Magic City Branch

The sound of the door drew Ye Xinxia's attention away from the show she was watching.

She turned and saw Mo Xie coming home.

"Brother Mo Xie, you're back."

Her face lit up, and she greeted him sweetly.

"Mm."

Mo Xie tugged at his tie, took off his jacket, and answered her.

As he approached the sofa, Ye Xinxia sniffed him out of habit.

She didn't smell another woman on him. Instead, she caught a faint whiff of alcohol.

Her brows drew together, and she asked sharply,

"Brother Mo Xie, have you been drinking?"

"Yeah, a little."

Mo Xie sat down on the sofa, poured himself a cup of tea, and answered casually.

"Brother Mo Xie!"

Ye Xinxia suddenly raised her voice, startling Mo Xie so badly that he nearly choked on his drink.

He wiped his mouth and looked at her in confusion.

"What's wrong?"

"Don't you know you can't hold your liquor? What if you got drunk? What if something happened to you while you were out?"

Ye Xinxia fired off three questions in one breath. Breathing a little faster, she stared hard at Mo Xie, her chest rising and falling.

Mo Xie smiled and sighed, then reached out to stroke her long hair.

"I appreciate you looking out for me, Xin Xia. I know I can't hold my liquor, but I know my limits, so you don't need to worry."

"Honestly..."

Ye Xinxia puffed out her cheeks and glared at him like an indignant pufferfish. She looked adorable.

Mo Xie couldn't help laughing. He reached out and poked her puffed-up cheek.

"All right, I know I was wrong. I'm going to take a shower. I'm a little tired today."

He finished the tea in his cup, stretched, and headed upstairs.

Mo Xie had just finished drying his