ebookpocket.com Chapter 2988 was exceptionally difficult.
Chapter 2988 was exceptionally difficult.
Seeing her serious expression, Shi Ye couldn't help but smile and replied, "Okay, so... are you going back to rest now?"
His voice was soft, with a hint of concern.
Charlene nodded slightly. "Okay, I'll have Shi Yang apply some medicine for me later, then I'll go to sleep."
Upon hearing this, Shi Ye's gaze lingered on her for a moment, but he suddenly spoke up, "Let me help you apply the medicine!"
"what?"
His suggestion came somewhat suddenly, and Charlene was clearly taken aback, as if she hadn't expected him to say that.
Seeing this, Shi Ye raised his eyebrows.
His eyes held a hint of teasing, yet remained serious, as he retorted, "What? Can't a boyfriend help apply the medicine?"
Your injury was actually sustained for my sake.
He glanced at the time and added, "Besides, Zhou Si is in the room. Going there at this time might disturb their rest."
He spoke with confidence and self-assurance, his words conveying a sense of self-righteousness and even a hint of integrity.
Instead, it made Charlene feel that if she hesitated any longer and declined, it would be a bad thing.
It would make it seem like I had impure thoughts and was overthinking things.
So she stopped being coy and nodded in agreement, "Then... I'll go get the medicine, wait for me a moment."
Shi Ye nodded and said, "Okay."
Soon, Xia Lin left Shi Ye's room and returned to her own bedroom.
Not long after, she retrieved the first-aid kit and cotton swabs and went back into the room.
The room was not spacious and simply furnished, with only a bed and a chair, no sofa.
Shino's gaze swept around the room.
Then, he naturally pointed to the bedside and asked, "Is it alright to sit here?"
Charlene's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
This is clearly her home, so why is she so nervous?
She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her composure, and slowly walked to the bedside to sit down, her movements slightly restrained.
Tokino gently reminded him, "Just pull down one shoulder of your pajamas a little."
Charlene responded softly with an "okay," and obediently followed the instructions.
She turned slightly to the side and slowly took off her nightgown from her shoulders.
With each movement, her delicate, fair shoulders gradually became visible.
Her skin was so white it was almost blinding, as smooth and flawless as porcelain.
As Shino approached, his gaze swept over the bare shoulder.
For a moment, his mind went blank, as if he were momentarily captivated by that snow-white figure.
However, he quickly composed himself, steadied himself, and focused his attention on her wound.
He quickly opened the first-aid kit on the bedside table.
He sat down in the chair and began to untie the gauze from Charlene's bandages.
The skin around the wound is red, but there are no signs of inflammation.
Just looking at it makes me feel pain.
Shi Ye felt a little sorry for him and gently reminded him, "It might hurt a little later, so bear with it."
Charlene responded softly, "Okay."
Actually, she felt okay; she wasn't in too much pain.
Although there is still some dull pain and a slight stinging sensation at the wound site, it is not as unbearable as the initial pain.
However, when Ye came closer to apply the medicine, she experienced a different kind of inhuman suffering.
His breath brushed lightly against her ear and neck, sometimes lightly, sometimes softly.
The warmth made her tremble slightly.
Shino thought he had accidentally hurt her, so he subconsciously slowed down his movements and gently blew on the wound.
The sudden breath caught Charlene completely off guard.
Immediately afterwards, a fine rash of goosebumps crept up her arms and back, and even her ears turned slightly red.
At first, Tokino did not notice anything unusual about her.
It wasn't until he was almost finished applying the medicine that he noticed the person next to him had ears that were so red they looked like they were burning, almost dripping blood.
He raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes.
However, he continued his work methodically, treating her wounds.
As he reapplied the gauze, his slender fingers brushed lightly against her earlobe, seemingly unintentionally.
Charlene immediately felt a slight itch and instinctively flinched away, trying to get away.
Her ears have always been sensitive.
But I'm also worried that someone might notice something.
So she could only force herself to remain calm and suppress her movements.
As a result, the more she endured it, the hotter her ears became, and even her fair neck gradually turned a blush.
Charlene clutched the sleeves of her pajamas tightly, feeling an unbearable unease.
After a while, the wound was finally treated.
Shino watched for a long time and found it very interesting, his smile deepening.
Finally, he couldn't resist reaching out and gently rubbing her burning earlobes.
Charlene gasped softly.
She subconsciously looked up at Shi Ye, her voice tinged with panic, "Shi Ye-ge...w-what's wrong?"
Shino's gaze lingered on her flushed cheeks for a moment before he said with interest, "It's nothing, I'm just curious to see if your ears will really catch fire."
He chuckled softly, as if he could finally hold it in, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery, "It's just applying some medicine, and you're already this shy? I didn't do anything else."
If that's the case, and we become closer in the future, wouldn't you want to dig a hole and hide yourself away?
Charlene blushed.
Right now, she really wants to dig a hole and hide away.
She felt that her behavior just now was extremely embarrassing.
I'm really afraid he'll think I'm an unreserved, lewd woman.
They were just helping her apply the medicine; they didn't have any other intentions.
But here I am, restless and lost in thought, it's just so out of line.
She hurriedly waved her hand and explained incoherently, "I... I just have very sensitive ears, especially when they're ticklish."
That's why I overreacted; I really didn't think much of it!
Upon hearing this, Shi Ye smiled knowingly and slowly put the medicine bottle back into the first-aid kit.
He suddenly leaned forward, placing his hands on the edges of the bed on either side of Xia Lin's body, enveloping her entirely in his shadow.
Charlene, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, was so startled by his sudden approach that she instinctively leaned back and almost fell down.
However, Shino seemed to have anticipated her reaction, and with quick reflexes, he reached out and grabbed her waist, supporting her steadily.
His movements carried an undeniable forcefulness, his eyes flashed with a hint of mockery and inquiry, and his tone was deep and magnetic, "Oh? So you were overthinking things just now?"
So what have you been thinking about? Why don't you... tell me?
His breath was so close, warm yet somewhat oppressive, that Xia Lin's heart began to beat faster.