She had already seen Bai Jiusi and found her to be nothing special. If Bai Jiusi could become the cinnabar mole in Mo Yinhe's heart, then surely she could turn him into the Demon King in her own heart?
Lost in such whimsical thoughts, Si Mingjing felt the medicine take effect. Indeed, her body stopped aching, but she was also drained of all energy. She didn't feel like moving at all, so she simply leaned against Mo Yinhe, closed her eyes, and drifted off to sleep before she knew it.
When the flying saucer returned to the island, Mo Yinhe didn't wake her. He carried her directly to his suite and placed her on his bed. After tucking her in, Mo Yinhe went to have dinner with his sister.
During the meal, the siblings made small talk.
"Saw Si Lisao today and went all dreamy-eyed again?"
"Brother, how could I? I know what I'm doing. Don't start lecturing me. Even if I like him, I won't throw myself at him and play the losing game again," she retorted.
