Chapter 913 – Two Years of Lurking, the State of the World (Part Four)
“Let’s not dwell on these depressing topics, and don’t even think about changing the subject.”
Jiang Pengji yawned tiredly, twisting her body to use Wei Ci as a large pillow, cuddling up to sleep.
Wei Ci froze at first, his muscles tensing up completely.
After a moment, he asked, “Has the Lord fallen asleep?”
Having spent half a lifetime with Jiang Pengji, he understood just how terrible her sleeping habits were.
It wasn’t just minor noises; even someone tiptoeing next to her could wake her up.
Jiang Pengji mumbled with her eyes shut.
“I’m already asleep! Are you really going to disturb my sweet dreams?”
“Yes, yes, yes, the Lord is asleep,” Wei Ci replied with a wry smile. “The ground’s cold; I beg your pardon for moving you to the bed.”
The wooden floor was solid, hard, and quite chilly, making it uncomfortable to lie on.
Hearing this, Jiang Pengji perked up her ears.
She opened her arms eagerly, “Come, come! If Zixiao can’t carry you, I can!”
Wei Ci said, “Since the Lord is asleep, let’s not talk in your dreams.”
Jiang Pengji pouted, clearly skeptical about Wei Ci’s ability to lift her.
Despite her slender appearance, she was tall and muscular, actually weighing more than an average adult man.
Jiang Pengji had little hope that Wei Ci would be able to lift her.
But, as it turned out, she underestimated him.
Hearing Jiang Pengji chuckle softly, Wei Ci, clever as he was, instantly realized what she was laughing about, and his face turned slightly red.
Although he managed to pick Jiang Pengji up, it was still quite the effort, causing him to breathe a little heavier.
From where he stood to the bed was only a few steps, yet sweat began to bead on his forehead.
“Zixiao’s strength really needs some work,” Jiang Pengji rolled into the bed, using her toes to grab the edge of the thin blanket and casually tossed it over her body while rolling around, covering half of herself. “Otherwise, you might tire out easily later on.”
In the darkness, Wei Ci’s eyes held a hint of helplessness.
He was no greenhorn; he understood the underlying meaning of her words.
Knowing Jiang Pengji’s temperament well, he didn’t dare to respond too much for fear of her taking further advantage.
Jiang Pengji skillfully prevented Wei Ci from grabbing another blanket, playfully teasing him.
“Sharing a blanket! Zixiao, you’re quite adorable in the summer.”
Wei Ci responded, “So, does that mean in winter, the Lord will dislike me?”
“No,” Jiang Pengji replied, “In winter, the Lord will be quite fond of Zixiao.”
Wei Ci paused for a moment before realizing what she meant, immediately feeling the heat rush to his face, unable to speak.
Burning with a sense of frustration, he huffed, “Who’s being fond of whom?”
Why was the former majesty so cold and serious while her current self was such a smooth talker?
He cautiously edged to the bed’s edge, only to have Jiang Pengji pull him back in closer.
Wei Ci resigned himself to his fate; after all, in the summer, being a cuddly pillow was his destiny.
At least the former majesty knew how to rein it in; in this life, she had become utterly unrestrained.
“I like it,” Jiang Pengji said.
Wei Ci fell back helplessly.
Oh well, how many times could he get harassed in a year?
For today, let her have her way.
Wei Ci guessed correctly; Jiang Pengji was only here for two to three days.
The next day, she would disappear without a trace.
Whether she was with Shao Guang or Zhang Ping, she would be out under the scorching sun, inspecting the construction progress everywhere.
Other than at night, she was practically nowhere to be found.
Three days passed, and Jiang Pengji was set to depart for Wanzhou.
“The world often says, what one thinks by day, one dreams by night. Zixiao, make sure to think of me a lot; this is an order.”
Jiang Pengji whispered in his ear.
Whether it was the blazing sun outside or his own nervousness, Wei Ci felt himself breaking into a sweat.
“I’m here to help the Lord relieve worries and labor, with no time to think of other things.”
Jiang Pengji was exasperated, but with others present, she couldn’t really act more than that.
“You wait — don’t cry when the time comes.”
Wei Ci felt secure, at least for the next ten years, he was safe.
“Sending off the Lord!”
He bowed respectfully.
Jiang Pengji couldn’t help but laugh now; she turned to Zhang Ping and Shao Guang, “Xiheng, Chongming, there’s something I forgot to tell Zixiao.”
Zhang Ping and Shao Guang thought they were discussing serious matters and discreetly stepped back.
Jiang Pengji grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.
Wei Ci felt a chill run down his spine, sensing an ominous premonition.
After sending Jiang Pengji off, Zhang Ping and Shao Guang noticed that Wei Ci seemed off.
They thought the conversation between Jiang Pengji and Wei Ci had been serious and felt a bit worried.
In reality, Wei Ci just hadn’t fully gathered himself yet.
The skin at his collarbone rubbed against his clothing, creating a sharp tingling sensation.
“It’s nothing,” Wei Ci reassured them, his expression normal.
Meanwhile, the already departed Jiang Pengji was chewing on a piece of licorice, while the live stream comments were buzzing like crazy.
【Old Driver Alliance】: Yo yo yo — our little piglet has finally learned how to dig for cabbage, this old father is so proud!
【Stowaway Non-Money】: It wasn’t easy; I’ve followed this channel for nearly seven years, and my girl finally had her first kiss.
【Mo Lingyin】: Pfft, what kind of first kiss is this? I’ve been waiting for the host to cook that frog named Ci, but she seems all hesitant. I have to ask — which family takes years to prepare hot water? If you’re going to bite, just bite; blocking the camera doesn’t make you a hero!
They only saw Jiang Pengji take a bite of Wei Ci, completely missing any glimpse of extra skin being revealed.
So infuriating!
【A Fruit Raccoon】: You don’t get it; the host is demonstrating her possessiveness. If I had a boyfriend like Ci, I’d be stingy too.
【Silent Yaya】: If I had a boyfriend like Ci, I’d have knocked him out and dragged him to bed already!
Jiang Pengji watched the comments with a smile, saying nothing.
Yes, she was being possessive; so what? Dare to challenge me?!
