Mo Xi did not understand Sister Acheron's statement. However, she did not disbelieve it, because she felt that Sister Acheron would not lie to her. But... Sister Acheron was leading the way.
Mo Xi: (●—●)
Forgive her, she truly could not imagine what the stranger's fate would be.
Qing Yutong: Are you being polite? (°ー°〃)
...After a winding and circuitous journey, Acheron and the others finally reached their destination. Looking at the slightly old and worn residential area before her, Mo Xi felt somewhat emotional. She swore this would be the last time she let Sister Acheron lead the way. In the future, even if she became blind, she would absolutely never trust Sister Acheron to lead the way again.
"Have we arrived?" Acheron looked at the residential area before her and turned her uncertain gaze towards her sister.
Mo Xi: ...It's that innocent and sincere look.
It's just that she had limited mobility, and because she had already lost all face in front of Sister Acheron earlier, her mind was a complete muddle the whole way. That's why she couldn't help but trust her one last time. The key point is, how can someone veer off course even when walking in a straight line!
'Absolutely no next time!'
"Yes, it's this way." Though mentally grumbling, Mo Xi still obediently smiled and led the way. And Acheron was completely unaware that she had lost all credibility in her sister's heart. She continued supporting Mo Xi as they moved forward.
The two soon entered the interior of the residential area. The area as a whole was very simple and crude. There weren't many people in sight, probably because the place was remote and not many lived there. With a casual glance, Acheron had a rough understanding. It seemed her sister's life really was quite hard. But it also couldn't be ruled out that she deliberately lived in such a remote place. Thinking of this, Acheron's gaze turned cold. After all, if those two from today acted because of lust, their target should have been herself first.
"We're here." At this moment, the two stopped before a door. Behind it was Mo Xi's previous residence. Mo Xi was about to open the door but suddenly realized something!
"Oh no! My little sister might be home by now!"
"Hmm?" Little sister? She had indeed mentioned her, but what was the issue?
Feeling Acheron's gaze, Mo Xi explained. "Little Mo Xin doesn't know about my situation. If she saw me in such a sorry state, she would definitely start overthinking!"
'Hmm? Even her little sister doesn't know? It seems she wants to bear it alone.' No wonder her pressure was so great. Protecting her sister while also facing the darkness of society, shouldering everything alone.
Acheron shook her head, not arguing about this. Watching the flustered Mo Xi hastily tidying herself up, she couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing. Just like when she cried on her shoulder before, the usually mature young girl now showed such an adorable side.
The panicked Mo Xi immediately noticed Acheron taking a compact case from her sleeve. Then she helped cover up the sorry state of Mo Xi's face. Sensing her sister's puzzled gaze, Acheron kept working with her hands while explaining.
"In distant, hazy memories, thunderstorms were frequent in my hometown. The girls, afraid their makeup would get ruined, always carried cosmetics with them. Though the reason differs from the past... I've kept this habit."
Mo Xi: ಠಿ_ಠ
'That's reasonable. A girl carrying cosmetics is perfectly normal. But I'm more curious about how you managed to put it in your sleeve. And how you didn't show anything strange the whole way! Hey!'
However... Acheron's tone carried nostalgia for the past and a trace of desolation. Though Mo Xi didn't understand, she suppressed her curiosity... Moments later, nothing was visible on Mo Xi's surface appearance. In fact, with the makeup, she looked even more radiant. As for the bandages on her hands, saying they were from a cut or something should probably get her through.
So Mo Xi hesitated no longer and took out her key to open the door.
Click.
As soon as she pushed the door open, a rustling sound immediately came from inside the room. Stepping inside, Mo Xi knew upon hearing it that her little sister was home. Acheron followed closely behind, stepping into the room.
It definitely couldn't compare to their own villa. But though the house was small, it was incredibly tidy, completely at odds with the messy environment of the residential area. It felt more reassuring than many luxurious rooms.
"The place is a bit poor, please make do." Though Mo Xi felt Acheron wouldn't mind, she still said apologetically.
"It's fine. A warm home doesn't need excessive adornment." Acheron truly didn't care. In this life, her living requirements were much lower. As long as she could live there, it was fine. She didn't even need food. Because in this life so far, aside from peaches, she basically couldn't taste any flavor in other foods.
Seeing Acheron really didn't mind, Mo Xi breathed a sigh of relief. She was about to say something when a figure suddenly rushed out hurriedly from inside the room. However, due to rushing too fiercely, she tripped without noticing. Watching the figure flying out, Mo Xi's heart grew anxious.
But a purple figure flashed forward first, catching the other person in the blink of an eye.
Thump... When the flying girl thought she was about to fall, she instead felt herself falling into a soft embrace.
'So soft.' This was the first thought that popped into her mind. When did her older sister's strength become so terrifying? This suffocatingly powerful oppressive feeling... she couldn't resist it at all.
"Sister... Mmm... have you been secretly eating some kind of tonic lately?" As she spoke, her little head nuzzled forward, unable to resist taking a deep breath of the fragrance at her nose tip.
Little Mo Xin: (╯▽╰ ) So fragrant~~
However, with her action, she sensed her sister's body seemed to tremble slightly.
Mo Xi: (ノへ￣,) Embarrassing, this is simply too embarrassing! And you, girl, do you know what you're saying!
Just as the girl was lost in it, an ethereal, pleasant voice suddenly sounded. "Don't rush, be more careful next time."
Mo Xi: ～(￣▽￣～)~ What a nice voice... Wait! This person isn't my sister!
The girl, reacting belatedly, hurriedly left this desirable gentle haven. Though extremely reluctant, when she took a clear look... before her was her very familiar older sister, and another... mature, steady, breathtakingly beautiful 2D big beauty!
Slurp... 'I didn't lose unjustly just now...'
"No, no... ahem, that... this... sister, sorry, I mistook you for someone else just now." The girl, whose expression had become somewhat improper, hurriedly controlled her mouth... her expression shifting after noticing her sister's darkening face from the corner of her eye. The girl bowed at a 90-degree angle, her attitude extremely sincere.
"It's fine, as long as you're okay." Acheron's expression was calm as she accepted her apology.
Mo Xi: She's so aloof.
The girl couldn't help but size her up from head to toe. Not to mention the other party's immense... substance. The woman before her exuded a mature charm, especially that coolly enchanting face, as pristine as an ice mountain snow lotus, yet as seductive as Daji.
Recalling today's events of her sister recognizing a relative, without waiting for the approaching older sister to speak, she bluntly asked:
"Is this beauty perhaps your mother, sister?"
Acheron: (⊙ˍ⊙)?
Mo Xi: (╯▔dish▔)╯