My Girlfriend is a Cold and Aloof Sickly Beauty 149

Chapter 149: Wiping Down

“Don’t you still think there’s something wrong with your actions, Huang Qi?”

Dr. Qi found it both ridiculous and pathetic as she said the name. “But since you’re already here, let me make things clear.”

She was in a bar and didn’t want to disturb the business, so she continued in a voice only the three of them could hear:

“Since we were young, you’ve been interfering with and trying to control my social circle. Anyone who wanted to be friends with me, as long as they showed a little closeness towards me, would be coerced or threatened by you, directly or indirectly, into leaving me.”

“As if I could only play with you, only have you as a friend, as if the Qi family had to be eternally bound to the Huang family! Even forced partnerships in marketing aren’t this shameless!”

“By the time I realized it, I was already in university. I tried talking to you five times, each time more direct and desperate, but what was your response?”

“You told me to calm down, that we were adults, that I should have my own judgment, not listen to outsiders’ instigation and slander, and then you listed all the people you thought I should avoid, detailing their two-faced behavior, ‘kindly’ reminding me that they weren’t good people, that they were only trying to flatter me because of the Qi family’s name, and that I shouldn’t be fooled.”

“Afterwards, I did calm down and think carefully, and guess what I discovered? The only people you didn’t mention, and who were still close to me, were you and your own friends! You’ve always disliked my roommates, haven’t you? Well, I’m sorry to disappoint you, but the four of us were very close until graduation! Our dorm group chat is still active!”

“Later, I finally started escaping your control, proactively interacting with more people, making more friends…”

“When have I ever controlled you?!” Teacher Huang’s eyes reddened. Fueled by alcohol, her words were laced with emotion. “Did I stop you from making friends? Did I interfere with your relationships? I even comforted you when you had a heartbreak! University is a complicated place, and when I met your friends, I instinctively felt that they were problematic. Couldn’t I just kindly warn you?!”

“Yes, yes, yes, you didn’t stop me, and you didn’t interfere, but what right do you have to stop me? What right do you have to interfere?!” Dr. Qi countered. “It’s funny, you and I were never officially together, even our families didn’t dare arrange a marriage for us. Now that I’ve found a compatible partner, and we’ve just confirmed our relationship, you rush over here, sowing discord and giving warnings, then who are you to me? Do you even have the right to say anything?!”

“But I can guarantee that I’ll take care of you after marriage, can she?” Teacher Huang sneered. “Whatever you want, whether it’s having children or raising them, I can do it! What about her? She even resigned from a stable university teaching position, doing some insignificant ‘freelance’ work, clearly an irresponsible person! When you’re old, do you really expect her to shave your head and wash your hair?”

Dr. Qi almost burst out laughing. Before she could retort, Teacher Sui said sarcastically, “Are you some ancient relic unearthed from a ruin? What year is it, and you’re still using terms like ‘insignificant’? Is your family constantly filling your head with such outdated ideas? It’s a good thing you’re not teaching humanities, otherwise, with a teacher like you, the next generation’s values would be buried six feet under!”

Their voices rose unconsciously. Even without using vulgar language, their words were harsh and aggressive.

Dr. Qi clenched her fists, then grabbed their glasses and pulled the two away from their seats. “Let’s argue somewhere else!”

Jiang Xue, who had only heard snippets of their conversation, was so startled that she forgot to eat her watermelon, watching as Dr. Qi dragged them away, then looking at Xiao Luohan blankly.

It was then that she remembered that one of the reasons she had been hesitant to enter a relationship was to avoid this kind of situation.

If she really encountered a controlling and old-fashioned girlfriend, even a peaceful breakup would be impossible.

They seemed to have their own logic, relentlessly pursuing their goals like scoundrels, not listening to reason, and treating everyone as a potential enemy. It was terrifying!

A piece of fish cake, dipped in sweet and sour ketchup, was suddenly placed in her mouth.

Xiao Luohan patted her shoulder and hugged her. “Don’t worry, we won’t be like that.”

They both wanted to see the other soar freely, yet willingly be tethered by the string in each other’s hands, even if they accidentally fell, they would fall by their beloved’s side.

At this moment, Xiao Luohan was only worried about one thing, and she couldn’t help but glance at Ms. Jiang.

“Don’t worry, Huang Qi can’t influence the admissions process,” Ms. Jiang reassured her calmly. “But don’t spread this around after we get back.”

After all, this was a private matter between the Qi, Huang, and Sui families, and there was no need to offend anyone.

Not just Xiao Luohan, but Jiang Xue also nodded, turning her head.

Whether the other patrons were also adhering to the principle of “mind your own business while drinking,” or had simply become accustomed to such “Shura fields,” after Dr. Qi and the others left, the waiter cleared their glasses, and the patrons continued their conversations, everything as usual.

Considering her alcohol tolerance, Jiang Xue didn’t dare drink too much of the “Flying Rainbow.” After tasting it, she picked up her “Peach Blossom Dream” and stirred it before drinking.

