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Chapter 185 You just want to touch my feet, don't you?

It was pretty much what Shen Yuan had thought.

Around 7:30, a nurse from the hospital came over to remind Shen Yuan that the two kittens had woken up.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan and Li Zhi immediately stood up and hurried downstairs.

At this time, a hospital nurse was already waiting in the lobby with two airline-issue cases.

Inside the two boxes, Sangeng and Naonao were huddled in their cages, wearing surgical gowns and Elizabethan collars, with a hint of fear in their eyes.

Upon seeing the two kittens, Li Zhi immediately squatted down.

"Genggeng? Naonao?" the girl called softly to the two cats.

But the two little ones had only been out of anesthesia for a short time and were clearly not fully recovered.

At that moment, a female hospital worker took out two medicine packets from her pocket.

"This is an anti-inflammatory medicine. Take it for two days, two pills a day."

Shen Yuan took the pills and then listened to the hospital staff explain the post-operative precautions to them.

"You don't need to take off your surgical gown. You can come back in 7 days to have the stitches removed. Then try not to let them jump around or lick the wound."

"After you get back, observe their condition and appetite carefully. Don't give them too much food and water at once. It's normal for them not to eat or drink for a period of time after surgery."

After a series of instructions, Shen Yuan and Li Zhi each took one of the two cats and left the pet hospital.

Old Shen drove the group home quickly.

Li Zhi didn't even put his schoolbag at home; he went straight to Shen Yuan's house.

Carrying two carriers, Shen Yuan led the kittens to a cage.

To prevent the two cats from jumping up and down and tearing their wounds, Shen Yuan bought a cage that wasn't very tall, but it was still big enough for the cats to eat, drink, and relieve themselves in.

However, since Shen Yuanren is currently at home, there is actually no need to put them inside.

The cage is used when Shen Yuan is not at home, or when he is taking a bath or sleeping.

After opening the carrier, Shen Yuan didn't urge the cats inside to come out. He simply placed the carrier aside and let the two little guys decide what to do.

A moment later, Nao Nao was the first to emerge from the carrier.

The kitten seemed a little uncomfortable with the headgear on.

Walking on the room floor, his head appeared to be nodding with each step due to the headgear.

Upon seeing this, Shen Yuan smiled slightly.

"It seems like there shouldn't be any problems now."

"Mm." Li Zhi nodded gently.

Under the watchful eyes of the two, Nao Nao, wearing a hood, walked step by step to San Geng's airline crate.

Compared to Naonao's current state, Sangeng was still cowering in fear.

Shen Yuan sat on the edge of the bed and said with a smile, "It's probably looking for midnight to play again."

Upon hearing Shen Yuan's words, Li Zhi immediately denied them.

"You can't play, what are you going to play! You just had surgery, stay put."

Shen Yuan smiled and looked at Li Zhi's serious expression: "Yes, yes, stay put."

After saying that, Shen Yuan said to Nao Nao, "Little girl, go and stay over there."

The intention was good, but Nao Nao is deaf.

Li Zhi looked at Nao Nao, squatted down and gently stroked its back, trying to comfort the kitten.

As Li Zhi touched it, he suddenly noticed that a patch of fur had been shaved off Nao Nao's front leg.

"Poor little guy."

The girl stretched out a finger and gently scratched the kitten's chin.

Soon after, Nao Nao started making gurgling noises.

"Good boy, Nao Nao."

Hearing Naonao's gurgling sounds, Li Zhi's face showed a gentle smile.

Perhaps influenced by the gurgling noise, Sangeng soon got up from the carrier and slowly walked out.

"Genggeng, we're home now, don't be scared."

Li Zhi reached out another hand to stroke Sangeng's chin.

Shen Yuan watched quietly from the side, while Li Zhi gently stroked the chins of the two cats with her fingertips. Her focused expression and gentle movements made the whole scene exceptionally warm.

The girl's fingers gently circled the kitten's chin, while Nao Nao squinted and enjoyed the purring sounds. Even San Geng, who had been cowering, gradually relaxed and nestled his head in Li Zhi's palm.

Seeing this scene, Shen Yuan couldn't help but feel a little envious.

