Now that things have reached this point, Xiaofan too started to feel nervous. The matters those council mbers were busy with had little to do with him; finding the antidote was Xiaofan's true objective.
That day, Bai Xue's father and her elder brother ca to her ho, ostensibly to discuss future matters, but in truth to probe Bai Xue's true thoughts. If the praise wasn't given to her, would she still continue to strive for the family?
Bai Xue was an exceedingly clever woman. Although she had been striving for the family's sake for so long, she was actually doing it for herself and for her mother as well. Yet her elder brother lacked capability and spent his days idling.
Externally, Bai Xue's thods were decisive and efficient, but internally? Would she really watch as her efforts were effortlessly taken away by her brother?
'Knock, knock, knock...'
"Captain, are you asleep?"
"Not yet, co in, the bed's already warm."
As Xiaofan was preparing to rest, he heard Leng Yue's knock on the door. At this ti of night, he wasn't in the mood to sleep, preoccupied with whether Bai Xue would successfully obtain the antidote.
Despite his concerns, all he could do now was wait. Knowing he couldn't rush things made it even harder to sleep... It was nice that Leng Yue ca over to keep him company during this ti.
Here in Japan, people sleep on a layer of soft mats placed on the floor, covered with a quilt. Most buildings are constructed with lighter materials.
Because earthquakes in Japan are frequent, this type of construction allows for swift evacuation during a major quake, and even if the building collapses, survival rates are relatively high.
"Mmm..." Upon entering, Leng Yue, without hesitation, shut the door and slipped into Xiaofan's bed.
"Is sothing on your mind?" Xiaofan asked curiously.
"No, I just..."
"Go ahead and say it," Xiaofan gently held Leng Yue and asked.
"My period ended."
"Oh, uh?" Xiaofan looked at Leng Yue, puzzled. "I know, it ended several days ago. And then?"
"And that's it..." Leng Yue's hint was already obvious.
However, Xiaofan looked at her strangely, yes, she was acting very strangely tonight.
"Why are you looking at like that?"
"Why?"
"Hmm?"
"Don't you think giving yourself to a man who can't provide you with a future is very unwise?"
"Yes, very unwise..." But if she had the right to choose.
"Then why did you offer yourself up?" Xiaofan smiled softly.
"Now, with your help, Bai Xue's status has soared, the family has reached a new height, and the antidote is within reach. Once you get it, you'll leave, right? There won't be many chances to et again," Leng Yue said, slightly saddened.
"Then co with ..." Xiaofan spoke without hesitation.
"?"
"Yes."
"Why do you talk so much nonsense, are we doing this or not?" Leng Yue's expression changed, she teased Xiaofan playfully: "Oh..."
Before Leng Yue could finish, Xiaofan had already started moving.
As their eyes, full of emotion, t, Leng Yue plunged into Xiaofan's embrace with reckless abandon.
This ti, she was proactive, her kisses were like a moth drawn to a fla.
Giving herself to him, she had no regrets, but why did it have to be tonight, now?
As it turns out, today, when Bai Xue was in a discussion with her father and brother, after Leng Yue had served tea to them, Bai Xue's brother took notice of Leng Yue.
Yes, that kind of look conveyed strong intentions; when a man desires a woman, his eyes show it clearly.
Bai Xue caught this scene and subsequently called Leng Yue over, giving her a task.
A task that Leng Yue never dreamt of.
Bai Xue wanted Leng Yue to accompany her brother, even becoming his woman forever as a trade for receiving the award.
But, was this the Bai Xue she knew? Back when Ruyu had been arranged by Red Butterfly's people to accompany those bosses in XG, everyone had risked their lives to protect Ruyu, yet today, Bai Xue personally gave her such a task.
It was unexpected, without any psychological preparation.
"I know you like the Captain, but neither of us can be with him. Don't worry, as long as I succeed in getting this reward, I will try my best to compensate you in the future. You'll have a family, a husband who loves you. Then you'll live a rich and happy life."
This was Bai Xue's original words, but as Leng Yue heard it, she felt deeply chilled. But she had no reason to refuse, because from the start, she was Bai Xue's subordinate. Both she and Ruyu were trained from a young age to do anything for Bai Xue.
Unable to refuse, she had no choice but to agree. However, this sisterly bond had now begun to fracture.
This was her fate, whether in XG or back in Japan, fate was never in her control.
However, tonight, just tonight, she still belonged to herself; her body and heart were her own. So she decided to give her pure heart and body to the man she loved the most.
His touch made her heart beat faster, as if electrified, her body responded to him involuntarily. She let him take what he wanted, she awaited his continued touch, yet she couldn't bring herself to hope for a future for the both of them again.
Tears quietly rolled down her cheeks, Leng Yue quickly wiped them away, but Xiaofan still noticed.
Xiaofan said nothing, but his kissing slowed, his movents gradually beca gentle, as if soothing the heart of a young girl.
Leng Yue didn't want to wait a second longer; as clarity slowly returned to her mind, she reached out to unfasten Xiaofan's sleep pants. She didn't even want Xiaofan to say another word, just letting it continue like this without speaking, to have this most profound mont of intimacy...
But... why did she suddenly feel so sleepy, why did her eyelids beco so heavy, why........
Looking at the sleeping Leng Yue, Xiaofan removed the Willow Silk Needle from the back of her neck. Yes, at the final mont, Xiaofan used a needle to press her sleep acupoint.
She was ready to let go, but this wasn't the most beautiful feeling, sothing must have happened to her to make such a decision.
She wouldn't say, so he could only ask Bai Xue for answers. What had happened to make Leng Yue suddenly beco so resolute, tonight she felt completely different from when he first t her.
After tidying Leng Yue's clothes and covering her with a quilt, Xiaofan dressed himself and walked out the door. Bai Xue, what on earth are you up to?
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