In the dead of night, all was quiet. Moonlight shone through the gaps in the curtains onto the bed, illuminating Mu Liuyun curled up.
He closed his eyes tightly, his brows furrowed, and his expression was so tense that it seemed he was about to scream at any moment.
Even in his sleep, he could clearly feel that he was trapped in a terrible nightmare.
Suddenly, Mu Liuyun opened her eyes and gasped for breath.
His forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, which slid down his cheeks and soaked his pillowcase.
"Was it just a dream...?"
His lips trembled as he murmured softly, his voice filled with doubt and fear.
And for some reason, his voice was a little hoarse, even though he had rested for half a day and it was fine by dinner time that evening.
Then, Mu Liuyun slowly stretched out her right hand and gently stroked her face. When her fingertips touched her skin, she couldn't help but frown, feeling that it was wet and sticky, obviously soaked in sweat.
"call..."
Finally calming down, he let out a long breath, trying to calm himself down, but his wildly beating heart just couldn't get back to normal.
"Thank goodness it was just a dream... But why would I dream about Xiaoxi doing that kind of thing to me?"
Recalling the dream she had just had, Mu Liuyun's face instantly turned bright red.
In that absurd dream, he was subjected to all sorts of things, both those he could and couldn't do, by Mu Xiaoxi, whom he had always treated like a younger sister!
This was so intriguing that he still feels deeply ashamed when he thinks about it now.
"Could it be... that I've actually been secretly hoping for this to happen?"
No, impossible!
Mu Liuyun shook his head vigorously, trying to shake this absurd thought out of his mind. However, the more he resisted recalling the dream, the clearer the blush-inducing scene in the dream appeared before his eyes, making him increasingly agitated.
"Stop talking nonsense."
Mu Liuyun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a self-deprecating smile. She shook her head gently, then slowly closed her eyes, preparing to continue sleeping.
However, just as he was about to fall asleep, he suddenly felt a warm sensation coming from behind him, followed by two soft touches against his back.
Chu Yaqin?
The moment the thought crossed her mind, Mu Liuyun immediately dismissed it.
Based on his knowledge of Chu Yaqin's figure, he was certain that the person behind him could not possibly be Chu Yaqin.
Who could it be? It's so hard to guess!
Although he was reluctant to admit it, the inexplicable familiarity in the touch surged into his heart like a tide, making it impossible for him to ignore.
Mu Liuyun swallowed hard, her heart pounding faster than usual.
He took a deep breath and mustered his courage to slowly turn his head. When his eyes met that face, he froze. It was indeed Mu Xiaoxi with a peaceful sleeping face!
At this moment, Mu Xiaoxi looked very satisfied, with her arms wrapped around Mu Liuyun and holding her tightly in her arms.
Looking at the seemingly heartwarming scene before her, Mu Liuyun couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion: "Back then, that little girl who needed me to constantly cherish and protect her in my arms, is now able to lift me up..."
Mu Liuyun didn't say what she was going to say next, but immediately blushed and only sighed, "It's really strong and powerful."
At this thought, Mu Liuyun seemed to suddenly realize something, and her face instantly turned deathly pale. The cold sweat that had appeared on her forehead due to nervousness now turned into tears rolling down her cheeks.
Because he finally realized a cruel truth: everything he experienced in his dream was reality.
Thinking about how he had done such a thing to Mu Xiaoxi (passively), how he had betrayed his newly-dated girlfriend (forcedly), and how he even felt... (spontaneously)
Mu Liuyun's face instantly turned bright red, a strong sense of shame welled up in his heart, and he even felt like crying.
Having lived two lives, Mu Liuyun had always upheld moral principles, earning him the title of a moral exemplar among his neighbors. Yet, at this very moment, he had committed such an absurd and shameful mistake, leaving him utterly mortified.
At that moment, all he wanted to do was rush into the bathroom and take a cold shower to calm himself down as quickly as possible. After all, the ambiguous pink light in the room was constantly flickering and dancing, as if countless tiny hands were gently scratching at his heartstrings, making his mind a mess and almost incapable of thinking normally.
So he slowly crawled toward the bedside, and just as he was about to find the slippers, Mu Xiaoxi, who was sound asleep, seemed to sense something was wrong.
Her lips trembled slightly, and she murmured a few words that Mu Liuyun couldn't understand.
Immediately afterwards, she stretched out her fair and delicate arms and, like a nimble snake, swiftly and powerfully embraced Mu Liuyun tightly, pulling him back into her arms.
Mu Liuyun was completely unprepared for this situation and was caught off guard when Mu Xiaoxi hugged her tightly.
Mu Xiaoxi not only hugged Mu Liuyun, but also pressed his head hard against her chest, as if she wanted to stuff his whole body into her.
For a moment, Mu Liuyun felt her breathing quicken, her heart pound like a drum, and her whole body stiffen like a piece of wood.
It wasn't until the faint, unique "Xiao Yun fragrance" emanating from Mu Liuyun continuously filled Mu Xiaoxi's nostrils that she seemed to find great satisfaction and gradually relaxed the strength in her arms.
Even so, she still held Mu Liuyun tightly and refused to let go, muttering to herself.
Only when she got closer could Mu Liuyun hear what Mu Xiaoxi was saying.
"Xiaoyun, I really like you so much, for you I'm going to..."
"...Was that sleep talking?"
Mu Liuyun gazed silently at Mu Xiaoxi, whose eyes remained tightly closed, showing no sign of waking up.
Helpless, Mu Liuyun sighed softly, as if he had accepted the reality. He simply shifted his body, found a comfortable position in Mu Xiaoxi's arms, and slowly lay down.
Recalling the past, Mu Liuyun couldn't help but feel a complex mix of emotions.
To be honest, he never expected that Mu Xiaoxi would not treat him as a brother or a substitute, but would treat him as her boyfriend from beginning to end.
Are children these days so precocious?
When they first met, Mu Xiaoxi was only six years old!
However, this is not the crux of the problem.
What truly matters is that the girl he raised with all his heart is deeply in love with him.
Faced with this situation, what should he do?
On one side is the gentle and kind Chu Yaqin, and on the other side is the innocent and naive Mu Xiaoxi. Both are rare and wonderful women in the world.
However, looking back at himself, he might have been considered decent before, but now he has unknowingly become what people often call a scumbag...
Bathed in the soft pink light, Mu Liuyun couldn't help but turn her gaze to the window.
The night was deep, and countless stars twinkled in the vast sky.
This long night seems destined to be a sleepless one.
Ten minutes later.
"zzz......snoring......"
"Hehe, even when my brother snores, it's so cute~"
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