Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Promise
In the dim room, Wu Xuan’s dark figure sat with his legs crossed at the edge of the bed, his large hands covering his face, looking toward the door at the sound of footsteps.
The female, having just experienced intimacy, leaned against the doorframe while entering, her snow-white face flushed with redness, her eyes full of lingering mist as she raised them...
Wu Xuan had been eavesdropping for a few days, tormented to the point where he couldn’t sleep. Now facing her in this state, he felt a dull ache in his heart.
He chose not to approach her, instead avoiding her gaze as if escaping.
In the silent cabin, Wen Shu caught the loneliness in his eyes, her long lashes trembled slightly, instantly understanding that he might have heard something from the next room.
A strong sense of guilt and heartache overwhelmed any feelings of shame.
Postponing her bath, she knelt by the bed, taking Wu Xuan’s cool hand, gently pressing her face into his palm, and softly murmured, "Wu Xuan, don’t ignore me..."
Her voice, full of grievance, wrapped around Wu Xuan’s heart like cotton, though his jaw was still tense with sadness, he couldn’t bear to see Wen Shu troubled.
However, he was truly scared...
Wu Xuan’s eyes welled up with warmth, he slightly lifted his eyelids, his golden eyes tenderly gazing at Wen Shu’s face, tears slipping from the corners of his eyes.
"Ashu."
His voice trembled, gazing at the gentle female in front of him, unable to suppress the bittersweet surge in his heart, he flung his long arms around Wen Shu, drawing her tightly into his embrace.
His burning hot hands clasped her lower back, the male’s tear-streaked face buried in Wen Shu’s neck, heat clinging to the loose hairs at her nape.
"Ashu, I’m scared..."
The low, husky murmur brushed against her ear, Wen Shu’s heart trembled, not understanding what he was thinking, she could only encircle his firm waist, hugging him even tighter in return.
"Wu Xuan, what’s wrong," she asked, caressing the slightly prickly hair on the side of his neck, kissing his cheek, and gently coaxing, "Can you tell me?"
The lingering warmth and fragrance at her side, Wu Xuan felt a hint of bitterness rising in his throat, lifting his eyes to look at Wen Shu.
Gazing into her gentle and profound eyes, the pain overwhelming his heart eased slightly.
"I’m afraid that one day..."
He hesitated, fearing that voicing it would make him more uncomfortable, swallowing the words back down.
Holding Wen Shu in his arms, wanting to change the subject.
It wasn’t the first time he was being contrary, Wen Shu immediately saw through it, she hooked his nape, pulling him down somewhat angrily, chiding, "Didn’t we agree, you can tell me what you’re thinking, you’re going back on your word."
She put on a stern face, showing her displeasure, Wu Xuan immediately shook his head nervously.
After a rapid breath, his lips tightly pursed, as if the words in his mouth were difficult to say aloud.
Seeing him unwilling to speak, Wen Shu stared into his eyes, feeling deeply powerless as he avoided her eye, "Wu Xuan, are you angry? Or... don’t you trust me?"
Her voice was serious, instantly causing the air in the room to stagnate.
Wu Xuan’s pupils contracted, feeling the arms on his nape drop with her words, a strong panic surged within him, "No!"
Holding his breath, he hurriedly clasped Wen Shu’s hand, his eyes reddened, speaking incoherently, "I’m just, I’m afraid, with so many males around you, and perhaps more in the future, will there be a day when..."
At this point, he paused as if suffocating, taking a deep breath, heavily said, "You no longer like me, or even... forget about me."
Tears dripped onto her hand, scalding Wen Shu causing her to flinch.
Listening to his tearful murmuring, her heart felt like it was grasped tightly by a large hand, leaving her breathless from the pain.
She never knew Wu Xuan would worry about this.
Her arms tightly embraced, Wu Xuan’s heavy head rested against her shoulder, still silently shedding tears.
Wen Shu furrowed her brows slightly, lifting his tear-streaked face, deeply gazing into those misty golden eyes, "Wu Xuan, no one could ever replace you, I will always like you, and it’s impossible for me to forget you, did you hear that?"
Hearing her clearly, a hint of surprise flashed in Wu Xuan’s eyes.
And Wen Shu, with her lashes lowered, sternly said seriously, "I promise you, apart from you all, there will never be anyone else."
The solemn words slowly echoed in the silent cabin.
Wu Xuan’s eyes widened, feeling as if all surrounding noise had vanished, the room’s background turned into illusion, leaving only Wen Shu’s snow-white face.
He opened his mouth, the chaotic thoughts in his mind finally paused, but he hadn’t forgotten there’s still Rah searching everywhere for Ashu.
Ashu was somewhat different with him, everyone could see it, otherwise she wouldn’t have taken him in, but it seemed Ashu didn’t want to admit it.
Reflectively holding Wen Shu tighter, Wu Xuan felt content to have her promise.
But if Rah came, would Ashu feel sad or troubled because of it...
"Where is Rah?"
Drawing security from the embrace, Wu Xuan’s timid thoughts faded, asking quite straightforwardly.
Hearing Rah’s name, Wen Shu was momentarily stunned, her feelings for him were quite complicated, sometimes even confused about her own thoughts.
And just a moment’s hesitation, Wu Xuan understood, suppressing a rising jealousy, he slightly smiled, "I remember everything I’ve just said, Ashu can’t break her promise! But..."
He leaned closer to Wen Shu, touching her nose gently, "Rah already has a spiritual bond with Ashu, if Ashu likes, I will reluctantly turn a blind eye."
Finishing, he pinched Wen Shu’s stunned face, chuckling softly, "But not again."
"Wu Xuan..."
Wen Shu snapped back, wanting to refute harshly, when suddenly a knocking sound was heard.
Luo Fei’s voice floated in from outside the door, "Wu Xuan, is Ashu with you?"
His clear voice tinged with a hint of urgency.
Wen Shu and Wu Xuan exchanged glances, seeing him about to speak, she quickly covered his mouth, silently shook her head, and whispered near his ear.
"He’s too much, I don’t want to deal with him now, just say I’m asleep."
Cute by her cautious look, Wu Xuan laughed while holding her, complying with her request.
Once Luo Fei reluctantly left, Wen Shu wanted to stay with Wu Xuan a bit longer, but her body felt unbearably sticky.
"Wu Xuan, I need to take a bath first, can you get me some food?"
Just as she finished speaking, a growling sound came from her stomach.
She paused, while Wu Xuan smiled knowingly, reaching out to gently rub her head, "You go wash up, I’ll be right back."
As Wu Xuan left, the cabin quieted down, Wen Shu hadn’t taken any clean clothes, pulling a robe from Wu Xuan’s wardrobe, she carefully washed herself before getting into the bath.
The warm water enveloped her body, she propped her hands on the tub’s edge, sighing contentedly, her mind beginning to plan for the future.
The summer lasts for three months, they’ll stay for two, then Bai Qiao will give birth, and she will need to help, then Yudong City...
This kind of life is a bit dull, it’s better to rent a shop and make use of her superpowers!
There’s also Yining, who recently developed a side-effect-free contraceptive with Luo Fei and is now researching other things.
She could join in, researching some novel things from modern times to sell in the shop, surely many beastmen would like it!
Happily imagining the future, the ship suddenly jolted, the sound of waves crashing against the deck resounded behind her.
Turning back, she saw in the darkness waves surging against the porthole, water trails streaming in the swaying light and shadow.
Is it going to rain again?
Her heart was puzzled, but in just a moment, the moonlight silently poured, the sea was already calm.
"Strange..."
She sat up, her hand gripping the edge of the tub suddenly stiffened, as a sudden creak sounded behind her.
