It wasn't an apple that hit Newton.

She welcomed the little girl into the house, made herself a cup of coffee, and forced herself to listen to the girl's flustered story. When she learned that Li Cheng would be leaving in a couple of days, she frowned in bewilderment.

Chapter 332 This child may be a promising talent.

Louise's anxious description was somewhat incoherent, and Miss Hook, who was severely sleep-deprived, struggled to muster her energy and finally figured out what the little girl was trying to say by suddenly showing up at her door.

In other words...

Hook swirled the porcelain cup in his hand, watching the thick, dark brown liquid rotate counterclockwise in the direction of the Earth's rotation, using this to concentrate his mind.

“If you don’t hurry, your brother will be going back to England soon.” She took a sip of the hot, bitter liquid in her glass and let out a soft sigh. “And then, coincidentally, he agrees to grant you one small request, right?”

"Ok!"

Louise stood up straight and nodded earnestly.

After gradually realizing that she might be a bit slow-witted, she discovered that only her older sister Hook could help her.

As she realized this, the little girl's anxious expression gradually calmed down, and she began to look forward to Hook coming up with a solution, much like an incompetent lord who could only shout "Strategist, save me!" at a critical moment.

Just leave it to Sister Hook; she'll help Louise figure something out.

emmmm.......

After receiving confirmation, Hook frowned deeply, but not while considering how to devise a plan, but rather—

I want to sleep.

This was the thought that lingered in her mind, and it was also the most primal need of a living being.

Hook had only intended to yell at the person knocking on the door to leave, so now he was only wearing a thin gray coat over his rather thin black bathrobe, which he could throw on and go straight to bed for a nap.

Encountering such an emergency all of a sudden is really a headache.

According to dubious research, staying awake for 24 hours is roughly equivalent to consuming 30ml of alcohol. And considering he was conscious when he woke up yesterday morning, Hook has now been without rest for over 30 hours.

That's equivalent to being half drunk.

It's perfectly reasonable that Miss Hook, who's half-drunk, is now very sleepy.

but.

Hook lifted his eyelids and looked at Louise across from him.

The fourteen-year-old red-haired girl sat on the sofa in front of her. Now, having finally realized her place, she was no longer as anxious as before. She relaxed and stared blankly at the pattern on the floor. Her black leather shoes with white socks were tightly closed, and her two delicate and slender legs swung back and forth.

A little girl alone is not enough to pique Hook's interest, after all, she's not a lolicon.

but.

Just thinking about Miss Papaya, about the two beautiful sisters who look remarkably alike—the older one lying unconscious in bed, the younger one innocently waiting for her personal guidance…

Sisters' Rice Bowl!

Hook covered his nose and, for the sake of his sister's rice bowl, actually started to think hard despite being drunk.

How Terrifying Can a Self-Disciplined Woman Be?

Back to the topic.

Although she was a little puzzled as to why Li Cheng had returned to China so suddenly, without any warning, her priority right now was her own sister's rice bowl. She couldn't let him just run away like that.

If you want to get someone drunk, you have to drink alcohol.

However, when drinking, it's inevitable to eat and drink.

banquet?

Theoretically, it's the best option, but it requires a lot of effort to prepare, and there's not enough time right now.

bar?

There would be too many people around, and besides, it would be difficult for Louise to invite him to a bar; he might be rejected.

picnic?

Picnics in the countryside have several advantages, such as being able to drink whatever you bring if you get thirsty, making it easy to add something to your drink. However, picnicking in the wilderness, even borrowing a friend's private property, can be dangerous, and the journey itself is exhausting.

After rejecting many options, Hooker finally decided to take the simplest and most feasible one.

"Time is of the essence."

She tapped lightly, waking the lord who was lost in thought: "In short, just take your brother out, but don't say you're coming to my house yet."

Hook rubbed his temples to keep himself alert: "When he asked later, I said it was a farewell dinner at my house because I wanted to surprise him."

"I'll prepare the alcohol for you in advance. You can bring it yourself and say you secretly took it from your father. I'll also prepare some spicy but low-alcohol drinks for myself."

The more steps involved, the more detailed they become, and the easier it is to make mistakes.

The plans with the highest success rate are often the simplest and most straightforward, requiring no fancy embellishments.

"Yes! Louise understands!"

Louise opened her eyes wide and tried hard to remember what Hook had told her.

This concerns her future, so it can't be taken lightly.

Whether she faces bullying, isolation, neglect, or divorce in the future, or lives happily with her brother, it all depends on this.

