Chapter 472: Chapter 472: Strange Drunken State

Little Red Carp had just moved so quickly that Zhao Nuanyang hadn’t even noticed. By the time he did, she had already tasted the alcohol on the chopsticks, and it was too late to stop her.

Zhao Nuanyue turned around and saw Little Red Carp’s face flushed red as she jumped about chaotically. It was obvious what had happened.

’This little girl actually snuck a taste of alcohol behind my back. That’s just outrageous.’

’She promised me just a moment ago, and then in the blink of an eye, she knowingly broke her word.’

But when Zhao Nuanyue saw Little Red Carp’s flushed face and how uncomfortable she looked after drinking, her heart ached for the little girl.

So, Zhao Nuanyue quickly poured a cup of warm water and placed it in front of Little Red Carp. "Here, rinse your mouth out, quickly!"

This time, Little Red Carp didn’t dare doubt her sister’s words. She took the cup Nuanyue handed her and quickly rinsed her mouth.

She finished the whole cup, but the burning sensation lingered, so Little Red Carp ran straight to the faucet. Standing on her tiptoes, she began rinsing her mouth with cold water.

Little Red Carp only stopped after rinsing with three cups of cold water. However, the blush on her face hadn’t faded, and her eyes even looked a bit dazed.

"Sis, is Little Red Carp drunk?" Zhao Nuanyang asked cautiously. "I’ve heard of people getting knocked out by a single glass, but never by just one drop!"

Zhao Nuanyue shot Zhao Nuanyang a glare. "Why weren’t you two adults watching her? You’re talking about adults, but she’s a child. That liquor of yours is 100-proof, isn’t it? Of course a kid can’t handle that!"

Little Red Carp was swaying on her feet. Extremely worried, Zhao Nuanyue stood up, walked over to the girl, and gently picked her up. "What’s the matter? Little Red Carp, are you drunk?"

"No, I’m absolutely not drunk! Not drunk at all!" Little Red Carp’s face was bright red as she spoke, slurring her words and swaying on her feet. ’If this isn’t drunk, then what is?’

Still worried, Zhao Nuanyue sat down on a stool while holding Little Red Carp. The little one had eaten a bit earlier but definitely wasn’t full. So, Nuanyue poured some soup over rice and began to feed the soupy mixture to Little Red Carp.

Little Red Carp’s gaze was hazy, and she clung to Zhao Nuanyue’s embrace. She accepted every spoonful Nuanyue offered, opening her mouth to eat whenever the spoon touched her lips.

Once Zhao Nuanyue saw that Little Red Carp had eaten a good amount, she carried her back to the bedroom.

Zhao Nuanyue fetched some hot water and used a clean towel to wash Little Red Carp up before tucking her into bed. Hearing the little girl’s steady breathing, Nuanyue finally began to relax.

Zhao Nuanyang and Hua Yusen had abandoned their meal and came over to see how she was doing.

"Sis, how is Little Red Carp doing?" Zhao Nuanyang asked anxiously. "Should we take her to the hospital?"

Zhao Nuanyue had already checked Little Red Carp’s pulse and found it to be normal. Her temperature and breathing were also fine. Aside from the flush on her face, everything seemed okay.

"She should be fine. You two go and finish your dinner, don’t worry," Zhao Nuanyue said softly. ’That idiot Nuanyang,’ she thought, ’has he forgotten that Little Red Carp isn’t an ordinary child? Even if we took her to the hospital, the doctors probably wouldn’t know what to do with her!’

Hearing her words, Zhao Nuanyang and Hua Yusen went to Little Red Carp’s bedside for a closer look. Seeing nothing unusual, they finally left the room to finish their dinner.

After dinner, Hua Yusen helped Zhao Nuanyue clear the dishes. Then, he and Zhao Nuanyang went to set up fishing baskets by Qingya Lake.

The fishing was left to the two men while Zhao Nuanyue stayed in the kitchen, preparing the filling for the flaky pastries she planned to make the next day. Little Red Carp loved the red bean and jujube flavor, so she made sure to prepare extra.

When Zhao Nuanyue was done, she quickly washed up, changed into her nightgown, and got into bed. But just as she lay down, she still felt uneasy about Little Red Carp and decided to check on her one last time before going to sleep.

When she got to Little Red Carp’s room, she saw the girl’s face was still flushed. ’That’s strange,’ she thought. ’Can she really not handle even a tiny bit of alcohol?’

Little Red Carp was a wild sleeper, a fact that was on full display now. The blanket had been kicked aside, and she was lying crookedly on the bed.

Zhao Nuanyue couldn’t leave Little Red Carp like this. ’If alcohol can make her drunk,’ she reasoned, ’then the cold can make her catch a cold.’

So, Zhao Nuanyue climbed into the bed and lay down beside Little Red Carp.

Little Red Carp’s nose twitched, as if she could smell Zhao Nuanyue’s familiar scent. Though fast asleep, she unconsciously rolled into Nuanyue’s embrace.

The gesture was filled with a deep reliance on Zhao Nuanyue. Whether drunk or asleep, Nuanyue could always feel the little girl’s affection.

Her heart filled with tenderness, Zhao Nuanyue gently hugged Little Red Carp and patted her back, just as she used to when lulling her to sleep back in Nianqiao Village.

By the time Hua Yusen and Zhao Nuanyang finished setting their fishing baskets, it was nearly eleven o’clock.

After Hua Yusen washed up and returned to their room, he was surprised to find Zhao Nuanyue wasn’t in bed. He peeked into Little Red Carp’s room and saw that Nuanyue had fallen asleep while holding the little girl.

Zhao Nuanyang noticed as well and whispered to his brother-in-law, Hua Yusen, "Little Red Carp got drunk and she’s a restless sleeper, so my sister was worried about her."

"I see. In that case, I won’t disturb your sister," Hua Yusen said with understanding. It looked like he’d be sleeping alone tonight. "It’s getting late, Nuanyang. You should get to bed, too."

"Good night, Brother-in-law." Zhao Nuanyang said his farewell to Hua Yusen and returned to his room.

In the middle of the night, Zhao Nuanyue, sleeping fitfully, suddenly felt an intense heat beside her. Her eyes snapped open, and she reached out to feel Little Red Carp.

The touch was alarming—Little Red Carp was burning up.

"Little Red Carp, wake up!" Zhao Nuanyue flicked on the light. "Wake up! Little Red Carp, have you caught a cold? Are you running a fever?"

Little Red Carp groggily opened her eyes and looked at Nuanyue with an innocent expression. "I don’t have a cold or a fever. I’m not sick. I’m just drunk!"

Hearing this, Zhao Nuanyue actually felt a sense of relief. ’Usually, drunk people refuse to admit they’re drunk. By the time they do, they’re typically sobering up and have regained their senses.’

"You got drunk from just one drop?" Zhao Nuanyue asked, bewildered. As she spoke, she gently wiped the sweat from Little Red Carp’s body. "If you knew this was going to happen, why did you sneak a drink?"

"SIGH!" Little Red Carp heaved a sigh. "I regret it now! I had no idea a little alcohol would do this! Sis, I have a really bad feeling!"

"Huh?" Zhao Nuanyue jumped, all traces of sleepiness vanishing instantly. "Little Red Carp, what is it? What’s wrong? You’re making my heart pound. I’m so worried!"

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