Indra didn't sleep a wink last night, and spent the whole day at the hospital. In the evening, he came to the torture chamber to receive his punishment.

Fortunately, the master remembered—no, it was Shi Xi who remembered Di Shi; otherwise, Di Shi would still be on the rack.

Indra: "Not troubled."

Di Xing took off his glasses, rubbed his dry eyes, and put them back on after his eyes felt less dry.

"You're not sleepy, but I am. I want to sleep."

"I didn't stop you."

Emperor Awakens: "..."

He was worried about leaving Indra alone in the torture chamber. What if Indra had a sudden change of heart and ordered his men to torture him?

"I'll call Shi Xi and have her talk to you."

Indra said fiercely, "You dare?"

Emperor Awakens: "...I...I dare not."

If he disturbs Miss Shi's rest now, his master will probably make him try the punishment he created himself.

His tone softened slightly, "Miss Shi has woken up and is fine. Although you failed to protect Miss Shi, you did find her, so this can be considered... making amends."

"Miss Shi didn't see you, so she even had her master call to ask about you."

"Tomorrow, you can't let Miss Shi see a...颓废弱的帝释 (a dejected and weak Di Shi)!"

Indra stood up and walked out. "Want to come back together?"

Emperor Awakens: "...Together."

It seems he talked for a long time but didn't get to the point.

He should have mentioned Shi Xi sooner, then he could have rested earlier.

**

The next morning.

After the blizzard, the capital city was covered in silver, making it exceptionally beautiful.

The warm rays of the morning sun shine on the pristine white earth, and the light reflected from the snow gives a sense of winter warmth.

A few playful rays of sunlight shone on Shi Xi's peaceful sleeping face, waking her up for a new day.

Shi Xi slowly opened her eyes, stretched out her fair and delicate hand, and blocked the warm light.

Di Chenxiao was wearing an apron, and his expression was no longer as dejected as yesterday; the hair at his temples had returned to black.

Shi Xi stayed in a ward on the top floor, which had everything she needed. If it weren't for the life detector and IV stand by the bed, no one would ever guess that this was a ward.

The man gently helped the girl up and said tenderly, "I made some white rice porridge, you can eat it in a bit."

After a night, Shi Xi's throat was not as sore as when she first woke up.

Shi Xi threw back the covers, intending to get out of bed.

Di Chenxiao stopped her and covered her with the blanket, saying, "I'll take care of whatever you want to do. You should rest."

Shi Xi: "..."

What she has to do, only she can do herself.

She bit her lip, blushing, and said, "I need to go to the toilet..."

Di Chenxiao: "..."

He couldn't help with this.

"I'll carry you there."

"No need, I can walk."

Shi Xi's body felt weak, but she could still walk.

Di Chenxiao was worried about Shi Xi, so he waited at the bathroom door. "Xi Xi, I'm right outside. Call me if you need anything."

"knew."

After using the restroom, Shi Xi felt much lighter.

On the bathroom sink were a blue toothbrush and a pink toothbrush. Shi Xi brushed her teeth briefly, not daring to use too much force—her mouth hurt.

But when she opened her mouth, it still stung a little, though it was bearable.

Shi Xi washed her eyes with water to clear her mind, but didn't wash the rest of her face.

Feeling refreshed, Shi Xi fiddled around for a while before opening the bathroom door, only to see a handsome face.

Di Chenxiao helped Shi Xi lean against the bed, covered her with a blanket, and made sure she wouldn't catch a cold before going to the kitchen to get some porridge.

The man holding the porridge and spoon added a touch of homey comfort to the scene.

Shi Xi took the bowl and spoon, "I'll eat by myself, you should eat some too."

"I'm not hungry, I'll feed you!"

"All right!"

Shi Xi first drank some warm water before accepting Di Chenxiao's feeding.

Shi Xi reached out and touched Di Chenxiao's hair, "Xiaoxiao, why... has your hair turned black again?"