"You're just recovering, don't move around." Without waiting for a reply, Su Tang carefully unbuttoned his shirt, revealing his muscular chest.
She tried her best to act like a professional medical worker, but when the warm towel wiped his well-defined abdominal muscles and touched his skin, which was somewhat sensitive due to his illness, Su Tang could clearly feel his body tense up instantly, and even his breathing became a little heavier.
His skin was hot, and despite his weakness from illness, one could still feel the hidden strength in his muscles.
She looked up and met his eyes. Those deep eyes were no longer the delirium of a high fever, but were surging with fiery emotions.
Su Tang quickly looked away, her heart pounding, and her hands became somewhat flustered. After hurriedly wiping him up, she pulled the thin blanket over him.
At this moment, Qin Ye leaned against his sleeping bag, watching Su Tang's busy figure with a complex and tender look in his eyes.
Although he has been mostly asleep these past few days, he has also been awake intermittently a few times.
"Tangtang, you've had a tough time these past few days." Qin Ye's voice was still a little hoarse.
Su Tang turned around and smiled at him, but the weariness in her eyes was undeniable.
"I'm glad you're alright." She sat down next to him, reached out to touch his forehead, and only felt truly relieved after confirming that it was no longer feverish.
"It's all my fault."
“If I hadn’t insisted on coming to such a dangerous place, you wouldn’t have been injured or sick.”
Su Tang felt very guilty. If only she hadn't been so focused on the snow mountain adventure...
Qin Ye shook his head, reached out, and gently took her hand.
His hands were still somewhat weak, but the warmth of his palms was unwavering.
“It’s not your fault.” He looked into her eyes and said earnestly, “I’m very… happy to be here with you.”
He paused, as if organizing his thoughts, his dark eyes gazing intently at her.
"Really, Tangtang, although these past few days have been dangerous and I've been injured, I don't regret it at all. Being able to... being able to spend time alone with you like this, I feel... very happy and blissful."
This was the first time Qin Ye had expressed his feelings so directly.
Hearing his clumsy but sincere words, Su Tang felt a lump in her throat and her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
This man, who almost lost his life himself, was still comforting her and saying that he was very happy.
"Silly boy." Su Tang sniffed and gripped his hand tightly in return.
The snow has stopped.
In the past few days, in addition to taking care of Qin Ye, Su Tang has also been observing the situation outside.
After three consecutive days of heavy snow, the snow accumulation has become very thick.
She looked at the terrifyingly thick snow layer on the distant hillside and felt a vague unease.
She had previously received snow mountain survival training and had some understanding of the formation and power of avalanches.
“Qin Ye,” Su Tang’s expression turned serious, “the snow outside is too thick. I’m worried that if the temperature rises too quickly, or if there is any major tremor, it could trigger a large-scale avalanche.”
"Although we are currently in a safe position, this cave may not be able to withstand a major avalanche."
"We will find a way to move to a safer place as soon as possible."
Upon hearing this, Qin Ye's expression also turned serious.
He naturally understood this principle as well.
“You’re right.” He nodded. “Once I’ve regained some strength, we’ll figure out how to get down the mountain.”
However, it seems that fate is not planning to give them much time to prepare.
Just as they were discussing their next steps—
"Boom—boom—crack—"
A deafening roar, louder and more terrifying than ever before, suddenly came from the valley above their heads!
The sound was like a thousand horses galloping, or like an entire mountain range roaring and cracking!
The earth trembled violently, and many stones and dust fell from the top of the cave!
Qin Ye's face turned deathly pale instantly!
His pupils contracted sharply, and without thinking, he grabbed Su Tang's hand and used all his strength to pull her to the deepest part of the cave!
"Quick! It's an avalanche! A massive avalanche!" he roared hoarsely!
The two had just hidden in the deepest part of the cave and hadn't even had a chance to catch their breath when a deafening roar came from above and behind them!
"Boom—! Rumble—!"
The earth shook violently!
The entire cave seemed to tremble and groan under this terrifying power!
Countless snowflakes, carrying huge rocks and broken trees, roared down from the mountaintop like an angry beast, crashing heavily into the cave entrance where they had just taken refuge!
"Bang! Bang! Crack—!"
The light suddenly disappeared!
I was plunged into complete darkness!
Qin Ye reacted extremely quickly, almost at the same time as the avalanche, he shielded Su Tang with his body, using his broad back to block the avalanche from above.
Gravel and snow kept falling from the cave ceiling, making a dull thud.
"puff--"
Su Tang clearly heard a suppressed groan coming from the chest pressed against hers.
It's Qin Ye!
"Qin Ye?!"
Su Tang's heart clenched suddenly, her voice filled with barely suppressed panic.
"Qin Ye! How are you? Don't scare me!"
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