Chapter 12: things getting hot

"Never before had Xiao Wu seen Ye Qiu in such a state. She held Ye Qiu's face in her hands, carefully examining him. 'What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?' 

'No, no, it's nothing. I just thought of something else a moment ago.' Ye Qiu casually dismissed.

Xiao Wu remained completely unaware of what had just happened. 

'But Ye Qiu looked really good just now.' Thinking about her own actions, Xiao Wu felt a bit pleased, and her crimson eyes seemed to be covered with a mist of happiness. 

She believed she had taken advantage of Ye Qiu, not realizing that he had already outplayed her. 

Quickly changing the subject, Ye Qiu asked, 'By the way, what did you ask me just now?' 

'Whether you dislike Tang San. Didn't you say you can see it?' Xiao Wu looked at Ye Qiu, and due to the earlier face-touching action, they were very close. It made her feel a bit dizzy. 

'Did I show it that clearly?' Ye Qiu frowned. He thought he was quite polite, treating Wang Sheng, Tang San, and others equally. 

'Not really, it's just that I... I see you more frequently, and my intuition told me.' Holding onto Ye Qiu's arm again, Xiao Wu rubbed her head against his shoulder. 

Only in front of Ye Qiu would she act like this. Despite calling herself Xiao Wu Jie (Sister Xiao Wu), her behavior resembled that of a little wife. 

'Xiao Wu, there are some things I can't tell you yet. I'm sorry.' 

'It's okay, I trust you.' Ye Qiu felt a bit of warmth from her crescent-shaped eyes. 

Without speaking further, Ye Qiu leaned back against the tree trunk, and Xiao Wu leaned against his chest, listening to his heartbeat until night fell. 

The full moon reflected in the lake, casting a soft and bright glow. 

'Xiao Qiu~' 

'Hmm?' 

'Did you see anything just now?' 

'What are you talking about?' 

'Did you look at something else just now?' 

'Cough, cough... Of course not!' Ye Qiu replied decisively. 

Xiao Wu raised her head and looked at him suspiciously. 'How was it really?' 

'I saw clearly. Recreating the sleeve arrow should be no problem.' Ye Qiu honestly confessed. 

'That's good. You hurry and make one. Compared to the one Tang San gave me, Xiao Wu Jie prefers what Xiao Qiu makes!' She hugged his neck and was about to get their faces close. 

'Uh, about this, I'll do my best!' Ye Qiu stammered. If Tang San found out, he might cry in the bathroom. 

'But Xiao Wu, don't tell Tang San about this; otherwise, it will be troublesome.' Ye Qiu reminded her. 

'I know, Xiao Wu Jie is not silly!' 

'Really?' Ye Qiu teased, pinching her face. 

'Ah! You're asking for it; believe me, Xiao Wu Jie will beat you up!' Xiao Wu felt her intelligence was insulted, and she hammered Ye Qiu for a while before stopping. 

After playing around for a while, Ye Qiu suggested going back. 

'Let's go, it's time to go back!' 

'You're going back so soon again?' Xiao Wu was a bit unwilling; it was too short, and she didn't enjoy it enough. 

Although reluctant, she obediently followed Ye Qiu back towards the dorm. 

In this regard, Ye Qiu could only apologize. He also didn't like this kind of secretive interaction every time, but the potential eyes in the dark made Ye Qiu have to be cautious. 

He had a premonition that as his relationship with Xiao Wu became closer, the days he could stay by her side were numbered. 

For Tang Hao, the hundred-thousand-year soul ring was non negotiable 

'It seems that the matter of fairy grass should also be put on the agenda. I'm sorry, Xiao Wu.' 

Looking at the silly rabbit still laughing beside him, Ye Qiu decided to implement the plan he had thought of before. 

Mysterious Jade Hand, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and others, he wanted them too! 

'Xiao Qiu! What are you thinking about?' Still walking, Xiao Wu, who was originally enjoying the flowers by the roadside, jumped in front of Ye Qiu, facing him with her hands behind her back. 

He moved forward, she moved back, and the two looked at each other."

"After walking for a while, Ye Qiu stood still and spoke slowly with a serious expression. 'Xiao Wu, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with.' 

'What is it? As long as it's something Xiao Wu Jie can do, I'll definitely agree!' Xiao Wu also stopped, walked up to Ye Qiu, hands behind her back, slightly tilting her head, quietly waiting. 

'I'm not joking with you!' 

'I'm not joking either!' Xiao Wu also dropped the smile on her face, looking firmly into his eyes. 'Xiao Wu is serious.' 

'Ah~' In her exclamation, Xiao Wu was embraced by Ye Qiu. 

Rising on her tiptoes, their heads leaned against each other, resting on each other's shoulders. 'This is the first time Xiao Qiu has taken the initiative to hug me~' 

The cool moonlight tinted the night, and despite the slightly cool night breeze, Xiao Wu only felt warmth. Her hands circled around him, returning the embrace. 

"Hehe, you really are a silly rabbit!" Ye Qiu's voice made Xiao Wu, who rarely refrained from retorting, just smile foolishly. 'Well, Xiao Qiu says whatever he wants.' 

This sentence made Ye Qiu's heart tremble, and he sighed inwardly. 

Slowly pushing her away, he held onto her shoulders, looking at her. 

'If you encounter danger in the future, I will do everything in my power to protect you!' 

'But your level is lower than mine. Xiao Wu Jie should protect you!' Xiao Wu raised her fist. 

Ye Qiu frowned; he disliked this feeling. He said in a deep voice, 'I am serious too. Although I am weak now, I promise! I will only die in front of you!' 

'...' Xiao Wu stayed still, her expression somewhat stiff, a smile on her face that seemed to mix laughter and tears, eventually reddening her eyes and wetting her eyelashes. 

'Xiao Wu believes in you.' 

... 

Half a quarter of an hour later, Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu were almost at the dormitory door. Ye Qiu walked beside her, still patting his cheeks, making a loud slapping sound. 

Unexpectedly, he, who was usually as steady as an old dog, got carried away just now. He needed to wake up. 

It was really heart-wrenching to see the obedient silly rabbit. In that emotional moment, Ye Qiu almost couldn't control himself, almost revealing everything. 

On the side, Xiao Wu was still smiling foolishly, lightly touching her lips, savoring her recent victory. 

Seeing Ye Qiu's actions, she asked in confusion, 'Xiao Qiu, what are you doing?' 

'Nothing, just killing mosquitoes!' 

'Killing mosquitoes? You're not regretting it, are you?' Xiao Wu looked at him pitifully. 

'How could that be? I said what I meant!' 

'Really?' 

'Really!' Ye Qiu answered without hesitation. 

'Then when I kissed you just now, why did you dodge?' Xiao Wu bit her lip, pouting, still gazing directly at him even if she felt shy. 

'I, I... I wasn't ready!' Ye Qiu, who had been single for two lifetimes, blushed as well. 

Uncomfortable, really uncomfortable! 

'Hahaha!' Seeing Ye Qiu, who was usually cold, becoming so amusing, Xiao Wu burst into laughter. 

'By the way, what do you want me to help you with?' she asked. 

'I'll tell you tomorrow. Let's go in quickly.' Ye Qiu patted and kneaded his face a few more times. 

'Okay! Hehe.' 

It could be seen that she was in a very good mood, hopping as she walked.

(End of this chapter)"