Chapter 94 - A Night That Brought Them Closer (2) (1/2)

The closeness that Zhiyuan's heart unconsciously wished for that night when he had leaned in to kiss her was now a reality in front of him. Even with that light teasing brush, he felt his heart rile up like crazy. If began thudding and beating hard and fast as it had never done before.

As his gaze met Xinyi's, he felt it too how she was taken aback by the sudden turn of events. Xinyi was too shocked to move.

Zhiyuan…

Her head was in a mess. Her heart was in chaos. After that night almost four years ago, it was the first time their lips had touched like that. She froze as she recalled that night. That memory just came out of the blue that shook her hard.

”Haha. Mama and Dada fell for it.”

Siying's cheerful giggles brought them out of their stupor. They realized the situation and quickly withdrew. The distance between them widened and an awkward silence grew that couldn't be compared to that time when he had almost kissed her.

Xinyi's legs trembled as she got up. She couldn't face Zhiyuan. She couldn't meet his eyes.

”I-I…”

But in the end, she couldn't say anything as she ran away with all her might.

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Where Siying had tried on his end to unite Xinyi and Zhiyuan, Chyou refused to be left behind too. But her situation was even more difficult than Siying's.

In his case, Xinyi and Zhiyuan slept in the same room at the very least. But here the problem started with Xiaosi and Caihong sleeping in separate rooms.

So Leina had said, ”Hmmm...So first, we have to bring your Mama and Dada in one room!”

Chyou's shoulders slumped. ”But they don't like each other.”

”There will be something! Don't worry! I will think of a super good plan!”

And that super good plan was Chyou feigning to be sick. She still wondered if it would work because Caihong hated to be anywhere near her.

But there was no harm in trying.

When Xiaosi stepped into her room, he was shocked to see her looking all pale and weak.

”Chyou! What happened?” He rushed to the bedside and sat beside her as he wrapped his arm around her head.

”Dada...I feel sick...My tummy is painful.”

Xiaosi panicked. ”How? Did you eat something wrong in school today?”

”I don't know…”

”It's okay. I will quickly ask the doctor to come here and check on you. You will be fine in no time.”

Chyou slightly stiffened.

The doctor uncle will find out my lie.

”No, no! Dada I don't want to see any doctor uncle. I-I…”

”No, Chyou. I cannot take the risk. Don't worry. I will ask him not to give you an injection,” he smiled.

She pursed her lips in anxiousness.

Fifteen minutes later as the doctor reached the Zhu villa, he met Caihong on the way to Chyou's room. She frowned. ”You…”

”How is Chyou feeling now, Mrs. Zhu? Is it paining more or…”

She didn't understand.

”What are you-”

”Ah, there you are.”

Xiaosi said, ”She is inside. I will take you to her.”

He glanced at her once and then walked away.

Suddenly she said, ”The doctor…”

He stopped and raised his brow. After a pause, he said, ”Chyou is sick.”

Xiaosi waited for a while. But there was no response from her.

He faintly smiled. For a moment, he expected that she would feel concerned for her but…

Xiaosi left without saying anything.

Inside her room, the doctor said, ”I don't see any serious problem, Mr. Zhu.”

Chyou panicked. But she was afraid to admit her lie.

”It might be slight acidity in her stomach. I have prescribed some medicine. She will be fine by tomorrow morning.”

Xiaosi felt relieved. ”Alright.”

After the doctor went away, Xiaosi smiled. ”See? I told you right? He wouldn't give any injection.”

”En…”

Phew! Now it is the time!

”Now rest and sleep.”

Chyou tugged her father's coat and said, ”Dada... please sleep with me.”

”Of course my princess. Dada will be here with you,” he patted her head.

”A-and Mama too…”

He said nothing.

”Chyou. It won't be possible for your Mama to be here.”

”Dada please…” she looked pitiful the best she could, ”I want Mama and Dada with me... Please…”

Xiaosi hesitated. She was already so weak. Maybe it would get more painful for her by the rejection.

Outside Caihong's room, Xiaosi stood for a long time before he finally knocked on the door. A few moments later, the door opened and Caihong slightly widened her eyes to see him.

”What does Mr. Zhu want?”

”Can you sleep with us tonight? Chyou really wants you by her side.”

”Why do you think I will agree? I have got nothing to do with that girl.”