Chapter 423 Being Manipulated by a Big and a Small Man
How long has it been here? These two are all lovey-dovey, and neither of them is paying any attention to it.
Before Huali and Shen Yu could react, Ao Bai kicked off with his hind legs and forcefully joined the fray on his small motorcycle.
then--
The enchanting atmosphere was instantly shattered by the sudden appearance of a "giant light bulb," disappearing completely.
Without a second thought, Shen Yu wanted to arrest Ao Bai.
But King Meow had already anticipated his move.
With a "thud," it precisely wedged its body into the small gap created by the pillow, while its fluffy tail wrapped around the young master's wrist first.
"It's too cold, King Meow doesn't want to sleep alone."
Like owner, like pet. Before Shen Yu could react, the fluffy touch and the warm scent of a kitten wafted over her.
He could only give Steward Ao's forehead a light tap, as if he were disgusted.
Ao Bai twitched his ears, taking it as a massage.
Hua Li saw through it but didn't say anything. She noticed the smile in the young master's eyes, leaned closer, and whispered, "Ao Bai said that it also likes the young master."
Shen Yu pursed her lips: "Really?"
"Meow." It's fake.
Foolish humans, you think you're loved by the Meow King, but actually the Meow King just feels cold.
But I, the Great King, will not say it; with a little trick, I will make you all fall at its feet.
After perfectly embedding his body between the two, Ao Bai peeked out from under the covers, revealing his round little head, and comfortably began to "gurgle".
Huali casually stroked the cat's head and then yawned sleepily.
Shen Yu silently pulled the blanket up higher and reached out to hug both the adult and the child in her arms.
In this cramped position, he took Karin's hand again, their fingers intertwined, and said, "Sleep."
Warm and cozy in the quilt, Huali listened to Aobai's lullaby and looked up contentedly to kiss his lips: "Young Master, goodnight."
"What does 'goodnight' mean?" Shen Yu asked softly.
Goodnight, I hope you have sweet dreams tonight and wake up full of energy the next day.
Shen Yu hugged her tighter. "Huali, goodnight." He looked up and placed a kiss on the girl's smooth forehead.
He gently touched the warm cat's head again, his tone indulgent: "Ao Bai, goodnight."
The Meow King, who was pretending to sleep, suddenly bristled, and a few seconds later scoffed, "You ignored me just now, and now you're trying to bribe me? Humph..."
It nuzzled the young master's chin with its head and muttered, "I'll settle the score with you when I wake up."
...
The room became completely quiet.
The gentle moonlight cast a soft glow, outlining the three figures nestled closely together.
Finally, the young general could no longer control himself and the corners of his lips curled up wider and wider.
No words are needed, nor is intimacy required; all that is needed is for Kaori to exist peacefully in his life.
In his heart, this grassland called Canglan Prefecture was a place of gentle breezes, warm grass, and ever-shining stars.
*
But it may not be very clear either.
For example, right now.
The first rays of dawn shone through the windowpanes into the room.
In her sleep, Shen Yu always felt as if she was being bound by something.
My chest felt tight and I couldn't breathe properly. My hands and feet felt like they were tightly wrapped by some kind of flexible vine, and I couldn't move.
The young master struggled to break free from his deep sleep, only to find a furry mess in front of him when he opened his eyes.
He paused, turned his head, and let his tail slide down his face, feeling fine and itchy.
The first thing that catches the eye is the stunning beauty of the Ao Zongguan. It's sprawled out on its back, occupying half of the pillow, its furry belly bobbing up and down, its eyes half-open, soundly asleep.
Shen Yu tried to move, but found that her limbs were also pinned down, so she slowly lowered her gaze.
Karin had somehow rolled completely over to him, clinging to him like a koala seeking warmth.
Her head was resting on his left chest, her other arm was across his waist and abdomen, and one of her legs was pressing down on his legs without any politeness.
The story of a person and a cat vividly illustrates what it means to "sleep in someone else's bed and leave them nowhere to sleep."
Feeling the "pillow" beneath her move, Huali rubbed her face against it and then continued to snore away.
However, because of this small action, Shen Yu was completely "sealed" on the bed.
The young master was young and full of vigor. In addition, he had just woken up, and his body was in a state of extreme sensitivity and uncontrollability. At this moment, being tightly entwined by his beloved girl in such an unguarded manner, a surge of heat instantly rose up.
The blood flow suddenly accelerated, and the muscles involuntarily tensed up.
He wanted to move, but he didn't dare to.
He was afraid of waking the girl sleeping soundly beside him, and also afraid of... disturbing the beast within him that had suddenly been awakened.
After a moment of silence...
With a hint of helplessness, Shen Yu gently pressed her only free arm against her forehead, covering half of her face and also obscuring her eyes and brows that might betray her emotions.
The morning light filtered through the gaps between his fingers, casting dappled shadows on his straight nose and sharply defined jawline.
Shen Yu maintained this pose for a long time, which looked somewhat cool, but in reality, he had no other choice.
After a while, a soft, gritting laugh came from inside the room.
"Oh..."
"I've been completely dominated by this big and little brat for the rest of my life..."
*
"How could that be?" Huali shook her head righteously, using her chopsticks to take away the bun that Shen Yu had picked up. "Am I the kind of person who's greedy for money?"
"You are." Shen Yu said decisively, then turned to grab another one.
Huali once again interrupted, saying, "No way! I'm warning you, don't tarnish my image."
She urged, "Eat quickly, and after we finish, we'll go to the mine and show you how I treat money like dirt."
A smile flickered in Shen Yu's eyes as she took a sip of the hot soup. She had taken two cold showers early in the morning, thoroughly tiring herself out, while the culprit remained completely unaware.
