Chapter 366 The Dull Wife in Republic of China Literature (23)

Chapter 366: The Inflexible Wife in a Republic of China Era Novel (23)

Has the master woken up?

Both Xiao He and Tang Qing turned their heads simultaneously, only to see Fang Zhuo sitting up on the bed!

Leaning against the edge of the bed, Master Fang was rubbing his temples, his eyes still somewhat dazed, muttering, "Wan Ran... don’t worry, I will definitely divorce!"

"Then... I will marry you properly and openly."

"Wan Ran... in this lifetime, all I want is you."

His vision was blurry, and the blurry figure he could barely see led Fang Zhuo to instinctively believe it was his deeply beloved Qu Wanran.

Reaching out, Fang Zhuo tried to hold his lover before him, but after groping for a while, all he caught was empty air.

It was then that Fang Zhuo realized, likely due to his drunken state, his vision was blurry, and he had miscalculated the distance...

"Wan Ran... come closer..."

"I want to see you."

Hearing this, Xiao He wanted to slap him right then!

How disgusting!

Wan Ran!

Wan Ran!

Even drunk to this state, he’s still hung up on her!

It’s all the fault of those two at the door who insisted on having the master brought to the lady's chambers!

"Miss, let’s ignore him."

"I’ll go get someone right now to have the master carried away!"

If he’s this drunk and starts making a scene in the middle of the night, wouldn’t it be a nightmare?

Before she could take a step, Tang Qing stopped her, her tone as indifferent as ever: "It’s late at night, no need to make a big fuss."

"Go prepare a bowl of sobering soup."

"Ah? Miss, are you really planning to take care of him?"

Xiao He was completely against it, especially since the master was still calling out for Qu Wanran...

Our lady is too good for this; there’s truly no need for her to lower herself.

"Miss..."

Tang Qing said: "Xiao He..."

Lifting her gaze, she met her lady’s calm, composed eyes.

Xiao He immediately understood Tang Qing’s meaning.

Hmph!

Only because the young lady is so good-natured!

So willing to be kind and show mercy!

Xiao He has made up her mind to add extra chili water to the sober-up soup prepared for the young master!

"Wan Ran..." Fang Zhuo, drunk and muddled, the noble young master's reactions were sluggish all around, with a hint of foolishness.

Grinning dopily, Fang Zhuo continued to speak, "Wan Ran... do you remember the first time we met..."

"Back then, I thought... how could there be such a special woman like you in this world..."

Having completely mistaken Tang Qing for Qu Wanran, Young Master Fang spoke earnestly romantic words.

His usually cold and distant eyes now fell upon Tang Qing, brimming with deep affection.

The system also popped up, said cheekily, "While he's out of it, let's go punch him a few times!"

Clueless idiot!

No wonder his wife's being stolen!

Tang Qing remained silent, automatically dismissed the system's indignant suggestion, and instead poured a cup of water for the young master.

When she brought it to his lips, but then...

Young Master Fang didn't take the cup!

Instead, he clamped onto Tang Qing's wrist!

"Wan Ran, you're so sweet..."

"I knew you would take care of me tonight."

Fang Zhuo murmured sweet words, "Wan Ran, I really like you..."

"Soon... we will be together forever."

Holding Tang Qing's hand, it looked like Young Master Fang was about to plant his face right against hers!

Just then!

Suddenly, everything changed!

Tang Qing threw the bowl of tea in her hand directly at him!

It ended up splashing all over the young master's face!

The slightly cool moisture, in just an instant...

Seventy percent of his drunken haze vanished instantly!

His dazed eyes quickly regained clarity!

"Awake now?"

A cool voice cut through, and Fang Zhuo suddenly realized he was still holding Tang Qing's wrist!

He immediately let go!

"You!"

Dammit!

Why did I wake up in Tang Qing's room after getting drunk?

As if that wasn't bad enough, I even grabbed her wrist?

As my consciousness slowly returned, Fang Zhuo quickly recalled what he had just said to Tang Qing...

What was I thinking? How could I have mistaken her for Wan Ran?

To make matters worse, I had just been about to kiss Tang Qing...

"I..."

"I... had too much to drink."

He offered awkwardly. As Fang Zhuo spoke, he tried to stand up, but the buzz hadn't fully worn off—he stumbled forward!

If Tang Qing hadn't quickly supported him, the young master’s face would've almost smashed right into the floor!

This was the second time.

She had helped him again.

The moment he was leaning half his weight on Tang Qing, Fang Zhuo suddenly caught her scent...

Elegant and light, a subtle floral fragrance?

Before he could identify exactly what it was, Tang Qing had already straightened him up and asked calmly, "Do you still want some water?"

The moment of contact was brief.

She was already pulling away even faster than he did...

Still disoriented, the young master stared blankly at his palm...

Just now.

When his hands rested on Tang Qing, he had clearly felt the warmth of her body...

While he was still processing, a cup of tea was just placed in his hand. He looked up and met Tang Qing’s cool gaze.

She said, "You said you were thirsty earlier."

"I... had too much to drink."

"I didn’t say anything nonsense, did I?"

He kind of remembered what he’d said.

But seeing how decent Tang Qing was being at this moment, Fang Zhuo didn't know what to say.

She said, "Oh."

"You said you like Qu Wanran."

She said it so calmly that Fang Zhuo, who was drinking water, suddenly started choking and coughing violently!

"Ahem—"

"I... I was just..."

"I was drunk... don't mind what I said."

It's weird!

My feelings for Qu Wanran are a sure thing, and I’ve long since been straight with Tang Qing about it.

But...

Hearing her say it so casually and directly just made me feel super uncomfortable all over!

"I..."

For some reason, I felt the urge to explain myself, but before I could say anything, Tang Qing’s voice came again, "Why are you so nervous?"

"Between you and Qu Wanran..."

"You’ve already told me many times."

All those other times, I’d been so confident and assertive, but now, for some reason, Young Master Fang was getting all shy and awkward.

"Me!"

"Yes! I love Wanran, and she will eventually be my wife."

"My one and only wife."

Once again, he suddenly declared his devotion, but Tang Qing responded indifferently, "Oh, got it."

"You..."

For some reason, hearing this response, Young Master Fang felt as though he’d thrown another punch into cotton—like punching cotton, no impact at all.

He even started to feel that his big declarations of love...

Were a bit foolish.

Just as his thoughts were racing, Xiao He happened to enter the room carrying a bowl of sober-up soup.

"Young Master."

"Miss specifically asked me to prepare this."

Politely, the bowl of sober-up soup in Xiao He’s hands emitted a faint medicinal smell.

Through the steam, Young Master Fang suddenly felt that Tang Qing...

Was actually really good to him.

At the very least, she was still willing to take care of him now.

Feeling grateful, Young Master Fang rubbed his nose and, for once, actually sounded sincere, "Thank you."

"Tonight, I’ve been a hassle."

Without another thought, he picked up the bowl of sober-up soup and chugged it in one go!

As the broth went down.

Immediately, Young Master Fang's eyes shot wide open!

What the hell was that?!

How could anything be this spicy?!

A burning pain shot through his throat, and Fang Zhuo clawed at his own throat!

He knew it…

Since when was Tang Qing ever this kind?!

This had to be her doing!