Translator: Dj2203
Editor: Dj2203
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Su Xi tossed the package aside, took out the dozen or so pieces of clothing inside, and said with annoyance, “But this way I can’t give you any surprises at all.”
Lu Huan watched as she took out the clothes, his eyes widening in surprise, a look of delight spreading across his face. He asked with delight, “Xiao Xi, is this for me?!”
Su Xi: “…”
Su Xi was amused by his deliberately bright eyes and punched him on the shoulder: “Okay, stop pretending.”
Lu Huan smiled when he saw her smile.
Seeing that Su Xi was still squatting on the ground, he couldn’t help but pull her up and said, “Sit on the bed, be careful your legs don’t go numb.”
He hadn’t said anything, but Su Xi hadn’t noticed until she stood up and realized that both her legs were numb. She plopped down on the bed, but the more she sat down, the more it felt like her toes and knees were covered in numb spots. Su Xi couldn’t help but gasp.
“So it really is numb?” Lu Huan helped her stand up again and let her walk a few steps. After she recovered a bit, he let her sit down on the bed, then squatted down in front of her. He pressed her ankle with his left hand, took off her slippers with his right hand, and gently massaged the Yongquan[1] acupoint on the sole of her foot.
Su Xi was a little embarrassed, but his pressure was just right, and she felt very comfortable being massaged. It was as if it could even relieve her long-standing menstrual cramps. She couldn’t help but turn her face away.
After a while, Su Xi pulled her leg out and said to him, “Try it quickly.”
Lu Huan turned his head and glanced at the clothes scattered on the ground. Touched, he turned back to her and asked, “So that’s why you took my measurements that day.”
“Otherwise, what would it be for?” Su Xi asked with a smile.
Lu Huan remained squatting in front of her: “When I was still in the Ning Wang’s Mansion, one day I suddenly saw a row of cloaks in the old wardrobe. At that time, I wondered who was helping me in secret. I could never have imagined that it was someone from another world, nor could I have imagined what you looked like.”
As he said this, Su Xi’s gaze couldn’t help but fall on the small patch of collarbone exposed at the front of his shirt, where there were still faint whip scars. Su Xi laughed and said, “Nonsense, do you think I didn’t know what you were thinking at the time? You were clearly extremely wary, thinking that the person who sent you the gift was a big bad guy.”
Lu Huan smiled slightly upon hearing her words.
Seeing his handsome smile, Su Xi felt her heart flutter, but at the same time, she felt a pang of sadness. She opened her arms and said to Lu Huan, “Give me a hug.”
Su Xi jumped around so much that Lu Huan didn’t react in time, and his ears suddenly turned red: “Why did you suddenly want to hug me?”
Su Xi, embarrassed and angry, said: “Hurry up, are you going to hug me or not? If not, forget it.”
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Huan suddenly stood up, leaned down and hugged her. Su Xi, sitting on the bed, was pressed back slightly by him, her back a little sore, and she let out a soft groan.
Lu Huan could feel it, so he turned over, sat down on the edge of the bed, pinched Su Xi’s waist, and easily placed her on his lap.
He held Su Xi tightly, burying his head in Su Xi’s neck.
Su Xi felt the beating of a heart against the chest of the boy she was holding, sensing his joy and comfort. It wasn’t about any desire; he was simply embracing his one and only. Su Xi placed her hand on Lu Huan’s neck and said, “It’s all in the past.”
Lu Huan shook his head and said, “There’s no need to comfort me. I didn’t feel bitter at that time.”
Su Xi: “Why?”
Lu Huan said, “For the first fourteen years, I only suffered some physical pain, and I can hardly remember what happened anymore. I feel like my life started one snowy night when my teapot suddenly had more water. Only after that did my joys and sorrows become clear. As for before— I didn’t pay any attention to how many servants there were in the Ning Wang’s mansion or what they looked like. But if I could, I wish the curtain had appeared in front of me sooner.”
Su Xi was puzzled, so she lifted her head from Lu Huan’s chest and looked at him.
