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Chapter 126 was indeed a sleep.

Li Xiaoxi still couldn’t hold on.

In the last episode of the sweet drama, during the last ten minutes, Li Xiaoxi had already closed her eyes, emitting even breaths.

She was sleeping quite soundly, but it was unknown whether this position was comfortable.

To avoid exposing her legs, Li Xiaoxi curled up her body while sleeping, still holding onto one of Li Mu’s fingers tightly.

Naturally, he wouldn’t watch the remaining sweet drama; Li Mu gently pulled out his finger, tiptoeing to turn off the computer, and carefully moved on the bed, only feeling at ease after placing the computer down.

He unlocked Li Xiaoxi’s phone screen, turning on silent mode just like his own phone, so he could sleep until he naturally woke up.

Looking down at Li Xiaoxi, Li Mu couldn’t hide his smile.

That little pig’s mouth was chubby and cute.

He was also very sleepy; usually, he would sleep after midnight, but today he stayed up with Li Xiaoxi until after two.

The bed was only one and a half meters wide, and he certainly wouldn’t let Li Xiaoxi sleep curled up like that; besides, he himself couldn’t sleep like that either.

Li Mu gently lifted the blanket, fearing the girl would catch a cold, quickening his movements. One hand passed through the girl’s leg joint, while the other hand went around her waist, performing a standard princess carry.

The correct posture for a princess carry he had checked for writing novels was now put to good use.

He originally wanted to hold Li Xiaoxi and change directions to sleep, but despite being very light and gentle, he still woke her up.

Opening her sleepy eyes, Li Xiaoxi felt herself floating in mid-air, with two strong arms around her leg joints and waist, and a pair of warm big hands resting on her side. She was a bit dazed and, upon raising her eyes, saw Li Mu’s expression filled with apology and embarrassment.

“Did I wake you…?”

“Mm, it’s okay, no worries…” Li Xiaoxi let out a couple of cute breaths.

She had only slept for less than ten minutes, not yet entering a true sleep state, just a light sleep, which was easy to wake from.

She didn’t blame Li Mu; realizing she was being held by him, Li Xiaoxi wanted to act cute, and she did, snuggling in Li Mu’s arms like a little sparrow.

Li Mu set her down and carefully covered her with the blanket.

“Sleep well, good night.” Li Xiaoxi contentedly wrapped her arms around Li Mu’s waist, rubbing against his arm, and this time she really intended to sleep.

She also felt something warm pecking at her forehead.

Li Mu’s heart raced; after many years, he once again stayed up late with Li Xiaoxi.

Good night, little green plum.

Silently wishing good night, Li Mu and Li Xiaoxi nestled together and fell into a deep sleep.

……

As dawn broke, it was still as cold as ever.

Pulling the curtains, Li Mu couldn’t see what the scenery outside was.

That night, he slept comfortably.

Perhaps it was because of Li Xiaoxi, or maybe it was a psychological effect, but the quality of sleep this time was truly excellent; he didn’t dream, didn’t wake up midway, and wasn’t suffocated by Li Xiaoxi.

Li Xiaoxi’s sleep was better than he had imagined, quite different from when she was a child.

Boys usually have physiological reactions in the morning, and Li Mu was no exception.

This unconscious normal physiological phenomenon quickly subsided, and after returning to normal, Li Mu turned to look at Li Xiaoxi, staring at her face.

Li Xiaoxi was sleeping on her back, the collar of her short sleeve slightly loose, her fragrant shoulder half-exposed, and the blue straps were quite obvious; below that, nothing else was visible.

Having been to Li Xiaoxi’s room so many times, he had thought she only wore white underwear.

Li Xiaoxi’s collarbone was delicate and beautiful; just a little exposure could make Li Mu stare for a while.

It seemed a bit perverted.

If Li Xiaoxi woke up first, she would probably stare at him like this too.

Li Mu chuckled softly to himself, slowly getting up, helping her cover the blanket, and twisting his hand to exit the room.

After washing up, it was only eleven-thirty. He glanced at the kitchen and then at the front door; Li Mu chose to order takeout between cooking porridge and going out to buy breakfast.

About half an hour later, the takeout arrived. He took out his portion, and just after taking a bite, Li Xiaoxi sleepily opened the door, her face showing unreserved laziness.

Li Mu suspected Li Xiaoxi had come out because she smelled the food.

“How did you sleep?”

“Just barely.”

“Sleeping in someone else’s room and bed, and even with someone, you still won’t give a five-star review?” Li Mu teased.

“Wha, what do you mean ‘even with someone’? Clearly, it was you who wanted me to stay, and if anyone should be sleeping, it should be you sleeping with me!”

“……” Li Mu felt the topic was a bit strange, but they indeed had slept together.

“No, no, ah, you’ve led me astray!” Li Xiaoxi realized and felt angry.

What sleeping or not sleeping, she and Li Mu were perfectly healthy, okay!

She didn’t know what she was thinking, but her face turned red.

“Why is your face so red?”

“Because you made me so angry!” Li Xiaoxi left that line and went to wash up.

Today’s breakfast included two shaomai and a corn stick bought by Li Mu, along with a bowl of century egg and lean meat porridge. Li Xiaoxi sat on the sofa, glancing at the lean meat porridge that Li Mu had already eaten half of, “It seems you ate a bit too little; how did you grow so strong?”

“Not too little; I used to hardly eat breakfast, and wasn’t it to buy for you?”

“It’s already noon, and you’re still calling it breakfast.”

“The first meal of the day is breakfast. I usually start with two meats and one vegetable; the nutrition is good.”

“I don’t agree. If I eat a midnight snack at one a.m., does that also count as breakfast? It’s still the first meal of the day.”

“Where did you come from, you monster, daring to take over my little green plum and even turn her into a contrarian!”

“…… You’re so awkward…”

Li Mu: “……”

Li Xiaoxi sat with her legs crossed, picked up her chopsticks, and took a bite of a shaomai, her little mouth bulging. The oil from the shaomai stained her lips, looking shiny and a bit tempting.

This refers to shaomai.

“I’ll have one.” Li Mu coughed twice and directly grabbed one with his hand.

“!!” Li Xiaoxi frowned, letting out a low, muffled sound.

“Are you a dog? Protecting your food?” Li Mu laughed as he poked Li Xiaoxi’s little face with his other hand.

“You are the dog; you are a real dog.”

“I don’t protect my food.”

Li Mu sat closer to her, opened the lid of the century egg and lean meat porridge, scooped a spoonful, blew on the white steam rising from it, and handed it to Li Xiaoxi, “The pig farm owner is online feeding the pig.”

“I’ll give you a chance to reorganize your words.” Li Xiaoxi was as cold as ice.

“Uh, the little green plum owner is online feeding the little green plum.”

“You are quite perceptive, like a dog tail grass.”

Li Xiaoxi took a bite, her small pink tongue licking her lips, nudging Li Mu with her elbow, her meaning clear.

She wanted to eat more.

“Are you complimenting me or insulting me?” Li Mu felt embarrassed, while still not forgetting to feed the little pig.

The century egg and lean meat porridge contained broken pieces of century egg, which Li Xiaoxi loved to eat. Every time he scooped a spoonful, he would see the pieces of century egg on top and put it in front of her mouth for her to suck and eat, then observe Li Xiaoxi’s speechless expression.

Clearly, it was century egg and lean meat porridge, yet Li Xiaoxi couldn’t get any century egg, staring at someone with a cold smile.

“I really want to beat you up.”

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