Chapter 47: It’s Okay If You Don’t Give Me Food

"But you already have a fiancée..." Xiao Wu looked as if she had been abandoned, her voice filled with grievance.

"I do have a fiancée. But that doesn't mean I don't want you. Those are two different things, aren't they?" Ye Qiu spread his hands nonchalantly, completely shameless. All he wanted was to appease the little bunny in front of him.

"..."

Hearing his words, Xiao Wu's mind went blank for a moment. She blinked in confusion.

"Is that so?"

"Of course! Who said I don't want you? I never said that. I can't bear to let you go."

Ye Qiu nodded seriously, his tone filled with conviction.

"You really didn't say that..."

Xiao Wu sniffled, stopping her sobs. Her lips parted, but it took a while before she managed to speak again, her voice laced with shyness.

"Then… will you still eat Xiao Wu-jie?"

Seeing the fear, grievance, and hesitation in her eyes, Ye Qiu chuckled. He hadn't expected her to ask such a question. With a teasing smile, he slowly leaned in, gazing at her delicate face with interest, and whispered:

"Of course, I want to eat you. Will you let me?"

Xiao Wu's teary eyes locked onto Ye Qiu's dark, pearl-like irises. Her face gradually turned red as she lowered her head without answering. Instead, she carefully picked up a piece of food from her bowl and placed it into Ye Qiu's.

Then, she nervously picked at the rice in her bowl, eating in small bites without responding.

Ye Qiu raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "Little Bunny, what does this mean? You don't want to?"

"N-No, it's not that..."

Caught off guard by his question, Xiao Wu panicked and shook her head hurriedly.

Seeing this, Ye Qiu smiled knowingly. He understood her little act. Shifting closer, he leaned in and whispered into her ear with a serious expression,

"Actually, it's fine. If you're willing to give yourself to me, I'll gladly accept. But if you refuse, then I'll just have to put in more effort… and take you by force."

Xiao Wu's hands trembled, nearly dropping her food. She blinked rapidly, her cheeks flushing crimson as she turned her head away. Her shimmering eyes reflected Ye Qiu's warm smile, and her heart filled with an inexplicable sense of relief.

Ye Qiu hadn't abandoned her. He still wanted her. He hadn't given up on her!

Watching Xiao Wu eat, Ye Qiu rolled his eyes and teased, "With the way you're eating, if you don't grow up properly, I might lose interest."

"Hmm?"

Xiao Wu glanced up and noticed Ye Qiu's gaze fixed on her petite figure. Her face turned even redder, and she quickly lowered her head, shoveling food into her mouth in a panic.

The tears that had been threatening to fall finally spilled over, but instead of sadness, her face was full of joy. Her eyes glistened with laughter as she continued eating, occasionally sneaking peeks at Ye Qiu.

"You're such an idiot."

Ye Qiu couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of the little bunny stuffing her face while still stealing glances at him. She was so silly—so silly it made his heart ache.

"Eat slowly. Don't spill it all over the bed."

After finishing his own meal, Ye Qiu reached out and gently ruffled her silky hair, his eyes filled with amusement and affection.

"Mmm..."

Xiao Wu nodded as she continued eating, looking like a little hamster.

Helpless, Ye Qiu retrieved a water flask from his soul guide and hung it around her neck.

"Drink some water. Don't choke."

After a few reminders, Ye Qiu got up and returned to his own bed.

Xiao Wu was quite diligent; she had neatly arranged the blankets, making it look as if no one had ever touched them. Who knew how long she had been waiting here?

Glancing at Xiao Wu, who was still staring at him, Ye Qiu shook his head with a smile and started sorting through his laundry. Being dragged around in the sky by Dugu Bo for hours, followed by a long journey on foot, he definitely needed to freshen up.

Watching Ye Qiu leave with his toiletries, Xiao Wu quickly finished her meal. Then, she picked up the water flask he had hung around her neck and took a few small sips.

But as she drank, she noticed something unusual.

She pursed her lips slightly, frowning as she stared at the flask.

The mouth of the flask didn't just carry Ye Qiu's scent.

Though he had bullied her a few times, she could still clearly remember his scent—the one that always made her blush. But this… this wasn't the same.

…

Fifteen minutes later.

Ye Qiu returned to the dorm after his bath.

Tang San hadn't come back yet, and Xiao Wu was sitting obediently on the bed, waiting for him.

"Are you full?"

Ye Qiu asked casually as he stuffed his clothes into a bucket and slid it under the bed.

Xiao Wu nodded vigorously.

"Yeah, I'm full—Hic!"

"I told you to eat slower. Now you're hiccupping."

Ye Qiu sat beside her and gently rubbed her back, channeling a bit of soul power to help.

Xiao Wu handed the water flask back to him.

Perhaps because she was too embarrassed, her hiccups stopped after just a few pats from Ye Qiu.

"Ye Qiu, let's cultivate together."

Blushing, Xiao Wu grabbed his hand.

"Huh? Since when did you become so diligent?" Ye Qiu gave her a suspicious look.

"I-I just want to help you more!" Xiao Wu averted her eyes, her already-red face tinged with exhaustion. She nervously clutched his hand.

"Help me?" Ye Qiu scoffed. There was no way he believed that excuse. Cultivating together was just an excuse—she was clearly trying to pry into his secrets.

Leaning back against the bed, he teased, "If you've got something to say, just say it. I'm tired today, and I don't feel like cultivating."

Xiao Wu hesitated for a moment before finally nodding. She tightened her grip on Ye Qiu's hand and asked nervously, "I just… I just want to know where you went. And… if you really have a fiancée."

"I already told you. I wasn't lying. I really do have a fiancée." Ye Qiu admitted without hesitation.

"But… why? Am I not good enough?" Xiao Wu's expression darkened. She looked at Ye Qiu with a mix of confusion and sorrow, then lowered her gaze to her small figure. With a hint of sadness, she murmured, "Even if I'm still small now, I'll grow! You just have to wait… You promised, didn't you? You said you'd only leave me if I grew up ugly…"

"Fine, fine. I'll take a closer look, then." Ye Qiu rolled his eyes but eventually sat up. Dealing with this bunny and her endless questions was exhausting.

He took Xiao Wu's hand, intertwining their fingers, and used his other hand to gently pinch her soft cheek, wiping away her tears.

"Alright, stop crying. Just in time—I want to see if you've been behaving over the past two months."

"I-I have been!" Xiao Wu stammered, her eyes darting away guiltily.

"Hmm?"

Ye Qiu narrowed his eyes, suspicious.

A faint light enveloped Xiao Wu's hand as Ye Qiu wrapped his soul power around her palm, connecting their memories and spirits.

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