Actually, Dr. Chen didn't need to be so nervous; Bai Ningning didn't come out for dinner today.
She still gave Qin Yue face, at least not getting out of bed tonight. Of course, it was more because she was too lazy to get up; lying in bed playing on her phone was more comfortable.
It didn't matter that Bai Ningning didn't come out; not many people cared. On the contrary, the relatives breathed a sigh of relief.
They had only had two lunches with this girl, and each time something happened—either the elders were being sarcastic, or the kids from friends' families were emotionally affected.
Look at Su Le and Lin Yi, both of them are still withdrawn.
In short, it was a good thing that Bai Ningning didn't come out, but...
"Where's Qin Yue?" Uncle looked around the table, "Is she not having dinner?"
"She... had something to do in the afternoon and needs to rest," Qin's mom smiled awkwardly, "We can eat without her, it's fine."
Qin Xin glanced over silently, her mood complicated.
There was clearly a dinner party tonight, and they had to fight in the afternoon; what was her sister thinking?
Qin's mom's words seemed to be polite, but everyone present was an adult, so how could they not understand? Qin Yue hadn't gone out all afternoon, and there weren't many things she could do at home. Plus, since Bai Ningning didn't come out for dinner, it was obvious what she needed to rest from.
For a moment, everyone's expressions were a bit strange.
But Qin's mom had no choice because it was uncertain when Qin Yue would get up; she might not even come out by noon tomorrow. What excuse could she find tonight, and how would she explain it tomorrow?
"Qin Yue, this child really..." Uncle couldn't help but sigh.
"Qin Yue has been working hard these days; it's understandable that she wants to play a little during her rare break," Second Uncle had a different opinion, "It's still the fault of those around her; instead of helping to persuade her, they..."
Right, that's correct; it's all Bai Ningning's fault. It's Bai Ningning who led Qin Yue astray, making her like this.
It can't be that Qin Yue can't control her own fingers, right?
Thus, the elders at the table began to denounce Bai Ningning. Although they didn't name names, everyone knew who they were talking about.
"That's really unacceptable."
"She doesn't understand."
"She doesn't know how to be considerate."
Finally seizing an opportunity when Bai Ningning wasn't present, without worrying about being counterattacked, the relatives were quite passionate in their words.
At this time, Su's dad and Lin's dad also subtly reminded their own children.
"See, this is the best opportunity. Tomorrow, seize the chance to show your upbringing and demonstrate the difference!"
"Okay."
Su Le and Lin Yi nodded repeatedly, filled with hope.
...
It wasn't until the next morning that Qin Yue slowly woke up. Her body was very tired, and she didn't want to move. With her eyes closed, she lingered for a bit and found that the strawberry milk in her dream was gone.
"You're awake; I figured you should be up by now," Bai Ningning sat by the bed, holding a bowl of porridge, "Want to eat some?"
It felt like returning to Shuiyue Tingyuan, after a battle, having a good sleep, and then temporarily getting up while someone else helped feed her.
Qin Yue leaned against the girl and smelled the familiar scent of strawberry milk. The fragrant thick porridge made the girl blow on it several times before feeding it to the big sister bite by bite.
"Let's get this straight, we're just having porridge," Bai Ningning said, "If you need to go to the bathroom later, you can go by yourself. I won't be bringing you anything."
"Don't worry," Qin Yue rolled her eyes, "There's a bathroom at the back of the room."
Oh, so it's the legendary dormitory with its own bathroom, my apologies.
"That's pretty nice," Bai Ningning said casually, "Very practical for you."
Qin Yue... held back her frustration. There was no point in being upset; she barely had the strength to get out of bed, so what could she do?
She took small bites of the porridge and couldn't help but think back to the early days, or rather the mid-phase, when she was the one feeding Bai Ningning.
When did the tables turn? She had thought that the first time Bai Ningning fed her was just a fluke, that it wouldn't happen again, but once some things start, there's no going back.
This is probably the difference between early-game heroes and late-game team-fight heroes.
After finishing the porridge, Qin Yue sat for a while to rest, then lay back down.
Bai Ningning tilted her head: "Did eating tire you out?"
"Pretty much," Qin Yue closed her eyes, "I just want to sleep a bit more, or lie down a bit longer."
"What about lunch? It's almost time for lunch," Bai Ningning asked her, "Aren't you going to eat?"
"Nope."
Qin Yue leaned against Bai Ningning, finding her soft pillow more comfortable than the one on the bed.
"Then you can sleep here by yourself. I have to go out to eat," Bai Ningning pushed her away.
Qin Yue opened her eyes unhappily: "Can't you eat here? Why do you have to go outside?"
"There are more dishes outside, and it tastes better at the dining table," Bai Ningning thought for a moment and coaxed her, "I'll eat quickly and come back right away, okay?"
"…Fine."
Only then did Qin Yue let her go.
As Bai Ningning walked out, she shook her head silently, thinking that the older sister was already of age and still needed someone to keep her company while sleeping.
How embarrassing.
...
Today's dining table was quiet, with only Bai Ningning happily eating, while the others hesitated, wondering whether to ask that question.
Su Le and Lin Yi looked particularly pale.
Last night, they were full of ambition, vowing to redeem themselves today and perform well in front of Sister Qin Yue. After finally waiting for lunch the next day, they looked closely and found that Qin Yue hadn't come at all!
"Um, Bai girl," the uncle couldn't hold back, "Why are you the only one here? Where's Qin Yue?"
"Sleeping," Bai Ningning replied flatly without looking up.
"At this hour, how can she still be sleeping?" one elder said bluntly, "Didn't she say she was going to rest? She's been resting for an entire afternoon, a night, and a morning, isn't that enough?"
"Yeah, still a bit short," Bai Ningning said casually, "Anyway, she can't come right now, so just eat, don't wait for her."
With a clear answer, everyone's mood became even more complicated.
The head of the Qin family was being kept in by a big-breasted village girl!
Su Le and Lin Yi exchanged a glance, feeling extremely frustrated.
They never expected that, despite having made thorough preparations and finally regaining the confidence they had just lost, they would face a reversal at today's lunch.
But what happened? Hilarious, there was no Sister Qin Yue at the lunch table at all!
The uncle felt that this couldn't just be let go and decided to give Bai Ningning a lesson: "Young people nowadays really shouldn't be like this. No matter what, whether it's a short holiday or a long one, you have to consider your own life and practice moderation..."
"Right, absolutely right," Bai Ningning said, "I told Yueyue the same thing."
"....."
The second uncle quietly tugged at the first uncle, signaling him to stop. Did he think it was still last night? Bai Ningning was right there at the scene.