and she was beaming, thumbs raised in approval at Xia Rui.

If drinking at social functions was forced and stressful, this was happy, carefree drinking—two very different things.

Liang Rou was, indeed, pleasantly tipsy.

“Senior…”

Xia Rui pushed the last cup of alcohol in front of Liang Rou, smiling warmly, “Let’s have one last drink. After this, I’ll get a ride-hailing driver to take you home. Don’t ride your Electric Scooter anymore. I’ll have someone bring it to your doorstep later.”

Already tipsy, Liang Rou, drowsy, took the cup with the drugged drink, tilted her head back, and downed it in one gulp.

“Phew~”

She raised the empty glass and belched contentedly, “Ah… that was really satisfying. Drinking with those troublesome clients is nothing like this—this is the way to enjoy a drink!”

Xia Rui laughed alongside her, her smile practically blooming.

How could she not? She had successfully slipped the drug into Liang Rou’s drink, and Liang Rou had gulped it down without a second thought.

The only step left was to carry Liang Rou out of the folk tavern.

About eight minutes later, Liang Rou’s head grew heavier and heavier, slowly leaning to one side.

Luckily, Xia Rui caught her just in time—and inevitably had to pick her up.

“Senior, I’m taking you home~ This isn’t me trying to take advantage, you just happened to faint in my arms~” Xia Rui said, trying to deny any ulterior motives, but her hands weren’t exactly innocent.

Liang Rou was completely unconscious, unaware of what was happening to her.

Xia Rui called a ride-hailing driver while holding her.

With someone else in the car, Xia Rui dared not be too bold. She simply lifted her phone and took a photo of Liang Rou resting her head on Xia Rui’s shoulder, captioning it:

“Senior drank a bit too much today and fell asleep leaning on my shoulder~ Maybe she feels safe with me around~ She looks so peaceful sleeping~”

After editing, she successfully posted it on the Yuetong App.

“Hmph~”

Xia Rui hummed happily.

Soon, a flood of Yuetong comments came in:

“Wow~ It’s been so long since you updated about you and Senior! I thought you two broke up!”

“Yeah, you finally updated! You look so close~ I’m jealous you can be that close to your crush.”

“Feels like Senior isn’t straight. Go for it, sis!!!”

“Shipping 99! You two are so perfect, both so good-looking! I’m Team Yellow-Haired Sis as the T!”

Xia Rui replied to the last comment:

“Of course the one above! Senior is so cute; she can only be the bottom in this pairing~”

Her mood lifted even more. She closed her phone and continued humming happily.

Finally home, Xia Rui once again carried Liang Rou in a princess carry, eagerly running toward the house.

“Senior… our sweet time is about to begin~”

Her smile grew wider as she pressed her cheek affectionately against Liang Rou’s, rubbing it hard twice.

“Senior’s face is really soft~”

“Ding~”

The elevator doors opened.

Xia Rui pulled out her keys and unlocked the front door.

As soon as they stepped inside, Xia Rui couldn’t wait and placed Liang Rou on the big bed in the bedroom.

“Phew~”

She leaned over her.

“Senior smells like alcohol; you have to take a good shower first~”

Kind-hearted Xia Rui threw Liang Rou’s clothes onto a nearby swivel chair, then picked her up again and carried her into the bathroom.

“Splash, splash~”

Water sounded as Xia Rui held Liang Rou and lay down in the bathtub. Afraid of hurting her senior, she carefully cradled her like a child.

Xia Rui could feel something different—Liang Rou was sitting on her lap.

“So this is the feeling of having Senior~”

Xia Rui hugged her tighter and gently turned her head toward her.

“Ding ling ling~”

Liang Rou’s phone rang.

Xia Rui paused for a second, but only a second. The next moment, she fiercely pressed her lips to Liang Rou’s.

“No one can stop me! Senior!”

She refused to believe anyone could suddenly appear and interfere now!