Chapter 776: Chapter 776: I’m Sick and I Can Still Sleep with You
“If it weren’t for me, Zhuo Yuwei wouldn’t treat you as a thorn in his side,” she murmured. “I can’t help you with anything, I only drag you down.”
He Jingyao furrowed his brow, “Who is dragging whom down, exactly? Are you sure you didn’t get that backwards, huh?”
Zhixi paused for a moment, slightly bewildered as she looked up.
“If I hadn’t been so aggressive, Zhuo Yuwei wouldn’t have targeted you and your father,” He Jingyao said hoarsely. “It’s me who has dragged you into this trouble.”
“But, but at first…”
“Shush, there was no ‘at first.'” His Adam’s apple bobbed, “The explosion back then was his doing. Of course, I won’t let him get away with it.”
Zhixi clutched his collar, frowning as she tried to sort out the complicated cause and effect.
“Stop thinking about these things, okay?” He Jingyao drew her closer into his embrace, “Yesterday, you were forced to entertain Zhuo Han, and I wasn’t by your side. Do you think I should blame myself?”
“It’s not your fault either…”
“So the conflict between me and Zhuo Yuwei is not your fault, either.” He Jingyao pinched her face, “Su Zixi, you are not allowed to say such things again, it angers me.”
Zhixi pursed her lips, looked into his dark eyes, and choked out a sob.
“Your hair…” His fingers threaded through her hair, his tone complex, “Did you cut it short yesterday?”
“It’s not very short…” Zhixi quickly brushed her hair to one side, “See, it’s still shoulder-length.”
His Adam’s apple bobbed again, and he brushed aside her hair, planting a gentle kiss on her neck, “Hm.”
Zhixi shivered from his kiss, blushing as she backed away, “You still have a fever, you should sleep now. I’ll stay here with you.”
He frowned, “Lying down is so boring.” He glanced at her and raised an eyebrow.
Zhixi got the hint and didn’t insist, taking off her coat and snuggling into his embrace.
“I’ll stay with you, try to sleep now,” she said softly.
He Jingyao held her in his arms, his mind suddenly recalling last night’s torment.
Although the effects of the medicine had passed, those desires seemed to be easily triggered, making him restless.
His breathing deepened slightly, and the hand on her waist tightened.
“Jingyao…” Zhixi felt it, blushing as she pushed his hand away, “You’re a patient right now!”
“I’m ill, but I can still sleep with you,” he said calmly.
“But I’m pregnant!” Zhixi had to remind him of this fact once again.
The man groaned lowly, his hoarse voice carrying a hint of frustration, “That’s right, you are pregnant!”
…
Soon, the man fell back into a deep sleep.
The man in sleep seemed softer, stirring her heart more. She quietly leaned in and gave him a kiss on the lips, then softly got out of bed and walked outside the room.
To her surprise, there was a young, unfamiliar girl sitting on the sofa in the living room.
Uncle Li brought her a cup of hot drink, and she quickly stood up to take it, a flicker of panic crossing her delicate face.
Zhixi furrowed her brow and walked over to Uncle Li, “Who is this…?”
“She says the master sent her here to visit the young master,” Uncle Li explained softly, “I’ve confirmed it with the master over the phone.”
Zhixi looked at her, her gaze slightly stern.
“You are Su Zixi?” The girl stood up, her smile tinged with timidity, “Hello, may I have a word with you alone?”