Chapter 211 - 115: Mili Has a Fever

Chapter 211: Chapter 115: Mili Has a Fever

"Don’t drink that goji berry essence every day. Just have a bottle once in a while, otherwise buying it was a waste."

Jiang Wanyi was quite pleased with her idea. ’This should work,’ she thought.

"Since you’ve put it that way, I don’t suppose I have much room to object, do I?"

"Hmph. As long as you know."

Chen Yuan knew that Jiang Wanyi spared no effort when it came to his health.

She barely touched any of the good fruits, sea cucumbers, or other supplements at home, giving them all to him instead.

If he kept objecting, he would be failing to appreciate her kindness.

"Alright, I’ll drink one bottle every day until they’re all gone."

"That’s more like it."

RING RING RING—

Back in the car, Jiang Wanyi’s phone rang again, and she answered it.

"I know, I’m heading back now."

After that brief sentence, she hung up and started driving toward University City.

"You can just drop me off at the next intersection. You should hurry home; your mom’s already calling for you."

"A few more minutes won’t make a difference," Jiang Wanyi said.

"Don’t be so formal with me. Besides, I need to buy a few things."

Since Chen Yuan had other errands to run, Jiang Wanyi didn’t insist.

Chen Yuan put Mili in her car seat and kissed her on the cheek.

"This is a critical time for weaning her off night feedings. If you have trouble with her when you get home tonight, just give me a call."

"I know. Mili, say bye-bye to Daddy."

"Aah aah aah..."

"Hey, not just the baby. What about you?"

"Bye-bye, baby’s daddy," Jiang Wanyi said cutely.

"Bye-bye, baby’s mommy."

Chen Yuan got out and watched as Jiang Wanyi drove off.

He headed to University City, bought some daily necessities, and went back.

He returned to campus and played some ball. As dusk fell, Song Jianye came looking for him, planning to study vocabulary with him that evening.

She was wearing thick black stockings and a short skirt, and she stood out in the crowd, looking particularly radiant and charming.

"Let’s go eat at the hotel today. Get something nice."

"Alright."

After the game, Chen Yuan went back to wash his face and change his clothes, then headed to the hotel with Song Jianye.

This time, instead of barbecue, they went to the buffet.

The price was 298 per person, and the quality was undeniable. Chen Yuan ate with great gusto, a stark contrast to Song Jianye.

After dinner, the two went back down to the first floor, where Song Jianye found Uncle Zhang.

"Uncle Zhang, I need a room."

Chen Yuan: "Huh?"

Uncle Zhang: "Huh?"

Song Jianye stood there, staring blankly at the two of them, wondering why they were so shocked.

"I want to get a room to study vocabulary."

"Oh, oh..."

Uncle Zhang snapped out of it, though his expression was still a bit awkward. He didn’t say anything more.

"I’ll go get the key card."

He turned and went to the front desk, returning with a key card.

"Miss, it’s room 1613, upstairs."

"Okay. Thanks, Uncle Zhang. We’ll head up now."

"Go on."

Song Jianye took the key card, and the two of them headed off.

Watching them get into the elevator, Uncle Zhang frowned and sighed repeatedly.

Xu Jing sidled up to him and asked tentatively,

"President Zhang, are they really just going up there to study vocabulary?"

"They should be..."

Uncle Zhang wasn’t sure either. He could only reassure himself that they were genuinely going to study.

"This is her first male friend in all these years. She wouldn’t do anything inappropriate so soon, would she?"

"President Zhang, they’re both 18. It wouldn’t really be ’inappropriate,’ would it? Besides, they’ve known each other for two months already."

That stung Uncle Zhang a bit.

"In a little while, take some fruit and snacks up to them. Check on them for me."

"Okay."

Meanwhile, the two had arrived in the room.

It was a business suite with two beds.

’Uncle Zhang, you’re really trying to keep me in line, huh!’

"Time to start studying. I lost to you last time, so I can’t lose again."

Song Jianye handed Chen Yuan the vocabulary list. "We’ll memorize these 100 words today. Let’s study for an hour and see who gets more correct."

"Let’s go, let’s go!"

They set up their chairs and sat side-by-side. Chen Yuan fixed his attention on the vocabulary in front of him, going into full-concentration mode.

Song Jianye stole a glance at him and saw that his attention was completely fixed on the book. He didn’t even notice her peeking.

’He’s so intense.’

’He learned to drive so fast, and he’s this focused when he studies, too. So impressive.’

’No, no!’

’I can’t keep looking at him.’

’I couldn’t beat him at driving. If I lose to him at studying too, I’ll feel completely useless.’

’But...’

’Why can’t I just calm down...’

’In that case...’

Quietly, Song Jianye unzipped her ankle boots.

"Chen Yuan..."

"What’s wrong?"

"My foot hurts a little."

"Are your shoes uncomfortable?"

