Xu Nuo wrapped her long silk scarf around Li Xian's waist to secure the handkerchief.
Just then, the water boiled, so Li Xian carried her into the room with one arm and brought in hot water for her.
Xu Nuo was checking her bag when she looked up with a long face.
Li Xian's heart skipped a beat: "What's wrong?"
Her voice sounded somewhat helpless: "It's all wet."
All the change of clothes and towels are inside.
Li Xian didn't say anything, took her towel, went out to wash it clean, wrung it out, and gave it to her.
He then rummaged through a box in the corner of the room and took out the bottom item.
Xu Nuo could see clearly that it was a small cloth bag.
He took out some clothes from inside and handed them to her, explaining, "These are my mother's; the fabric is quite soft."
His clothes were all made of coarse cloth; she probably wouldn't feel comfortable wearing them.
Xu Nuo took it: "Thank you."
Li Xian shook his head, lit the candle for her, and left.
By candlelight, she removed her dress.
…
Li Xian brought water into the kitchen and quickly washed up and changed his clothes.
He has excellent hearing and can hear faint sounds coming from another room.
His gaze fell on the handkerchief at his waist, his eyes incredibly tender.
Xu Nuo changed her clothes and opened the door. Li Xian was sitting in the hall with his back to her.
He was brushing her shoes.
He cleaned the black mud off his white shoes.
Hearing the sound, he turned around.
The black cheongsam was a spring/summer style, with short sleeves and thin silk that accentuated her slender waist. The gold trim around her delicate white neck made her look like a precious gem, and every smile and glance radiated charm.
She stood barefoot on the doorframe, and seeing him staring blankly without saying a word, she looked down at her clothes and said, "Does this not suit you?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xian lowered his eyes and said in a low voice, "It suits you very well."
It looks great.
Upon hearing that it was a compliment, Xu Nuo's eyes immediately curved into crescent moons: "Thank you... Achoo!"
In early autumn, it's easy to catch a chill.
He put down what he was holding, carried her to the edge of the bed, and wrapped her tightly in a blanket.
Xu Nuo, who was wrapped up too tightly: "..."
Hey, why don't you take your hand out of my hands?
The little bundle, wrapped up in a ball with only its head sticking out, struggled in protest. Li Xian realized something was wrong and moved her around.
"I'm going to check on the ginger tea." He blushed slightly and left.
After a while, he stood by the door and said softly, "The ginger tea is ready."
Xu Nuo was wrapped in a blanket and dozing off when she heard this, and mumbled an "Mmm" in her sleep.
He carried her to the kitchen.
The ginger tea was steaming hot, with plenty of rock sugar in it, and you could smell the warm, sweet ginger aroma.
The half-bowl in front of her had cooled down. She took a sip, and a spicy taste filled her mouth and nose.
She has never really liked the taste of ginger.
Seeing her frown, Li Xian asked her, "Spicy?"
Xu Nuo nodded with a bitter face.
Li Xian added two more pieces of rock sugar, stirred them until they melted, and then held the bowl to her lips.
Xu Nuo didn't reach out; instead, she lowered her head and took a sip.
Li Xian's hand trembled slightly.
Li Xian finished half a bowl of ginger tea in one gulp, but she had to swallow it in small sips like a cat.
Seeing that she had finished drinking, he took the bowl away, went outside to wash it clean with water, and scalded the bowl for her. When Xu Nuo saw him putting something in the bowl, she tilted her head and asked him, "What is it?"
Li Xian turned around: "Red bean porridge."
The cooked red beans were thick and sticky, with dates and rock sugar added, and had a slightly glutinous, familiar taste.
Li Xian placed the porridge in front of him, sipped it a few times for her, then looked up and saw her staring at him. He asked, "What's wrong?"
Xu Nuo shook her head, her eyes darting around guiltily.
How could she possibly admit that she was captivated by his good looks and momentarily stunned?
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