Tsk, he also kind of wanted Li Zhi to touch his chin.

Just then, Shen Yuan suddenly remembered something and asked, "Li Bao, have you told your family? Don't let your parents worry."

Without looking up, Li Zhi casually replied, "Don't worry, I've already messaged Lao Li and my mom. They know I'm at your house looking after the cats."

Shen Yuan nodded: "Okay, that's fine. I'll go put my bag down."

Li Zhi responded softly, her attention still focused on the two kittens in front of her.

Saying "put down the schoolbag" really just means tossing the schoolbag onto the desk in the study.

It's only a four or five-step walk, so it was done quickly.

Peeking out of the study, Shen Yuan saw Li Zhi still squatting on the ground, stroking San Geng and Nao Nao's chins.

She gently reminded him, "Li Bao, don't squat for too long, it's not good for your health. Let the two of them walk around by themselves too."

Li Zhi looked up at him and said, "I understand."

After saying that, Li Zhi looked at the two cats: "Alright, we're home. You two can walk around by yourselves. Mom will sit for a while too."

Reluctantly, she let go of the kitten and then got up and sat down in her usual chair.

Without Li Bao's petting, the two kittens immediately snapped out of their comforting state.

Soon, exploring the room became their primary source of enjoyment.

Nao Nao and San Geng, wearing Elizabethan collars, slowly paced across the floor.

Nao Nao curiously sniffed the corner of the wall, while San Geng cautiously approached the desk leg, his little head nodding gently from time to time because of the headgear, as if he was getting used to this safe space again.

Shen Yuan stood in the study, his gaze never leaving the two little ones.

I was afraid they would jump around and tear at the wound, but I was also pleased by their liveliness at that moment.

At least for the cats who just had surgery, these two little guys seem to be recovering very well.

Like Shen Yuan, Li Zhi's eyes also followed the cat's movements from time to time.

Shen Yuan looked at Li Zhi and said softly, "Want to take a look at the cages of these two?"

Upon hearing Shen Yuan's words, Li Zhi immediately became interested.

Post-operative recovery is very important for cats, and the cage that Shen Yuan bought was of utmost importance.

Li Zhi rowed the chair to the door of the study and then saw the cage that Shen Yuan had bought.

Upon seeing the cage, Li Zhi blinked, then looked at Shen Yuan with disbelief.

"You...did this yourself?"

To be precise, what Shen Yuan bought was not a cage, but pieces of mesh.

Shen Yuan fixed these mesh panels in the space under his desk, enclosing an area that wasn't too high, but was just right for the cat's post-operative recovery.

Is it secure?

Shen Yuan nodded: "I had locked it up for a while before it was sterilized, so it won't break."

Hearing this, Li Zhi immediately felt relieved.

Shen Yuan turned his head to look at Li Zhi: "Li Bao, what are we going to do later?"

Li Zhi gently shook her head, her eyes fixed on Sangeng, who was swaying as he explored the carpet: "I don't know, are you doing your homework?"

Shen Yuan immediately shook his head: "I'm too tired, I'd better rest."

As soon as Shen Yuan finished speaking, before Li Zhi could respond, he caught a glimpse of San Geng swaying and shuffling to the edge of the bed.

The little guy bent his hind legs slightly and awkwardly stretched his head upwards, clearly eager to jump onto the bed.

That posture clearly indicated an attempt to jump directly onto the bed.

"Hey! It's the third watch!" Shen Yuan shouted immediately, and quickly strode towards the third watch.

"Don't jump!" Li Zhiye shouted at the same time, leaning forward as if to pounce and stop him.

The sudden shout startled Sanjiang, who immediately shrank back. The little boy tilted his head and looked at the two of them blankly, while the Elizabethan collar swayed.

Nao Nao continued sniffing the carpet, seemingly unmoved by the two urgent sounds.

However, although it was deaf, it wasn't blind, and it was momentarily bewildered by the scene.

Seeing Sangeng huddled on the ground, Li Zhi clutched his chest, his face still pale: "That scared me to death... What if the wound reopened?"

After saying that, Li Zhi turned to look at Shen Yuan, adopting the demeanor of a strict mother.

"No, we have to lock him up. That was too dangerous. If we're not careful, he could have jumped up!"

