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As for Xu Qi... please spare him, he couldn't help but cover his face with one hand.

For some reason, Aponia suddenly had some fun ideas.

“Hello, Miss Bronya, of course you can. The merciful Lord will listen to all your questions.”

Bronya breathed a sigh of relief.

But it was clearly not because of some so-called "merciful Lord," to be honest... she didn't believe in God.

I came here because I heard that the nuns in this church are very famous, and some colleagues recommended it, saying that it seems like you can solve all your troubles here.

She just wanted to confirm one last time whether the nun behind the tree hollow was really a woman.

It's very important because she feels that the next topic can only be discussed with women.

“Miss, I recently… fell in love.”

……

Xu Qi stiffly turned his head away, avoiding Aponia's gaze.

"Miss Bronya, if you don't mind, would you mind telling me your lover's name?"

"Yes, his name is Xu Qi, and he is... one of my subordinates."

At this moment, the lover Bronya mentioned was sitting inside the tree hollow, his lips twitching, his toes practically clenching in embarrassment.

“I love him very much, and I’m sure he loves me too! It’s just that recently… some emotional issues between us have been bothering me.”

422. My lover's name is Xu Qi.

"Regarding my lover, his name is Xu Qi, oh~~"

Aponia turned to look at Xu Qi, but Xu Qi almost couldn't keep up his smile.

It's just that Aponia's "Oh" was different from Mei and the others' voices, which were full of ups and downs and melodies; hers was flat and indifferent.

Xu Qi began to wonder if, in the future, if she were to develop that kind of relationship with Sister Nia, would her "oh" be just as... bland as it was today?

Xu Qi couldn't stop laughing when he doubted that he could do that kind of thing!

Oh no, it seems like Nia has a real talent for being a comedian.

Xu Qi made a gesture, indicating that he would explain it to her when they got back.

"So, what kind of relationship problem has been troubling you? After all, it seems to me that you and your partner are very much in love."

Aponia's words seemed to have struck a chord with Bronya.

She quickly nodded and said, "That's right!"

After saying that, he couldn't help but grin foolishly—hehe! ~~Xu Qi and I...are so sweet...

Inside the tree hollow, Xu Qi covered her face with her hands.

I can't stand it anymore!

At this point, Xu Qi absolutely couldn't make a sound. If the coach found out he was in the "confessional" space, it wouldn't just be a matter of his career...

Bronya will chase him all the way from Jiading North, the northernmost part of Shanghai, all the way to Songjiang South, right?

However, by sheer coincidence, Aponia turned her head again and looked at Xu Qi.

Xu Qi was stunned, and his expression changed drastically!

Forgot... Sister Nia's mental strength far surpasses mine, and because of the special nature of her mental strength, she can easily read the thoughts in my mind.

Sure enough, Aponia gave Xu Qi a holy smile.

But in Xu Qi's eyes, that smile... seemed to reveal a hint of mockery.

Xu Qi panicked and quickly leaned close to Aponia's ear, whispering, "Aponia, you...you mustn't do anything rash."

Aponia blinked her eyes, looking at Xu Qi with a very innocent expression.

It seems to be saying...

I'm just a nun who doesn't know anything.

This made Xu Qi start to doubt himself.

Am I... judging others by my own petty standards?

After all, Nia shouldn't be the kind of person with a perverse sense of humor like me.

Xu Qi breathed a sigh of relief for the time being.

Outside the tree hollow, Bronya hesitated for a moment after hearing this, and then stammered, "Actually, Xu Qi and I became lovers... just last week."

Aponia then turned to look at Xu Qi.

With just one look, Xu Qi understood—they were asking, "What did you guys do last week?"

Xu Qi shook his head – I didn't do anything, believe me.

Aponia pouted in dissatisfaction and shook her head—I don't believe it.

Oh no, the nun's gesture is so cute!

But without dwelling on the topic, Aponia quietly looked at Bronya again.

The woman wasn't dressed very formally today; she wore a slightly transparent white shawl and a black inner layer, along with a very casual light blue pair of jeans.

The patterns and designs on the clothes are not numerous, but they are exquisite. With just a little decoration, they have a wonderful, finishing touch effect.

In addition... Bronya's extremely enviable figure.

Even just looking out through the window of the tree hole, Aponia could feel the woman's beauty.

She was truly one in a million, and I couldn't help but compare her to the other girls in the courtyard... only to find that it seemed only Eden could rival her.

After all, one must also consider the exceptional demeanor of someone in a position of power.

This is undoubtedly a fatal attraction for Xu Qi.

Poor little Mei, surrounded by wolves, she still has a lot more to learn and improve.

