Chapter 887: Chapter 693: The Missing Heart Scale (3)
The snow was falling even harder.
Xue Yansi stood by the window, his figure slim and upright, with long silver hair cascading over his shoulders like moonlight flowing past. He wore a pure white robe, and from a distance, he seemed to merge with the snowy scene, like someone stepping out of a painting.
He extended his cold, white, slender fingers to catch a snowflake.
The snowflake did not melt immediately in his palm, staying intact until the sound of the door opening, along with a cold draft, swept it away from his fingertips.
The person who came in was, of course, Shen Tang.
She gazed at the cold and aloof man before her, momentarily lost in thought, unintentionally murmuring softly, "Yin Zhou..."
Xue Yansi turned to look at her, his gaze differing from its usual coldness, tinged instead with a hint of complex emotion.
He asked, "The Yin Zhou you mentioned... who exactly is he?"
He had lived here for nearly half a month, and it wasn’t the first time he had heard this name from Shen Tang.
Occasionally, when she was lost in thought staring at him, she would bring it up softly.
If it were the usual Xue Yansi, he wouldn’t care at all.
But this time, he asked.
Shen Tang snapped out of it, clasping her hands behind her back, walked up to him briskly, leaned slightly with a smile, and said, "Of course, it’s you~ Or is there someone else besides you and me here?"
Xue Yansi turned his face slightly, his voice as cold as the ice and snow outside, making the surrounding air chillier, "...That’s not my name."
Shen Tang moved in front of him again, looking directly at him, she said frankly, "The current you indeed doesn’t have that name; the one I’m calling is the past you."
Xue Yansi was taken aback.
The past him?
Although his memories over the past two decades were fragmented and many insignificant things had been forgotten, the general outline was still there.
He had been wandering outside for years until recently when the Ghost Snake Clan brought him back. He had never met her before and didn’t know who the "Yin Zhou" she spoke of was.
"That Yin Zhou must be your partner." The man’s voice seemed even colder, "I’m not him. You probably mistook me for someone else."
Only this could explain why she approached him proactively the moment she saw him, constantly trying to help him.
Could it be... that he looks very much like her partner?
Was she seeing another person through him?
Thinking this, Xue Yansi himself didn’t realize, the air around him grew even colder, and a hint of hidden displeasure and anger surged in his heart.
If Shen Tang knew what he was thinking at this moment, she would probably sigh with regret.
Recognizing the wrong leopard was her own fault. She didn’t expect to finally find the right person, only for them to not acknowledge it!!!
Afterward, Xue Yansi said he needed to rest, coldly issuing an eviction order, making Shen Tang leave.
Since after this incident, the relationship between the two, which had slightly improved, somehow became distant again.
Shen Tang even felt that this man seemed to still be sulking!
She was utterly perplexed.
After pondering for a while, she suddenly realized, "Could it be... this guy is jealous of himself?"
A man’s heart is indeed like a needle at the bottom of the ocean!
The system said, [It seems to be true, but it’s a good sign; he has changed a lot compared to when you first met!]
[If it were the Xue Yansi when you first met, he wouldn’t have even asked this question, let alone intentionally distanced himself because of this. His current behavior clearly shows he’s feeling something.]
The system cheerfully said, [This is good news, indicating that the force hasn’t completely taken him over, and there’s still room for redemption! It seems the emotional strategies the host has employed these days have been quite effective!]
[However, this guy’s mouth is as stubborn as ever, clearly caring inside but pretending not to... Host, I think you need to be bold! Stir him up good so he can see what his heart truly desires!]
Shen Tang looked out at the intensifying snowfall, a slight smile curling on her lips, as her mood seemed bright.
"Stubborn? Let’s see if he... can remain so piercingly stubborn and angry!"
...
The night was deep, and the house was silent.
Xue Yansi recalled the events of the day and found it difficult to sleep, his thoughts chaotic.
He leaned against the headboard, listening to the soft sound of falling snow outside, and nearby... a faintly intermittent sound of water.
The water sound was trickling, extraordinarily clear in the quiet night, carrying a peculiar rhythm that inexplicably disturbed his peace of mind.
He frowned, trying to ignore it, but the sound was inescapable.
After who knows how long, the water sound stopped.
Moments later, very light footsteps approached from afar, stopping outside his bedroom door.
Following that, the door was gently pushed open.
Shen Tang entered carrying a cup of warm water, presumably to see if he needed a drink or to check on him as she usually did.
At this moment, she was entirely different from during the day.
She had evidently just taken a bath, with long black hair hanging wetly over her shoulders, and the tips still dripping tiny water droplets.
She was draped loosely in a pale silk robe, the ties casually knotted at the waist. The neckline was somewhat low, revealing a delicate collarbone, with a glimpse of a pink lace strap straddling her shoulder, along with a small patch of smooth pink skin.
The fabric of the robe was thin, slightly dampened by the lingering steam, clinging in places, hinting at the contours beneath.
The hem stopped above her knees, revealing a pair of straight, fair legs.
She stepped barefoot on the floor, her ankles slender.
Only a bedside lamp cast its dim, soft glow upon her, adding a touch of tender, hazy beauty.
Her presence seemed to carry with it lingering steam and the warm fragrance that followed a bath.
The scent was stronger than usual, mingling with the moist air, creating a clean, fresh allure that suffused the entire bedroom in an instant.
Xue Yansi’s gaze involuntarily lingered on her, his breath slightly tightened.
Shen Tang seemed unaware that he was still awake, paused, then displayed a gentle, sweet smile, "Not asleep yet? Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Her voice, too, seemed soaked like water, softer and more mellow than usual.
"...Why are you here?" he asked, his Adam’s apple subtly shifting.
Shen Tang answered candidly, "I’m a Healer, after all. It’s my duty to take care of patients attentively, checking if you need any help and bringing you a glass of water."
As she spoke, she approached, placing the glass on the bedside table.
With her movements, the fabric rustled softly, accentuating the silhouette beneath.
Leaning forward, her neckline opened wider.
Xue Yansi’s breath hitched, his fingers quietly clenching, a faint, almost imperceptible blush creeping up his handsome face.
His Adam’s apple bobbed more intensely, feeling a deep thirst, not from water deprivation.
An unusual heat rose within him, slightly tautening his entire frame.
His once clear, cold purple eyes dimmed slightly.
Shen Tang seemed oblivious to the turmoil she incited at this moment.
She reached out, naturally feeling his forehead.
Xue Yansi’s body seemed to shudder slightly, not knowing if her hand was too cold or if he was too warm.
"Hmm, you seem a bit hot, like you have a slight fever," she murmured softly with concern, "Would you like some water? I can help..."
Before she could finish her words, an unexpected event occurred.
Perhaps there were still water stains from her dripped droplets on the floor, or maybe it was the slick wooden floor beneath her bare feet; Shen Tang’s foot slipped, she gasped lowly as she lost her balance, unexpectedly toppling towards the bed edge!
"Ah!"
Xue Yansi’s pupils shrank, his body moving faster than thought, instinctively reaching out to catch her.
Yet, he was still somewhat weak himself and not only failed to catch her but was dragged askew by the downward force.
The next moment, Shen Tang fell directly into his arms—
More precisely, she ended up straddling his waist and abdomen, even sliding further down!
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