Chapter 187 The纨绔世子 26 (2/2)

It must be Miss Liu.

He strained with all his might and finally managed to lift his heavy eyelids.

Morning light streamed through the window lattice, casting dappled shadows on the bluestone floor.

Helian Jue's vision was still a little blurry, but he recognized the figure sitting by the window at a glance.

It really is Miss Liu!

Zi Xi had her back to him and was focused on grinding the medicinal herbs in the mortar.

Her slender fingers gripped the stone pestle, her black hair was loosely tied back, and a few stray strands fell beside her fair neck, swaying gently with her movements.

Helian Jue unconsciously curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.

He had never seen such a beautiful scene. The morning light gilded Zi Xi with a golden edge, her lowered eyelashes cast small shadows on her face, and her lips were slightly pursed because of her focus.

"Miss Liu..."

He called out, his voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible.

But Zi Xi suddenly turned her head as if she had a telepathic connection.

"You're awake?"

Helian Jue then noticed how haggard Zi Xi looked.

She had obvious dark circles under her eyes, clearly indicating that she hadn't had a proper rest in a long time.

A surge of warmth welled up inside him, and he couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

"Miss Liu, how long have I been asleep?"

He asked, his voice still hoarse.

"Three days and three nights."

"After you finish drinking this bowl of medicine, the poison will be cured, and you can go home."

Zi Xi turned around to pour out the medicine for him and then dismissed him.

The male protagonist is as strong as an ox after taking the antidote pill, so why is he pretending to be weak?

Helian Jue ignored him and instead recalled what had happened before he fell into a coma.

As Zi Xi walked over carrying the medicine bowl, Helian Jue suddenly felt fortunate that he had been with Miss Liu every day.

He will definitely follow Miss Liu and protect her from now on!

Zi Xi helped him up and brought the bowl to his lips.

Helian Jue didn't drink it, but suddenly grabbed Zi Xi's wrist.

"Ouch...it's so hot..."

The medicine bowl tilted and spilled a few drops onto Helian Jue's chest, but he didn't care at all. He immediately frowned weakly and cried out that it was hot.

He stole glances at Zi Xi, his eyes gleaming with an unusual light.

There shouldn't be any problems with the items in the system's store, so what's the point of pretending to be weak?

“Miss Liu… I should repay your life-saving grace with my body, so you saved me…”

"I should naturally repay you with my body..."

He started grinning foolishly again, like a boy experiencing his first love.

"What nonsense are you spouting? Did you take too much medicine and become stupid? How can poison affect one's mind?"

Zi Xi was stunned, and she touched his forehead.

Helian Jue held her hand tightly and pressed that slightly cool hand against his face.

"I have no fever, and I am not confused."

"I just... I just suddenly realized!"

He spoke softly, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Understand what?"

Zi Xi was puzzled.