Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

With her other little hand, she gently stroked Xue'er's snow-white fur.

It was covered in blood, and Xiaomeng has been wiping it clean little by little with tissues.

"Little Xue'er... please don't scare me like that anymore... Waaah... you scared me to death, you know that..."

Perhaps it was because it heard Xiaomeng's call, but the dog trembled slightly in its sleep.

Yu Zhe started walking, went around the main sofa, and stood next to Xiao Meng.

I really can't squat any longer, my legs are numb, please understand.

Yu Zhe's silver hair brushed against Xiao Meng's cheek, and her hand, which was stroking Xue'er, paused.

She looked up and saw Yu Zhe handing her a tissue.

Wipe your tears.

"No need... I won't cry anymore..."

"You still need to wipe your face clean... You're all covered in tears."

I won't try to persuade you further. If you won't wipe it, then I'll wipe it for you.

Yu Zhe carefully folded a tissue and gently dabbed it along the tear tracks on Xiao Meng's face.

But...

It's meaningless.

As soon as she wiped them clean, another stream of hot tears rolled down her cheeks.

It wasn't just crying; it was watching Yu Zhe cry without blinking.

Seeing her like that made Yu Zhe's heart melt.

"Xue'er is all right now... why are you still crying?"

"I...I don't know either, I just want to cry when I see you..."

"Am I really that annoying?! Ugh, fine, then just don't see me, I'm leaving now..."

"Don't go!"

"ah?!"

Yu Zhe was just about to make a joke and pretend to leave when he stood up...

Xiao Meng pounced on him!

Even though Xiaomeng is small, Yuzhe's tiny frame can't withstand her flying pounce!

After feeling a strong impact, Yu Zhe's back came into contact with the back of the sofa.

Xiao Meng nestled in his arms, her arms still wrapped around Yu Zhe's waist as she had lunged at him, and remained motionless.

Hey...

Nothing.

Everyone has moments of vulnerability, and everyone has moments when they want to act cute.

Yu Zhe felt quite honored to be able to rely on Xiao Meng at such a crucial moment.

He didn't say anything, but simply placed his hands on Xiaomeng's head, his fingers running through her blue hair, straightening each strand.

After a long while, Xiaomeng kicked her two little feet back and arched forward into Yuzhe's belly. With her head down like this, her voice sounded muffled.

But Yu Zhe has already received what she most wants to say right now.

"Yu Zhe... thank you... if you hadn't come... I really would have lost Xue'er..."

"Your assumption is unreliable," Yu Zhe said with a wry smile. "How could I not come? It's such a big deal."

"Who said that...maybe...if you were with Zixiao and the others...right, then you wouldn't have come..."

"..."

Stop kidding me. Even if I'm running errands, my phone is always on, so I'll definitely come over, okay?

Yu Zhe asked in a gentle voice, "Did you send messages to your parents?"

"Yes... I told them, they were very worried too. I've already told them... Xue'er is alright."

"Okay, they're the same way, they're just as worried as you are, this..."

Clang, snap.

That's the sound of a key turning the lock—the door opening!

Are Xiaomeng's parents back?

Yu Zhe instinctively wanted to pat Xiao Meng's back to make her let go of his arm for a moment.

After all, it's definitely not appropriate to hug and cuddle like that in front of your parents!

But Xiaomeng doesn't care.

She hugged him even tighter...

Hello...

There's no way to make any adjustments.

After all, opening the door doesn't take much time.

Xiaomeng's father's anxious voice immediately reached the living room along with the sound of the door opening and his footsteps.

"Is Xue'er alright? It...uh..."

Following closely behind, Xiaomeng's mother also anxiously glanced at Xue'er, who was lying on the sofa after surgery and breathing evenly.

Then we saw... Xiao Meng tightly hugging Yu Zhe, kneeling down, half-lying on Yu Zhe's body.

But... she was even faster, she pinched the flesh on Xiaomeng's father's back hard!

"Ouch!"

"Ah... Xue'er is really saved... Yu Zhe, our whole family will definitely thank you properly later! We must stay here for dinner! Hey... I suddenly remembered we haven't bought the groceries for dinner yet, honey, come with me to buy groceries!"

"Huh?! The fridge isn't full of... Ouch!!"

It was twisted hard again!

"Just go grocery shopping with me, why are you making such a fuss!"

"Buy groceries, buy groceries, okay?!"

Xiaomeng's mom really thinks her husband is clueless!

Can't you see how Xiaomeng is right now?! She's being hugged so tightly!

This is clearly a wonderful atmosphere; who are we to disturb it?!

Now that Xue'er is alright, let's leave the time and space to the young people. We should just stay wherever it's cool!

Little Meng's dad was "tortured" and dragged back outside. Little Meng's mom, with her small frame... it's a mystery why she has such enormous energy.

Yu Zhe smiled wryly, his eyes conveying a sense of gratitude for their understanding, and politely watched them leave.

But then... the two of them had just closed the door.

Little Momo's mom is back again!

She frowned and ran into the inner room as fast as she could.

Then, Yu Zhe heard the sound of something being rummaged through.

A moment later, Xiaomeng's mother came running out, panting, and shoved an object onto the sofa next to Yuzhe.

Yu Zhe looked closely...

It's you!

you again!

The familiar little gum box!

"Yu Zhe, Xiao Meng, remember to take precautions. I won't bother you anymore, I'm leaving now!"

8. Don't laugh!

Parents' hearts are truly full of love and worry...

Look how well prepared this is!

Now, here's the problem.

use.

Or not?

This thought only existed in Yu Zhe's mind for a fleeting moment.

The answer to this question should not be decided by him, but by Xiaomeng.

Yu Zhe freed one hand and picked up the unopened box of chewing gum.

Even through the fabric, Yu Zhe could hear the strong, powerful beating of Xiao Meng's tiny heart.

After all... there's not much excess fat in front of my chest, so it feels quite clear when we're pressed together like this.

"Xiaomeng, I promised you before that I would make up for what we didn't do in the snow cabin after we got home, but... you know about my back pain before, it dragged on for several days. Now... things have recovered, what do you say?"

"You...you said...I don't know..."

Xiao Meng was still sobbing, but she was still trying to absorb Yu Zhe's warmth.

But when she saw Yu Zhe holding the small box of chewing gum, her body temperature slowly rose, eventually surpassing Yu Zhe's.

Yu Zhe sighed softly.

“It’s fine normally, but what I say doesn’t count now.” Yu Zhe always speaks with reason and evidence. “You can’t stop crying, do you expect me to make a move on you in this situation? No, if I do *that* while you’re crying, right? Wouldn’t that make it seem like I’m bullying you? I won’t take advantage of someone in distress, and I don’t have that kind of perverted fetish.”

If we want to quell Xiaomeng's tears of relief after the ordeal, actions speak louder than words, and Yu Zhe knows this well.

But... that depends on her being interested.

Seeing her crying like a little kitten, she doesn't seem to have that kind of desire at all now.