nycdaug Chapter 178 Planting Strawberries Together
Chapter 178 Planting Strawberries Together
Yun Che held Xu Wan's hand, and the two of them slowly walked into the ancient yet exquisite screen.
The screen is painted with an elegant landscape painting.
Their eyes all fell on the wooden barrel in the middle.
Yun Che frowned slightly and asked softly, "Did Chen Xuan send these wooden barrels and screens today?"
Hearing this, Xu Wan unconsciously tightened her grip on her dress, and a complex emotion flashed across her eyes.
After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: “Yes, Master.
Today, my adoptive father said he would take me to listen to scriptures from Master Jiuyang, and I... I agreed.
I originally thought it was just an ordinary lecture, but I didn't expect that the old Taoist Jiuyang would say that I had a special physique, an extremely yin body, which made me easily attract demons and monsters.
He...he actually made an exception and accepted me as his disciple..."
Speaking of this, Xu Wan's voice trembled slightly, as if she was still frightened by the experience.
Upon hearing this, Yun Che's eyes flashed with a hint of solemnity.
He was well aware of the peculiarities and dangers of the extremely yin body in the world of cultivation, and he also understood that True Man Jiuyang's move might not be entirely out of good intentions.
He patted Xu Wan's shoulder gently to comfort her.
Xu Wan continued, “Actually, I have a vague feeling that he was attracted by my physique.
During this period of time, I was trapped in the inner hall by my adoptive father all day long, and my cultivation was unable to improve at all.
The day before yesterday, my adoptive father said he would take me out to relax, so we went to the bamboo forest.
While I was practicing, a small black snake crawled onto my dress.
I thought it probably meant no harm, so I said to it, "I won't hurt you."
The little black snake seemed to understand what I said and happily wrapped itself around my dress.
However, my adoptive father suddenly chopped it into ten pieces... I was so heartbroken that I buried it."
When she said this, Xu Wan's eyes were already slightly red.
She lowered her head and her voice became even deeper: "Later, my adoptive father took me to the Purple Lotus Pond.
The scenery there is breathtaking, as the sun sets,
I forgot myself for a moment and didn't follow the rules, and actually stood on the head of the crane in the middle.
As a result, my adoptive father whipped me twenty times.
After morning exercises today, my adoptive father transformed into a crane and offered to give me a ride. I then learned that the crane was actually his true form..."
When Yun Che heard this, an indescribable pain and anger surged in his heart.
He hugged Xu Wan tightly, as if to transfer all his strength to her: "Wan Wan, you don't need to blame yourself.
None of this is your fault. I am the one who made you suffer so much.”
Xu Wan looked up at Yun Che, tears glistening in her eyes, but she tried hard to force a smile: "Master... As long as I can be with you, I am not afraid of hardship.
I’m just afraid that telling you this will destroy the friendship between you and your adoptive father…”
Yun Che patted Xu Wan's back gently, tenderly and caringly, as if conveying a silent power of comfort.
He said softly: "Wanwan, I hope you can still be the same as before,
Tell me your daily life without any worries, share your joys and sorrows,
Rather than choose to bear all the pressure and pain alone."
When Xu Wan heard this, a warm feeling surged in her heart, but then a hint of bitterness also came over her.
She turned her head away, not wanting Yun Che to see the tears in her eyes.
His voice was slightly choked with sobs as he spoke, "Master... aren't you the same?
If my adoptive father hadn't told me, I wouldn't have known that your true form was a noble dragon.
You also have your secrets and your difficulties, but you have never revealed even a single one to me."
Yun Che was shocked when he heard this.
He gently straightened Xu Wan's head, held her cheeks tenderly with both hands, and let her tearful eyes look straight into his.
He stared at her, his heart filled with pain, and saw her tears falling like beads from a broken string.
Yun Che took a deep breath and spoke slowly, his voice low and trembling, "I... I'm just afraid that if you knew my true identity, you would leave me."
He gently raised his hand, and his fingertips gently brushed across Xu Wan's cheek, wiping away her tears one by one.
His eyes were deep and gentle, as if he could see through all the waves in her heart.
He whispered, "Let's go to bed."
There was a subtle tenderness and firmness in his voice.
As they spoke, the two walked out of the screen side by side, their steps light and in tacit understanding.
The moonlight shines through the window lattice and falls on the bamboo bed, adding a bit of haziness and romance to the quiet night.
Xu Wan climbed onto the bed lightly, slowly unfolded the quilt that was neatly folded like a block of tofu, and then gently covered herself with it.
Her movements revealed a delicacy and gentleness that was unique to young girls.
Yun Che sat quietly at the side, watching Xu Wan's every move with gentle eyes.
His eyes were full of pampering and care, as if at this moment, he was willing to wait for her until the end of time.
After Xu Wan lay down, she suddenly stood up again and leaned over to Yun Che. With a hint of confusion and concern in her eyes, she asked softly, "Master, why don't you lie down?"
Her voice was like a spring breeze, carrying a hint of subtle shyness and anticipation.
Yun Che moved his lips, but did not speak immediately.
He seemed to be hesitating about something, but also seemed to be enjoying the tranquility and beauty of the moment.
Finally, he slowly lay down, keeping a proper distance from Xu Wan, but they could still feel each other's breathing and heartbeat.
This bamboo bed is not big and was originally intended for Xu Wan to sleep on alone.
But now, with Yun Che's company, it instantly became warm.
Xu Wan gently lifted a corner of her dress, revealing a section of her snow-white, jade-like legs, and then casually draped them over Yun Che beside her.
Upon seeing this, Yun Che quickly covered his eyes with his hands, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly. His face was full of helplessness and doting, as if he had long been accustomed to Xu Wan's behavior.
Xu Wan became bolder and bolder. She gently lay on Yun Che, her bright eyes flashing with cunning light.
She slowly took away Yun Che's hand that was covering his eyes, a sweet smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and she said softly: "Master, you will be leaving tomorrow.
Why don't we plant some strawberries together tonight and make some wonderful memories?"
Yun Che remained silent and closed his eyes helplessly, as if he was going through a fierce struggle in his heart.
Seeing this, Xu Wan bit her lip lightly and continued, "Master...planting strawberries...
Let me experience your possessiveness."
However, Yun Che still kept his eyes tightly closed, without any reaction.
Xu Wan continued to whisper softly, "Master, are you asleep?"
Yun Che lay flat on the bamboo bed, eyes tightly closed, and did not respond to her words.
Seeing this, Xu Wan smiled mischievously and gently buried her head in his neck, rubbing it back and forth, as if looking for the perfect position.
She sucked hard on his skin, trying to plant a strawberry mark on it.
Yun Che reacted instantly and opened his eyes abruptly.
He pushed Xu Wan away suddenly, took a deep breath, and tried hard to suppress the waves surging in his heart.
His voice was calm and gentle, like a breeze in the night: “It’s getting late, you should go to bed.
In less than two hours, you will have to go for morning exercises.
Only when you have enough rest can you practice well."