The flirtatious girl is done flirting; Mr. He is now obsessed with her.

A short while later, the housekeeper brought over the prepared food.

Hearing the knock, He Yun Shen got up, walked to the door, took the tray from the butler, and placed it on the bedside table.

He gently helped Bai Yishu up and propped up the pillows on the bed behind her.

The kitchen prepared some porridge and simple side dishes. He Yun Shen picked up the bowl and gently stirred it with a spoon.

Bai Yishu thought he was going to feed her, so she quickly said, "I can do it myself."

He Yun Shen ignored her words, scooped up a spoonful, gently blew on it to cool it, and brought it to her lips.

"Don't move, just eat."

Bai Yishu gripped the bed sheet, hesitated for a moment, then opened her mouth, but her eyes glanced away unnaturally.

The soft, sticky porridge melts in your mouth, and a warm sensation spreads down your esophagus and into your stomach.

He Yun Shen held the warm bowl in his palm, slowly blew on the porridge in the spoon to cool it down, and then handed it over.

"Eat slowly, there's more."

Bai Yishu had never seen him so gentle and caring, and for a moment she was flattered.

She ate bite after bite, never daring to meet his gaze, afraid of revealing the excitement in her eyes.

She cherished this moment of peace and tenderness, yet feared that it was merely a mirage, fleeting and ephemeral.

Ultimately, she's the one who can't let go.

No matter how many times I internally screamed to push him away, I always succumbed again in one of his unexpected moments of tenderness.

Bai Yishu, oh Bai Yishu, you're really hopeless...

"Would you like an egg?"

He Yun Shen handed over a peeled egg.

Bai Yishu took the egg and ate it in small bites, secretly glancing at He Yun Shen beside her, her heart filled with unconcealed emotion and joy.

The bowl of porridge was almost empty. He Yun Shen put the bowl back and took a tissue to wipe Bai Yi Shu's mouth.

"Would you like to sleep a little longer?"

"I'm not sleeping anymore, I'm awake."

"Then I'll sit with you for a while."

He Yun Shen sat back in his chair, crossed his knees, and looked at Bai Yi Shu.

As dawn broke outside the window, Bai Yishu hesitated, wondering whether she should let He Yunshen go back to sleep. After all, he had taken care of her all night and was probably tired by now.

"What are you thinking about?"

Bai Yishu looked up and met He Yunshen's gentle gaze. She immediately pretended to look away casually.

"It's nothing. You should go home and get some rest."

"I'm not tired."

He Yun Shen leaned back in his chair and exhaled.

"Staying here with you will give me some time to nap."

Bai Yishu glanced at the chair behind him; the angle of the backrest looked uncomfortable no matter what. So, as if possessed, she patted the bed next to her.

"Then lie down, it'll be more comfortable that way."

Bai Yishu regretted saying those words as soon as they came out. She didn't know if she had really gone crazy from the fever, that she would actually invite him to bed.

He Yun Shen seemed surprised by Bai Yi Shu's words. He stared blankly at the empty seat next to her, hesitated for a moment, and then stood up.

He Yun Shen walked to the other side of the bed and lay down next to Bai Yi Shu.

Bai Yishu immediately felt the bed sink a little, and the temperature in the quilt also rose a few degrees.

He Yun Shen helped Bai Yi Shu cover herself with the blanket, then lay down a few dozen centimeters away from her.

"So I'll just sleep like this?"

"Um."

Bai Yishu stared at the ceiling, swallowed hard, and then pretended to be going to sleep as well, closing her eyes.

The room fell silent for a moment, with only the two of them breathing steadily.

He Yun Shen opened his eyes, looked at Bai Yi Shu beside him, and moved closer to her.

"Bai Yishu, are you asleep?"

Seeing that Bai Yishu did not respond, he became bolder and gently brushed away the stray hairs on her forehead with his fingertips.

Just then, Bai Yishu suddenly opened her eyes.

"What do you want to do?"

He Yun Shen was startled by her sudden action. After staring at her for a moment, he chuckled softly.

"Isn't Miss Bai supposed to be very clever? Can't she guess what I'm planning to do?"

Bai Yishu blinked, looking at He Yunshen's face so close to hers, her heart beating faster and faster.

"You wouldn't be trying to take advantage of me, would you?"

When He Yun Shen's thoughts were exposed, instead of feeling embarrassed by being caught, he readily admitted it.

"Yeah, I just want to take advantage of you, what can you do about it?"

"When did Mr. He start taking advantage of people in distress?"

"It's hard for me to stay rational when I'm with Miss Bai."

He Yun Shen's gaze was tender and lingering, his fingertips gently caressing Bai Yi Shu's lower lip.

"Besides, I don't think this is taking advantage of someone in distress; you clearly didn't refuse."

"So, do you want to continue?"

He Yun took a deep breath, his eyes filled with a mixture of longing and struggle. He leaned forward slightly, but stopped at the last moment, keeping a few centimeters away from Bai Yishu.

"I'll give you one more chance, push me away."

Bai Yishu stared at He Yunshen's slightly parted thin lips, gripped the bed sheet tightly, and leaned closer to him.

"You know I would never push you away."

The last shred of reason in He Yun Shen's eyes collapsed, and he suddenly kissed Bai Yi Shu, pouring out his suppressed emotions as their lips and tongues intertwined.

After the kiss ended, Bai Yishu felt that her face seemed even hotter than when she had a fever.

She hugged He Yun Shen and buried her face in his chest, trying not to let him see her shy expression.

Her ear was pressed against He Yun Shen's body, feeling his heart pounding just as hard as hers.

He Yun Shen rested his chin on the top of her head, gently stroking the back of Bai Yi Shu's head with his palm, trying to calm his breathing.

After an unknown amount of time, Bai Yishu's breathing gradually became steady, and her eyes closed as if she had fallen asleep.

He Yun Shen gently turned her body so that she could rest her head on his arm in a more comfortable position.

He Yun Shen lay on his side, gazing at Bai Yi Shu with undisguised affection in his eyes.

"Did he just fall asleep like that?"

He Yun Shen said in a low voice, his fingers brushing across Bai Yi Shu's somewhat pale cheeks and landing on her lips that he had just kissed.

His eyes were unfathomable, but he ultimately restrained his impulse and placed a light, fleeting kiss on her lips.

"Miss Bai, it feels really good to take advantage of you while you're asleep."

He Yun Shen's heart stirred, and he lowered his head to kiss Bai Yi Shu's forehead again, afraid of waking her, his movements as gentle as if he were treating a fragile dream.

"What if we run into bad guys while we're so unprepared?"

Seeing that Bai Yishu was sleeping soundly, he couldn't help but leave a kiss on her cheek.

"Or are you only like this with me?"

Seeing that Bai Yishu showed no signs of waking up, he hugged her tighter, his voice barely audible.

"Will you stay by my side forever?"

He Yun Shen's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of pleading in it. After speaking, he held his breath, afraid of waking her, and waited for Bai Yi Shu's reaction.

Seeing that Bai Yishu still didn't react, he felt relieved but also a little disappointed.

He tightened his arms around her, buried his face in Bai Yishu's hair, and closed his eyes to feel her breath and body temperature.

"It's better if you can't hear me..."