"Ningning," Qin Yue said, "even though these days have been leisurely, don't forget your identity and work."
Bai Ningning nodded, "I know, I'm keeping it in mind."
But why suddenly bring this up? Is there work to arrange?
Qin Yue smiled slightly, "Someone at the company will discuss a project with you this weekend. Are you prepared?"
There are no new work arrangements, and suddenly bringing this up is just because she simply wants to say—otherwise, she can't just let her watch Bai Ningning chat with her own sister.
That feeling is just too strange.
"Prepared?"
Bai Ningning was slightly taken aback, then nodded, "About that, I'm ready."
During this time, she played a lot of 2D mobile games, so that should count as preparation.
Behind the sofa, Qin Mom was anxious. Both daughters were only talking to Bai Ningning, with no communication between themselves, which was not good at all.
She couldn't help but remind her eldest daughter, "Yueyue, don't just talk about work, chat about other things too."
Not talking about work? Alright then.
Qin Yue nodded and said to Bai Ningning, "How's your learning of massage and pastries going? When can I enjoy them?"
Bai Ningning thought seriously for a moment and replied, "I've learned some pastries; I can make the not-so-complex ones. As for massage, my strength isn't quite enough yet; I'm still far from professional level."
"No need for professional level, just being able to give a decent massage is fine," Qin Yue said.
"Alright, I'll find a chance to try."
Hearing this, Qin Mom's blood pressure rose.
Yes, Qin Yue is no longer talking about work; she's discussing daily life matters—but why are you chatting with the little succubus instead of your sister?
There's no way, so Qin Mom had to speak up again, "Yueyue, don't leave Xin Xin out; bring her into the conversation."
Qin Yue frowned, "I'm not leaving anyone out; I can talk to whoever I want."
Qin Xin sat with her hands on her knees, focused on the TV, not saying a word.
Enduring, calm, don't listen to the "sweet conversation" between sister and senior, and don't look at the senior in her revealing pajamas.
Keep calm, and the strange fire will naturally extinguish.
"You shouldn't talk about those things; discuss topics that Xin Xin can join in on," Qin Mom said in a low voice, "like interests and hobbies, see if you have anything in common..."
"No," Qin Yue said expressionlessly, "you and Dad should know, my life revolves around work, there's nothing else. If I had to say interests, it would only be her."
She gestured towards Bai Ningning with her eyes.
Qin Mom was speechless: "That can't be considered a hobby, let alone a common hobby."
No, no, no, it can definitely be. Qin Xin's heart raced, feeling a bit excited.
Endure, endure, absolutely cannot let sister find out.
Qin Xin stood up and said coldly, "I still have some homework to do, I'm going back to my room."
"Still haven't finished your homework? Oh, this..." Qin Mom reached out her hand but didn't know how to keep her youngest daughter from leaving.
It's too difficult.
Qin Xin returned to her bedroom, quietly locked the door, and walked to the window to take a few deep breaths of fresh air.
The fire has been suppressed.
Speaking of which, the senior still hasn't shown any concern for her, not even asking which club she ended up joining.
There was a slight feeling of loss in her heart, along with a strange sense of relief.
That's fine, let her quietly work hard in the mixed martial arts club, and then come out to amaze everyone after mastering her skills.
......
In the end, Qin's mom left reluctantly, full of ambition when she arrived, but returning in disappointment. However, a parent's expectations for their family are not easily extinguished; she would find a way with Qin's dad to continue trying.
Meanwhile, Qin Yue and Bai Ningning went back to their rooms to sleep, one after the other.
Qin Yue had said a lot to her mom today and spent half the afternoon accompanying her, feeling a bit tired and wanting nothing more than a good sleep.
Bai Ningning, although she hadn't done anything, had played mobile games for a long time and felt she had worked hard enough, so she also went to bed early.
Zzzz
Thursday usually has more classes, especially for Bai Ningning, as she had classes in both the morning and afternoon. The morning classes were not worth mentioning, as she just passed the time playing on her phone, which was boring. However, the afternoon had an elective open class for both freshmen and sophomores.
Bai Ningning had no particular interest in this class, and when she arrived at the lecture hall, she intended to find a corner to slack off. But in the corner, she spotted a small figure.
A petite, delicate girl with long black hair sat on a chair, her little feet not reaching the ground, holding up a book to shield herself, with only her fluffy little head visible.
The familiar loli vibe instantly excited Bai Ningning. She sat down next to the loli and quietly asked, "Nainai?"
"Eek!"
The book collapsed due to the vibration, and the little loli's absolute defense was gone, revealing an adorable little face; it was indeed the familiar Nainai.
"Don't be nervous," Bai Ningning said gently, "It's me."
Nainai opened her little mouth in a pitiful manner, breathing lightly, her body trembling continuously.
Seeing her like this, Bai Ningning was slightly confused.
Could it be that…
She looked down under the table and saw the loli's little feet, wearing white bubble socks, shaking in distress.
Because she was too small, her feet couldn't touch the ground while sitting on the chair, leaving them dangling in the air. Then, startled by the sudden surprise, her little feet instinctively kicked forward, resulting in a cramp.
"Don't worry, relax a bit," Bai Ningning whispered in her ear, "I'll help you massage it."
Having learned massage from Aunt Zou for so long, while she might not reach a professional level, helping a loli with a cramp was still within her capabilities.
Nainai's ears completely softened; she felt her cramped little foot lifted by her senior and placed on her soft thigh.
Getting out of the suspended state and having something to support her felt a bit more comfortable.
Then Bai Ningning began to showcase her skills, reminiscent of a sixty-year-old traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, albeit at the level of an intern at a foot massage parlor.
Pressing and kneading, gently pressing and kneading, promoting blood circulation and alleviating bruising.
"How does it feel?" Bai Ningning asked while massaging.
Nainai lay on the table, speaking in a voice barely audible, "A bit painful, and a little…"
"A little what?" Bai Ningning didn't catch it.
Nainai buried her little face in her arms, refusing to repeat it.
Well, cramps are like that; as long as the pressure is evened out, it will be fine. It only hurts for a while; just endure it, and it will pass. Although she is a loli, she is also a college student, so enduring a bit of pain is not a big deal.
That said, Bai Ningning still felt a sense of pity for this loli, much like how an aircraft carrier would care for a destroyer or submarine. Therefore, while massaging, she tried to talk to Nainai to distract her attention.
"How have you been lately? Still busy with your drawings?"