Shen Zhiyi sat down at the table, took a sip of water to calm himself down, and then said, "Dui'er, tomorrow you find some craftsmen to build a cold spring in the inner room of my house."
"Furthermore, today's matter must be handled properly, and not a single detail should be leaked."
She had thought about it.
This mermaid is a matter of her life and fortune. She is so precious and difficult to care for that she can only feel at ease if she takes care of her personally.
“Okay.” Dui’er nodded. “Don’t worry, Miss, I will definitely take care of it.”
Those who helped today were all trusted servants from the household.
The young lady held their indentures in her hand, unafraid that they would leak them.
Just to be on the safe side, we still need to make some arrangements.
Give them some money, and then give them a little more pressure.
Dui'er accepted the order and left.
Only Shen Zhiyi and Qingyuan remained in the room.
Shen Zhiyi moved a chair and sat down by the tub. Looking at the handsome man leaning against the tub wall, she felt as if she were seeing a mountain of gold.
He was tall, and the bucket was too small.
This prevented his shoulders, back, and collarbone from fully submerging in the water.
Shen Zhiyi swept her hand over his pinkish skin, picked up a damp cloth, and patted the exposed skin on his body.
cheeks, behind the ears, neck, collarbone...
Cool water droplets rolled down.
Qingyuan sighed and breathed heavily, then gently lifted his eyelids.
Sunlight streaming through the window illuminated Shen Zhiyi's profile, giving her hair and half her cheek a golden edge.
Her expression was focused, her long eyelashes were lowered, and her lips were full and round, with a deep red color and a faint sheen.
Her pale hand, holding a damp cloth, brushed across his neck.
Qingyuan's Adam's apple bobbed heavily.
Her previously pale pink skin turned a light red again.
Shen Zhiyi was surprised and threw away the handkerchief, looked up and met his eyes.
"You're awake?!"
"How are you? Are you feeling better?" She anxiously scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on him. "Did you get burned? Are you in a lot of pain?"
Her brow furrowed slightly with concern. "I'm sorry, I didn't know you can't touch hot water."
Did I just make you uncomfortable again?
"Huh? Why is my skin red again?"
She stared intently into his eyes.
Even though he was burned like this, he didn't shed a single tear.
He wasn't afraid of pain or burns.
She scooped up another handful of water, intending to splash it on his chest.
Qingyuan took her hand.
"Are you worried about me?" His voice was a little hoarse.
His deep blue eyes gazed at her silently, scanning her expression inch by inch with a probing look mixed with confusion.
Ordinary humans would always be afraid of him.
But she wasn't afraid at all; instead, she said he was an auspicious omen, and she wasn't angry even when he splashed water on her.
Instead, she repaid evil with kindness and took care of him wholeheartedly.
Qingyuan's eyes flickered slightly.
I recalled the purpose of my trip.
Hundreds of years ago, the ancestors of the Shen family fell in love with a mermaid and made a pact.
Their descendants naturally possess the ability to help merfolk regain their demonic powers.
The merfolk will also ensure that they can travel freely in the sea.
only……
He didn't know what this ability was.
Could it be that it was purely out of kindness?
Shen Zhiyi said, "Of course I'm worried about you!"
She held his hand, her eyes shining with unwavering sincerity. "Right now, you are the most important person to me."
"No one can surpass you anymore."
"Lord Qingyuan, you must believe in my sincerity."
Ideally, I'd like to shed a few tears because I'm so moved.
She gazed at him longingly.
A sudden surge of emotion welled up within me.
He suddenly let go of her hand, plunged into the water, and his ears turned bright red.
Glug glug...
Shen Zhiyi stared wide-eyed at the rising bubbles.
Why are you burying your face in it?!
Wouldn't that be a waste of those little pearls?!
She reached into the water, cupped his face, and forcefully pulled him out. "Why are you avoiding me?"
Skin to skin.
The lines on Qingyuan's forehead deepened.
His breathing was erratic, and he suddenly reached out and pulled her into the bathtub.
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