Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Not Because of Feelings
Wen Nanxi’s expression was heavy; the Mei Family’s mysterious ability indeed can’t be judged in ordinary ways.
Such a family like the Mei Family cannot become an enemy of the wife.
Thinking of this, Wen Nanxi’s gentle gaze deepened.
In the kitchen, two pots were cooking, and Xiao Jihan continued to boil the brown sugar.
Once it thickened, Xiao Jihan scooped it out and placed it in a mold.
This mold was also crafted as per Su Muyao’s instructions.
Using superpowers to craft these tools is quite simple.
Wen Nanxi smelled the sweet aroma, looked at them, and showed a puzzled expression.
"This sweet aroma, is it sugar?"
Xiao Jihan nodded and said, "Yes, today when the wife and I went to the forest, we discovered sugar beets."
"The wife said sugar beets can be used to make sugar."
"Those sunflowers in the yard, the wife said they can be used to make seeds."
Xiao Jihan didn’t know what seeds were, but since the wife said so, it must be food.
But the craft of making sugar is already not ordinary.
Sugar in the market is very expensive and rare; both old people and children like to eat it.
Whoever masters the sugar-making technology can become rich.
He knew that a lot of sugar came from the south, where Beastmen are skilled at making sugar.
The north has fewer such skills.
"The wife even knows how to make sugar!"
This ability is indeed extraordinary.
It turns out sugar making isn’t complicated, you just need to find the right things to make sugar from.
Xiao Jihan was shocked the moment he made it.
"The wife said during the mutual market, these can be taken to sell and earn Crystal Coins."
Wen Nanxi remembered he gave the wife some Crystal Coins.
Even Young Master Xie gave Crystal Coins the other day.
But she doesn’t seem to want to use them, she’s obsessed with earning her own Crystal Coins.
"Why do you think the wife doesn’t use our Crystal Coins and insists on earning her own?"
Although Wen Nanxi had his suspicions, he still wanted to hear Xiao Jihan’s opinion.
He hoped his suspicion was wrong.
Xiao Jihan’s hand holding the spoon paused slightly and he said softly, "The wife probably thinks we will leave, so she feels that only the Crystal Coins she earns belong to her."
Hearing this, Wen Nanxi’s heart ached with uncontrollable disappointment, just as he suspected.
It was like something was tugging at his heart.
Thinking of something, Wen Nanxi asked, "Was it safe when you went to the forest today?"
Xiao Jihan recalled the mysterious white beast and said, "Today, we saw a beast that was quite peculiar."
"It appeared suddenly, and it’s likely the legendary Ice and Snow Beast, so it seemed suspicious."
In matters involving Su Muyao, Wen Nanxi couldn’t afford to be careless.
"The Ice and Snow Beast?"
Wen Nanxi’s heart shook and he asked gravely, "What does it look like?"
Seeing Wen Nanxi’s appearance, Xiao Jihan knew his ability wasn’t as simple as it seemed.
Things unknown to others, he might know.
Xiao Jihan recounted the events of the day including the appearance of the small beast to Wen Nanxi.
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Su Muyao woke up after a nap, when she opened her eyes again, it was already midnight, and the sky was completely dark.
Only the moonlight filtered through the window lattice, dappling the room with silvery light.
"The wife woke up?"
"How is your body feeling now?"
Upon hearing a caring voice, Su Muyao turned her head and immediately saw Hua Linye.
Su Muyao was still a bit groggy; she supported herself to sit up.
Hua Linye seemed to instantly understand what Su Muyao wanted to do, hurriedly stepped forward to hold and help Su Muyao sit up.
Then he let her lean comfortably against him.
Suddenly being treated like this, Su Muyao wasn’t used to it.
Su Muyao felt Hua Linye was quite considerate.
To treat her about-face scars with such gentleness.
He could even kiss her.
She couldn’t do it.
Su Muyao assessed how her body felt.
She had recovered a bit of her superpower, but now it was less than a half-level.
She was genuinely too weak right now.
Fortunately, her body had no unusual symptoms and she regained some strength.
"The body is fine, I’ve regained some strength."
"How long did I sleep?"
This time she slept soundly, lost in dreams, without knowing how long she slept.
Hua Linye spoke, "The wife slept about two and a half hours!"
Two and a half hours is five hours.
It should be midnight now.
Su Muyao blinked at Hua Linye; meeting his enchanting eyes, they carried a provocative allure.
Her eyelashes fluttered as she asked, "You stayed here the whole time?"
Lazily, Hua Linye replied in a husky tone, "I was worried about the wife, so I stayed here."
"In case the wife is uncomfortable, I can still do something for her."
His voice was gentle with a low pitch that could easily tug at one’s Heart String.
The scent emanating from him was so pleasant, always subtly tempting.
Her breath was filled with his alluring scent.
Su Muyao’s heart skipped a few beats; no wonder he’s a fox, capable of captivating one’s soul.
"Thank you, I’m fine now. You should go to rest early too!"
Hua Linye didn’t wish to leave.
He felt it was important to seize the time to nurture feelings.
Because it’s what she needs.
Su Muyao seemed to recall something and said, "You haven’t eaten, are you hungry?"
"Not hungry!"
Being hungry at times and full at others was quite normal before.
This short while without food wasn’t a big deal.
After a pause, Hua Linye said, "Is the wife hungry?"
Indeed, Su Muyao felt a bit hungry upon waking up.
Primarily because she hadn’t eaten lunch today.
Only had breakfast, so she was hungry now.
Seeing Su Muyao nod, Hua Linye said, "Then I’ll bring the food in, so the wife can eat comfortably."
Su Muyao replied, "No need to trouble yourself, I’ll go to the kitchen to eat; it’s easier to clean and wash dishes there."
When Su Muyao was about to get out of bed, Hua Linye intended to personally carry her over.
Su Muyao showed a helpless expression and said, "Hua Linye, you don’t have to do this."
"I’m not used to it."
Actually, it’s not about being used to it, but about not daring to get attached.
That’s why from the beginning, she wouldn’t let herself enjoy it or get used to it.
Hua Linye revealed a look of loss and regret and said, "Okay, if the wife needs me, just call."
Su Muyao nodded and said, "Okay."
She walked out to wash and saw Wen Nanxi and Xiao Jihan were still in the yard.
The two were shelling sunflower seeds.
Seeing Su Muyao come out, Wen Nanxi stepped forward and said, "The wife woke up, is your body alright?"
Wen Nanxi’s aura was soothingly warm, his gaze carried a gentle, accommodating look.
He had a comforting aura, unhurried, making Su Muyao feel comfortable.
"Yes, much better now."
"Are you hungry, wife? I’ve prepared the meal for you, it’s kept warm in the pot; let me serve it to you."
Su Muyao was slightly surprised; had Wen Nanxi prepared a meal for her?
The feeling of being cared for tenderly is indeed wonderful.
But she still didn’t dare to let herself become attached to it.
No matter how they treated her, she always maintained her calm and reason.
She thought perhaps it was because she showed the Purification Ability to heal injuries, that’s why they were caring for her.
After all, it wasn’t due to feelings.