Losi: "..."
Cheng Qing glanced at her helplessly, then introduced her to Luo Xi: "This is my sister, Cheng Rong."
Cheng Rong resembled Cheng Qing in appearance, but had a lively and cheerful personality. Her long hair was styled into a pretty bun on her head, making her look a bit playful.
"Hello, sister-in-law." Cheng Rong's voice was loud and clear.
Losi: "...Hello."
Cheng Rong then said to Cheng Qing, "Sister-in-law is shy."
Cheng Qing said in a nonchalant tone, "You're the one who's shy." After saying that, she introduced the man next to Cheng Rong to Luo Xi: "This is my older brother, Cheng Xi, and the woman next to him is his wife and child."
Luo Xi greeted them one by one, and after they had gotten to know each other, Cheng's mother invited the two of them to sit down.
This apartment has three bedrooms and one living room. The floor tiles are quite worn and not as smooth anymore. The renovation was probably done by Cheng's mother. The whole house features a wooden design, which gives it a vintage feel now.
The Cheng family had a great atmosphere, and Cheng Qing integrated perfectly into the family. Luo Xi had heard Cheng Qing say that the original owner of this body had been away from home for many years, so even if there were some changes in her personality, it didn't seem abrupt.
Sitting next to Cheng Qing, watching Cheng Qing and his family chatting and laughing about life, Luo Xi felt a little less upset.
At least, as she said, she has family in this world...
That's great!
"Sister-in-law, look how stunned my sister is! Is she really that beautiful?"
Suddenly, Luo Xi heard Cheng Rong's teasing voice and realized she had been caught peeking.
Losi's breath hitched, and she quickly looked away.
Cheng Rong then said, "Everyone says I'm prettier than my sister, why don't you take a look at me?"
Luo Xi looked up at Cheng Rong, but no matter how she looked...
Losi could only honestly say, "Your sister is prettier than you..." She paused, then added two more words: "much prettier."
Cheng Rong was shocked, then "heartbroken": "Sister-in-law, you're too honest. But I'm so sad. My sister-in-law is angry."
Losi was stunned. Despite being called "sister-in-law" repeatedly, she didn't find anything wrong with the term "little sister-in-law."
Hearing the sound, Cheng Qing turned around. Seeing Cheng Rong making a scene again, he shook his head helplessly and then threatened Cheng Rong, "If you bully her again, I'll deduct your allowance."
Cheng Rong was taken aback at first, then reacted and said proudly, "It's not like you're paying for my living expenses."
Cheng Xi coughed and then stated, "If your sister says she'll deduct the money, then she will. I'll listen to her."
Cheng Rong clutched her chest, staring in disbelief at her only older brother.
Cheng Qing remained calm, her voice completely flat as she asked Cheng Rong, "Any more questions?"
Cheng Rong almost knelt down, pleading, "Sister, I was wrong. And sister-in-law, your sister-in-law will apologize to you right away."
Everyone at the dinner table burst into laughter. Amidst the cheerful chatter, Losi blushed and waved her hand, saying, "It's alright."
Everyone laughed even more heartily at the dinner table.
Luo Xi didn't understand what they were laughing about until Cheng Qing whispered in her ear, "So you've accepted Cheng Rong as your sister-in-law? Does that mean I can assume you're ready to get married to me anytime?"
Luo Xi was startled and quickly turned to look at Cheng Qing, only to see her resting her chin on her hand, smiling at her like a lazy cat.
Lossie: "..." W-what, you skipped the proposal step?
Author's Note:
Chapter 161 (End of Main Text)
After lunch, everyone sat around Luo Xi. Cheng's parents had probably heard about Luo Xi from Cheng Qing beforehand.
Therefore, the Cheng couple didn't ask her too many questions about her family. Besides, they probably felt that since they weren't Cheng Qing's biological parents in a certain sense, they were also embarrassed to pry too much into her partner's life.
But Cheng Rong didn't have this worry; in her eyes, Cheng Qing was like an older sister. She happily circled around Luo Xi, saying, "Many of the people around me are your fans."
Losi smiled and said, "Thank you."
Cheng Rong scratched her head shyly, then leaned close to Luo Xi's ear and whispered, "Why did you fall for my sister?"
Luo Xi paused, glancing furtively at Cheng Qing beside her. Cheng Qing was talking to the Cheng family couple, her focused profile always particularly captivating. If there were also soft sunlight and the fragrance of flowers, it wouldn't be surprising to be completely absorbed in the moment.
Besides, she always smiled gently at him. Cheng Qing probably didn't even realize how charming she was. After all, if she didn't have that kind of charm, how could she have become famous as an ordinary person?
Thinking this, Losi became even more shy and whispered, "She's beautiful."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Rong gave Luo Xi a strange look and said, "You are more attractive than my sister."
Luo Xi looked at Cheng Rong with amusement; even her usually willful Luo Xi's expression softened. She said, "You don't understand. The person you like is the most beautiful person in the world."
"Absolutely stunning!"
