I'm competing with the male lead for the supporting character. [GL]

Chapter 5: World One

Mu Bai knew exactly where Sheng Qingyin lived. She had deduced it from her friend's circle details and the subsequent conversations they had. Sheng Qingyin hadn't been secretive about her home address, mentioning it several times.

So, Fu Xing's concern was entirely unnecessary. Mu Bai had already figured out how to smoothly get Sheng Qingyin back to her place.

Due to Sheng Qingyin's dress, Mu Bai refrained from turning on the air conditioning and only lowered the car window slightly to allow fresh air in. She then drove steadily and slowly toward their destination.

"Water... I need water..." After sleeping for less than twenty minutes, Sheng Qingyin furrowed her brow, opening her eyes just slightly, struggling to sit up and drink water.

Mu Bai gently tapped the brake, slowing down and pulling over to the side.

"Here's some water. Take it easy." Mu Bai unfastened her seatbelt, leaned over, and handed the open bottle of water to Sheng Qingyin.

Sheng Qingyin blinked her eyes forcefully a couple of times, then took the water and started drinking it down almost half the bottle in a hurry.

After gazing outside the window for about three minutes, Sheng Qingyin finally regained some of her wits, looking at Mu Bai warily. "Why is it just you taking me home? What about Big Brother Fu Xing?"

"It's quite late now, and Mr. Fu Xing's residence is a bit far from yours, so he asked me to take you home directly," Mu Bai explained, reaching for the mineral water bottle.

"I can handle it myself!" Sheng Qingyin's drunkenness seemed to vanish in an instant, and she swiftly unscrewed the bottle cap, scattered the cap, and placed it in the small storage compartment on the inside of the car door. Her movements were seamless.

Mu Bai couldn't help but chuckle. It was just a sip of water, but Sheng Qingyin remembered to keep the bottle cap, even in her intoxicated state.

"Is there anything you're uncomfortable with, Miss Sheng? If not, I'll continue taking you home," Mu Bai asked, noticing that Sheng Qingyin's face was still rosy, and her heart skipped a beat for a moment.

After having a few drinks, Sheng Qingyin's features appeared softer, and the haughtiness and disdain that were often present were no longer visible. What remained was her dangerously attractive beauty.

"No, you can take me home," Sheng Qingyin said with a measured tone, indicating that she was still partially under the influence of alcohol.

"Alright, please fasten your seatbelt," Mu Bai said as she reattached her seatbelt, then started the car again.

Sheng Qingyin's place was quite far away, and with Mu Bai maintaining a steady speed, they didn't arrive at the residential complex until around midnight.

Not long after drinking the water, Sheng Qingyin dozed off again during the ride. When Mu Bai parked the car, Sheng Qingyin struggled to open her eyes, undoing her seatbelt several times before finally managing to open the car door.

"Miss Sheng, be careful," Mu Bai said, moving to assist Sheng Qingyin, with Sheng Qingyin's left hand hanging on her neck, using her as a human support.

"I'm fine, I can get home by myself!" Sheng Qingyin emphasized, extending her right thumb and trying to use the fingerprint recognition.

Sheng Qingyin thought she could do it, but her hand disagreed. She tried three times, and her thumb didn't land correctly on the sensor.

Mu Bai managed to hold back her laughter, but her slightly upturned lips revealed her true emotions.

"Miss Sheng, do you need my help?" Mu Bai asked softly.