Cruel Romance

Just a short update on a sweet moment between Zuo Zhen and Jin Xiu :)

The moment he came back, he went straight to Jin Xiu’s room, taking off his black wool coat and throwing it on the chair, “Is Jin Xiu feeling better?”

Jin Xiu looked at him silently, he was wearing a white shirt, chestnut colored vest and his hair was damp from the humidity outside, after not sleeping for two nights, his eyes were red, and his exhaustion could be seen at a glance.

Zuo Zhen wiped his face and sat by the bed, “I went to visit Ying Dong, he’s doing well and has already woken up. He’ll recover soon, don’t worry.”

Jin Xiu just smiled, those drops of sorrow and grief that rolled past her heart, what was that?

He cared so much about her, telling her about Ying Dong the minute he came back, hurrying to put her at ease but he didn’t know that from the moment she saw him, she was already at ease.

“Aren’t you tired?” Jin Xiu asked gently, “I’m fine, you’ve already been so busy for two days, go and rest.”

Zuo Zhen smiled, “Can’t sleep.” He reached out to touch Jin Xiu’s forehead, secretly breathing in relief, much better, it was no longer hot to the touch.

Jin Xiu’s heart beat fast. For some reason, she suddenly felt hopeful that Zuo Zhen’s hand would linger for a while more on her head, perhaps during illnesses, people would become more sensitive and weak, hoping for the concern of others, that was how she comforted herself.

“Rest here for the time being.” Zuo Zhen looked passive, “It’s not safe outside, the harbour, gambling dens and banks have been plagued by trouble, I’m afraid Bai Le Men would be dragged into this.” Actually he did not want Jin Xiu to step into Bai Le Men, he did not want to see her, for some reason or another to tolerate humiliation and sell her smiles.