Xu Yiyi left. Just as You Rong was about to speak to Lin Qinghe, asking what was wrong with her earlier, Lin Qinghe, in a bad mood, didn't want to talk much with him. Before he could speak, she said first, "It's getting late. Let's go back. Mother must be worried."
On the way back to Xinghua Village, Lin Qinghe sat in the carriage, unwilling to speak. After You Rong asked her several times, she faintly replied that it was cold and she should be careful not to catch a cold by talking too much.
You Rong had no choice but to ride his horse silently, thinking he would talk to her when they got home.
When they returned to Xinghua Village, Madam You was indeed waiting anxiously. Seeing them return, she asked worriedly, "Why are you back so late today? Did something happen?"
You Rong said, "Mother, don't worry, it's nothing. The small restaurant was just busy, which delayed us."
Lin Qinghe, not wanting Madam You to worry, cooperated by concealing the matter of You Rong rescuing Xu Yiyi from the bandits. She smiled faintly and said, "Yes, Mother, we're fine. We're back late today. Have you eaten dinner? I'll go to the kitchen and make you dinner."
"I've already eaten. There's still food warming for you in the kitchen. If you haven't eaten, go quickly."
Madam You's health was gradually improving, and she could still manage to cook a simple meal.
"Okay, Mother, we understand. It's cold outside, go back and rest. Be careful not to catch a chill."
As soon as Madam You left, the smile on Lin Qinghe's face disappeared. She glanced indifferently at You Rong and turned to walk towards the kitchen.
You Rong stood rooted to the spot, his brow furrowed, not understanding.
He knew Lin Qinghe was unhappy, but he didn't know why.
Was she unhappy because he came back late today?
You Rong followed her into the kitchen to eat dinner. Lin Qinghe's attitude towards him was indifferent. After dinner, Lin Qinghe was busy preparing ingredients for the small restaurant for the next day. You Rong came to help, always wanting to talk to her, but she subtly interrupted him every time. Su Dan Novel Network.
After washing up and returning to the room to rest, You Rong thought he finally had a chance to talk with her. To his surprise, as soon as he entered the room, he saw Lin Qinghe lying with her back to him, with two pillows placed in the middle of the bed.
You Rong's brows tightened. He sensed that Lin Qinghe was acting very strangely today. He walked over quickly and called out from the bed, "Qinghe? Qinghe..."
"I'm tired. I have to get up early tomorrow. Turn off the oil lamp and go to sleep!"
"Qinghe..."
Lin Qinghe closed her eyes, ignoring You Rong.
You Rong had no choice but to turn off the oil lamp. He came back and lay down again, turning his head to look at Lin Qinghe's back, feeling anxious.
What was wrong with her today?
It seemed like ever since... he brought Xu Yiyi back to the small restaurant, she had been like this.
Lin Qinghe listened as You Rong behind her truly fell silent, gritting her teeth in anger!
I told you to turn off the oil lamp and rest, and you actually did. Earlier, I told you not to drive me away, why weren't you so obedient then!
Lin Qinghe turned over, annoyed, and kicked You Rong's leg. You Rong was startled and asked confusedly, "Qinghe? What's wrong?"
Lin Qinghe said indignantly, "What's wrong? I just accidentally kicked you. It's not going to hurt you to death! You were a hero today, saving the damsel. If the bandits had attacked you and given you a knife, it would have hurt much more than this!"
As soon as she said this, Lin Qinghe regretted it.
These words almost explicitly stated, "I don't like you saving Xu Yiyi."
Lin Qinghe's expression changed back and forth. Fortunately, it was dim all around, so You Rong couldn't see the expression on her face.
She turned away from You Rong irritably, no longer intending to pay him any attention.
You Rong pondered Lin Qinghe's words in his mind. A jolt went through him, and he suddenly understood.
In the dim light, he also gazed intently at Lin Qinghe.
You Rong leaned closer, embraced her from behind, and his deep voice held uncontrollable joy, "Qinghe... are you jealous?"
Lin Qinghe's fur seemed to have been ruffled, and she instantly exploded, "Who... who's jealous! Don't flatter yourself! I would never be jealous over you!"
She simply didn't like Xu Yiyi interfering, fearing that some trouble would arise and cause her mission to fail.
Little did she know, her current reaction was more like "protesting too much."
You Rong's lips curved upwards involuntarily. He rested his chin on Lin Qinghe's neck and held her tighter, her back pressed tightly against his chest.
You Rong chuckled softly, "...You are jealous."
Jealous that he saved Xu Yiyi.
"You're spouting nonsense, I'm not..."
Lin Qinghe's words came to an abrupt halt. She heard the system's prompt: "Progress increased by 5%, total progress is 56%."
Lin Qinghe was stunned.
You Rong misunderstood her jealousy, and the progress bar increased?
Although Lin Qinghe found the system's progress bar mechanism inexplicable, an increase in the progress bar had always been her goal. As long as it increased, she didn't care about anything else.
Seeing Lin Qinghe fall silent, You Rong became even more delighted. He smiled warmly and said, "Aren't you silly? There's nothing to be jealous about. I did save Miss Xu, it's true, but I would save anyone in that situation, even a beggar, regardless of whether it was Miss Xu. Furthermore... I don't even remember what Miss Xu looks like now. My eyes are only on you; no other woman can catch my eye."
Lin Qinghe raised an eyebrow. Was You Rong, who was usually clumsy with words, suddenly enlightened today?
"Seriously? You really don't remember what Miss Xu looks like? That's a shame. She's as beautiful as a flower, like a celestial being, and you..."
"In my heart, no one compares to you. In my eyes... you are like a fairy."
Lin Qinghe bit her lip, thinking: You Rong's understanding has opened up too quickly; sweet talk just flows out.
You Rong gently held Lin Qinghe's little nose and asked dotingly, "You still say you're not jealous? Hmm?"
Lin Qinghe pouted and rolled her eyes speechlessly.
Oh well, considering that You Rong's misunderstanding of her jealousy could increase the progress bar, being misunderstood was fine. It wouldn't cost her anything.
With this thought, Lin Qinghe said righteously, "That's right! I am jealous! I am your wife, don't I have the right to be jealous!"
Even though he couldn't see clearly now, You Rong could imagine the expression on the little woman's face.
You Rong couldn't help but be moved. The sharp line of his throat bobbed slightly.
You Rong's voice became slightly hoarse as he said, "You certainly do..."
"Hmph! Since that's the case, how dare you... *mmph mmph*..." Before Lin Qinghe could finish speaking, You Rong leaned down and kissed her, swallowing her remaining words.
The kiss was lingering and passionate. Lin Qinghe was kissed until she was dizzy, feeling like she was suffocating and couldn't breathe.
Lin Qinghe finally managed to push You Rong away slightly, gasping for air, but the next moment, he kissed her again.
This happened back and forth, leaving Lin Qinghe exhausted and weak. Only when You Rong considered that she had to get up early the next day did he reluctantly let her go.