"But actually... Sister, please don't laugh at me if I tell you this, but Xu Qi and I... have been having a... ambiguous relationship for a while now."

Aponia tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then put Xu Qi's hand back.

This made Xu Qi breathe a sigh of relief.

But then something went wrong, because after Aponia used her hand to put Xu Qi's hand back, she didn't pull it back herself; it remained on Xu Qi's leg.

Xu Qi: ? ? ?

He suddenly looked at his beloved Nia—Nia…what are you doing?!

"for example?"

"Well... there will be... there will be some... interactions like couples, like... kissing and the like."

Xu Qi usually gets into trouble with other girls, but this time it's Aponia's turn.

Xu Qi bent slightly, his face flushed, as if he was enduring something.

Aponia maintained her calm expression, and Xu Qi understood the meaning behind it—I was just helping you purify your sins, nothing else.

Oh no, the nun has learned to bury her head in the sand.

The key is that Xu Qi absolutely cannot make a sound.

He didn't want to be chased from north of Jiading to south of Songjiang!

"Actually, you two already had feelings for each other back then, didn't you, Miss Bronya?"

Bronya frowned, feeling that the voice was somewhat familiar, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it... She quickly dismissed the thought.

She nodded, and said with a slightly wistful tone, "It's the crowdfunding group 456127940, but... the problem lies with me. Xu Qi had already planned to confess his feelings."

It's my fault... It's my fault for procrastinating, that's why things turned out this way..."

Inside the tree hollow, Xu Qi managed to suppress the sensations Nia was giving him, but upon hearing Bronya's words, he couldn't help but feel a slight pang in his heart.

He really wanted to say—No, Bronya, that's not how it is!

"Besides, after we got together last week, we... didn't go all the way. Isn't that... weird? We're not exactly young anymore, and our adult relationship is acting like a school romance..."

I don't know, I just wonder if Xu Qi will have a problem with me because of this? Will he... dislike me for this...? I... have actually been worried about this a lot..."

No! Bronya! The most basic elements of love are mutual respect and care, and there's no reason for that to be a burden for you! I love you…

It was Bronya, the decisive and efficient one who always supported me, trusted me, and gave me opportunities, allowing me, Xu Qi, to achieve the status and success I have today. She was the one who always walked alongside me!

A strong feeling made Aponia turn her head to look at Xu Qi with a smile.

I heard your voice.

"Miss Bronya, I'd like to ask you a question. What is your impression of Xu Qi?"

"What is he like? Hmm... He's outstanding, excellent, very caring, and considerate. Most importantly, he always seems to have a basic respect and understanding for everyone."

It's like a yearning for mutual understanding with everyone... and an unwavering commitment to a sense of justice! Although she can be childlike at times, that sunny disposition... is truly captivating.

Bronya...

"Bronya, the foundation of love is mutual respect and care. Don't you think that such a sunny young man has basic respect and understanding for everyone and longs for mutual understanding with everyone?"

Do you think someone like that would harbor resentment towards you simply because of the outcome of a deep love? The important thing... is whether your feelings can be conveyed to each other.

423. I will marry you in this church.

What matters is whether the feelings between them can be conveyed to each other...

Bronya stood there, stunned.

After Xu Qi expressed his inner thoughts through Aponia, his attention began to shift away from Bronya.

He pursed his lips, clenched his fist, and felt Aponia's delicate hand soothing his sins.

Honestly, it's too stimulating...

Bronya left without a word, but the absurdity inside the tree hollow continued.

Aponia turned to look at Xu Qi, her holy smile still faintly visible, and said, "I think your feelings have definitely been conveyed well to the other party, Xu Qi."

"Thanks to Sister Nia..."

"But Xu Qi..."

Aponia deliberately tightened her grip a little, causing Xu Qi to bend over involuntarily.

"It's wrong to be listening to others while having other thoughts on your mind..."

Why do you think I would have impure thoughts?

We'll see...

"That's none other than Bronya..."

Xu Qi turned his head away, seemingly also feeling that... saying such things at this time seemed a bit scummy.

"So, what is your relationship?"

The key was still in Nia's hands, and Xu Qi dared not disobey.

"Just like she said, last week... we just officially became a couple."

Aponia tilted her head, thought for a moment, and then suddenly said, "Is it the same kind of relationship as I am now?"

Xu Qi's eyes lit up.

"It does look quite similar."

They didn't go all the way to the final step, but... they did some very intimate things that only a couple would do.

It could be described as adults comforting each other, but that's just an excuse.

Both of them knew that if they hadn't already developed feelings for each other, they wouldn't have allowed it.

Just like... what Nia is doing now.

"This sin doesn't seem easy to resolve..."