Chapter 18: Make it clear that you like me

Jiang Chen hesitated and did not answer.

"You're ignoring me again and making me sad every day," Gu Feihai interjected, leaning his upper body through the skylight, "but I like it. I like it so much."

When he interrupted her, Xu Nuo realized that he was dressed very formally today, wearing a black and white combat uniform, with neatly combed curly hair, and without any earrings or necklaces.

She looked at him: "Were you beaten?"

Although this person concealed it very well, his cheek was clearly swollen, his right eye socket was slightly blue, and there was a trace of blood on his forehead.

Gu Feihai's tail was hanging in the air, flapping back and forth: "You said you didn't love me, but you can find out something like this. Are you heartbroken?"

Xu Nuo:...She is happy.

"Okay, to satisfy your curiosity," Gu Feihai said, "In short, I was knocked down by the mutant you killed five days ago, before you even discovered it."

Xu Nuo: "Wait, five days ago? I was unconscious for five whole days?"

Jiang Chen met her gaze and nodded, "You underwent reconstructive surgery shortly after you fell into a coma. However, perhaps because you were too close to the core, your mental body was damaged and you haven't regained consciousness. So, I decided to take you out of the hospital and take you to the White Tower for treatment. Look, we're almost there."

When Xu Nuo looked out the window, he found that there was endless yellow sand outside and a desolate scene.

Jiang Chen continued, "That mutant specifically targeted guides. That's how Minister Fu got injured. Just as Song Ke had asked a senior to get her to safety, you showed up and nearly let it get away. But it was thanks to you that the situation was resolved successfully. The mutant's core A-class sentinels were indestructible, and the guide had to be joined forces with them."

Is it really that even an A-level sentinel can’t be broken? But she clearly saw that the monster was frightened to his knees by Wei Yan, just like her.

His image at that time was really scary. If Xu Nuo didn't know him, he might have thought that the original boss had appeared in advance.

After surviving the disaster, Xu Nuo wanted to see him for some reason.

The moment the sentry fell from the sky, covered in black mist and ice crystals, something took root in her heart and grew wildly.

She wanted to see him and ask about things she had once deliberately ignored but were now obvious. For example, he wasn't always approachable to everyone, but only to her. He never accepted the Guide's cleansing, but tacitly allowed her to. The spirit group had no defenses against her tentacles...

Yes, whether intentionally or unintentionally, Wei Yan's attitude towards her was always misunderstood, but he was unwilling to explain, which led to Xu Nuo also... misunderstanding it later.

At some point, she began to be obsessed with his overly intimate behavior and to explore his intentions of helping others. She was unwilling to admit that she cared, but was also afraid that he had other intentions. In the end, she was so annoyed that she simply accused him of a crime without her permission and tried to find an excuse to get away with it. However, after blurting out everything, she felt extremely bitter.

Now she finally understood that it was all because - she had a good impression of him, maybe even liked him a little.

Xu Nuo wasn't someone who couldn't face her feelings. In this world, only her childhood friend Qi Qian had ever given her a sense of security. They had supported each other through five years in the scavenger district, becoming like family. As for Wei Yan, she admittedly loved his strength, gentleness, and special treatment. Even though they had only known each other for a short time, she felt a surge of joy upon meeting him.

She realized her feelings and wanted to make it clear to Wei Yan. If he admitted, they would get along openly and wait for the day when their feelings were strong enough to be together. If he denied, she would draw a clear line and stay away from him, so as not to make her feel distracted all day long.

As for his secrets, the black fog, and his strength exceeding A-level, she didn't care. At this moment, she just wanted to confirm whether the other party had the same feelings as her.

"Where's Wei Yan?" she repeated.

No one answered her. Jiang Chen lowered his head like a quail and pretended to count ants. Gu Feihai continued to talk to himself: "My dear, don't you even ask why I was knocked down?"

Xu Nuo sat up, approached his upside-down face, and said seriously: "You must know where Wei Yan is, please tell me."

Gu Feihai covered his chest and said, "You actually begged me for a wild man outside. I feel so jealous."

After saying this, he glanced meaningfully at the roof of the car.

Xu Nuo understood, raised his hands to grab the edge of the skylight and tried to climb up. Both the upper and lower sides shouted in panic:

"Auntie, you haven't finished the infusion yet!"

"My dear, there's no rush!"

Xu Nuo looked down at the IV needle on the back of his hand and took a second to make the decision to apologize to the nurse/brother.

"Promise!" "Dear!"

"Finish the infusion."

The familiar clear voice came from the roof of the car, stopping her hand from pulling out the needle.

Xu Nuo held the needle tightly and asked, "Senior, why don't you come down?"

The roof fell silent.

Xu Nuo was annoyed by his frugal nature and simply continued to remove the needle. Wei Yan added, "It will make it easier to see clearly."

"Will you come down later?"

"Need not."

"Even without eating?"

"……Need not."

"There's always a time to come down, right?"

“…”

He was speechless for a long time. After Xu Nuo got over his initial impulse, he didn't want to exert himself anymore and simply lay down to wait for the infusion to finish.

She lay flat on her back with her head tilted back, gazing at the wide-open skylight. There was nothing outside, only the gray sky. In this small space, Wei Yan was unwilling to reveal even a corner of his clothes to her.

She turned over, curled up with her knees hugged, feeling a little sad.

Before, when she was upset, he was flirting with her all the time. Now that she wanted to break the ice, he inexplicably pretended to be cool and distant. It seemed that he was the one who controlled the pace and her emotions from beginning to end.

Xu Nuo hugged the quilt tightly and gritted his teeth in hatred.

I don't care whether he is avoiding me or is really distant. After the infusion is finished, I must have a serious talk with him. Even if it is the end of the world, I have to make things clear. Don't try to escape.