Chapter 562: Chapter 562 Teasing
Ariel pretended not to notice Wen Xin’s gaze, calmly drinking the wine handed to her by the other person.
"How’s the taste?" Wen Xin asked with a smile.
"Sweet, just like drinking a soft drink." Ariel took a moment to savor the taste in her mouth before replying.
"As long as you like it. Would you like to try something else?" Wen Xin picked up another glass of amber-colored wine and handed it to Ariel, indicating for her to take it.
Ariel raised an eyebrow, her interest growing even stronger. She felt like they were two venomous snakes entwining, testing each other, and waiting for the right moment to strike with venomous fangs, trying to kill the other under their bite.
"Why aren’t you drinking? Don’t you like it? Don’t worry, this wine is also sweet; it won’t taste bad," Wen Xin explained when she saw Ariel only looking at her without reaching for the wine.
Though Wen Xin’s expression didn’t show anything unusual, Ariel noticed her fingers clenching tighter.
"No, it’s just that I was lost in thought for a moment," Ariel smiled, her eyes lighting up, bringing life to her whole face. She suddenly looked much more lively.
Seeing Ariel took the glass and drank a big gulp without any guard, Wen Xin quietly felt relieved, and her smile deepened.
"Not bad, but this is too sweet for me; I prefer something not so sweet," Ariel timely stated her preference. Although she wasn’t sure what Wen Xin was trying to achieve by persuading her to drink, Ariel wasn’t afraid at all.
After all, there are only a few tricks to play; spiking the drink was ineffective for her, and getting drunk was unlikely given her drinking capacity. Wen Xin’s tricks were nothing to be concerned about.
Ariel downed one glass after another, noticing that Wen Xin seemed to do nothing but get her to drink, which made Ariel’s initial interest quickly fade. She found the whole party rather boring, boring enough to make her want to sleep.
Initially, she thought Wen Xin would be more capable, making her want to play along. But it turned out Wen Xin’s tricks were so basic, it was a waste of Ariel’s good acting skill.
Oh, she really wanted to find Xu Ke! Ariel yawned, her eyes watering at the thought.
"Ariel, what’s happening to you? Are you feeling sleepy?" Wen Xin tried to hide the glee in her eyes, controlling her facial expression to look concerned.
Ariel was practically the best drinker among the girls she’d met. She could mix and drink so much strong liquor without any effect. Wen Xin herself only managed to accompany Ariel because she preemptively took some sobering pills; otherwise, she couldn’t have kept up. Ariel’s drinking ability was terrifying, nearly landing Wen Xin in hot water.
Seeing the well-hidden glee and anticipation in Wen Xin’s eyes, Ariel nodded, granting the other her wish.
With her stomach full of booze, she didn’t want to drink anymore, just eager to see what else Wen Xin intended to do. Afterward, she’d immediately go home with Xu Ke for their time together, as outside was truly too dull, not as interesting as staying at home.
Ariel drifted off into her thoughts again, paying no attention to what Wen Xin was saying, but fortunately, Wen Xin didn’t mind, even appearing somewhat pleased to see Ariel in a daze fixated on a spot.
Wen Xin reached out and tapped Ariel, "Do you want me to take you to a room for a rest?" Wen Xin asked.
"Is there a place to rest here?"
"Of course, there’s a VIP room with a bed. My dad has a VIP Card, so I can take you there," Wen Xin said considerately.
"Sure, let’s go. I’m so sleepy," Ariel said, yawning again, her big eyes half-closed as if too tired to stay open. When Wen Xin leaned over to support her, Ariel simply put all her weight on Wen Xin, causing Wen Xin to stumble and nearly fall.
Ariel watched with amusement as Wen Xin struggled to support her and moved toward the VIP room. Her mischievous side kicked in, finally feeling a bit of amusement.
Wen Xin had a hard time moving Ariel to the VIP room, dropping her onto the bed before she could catch her breath. Ariel suddenly turned and made a retching motion, freezing Wen Xin mid-move as she fanned herself.
"Ariel, hold it in and don’t vomit," Wen Xin exclaimed in horror, realizing there was no place for Ariel to throw up in the room.
"But I feel terrible, ugh." Watching Wen Xin’s panicked expression, the little person in Ariel’s mind was laughing and rolling on the floor, causing havoc.
"Then go to the toilet to puke. Don’t do it on the carpet and mess up the room," Wen Xin kept her distance, the disdain on her face almost manifesting physically.
Ariel nodded absentmindedly, attempting to get off the bed, but each time she hoisted herself up, her arms turned to noodles, losing strength, and she’d fall back down. After two attempts, Ariel turned aside and made another retching motion, muttering, "I can’t hold it anymore."
"Don’t vomit. Please hold it; I’ll take you to the bathroom," Wen Xin’s stomach churned at the thought of the possible mess Arielle could create, and despite her unwillingness to approach, the idea of cleaning the whole room forced her to act.
Wen Xin worked up the courage before she begrudgingly came over to Ariel, exerting a great deal of effort to lift the limp Ariel, who seemed utterly boneless off the bed.
"Hold it in and don’t vomit. I’ll take you to the bathroom now," Wen Xin said, her face turning red from strain as she clumsily dragged Ariel from the bedroom to the toilet.
"Okay, you can puke now," Wen Xin said impatiently, rubbing her shoulder, sore from Ariel’s weight.
"I don’t feel that bad anymore. I want to sleep on the bed," Ariel confessed, her eyes unfocused as she sat on the floor and looked at Wen Xin.
"Get back yourself," Wen Xin snapped, dropping her usual gentle façade, her face cold towards the drunken mess before her.
Seeing Wen Xin’s attitude shift, Ariel didn’t move but stretched out her arms toward Wen Xin, feigning a child’s stubbornness, causing Wen Xin to rethink her decision to target Ariel. Where was the promised docile behavior after getting drunk? It was all lies. Wen Xin couldn’t help but curse inwardly.