Cheng Rong was stunned by Luo Xi's high praise. She looked at Cheng Qing and exclaimed, "Sister, you're so lucky!"
These words seemed to be a compliment to herself, so Losi smiled happily.
Hearing the laughter, Cheng Qing turned around. She saw Luo Xi blushing and smiling shyly, her appearance as beautiful and pleasing to the eye as a flower blooming in spring.
Seeing this scene softened everyone's heart, and Cheng Qing couldn't help but ask, "What are you saying?"
Losi quickly sat up straight and winked at Cheng Rong as a reminder.
Cheng Qing narrowed her eyes. This was something she was hiding! So, she leaned closer to Luo Xi, looking into her guilty eyes, and asked, "Is it related to me?"
Losi was startled by her sudden closeness and leaned back nervously, whispering, "Too close..."
Cheng Qing raised an eyebrow: "What's wrong?"
Cheng Rong replied on behalf of Luo Xi: "She won't be able to resist kissing him."
Cheng Qing paused, and Luo Xi looked at Cheng Rong with a face full of shame and indignation, feeling a sense of betrayal.
Fortunately, after Cheng Rong said that, everyone in the living room quickly looked away and exclaimed, "The sun is shining so brightly today!"
Cheng Qing couldn't help but tease her: "Is what she said true?"
Luo Xi: "..." How was she supposed to answer that? She looked around guiltily and saw that the Cheng family members were looking outside, but they looked extremely curious.
Cheng Rong was very happy to see her sister and Luo Xi so happy together.
Cheng Qing had run away from home because of relationship problems. She was gone for several years, and at that time, everyone thought that was the end for the Cheng family and Cheng Qing.
Unexpectedly, one day I saw her on TV.
The fact that his sister appeared on television should have been something to be proud of, but because of their strained relationship, they had lost contact.
But everything started to improve from that point on...
Now, they can even sit together as a family, peacefully celebrate the New Year, have meals together, and introduce potential partners.
***
Because Cheng Qing and Luo Xi had returned by plane, Cheng's mother told them to rest at noon.
This three-bedroom apartment was originally shared by the Cheng family (husband and wife), Cheng Xi, and Cheng Qing and Cheng Rong.
However, after Cheng Xi got married, he and his wife bought a house elsewhere, and Cheng Rong went to university, so the two rooms have been vacant ever since.
Before returning, Cheng's parents had tidied up Cheng Xi's room, and then pushed Cheng Qing and pulled Luo Xi inside to rest.
As soon as the door closed, the noise was immediately shut out, and the room became quiet.
Cheng Qing pulled Luo Xi to sit on the edge of the bed and asked with a smile, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Losi shook her head: "No."
Cheng Qing: "That's good. Take a rest, and I'll take you to the nearby square this evening."
Losi had no doubts and naturally nodded.
As a result, after she lay down, Cheng Qing suddenly rolled over and pinned her down. A lonely woman alone in a room, their desires ignited...
Rossi's heart skipped a beat. Before she could react, she felt a warmth on her lips. The familiar taste and touch, the fluttering sensation and slight tingling that she could never get used to, no matter how many times she tried.
Lossie's eyes were moist and shiny as she looked at Cheng Qing, and desire slowly rose in her eyes.
"No, not here..." Rossi's voice was soft and obedient as she blushed and whispered her refusal.
Cheng Qing smiled and said, "Okay."
Then he rolled back over and lay down next to Losi.
Losi: "...Hmm?"
"Lossie".
Losi: "Huh?"
Cheng Qing said, "Go to sleep!"
Losi: "..."
Cheng Qing slept soundly during her afternoon nap, but Luo Xi was so angry that she couldn't sleep.
It was Cheng Qing who started it all, and even though I refused, how could he be so...so...so decisive?
Although it was broad daylight and she felt incredibly ashamed to be engaging in such lewd behavior, didn't she want to?
As a result, Losi stayed awake until 3 a.m.
When Cheng Qing woke up, she found that Luo Xi was still awake, so she asked her with her eyes still half-closed, "Can't sleep? Why don't we go to the square now?"
Losi hummed in agreement, without refusing.
Seeing Cheng Qing get up and groggily change into casual clothes, he sneered maliciously to himself, "I won't let you sleep! Humph! I'll make you sleepy to death!"
Cheng Qing, of course, had no idea about Luo Xi's silly little thoughts. After changing her clothes, she felt much more energetic.
When Cheng took Luo Xi out, they found everyone still in the living room. Hearing that they were going to the square, Cheng's mother enthusiastically gave Luo Xi a cash red envelope.
Luo Xi was embarrassed to accept the money, so Cheng's mother chuckled and said to her, "Silly child."
Losi: "?"
Then Cheng's mother turned around and gave Cheng Qing a red envelope, saying, "Take her to buy a nice outfit. I'm getting old and don't understand the aesthetics of you young people. I don't know if this money is enough. If not, just tell me."
Cheng Qing looked at the money in her hand, both amused and exasperated, and finally sighed, saying, "Mom, I have money."