But the mint syrup was quite strong, almost overpowering the peach blossom wine, spicy and refreshing, with the distinct scents of mint and peach blossoms.

Jiang Xue forced herself to take a few sips, then gave up. The strange mixed flavor in her mouth was unbearable, so she ordered some honey buns, and after eating two or three, finally managed to suppress the mint flavor.

The rest of their cocktails were given to Ms. Wei.

Ms. Wei truly loved cocktails and enjoyed trying all sorts of strange flavors.

Since Ms. Jiang was driving and couldn’t drink, she drank until her cheeks were flushed, leaning against Ms. Jiang in front of their daughters, nuzzling her forehead against her.

“…So childish!” Ms. Jiang clicked her tongue, helped her up, turned her around so that Ms. Wei could lean on her back, then said to her two stunned daughters, “Let’s go, it’s time to go home.”

At the parking lot, Ms. Wei was placed in the passenger seat, and by the time her seatbelt was fastened, she was already asleep with a sweet smile on her face.

Xiao Luohan was still a little worried about Teacher Sui. After returning home, she couldn’t help but send her a message, asking if she needed any help—although there was little she could do.

Teacher Sui quickly replied: 【Why don’t you make a study plan for yourself? Remember to emphasize rest time.】

Then she added: 【One that Dr. Qi approves of.】

“It seems she’s fine,” Xiao Luohan showed Jiang Xue the messages.

Recalling the conversation she had overheard at the bar, Jiang Xue frowned. “I didn’t expect Teacher Huang to be that kind of person!”

“It might not be entirely her fault,” Xiao Luohan said, putting away her phone, her expression serious. “The Qi and Huang families have been close for generations, but with the development and opening up of society, the ‘tradition’ of arranged marriages, advocated by the older generation, is gradually fading. The Qi family seems to be letting go, but the Huang family…”

She paused. “How should I put it, perhaps because I come from ancient times, I can’t help but consider the worst-case scenario. From the moment Teacher Huang was given the name ‘Qi,’ the Huang family probably already planned to raise her as a puppet for marriage.”

“…’Qi’ sounds the same as ‘Qi’ (in Dr. Qi’s name), and it also means ‘wish.’ The Huang family’s intentions are obvious,” Jiang Xue whispered.

“Let’s keep this between us,” Xiao Luohan reminded her instinctively.

“I definitely won’t tell anyone! Even if my sister or A-Xi asks, I won’t say a word!” Jiang Xue swore. “I just feel… indescribably uncomfortable. Teacher Huang did guide me after all.”

It was Teacher Huang who had suggested applying for N University’s traditional Chinese medicine program through the “comprehensive evaluation admission” during her coming-of-age party, and told her that they were accepting students who chose “politics, history, and biology” this year.

“I’m even wondering, is it possible… that Teacher Huang could one day break free from the Huang family and abandon those bad habits…” she murmured. “But that’s probably very difficult, right? After all, it’s the environment she grew up in, and if her family has been deliberately distorting and instilling those strange ideas in her for so long, it would probably take a long time and a great cost for her to even realize the problem.”

Xiao Luohan had been watching her intently. Seeing that she didn’t intend to continue, she finally spoke, “A-Xue is truly kind.”

After hearing such prejudiced words, she could still consider the possibility of a good outcome.

She herself couldn’t do that. She would simply run away, even a moment of extra thought would be disrespectful to herself.

“I was just expressing my feelings, just random thoughts,” Jiang Xue said, changing out of her clothes that smelled of alcohol and snacks. “Teacher Huang and I aren’t even from the same generation.”

At this point, she couldn’t help but think of Xie Xitong, who was pursuing her older sister, but she quickly dismissed the thought, putting aside the entanglement between them and the three at the bar.

It was better to focus on her and Xiao Luo’s relationship.

“How did you feel after drinking today?” Jiang Xue changed the subject.

“I don’t know if it’s because I ate something and had watermelon to counteract the alcohol, but I felt much better than last time,” Xiao Luohan said, looking into her eyes. “What about you?”

“Me too…” Jiang Xue said, a little guiltily. Actually, both “Flying Rainbow” and “Peach Blossom Dream” had quite a high alcohol content, and Xiao Luo had only had hers, while she had tasted both.

She was sitting next to Xiao Luohan. As soon as she finished speaking, she saw Xiao Luo reach out, poke her cheeks, and then gently squeeze them.

“Are you feeling hot?”

“Ah… not really…”

“I think you’re a little drunk,” Xiao Luohan said seriously. “But it’s almost our bedtime, and it’s not safe to shower now. Should I wipe your body for you?”

Although their ensuite bathroom had a bathtub, she remembered that any kind of bath wasn’t good after drinking.

But it was uncomfortable to sleep without showering in the summer.

Jiang Xue instinctively wanted to say that there was no need to trouble her, that she was still sober, just a little slow, and that she could do it herself.

But she quickly dismissed the thought and agreed.

Just a body wipe from her girlfriend, why refuse?

She could also wipe Xiao Luo down later!