Chapter 175: You Cannot Treat Us Unfairly

Song Chenyi was truly a tormenting little demon. Just by tucking her in and kissing her forehead, he had completely extinguished her anger, even though she had been furious moments before.

The moonlight seeped through the sheer curtains, casting a soft glow across the room.

Tonight, the moon was a rare sight. Though not full, it hung like a delicate crescent, unusually bright and eye-catching.

Luo Yixia lay with her big, round eyes wide open, staring into the dark bedroom.

She couldn't help recalling the ghost story she had shared with Song Chenyi earlier that day...

In an instant, every ghost story she had heard since childhood, memories of The Ring, and all the horror movies she had ever watched came flooding into her mind.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't shake them off.

A cold sweat broke out across her back.

Pricking up her ears, she strained to catch any rustle of wind or sound outside. The slightest noise was enough to scare her half to death.

She was too terrified to close her eyes, yet too afraid to keep them open, dreading what she might see in the dark. Caught in this dilemma, sleep remained completely out of reach...

Stealthily, she grabbed her phone and crept out of the room, guided by the faint glow of the screen.

When she stood before Song Chenyi's door, she hesitated. She felt utterly pathetic—she was the one who had scared him with a ghost story, only to end up terrifying herself.

Her hand hovered over the doorknob. She told herself that if the door was locked, she would march right back to bed and tough it out, even if she died of fright.

With a gentle twist, the door clicked open.

What? Unlocked?

His bedroom curtains were thick, blocking out the moonlight and leaving the room pitch black.

Shielding her phone's light, she groped her way to the bedside.

She gently lifted the blanket and climbed in.

Before she could even settle, a strong arm pinned her down from behind.

"You... you're not asleep?" Luo Yixia stammered.

"Weren't you already asleep?" Song Chenyi countered.

"I... I just wanted to check if you were covered up. I was worried you'd catch a cold in the middle of the night," she declared with a posture of utter selflessness and righteousness.

"Are you really that noble?" Song Chenyi leaned in close, their noses almost touching.

Luo Yixia could hear the frantic thumping of her own heart, threatening to leap right out of her chest.

In a panic, she pushed him away.

"Why aren't you asleep yet?"

"I was asleep until you pushed the door open and woke me up," Song Chenyi replied, resting his hands behind his head.

"Then hurry up and go to sleep."

"Aren't you going back?" he asked, tilting his head toward her.

"Aren't you cold? I don't think the AC in this room heats properly. I'm here to warm up your side of the bed." Luo Yixia tucked herself in and shamelessly snatched half of Song Chenyi's pillow.

Song Chenyi curved the corners of his lips and said no more.

A few minutes... over ten minutes... several dozen minutes passed.

Luo Yixia opened her eyes again. She wasn't asleep; she had no drowsiness whatsoever.

She rolled over and burrowed into his embrace.

The moment she looked up, she found him wide awake, staring right at her.

Despite the profound darkness of the room, his eyes remained brilliant and gleaming, shining like stars.

The two of them stared blankly at each other in the dark.

"Why aren't you asleep?" Luo Yixia murmured softly.

"I can't sleep. What about you?"

"Me neither."

They let out a silent sigh.

"Did you sneak into my room last night?" Song Chenyi asked out of nowhere.

"Why are you suddenly asking that?" Luo Yixia was slightly taken aback.

"I slept pretty heavily last night," Song Chenyi answered cryptically. When he went to bed last night, he had instinctively locked his door. Perhaps influenced by Yu Wenjing's half-serious warning, he had wanted to keep his guard up—though in truth, it was also to restrain himself and keep from coming over to her room. He never expected to fall asleep the moment his head hit the pillow, completely forgetting about the lock. He certainly hadn't imagined that she would be the one to run over.

"Right before I came upstairs, Mom said something to me," Song Chenyi added after a brief pause.

"What?"

"Well, Mom said the soundproofing here isn't great, and told us not to make too much of a ruckus..."

Song Chenyi delivered the words with complete calm, leaving Luo Yixia blushing furiously.

Her irritation toward Yu Wenjing spiked. Why on earth would she bring that up out of nowhere?

Didn't she know whether the soundproofing here was good or bad?

Besides, would she and Song Chenyi really be that desperate...

"What did you and Cousin do this afternoon?" Luo Yixia hastily changed the subject.

"We just walked around the town together, met a few of his friends, and had dinner."

"Your cousin seems like a really nice guy."

"Mm, I can tell," Song Chenyi replied with a smile.

After a brief silence:

"Xiaxias, my internship hospital has been assigned."

Luo Yixia's heart tightened, and her breathing hitched.

"Where?" A bad premonition washed over her.

"Qiong County."

Luo Yixia knew that was where they had gone for military training previously. It was a rather remote place, but the hospital itself was exceptional.

Going there would allow him to learn a great deal.

"When are you leaving?" she asked, maintaining a rare, profound calmness.

"The eighth day of the lunar new year."

"Today is the fourth. There are only a few days left. It looks like we'll be heading back after just two more days here."

Song Chenyi had expected her to be upset or angry with him, but she was calmer than ever.

"Don't worry. Go over there and study hard. I know your academic scores are top-notch, but clinical practice is a completely different world. I'll take good care of myself back at school." Luo Yixia leaned forward, kissed his chin, and offered him a reassuring smile.

"All right." Song Chenyi let out a sigh of relief and pulled her tightly into his arms.

Two more days passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Song Chenyi accompanied Luo Yixia up the mountain to dig up a couple of wild orchid plants to take back with them.

