leonardwarren Chapter 40 Night Talk
Chapter 40 Night Talk
"Waiting for you..."
These words caused Su Changming's previously calmed mind to flutter again.
Under the dim light, the girl curled up in a large blanket, only half of her delicate face showing.
Those big, bright eyes that usually exuded a heroic air were now blinking at him, with a trace of moisture still clinging to the corners of their eyes, making them look as innocent and fragile as could be.
At this moment, this unexpected and slightly coquettish contrast is simply unfair.
It's even more irresistible.
Fortunately, Su Changming had exceptional self-control. Although Ling constantly mocked him for being a "little Chu man," he still maintained his integrity.
He took a deep breath to suppress the pounding in his heart.
"Ahem... It's getting late, and you're still feeling weak. Go back to your room and rest."
Yao Xiwei blinked, and this time she obediently nodded.
She wrapped herself tightly in the small blanket and walked into the bedroom like a well-behaved kitten.
However, just as Su Changming was about to turn around and return to the living room, he heard a soft, sweet voice coming from the bedroom:
"You...come in too."
"what?"
Su Changming stumbled and almost lost his balance.
What kind of development is this? This... isn't this a bit inappropriate? A lone man and a lone woman...
Before he could think further about what would happen next, the girl continued in a weak voice.
"Didn't you promise to stay by my side until I fall asleep?"
Yao Xiwei peeked half her head out from the door frame, a sly glint in her large, watery eyes:
"Does a teacher have to go back on their word?"
Why are you calling me teacher again now?
Upon hearing this tone, Su Changming immediately had a subtle feeling that he had been "tricked".
Okay, okay, is this how you play it?
Su Changming made up his mind.
If you, a girl, aren't afraid, what am I, a grown man, afraid of?
Are you afraid you'll eat me?
The boy remained calm and stepped inside.
Only one bedside lamp was on in the bedroom, casting a somewhat dim light.
Yao Xiwei blushed and quickly burrowed into the quilt, leaving only her eyes showing.
Beside her bed, a folding cot covered with a thick mattress had been placed out sometime earlier, with the pillows and blankets neatly folded.
It was obviously done while he was taking a shower.
Seeing this premeditated arrangement, Su Changming's lips twitched.
Aren't you too weak to walk?
You've arranged everything perfectly.
Fine.
He didn't mince words; he simply took off his slippers, lay down, and pulled the blanket over himself.
"Go to sleep."
After saying that, he turned off the light with a snap.
The room was plunged into darkness in an instant.
The rain outside the window continued to patter.
The two people's breathing rose and fell clearly in the darkness.
About fifteen minutes later.
Nobody was asleep.
"Su Changming..."
From the darkness came the soft call of a young girl.
"Um?"
Are you asleep?
"...Not yet." Su Changming rolled over, staring at the dark ceiling. "What's wrong?"
"You know what," the girl said softly, "I recognized you on your very first day of class..."
"Um."
Su Changming hummed in agreement, then quickly realized, "So you knew about us from the beginning..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but Yao Xiwei clearly understood what he meant and nodded slightly in the darkness.
Yes, that's right.
"Okay." Su Changming was indeed a little surprised. When he first saw her, he thought she didn't recognize him at all.
"Then why didn't you react at all?"
Su Changming asked, somewhat puzzled.
"snort."
Yao Xiwei gave a soft hum, her tone carrying a hint of girlish pride:
"You didn't say anything either, did you? You even pretended you didn't know anything."
"Since you're not bringing it up, why should I rush in? Wouldn't that... make me seem like I care too much?"
Su Changming couldn't help but cover his face.
So this guy's been competing with me from the very first meeting.
Is this the legendary tsundere?
"but……"
Yao Xiwei's voice suddenly became somewhat admiring:
"When did you become so powerful? I've been practicing martial arts with my father since I was a child, and I've seen many masters, but I've never seen anyone like you before."
"Well, well..."
Su Changming touched his nose somewhat guiltily and mumbled:
"During my years studying abroad, I had some extraordinary encounters. I met several reclusive masters and practiced under their guidance for several years."
"Wow, that's amazing..."
The girl exclaimed sincerely:
"I started practicing Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation) when I was five years old, and I've been practicing for over ten years. Even now, I can't feel the Qi (vital energy) anymore. You've only been practicing for a few years, and you're already this strong... Is this what Father meant by a genius?"
several years?
If I told you that I had only been training for a little over a month and that I was a weakling who couldn't even kill a chicken before I met Rin, wouldn't you be even more shocked?
This is obviously something that cannot be said.
So Su Changming had no choice but to change the subject.
The two began to talk about family matters.
"Actually, I don't know much about this marriage either."
Yao Xiwei said softly:
"My grandfather always stayed in his old home in the countryside. I only went back once when I was very young. My father was busy with work and rarely went back either. We usually communicated by letter."
"My family is about the same."
Su Changming also started talking, reminiscing about the Su family back in the old capital, about his old-fashioned yet lovable grandfather, and vividly describing the amusing stories of his second brother's gluttonous little daughter, Su Yan Yan.
It tells the story of how the little girl stole candied hawthorns and lost her teeth, how she smeared ink all over her face thinking it was sesame paste, and how she performed somersaults for everyone during the New Year and ended up bumping into the door frame.
Warm and amusing everyday stories were told in the rainy night, making Yao Xiwei chuckle softly from time to time.
The atmosphere became relaxed and warm.
“That’s great…”
After laughing, Yao Xiwei's voice suddenly became somewhat low, tinged with envy:
"I really want a lively home like that too."
"It's a pity... my mother passed away early."
Su Changming's heart softened.
"She passed away from illness before I could even remember anything. My father rarely mentioned her, only saying that she was a very gentle woman, but her health was never very good."
"There aren't even many photos of her at home, just the one in the living room."
Su Changming was silent for a moment, then suddenly remembered something.
"Excuse me for asking... what is your mother's surname?"
"His surname is Zhou."
Yao Xiwei answered instinctively, unaware of Su Changming's unusual behavior:
"Zhou Wanjun, isn't that a beautiful name?"
"It sounds really good."
Su Changming nodded subconsciously, but his mind was on something else entirely.
week.
The imperial surname of the Daqian Dynasty.
The reason Ye Yi arrested Yao Xiwei before, the so-called bloodline, could it be...?