In the double room of the post station, Tang San lay on the small bed inside, his face still as pale as paper. The wound on his chest throbbed with pain, and every breath brought a tugging discomfort.
He was awakened by the sound of light footsteps. Opening his heavy eyelids, he saw Fu Qin sitting on a chair by the bed.
His fingertips rubbed the nine refined flying daggers, a hint of worry in his eyes. Meanwhile, Xiao Wu squatted by the bed, wiping his forehead with a warm towel.
"Fu Qin, Xiao Wu..." Tang San's voice was hoarse and dry, carrying the weakness of someone who had just woken up, yet a warm current welled up in his heart.
Having been reborn, he originally thought that the only person truly good to him was his wife, Xiao Wu. But now it seemed that the ones who could truly be good to him were not just Xiao Wu, but also Fu Qin.
After all, Fu Qin had been the younger brother following behind him since childhood. Even now, with such formidable talent, he was still willing to follow him.
Seeing him injured, Fu Qin still stayed by his side, guarding him without leaving for a moment.
This "brotherly affection" moved him deeply.
He looked at Xiao Wu, his eyes filled with tenderness.
The young girl before him wore light pink Inner Garments, her long hair loosely tied up, with a few stray strands hanging by her cheeks.
Her skin was as white as snow under the moonlight. Those apricot eyes were moist and spirited, currently looking at him with full concern, much like his virtuous and considerate wife from his past life.
"Xiao Wu, thank you for your hard work." Tang San smiled weakly, his voice filled with heavy reliance.
A flicker of disdain quickly flashed through Xiao Wu's eyes, only to be immediately covered by tenderness.
She raised her hand to tidy the stray hairs on Tang San's forehead, her voice so soft and sweet it could almost drip water: "Third Brother, what are you saying? We're family; it's only right that I take care of you."
Her fingers gently brushed across Tang San's cheek, her movements incredibly gentle. Yet, only she knew how much she loathed this face in her heart.
Before her rebirth, she had accompanied Tang San through countless hardships, became his wife, and gave everything for him. But in the end, what she got in return was the endless loneliness of the God Realm and his ambiguous relationships with other women.
In this life, she had seen through Tang San's true nature.
A selfish hypocrite who frequented brothel—where was there even a hint of the deep affection from his past life?
If it weren't to avoid suspicion, she would find even looking at him one more time disgusting.
"Fu Qin, you've been tired all day too. Rest for a while; I'll handle the medicine decoction." Xiao Wu turned to look at Fu Qin, her eyes instantly becoming as soft as water, completely different from the perfunctory manner she showed Tang San just now.
Those eyes held a love so thick it couldn't be dissolved, as if she wanted to lock Fu Qin tightly within her heart.
Fu Qin nodded, though he felt somewhat helpless in his heart.
Through his Panel, he had already seen Xiao Wu's actions clearly.
While decocting the medicine downstairs earlier, she had secretly added a sufficient amount of Sleeping Grass juice, pouring it into the pot without hesitation.
That dosage was likely enough to make a thousand-year Spirit Beast sleep for a day and a night.
"Tsk, she really is a little devil." Fu Qin chuckled inwardly, yet he found this version of Xiao Wu exceptionally charming.
After her rebirth, Xiao Wu had shed her past innocence and gained a bit of ruthlessness and indulgence. Especially when facing him, that unreserved passion and reliance were something he couldn't resist.
Xiao Wu walked into the room carrying the decocted medicine. The fragrance of the herbs filled the air, masking the faint bitterness of the Sleeping Grass.
She sat by the bed, scooped up a spoonful of the medicine, blew on it, and then held it to Tang San's lips, her voice so gentle it could drown someone.
"Third Brother, the medicine is ready. It's a bit hot, drink slowly."
The warmth in Tang San's heart grew even stronger. He obediently opened his mouth and drank the medicine spoonful by spoonful.
He was completely unaware that within this bowl of seemingly caring medicine lay Xiao Wu's scheme.
After finishing the bowl of medicine, Tang San felt his body become warm and cozy, but his eyelids grew heavier and heavier. A strong wave of sleepiness hit him, and he smiled at Xiao Wu and Fu Qin.
"Xiao Wu, it's... it's good that I have you..."
Before Tang San could finish his sentence.
His head tilted to the side, and he fell into a deep sleep.
Seeing that Tang San was completely asleep, the tenderness on Xiao Wu's face vanished without a trace, replaced by a playful look and a hint of calculation.
She quickly stood up, closed all the doors and windows tightly, and even carefully bolted the door to ensure no one would disturb them.
Having done all this, she turned to look at Fu Qin, a hint of Charm in her eyes.
"Brother Fu Qin~~" Xiao Wu's voice was coquettish.
She walked quickly to Fu Qin, hooked her arms around his neck, and pressed her body tightly against his.
The warm breath she exhaled made his ears itch.
Before Fu Qin could react.
Xiao Wu stood on her tiptoes and kissed him on the lips.
At the same time, she used her tongue to roll a cool candy into Fu Qin's mouth.
The candy melted the moment it entered his mouth, and a scorching warm current instantly spread down his throat, rushing to every part of his body.
Fu Qin was startled. He could feel the blood in his body boiling instantly, and an uncontrollable heat rose in his heart, surging straight to his mind.
"Sister Xiao Wu, this candy tastes pretty good. Can I eat it often in the future?" He looked at Xiao Wu, a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
Of course.
This was all an act.
To deal with a girl like Xiao Wu who had experienced a painful betrayal, what he needed to do was not to display his machismo, but to stand from the perspective of the weaker party and occupy her extremely empty heart with a vulnerable mindset.
A sly smile curled at the corners of Xiao Wu's mouth.
She reached out to shed her coverings, revealing her exquisite figure.
Her skin was as white as jade, and her curves were graceful and moving.
Her waist was slender, and her legs were long; every inch exuded a fatal temptation.
"Don't worry, Brother Fu Qin. As long as you're willing, Big Sister's candy will only be for you to eat in the future."
"Heehee, then I'll thank Sister Xiao Wu first. As long as it's candy given by Sister Xiao Wu, I won't refuse any."
However, before he could finish his sentence.
Xiao Wu directly blocked his lips with her hand and buried her cheek in his chest.
"Don't worry, Brother Fu Qin. Sister Xiao Wu will always be yours; no one can take me away."
The temperature in the room rose instantly, and the halo of the oil lamp flickered unsteadily.
...
The next day.
Early morning.
The sun had already risen. In the room, besides Tang San and the small bed beneath him, there was no longer any place where one could step.
Tang San, this child of destiny, was finally awakened by the slightly noisy commotion outside.
But before he could even open his eyes, Xiao Wu was quick and agile, directly throwing a low-heeled boot scattered on the floor at Tang San's head.
"Bang!"
Tang San, who was just about to regain his spirit, fainted once more in the next second.
A bright red bump was left on his forehead.
Seeing this scene, Fu Qin thought to himself, "Holy cow."
"Sister Xiao Wu, what were you just doing...?"
"Hiss... Of course, I'm coaxing your Third Brother to sleep."