The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

"Who the hell are you?"

Just as the man was about to explode in anger, a piercing pain shot through his wrist.

His face instantly turned ashen.

With that kind of strength, I am far from being his match.

His palms quickly turned pale due to the lack of blood circulation.

Seeing that the man still wanted to resist, Xu Nian increased the force, and her eyes added a threatening look.

After weighing the pros and cons, the man gritted his teeth and uttered three words, almost like a cold snort.

"sorry!"

Xu Nian loosened his wrist.

The man rubbed his bruised wrist, then quickly turned and fled downstairs.

"I didn't expect you to be such a kind-hearted person."

The purple-haired woman wiped the reddened half of her face, where most of her makeup had been removed, revealing her delicate skin.

Even after being slapped, she maintained an elegant and dignified demeanor, as if she were the boxer who had won the duel.

"I was just worried that you took my lighter with you."

Xu Nian reached out her hand, asking for her lighter that had been borrowed.

The purple-haired woman paused for a moment, then smiled and placed the lighter in Xu Nian's hand.

"Aren't you curious, sir, why that gentleman wanted to take me away?"

"Why force a good woman into prostitution?"

Xu Nian put the lighter into his pocket and casually replied.

The purple-haired woman tiptoed and whispered in Xu Nian's ear.

Xu Nian felt a tingling sensation in her ears, as if she had been electrocuted.

You're only half right.

"I am exactly the kind of person you think I am."

Xu Nian felt a chill run down her spine.

"I have something to attend to, please excuse me."

He quickly went downstairs without looking back.

Watching Xu Nian's retreating figure, the purple-haired woman revealed a charming smile.

She smoked gracefully, leaning against the railing.

"interesting..."

Xu Nian didn't return to the private room; instead, she went straight downstairs and home.

He sent Xu Hu a text message on his phone, saying that his sister was starting school tomorrow and he needed to go back to help her pack her things, so he would be leaving first, and thanked him for taking care of her during this time.

Although Xu Hu was somewhat unhappy, he could tell that Xu Nian disliked this kind of occasion, so he didn't say much, only asking him to let him know he got home safely.

"I'm back."

It was almost 11 o'clock when I got home.

Just as Xu Nian was about to turn on the light, she saw Xu Xi lying on the chair by the door, her small body curled up.

Her eyes were closed, her chest rose and fell rhythmically, and she seemed to be muttering something in her sleep.

Are you asleep?

Xu Nian slowed her movements and gently closed the door.

He slowly picked up the little one, preparing to take her to bed.

Xu Xi's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"elder brother?"

She yawned, making a tired sound.

"Why aren't you sleeping in bed?"

Xu Nian put Xu Xi down.

Xu Xi rubbed her sleepy eyes and said in a soft, sweet voice.

"Waaah... I was waiting for my brother to come home, and I accidentally fell asleep."

She threw herself into Xu Nian's arms, clinging to him like a pendant, and sniffed him carefully.

In an instant, Xu Xi regained consciousness.

It has a smell of alcohol, and a faint floral scent that I've never smelled before.

"Brother, you've been drinking again?"

She looked up at Xu Nian with a pitiful expression and asked.

"Yes, I had a drink."

Xu Nian didn't intend to hide it.

Xu Xi put on what she thought was a fierce expression, grabbed Xu Nian's arm, and gently bit her.

"Oh my, you were born in the Year of the Dog?"

Xu Nian didn't feel any pain, smiled and ruffled her hair before pulling her arm away.

The faint teeth marks gradually disappeared after a while.

"Hmph, this is punishment for my brother's disobedience."

Xu Xi raised her head proudly.

"Okay, okay, brother was wrong, brother was wrong."

Xu Nian said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Please pour me a glass of water."

Xu Xi released Xu Nian, went to the kitchen, poured a glass of warm water, and handed it to Xu Nian.

"Drink it yourself."

She left behind this ambiguous remark, then blushed and ran back to her room.

Xu Nian was a little confused and didn't understand what the sentence meant.

He looked at the lukewarm water in the glass and felt something was off.

I only had one beer today, and I felt very thirsty on the way back.

I drank half a bottle of baijiu with Uncle Zhang that day, so why didn't I feel thirsty at all when I woke up the next morning?

After thinking about it for a while, Xu Nian still couldn't figure it out, so she simply gave up trying.

"Little Creek, have you prepared everything for tomorrow?"

"Ready."

Xu Xi patted the beige backpack she had just bought.

It may not look good, but it's cheap and sturdy.

For Xu Xi, this was enough.

"Get some rest. Your brother took the day off tomorrow and will take you to school."

Xu Nian thought for a moment and decided not to tell anyone that she had lost her job.

Making money is his own business, and he didn't want Xu Xi to feel pressured.

"Okay, I understand."

Xu Nian turned off the light for her, then turned around and went to the bathroom to take a shower.

Huddled in the blankets, Xu Xi's eyes were lowered.

Although she only caught a faint whiff, she was certain that the mysterious floral scent emanating from her brother belonged to a woman.

My brother clearly said that he was having dinner with some of his coworkers.

There are no female workers at all in the logistics park.

Why are there perfumes that are specifically for women?

Xu Xi really wanted to rush up and question her brother about why he smelled of perfume.

But she didn't have the guts.

My brother took me in and treated me so well.

What right do I have to question my brother's private relationship?

Xu Xi covered her head with the blanket and hugged the pillow tightly with her two slender arms.

That perfume scent was like a knot, embedded in her heart.

Meanwhile, Xu Nian, who was taking a shower in the bathroom, unconsciously thought of the purple-haired woman.

What a strange person.

Her keen observation and analytical skills made Xu Nian break out in a cold sweat.

It's a waste of talent that someone like this isn't working in the criminal investigation team.

"I am exactly the kind of person you think I am."

What kind of person?

Could it be that she really is...?

Xu Nian couldn't help but get goosebumps.

Indeed, her figure, appearance, and unique temperament are all factors.

That line of work should be very profitable.

Forget it, what does that have to do with me?

I should think about where I can earn my next salary.

The sound of running water gradually subsided. Xu Nian wiped herself off and threw her sweat-soaked clothes into the washing machine.

He returned to his room and lay down on his bed.

I pulled the blanket up, but it felt much more strenuous than usual.

What happened?

Xu Nian lifted the blanket and froze.

Xu Xi was curled up like a kitten, lying next to him.

Her eyes were closed, and she was snoring softly.

Why is this girl in my bed again?

Xu Nian scratched his head, feeling utterly helpless.

Should we take her back?

Never mind, I've already woken her up once tonight, so let's not move her anymore.

Xu Nian pulled a corner of the blanket over her stomach.

Before long, he drifted off to sleep.

After Xu Nian fell asleep, Xu Xi quietly opened her eyes.

She quietly turned over, her two fair arms gently wrapping around Xu Nian's waist.

The movements were very skillful, as if they had been repeated many times.

Xu Xi buried her face in his chest, greedily inhaling her brother's unique scent.

At least at this moment, my brother belongs to me completely.