“We should lock them up and keep them quiet,” Shen Yuan nodded, bent down and gently picked up Sangeng under his armpits, then pointed with his toes in the direction of Naonao to signal Li Zhi.

"Here, bring that guy over."

Shen Yuan lifted Sangeng by its armpits, letting it place its two hind paws on the floor, and brought the little rascal into the cage in a comical but safe way.

Li Zhi also followed Shen Yuan's example and sent Nao Nao inside.

After the two little ones were settled inside, they simply shrank back and lay down quietly.

This is also thanks to Shen Yuan having allowed them to get used to life in cages beforehand.

This scene relieved both of them. Li Zhi whispered, "Geng Geng and Nao Nao, be good. You'll be fine after a few days of rest."

Shen Yuan stood to the side, looking at the cat in the corner of the cage, a helpless smile on his lips.

"They're probably not going to be well-behaved at night."

"What should we do then?" Li Zhi asked worriedly.

Shen Yuan shrugged: "What can we do? Lock them up. Even if they scream, we can only keep them locked up."

"Then can you get some rest?"

Shen Yuan didn't really care much about taking a break.

He only needs five hours of sleep a day, so even if the cat disturbs him at night, he doesn't think it's a big deal.

“Sure, no problem,” Shen Yuan said with a smile. “Even if they’re noisy at night, I can catch up on some sleep during the day. Besides, when you go back to rest at night, they won’t bother you. You can watch over them during the day.”

Shen Yuan's words made a lot of sense, and Li Zhi immediately nodded.

"I'll go to sleep when it's almost time, and I'll take care of them tomorrow morning."

Shen Yuan nodded: "So, what do we do now? Doing homework is out of the question, we can't bring it up."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhi yawned softly, leaned back in her chair, and looked at the two kittens quietly in the cage with a hint of weariness in her eyes.

"I'll just rest for a bit," she said softly, though wearily. "I'm a little tired. I've been in class all day, and then I've been at the hospital since this afternoon." Shen Yuan nodded gently. "Then rest for a while."

Although the two didn't do much at the hospital, the worry was a drain on their mental well-being.

As Shen Yuan finished speaking, Li Zhi closed her eyes slightly, leaned her head back in the chair, and seemed to let go of her tense emotions.

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the sounds of the caged dog and the rattling noise.

The girl's weariness was written between her slightly furrowed brows.

Seeing this, Shen Yuan's heart stirred slightly. He didn't really want her to just sit there in the chair, looking so wronged and trying to tough it out.

He stood up, tiptoed over, and held onto the armrests of the chair back with both hands.

Sensing the movement behind him, Li Zhi opened his eyes.

"Hmm?" The girl looked up at Shen Yuan in confusion.

Shen Yuan said softly, "Go to the bedside and put your legs on the bed. It's not comfortable to rest like this."

"Mm." Li Zhi nodded gently.

Seeing that the girl agreed, Shen Yuan slowly pushed the chair, moving it little by little to the side of the bed, so that the chair seat was just touching the edge of the bed.

Li Zhi obediently lifted her legs onto the soft bed, her body becoming even more relaxed.

With my ankles resting on the cotton sheets, the tension finally dissipated.

Seeing Li Zhi's appearance, Shen Yuan said softly, "If you're really tired, go home and get some sleep."

Li Zhi shook her head: "I want to stay a little longer, just to keep them company."

The girl's gaze fell on the cage in the study, and the gentleness in her expression was something that none of the students in Class 15 had ever seen before.

Shen Yuan didn't try to persuade him any further. His gaze lingered for a moment between Li Zhi's tired profile and the cat lying quietly in the cage, before he sat down on the edge of the bed next to Li Zhi.

The girl's long legs were placed beside him, and it seemed like she looked just like this last time.

“It looks quite similar to how it was before,” Shen Yuan couldn’t help but remark.

Li Zhi turned to look at Shen Yuan and gently shook her head: "Then we're still missing an air-conditioning blanket."

Shen Yuan looked at Li Zhi's long legs draped over the edge of the bed, and when he heard her mention the air-conditioning blanket, a thought struck him.

He stood up almost without thinking.