"Yeah. Can you rub it for me?"

"Huh?"

Without waiting for an answer, Song Jianye placed her foot on Chen Yuan’s lap.

Her small foot was wrapped in thick, black stockings. The fabric stretched taut over her toes, revealing the pale white of her skin underneath.

’What is this? I’m a proud man, and she wants me to rub her feet?’

"But it really does hurt, and it’s awkward for me to rub it myself."

Song Jianye gave Chen Yuan a pitiful look, her lips pouting as if she were about to burst into tears at any moment.

"Let’s get this straight. I’m just going to rub your foot."

"Okay, okay. You’re the best."

As she spoke, Song Jianye unzipped her other ankle boot.

"This foot hurts a little too, so you should do both. If you only rub one, the other will get jealous."

Chen Yuan glanced at Song Jianye’s chest.

’So you think of me when you need a foot rub, huh? But you keep the real goods completely hidden.’

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK...

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Song Jianye glanced over her shoulder, then walked over in her slippers to open the door.

"Miss, I brought you some drinks and fruit."

As she spoke, Xu Jing’s eyes scanned Song Jianye.

’She’s only taken off her shoes and jacket. Her hair clip is still in, the bathroom hasn’t been used, and the condoms on the nightstand are untouched. Everything should be fine...’

"Thank you, Sister Jing."

"I’ll be on my way then, Miss. Call me if you need anything."

"Okay."

Xu Jing left, and Song Jianye closed the door.

"Hehe, let’s have a snack. We can eat while we study."

Looking at the juice and fruit on the table.

’Someone like Xu Jing wouldn’t bring this up on her own. Uncle Zhang must have sent her.’

’What a buzzkill!’

’He’s guarding against me like I’m some kind of thief!’

’I wonder if there are cameras in here. For the record, his precious Miss took her shoes off first. It has nothing to do with me.’

"Let’s continue."

Song Jianye shifted her position, turning sideways in her chair and draping her long, slender legs across Chen Yuan’s lap.

"Song Jianye, you’re not playing fair."

"But you’re already touching them."

"You think I want to be doing this?"

"Mhm, you do."

"This is the last time."

Chen Yuan tried to focus his attention on the vocabulary, but his gaze was entirely on her legs and feet.

’Her legs are really straight, but not stick-thin. If they had just a little more meat on them, they’d be visually perfect.’

’Still, the thick black stockings feel pretty amazing.’

He looked over at Song Jianye and saw she was already focused on studying.

Through the gap in her sleeve, he could see the strap of her black bra.

’Holy shit!’

’Where’s the referee? We’ve got a flagrant foul over here!’

Normally, with Chen Yuan’s abilities, an hour was more than enough time to memorize 100 words.

But this situation was anything but normal.

A little over an hour later, they checked their answers. He had gotten 54 correct; Song Jianye had gotten 96.

"You lost!"

"Yeah, you got me."

"That’s not enough. I want some grilled squid and a fruit tea. You have to buy them for me."

Chen Yuan thought about it. She had been doing a good job controlling her cravings lately and hadn’t had many treats. Buying her a drink was no big deal.

"Alright, let’s go."

After they finished studying, the two left the hotel. Uncle Zhang and Xu Jing saw them to the door.

"They were inside for over two hours, right?" Uncle Zhang asked a little nervously.

"Yes, about that long. I don’t think anything happened. Knowing the Miss, if something like *that* had really happened, she wouldn’t be acting like this."

"Have a housekeeper go check the room..."

"Okay."

As they left the hotel, neither of them knew that Uncle Zhang and Xu Jing had been gossiping about them the whole time.

They went to a street food stall where he bought grilled squid for Song Jianye and two fruit teas.

He saw a look of unprecedented satisfaction on her face.

A smile can be contagious. At first, Chen Yuan didn’t think much of it—it was just grilled squid and a fruit tea.

But after seeing Song Jianye’s smile, he felt his own spirits lift as well.

They ate as they walked back to campus.

After walking Song Jianye back to her dorm, Chen Yuan returned to his own.

He had a message from Jiang Wanyi on his phone saying she wouldn’t be coming home tonight; she was staying at her parents’ place.

’With her parents’ help, tonight should be a little easier for her.’

He chatted for a bit, played a few rounds of Fight the Landlord with Liu Shiyu and Sun Pengnan, and then went to bed.

BZZZT BZZZT BZZZT—

BZZZT BZZZT BZZZT—

BZZZT BZZZT BZZZT—

Chen Yuan was groggily shaken awake by his vibrating phone.

He assumed it was a spam call, but to his surprise, the caller was Jiang Wanyi.

In an instant, Chen Yuan was wide awake.

It was past one in the morning. For her to be calling at this hour, something must be wrong. A bad feeling welled up inside him.

The moment he answered the phone, he heard Jiang Wanyi crying.

"Mili has a fever. Can you please come over...?"