Rosewood was chewing and chewing incessantly.
No wonder the young master's family is a wealthy family; their breakfast is so varied and elaborate, it's like a banquet.
While she was eating, she casually asked Changliu:
"What's all this on the table? I don't recognize any of it." I hope it won't be like last time when Wen Jin made a bunch of top-quality ingredients, but she didn't say a word and it was all wasted because she didn't know what she was talking about.
Upon hearing this, Changliu put down the communication stone and smiled as he added a few more large steamed buns to Huali's plate. "This medicinal meal was specially prepared by the kitchen at Madam's request this morning. It uses the finest herbs such as Cistanche deserticola and Morinda officinalis, which can strengthen the essence and nourish the vital energy. Please eat more."
Shen Yu paused in his soup-drinking motion.
Huali was puzzled but impressed. "No wonder they're from a wealthy family, they're so health-conscious." She had never heard of any of these meats or meats.
“Of course,” Changliu nodded. “This is the young master’s first time… um…?”
"If you keep talking nonsense, get back to the training ground and start training!" Shen Yu scolded, her ears turning red.
Huali innocently chewed on the "kidney-tonifying delicacy," and asked in confusion, "What's wrong with you? Your face is so red, is the soup spicy?"
Shen Yu turned her face away: "...Yes."
Huali: "Let me try it..."
"No!" The young master reacted with astonishing speed, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. He picked up the bowl of porridge, tilted his head back, and gulped it down in one go, then slammed the bowl down with a "thud." The movements were fluid and swift, yet carried a sense of hurried, disheveled awkwardness.
"If you want mines, we'll go there now."
Huali's eyes lit up instantly, and she grabbed his arm with her other hand. "Let's go, let's go, let's go now!"
Shen Yu stumbled as she was pulled, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief after regaining her balance.
After wiping away the lingering medicinal taste from the corner of his lips with his fingertip, he turned back and gave Changliu a warning look.
Changliu smiled and waved his hand, then lowered his head and continued spending money to boost his trending searches.
*
From the moment King Pear sat on his celestial horse, the smile on his lips never faded.
At this moment, she had already conjured up a picture in her mind of a sky full of rosy clouds, spiritual energy soaring into the heavens, and the ground covered with glittering spirit stones that would dazzle anyone's eyes.
However, when she actually arrived, Karin was completely stunned.
Because what lies before us is still an endless sea of grass.
It was even identical to the grasslands that Tianma had traveled through.
The only difference is that this place is not flat, but dotted with some rolling hills.
On the hills, there are large metal piles driven deep into the ground and engraved with complex runes, and the outlines of arrays are faintly visible on the ground.
The imagined "sparkling" effect did not appear.
"This is the spirit stone mine?"
Huali blinked, feeling that the difference between the buyer's show and the seller's show was quite large.
Just by looking at her expression, Shen Yu knew what she was thinking, and gently flicked her forehead.
"What are you thinking? The real mineral veins are buried deep underground. By relying on these 'Spirit Stabilizing Stakes' and 'Energy Gathering Arrays' to guide the spiritual energy, we can prevent the spiritual energy from dissipating and also ensure that the grassland ecosystem is not destroyed."
"If you want it, you have to be patient and pick it."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people walked out in an orderly fashion from behind a hill.
Shen Yu was highly renowned in Canglan Prefecture, so they disguised themselves before they arrived.
Therefore, no one recognized them.
"The workers here come from various grassland tribes, each responsible for their respective mines, and have signed long-term contracts with our family. They are familiar with this land and have their own rhythm."
Huali didn't notice the change in how she addressed the young master. She only watched as the herdsmen carried the rough stones, still smelling of earth and faintly glowing, onto the cart, and asked curiously:
"If they move them like this, what if someone can't resist secretly hiding a piece?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yu's amber eyes gleamed with a clear yet wild confidence.
"See those big chunks? They're brimming with spiritual energy, like torches in the night. There are sensor arrays set up all over the mining area; if they're taken out without being recorded, they'll be detected immediately."
Then he changed the subject, his tone revealing a worldly wisdom and sense of responsibility, even a hint of roguishness:
"As for those tiny ones, no bigger than a fingernail..." The young master chuckled, with the spirit unique to youth, "If the water is too clear, there will be no fish. People need to get a little bit of profit, so they'll have more energy to work and more hope for the future, right?"
Huali was slightly taken aback.
She suddenly realized that whether it was the young master, Luo Chuan, or even Wen Jin, they all possessed a clear-headed perspective befitting someone in a position of power.
In layman's terms, it means "down-to-earth".
Just as Luo Chuan wouldn't feel offended by being imitated, Shen Yu looked at these hardworking herdsmen with the same peaceful gaze.
Huali smiled silently, looking at the boy in the green sea, and suddenly felt that compared to the sparkling spirit stones, the young master was the most precious treasure.
As the two were talking, a melodious sound of a morin khuur (horsehead fiddle) suddenly drifted from afar.
The sound was intermittent, as if they were adjusting the tone.
Immediately afterward, the young men at the mine shouted, "Everyone, let's work harder today! General Shen has a happy occasion at home, so if we get the work done quickly, we'll light a bonfire tonight! Plenty of meat and wine!!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Yu immediately turned around.
Huali immediately understood: "I didn't see it, I won't drink it."
The young master chuckled and magically produced a gleaming pickaxe. "You've been longing to see your mine, haven't you? Go dig. Do more work so you don't keep glancing at other people."
Huali took it and carried it on her shoulder. "I reiterate that I didn't watch it. Don't wrong me."
The young master's clear voice was laced with venom, "You'd better really not have seen it, or else I..."
"What else would you do?!"
"...You'll find out later."
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