Lu Huan also raised his head, looked down at her, and smiled: “I want to run the 800 meters for you a few more times and secretly slip some pocket money into your pocket.”
“Pocket money?!” Su Xi’s eyes lit up immediately: “You mean it! I spent so much money buying you clothes, I’m almost broke.”
Lu Huan reached into his pocket and pulled out a China Construction Bank card, which he then handed to her.
Su Xi was completely confused.
Lu Huan: “I have an ID card now, I’ve opened an account, this is my bank card, there should be something in it—”
Lu Huan had someone help him resell some silver and gemstones of unknown age. All the RMB proceeds were deposited into this card. He didn’t quite remember how many digits it had, but it should be over six figures.
He said, “There should be some money. The password is your birthday. Go check it out another day.”
Su Xi jumped up from him immediately, her eyes sparkling with excitement. That’s right, how come she didn’t think of that? Lu Huan could sell anything he brought from ancient times for a fortune— the game system must be his father, right? Why was he the one who could travel through with only 200 points, while she had to wait until she had 300 points?
“Let’s buy a cell phone!” Su Xi grabbed Lu Huan and pulled him outside, excitedly saying, “Now that we have money, let’s buy a cell phone. I’ll teach you more about its functions first. Don’t learn from Huo Jingchuan; I’m afraid he’ll corrupt you.”
Lu Huan smiled and said helplessly, “Change your clothes first.”
“Yes, yes, yes.” Su Xi was already overwhelmed by the sudden windfall.
She happily clutched the card and said, “Hurry up and change it, I’m turning around!”
“Which one should I wear?” Lu Huan looked at the pile of unopened clothes on the ground. These short-sleeved sweatshirts looked pretty much the same to him, and he couldn’t really tell the style of the clothes.
“It seems to be colder today…” Su Xi turned around and picked out a black skull knight hoodie, a pair of light-colored pants, and a pair of white sneakers for him. She handed them to him with great enthusiasm, then closed the door and went out, urging him to change quickly. Su Xi was a little excited— it was time for her favorite part, watching her boyfriend change into his costume.
After a while, the door opened.
Lu Huan tidied up the pile of packages on the floor and placed them at the foot of the bed. Then he compressed the express packaging into a pile, carried it out, and left.
“All changed?” Su Xi looked at him intently.
His jet-black hair was so long, like a waterfall, that he couldn’t cut it anytime soon, as he still had to return to the Yan Kingdom to handle state affairs. So he could only take a baseball cap from his bundle and put it on his head. Fortunately, his nose was high and straight, and his handsome face made it impossible to mistake his gender.
This was the first time Su Xi had seen Lu Huan dressed like this. Standing at 1.85 meters tall, he wore an oversized hoodie and clean white sneakers. With his broad shoulders and long legs, he looked like a young idol walking the runway at the airport. No matter where he stood in the crowd, he would definitely stand out from the crowd.
“What’s wrong?” Lu Huan felt a little awkward when he saw Su Xi staring at him. He wasn’t used to wearing the clothes of this dynasty, especially the two big, shiny skulls on the chest. He didn’t know what kind of aesthetic they were, but Su Xi had bought them, so he couldn’t show his prejudice.
“So handsome.” Su Xi’s eyes lit up.
Lu Huan knew that she liked him partly because of his face, so he was naturally willing to show his face to her.
But he didn’t like being watched by outsiders, so he frowned slightly and considered whether to go out and buy a mask.
But before he could ask the question, Su Xi suddenly ran excitedly into his arms and threw herself into his embrace.
“Waaaaah, so handsome, I love you so much.” Su Xi hugged his waist tightly and wouldn’t let go, rubbing her head against his chest.
Lu Huan: “…”
He had completely forgotten what he was about to say.
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Su Xi looked at Lu Huan: So handsome!
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Su Xi watched the male lead in the TV series and exclaimed, “Holy crap, he’s so handsome!”
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[1] Yongquan (Kidney 1, or KI1) is a major acupuncture and acupressure point located on the sole of the foot. Its name translates to “Gushing Spring”, representing the entry point of vital energy rising from the earth into the body.
