Chapter Four Hundred and Forty-Nine: The Big Pillow for Accompaniment
Of course.
Although this matter looked urgent.
In reality, it would be some time before the gods and demons descended. No need to worry so much.
Finding the Earthly Treasure was the most important thing right now.
Sang Zhe was never one to worry unnecessarily. Compared to endless anxiety, he preferred to deal with the tasks at hand.
Like the first task right now.
To deliver medicine to Si Jingzhu.
It was getting late, and Sang Zhe gently knocked on Si Jingzhu’s door: “Senior Sister Si, are you asleep?”
After a long moment, the door cautiously opened a crack.
Revealing Si Jingzhu’s timid eyes.
“Sang Zhe…”
“Can I come in to talk?”
After hesitating for a moment, Si Jingzhu nodded.
As he stepped in, Sang Zhe noticed that Si Jingzhu, wearing an adorable light pink pajamas, was hugging a giant pillow tightly, curled up on her bed like a small white mouse.
“How can you sleep with such a huge pillow?”
“I-I’m too scared to sleep…” Her voice was a little pitiful, imbued with a touch of heartbreaking vulnerability.
“I’m afraid if I fall asleep, those guys will find me…”
Sang Zhe looked at Si Jingzhu’s face.
Perhaps he had already grown used to her mischievous, teasing side, but right now, shrunk up on the bed like a frightened little animal, Si Jingzhu looked anxious and terrified in a way he had never seen before.
At that moment, even Sang Zhe felt a pang of sympathy for her.
“It’s okay.”
Sang Zhe handed her the medicine bottle: “These pills will keep those guys from finding you. Take them, and you can sleep peacefully.”
“Really?”
Si Jingzhu took the bottle with skepticism and bit into a pill.
“…Ugh. So bitter.”
“Good medicine is hard to swallow. You should know that since you’re a fairy yourself, right?”
Sang Zhe thought for a moment and pulled out a lollipop from his pocket: “Here. Eat this with it, and it won’t be bitter.”
Si Jingzhu took the candy and licked it a couple of times, her expression becoming a little more settled.
“I noticed the sect leader always liked to eat these; I didn’t know they were so delicious.”
“If you like them, I’ll ask Aunt Yu to keep some more at home.”
Suddenly, Si Jingzhu turned to him with a wary look: “You’re not planning to make me pay for the candy with my hair, are you?”
“Of course not! I may be a bit stingy, but I’m not that petty!”
Sang Zhe chuckled.
But seeing that she was in a playful mood again, it was clear her mental state had stabilized. Sang Zhe felt relieved.
“About those guys…”
While licking her lollipop, Si Jingzhu hesitated for a moment and asked quietly, “Are they really powerful?”
“…Maybe.”
“Did I cause you trouble?”
Her expression was anxious, nervously fiddling with her fingers, as if afraid Sang Zhe would scold her.
After a moment of silence, Sang Zhe smiled.
“That’s not causing trouble.”
“They’re the ones looking for trouble with us. They should be the ones scared.”
“The last guy who dared to mess with our Sang family was thoroughly dealt with—he lost a ton of money and treasures, and even had to give up a daughter.”
Si Jingzhu couldn’t help it and suddenly burst into laughter.
“That’s true! You hold a grudge more than anyone; if they dare to bully me, you’ll definitely bully them back.”
“Exactly.” Sang Zhe rubbed her little head. “So don’t be too scared. You have me here.”
“I won’t let anything happen to you.”
Si Jingzhu blinked.
Then her cheeks flushed slightly as she gently leaned into Sang Zhe’s embrace.
“Thank you.”
She truly enjoyed the fragrance emanating from Sang Zhe.
A warm and peaceful aroma that brought immense comfort just from a single sniff.
Nestling her little head into his chest, Si Jingzhu suddenly said, “I still feel scared and can’t sleep alone.”
“What should I do?” She looked at Sang Zhe with a hint of expectation.
Sang Zhe sighed, rubbing his forehead: “You little rascal…”
“Alright, I’ll stay with you tonight.”
“Really?”
Si Jingzhu’s heart raced, and her cheeks began to heat up: “Should I start taking off my clothes now—”
“What are you thinking! I’m just laying next to you! Don’t fill your head with dirty thoughts!”
“……Hmph.” Si Jingzhu pouted in disappointment.
“Don’t look so regretful!”
Even while bickering with Si Jingzhu, Sang Zhe obediently climbed into her bed.
He carefully hugged her from behind.
Si Jingzhu fit perfectly in Sang Zhe’s embrace like a doll. She softly rested her little head on his arm, gently inhaling his scent.
Safe and comfortable.
“Feeling better?” Sang Zhe’s voice sounded close to her ear.
“……Mm.”
Si Jingzhu buried her head deeper into his arm, her lips curling into a sweet smile.
Perhaps it was because the scent from Sang Zhe was too reassuring.
Suddenly, a wave of exhaustion washed over her, as if all the fatigue from being unable to sleep due to fear rushed out at once.
Sang Zhe was originally soothingly stroking her back; however, before he knew it, in just a short while, he could hear her breathing evenly like a small kitten.
…She fell asleep so quickly; she really is a child.
Sang Zhe felt a bit helpless.
Si Jingzhu’s sleeping posture wasn’t too graceful. Soon, she turned over, burying her little head into Sang Zhe’s embrace, a silly smile gracing her face.
“Hehe… Sang Zhe…” A faint murmur emerged from her lips.
Although Sang Zhe didn’t understand why she would murmur in her sleep when she wasn’t even dreaming.
At this moment, Si Jingzhu in his arms had soft and delicate features, exuding a unique clarity and beauty of youth. Her rosy cheeks looked exceptionally beautiful and plush.
Her lips were moist and vibrant, slightly parted to reveal her pearly teeth and a glimpse of a small, hidden tongue.
In that instant.
Sang Zhe suddenly realized he felt a stir of emotions for her for the first time.
Those lips were so close, as if he could just lean in a little to taste the sweet cherry softness.
Sang Zhe didn’t even notice his head tilting down slightly.
But in the end.
He still stopped near the side of Si Jingzhu’s face, gently kissing her forehead.
“…Nope. Not a good idea.”
“This kind of thing should wait until the girl is awake to discuss.”
“Goodnight.” He pulled Si Jingzhu closer, making sure she felt his warmth and heartbeat.
Si Jingzhu seemed particularly fond of this comforting sensation.
In her dreams, her smile grew even sweeter.
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