"Wait."

Shen Yuan walked straight to the bedroom wardrobe.

After opening the cabinet door, without much searching, she pulled out the light-colored air-conditioning quilt that Li Zhi had used last time.

Shen Yuan shook out the thin blanket, walked back to the bedside, and carefully covered Li Zhi's shoulders and ankles with the soft blanket.

The girl's gaze lingered for a moment between Shen Yuan's gentle and focused face and the air-conditioned blanket on his lap, and a barely perceptible smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

The fatigue in my body seemed to be largely dispelled by this sudden comfort.

She didn't say anything to thank her, but simply sank deeper into the chair back, gently rubbing her cheek against the soft fabric.

"Thank you."

Shen Yuan shook his head: "You're welcome."

After saying that, Shen Yuan's gaze lingered on the kitten in the study for a moment before falling on Li Zhi's face in front of him.

She was leaning quietly against the back of the chair, her eyes slightly closed, her long eyelashes trembling gently in the dim light.

Her face showed a relaxed expression after fatigue, her brows were relaxed, and her lips were slightly pale, but it couldn't hide her youthful beauty.

Her soft facial features, combined with her weariness, added a touch of gentleness and purity, like a painting of a tired yet lively young girl.

Gradually, Shen Yuan's gaze quietly slid over her figure, which was wrapped in an air-conditioning blanket.

Her slender silhouette was faintly visible beneath the blanket, her soft lines stretching out under the thin quilt like a still shadow under the moonlight, hazy and serene.

My gaze slid down the blanket and finally settled on the toes at the end of the blanket. The tiny toes were faintly visible through the gaps in the cotton fabric, and the barely perceptible curve of them conveyed a sense of helpless fragility.

Shen Yuan's gaze lingered for a moment before he looked up at Li Zhi.

Her face remained peacefully against the back of the chair, her slightly closed eyes seemingly about to close completely.

Seeing her exhausted appearance, and glancing at her toes at the end of the air-conditioned blanket, the thought that had been lingering in the depths of my mind finally surfaced.

First of all, I am not a pervert.

Shen Yuan reminded himself of this.

Secondly, I just wanted to give Li Zhi a break. If she refuses, I will stop immediately!
Shen Yuan cleared his throat, which felt a little tight. He spoke very softly, with a hint of barely perceptible hesitation:

“Li Bao…”

Shen Yuan paused, carefully observing her reaction, as if worried that raising his voice would disturb this weary tranquility.

"You look so tired... How about... I massage your feet? I heard it can help you relax."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Yuan's fingers unconsciously rubbed the seam of his pants, his heart pounding in his chest as he awaited her response.

The only sounds left in the room were the faint movements of the cat in its cage and the pounding of his own heart.

Li Zhi's long eyelashes trembled slightly.

The girl slowly opened her eyes, her gaze, slightly hazy with fatigue, falling on Shen Yuan.

Those clear eyes held neither the usual disdain nor obvious rejection; instead, they resembled a tranquil lake reflecting the dim light in the room.

Li Zhi's gaze lingered on Shen Yuan's tense face for a moment, as if trying to decipher the meaning behind his words. He pursed his lips slightly and did not speak immediately.

Just as Shen Yuan was about to give up because he could hardly withstand the silent pressure, Li Zhi's lips suddenly curved upwards into a small smile.

A knowing, mischievous smile flickered in those eyes, which were still clear despite their weariness.

Li Zhi neither refused nor agreed to the massage suggestion. Instead, she spoke slowly and deliberately in a voice that was both girlishly naive and incredibly straightforward.

"Shen Yuan,"

Shen Yuan's heart leaped into his throat, and he subconsciously responded, "Hmm?"

Li Zhi tilted his head slightly, glanced down at his feet covered by the air conditioning blanket, and when he looked up at him again, his smile deepened.

"—You just want to touch my feet, don't you?"

boom!
Shen Yuan felt a surge of heat rush to his head, and his face burned like fire.

All the self-justification and mental preparation I had just made crumbled instantly in the face of this simple and direct "accusation," appearing pale and ridiculous.

"me……"

Shen Yuan opened his mouth, but his usually fluent tongue seemed to be tied in knots. His mind went blank, leaving only the immense embarrassment of being "exposed".

