Chapter 2435

However, the more she thought about Nangong Yun’s increasingly excessive means, Nangong Qingqing’s heart instantly grew uneasy.

After hesitating for a while, she finally took an empty glass in front of her and slowly poured herself half a cup of red wine.

She secretly glanced at Nangong Yun again, seeing her still staring at her.

It was only then that Nangong Qingqing slowly stood up, holding a glass of red wine in each hand, and walked toward Bei Xier.

When she reached Bei Xier, the tension on her face finally dissipated, replaced by a hint of a smile.

“Xi’er, since you came to the Bei Family, we haven’t sat down for a proper meal together.”

“Today, I toast to you.”

After speaking, she handed one of the glasses of red wine to her, smiling faintly.

Seeing Nangong Qingqing come over for a toast, a hint of surprise flashed in Bei Xier’s eyes.

She originally wanted to say she couldn’t handle alcohol, but reconsidering, refusing someone right away might affect their future relationship.

“Alright.” Bei Xier tugged at her lips, stood up, and took the glass.

Clinking her glass with Nangong Qingqing, she raised her hand and gulped down half a cup of red wine.

Since the wine tasted awful anyway, it was better to drink it down quickly.

Drinking faster would mean less suffering.

Watching her empty the glass, a complex expression momentarily flickered across Nangong Qingqing’s eyes.

This Bei Xier, although deeply cherished by the Old Madam, had no airs about her with anyone.

Such a wonderful girl, yet Nangong Yun insisted on targeting her…

“What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?”

Seeing her staring continuously, Bei Xier couldn’t help but ask.

Nangong Qingqing immediately withdrew her gaze and shook her head, “Xi’er, are you happy living at the Bei Family?”

Bei Xier smiled gently, “Very happy, my grandmother and mother are both very good to me, and everyone else is quite nice too.”

Nangong Qingqing moved her lips to say something, but ultimately swallowed her words.

After exchanging a few words with Bei Xier, she turned and returned to her seat.

As she left, she couldn’t help but quietly say a few words.

“In such a large family, relationships are very complicated, Xi’er, you… need to be careful in the future.”

She turned around and left.

Bei Xier watched her back, a few hints of confusion surfacing in her eyes.

Was she kindly warning her, or was she hinting at something?

Bei Xier sat down again, quietly listening to everyone’s conversation.

Just after a few minutes, she began to feel uncomfortable all over.

What’s happening? Could it be an allergy to the alcohol?

But she remembered she’d never had an allergic reaction to alcohol before.

Her back itched terribly, her arms itched badly, her legs also itched…

Wanting to reach out to scratch, yet surrounded by people watching, how could she dare make such a move?

What exactly was going on? This sudden itchiness was too abrupt and inexplicable.

Bei Xier’s puzzled gaze couldn’t help but fall on the empty glass, suddenly, something flashed through her mind.

Her eyes turned towards Nangong Qingqing’s direction, and indeed, she saw her looking back at her.

Meeting eyes, Nangong Qingqing quickly withdrew her gaze.

Bei Xier’s heart trembled, finally sensing the truth.

Indeed, it was the wine!

The words Nangong Qingqing said earlier…

Another wave of itching engulfed her, she almost couldn’t stand it!

Nangong Qingqing’s words just now were very clear.

But since she was going to drug her, why say those things?

Could it be she’s being forced?

No time to think further, another intense itch attacked.

Bei Xier bit her lip, the itch was so bad she almost wanted to scream!