Travel · Qiongzhou arc (8): I don't want to be bros with you anymore!

3 a. m.

Click, creak--

Xiao Ling carried Lynae back to the room quietly, thankfully without waking anyone along the way.

Everyone says, "Don't drink and drive, and don't drive after drinking," but the Exostrider that Xiao Ling inherited from Dania, after being rendered harmless, indirectly enhanced his metabolism. Besides, he hadn't drunk much to begin with—just one bottle—which he metabolized quickly.

So he was perfectly clear-headed when he left, and naturally he drove on the way back, while Lynae slept soundly on his back.

However, considering that Yaya might be a night owl, he still left the packaged barbecue outside her room, hoping she wouldn't catch him in the middle of the night.

After doing all this, Xiao Ling carried Lynae to her boudoir, then gently opened the door and went inside.

After gently placing the beautiful woman on his back onto the bed, Xiao Ling helped her take off her shoes and socks, grabbed her ankles, and tucked her into the blankets, making sure they were securely covered.

"Is everything alright now?" After confirming that the other person hadn't woken up yet, Xiao Ling prepared to go back to her room to rest.

To be honest, he's really sleepy right now. He'll go back to his room, take a shower, and then get some sleep until dawn.

Unfortunately, plans can never keep up with changes.

Just as Xiao Ling was about to get up and leave, the sleeping blond-haired boy suddenly opened his eyes as if a switch had been turned on. Seeing Xiao Ling turn to leave, he instinctively grabbed his wrist.

"?" Xiao Ling turned around and looked at the fair hand tightly gripping his wrist, asking in confusion, "Brother, you're awake?"

When Lynae heard Xiao Ling call her "brother" again, the resentment she felt due to being drunk deepened even further.

What does it mean that my crush and my brother are a good match? Is that correct?

She considered herself a pretty girl, but somehow Xiao Da Mu Tou (Xiao the Big Boss) and the equally beautiful Aemeath and others naturally got together, while he and she were increasingly drifting towards becoming sworn brothers.

But this is not what she wants, so she's going to go all out today and make things clear to this guy!

Then, with a sudden burst of strength, she pulled Xiao Ling into the bed before he could react, and then viciously pinned him down.

"Hey bro, what are you doing... Ugh!"

Just as Xiao Ling was about to react to the sudden attack, her mouth was silenced by Lynae's kiss, which reeked of alcohol.

The girl's kiss was awkward, yet it carried a resolute determination, as if she wanted to prove something at this moment.

So, even after Lynae finally released Hajiling's mouth with satisfaction, the latter was still unable to recover from the shock.

"Brother, are you sick?"

"Don't call me 'brother'!" Lynae pouted cutely. "I don't want to be your brother anymore!"

"Then what? Be a dumping buddy?"

"Can't you think about a normal relationship?!"

The saying "truth comes out when one is drunk" has a certain significance. At least Xiao Ling now knows that Lynae is lusting after him, but it's not good to take advantage of her in this situation. Of course, if she insists, then he has no choice but to give in.

"You're drunk. Get some rest. We can talk about it tomorrow."

"I'm perfectly sober now!" Lynae's beautiful eyes were fixed on Xiao Ling, determined to get an explanation from him today. "You don't even have any feelings for me?"

"Of course it's impossible not to feel anything," Xiao Ling admitted, "But I'm your body enthusiast."

Indeed, Lynae's figure and looks are top-notch among all the female characters in Wuthering Waves. She has a great figure and is very beautiful. If it weren't for her later transformation into a comedic character, Xiao Ling might have actually had a romantic comedy with her.

Unfortunately, at least for now, Hajiling's brotherly feelings for Lynae outweigh his romantic feelings for her.

"That makes sense, doesn't it? You desire my body, and I desire yours; we're a match made in heaven!"

"So, according to you, what's the difference between our relationship and being friends who've broken up?"

"Uh... I guess so?"

Sure enough, Lynae became even more like a monster after getting drunk.

"In short, you're too hasty. Feelings can be cultivated slowly," Xiao Ling advised gently. "It's getting late. I'll get out of bed and make you a cup of honey water. After you drink it, you should rest well, okay?"

He gently persuaded her, but his body was slowly pulling away from the covers, preparing to escape.

Sensing that Xiao Ling beneath her was about to run away, Lynae immediately locked his wrists without saying a word, and then began to suck on his lips once again.

Xiao Ling: No, not again?!

That wasn't all. While kissing him, Lynae's hands were also getting restless, seemingly preparing to disarm Xiao Ling on the spot.

"I mean, things are moving way too fast..." Xiao Ling tried to offer some futile resistance. "You should first go on dates with me to build up my affection level, occasionally give me gifts during holidays, then have some romantic dinners, and finally, things will naturally fall into place. Who jumps straight into a special CG scene right away..."

"Go away, why so many rules!" Lynae wasn't buying it at all. After removing Xiao Ling's armor, she started undressing herself. "Even if you try to refuse, I'll force you."

(What the heck?! This is so wild!)

"These lines sound so familiar..." Xiao Ling remarked.

However, things have come to this point, so I guess there's not much I can do to salvage the situation.

Since that's the case, then let's fight!

After playing the victim for so long, Hajiling was finally able to turn the tables and quickly pinned Lynae down beneath her.

"Xiao Ling, you tricked me!" Lynae said angrily, her lips puffed out and her pretty face flushed, giving her a cute and unexpected look.

"Since you're being so proactive, I can't let you down," Xiao Ling said with a sly grin. "Just so you know, this might hurt a little, you know?"

Just as Lynae was about to speak, she was interrupted by a sudden electric shock, and the last bit of her rationality completely disconnected from her.

I'm a little hungry.

It was four in the morning. Dania had just finished her game time when she suddenly felt a bit hungry, so she opened the door and prepared to sneak downstairs to find something to eat.

"Hmm? Is this... barbecue?"

She looked at the barbecue that had suddenly been placed outside her room, picked it up and touched it; it was still warm.

Dania knew almost immediately who had prepared the barbecue.

She went into the corridor, took a few steps forward to Xiao Ling's room, and found the door ajar. Through the crack, she could see that there was no one inside.

"Oh dear, where has Ling been gallivanting off to again?" Dania muttered to herself with a smile. "Is this barbecue hush money for me?"

Since it was free late-night snacks, Dania didn't bother to pursue Xiao Ling's act of sneaking out in the middle of the night. She went back to her room and began to enjoy her snack.