Lin Qinghe suddenly thought of this, and a shiver ran down her spine. The matter of the异种血族 that had been bothering her for so long finally had some clues.
She didn't even bother to notice You Rong's abnormality, stood up, and walked out, saying, "You Rong, eat dinner and go upstairs to rest. I need to go to the Elder Council..."
Before she could finish, Lin Qinghe suddenly stopped. She realized that the Elder Council was Mu Shaoqing's territory, and discussing matters there might alert him. She then turned to Zhang Yi and shouted, "Go inform the head of the Chu family to come here now!"
Zhang Yi was slightly surprised. "Ancestor, are you sure you want the head of the Chu family to come?"
Lin Qinghe disliked vampires entering the castle, especially after bringing You Rong back. Normally, even when people from the Elder Council or the Four Great Families came to see her, they were rarely allowed inside.
Lin Qinghe: "That's right! Hurry and have him come. I have important matters to discuss with him."
Zhang Yi put away his surprise and quickly replied, "Yes, Ancestor, I will go and inform the head of the Chu family to come and see you."
Lin Qinghe reminded You Rong again, then hurried upstairs to the study.
After Lin Qinghe left, You Rong's expression remained calm as he continued to eat. However, Lin Qinghe's words kept replaying in his mind.
"There will... there definitely will be in the future."
As family, he should be happy for Lin Qinghe if she found a partner. But he felt a strange sense of unhappiness...
Lin Qinghe summoned Chu Tianhao and asked him to find a way to monitor Mu Shaoqing all the time, discreetly, of course, so that Mu Shaoqing wouldn't find out.
Chu Tianhao agreed without a second thought, patting his chest and assuring Lin Qinghe that he would handle it.
Lin Qinghe smiled with satisfaction and dismissed Chu Tianhao.
Sitting in the study, Lin Qinghe's suspicion of Mu Shaoqing grew stronger. She decided to bypass the Elder Council in her future dealings. Although Chu Tianhao could be obsequious at times, he was absolutely loyal to her, so she felt at ease entrusting him with matters.
Lin Qinghe emerged from the study and returned to her bedroom. As she lay down to sleep, she found You Rong suddenly hugging her. Lin Qinghe was startled. "You're not asleep yet?"
You Rong grunted and held out his hand to Lin Qinghe. "You need to feed."
It had been almost two months since her last feeding. Lin Qinghe's body's instincts were indeed telling her it was time. When You Rong mentioned it, she seemed to recall the taste of You Rong's blood last time, and her pupils couldn't help but redden.
But Lin Qinghe felt she could still hold on. She slapped You Rong's hand away and sighed, "It's fine, I'm not hungry. Vampires can go months or even half a year between feedings."
You Rong stubbornly offered his hand again. "Drink. I asked Butler Zhang. Three months without feeding is the limit for vampires. Even if you are the Ancestor of the vampires, you can't resist your instincts. Besides, we made a promise, remember?"
Lin Qinghe swallowed. She was indeed finding it hard to resist. She told herself in her heart, just a little bit, only a little bit would suffice!
Lin Qinghe grabbed You Rong's hand. "I'll only drink a little. Tell me if it hurts. If I lose control, you have that on you, so shoot me..."
"You won't!" You Rong interrupted, his tone firm.
Lin Qinghe had nothing more to say. She slightly exposed her sharp fangs and gently bit into You Rong's wrist. The taste was not unpleasant, and she closed her eyes comfortably.
Watching Lin Qinghe contentedly drinking his blood, You Rong, ignoring the slight pain, found himself with a sudden urge to stroke her head.
He did as he thought, stroking Lin Qinghe's dark hair with his other hand, prompting her to look up at him, as if asking with her eyes, "Does it hurt?"
You Rong shook his head and whispered, "It doesn't hurt. You like my blood, so drink more."
Lin Qinghe had been very restrained. After a few sips, she licked the wound on his wrist with her tongue. Seeing the wound heal quickly, she said, "It's fine. I've had plenty. Are you feeling dizzy? Should I make some blood-replenishing soup for you?"
You Rong: "No need. I'm a werewolf. I won't be weakened by losing a little blood."
Seeing that You Rong's complexion hadn't changed, Lin Qinghe was less worried. She made him lie down, pulled the blanket over him, and said, "But this will still have an impact on your body. Rest early, and I'll make something delicious for you tomorrow to replenish your strength... Also, next time, don't offer yourself for me to feed. I told you, I'll find you when I need to feed! If there's a next time, I'll really drain all your blood in one go!"
You Rong smiled and hummed. He closed his eyes.
She won't.
You Rong thought silently in his heart.
Ever since he met Lin Qinghe, she had always threatened him with those words. She was just saying them; he knew she wouldn't do it.
You Rong slightly clenched the hand beneath the blanket. The place where Lin Qinghe had bitten and licked felt inexplicably tingly...
Was this a reaction after being fed upon by a vampire?
Hearing Lin Qinghe's breathing grow steady, You Rong turned and hugged her.
When you have a partner in the future, we are family, and we will always live together! You absolutely cannot abandon me just because you have a partner.
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Three months later.
Lin Qinghe and Chu Tianhao were discussing matters in the study when, without any warning, the door was pushed open. You Rong walked in with a stern expression, his gaze falling on Chu Tianhao, his brow subtly furrowing.
Something must have happened in the Elder Council or among the vampires, as Chu Tianhao had been entering the castle more and more frequently lately. Every time You Rong saw him, he found this vampire particularly unlikable.
Chu Tianhao was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and greeted You Rong, "Young master, are you looking for the Ancestor? But... Miss and I haven't finished talking yet. Perhaps you could wait a bit?"
You Rong ignored Chu Tianhao and walked directly to Lin Qinghe's side, taking her hand. "I'm hungry."
"Hungry? What time is it? Didn't you just finish breakfast not too long ago? Is it because you're growing and eat a lot?" Lin Qinghe was puzzled, but without thinking, she said to Chu Tianhao, "We'll stop here for today. You can go back now, and remember to continue investigating. Inform me immediately if you find any new information."
Saying this, Lin Qinghe pulled You Rong along, saying with slight helplessness, "Let's go, I'll cook for you. What do you want to eat?"
"Beef stew with rice."
"Okay, I'll make that for you. I'll make a bit extra and put it in the refrigerator. You can heat it up when you're hungry; no need to wait too long."
"Mm."
You Rong walked a few steps with Lin Qinghe, then suddenly turned back and glanced at Chu Tianhao.
Chu Tianhao: "..."
Why did he feel like the young master was looking at him triumphantly just now?