301: Taking care of him

Taking care of him

Xi Ting felt very helpless, but there was an indescribable softness and warmth in his heart. He could not help but tighten his hold on her.

After a long while of breathlessness, Qin Yan stopped kissing him and left a small kiss on his forehead, "Go to sleep, you'll get well soon."

Xi Ting wanted to get her assurance, "You said when I'm not sick, it's fine for us to do whatever I want, right?"

Qin Yan nodded her head happily, "Of course, I always keep my word."

A sly look instantly appeared on Xi Ting's face. Thinking of what he could do, Xi Ting happily let go of Qin Yan.

He was indeed sleepy, and slowly closed his two eyes. Not too long later, his breathing became stable and slower.

Qin Yan put the blanket over him and used the ear temperature measuring device to check his temperature before going to the kitchen.

Auntie He had already kept some ice packs in the fridge, so Qin Yan took one out and covered it in a wet cloth, before returning to the bedroom and putting it on Xi Ting's forehead.

She then sat at the bedside, and since she had nothing else to do, she just kept looking at Xi Ting's calm sleeping face.

No matter how much she looked at him, she just didn't find it enough. The more she looked, the more engrossed she got and fell in love with him again.

After a while, Qin Yan changed the wet towel and ice pack for Xi Ting. Glancing at the time, she then went to the kitchen to prepare a meal for Xi Ting.

Although she cooked porridge this time too, it was different from the afternoon one. She also prepared some light dishes to aid in his appetite since porridge was bland.

After setting down the food in the bedroom, she was just about to wake Xi Ting up when she realized that he was already awake.

"You're up? Try to clear your sleepiness a bit and then have some porridge," Qin Yan lightly touched Xi Ting's forehead, and then took the thermometer out to measure his temperature. She then realized that his fever had gone down a bit, "37.9 degrees Celsius."

Having slept for a long while and covered in a blanket all this time, Qin Yan saw Xi Ting drenched in sweat and thus took a dry towel to help wipe his sweat away.

"Looks like your fever would be gone by tomorrow morning," Qin Yan let out a sigh of relief.

Xi Ting rubbed his temples, "After sleeping for a while, I do feel a lot more comfortable."

Qin Yan smiled as she helped him up. Taking a bolster and pillow, she propped him up. "Do you have an appetite now?"

"If you feed me I'll have a strong appetite," Xi Ting said nonchalantly.

Qin Yan: "…"

He had sobered up real quick, even his brain was so active.

Opening up the small table on the bed, Qin Yan placed the porridge and small dishes on it and fed them by the spoonful to Xi Ting.

"Moonpie, I wanted to tell you something," Qin Yan said to Xi Ting.

Xi Ting looked up at Qin Yan and asked naughtily, "What does my cookie want to tell me?"

Qin Yan smacked Xi Ting's hand that was coming towards her, "Be serious. I want to tell you about some serious stuff."

"Okay," Xi Ting sat up straight, curious about what Qin Yan was about to say.

"I was attacked today.." Just as Qin Yan said this, Xi Ting perked up immediately, "What did you say?"

Qin Yan was afraid of agitating Xi Ting so she helped him calm down, "Don't worry, I am absolutely fine. Just listen to what I want to say."

Xi Ting sighed, "Okay, go on."

Qin Yan then described the whole incident that happened with Yu Zilong to Xi Ting.

Xi Ting grew extremely angry after hearing all this. His face flushed in anger and his fists clenched tightly. Yu Zilong had once snatched his cookie from him and he attempted that again. He vowed to teach the man a lesson.

Just as he was about to ask Qin Yan where Yu Zilong was right now, his phone rang. It was Tong Chunian.

It was work-related and if it hadn't been necessary for Xi Ting to make a decision, Tong Chunian also wouldn't have dared to disturb Xi Ting at such a time.

After hanging up, Xi Ting made puppy eyes at Qin Yan and pleaded, "Cookie, can I look at the computer now? There are some important documents that I need to have a look at."

Feeling helpless, Qin Yan just smiled, "I didn't let you work because I wanted you to have a good rest, but I know what's important and what's not too. If there's really some important work, how can I stop you?"

Xi Ting instantly pulled Qin Yan over and brought her into his tight embrace, "My cookie is so caring and sweet."

Not sure whether to laugh or cry, Qin Yan pushed him away lightly, "Where did you put the laptop?"

"On the desk in the study room. There's a laptop there," Xi Ting said, "Just bring that over."

Since it would be inconvenient, Qin Yan cleaned up the dirty dishes and took them out. Then, she brought him his laptop.

While Xi Ting worked as he lay in his bed, Qin Yan sat by his side and did her own work.

Time passed by but Qin Yan did not return to her own room. Xi Ting saw this and couldn't help but ask, "You are sleeping here tonight?"

"Yeah," Qin Yan nodded, "I'm afraid that you won't listen to me and refuse to have a good rest."

Her voice only got softer, and her face blushed red furiously. 

Xi Ting excitedly scooted a bit to the side, freeing some space next to him, "Come and sit here."

Qin Yan: "…"

Never mind. Anyway, even if they slept separately tonight, she would still stay awake worrying about him, so she might as well just stay here and watch over him.

Qin Yan then went to the bathroom, carrying the pajamas with her. She took a shower and put on her skincare products.

After cleaning herself up, she changed into the pajamas. When she came out, she saw Xi Ting completely engrossed in his work, typing with much focus. As she walked towards the side of the bed, her heartbeat sped up and she felt as if her heart was about to jump out of her chest.

Smelling the light, sweet fragrance that tickled his nose, Xi Ting raised his head and saw Qin Yan standing right in front of him in her pajamas.

Even though the style of the pajamas was very conservative, and covered her up pretty well, Xi Ting still found her tantalizing and seductive.

Through the side of her shirt collar, her neck and collarbone were slightly visible, glistening with a light powder. It looked soft and tender as if a light puff of air or touch will break it.

Perhaps it was because Qin Yan had just come out of the shower or perhaps she was feeling embarrassed that Qin Yan's face was extremely flushed red.

"Come over here," Xi Ting patted the spot next to him, his voice was strangely hoarse.

After taking a deep breath, Qin Yan finally lifted the blanket and sat inside.

It was the spot originally occupied by Xi Ting. Once she sat down, all she felt was Xi Ting's warmth.

When she stretched her legs out, she accidentally touched Xi Ting's leg and if she was scalded, she hurriedly moved away.

Xi Ting was so amused by her reaction that he chuckled. She was very shy and scared like a cat.

Afraid that she would be infected too, Xi Ting didn't dare to directly kiss her lips, and just pecked her on the cheek. Feeling satisfied, he sighed, "I always wanted something like this, to just be on the same bed as you. Even if we aren't doing anything, I'm still able to see you once I turn my head, I can just touch you when I move my hand just a little bit, being able to sit elbow to elbow and leg-to-leg to you."

Cheeks blushing furiously, Qin Yan gave a bashful smile to Xi Ting. Indeed, she did feel very good and at peace. Being so close to him.

While he worked, she would be by his side. Although they were just sitting together and engrossed in their own work, it didn't feel boring or lonely at all.

Xi Ting's room was very spacious. Usually, when he was all alone, it always felt a little cold and empty. However, right now, as the two of them sat side-by-side, the room felt exceptionally heart-warming and comforting.2

Outside the window, the chilly wind blew hard in the cold winter night. No matter how thick the windowpane was, they could still vaguely hear the gushing of the wind, bringing out the warmth and coziness of the room.

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