mtl008 Chapter 114 Can He Take Care of Me?
Chapter 114 Can He Take Care of Me?
Chen Zigui was stunned for a moment, then seemed to realize what Cen Jiexiao was referring to. His ears flushed slightly, but he pretended to be calm and said, "It's not inconvenient at all. Just focus on recovering from your injuries."
Seeing him like this, Sister Cen couldn't help but want to tease him: "But, you're a grown man, you can't always stay in the same room with a girl like me, right? If this gets out, it won't be good for your reputation."
Chen Zigui frowned slightly when he heard this, and seemed a little embarrassed, but he still said firmly: "I don't care about those things. I only care about whether you are good or not."
Cen Jiexiao's heartbeat quickened and her cheeks flushed slightly at his sudden words. To hide her panic, she deliberately put on a stern face and said, "You don't care, but I do. I don't want people to gossip about me."
"Then what do you think is appropriate?" Chen Zigui saw that she was really panicked and was at a loss.
"I think..." Cen Jiexiao deliberately dragged out her voice, her eyes rolling around, thinking about how to drive Chen Zigui away without letting him really misunderstand.
"What are you thinking about?" Chen Zigui saw her mischievous look.
"I think..." Cen Jiexiao paused deliberately. Seeing that Chen Zigui was getting more and more excited, she smiled cunningly, "I want you to pour me a cup of tea. I'm dying of thirst."
Chen Zigui was left at a loss for words by her sudden request. He shook his head helplessly and stood up to pour her tea.
Cen Jiexiao looked at his back as he turned around and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, fortunately, she finally got him away.
When Chen Zigui came back with the teacup, Cen Jiexiao had already laid down and pretended to be asleep.
He looked at her peaceful sleeping face, and a gentle smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth. He placed the teacup on the bedside, tucked the corner of the quilt for her, and then left the room quietly.
"I will never go back on my word." Chen Zigui said silently in his heart. There seemed to be thousands of stars hidden in his deep eyes, which made people unable to help but sink into them.
After recuperating in the study for several days, Cen Jiexiao's wounds finally began to heal. It seems the reason ancient people lived shorter lives than modern ones was due to underdeveloped medical technology. It was terrifying to think about it: if that sword had penetrated just a little deeper, damaging her heart...
"Inspector Chen, why don't you go and take care of the affairs of the academy!" Cen Jiexiao couldn't help but speak as she looked at Chen Zigui pacing back and forth in the study.
Upon hearing this, Chen Zigui immediately stopped and came to his senses, but asked a question that was not in line with what Cen Jiexiao was saying: "Is your wound hurting again?"
As he spoke, he was about to reach out to lift Cen Jiexiao's quilt, but she grabbed him.
"No, I just think you are too idle. Why don't you go and do your official business and don't worry about me." Cen Jiexiao said, and when she touched his slightly cold fingertips, she felt inexplicably panicked.
"No, your injury hasn't healed yet. At least it's safe with me by your side." Chen Zigui refused without thinking.
Cen Jiexiao was instantly speechless, thinking: You are a grown man, don't you feel inconvenienced? And those two damn girls, Yu Lan and Xiao Zhi, not only didn't they save my senior brother from his "dire straits", but they also pushed me into the fire pit.
"Uh... I'm feeling bored, I want to go out for a walk." Cen Jiexiao said with a sense of evasion in her tone.
When Chen Zigui heard this, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes. He knew that Cen Jiexiao's injury had not yet healed fully and it was not suitable for her to walk around, but seeing her depressed look, he couldn't bear to refuse.
"Okay, I'll go out for a walk with you." Chen Zigui finally compromised, with a doting tone in his voice.
Hearing that Chen Zigui agreed, Cen Jiexiao finally showed a relaxed smile on her face. Thinking about being stuck at home for several days in a row, ah, let’s not talk about that feeling... Wait, that’s not right. Cen Jiexiao has been a stay-at-home girl since she traveled through time. The highest record is that she hasn’t left the house for a whole month.
