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Zhuge Lan thought for a moment, then said, "Then I'll punish you by making you read with me for a while."
Upon hearing this, a blush appeared on Bai Chenxiang's face, which had just regained its paleness, and she quickly shook her head, "No, I won't read those messy beauty picture collections with you..."
Zhuge Lan looked at Bai Chenxiang's embarrassed expression at that moment and laughed even louder.
He found Bai Chenxiang increasingly adorable and wanted to pounce on her and give her a couple of bites.
However, the faint pain in his waist reminded him that now was not the time.
"No, this time we're really looking at ancient texts to find the whereabouts of some treasures," Zhuge Lan explained with a smile.
Bai Chenxiang shook her head, "No, it's so boring."
"That's not up to you," Zhuge Lan said domineeringly.
He pulled Bai Chenxiang to the stone bench and made her sit down.
"You must read with me for a while, or I won't let go of you," Zhuge Lan threatened.
Bai Chenxiang sighed helplessly, "Alright, alright, I'll read with you."
Zhuge Lan picked up a book and began to read the stories within it to Bai Chenxiang.
Bai Chenxiang was reluctant at first, but as she listened, she became engrossed in the stories.
"This story is so interesting," Bai Chenxiang said.
Zhuge Lan looked at her focused expression, his heart filled with joy, "See? I told you reading is also very interesting."
They sat quietly together like this, Zhuge Lan reading and Bai Chenxiang listening.
The moonlight shone on them, making the scene especially warm.
After a while, Bai Chenxiang suddenly yawned.
Zhuge Lan put down the book and asked caringly, "Are you sleepy?"
Bai Chenxiang nodded, "Mm, a little."
Zhuge Lan gently embraced Bai Chenxiang, "Then do you want to go back to the room to sleep?"
Bai Chenxiang closed her eyes and said playfully, "No, I want to stay with you."
Bai Chenxiang leaned against Zhuge Lan's embrace, feeling his warmth and heartbeat, and soon fell asleep.
Zhuge Lan looked at Bai Chenxiang in his arms, a happy smile on his face.
He gently stroked her hair, his heart full of love.
After an unknown amount of time, Bai Chenxiang slowly woke up.
She opened her eyes and found herself lying on the bed with Zhuge Lan's arm as a pillow, immediately feeling a little embarrassed.
"How long have I been asleep?" Bai Chenxiang asked.
Zhuge Lan said gently, "Not long, only about an hour or so. You slept so soundly!"
Bai Chenxiang sat up, her face flushed, "Oh, why didn't you wake me up?"
Zhuge Lan said with a smile, "Seeing you sleep so soundly, how could I bear to wake you? I even thought you might sleep until dawn."
Bai Chenxiang looked at Zhuge Lan, then suddenly remembered something and said, "Oh, right, I just had a dream."
Zhuge Lan asked curiously, "What kind of dream?"
Bai Chenxiang smiled mysteriously, "I dreamed we went to a very beautiful place. There was blue sky and white clouds, green mountains and clear waters, and many beautiful flowers. We played and laughed together there, it was so happy."
Zhuge Lan listened, then held Bai Chenxiang's hand and teased, "Yes, that beautiful place, with a handsome me, a gentle you, and our unborn child. How carefree and unrestrained our family of three would live, right?"
Bai Chenxiang's face instantly turned red. She gave Zhuge Lan an annoyed look, gently pulled her hand away, turned her head, and said shyly, "You're just a chatterbox. Who's a family of three with you?"
Zhuge Lan, however, was persistent. He leaned closer to Bai Chenxiang, gazing deeply into her eyes, and said softly, "You're right, then it's a family of four, five, six."
"Get lost!"
Zhuge Lan was choked by Bai Chenxiang's "Get lost."
He awkwardly scratched his head, but the smile on his face didn't disappear.
He knew Bai Chenxiang was just shy, not truly angry.
Zhuge Lan picked up Bai Chenxiang in a princess carry and gently laid her down on the bed.
He said ambiguously, "Tonight, let's let the eldest child come out and see the World..."
...
In Bigui City.
In the bustling city, within a quiet courtyard, Su Biluo and her mother were enjoying this peaceful and warm time.
Her mother's body had fully recovered. She sat on a wicker chair in the courtyard, her eyes slightly closed, a contented smile on her face.
Su Biluo sat at a small table nearby, intently studying an ancient medical text.
On those yellowed pages, the medical wisdom of their ancestors was recorded.
Su Biluo sometimes frowned in thought, sometimes nodded gently, immersed in the World of medicine.
Because she wanted to become a World-class physician, to reduce people's suffering.
She didn't want more people to experience the torment her mother had endured.
She knew that only by continuously learning and accumulating knowledge could she go further on the path of medicine.
She wanted to become an excellent healer, not only for her mother but also to help more people like her mother who suffered from illness.
The afternoon sun gradually softened, and a peaceful atmosphere filled the courtyard.
In this quiet moment, her longing for Zhuge Lan also became purer.
She remembered a night they spent in the mountains, under a sky full of stars, walking on a small path.
Zhuge Lan told her about the outside World, those magical places and interesting stories.
She listened, captivated, her eyes sparkling with longing. Zhuge Lan looked at her and said with a smile, "If there's a chance, I'll take you to see the outside World."
Now, although her mother's illness had healed, Su Biluo's longing for Zhuge Lan grew even stronger.
She knew that he had already left this city to pursue his dreams.
But his smile, his gentleness, his encouragement, often lingered in her heart.
"Bìluò, rest for a while, don't tire yourself out too much," her mother's gentle voice came.
Su Biluo looked up, seeing her mother's concerned eyes, and smiled, "Mom, I'm not tired. I want to learn more medical skills so I can take better care of you in the future."
Her mother looked at her lovingly and said, "You child, always so sensible. But you must also take care of your own body."
However.
A mother knows her daughter best.
Her mother had already guessed what she was thinking.
"Are you still thinking about that little fellow Zhuge Lan?" her mother asked gently.
A trace of longing flashed in Su Biluo's eyes, and she said, "Yes, he was really good to me. I miss him very much."
Her mother held Su Biluo's hand and said, "Child, some destinies are predetermined. If you are fated, you will meet again in the future."
Su Biluo felt a glimmer of anticipation in her heart after hearing her mother's words.
She knew her mother was right. In this vast World, perhaps they would meet again in some corner.
Days passed, and Yi Ran continued to study medicine every day.
Her medical skills also continuously improved, and some neighbors began to come to her for treatment.
She always treated them with all her heart, earning everyone's praise.
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