Grandpa also prepared winter bamboo shoots and plenty of local specialties for the two of them to pack.

Since Song Chenyi had to start his internship on the eighth, they had to return to City A by the seventh. Originally, plans were made for Luo Yixia to travel back with her parents, but she adamantly insisted on staying with him and seeing him off.

Luo Yixia suggested that Song Chenyi move into the hospital dormitory to avoid the safety hazards of constant commuting.

During the past few days, Luo Yun and Cao Caleilei did not show up again, giving them a much-needed sense of peace and quiet.

However, looking at the car, Luo Yixia's heart ached fiercely.

"Do Mom and Dad know? If I had known, we could have just taken a taxi back."

"My dad has already contacted the insurance company. It's fine, and you aren't the one paying for it. What are you crying over?" Song Chenyi reached out and ruffled her hair affectionately.

The two of them got into the car and bid farewell to the grandparents.

The elderly couple's eyes were red-rimmed.

"As soon as summer break starts, I'll come back with Chenyi," Luo Yixia said, her voice turning nasal as she struggled against the sorrow of parting.

"Okay, okay."

"Grandpa, I'll come back to drink with you next time," Song Chenyi promised the old man.

The grandfather gave a huff, but ultimately couldn't hold back his parting advice: "Drive carefully. Take good care of Xiaxia. If you dare bully her, you'd better watch out."

"Got it."

By the time they reached City A, night had fallen.

The house was empty and quiet.

Nobody was home.

Luo Yixia boiled some noodles, and the two of them shared a simple meal.

They had to rush to the hospital to report for duty by tomorrow morning.

While Song Chenyi showered, Luo Yixia busied herself packing his luggage.

Feeling like he would need everything under the sun, she stuffed his suitcase to the brim.

When Song Chenyi emerged, she dragged him over to inspect it, asking if anything was missing.

Amused yet deeply touched, Song Chenyi said, "It's just Qiong County. It only takes about two hours to drive back to the apartment. I'll come back whenever I have time."

"No, you'll be too busy over there. What if you don't have time?"

Song Chenyi reached out and grabbed her fidgety hands. "Frankly speaking, compared to all of this, I think I might need you more."

"Huh? What?" Luo Yixia's face turned red.

"What do you think?" Song Chenyi lowered his voice, his hands beginning to wander restlessly around her waist.

"Stop, it tickles..." Luo Yixia squirmed as if he had hit her ticklish spot.

With righteous determination, she batted his hands away and scolded, "You have an early morning tomorrow, stop messing around. Be a good boy and behave."

"Mm, but I want you." Song Chenyi adopted a heavily spoiled, coaxing tone.

Luo Yixia's eyes lit up. What should she do? He was too adorable! What should she do? His voice was irresistibly melting!

"Xiaxias, I want you." Song Chenyi took another step closer.

"N-no... you have to get up early tomorrow..." Luo Yixia swallowed hard. He was far too tempting.

"I know, but after tomorrow, I won't be able to see you." Song Chenyi buried his face in the crook of her neck.

His voice carried a strained restraint.

Yet it remained agonizingly seductive.

Luo Yixia felt her heart pounding out of her chest!

"I'll come visit you at your place as soon as my break starts, okay?"

"But I want you right now~" Song Chenyi rested his chin on Luo Yixia's shoulder, turning his head to softly nip and kiss her earlobe.

Luo Yixia leaned back against the wall, her legs turning to jelly.

This wasn't playing fair at all!

Seeing that Luo Yixia remained unresponsive, Song Chenyi pulled back, his eyes swimming with a misty, watery luster.

To top it all off, he actually started acting cute. What was she supposed to do? Her fragile little heart couldn't take this.

Song Chenyi took her hand and guided it downward. "Are you really going to mistreat us like this?"

Luo Yixia's hand felt searingly hot. She tried to pull back after a few tentative movements, but Song Chenyi held her grip firmly.

"F-fine then... but... you have to go to sleep early afterward," Luo Yixia surrendered with a soft gasp.

"Deal." Song Chenyi smiled with innocent, boyish charm, revealing a row of neat white teeth.

Oh goodness, oh goodness, was he always this adorable?

Song Chenyi leaned in to kiss her. Luo Yixia clenched her teeth tightly, refusing to let any shameful sounds slip past her lips.

However, her demanding master was immediately displeased.

"I like hearing you cry out."

Luo Yixia cast a helpless, troubled look at him. Song Chenyi simply blinked his pretty eyes.

She surrendered once more. As long as the person was Song Chenyi, Luo Yixia had zero bottom lines.

The next morning, Luo Yixia deliberately kept a sharp eye out, terrified that Song Chenyi might sneak away on his own.

When she woke up, Song Chenyi was indeed no longer in the room.

A sudden wave of panic and helplessness crashed over her.

"Song Chenyi! Song Chenyi!" Luo Yixia called out twice.

There was no response.

But a moment later, footsteps sounded outside the door, and Song Chenyi pushed it open.

"What's wrong?"

Catching sight of him, the panic vanished instantly. She lunged forward, throwing her arms tightly around him.

"Wuwu..." A low sob escaped her throat.

"What is it? I'm right here." Song Chenyi wrapped his arms around her, his heart aching as he watched her weep in his embrace.

"I thought you left without me."

"How could I? We agreed you were going to send me off," Song Chenyi said with a gentle smile.

Luo Yixia simply held onto him tighter, falling silent. Even though she had acted indifferent before, actually experiencing his departure made her heart ache bitterly. She just couldn't bear to let him go.