Chapter 69: Chapter 69: Unusual Emotions

She never expected Wen Nanxi, who was usually as gentle as jade, to be so direct.

Wen Nanxi originally didn’t want to hear such heartless words from her, but in the end, Wen Nanxi couldn’t control himself.

Su Muyao, in a daze, felt surrounded by Wen Nanxi’s subtle bamboo-like scent, faint and captivating, making it hard to resist.

Her mind was blank, and she found it difficult to breathe.

After a long while, he gently released her.

Wen Nanxi’s fingers, long and delicate, lightly stroked her lips and murmured, "Be good, don’t ever say such heartless things again."

"I am your Beast Husband, I will not leave you."

He couldn’t bear to hear such things.

At this moment, Wen Nanxi looked down at her, his gaze as deep as a painting, filled with an overwhelming sense of pressure.

Su Muyao wanted to dodge.

But her body was trapped between him and the wall, leaving her no escape.

"Wife, hmm?"

As if if she did not answer, he would not let her go.

Su Muyao felt as if she was about to go crazy.

She never thought that Wen Nanxi, who usually appeared gentle as jade, could have such a forceful side.

His voice was still low and gentle, but it could easily stir the soul.

She really couldn’t stand it and could only say, "Hmm, I got it, I won’t say that again."

She thought that after saying this, Wen Nanxi would let her go

But Wen Nanxi continued to hold her.

Su Muyao could only speak, blushing, "I have to bake bread!"

Seeing her blushing face, Wen Nanxi reluctantly let her go.

"Alright, I’ll help you!"

Only then did Su Muyao slowly sigh in relief.

Just now she was really caught off guard and didn’t know how to face Wen Nanxi.

When Wen Nanxi helped bake the bread, he seemed to return to that refined and noble, ethereal demeanor.

His presence was so gentle.

Completely different from just now.

If not for the earlier moment, Su Muyao wouldn’t have believed he had such a strong side.

Su Muyao was dazed for a moment.

...

At this time, Su Muyao didn’t notice Xiao Jihan, who’s still weaving a wicker chair in the yard.

Usually, Xiao Jihan didn’t talk much, and he had retracted the cold frost-like aura he usually had, making his presence barely noticeable.

But it was impossible for Xiao Jihan not to notice what happened in the yard.

When he saw that scene, Xiao Jihan’s hand trembled, and the sharp edge of the wicker accidentally cut his finger.

But Xiao Jihan seemed to not feel the pain.

He just felt as if a stone had been placed on his heart while watching that scene, leaving a dull feeling.

After a long while, Xiao Jihan closed his eyes, rubbed his brow, seemingly suppressing the unusual emotions churning inside.

Even after some time, Xiao Jihan couldn’t calm his mind.

Flashes of Su Muyao’s bright eyes and flushed cheeks, full of elegance, kept appearing in his mind.

That was the look of someone being treated gently, very beautiful and not something he could ignore.

So as he continued to weave the wicker chair, Xiao Jihan found himself distracted and lost in thought.

The speed of weaving the chair slowed down.

Gradually, the aroma of baking bread filled the yard.

The bread Su Muyao made was relatively simple, without too many additions.

But even this kind of bread didn’t exist on the Beast World Continent.

So it appeared quite unique.

"Look, this is bread."

Wen Nanxi was surprised as well. Many of the dishes she made were foods he had never seen before.

Even the Imperial Chefs of the Royal Family couldn’t make them.

"It’s quite unique."

Su Muyao used a cloth to protect her hands while reaching for it, but Wen Nanxi pressed down on her hand, saying, "Be careful not to burn yourself, let me."

"Then use this to protect your hands so you don’t get burned."

Wen Nanxi smiled elegantly, "Are you worried about me, my wife?"

Perhaps because of the recent closeness, Wen Nanxi looked at her with gentle eyes, holding a lingering softness in his gaze.

Meeting his water-like eyes, her lashes fluttered, and she whispered, "I don’t want you to get burned either!"

Wen Nanxi’s eyes filled with a deeper smile of tenderness, "Don’t worry, I can use my superpower to shield my hands. I won’t get burned."

"In the future, you can leave such things to me."

"No need to do everything yourself."

As he spoke these words, Wen Nanxi’s eyes were filled with compassion.

He thought that perhaps the previous talks of a Divorce Letter by Hua Linye and others had given her a bad feeling.

Made her stop relying on them for anything.

"Hmm, I understand."

Even though she said this, Su Muyao knew in her heart that she would not rely on anyone, would not entrust her everything to others.

Once the bread was baked and the initial heat subsided, Su Muyao offered one to Wen Nanxi, "Try it and see how it tastes!"

Facing Su Muyao’s expectant gaze, Wen Nanxi did not reach out to take it but instead leaned closer and took a bite, his lips accidentally brushing against her fingers.

Su Muyao almost pulled her hand back.

Looking at her, Wen Nanxi softly said, "Hmm, very sweet!"

Who knew if he was talking about the bread or something else.

Su Muyao felt that his words were somewhat flirtatious, and she couldn’t quite handle it, "Well, if it’s sweet, eat more."

Seeing her bright eyes, Wen Nanxi gently patted her head, "Hmm, don’t just worry about us, you should eat more too."

"Take a rest first; I’ll bake the rest."

Wen Nanxi couldn’t bear to see her get tired.

Su Muyao nodded, "Alright."

By now, Wen Nanxi knew how to bake, so it was perfect for him to handle the remaining bread.

After a while, Su Muyao thought of Xiao Jihan, so she picked up a piece and handed it to him, saying, "Xiao Jihan, this is freshly baked bread. Try it and see how it tastes."

Xiao Jihan had been working all day and hadn’t eaten much for lunch, so he was likely hungry now.

Xiao Jihan looked at Su Muyao, and for a moment, he found himself captivated by her beautifully sparkling eyes.

Her eyes were clear, shining like flowers blooming in the snow, fresh and fascinating, her smile pure and sincere.

Truly different.

Completely different from before.

For the first time, Xiao Jihan seriously observed her expression.

A person’s eyes shouldn’t lie.

Looking into Xiao Jihan’s eyes, which were as clear as frost but had turned deep as mist, Su Muyao couldn’t quite understand.

But as if she suddenly thought of something, she took a bite of the bread herself.

Using her actions to show that she hadn’t added anything unusual to it.

She guessed that due to her previous incident of drugging, Xiao Jihan might have some hesitation with food.

So during meals, she would always be the first to eat, letting everyone know the food was clean.

Then she handed him another complete bread, seriously saying, "You can eat it with peace of mind."

Since he had been helping her with work so diligently, she wanted to treat him with sincerity.

Su Muyao was very aware of how Xiao Jihan didn’t speak much but always worked silently.

The tomato sauce, melon seeds, and medicine bags were greatly due to his efforts.

Moreover, he worked with high efficiency.

Almost tirelessly.

Without needing her to arrange anything, he just automatically did it.