Qin Yue woke up, but she wasn't fully awake.
Her body was exhausted, there was a place that still hurt a bit, and her head was fuzzy from not having enough sleep.
She should have continued to sleep, but suddenly felt a bit of pain at the wound, followed by a cool sensation that woke her up.
Not opening her eyes, she continued to pretend to sleep.
There was someone on her body fussing around, seemingly applying medicine, and that cool feeling came from there.
Qin Yue really wanted to just keep sleeping, or at least pretend she hadn't woken up. But her body didn't cooperate, and another small stimulus came, making her unable to resist moving a bit.
"Awake? If you're awake, stop pretending to sleep," the girl said calmly. "Waking up for a bit is normal. It's hard to fall asleep again during this period. Don't doubt it—I have experience."
Two whole experiences, quite rich.
It turned out Bai Ningning was right; in this intertwining of pain and coolness, it was impossible to sleep. It was like trying to sleep while drinking lemon tea and watching a domestic youth film; it was really hard to fall asleep.
So, Qin Yue opened her eyes, silently staring at the ceiling, her expression blank.
Numbness in her body, numbness in her heart.
Bai Ningning saw she was awake but didn't say a word for a long time, feeling a bit worried.
"Are you okay? Is everything alright?"
Qin Yue didn't want to talk, just weakly shook her head.
She didn't look like she was okay.
Bai Ningning thought for a moment and comforted her while applying the medicine: "Actually, this kind of thing is quite normal. There's no need to be too upset. It's okay if you can't accept it right away—just apply some medicine and get a good night's sleep."
Qin Yue lowered her eyelids, remaining silent.
"Sometimes, you need to believe in yourself more, keep repeating a phrase in your heart," Bai Ningning continued to persuade her, "The method is fine, just come back stronger next time."
Qin Yue finally couldn't hold back anymore and said in a slightly hoarse voice, "I just want to rest quietly. Hurry up and finish so I can sleep properly."
After losing a match, anything the opponent says sounds like mockery, so please just stop talking.
"Alright then," Bai Ningning extended a finger, "So, how about trying again when you have time?"
"Hiss—" Qin Yue gritted her teeth, "Don't even think about it!"
This time was just a prelude to using the equipment "Jekyll." Because if the coating wasn't knocked off in advance, that equipment couldn't be used. Giving the little green tea a taste of sweetness, and now she wants more.
But speaking of which, if Jekyll is used in the future, regardless of who attacks or defends, both sides will take the same damage, right? In that case, would it really be possible to win even once?
Thinking about this question, accompanied by a cool and refreshing sensation, Qin Yue gradually drifted back into a second slumber.
Zzzz
Bai Ningning also finished up, wiped her fingers with a wet wipe, and picked up her phone to unlock the screen.
[President Lingyin]: Are you there? Today is Sunday, do you have time?
[President Lingyin]: We didn't finish discussing the topic of our club activities last time, can we talk about it again today?
It turns out Lingyin wants to see some dancing, but unfortunately, she can't get away today.
[Ningning doesn't know]: Sorry, I accidentally hurt my girlfriend while rolling in bed last night.
Today I have to stay home to take care of her.
Eh, what, ah this.
[President Lingyin]: Alright, then next time.
In a girls' dormitory at Xicheng University, Lingyin blinked and looked at the ceiling.
Rolling in bed with my girlfriend, how nice. Hurting my girlfriend, how nice. Taking care of my girlfriend, how nice.
So nice, so nice.
Picking up the phone and opening the forum, [YN]'s avatar was dim, clearly offline. On this bright and beautiful Sunday, she must have her own wonderful real-life moments too.
So nice, everyone has a beautiful Sunday, so nice.
Only I have nothing to do, nothing at all. Lingyin felt a mix of emotions and couldn't help but put on her headphones and opened a Jay Chou's playlist.
"Slowly falling maple leaves are like longing~"
"I light the candle to warm the autumn at the end of the year~"
......
"Bai Ningning, you bastard!"
In the living room, Su Le and Lin Yi glared at Bai Ningning, passionately indignant.
"Sister Qin Yue treats you so well, and you actually…"
"Shh, keep your voice down," Bai Ningning said lightly, "Sister Yue is still sleeping."
The two quickly fell silent.
Earlier, Bai Ningning had left with the ointment, which represented a terrifying fact—Sister Qin Yue and Bai Ningning had rolled in bed together, and Sister Qin Yue was hurt.
No, she's just a village girl, what right does she have!
Su Le couldn't accept it, and Lin Yi couldn't either.
Whether Qin Xin could accept it was hard to say, but her sister was already struggling.
"Anyway, you say what to do," Su Le lowered her voice, "We came all this way, we can't leave empty-handed."
Bai Ningning first picked up a piece of pastry, chewed slowly, then took a sip of tea, and leisurely sat down: "What are you here for?"
Lin Yi blurted out: "No kidding, we're here to find Sister Qin Yue, to be with Sister Qin Yue…"
Everyone in the living room turned to look.
Su Le quickly said: "To study together, we came to find Sister Qin Yue to learn work experience."
She tugged at Lin Yi's sleeve, signaling her to calm down and not be impulsive.
Goodness, barging into someone else's home, in front of the legitimate girlfriend, saying they came to be the third party, right?
You're even bolder than Bai Ningning.
Pulled back by her companion, Lin Yi also came to her senses: "That's right, we came to learn work experience, but because of you, Sister Qin Yue can't come, are you making us return empty-handed?"
Bai Ningning put down her teacup and said lightly: "You few interns, right from the start thinking about learning how to work from the president, isn't that a bit too ambitious?"
"What do you mean, mocking us?"
"No, it's just a suggestion," Bai Ningning said. "The CEO's lessons are no longer available, but if you want to learn, the CEO's secretary could give you some guidance."
Su Le and Lin Yi were momentarily stunned, then realized that this secretary referred to Bai Ningning herself, and they were instantly furious.
"You still have the nerve to talk? Don't you know exactly how you got this secretary position?" Lin Yi pointed at her and said.
Bai Ningning remained calm: "Naturally, I did what a secretary is supposed to do."
What a secretary is supposed to do doesn't need to be elaborated on.
"Anyway, if you want to learn, learn from me; if not, then forget it, that's it."
After dropping this line, Bai Ningning stood up to leave. Su Le and Lin Yi shot her disdainful looks, thinking she was just talking nonsense.
But at that moment, Si Youxue, who had been quietly watching, stood up.
"Secretary Bai, I'd like to ask you some work-related questions," she said, "Can we talk privately?"
"Sure," Bai Ningning turned and walked towards the hallway, "Let's talk in the bedroom."