**Chapter 383: Will We See Tomorrow’s Sunshine?**
“Yum! No matter how dreary the day, just one bite of this makes everything better—instantly, I’m all smiles!”
The sweet aroma of the Yun Xuebing melted on Xiao Hu’s tongue, and she couldn’t help but exclaim, her face shining with satisfaction and happiness, as if the whole world had suddenly become a beautiful place.
Yun Zhonghe watched Xiao Hu savoring the treat with a smirk creeping onto his face, curiosity piqued, “Is it really that good?”
“Uh-huh! Super delicious!” Xiao Hu nodded vigorously, her sparkling eyes turning into crescent moons. “Oh no… some of that gooey stuff dribbled onto my chest!”
She glanced down to her chest, where a droplet of a creamy-looking substance lay on her fair skin.
With a chuckle, Xiao Hu wiped the sticky droplet away with her finger, and to Yun Zhonghe’s utter shock, she popped her finger straight into her mouth, skillfully licking it clean.
“All done~” Xiao Hu looked up, giving Yun Zhonghe a sweet smile, only to notice he was averting his gaze. “Huh? Brother Yun, why’re you looking away?”
“Uh… just suddenly remembered something really important,” he said, trying to cover up his awkwardness.
“Wha?”
Xiao Hu blinked her curious big eyes, a giant question mark floating above her head at Yun Zhonghe’s reaction.
Though Hu Shang appeared innocent and naïve, being a fox, even her unintentional flirty demeanor could send waves of temptation through anyone, intoxicating them to the core.
Just looking at her was enough to spill the beans…
No… one could say that her pure and innocent vibe just cranked the excitement higher, especially her recent licking-clean gesture—definitely not helping.
The charm of the fox tribe was no joke.
“Brother Yun, you gotta try this too!”
Suddenly, Hu Shang shoved the fragrant Yun Xuebing right in front of Yun Zhonghe, her bright eyes sparkling with anticipation.
“No, I just…”
“Just take a bite! I want to share my favorite thing with friends; it’s to d*e for! You’ll be blown away!”
With Hu Shang’s persistence, Yun Zhonghe could only smile helplessly and eventually opened his mouth toward the treat in her hand.
Yun Zhonghe: !!!
The moment the Yun Xuebing touched his tongue, sheer shock swept through his eyes.
He could hardly believe the deliciousness exploding on his taste buds.
Hu Shang grinned, “So? How does it taste?”
Yun Zhonghe sincerely marveled, “Wow, it’s really tasty! The natural sweetness of the fruit paired with the crunchy nuts, and that syrup just enriches the flavor—absolutely divine!”
He had enjoyed desserts before at Qin Hongye’s place, yet he still couldn’t forget that unique creamy flavor.
As a sweet tooth, Yun Zhonghe definitely had a discerning palate; this Yun Xuebing was undoubtedly gourmet!
Hearing his praise, Hu Shang joyfully bounced around, shouting, “Right?! I told you the combination is unbeatable! Plus, the pastry is cooked to perfection. Coming to Xuantian Mansion without trying this would be such a waste!”
The vibe between them was so cozy it could make passersby downright jealous.
“Seriously, when did you sneak off to meet such a cute little sister?”
“So lovey-dovey, it’s making me… feel uncomfortable,” someone grumbled to the side.
Meanwhile, in a somewhat hidden corner, several girls were sporting friendly smiles laced with hidden daggers, observing Yun Zhonghe and Hu Shang’s interaction from a distance.
The voice that just spoke belonged to Mu Jixue and Su Xinghe!
No, it wasn’t just them; everyone had gathered.
But none approached, as if they were collecting evidence on Yun Zhonghe’s crimes, watching quietly from afar.
Their hands subtly tensed, the objects they held squeaking ominously due to their overzealous grip.
It was like they were imagining crushing Yun Zhonghe’s skull—just getting the feel of it for the time they’d need to smash his head in for real.
“Just like a couple, huh?” Tao Jiu’er said with a grin that didn’t quite reach her eyes, a sliver of coldness seeping through.
Next to her, Su Xiaoxiao shivered slightly: “C-couple? Hah?!”
Clearly, the word “couple” had hit a nerve, causing her to bite her lip in discomfort.
Xia Linglong, also present, looked on enviously, “Wasn’t that basically an indirect kiss?”
Mu Jixue laughed, her teeth making a crisp sound, that chuckle filled with teeth-gritting meaning: “Yep, an indirect kiss~”
Su Xinghe had a grin plastered on her face, but her tone was ominous enough to give anyone the chills, “Who knew where this flirty little fox came from, so casually pulling off that ‘I’ll feed you’ act.”
If they didn’t do something soon, who knew how far that little fox would go.
“Seems like there’s a difficult opponent on guard, though,” Tao Jiu’er remarked sharply, immediately spotting the troublesome Hu Chou in the mix.
Mu Jixue turned to Tao Jiu’er, seeking her advice: “What do you think, Jiu’er?”
Unconsciously, Tao Jiu’er had already become their rock.
With a confident chuckle, she replied, “No worries, I’ll handle this. As long as we negotiate properly, they won’t give us any trouble.”
Hearing Jiu’er’s words, the girls all let out a breath of relief, silently praising: Jiu’er is super reliable! Truly the big sister!
However, among them, one girl stood shivering in the back, uncertain whether to stay or go.
That was Qing Luan. She felt terrible for Yun Zhonghe, as if her reckless actions had dragged him into a colossal mess.
Just listening to these girls was terrifying, like they were brewing something dreadful.
Her heart filled with fear and guilt; she knew she couldn’t stop any of this. All she could do was quietly pray that Yun Zhonghe would be safe.
“Brother Yun, I’m so sorry (＞人＜；).
You gotta hang in there, don’t get killed!”
…
Yun Zhonghe couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off in the atmosphere.
From the get-go, the chill had not let up—penetrating to the bone.
He felt uneasy, wishing he could get back home sooner.
However, Yun Zhonghe certainly couldn’t just abandon Hu Shang, who had come all the way from Northern Continent to hang out with him.
How could he not show the best hospitality?
He had to treat her right!
