"What happened to your hand?"
Sheng Xia's tone carried a hint of pity that she herself hadn't noticed, her brows furrowed slightly, her face full of reluctance.
It hadn't been long since I'd seen her, but her long, strong, and beautiful fingers were now red and swollen, with a faint yellow liquid seeping out.
It looked like it was in a lot of pain, yet he didn't react at all?
Upon hearing Shengxia's question, Xingmu lowered his eyes slightly, quietly concealing the surging love within them.
He instinctively hid his hands behind his back, blinked his clear, light blue eyes, and spoke slowly and honestly.
"It's nothing, I just got a bit cold while washing the mushrooms. Don't worry, Sister Shengxia, it'll be fine soon, you won't become ugly."
His words carried a hint of urgency, as if he feared that Sheng Xia would dislike him because of it.
After speaking, she nervously stretched out her hand, raised her head, and carefully glanced at Sheng Xia. Her blue eyes were watery, as if they were filled with tears.
A secret pity welled up in Sheng Xia's heart, and she subconsciously softened her voice: "It's okay, it'll be over soon."
He gazed longingly at the sweltering summer, his hands trembling with excitement.
Xingmu tried hard to control himself: "Okay, thank you, Sister Shengxia. You've worked so hard." He couldn't help but take a step forward, his clear blue eyes without a trace of impurity.
"Tsk~" Fox Snow let out a soft snort, her eyelids slightly lifted, her narrow fox eyes full of mockery.
He looked at Xingmu with a surge of disdain, thinking to himself: You're still too green to play the victim.
In his opinion, Xingmu's actions were nothing special and couldn't compare to Xiao Mianyang's gentleness and thoughtfulness.
Sister Xiaxia wouldn't fall for that kind of trick!
However, at this moment, Shengxia's heart stirred slightly. Looking at Xingmu's somewhat uneasy appearance, a strange emotion welled up in her heart.
She didn't know why she was concerned about Xingmu's injury, but in that instant, she seemed to see her vulnerable self from the past.
She sighed softly and said carefully.
"Thank you for your kindness. Next time... be careful when washing mushrooms. Raise your hand a little so I can see."
She had originally intended to say not to send him off, but when she suddenly met his pure eyes, she changed her mind and swallowed the words that would hurt the beast.
When Xingmu heard Shengxia's concern, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and his heart was filled with warmth.
He carefully reached out and obediently offered it to Sheng Xia.
Sister Shengxia cares about him too!
There's a chance!
He must fight for it!
The moment she touched his hands, Shengxia could clearly feel him trembling.
It hurts so much...
My heart suddenly clenched in the sweltering summer heat.
Even with all that swelling, he acts like nothing's wrong...
In the height of summer, she dared not touch the red, swollen, and oozing area, but instead held his wrist with one hand and his fingertips with the other.
Xingmu trembled again, in excitement.
Noticing his trembling, Shengxia looked up and saw that his eyes were red at the corners, his forehead was covered in fine sweat, and his crystal blue eyes looked like they might burst into tears at any moment.
Shengxia was heartbroken.
A pang of pity crossed her heart, and the urge to hold the boy in her arms and comfort him stirred within her.
In the height of summer, she asked softly, "Does it hurt?"
Xingmu obediently shook her head: "It doesn't hurt, sister, please continue."
Shengxia: "..." It's not her fault for thinking the wrong thing.
The girl lowered her eyes, her fair cheeks flushed red in the sunlight, her brows furrowed slightly, and her eyes were full of worry.
Seeing Sheng Xia's concern for Xing Mu, Hu Xue felt a strong sense of crisis rising within her, a sense of unease directed at Xing Mu...
A sly glint flashed in his narrow, alluring fox-like eyes. He took two steps forward without leaving a trace, turned his head, and buried his face in her neck.
Distract yourself~
She murmured seductively, "Sister Xiaxia~ You look so beautiful when you're treating patients~~"
As soon as he finished speaking, he squinted his eyes and took two big, intoxicating sniffs.
It's like something out of a pervert.
Distracted by Hu Xue, the budding feelings of spring vanished instantly, leaving only a slight shyness.
Sheng Xia's lips twitched, she shrank her neck, blushed and lowered her eyes, looking at Xing Mu's intact and beautiful hand, then withdrew her hand and gave him some instructions.
"Okay, just be more careful next time, it'll be fine."
"Thank you, Sister Shengxia, I will pay you!" Xingmu's eyes sparkled.
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The next morning
When summer arrives, the kids are already in school.
Suddenly, I felt a bit lonely at home...
She had just sat down at the dining table when she heard Wan'er's voice.
"Mom, Dad, I'm home!"
Aoki, who was knitting, looked up in surprise, threw the yarn onto the sofa, and greeted him with a bright smile.
"Kid~ Why are you back now?"
"Dad Aoki, I skipped class..." Sheng Wan raised her chubby little hand, touched the tip of her nose, and said in a soft voice.
After she finished speaking, she didn't forget to steal a glance at his expression.
Aoki walked over with a bright smile, picked her up in his arms, and said with a hearty laugh.
"Skipping class is good. Wan'er is still young, so it doesn't matter whether she goes to school or not. It's perfect that your mother is bored at home. You can skip class more often and go home to keep your mother company."
As he spoke, he carefully placed Sheng Wan next to Sheng Xia and smiled at Sheng Xia with a pleading expression.
Summer: "..." Is this how you teach a baby?
Yang Yunyun came out of the kitchen carrying food. She was stunned when she saw Sheng Wan, and then asked with concern.
"Why is Wan'er back?"
Were you bullied at school? Scolded by a teacher? Or... did some clueless guy confess his feelings to you?
In that instant, countless reasons came to Yang Yun's mind, each one causing him great distress. He wished he could go to the school, drag out all the beasts, and interrogate them all...
"I skipped class." Sheng Wan looked up, her voice soft and childlike, and repeated what she had just said.
It's too easy; she knows everything the teacher taught. It's so boring.
Upon hearing this, Yang Yun's heart, which had been pounding, instantly settled. He arranged the food, looked at Sheng Wan, and said with a light smile.
"If you don't want to go up, then don't. Wan'er must be hungry, right? Eat more with your mother later."
Poor thing, she's gotten so thin from just attending class.
From now on, he will tutor Wan'er at home, so she won't have to go to school and suffer.
Thinking of this, his beautiful peach blossom eyes sparkled, and his cool voice carried a hint of excitement.
"Wan'er, don't worry about your studies. Starting today, your father will take time to teach you."
As soon as he finished speaking, he naturally placed a large bowl of shrimp and egg custard in front of Sheng Xia, and put the bowl that was originally meant for Jiao Su in front of Sheng Wan.
I plan to make Jiao Su again later.
Hearing Yang Yun's comforting words, Sheng Wan was utterly devastated.
How can Yang Yun's father be so kind...
Unfortunately, she wasn't a beastman who studied.
Seeing this, Hu Xue smiled, gently patted Yang Yun's shoulder, and said in a clear and melodious voice.
"There's no need to teach Wan'er too much. She's still young, and learning is tiring. She'll naturally learn when she grows up." With Xia Xia as a role model, the kids won't be too far behind.
Besides, isn't skipping class just because you don't want to listen?
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