But now that the words had been said, and the feet had been touched, further cold violence seemed childish.
Moreover, Xia Xiaoxiao had suddenly become so polite that he no longer had a reason to continue being foul-mouthed.
However, Xu Qingfan was still upset because she hadn't apologized to him yet!
[It's not about being petty, it's a matter of principle; she must apologize!]
Xu Qingfan made up his mind that if Xia Xiaoxiao didn't apologize to him for today's matter, his treatment of her must be downgraded compared to the other girls!
[Wanning gets to eat while you have porridge; if Wanning eats a Magnum, Xia Xiaoxiao gets at most a little pudding!]
Imagining the scene of torturing Xia Xiaoxiao, Xu Qingfan couldn't control himself and chuckled.
"Brother Fan, what's wrong with you?"
"Brother Qing Fan, what are you laughing at?"
Lin Wanning's hand waved in front of his eyes, snapping Xu Qingfan back to reality, only to realize that five girls were all staring at him with puzzled looks.
"Haha... Didn't you find it hilarious how Prince Bing got scolded just now?" He said, scratching his head awkwardly.
After a brief speechless moment, Xiao Ruawen was the first to cover her mouth and laugh sarcastically: "Hahaha... So funny... I could die laughing."
"Hahaha!" Within moments, the other four joined in.
Seeing Xia Xiaoxiao laughing so heartily, and remembering what he had thought about "Wanning eats watermelon, Xiao Xiao eats the rind," Xu Qingfan laughed again.
Suddenly hearing the disgusting laugh, Xia Xiaoxiao inexplicably shivered.
Although she had no evidence, she felt that Xu Qingfan was laughing at her just now and again now.
[Hmph~ Laugh all you want, as long as you're happy.]
The six of them laughed for about five minutes before they stopped, leaning on each other with their bodies occasionally twitching.
The show "72 House Tenants" had already ended, and now its ending theme was playing on the television, which always made them feel like taking an afternoon nap.
"I'm sleepy, let's go upstairs for a nap," Lin Wanning said, leaning on Xu Qingfan's shoulder and squinting.
"Yeah, let's all go up and sleep. We'll go to the market together after we wake up!" Xu Qingfan snapped his fingers, signaling everyone to get up quickly.
"Xiao Xiao, does your foot still hurt? Any trouble walking?" Xiao Ruawen stealthily nudged Xia Xiaoxiao's waist, furiously hinting at her.
Just as Xia Xiaoxiao was about to say she was fine, Xiao Ruawen interrupted: "Brother Fan, you should carry Xiao Xiao upstairs. Walking might press on her wound."
Xia Xiaoxiao suddenly fell silent, closing her mouth like an ostrich.
Xu Qingfan shrugged, crouched down in front of the girl: "Help her up then."
Xia Xiaoxiao was quickly supported by several girls onto his back, Xu Qingfan secured his hands around her thighs, gave a little bounce, and stepped upstairs.
Xia Xiaoxiao buried her face in Xu Qingfan's neck, pondering whether to take this rare opportunity to apologize now or to do it later when tucked in bed.
She thought about the events of the entire morning; though only a few hours had passed, it felt as exhausting as several months.
Clutching Xu Qingfan's neck, Xia Xiaoxiao's head began to feel heavy; having missed her morning nap, she was actually very sleepy by now.
Xu Qingfan quickly carried her to the second floor, and seeing that they were alright, the others rushed ahead into their bedrooms.
Seeing that the next moment Xu Qingfan would also be carrying her through the door, Xia Xiaoxiao finally mustered the courage, whispering in his ear: "I'm sorry, I know I was wrong."
Although her voice was very soft, given their nearly zero-distance contact, Xu Qingfan clearly heard her, pausing his steps for a moment.
A wave of warmth surged through his heart, Xu Qingfan couldn't quite define his feelings at that moment, suddenly, he just couldn't bring himself to resent the girl behind him anymore.
He gently patted Xia Xiaoxiao's buttocks, continuing to walk forward.
"It's good that you know your mistake."