Chapter 1233 - 1234: Joy
As Song Xiaodong went upstairs, Qi Lanqin felt a bit inexplicably nervous and flustered, but she calmed down when she thought there was no way a relationship could happen between them right now.
Besides, it wasn't like she hadn't shared a room with Song Xiaodong before; she knew Song Xiaodong wouldn't take advantage of her. Suddenly, a strange anticipation welled up in her heart — how would Song Xiaodong interact with her now that they were living together?
Undeniably, Song Xiaodong coming over to find her today, taking her out to eat, and watching a movie really gave her a sense of being in love. And for a girl in love, the way of thinking doesn't tend to be very rational.
Swiping the room card and slotting it into the power holder, the lights in the room lit up immediately.
"It's so beautiful." Qi Lanqin exclaimed in delight as she looked at the presidential suite of the five-star hotel.
Song Xiaodong chuckled softly and said, "I say, Lanqin, we're at least Dragon Gate Princess, and you're making such a fuss over a presidential suite. Such a loss of face."
Qi Lanqin awkwardly stuck out her tongue and said, "I hadn't stayed in one before."
Song Xiaodong laughed, "You hadn't stayed before? We did once, and it was this room."
"Oh... I didn't notice back then, mood wasn't great. Only now I've realized this room is truly lovely."
Qi Lanqin's words touched a soft spot in Song Xiaodong's heart. Holding her hand as they walked inside, he gently said, "Lanqin, from now on, you'll never suffer a bit. I'll always give you the best life and ensure a lifetime of happiness for you."
Qi Lanqin, moved, said, "Big Brother Song, thank you. I'll also obediently listen to you."
Song Xiaodong led Qi Lanqin to sit by the bed, smiling as he said, "Silly girl, just be yourself. You don't need to change anything for me, and certainly shouldn't lose your own thoughts because of me. If you like something, express it; if you dislike, feel uncomfortable with anything I do, you must say it. That's how we will get along better and better."
"If I do anything that makes you uncomfortable, and I don't know about it but you keep it inside, over time it will build up into a huge rift between us, and you'll be in pain. I certainly don't want my little princess to suffer because of my mistakes."
Qi Lanqin's eyes turned red, choking as she said, "Big Brother Song, I... I..." She didn't know how to express herself for the moment. The fact that such a person like Song Xiaodong could say such things to her moved her incredibly.
Unable to express in words, Qi Lanqin expressed it through actions, directly throwing herself into Song Xiaodong's arms, tightly hugging his waist.
Song Xiaodong gently patted her back, saying, "Look at you, I was just exchanging thoughts with you, and you've ended up crying."
"No, no..." Qi Lanqin let go of Song Xiaodong, wiped her eyes, and revealed a smile on her face, saying, "I'm happy."
"That's good." Song Xiaodong raised his hand to wipe away the tear marks on Qi Lanqin's face, saying, "Go take a shower."
"Okay..." Qi Lanqin's face flushed red.
"Hurry up, once you're done, I want to teach you something and see if you have any aptitude for it." Song Xiaodong gently patted Qi Lanqin's shoulder.
Qi Lanqin agreed, stepping lightly towards the bathroom.
The previous Qi Lanqin felt insignificant inside, walking without such lightness. The current Qi Lanqin, due to the change in status, has transformed as well, becoming more beautiful and likable.
"Wow, Big Brother Song, this bathtub is huge. How much water does it take to fill it up? So wasteful." Qi Lanqin called out again inside.
Song Xiaodong laughed heartily, standing up and moving to the bathroom door, saying, "I say, Lanqin, stop being so petty. If someone else hears you, you'd lose face."
"Ah, sorry, I was just expressing a feeling. How about I just shower instead of a bath?"
"Have a nice soak in the bath; if you don't enjoy it while you're here, it's a waste of a good booking."
"Won't it take too long?"
"It's okay, we're not in a rush. Tomorrow is Saturday, I'm not leaving, so I'll stay here with you. You can get up late."
"Oh, so that's how it is. I'll soak a bit longer then." Qi Lanqin said happily inside.
Song Xiaodong nodded and said, "Hmm, you soak, I'll be here to chat with you."
Qi Lanqin hesitated a little, softly saying, "No, no, I'm taking a shower, and you chatting outside feels weird."
"Haha, we might take a bath together in the future, won't you find that weirder?"
"Big Brother Song..." came Qi Lanqin's playful voice from inside.
Song Xiaodong quickly cleared his throat, saying, "Lanqin, that joke was a bit much, don't mind it. I'm used to it at home with them."
Qi Lanqin immediately said, "Big Brother Song, it's okay, I... understand."
"Haha, then you take your shower; I'll deal with some matters."
"Okay, then you go."
Song Xiaodong sat in the living room, texting with family, all cheerful and harmonious. People occasionally teased him, saying how painful it must be to be near a beautiful girl like Qi Lanqin and not be more involved.
Song Xiaodong deliberately pretended to be in pain, causing everyone to laugh.
From the bathroom emerged a song, surprisingly Qi Lanqin singing. Her voice wasn't as melodious and delightful as Xiao Yingying's, but it was equally crisp and captivating, filled with genuine happiness and joy, perceptible to Song Xiaodong.
Song Xiaodong felt joyful inside, relieved a little from his fear that Qi Lanqin might reject being with him. Clearly, Qi Lanqin did not have any such resistance, so Song Xiaodong would not feel burdened.
A while later, Qi Lanqin emerged from the bathroom.
Song Xiaodong's eyes lit up instantly; Qi Lanqin came out wearing just a bathrobe. Judging by the exposed legs and neckline, it was evident there weren't many clothes underneath.
Unlike Lu Yao Bing, Song Xiaodong felt no psychological burden towards her, so he let his dazzling gaze fall on Qi Lanqin uninhibitedly.
Qi Lanqin felt a bit uneasy under Song Xiaodong's gaze, softly saying, "I thought... clothes are expensive and didn't want them all wrinkled, so... didn't wear."
Song Xiaodong stood up, smiling slightly, saying, "That's great, very alluring."
"Big Brother Song, I didn't intend to tempt you." Qi Lanqin's head drooped to her chest, face breaking out into blush, even her ears were flushed red.