"But my injury..." Cen Jiexiao pointed at her wound which was bandaged like a dumpling and said with an embarrassed look on her face.
Upon seeing this, Chen Zigui immediately walked over to Cen Jiexiao and picked her up without saying a word.
"What are you doing?!" Cen Jiexiao exclaimed, and subconsciously hugged Chen Zigui's neck, pressing her whole body into his arms.
His chest was warm and firm, with a faint scent of perfume lingering around her nose, making her feel a little confused and infatuated.
"Don't you want to go out for a walk? I'll carry you." Chen Zigui said as a matter of course, with a barely perceptible smile in his tone.
"But..." Cen Jiexiao wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Chen Zigui.
"Don't say buts. If we don't leave now, it will be dark. By then, aren't you afraid that the patrol will misunderstand us?" Chen Zigui said as he walked out holding Cen Jiexiao. His steps were steady, as if he was holding not a person but some rare treasure.
Cen Jiexiao thought to herself: It's easy to be discovered in broad daylight, okay? Did people in ancient times also pick up girls so blatantly?
"Big Brother, I'm not in good shape, a little chubby, but I'm not light. How about you push the four-wheeled wheelchair over here and push me for a walk? It'll save you some energy. After all, if the students on patrol see me in your arms in broad daylight, it'll be a bit..."
Chen Zigui carried Cen Jiexiao to a four-wheeled wheelchair, pushed her out of the study and into the yard.
The sun was warm and felt incredibly comfortable on her body. Cen Jiexiao breathed in the fresh air greedily, feeling a lot more relaxed.
Chen Zigui pushed Cen Jiexiao slowly through the yard, stopping occasionally to point out the flowers and plants along the roadside and explain their varieties and habits. His voice was deep and magnetic, as elegant and melodious as a cello.
While listening to Chen Zigui's explanation, Cen Jiexiao looked around with great interest. The ancient scenery was different: the air was fresh, the environment was quiet, and even the birdsong was more pleasant than in modern society.
"Sir Inspector, can I try to walk on my own? Otherwise, I feel like my legs are going to be broken." Cen Jiexiao looked at Chen Zigui and said a little embarrassedly.
"Your injury hasn't healed yet, so you can't move around freely." Chen Zigui said, not only did he not agree, but he also showed no intention of stopping the four-wheeled wheelchair.
Cen Jiexiao sighed helplessly. How could this man be so overbearing? However, the feeling of being cared for by someone seemed pretty good...
"I want to go over there and take a look." Cen Jiexiao pointed to a bamboo forest not far away and said to Chen Zigui, trying to hide the strange emotion in her heart.
Chen Zigui looked in the direction of Cen Jiexiao's finger and saw that the bamboo forest was lush, quiet and elegant. It was indeed a good place for a walk.
"Okay, I'll take you there." Chen Zigui said, pushing Cen Jiexiao towards the bamboo forest.
The two of them walked through the bamboo forest and came to a clear stream. The gurgling water sounded like a moving piece of music.
"Wow, it's so beautiful here!" Cen Jiexiao couldn't help but sigh as she looked at the beautiful scenery in front of her.
"As long as you like it." Chen Zigui looked at Cen Jiexiao, his eyes full of doting. He gently placed Cen Jiexiao on a clean patch of grass by the stream, then sat down beside her, admiring the beautiful scenery with her side by side.
There seemed to be an invisible tacit understanding between the two of them, and they could communicate with each other without words.
"Senior Brother, you..." Cen Jiexiao was about to say something when she was interrupted by a burst of hurried footsteps.
"Sir Inspector, someone has come from the palace to discuss important matters with His Majesty. I summon you to the palace immediately!"
Chen Zigui's expression instantly grew serious. He stood up abruptly, looked down at Cen Jiexiao, and said expressionlessly, "You stay here and don't go anywhere. I'll have Xiaozhi and Yulan take you back!"
After saying that, Chen Zigui turned around and left without looking back, leaving Cen Jiexiao alone, sitting there blankly.
He left in such a hurry, as if the tenderness and affection just now were just an illusion.