The mischievous glint in Li Zhi's eyes deepened, as if he could see through the tender thoughts in his heart and the current chaos.

The silent pressure made Shen Yuan's face burn so hot it could almost fry an egg. A surge of heat rushed to the top of his head, and the taut string in his heart snapped with a "snap".

He abruptly raised his head, ignoring his flushed face, and spoke with a reckless abandon, his words rapid and his voice several decibels higher than before:
"...Yes! I did think about it, so what?! Call me a pervert if you want."

As soon as he said it, Shen Yuan was stunned, and then looked away in even more annoyance.

He looked both resigned and incredibly nervous, as if awaiting his final judgment.

The air seemed to freeze slightly at that moment.

Li Zhi was taken aback by his sudden bluntness, a look of surprise and amusement flashing in her eyes.

Seeing Shen Yuan's embarrassed expression, as if he wanted to disappear into the ground but was trying to maintain his composure, the girl smiled slightly.

"No." Li Zhi clearly uttered two words, his voice not loud, but with an undeniable decisiveness.

Shen Yuan's heart sank to the bottom. His lips moved, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Li Zhi looked at his momentary dejection, a subtle light flashing in her bright eyes.

The room was quiet for a few seconds.

The girl's voice rang out again, softer than when she had refused, with a hint of almost imperceptible cunning and concession.

"...However,"

Li Zhi paused deliberately, and Shen Yuan suddenly looked up, a faint hope instantly rekindling in his eyes.

Under Shen Yuan's gaze, the beautiful girl continued in that slightly lazy tone, "...If it's 'foot massage'... well... not really... not at all."

The girl's voice grew softer and softer, the last few words almost muffled in her mouth.

After saying that, her gaze drifted back to the cage, as if she were talking to the cat.

But that clear meaning was like a small flint, instantly igniting Shen Yuan's dimming gaze.

But before Shen Yuan could even feel happy, he heard Li Zhi continue speaking.

“However,” Li Zhiqing cleared his throat, his voice low but clear, “we need to agree on the rules first.”

Shen Yuan immediately sat up straight: "Speak!"

“First,” Li Zhi held up a slender finger, glancing at her feet, which were completely wrapped in an air-conditioning blanket.

"You're not allowed to take your socks off; you'll be pressing through them."

Shen Yuan nodded almost without hesitation: "Okay!"

Being able to touch it is already a pleasant surprise; it's not a problem at all through the socks.

“Second,” Li Zhi raised a second finger, his eyes becoming somewhat scrutinizing.

"You can only get a foot massage; don't even think about massaging the rest of your body!"

A suspicious blush flashed across Shen Yuan's face, and he immediately assured her, "I will absolutely only massage the soles of your feet! I won't touch any other part of your body!"

Li Zhi seemed satisfied with his reaction, pursed his lips, and then raised his third finger.

"third."

This time, her gaze carried a hint of warning: "...Don't you dare tickle me. If you dare to tickle me, stop immediately, and don't even think about it again!"

"Guaranteed! Absolutely no tickling! Pure massage! The kind that helps you relax!"

Shen Yuan nodded quickly, afraid that if he was even a little slow, Li Zhi would change his mind.

Seeing him solemnly making his "pledge," Li Zhi finally couldn't maintain his feigned seriousness.

Then, the girl turned her head away as if somewhat embarrassed and whispered, "...Then...whatever you want."

Li Zhi leaned back in his chair, relaxed, and then closed his eyes.

Upon receiving final permission, Shen Yuan felt his heart suddenly race.

He took a deep breath and, with utmost care, reached out and gently lifted the corner of the air-conditioning blanket covering his feet.

Through the soft socks, the outline of the girl's feet was visible.

Shen Yuan carefully pressed his fingertips onto the soft soles of her feet.

Li Zhi's body trembled almost imperceptibly, but he did not stop Shen Yuan's actions.

　Finally, here's a beautiful photo of Naonao.

　　As usual, this time it will be counted as three chapters, so there are now 19 chapters left to pay.

　　There hasn't been an extra chapter for the June monthly pass yet; the settlement will be made at the end of the month.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)