Chapter 388: Long Life
However, no matter what, it was still very enjoyable to hear someone like Shen Yu reading a storybook to her.
A smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she struggled to open her eyes. Her vision went from blurry to clear, and then she seemed to be frightened and quickly closed her eyes again.
She was shocked to see Shen Yu reading a storybook.
Could this be what it means to dream at night about what you think about during the day?
"Xiao Wan? Are you awake?"
Shen Yu asked softly with some uncertainty. He put down the storybook and looked carefully, but saw that Wen Wan still had her eyes closed.
He pulled the corner of his mouth in dismay, then held Wen Wan's hand again and said gently, "Xiao Wan, it snowed heavily today. Didn't you say that when the snowflakes were flying, we should dig out the osmanthus wine we buried and drink it?"
"You said it must be wonderful to enjoy the snow and brew wine under the red plum tree. Now there's snow, the red plums are blooming, and I've sent people to dig up the wine. The only thing missing is you. It's time for you to wake up..."
These days, Shen Yu stayed by Wen Wan's side, chattering beside her bed every day, which had become a habit.
Just like before, he didn't expect a response, but suddenly, he felt a tickle on his palm.
He lowered his head in a daze, staring at Wen Wan's hand.
Then he saw her white fingers actually move.
"Xiao Wan..." Shen Yu choked in his throat.
The real touch was not only thrilling to Shen Yu, but also to Wen Wan.
She opened her eyes and looked at Shen Yu without blinking, watching him go from shock to joy, and then from joy to heartache.
The seven-foot-tall man had red eyes, and it seemed that he would cry in the next second.
"Please don't cry." Wen Wan said weakly, "I don't know how to comfort you."
She hadn't spoken for a long time, and her voice was very hoarse, but to Shen Yu's ears, it sounded like the sound of nature.
He held her hand, rested his forehead on the back of her hand, and kissed her hand in a pious gesture.
Wen Wan couldn't hide her emotion when she saw him like this.
"I'm fine. I'll live a long life. Don't worry."
Although she was weak, she was anxious to comfort him.
Shen Yu was stunned for a moment, his heart softening.
He rubbed his cheek against the back of her hand and said, "Yeah, it's going to be okay. I'm going to live a long life, too."
After they finished speaking, they were both stunned.
Perhaps even they themselves did not expect that after reuniting, what they comforted each other about was their own safety.
This is the connection of souls, believing in each other's character and also believing in each other's sincerity.
Shen Yu carefully helped Wen Wan up. Wen Wan turned her head and saw snowflakes falling outside the window.
At dusk, the pure white snowflakes were dyed with a touch of pink, and when the wind blew, they playfully rippled in the air.
Shen Yu followed her gaze and took her into his arms, "Isn't it beautiful?"
"Um."
Shen Yu said softly, “We will take Yan Sui to see such beautiful scenery every winter.”
Every winter thereafter?
Wen Wan looked up in surprise, "What do you want to do?"
Shen Yu was silent for a moment, then suddenly revealed a sharp look.
"Xiao Wan, you want a peaceful and happy world, right?"
This question stumped Wen Wan. She lowered her head guiltily, "Uh... I'm just a woman, how could I have so many admirers..."
Shen Yu sneered, "Other women wouldn't dare to think about it, but you must have thought about it."
Wen Wan still refused to admit it. She had long understood a truth in life: one should only do what is appropriate for one's position. Doing things that were not in line with one's status would only make one a laughing stock.
She then said ambiguously, "Who doesn't want a peaceful world? Wouldn't it be nice if everyone could live in peace and happiness?"
Shen Yu's deep gaze almost melted into hers.
After a moment, he patted her head lovingly and said, "It's okay. Time...will prove everything."
*
It snowed for the next two days.
There was a thick layer of snow in the yard. Xiang Tu took a broom to sweep the snow, but Wen Wan was holding a hand warmer and leaning on the window to call him.
"Don't sweep it. After all, no one else comes to this yard. Just leave it as it is. It looks pretty good."
Xiang Tu hesitated for a moment and put the broom back.
He walked to the window eagerly and pushed it inwards, "Girl, don't blow the wind here. The master will scold me if he sees you."
Wen Wan glanced at him and said, "There's no wind at the moment. Besides, when did you become so timid?"
Xiang Tu shrank his neck in frustration. "Things are different now. You don't know that when the master heard about your whereabouts, he rushed to the capital without sleeping for days and nights. We were all worried that he would fall to his death on horseback."
After he finished speaking, he looked around guiltily, and seeing that there was no one around, he dared to continue in a low voice:
"Miss, the master said that if you have any accidents again, we will all be buried with you. So for the sake of our lives, you must take care of yourself."
Hearing this, Wen Wan sneered, "He's just trying to scare you. You don't know him well enough. He's very clear about right and wrong. He's not the kind of person who takes his anger out on others."
She yawned and said lazily, "But don't worry. I want to get better soon more than anyone else. I miss my son so much I'm going crazy. I'm just hoping to get better so I can go see him."
When Yan Sui was mentioned, Wenwan's eyes dimmed.
Xiang Tu sighed upon seeing this, "Miss, we all miss the young master very much, but... the master said that for his own good, it would be wise for us not to contact him and prevent anyone from tracking his location until the matter is accomplished. So, let's just endure it."
Wen Wan knew this truth very well, but she was just saying it to satisfy her craving.
She was in very weak health. Whether she could endure the tossing and turning on the road was another matter. But it would be troublesome if she hindered Shen Yu.
He Qingqing never thought that they would hide under the He family's nose, so this place is actually the safest.
Wen Wan suddenly remembered something, "I haven't seen Chen Yu these past two days. What has he been doing? What's new in the city these days? Let me hear it."
Xiang Tu responded, closed the window despite her objection, and came in through the main door.
He took out a plate of snacks and placed it next to Wen Wan's hand, then slowly began to speak.
"My master didn't tell me what he was going to do. He said I was a big mouth. Now that I know, you will know too."
"The doctor said that you shouldn't worry too much and should take good care of yourself, so the master said that he would take care of these troublesome matters."
As Xiang Tu spoke, he gave her a resentful look, as if he was dissatisfied with Wen Wan for being a burden to him.
Wen Wan shook her head and laughed, then pulled out a silver ingot from her bosom and threw it over. "Come on, it's not a big deal, I'll give you some compensation."
Xiang Tu took the silver and his mood immediately turned from gloomy to sunny, with a bright smile.
"Thank you, girl!"
He rolled his eyes, came closer, and said in a low voice, "Actually, even if the master doesn't tell me, I know where they went."
Wen Wan raised her eyebrows and asked, "Where did you go?"
He said mysteriously to the Earth God, "Go and meet someone."
Wen Wan really wanted to beat Xiang Tu, the little fat guy, to death! He had to poke him before he could say anything, didn't he?
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