Chapter 54: Xiao Wu is Very Happy

Ye Qiu looked around, wondering where Xiao Wu had gone. Just as he was lost in thought, a crisp voice came from behind.

"Ye Qiu~!"

Xiao Wu had apparently just finished showering, her hair still wet. She was holding a bucket, her figure tall and slender, her face delicate and fair, tinged with a rosy glow. She looked incredibly charming.

She jogged over, her hair flowing behind her, bringing with it a light fragrance. She linked her arm with Ye Qiu's, beaming with joy as her voice rang out, lively and melodious.

"Ye Qiu, you're back!"

Xiao Wu leaned against Ye Qiu's side, her face flushed red. She tilted her head slightly, her clear, bright eyes reflecting only Ye Qiu's image.

The soft, delicate body of the rabbit spirit was indeed a comfort. Ye Qiu couldn't help but smile slightly as he nodded.

"Mm, I'm back."

Xiao Wu hugged Ye Qiu's arm and walked toward the bed, lifting the bucket in her hand with a pleased look, as if inviting praise.

"Ye Qiu, Xiao Wu has already washed your clothes and hung them out to dry."

"Oh? Really? You're too kind," Ye Qiu said with a chuckle.

It wasn't until he got closer that he noticed Xiao Wu had placed his own bucket inside hers. He couldn't help but laugh and, recalling something, pulled at his own clothes.

"But I still have another set of clothes. Why didn't you wait for me to finish before washing them?"

"It's fine," Xiao Wu smiled gently, not minding at all.

She said sweetly, "Once you change, I can wash them again."

"Didn't expect you to be so diligent," Ye Qiu grinned, amused. This Xiao Wu was so different from the usual lazy Xiao Wu. He wondered how long this excitement would last.

As a lazy person himself, he hoped Xiao Wu would keep it up.

With Ye Qiu's gaze upon her, Xiao Wu's face reddened even more. She shyly murmured, "As long as... as long as you don't bully me, I'll always wash for you."

"Okay!" Ye Qiu readily agreed, then raised an eyebrow teasingly. "But when you say 'bully,' what exactly do you mean?"

As he spoke, he gently brushed away the strands of hair from her face, his fingertips grazing her soft skin. It was smooth and delicate, and where his hand passed, her cheeks seemed to bloom with a rosy glow.

"This... this..." Xiao Wu stammered, unable to give a clear answer. Ye Qiu didn't press further, just smiled and let her off the hook.

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. I'm going to take a shower now."

Ye Qiu pinched Xiao Wu's cheek lightly and turned to grab his things.

Behind him, Xiao Wu quickly hurriedly called out, "Just don't make me angry, and don't make me sad."

"Alright, I'll try," Ye Qiu answered somewhat absentmindedly as he walked outside.

Looking at his retreating back, Xiao Wu frowned. She turned her gaze to the two beds that were now tightly pressed together, and her face grew even more bashful.

She bounced around happily, stuffed her bucket back under the bed, and spread out her quilt with a smile.

Ye Qiu didn't say much, which meant he had tacitly agreed for her to move her bed here.

Humph!

If that woman, Du Gu Yan, could do it, Xiao Wu couldn't fall behind either!

A quarter of an hour later.

After washing up, Ye Qiu walked back into the dorm. His gaze immediately fell on his now larger bed.

Noticing Ye Qiu's attention, Xiao Wu became a bit bashful, her head lowered as she fiddled with her fingers, not daring to look up at him.

At their age, and with their spirit rings, they weren't children anymore. Even the rabbit spirit was shy at this point.

Ye Qiu smiled and sat on the bed, beckoning Xiao Wu with a finger.

"Come here for a moment."

Xiao Wu looked up in confusion but didn't move. Although she had often been on Ye Qiu's bed, things felt different now. They had more or less confirmed their relationship, and intimate interactions were inevitable.

Blushing, Xiao Wu glanced around.

Ye Qiu teased, "What are you looking at? Hurry up."

"Ah, oh, alright."

Xiao Wu hurriedly responded, her movements quick and cautious, like a thief sneaking toward Ye Qiu.

"Why move your bed here if you're acting like this?" Ye Qiu couldn't help but laugh. He gave her a playful look and took her hand in his.

"I... I just wanted to be closer to you."

Xiao Wu lowered her head, biting her lip softly. Her voice was gentle, though there was a trace of grievance in her tone. She had moved her bed here not to openly flirt, but simply to make her movements at night more convenient.

"Well, it's up to you," Ye Qiu laughed, taking a ring out of his pocket. "I've prepared a little gift for you—an item of spatial soul guidance. Let's see if it suits you."

As he spoke, he took Xiao Wu's hand and slipped the ring onto her fourth finger. It fit perfectly.

Xiao Wu's eyes widened in realization. Ye Qiu wasn't trying to tease her. She blushed slightly and withdrew her hand, turning the ring around in her fingers, her eyes shining with surprise and joy.

"How is it? Do you like it?"

Ye Qiu smiled, watching her.

Although Xiao Wu wasn't the sharpest, she was easy to please—an ideal companion.

"Yes, I really like it."

Xiao Wu nodded enthusiastically, her eyes glued to the small blood-red gem set in the ring, her voice trembling with excitement.

Ye Qiu smiled and shook his head.

"This soul guide has a small space, just one cubic meter. When I have the chance, I'll get you a better one."

He continued talking as he spread out his blanket and, once the conversation ended, lay down in it.

"Ye Qiu, what are you doing?" Xiao Wu asked, watching him.

Something felt off about this situation. Ye Qiu wasn't teasing her like usual. She was confused.

"What do you think I'm doing? Sleeping," Ye Qiu replied irritably, giving her a sideways glance.

Was it really that hard to understand? They were already lying in bed, wasn't it obvious?

"Alright, go back to your own bed. Remember to go out tomorrow." Ye Qiu was indeed tired and wanted to rest. He reminded her once more before closing his eyes.

The issue with Xiao Wu's fourth soul ring had to be resolved as soon as possible.

"Okay, I know," Xiao Wu nodded obediently. She looked at Ye Qiu, who had closed his eyes and was no longer paying attention to her. She couldn't help but smile, her lips curling up slightly.

She quickly leaned over and planted a light kiss on the corner of Ye Qiu's mouth.

Smack!

"Thank you, Ye Qiu~ Xiao Wu is very happy!"

After her quiet thanks, Xiao Wu hurriedly scrambled back to her own bed, her back to Ye Qiu, her ears burning red.

Ye Qiu opened his eyes, glanced at her blushing figure, pursed his lips, and closed his eyes again to sleep.

After a long while, Xiao Wu turned back around, looking at Ye Qiu. Seeing that he was still asleep, she sighed in relief and cautiously looked around. Once she was sure no one had noticed her little kiss, she smiled.

From under her pillow, she pulled out a few gold soul coins and began fiddling with the soul guide Ye Qiu had given her, inserting and removing them repeatedly, her excitement evident.

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