Louise, keep it up!

"And then what you said."

Hook pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Today I'll first teach you some things to say when persuading someone to drink, as well as how to deal with unexpected situations, and what to do based on the other person's behavior after the deal is done."

“A targeted move?” Louise asked, puzzled.

"You don't actually think that you can easily find happiness after getting married just by sleeping with someone, do you?"

Hook sneered, his tone deep and gloomy, "Heh, so-called relationships between men and women are not as happy and harmonious as you imagine. There are many things to be careful about."

"The level of one's status, the weight and inclination in one's heart... can affect one's entire life because of a single choice."

"In short, you don't need to think about all that for now. Just do as I say, and your brother will be devoted to you to the fullest extent."

There's a saying that those who can't afford a car are the most knowledgeable about cars, able to analyze the pros and cons of various types of vehicles with great clarity.

Hook, a female ketamine who has yet to win over Miss Harley, handles this matter with ease, seemingly displaying an air of worldly wisdom.

After his usual barrage of threats, Hook noticed that the little girl opposite him had clenched her little hands and looked hesitant, as if she wanted to say something to her but didn't dare to.

"Have you changed your mind?"

Hook realized he had gone a bit too far with his threats, and immediately softened his tone: "Don't be afraid, it's actually very simple, just listen to your sister..."

Louise did not back out.

Louise shook her head vigorously—how could she go back on her word? Kind Sister Hook had already helped her so much. Besides, without Sister Hook, her brother would have really run away on his own.

"So what do you want to say?"

Hook frowned in confusion.

When asked directly, the little girl hesitated for a moment and whispered, "Sister Hook, is the wine you had Louise get really that effective? What if my brother doesn't get drunk or suddenly wakes up in the middle?"

"..."

Hook opened his mouth, then closed it again, unsure of what to say.

This child may have potential.

Chapter 233 Watching the Elephants

noon.

After giving his statement, Li Cheng walked home.

As expected, a little girl with burgundy hair had timed her arrival perfectly and was waiting for him eagerly at the gate.

Louise was as adorable as ever today, with her tiny hands and feet adorned with a matching red gothic dress. Her chubby cheeks framed her large, bright black eyes as she happily gazed at her brother returning home.

李诚

But compared to the daily routine she saw, it was Hook's sour face sitting next to her that caught Li Cheng's attention.

The girl leaning against the wooden stake was wearing a black gothic dress today. She had long, straight legs, a tall figure, and fair skin. The only flaw might be the size of her chest, which was enough to disqualify her from the girls' group and relegate her to the loli group.

What are you doing here?

Li Cheng asked with some doubt.

"It was Louise who called my sister over."

Hearing Li Cheng's question, Louise answered shyly, "Isn't my brother going back to England soon? I've been thinking about how long it'll be since I've seen him, so I wanted to have a meal with my sister, the three of us."

"That's it."

Hook leaned against a wooden post by the gate, arms crossed, and added with the pure look and tone he used when looking at organic matter, "Do you think I would have come if Louise hadn't begged me?"

Thoughts that arise while staying up late are ultimately too flawed.

After catching up on sleep and regaining his senses, Hook noticed the flaws in the plan and questioned Louise about some details. He eventually simplified and modified the plan, changing the location from her house to Li Cheng's house.

After all, a familiar environment can minimize one's vigilance.

"I see."

And Li Cheng truly did not suspect anything.

After all, his meals had been mostly taken care of by the little girl during this period. Mrs. Hudson is now considered to have successfully married a rich man and is not short of money, so she doesn't care about the hard-earned money from cooking.

Li Cheng initially wanted to refuse and eat at a restaurant instead.

But this life of being a kept man is just too good to pass up.

Besides, if you think about it carefully, the two houses are so close, with their doors facing each other, so it's just a matter of the kitchen doing an extra job.

Furthermore, my sister's house is practically my own house.

Isn't it reasonable for him to eat a few meals at his own home? How can you say he's living off a woman?

Step inside.

A round table, exactly the same as usual, had been set up in the courtyard, and even the dishes on the table were similar to usual.

After all, it's called a farewell dinner, but it's usually quite lavish, so at most a few more dishes are cooked—just like how New Year's Eve dinners have become more and more commonplace as the economy improves.

So the key is still the person eating. But the problem is that Hook doesn't pay any attention to Li Cheng at all, and only occasionally talks to Louise, so it's almost like he doesn't exist.