I'm Not a Minor Anymore

Li Yuanying was practically a mud figure by then, and she felt much heavier in his arms than she had the day before.

Her arms dangled limply at her sides, and her head lolled against Su Yang’s chest.

“How much did you drink?”

Su Yang carried her quickly back to the room and laid her on the bed. He pulled the covers over her, then turned and walked out.

Only Qingxia remained. Su Yang went over to her and patted her shoulder.

“Qingxia?”

He called her name twice. Qingxia seemed to hear him, but her head was too groggy for her to wake up. She simply turned over and went back to sleep.

Su Yang shook his head. “Looks like I’ll have to carry you too. Come on.”

He pulled Qingxia into a supine position. Then he slipped one arm beneath the back of her neck and the other under the point where her calves and thighs met, and lifted her with a little effort.

When he first stood up, the upward momentum caused her chest to sway along with it.

Su Yang stared and thought, Damn... that’s ridiculous.

He quickly looked away and carried Qingxia toward the room.

After laying her on the bed, he was just about to pull the covers over her when Qingxia suddenly cracked open her eyes.

A shirtless, muscular man was bending over at the side of the bed, and Qingxia’s mind instantly went blank. Fear followed close behind.

Su Yang happened to look up at that moment. Qingxia had drunk too much, and her brain had not fully registered what was happening after she opened her eyes. She thought she was still in Rinawa.

Without even seeing the person in front of her clearly, she opened her mouth to call for help.

Su Yang immediately realized what she was about to do. He climbed onto the bed and quickly covered her mouth with his hand.

“Don’t scream, don’t scream. It’s the middle of the night.”

“Qingxia, it’s me! Su Yang. We were just drinking together. You don’t recognize me now?”

With her mouth covered, Qingxia’s eyes widened as her body trembled.

But at that moment, her mind finally caught up. Once she recognized Su Yang, the fear and resistance in her eyes quickly gave way to friendliness.

Only then did Su Yang relax.

He took his hand away and sat down beside her. “Phew, you scared the life out of me.”

“Sumimasen, Su-san. I thought you were a bad person.”

“See, I knew it. Wait, you were completely unconscious just now. How did you suddenly wake up?”

“I... I don’t know. Huh? Why are you in my room?”

“Obviously because you drank yourself unconscious. You collapsed on the floor earlier, so I carried you back here to sleep. I was just about to pull the covers over you when you woke up.”

“Oh, right, I remember now. Ouch, my head hurts. I’m sorry, Su-san. I’ve caused you trouble.”

“It’s fine. I’ve already carried Sis Mie and Yuanying back to their rooms too. You should get some rest. I’m leaving.”

Su Yang stood up, but Qingxia suddenly sat up and grabbed his right hand.

Su Yang paused. “What is it?”

“Su-san... um, you said Sis Mie and Yuanying are both asleep, right?”

“Yeah. You were all completely drunk tonight.”

Hearing that, a bold idea began to form in Qingxia’s mind. She stared at Su Yang and stammered, “Then... Su-san, could you stay and talk with me for a while?”

“Talk?” Su Yang raised his hand and glanced at the time. It was already three in the morning.

“It’s three o’clock. What do you want to talk about?”

“I was scared sober just now, so I definitely won’t be able to fall asleep anytime soon.”

Qingxia had been the first one to pass out, so she had gone to sleep early. Now that she was awake, she was unusually alert.

Su Yang frowned slightly. “Then what do you want to talk about?”

“Sit down first.” Qingxia tugged at his hand and gave it a little shake.

Could this girl be planning something big? Su Yang thought. If that was the case, he certainly wouldn’t be opposed to it.

He sat down on the edge of the bed. “All right. Go ahead.”

“Su-san, what’s your relationship with Sis Mie?”

“Yoshie and I? We’re friends.”

“Friends?” Qingxia rolled her eyes before continuing. “What about that beauty, Yuanying?”

“She’s a friend too.”

“They’re both just friends?”

“What else would they be? Hey, you little— No, what exactly are you trying to say?” Su Yang asked with a smile.

“Nothing. I was just curious.”

“Curious about what?”

“I don’t think your relationship with Sis Mie and Yuanying looks like an ordinary friendship.”

“Oh? Then what do you think it looks like?”

“Well... I think both of them have feelings for you.”

Su Yang smiled. “Really? How can you tell?”

“So you admit it?”

“Forget whether I admit it or not. How did you get that impression?”

“When Sis Mie looks at you, she looks exactly like a young girl in love. Her eyes are full of admiration and adoration. How could anyone not notice?”

“Is that so?”

“You really didn’t notice?”

“Uh... I haven’t been paying attention.”

Naturally, Su Yang had not noticed. He already knew how Yoshie felt about him, so he had never gone out of his way to observe her.

“And Yuanying is the same. She’s not as obvious as Sis Mie, but it’s still pretty clear. You can’t hide that kind of thing from me.”

Su Yang propped one leg on the bed and rested his chin on his right hand, smiling. “You’re quite observant.”

“Of course. I’m not a minor, you know.”

“All right, enough gossiping. Go to sleep. I’m leaving.”

“Hey, don’t go yet!”

Qingxia grabbed his arm again.

“What now?”

“Aren’t you going to ask me anything?”

“Ask you what? We only met yesterday—no, technically today. I don’t have anything to ask you.”

“Su-san!” Qingxia shouted indignantly.

“Keep your voice down. They’re asleep. Don’t wake them.”

“It’s fine. People don’t wake up that easily after getting drunk.”

“Didn’t you wake up?”

“I only woke up because I went to sleep early. I remember that the three of you were still drinking when I passed out.”

Su Yang looked at Qingxia. “So what exactly are you trying to say?”

“Su-san, actually... I have feelings for you too.”

“What?”

Su Yang froze.

Qingxia bit her lower lip, leaned closer, and whispered so quickly and softly that her voice was barely audible, “I like you too!”

“This...”

Before Su Yang could say anything else, Qingxia climbed out of bed, hurried barefoot to the door, closed it, and locked it.

Su Yang stared at her and thought, What the hell? She’s that bold?

“What are you trying to do?”

Qingxia fixed her gaze on Su Yang and walked toward him.

“Su-san...”

She let out a soft call, then made a move that left Su Yang utterly stunned. Slowly, she raised both hands and placed them on the buttons at the collar of her pajamas, beginning to undo them.

Su Yang drew in a sharp breath, his eyes widening.

What the hell? Has this girl gone crazy?

Qingxia had an exceptionally cute face, but he had never expected her to be so bold.

Perhaps the alcohol was partly to blame.

She slowly approached the bed, both hands pressing down on her pajamas.

Su Yang swallowed and said, “Don’t do anything reckless. I’m not strong enough to resist temptation. If something happens later, you’ll regret it before it’s too late.”

Qingxia’s breathing quickened, and her heart began pounding faster too. She wasn’t actually that bold—it was probably the alcohol. With her adrenaline surging, she’d found the courage to do this.

Her eyes fixed on Su Yang with a seductive gaze. “Su-san… It’s not that I’m trying to seduce you. You’re the one seducing me.”

“What?”

“Who can blame me when you’re so handsome and charming?” Qingxia slowly released her hands after saying this.

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