Chapter 73: Indulgence

He had thought about how Ye Xin Ran would react when she learned the truth.

Would she flee immediately, or would she be willing to stay and share in the hardship?

But he never expected her to be this calm, even…

Fearless!

Her courage was so astonishing!

“Don’t worry, I’ll try my best to handle my side of things. I won’t let them harm you.”

“Okay!”

Ye Xin Ran smiled slightly.

“Then, as a reward for you, I’ll teach you how to make a delicious bamboo tube rice. That way, when you go up the mountain on your own, you won’t have to go hungry.”

Ye Xin Ran said as she scooped some rice and put it in the pot, adding water to soak it.

“When making bamboo tube rice, remember to soak the rice a day in advance, otherwise, the rice won’t taste good.”

Xiao Huai’an nodded. “And then?”

“Then…”

Ye Xin Ran deliberately paused before continuing, “Then you rest. Wait until the next day when the rice is soaked, then cook it. Remember, it should soak for at least an hour.”

Xiao Huai’an obediently nodded.

By now, it had already gotten dark.

Xiao Huai’an went out to relieve himself and wash up.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ye Xin Ran returned to the laboratory, took a shower, and applied some medicine to her face.

When Xiao Huai’an knocked and entered, Ye Xin Ran had finished everything.

Xiao Huai’an was immediately struck by a faint, pleasant fragrance in the room, unsure whether it came from the medicine on Ye Xin Ran’s face or from her body.

Since they had already shared their truths with each other, Ye Xin Ran didn’t feel the need to hide things as much anymore.

At bedtime, she took out a small flower quilt from her laboratory and said to Xiao Huai’an, “It’s too cramped to sleep under one quilt together. I’ll sleep with my own quilt.”

He wasn’t that shocked when he saw the eggs, but when he saw Ye Xin Ran seemingly perform some sort of magic to produce such a large quilt, Xiao Huai’an was completely dumbfounded.

Before, he had thought that Ye Xin Ran just knew a little trick to hide small things on her body that others couldn’t see.

But no matter how good her sleight of hand was, she couldn’t possibly hide such a large quilt, right?

Xiao Huai’an looked at Ye Xin Ran with a mysterious gaze.

He began to suspect that Ye Xin Ran might be a supernatural being from the mountain.

But if she were a supernatural being, she neither absorbed people’s life force nor harmed others. In fact, she was so kind to the children, even helping the villagers find water and offering them great assistance.

Could it be that she is here to repay a kindness?

Xiao Huai’an closed his eyes.

He began to think about what prey he had let slip over the years because of his leniency.

After thinking for a long time, he couldn’t recall any prey escaping his grasp.

The conclusion was that no prey had ever slipped through his hands.

Ye Xin Ran, unaware of Xiao Huai’an’s thoughts, noticed him closing and opening his eyes and assumed he was just tired. She urged him, “If you’re tired, just come to bed and stop staring around!”

Xiao Huai’an extinguished the fire and obediently walked to the bed.

After spending the night together, it seemed that the awkwardness was no longer as strong.

Ye Xin Ran had already wiped off the medicine from her face and wrapped herself tightly in her quilt, looking like a large sand bag.

They quickly fell asleep.

But in the middle of the night, Ye Xin Ran, wrapped in her small flower quilt, felt the cold wind piercing through. In her sleep, she kept searching for warmth. Before long, she crawled out of her quilt and snuggled into Xiao Huai’an’s arms.

Xiao Huai’an opened his eyes the moment she moved.

Last night, this little one had been continuously crawling into his arms after falling asleep.

Today, with a change of blankets, Xiao Huai’an had felt a little disappointed. But now, seeing the person obediently curled up in his arms, he couldn’t help but curl his lips slightly.

When Ye Xin Ran slept, she was like a little kitten, weak, obedient, and kept rubbing her head against him.

She had completely melted Xiao Huai’an’s heart.

This gentle and clingy Ye Xin Ran was completely different from the rational and capable woman she was during the day.

“Is this really her true nature?” Xiao Huai’an thought.

Even if she were a supernatural being, she would certainly be the most captivating one among them.

Xiao Huai’an rubbed Ye Xin Ran’s head, helped her find a more comfortable position, and closed his eyes again.

The next day, he woke up before Ye Xin Ran opened her eyes.

To avoid the awkwardness from yesterday, Xiao Huai’an had moved his lower body slightly away.

Ye Xin Ran, disturbed by the movement, slowly fluttered her eyelashes open like the wings of a butterfly.

When she opened her eyes, she once again found herself face to face with his handsome, heart-racing face.

With deep-set eyes, a high nose bridge, and a small red mole below his left eye.

He was really handsome!

Just looking at him could brighten her mood for the entire day.

Ye Xin Ran secretly peeked at Xiao Huai’an. Seeing that he still had his eyes closed and wasn’t fully awake, she quietly leaned in and kissed his cheek.

“Kissing my own husband, this isn’t exactly indulging in a handsome man, right?” Ye Xin Ran thought secretly as she snuggled back.

Seeing Xiao Huai’an still motionless, she became bolder. So what if it’s indulging in a handsome man? Heaven has a moral fondness for beauty, and everyone has a love for beauty…

After thinking for a while, she saw that Xiao Huai’an was still asleep, so she leaned in again.

This time, she kissed his soft, rosy lips.

Ye Xin Ran was as cautious as a dragonfly skimming the water, kissing him briefly before pulling back immediately.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Huai’an’s lips were soft.

Ye Xin Ran, like a mischievous child, couldn’t resist. Seeing that Xiao Huai’an hadn’t moved, she pecked him again.

This time, her kiss lasted longer, and she even sucked on his lips for a moment.

This man sleeps so soundly, he doesn’t even realize he’s being taken advantage of!

Ye Xin Ran thought to herself as she pulled back.

But before she could pull away completely, a large hand encircled her from behind, trapping her in place and pulling her back toward him.

The next moment, the little mouth that had just stolen a kiss was taken in by Xiao Huai’an, who wasn’t satisfied with a brief touch.

He relished the warmth on her lips, then pried her mouth open, continuing his conquest.

Ye Xin Ran’s eyes widened in shock, and a soft “Mm” escaped her lips.

She tried to turn her head to escape, but her neck was held in place by Xiao Huai’an’s large hand.

After a long while, Xiao Huai’an finally lifted his head, his gaze dangerous, his voice hoarse and almost unrecognizable: “Don’t test me like this!”

I might lose control.

Ye Xin Ran was stunned and didn’t immediately respond.

When she finally saw the desire in his eyes, she realized just what she had provoked earlier!

This man really couldn’t resist being teased…

But now, the look in his eyes was so tempting, it made one want to drown in it…

Ye Xin Ran broke into a bright smile, tilting her head slightly, and kissed his moist lips again.

Their bodies were tightly pressed together. Xiao Huai’an’s rough hands stroked her neck, making her shiver with each touch.

In a daze, she felt something hot pressing against her.

Ye Xin Ran’s face turned even redder!