Diao Guan's hand faltered. He looked at Yun Shudian in disbelief. Was it her speaking just now? What had she just said? She called herself Mu Qi's dog? Diao Guan's temple twitched. Yun Shudian called herself Mu Qi's dog? "Mu Qi, did I hear that right? Did you hear what Yun Shudian just said? She said she's your..."
Mu Qi abruptly covered Diao Guan's mouth, his voice deliberately lowered and laced with danger. "Get the medicine and get out!" Su Dan Novel Network
Diao Guan didn't dare to meet Mu Qi's eyes. He nodded obediently. This guy would even risk his life for Yun Shudian. He had been too careless just now. Thinking this, Diao Guan's hand trembled as he reached for the medicine.
Mu Qi slowly released his hand. Diao Guan immediately took the medicine from the medical kit, his movements noticeably gentler with his tension. Then, Diao Guan picked up the medical kit and turned to leave. However, before he could take a step, Mu Qi grabbed him by the scruff of his neck.
"Is there anything else?" Diao Guan's voice was very soft. He turned and forced a smile, his expression somewhat pained.
"This month's research funding is gone."
Diao Guan froze for a second.
"Why? Why? Why?" Diao Guan argued, unwilling to accept it.
"Say one more word, and next month's will be gone too." Mu Qi dragged Diao Guan out, his face cold.
Diao Guan wanted to say something more to salvage the situation, but Mu Qi turned and went back inside. Diao Guan angrily patted his own cheek. Serves you right for being too talkative!
Back in the room, Mu Qi gently unwrapped the bandage from Yun Shudian's foot and then carefully applied ointment. Yun Shudian seemed to be sound asleep, not struggling. After finishing, Mu Qi sat quietly by Yun Shudian's side, watching her as if he could never get enough, utterly captivated.
Time flew by, and soon the moon had set. In the master bedroom, Mu Qi still sat by Yun Shudian's bed, holding her hand, quietly gazing at her, seemingly tireless, almost as if in a trance.
*Thump thump—*
"Young Madam, breakfast is ready."
Finally, this scene was interrupted by Aunt Ning. Yun Shudian slowly woke up.
"I know, Aunt Ning."
Yun Shudian narrowed her crescent-shaped eyes, wanting to stretch, but her left hand felt held, unable to move. Yun Shudian opened her eyes and followed her gaze down her shoulder. Mu Qi, with faint dark circles under his eyes, came into view.
"Mu Qi~" Yun Shudian elongated her tone, her voice laced with affection, and then leaned into Mu Qi's embrace. "It feels so good waking up with you by my side."
Mu Qi was still holding Yun Shudian's left hand, so she could only wrap her left arm around his neck.
"Do you really mean that?" Mu Qi's voice in the morning was husky and magnetic.
Yun Shudian was confused why such a question would even arise. Was there any need for her to lie about this?
"Of course, I do." Yun Shudian pecked Mu Qi's neck.
"Say you love me," Mu Qi said, hugging Yun Shudian tightly, then demanding.
Yun Shudian looked up, cherishing the view of Mu Qi's sculpted jawline, wondering what had gotten into him. Why was he being so incredibly cute?
"Mu Qi, I love you, I love you so much."
Mu Qi let out a sigh of relief, and the grip of his hand on Yun Shudian's waist loosened slightly. Seizing this opportunity, Yun Shudian climbed up Mu Qi's shoulder, her breath caressing his ear.
"Baby?" A moment later, Yun Shudian slid back down Mu Qi's shoulder. Mu Qi looked down. Seeing that Yun Shudian had fallen asleep again, he smiled helplessly and carried her to the bathroom to wash up.
"Baby, wake up, want to wash your face?" Mu Qi held Yun Shudian with one arm and poked her cheek with the other.
"Yes, wash it for me." Yun Shudian's hands clung to Mu Qi, her crescent eyes only half-open. Mu Qi was so gentle today, making Yun Shudian feel like she was dreaming, it seemed too good to be true.
"Okay, I'll wash it for you." As Mu Qi spoke, Yun Shudian completely lost her energy, collapsing onto him, her body limp and pliant. Mu Qi simply wiped Yun Shudian's face and, with her cooperation, brushed her teeth before carrying her downstairs.
Smelling the aroma, Yun Shudian finally came to her senses. Right, today she had to attend an auction and submit the system she had made. With this thought, Yun Shudian's eating pace quickened considerably.
"Cough cough..." Inevitably, Yun Shudian ate too quickly and choked. A cup of water quickly appeared before her. Yun Shudian reached out, took the cup, and gulped it down.
Mu Qi: "Eat slower."
Yun Shudian put down the cup and let out a long sigh, then nodded.
That voice?! Yun Shudian looked up at Mu Qi in surprise. Was that Mu Qi speaking just now? How could he be so gentle? Yun Shudian looked at Mu Qi and realized it was indeed his voice, and his expression was gentler than usual. His eyes could even be described as tender as water. Her heart felt like silent fireworks were bursting, sending a tingling sensation through her. What… what was happening? Yun Shudian looked at Mu Qi while cautiously sipping her porridge.
After breakfast, Mu Qi patiently wiped Yun Shudian's lips. Yun Shudian suddenly didn't know how to face this version of Mu Qi, her gaze drifting. Soon, Mu Qi led Yun Shudian upstairs, and Yun Shudian dazedly followed him into the study.
"Mu Qi, aren't you going to work today?" *Don't tell me he's changed his mind and won't let me go out?* Yun Shudian immediately tensed up.
"It's the weekend," Mu Qi said calmly.
"Weekend?" *Does Mu Qi even have weekends?* Yun Shudian was even more bewildered.
"What? You don't want me home?" Mu Qi put down the document he was holding and walked in front of Yun Shudian, lifting her chin. His gaze returned to its usual coldness. Even after the ice melts, it will often freeze and turn cold again, because he remembers the harshness of winter best. But no matter how cold it gets, it will never hurt Yun Shudian, and Yun Shudian knew this very well. Therefore, Yun Shudian only wanted to melt him with her affection. Yun Shudian leaned forward and touched Mu Qi's lips, then bit him gently.