Chapter 573: Chapter 321: The Bustling West Chamber_2
Upon hearing this, Meng Wanning hurriedly shook her head, "No, no, what if you get hurt again later? Let me help you."
"But... isn’t that inappropriate?"
"What’s inappropriate about it," Meng Wanning feigned composure, "What do you think of me? You are my man, and it’s only right for me to serve you."
Although Meng Wanning said so, her heartbeat sped up, and her hands couldn’t help but Tremble slightly.
As she spoke, she propped up Chen Cheng with her delicate body and helped him to the bathroom.
Standing in front of the toilet, Meng Wanning murmured, "What should I do now?"
"Hold on."
"Oh... Hold on..."
Meng Wanning tried not to look, but her hand inevitably touched Chen Cheng. That moment made her face flush even more, almost as if blood would drip out.
Even though they had been in close contact several times before, this was still the first time like this.
She tried to keep her hand steady, but inside it felt like there was a little deer running amok.
Finally, after Chen Cheng was done, she carefully supported him back to the Arhat Couch.
Chen Cheng watched her shy but trying-hard-to-be-composed look, feeling amused and moved, with a smile tugging at the corners of his eyes.
Meng Wanning sat to one side, catching sight of that teasing smile.
She knew Chen Cheng’s smile all too well. In an instant, she realized that all this was just him teasing her.
"Master! You’re bullying me!~"
Meng Wanning pretended to pout angrily, her cheeks ballooning, her eyes sparkling with a hint of playful reproach and charm.
She swung her little fists and punched Chen Cheng’s shoulder, making it look forceful but in fact, it was extremely gentle, mindful not to hurt him.
Chen Cheng quickly curbed his smile, pretending to hiss with pain, "Wan Wan, I was wrong, I just saw you so tense and wanted to tease you to relax."
Meng Wanning snorted and turned her head away, but her gaze still stealthily glanced at Chen Cheng, "You’re just making excuses, I’m so worried about you, yet you’re playing tricks on me."
Chen Cheng sat up straight and gently pulled Meng Wanning’s hand, "Good Wan Wan, don’t be angry, I really know I was wrong. You’ve come all this way to take care of me, I can’t even express how grateful I am."
Saying this, he picked up a pastry from the side table next to the Arhat Couch and offered it to Meng Wanning’s mouth, "Here, eat a pastry to ease your anger."
Meng Wanning obediently moved closer and took a bite, "How exactly are your injuries?"
"Don’t worry, it’s just a superficial skin wound, it’ll heal in a few days." Chen Cheng stroked her smooth long hair. "But what about you? Rehearsals must be exhausting, and yet you’re here to see me."
Meng Wanning sat up straight, gently massaging Chen Cheng’s leg like she always did, "Tiring it is, but you haven’t come to see me for a while, I missed you a lot."
"And the next thing I hear, you’re injured," she added.
Chen Cheng’s heart stirred, "I also often thought about going to see you, but recently things have been so busy and tiring."
He paused, "However, the moment I close my eyes, your image seems to always be floating before me."
Meng Wanning felt a sweet sensation in her heart upon hearing this.
Chen Cheng held her soft little hand, rubbing it in his palm, "Not angry anymore?"
"I was never angry with you, Master." Meng Wanning leaned into Chen Cheng’s embrace, "But from now on, you’re not allowed to do such dangerous actions. Not for anyone."
Chen Cheng understood her meaning but still asked, "What if it’s for you?"
Meng Wanning looked up, "Master, even if it’s for me, you’re not allowed. I just want you safe and sound. What should I do if something happened to you?"
Chen Cheng hugged her even tighter, "Okay, I promise you."
As the two were cuddling, the sound of footsteps came from outside the west wing.
"Who’s here?" Meng Wanning quickly sat up straight. "Is it Sister coming back?"
Chen Cheng listened to the footsteps; it was clearly not Xiao Meier’s, and moreover, there were two people, not just one.
The only ones who could open the courtyard gate besides Xiao Meier and Meng Wanning were Mei Xiang, who had lived here before.
Chen Cheng got off the Arhat Couch, walked to the door, and through the window, he saw Mei Xiang and Su Liya standing in the courtyard, looking around.
"Mei Xiang is here," Chen Cheng said.
Meng Wanning responded with an "Oh," while Chen Cheng unlocked the door.
Hearing the sound of the opening door, both Mei Xiang and Su Liya immediately looked over.
"Brother Cheng! Are you okay?" Mei Xiang rushed over first, her peripheral vision catching sight of Meng Wanning.
Meng Wanning gave a slight nod in greeting, and Mei Xiang returned the gesture.
On the other hand, Su Liya was extremely anxious. She brushed past Mei Xiang, persistently asking, "How did you get hurt? I was completely dumbfounded when mommy told me! Is it serious? Does it hurt?"
Su Liya was about to pull Chen Cheng’s arm to check his injury when Chen Cheng understood how the two had learned the news.
"It’s nothing, just a small injury, no big deal," he reassured her with a smile.
"A small injury? It’s wrapped up like this and you call it small?" Su Liya stamped her feet anxiously, "Let me have a look!"
Chen Cheng had no choice but to lift his sleeve slightly to reveal the bandaged wound.
"Hisss—" Su Liya gasped in shock, "How did it get like this? Who did this? I’m going to settle scores with them!"
"Stop, stop," Chen Cheng quickly prevented her, "Don’t make things more chaotic."
"I’m not adding to the chaos!" Su Liya’s eyes were reddening, "You’re injured!"
And the next second, she also saw Meng Wanning, with her Eastern beauty, standing inside, her red lips gaping in surprise.
Chen Cheng glanced at the three of them and said to Mei Xiang and Su Liya, "Come on in, don’t just stand in the doorway."