Chapter 238: Chapter 231: I Understand You Now
In the morning, Bai Yiran was gently awakened by the chirping of birds outside the window. She sat up gently, stretching contentedly and was suddenly surprised to find that she had actually slept from midnight until now, without any nightmares or being suddenly awakened.
A good nightâs sleep until dawn!
For the first time, she didnât need to exhaust her body with mad night runs and could still have a good rest.
This feeling was truly magical, so magical that it made Bai Yiran feel invigorated, with undeniable excitement in her heart.
Because of a good nightâs sleep, Bai Yiranâs appetite became particularly strong today. Leng Yichen stopped eating, staring intently at Bai Yiran.
"Girl, didnât you eat enough last night?"
"No!" Bai Yiran answered with a smile, perhaps not even realizing how radiant her smile was.
Leng Yichen was captivated by such a smile. The Bai Yiran in front of him seemed to have returned to normal, smiling at him, a bright smile.
"Slow down your eating, or people might think weâre mistreating you!" Qiao Jie interjected suddenly.
Bai Yiran was taken aback. Was she eating quickly?
Testing the waters, Leng Yichen reached out, cautiously approaching Bai Yiran, wanting to wipe the bread crumbs from her lips.
Bai Yiran watched Leng Yichenâs hand approach her, instinctively tightening her grip on the knife and fork, but she didnât evade. When those warm fingers brushed the corner of her lips, her face involuntarily trembled a bit.
Seeing Bai Yiran not avoiding him, Leng Yichen showed a satisfied smile.
It turns out happiness can be so simple!
Bai Yiranâs body seemed frozen, her eyes looking at Leng Yichen with childlike innocence.
"I say, thatâs enough!" Qiao Jie could no longer stand by, "Donât push your luck!"
Bai Yiranâs symptoms showed improvement, and Qiao Jieâs eyes were filled with both relief and excitement.
Leng Yichenâs current mood was akin to the excitement of going on a first date, even more intense. Yet he understood what it meant to know when to stop; Qiao Jie wouldnât speak for no reason. He could tell Bai Yiran was still nervous, visible from her hands that were always gripping the knife and fork tightly.
Slowly retracting his hand, he said to Bai Yiran, "Eat slowly."
"Mm." Bai Yiran lowered her head, no longer looking at Leng Yichen.
"Later, just pack some simple luggage," Qiao Jie put down his utensils, smiling broadly, "I signed us up for a two-day, one-night tour to Wuzhen!"
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Bai Chuan opened his eyes, the roomâs furnishings were unfamiliar to him. He glanced disdainfully at the woman beside him. He got up and walked straight into the bathroom, and when he came out, the woman was already awake.
"Awake?" Bai Chuan spoke with a charming voice.
"Mm." The woman looked at him longingly, "Leaving already?"
"What? You canât bear to part with me?" Bai Chuan brushed the womanâs nose with one hand.
The woman nodded, "Canât you stay? Just accompany me for one more day!"
A fleeting cold glint flashed across Bai Chuanâs eyes, yet his words carried a sweet undertone, "What if your husband finds out?"
"Hmph!" The woman snorted, "Canât I handle such a small matter? Does Ma Li have to fear being discovered?"
Bai Chuan was momentarily stunned, his gaze becoming complex, a sarcastic smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.
Such a familiar phrase.
Such words used to be frequently on his lips as well.
He couldnât remember how long it had been since he had last spoken such arrogant words.
So, this is how it feels to hear someone else say those words to you...
Bai Yiran, I somewhat understand you now...