Summary: The male protagonist is always wrong

Chapter 205 Jiulanshu 23

The plague continued to spread, and the number of patients increased, almost filling the church. Initially, family members who had contact with the patients began to be infected, and then medical staff.

People's normal lives came to a halt, and Zero Kuran used all his manpower and financial resources to fight the epidemic, but the nobles who were safe and sound protested that the lord should not use supplies to help the poor.

Before Kiryu Kiryu could take action, those nobles also suffered.

Yin Li observes the patients' conditions all day long, then goes to the laboratory to prepare and test medicines, and organizes prayers in the church to comfort people.

For a few days, he traveled back and forth between the lord's mansion and the church.

In order to prepare the medicine as quickly as possible, Yin Li compressed his rest time.

As soon as he returned to the lord's mansion, he stayed in the dim laboratory.

He would not come out to eat or rest for a while until Zero Kiryu knocked on the door of the laboratory.

It was the same today. There was a familiar rhythmic knock on the door, and Zero Kiryu came in without waiting for him to respond.

He stood at the door and looked at Yin Li in the room.

This laboratory is located in the basement of the lord's mansion. Zero Kiryu once used it to conduct blood experiments, hoping to make the people of the lord's mansion healthier through blood.

The dim room was lit with candlelight, and the damp air hit him as soon as he opened the door. Yin Li was wearing a simple and neat white shirt and black waistcoat trousers. There were spots of green herbal liquid on his shirt, but the boy didn't care at all and was still concentrating on the experiment.

Zero Kiryu looked at him silently for a while, and it turned out that the young priest was more suitable to stand in the sun.

After he looked satisfied, he said aloud, "It's time to eat."

Yin Li was suddenly awakened by his voice. He looked at Jiulan Shu who had been standing at the door. He rubbed his red eyes and replied tiredly, "Okay."

Kuran Shu slowed down his pace and waited for the boy to join him. "Any progress?"

The bright sunlight made his eyes a little uncomfortable. Yin Li squinted his eyes and nodded. "The medicine I used last time was very effective, but it's not suitable for everyone. I need to adjust the dosage."

In recent days, their interactions have dropped the formalities and focused solely on work. But surprisingly, their relationship has become much more harmonious.

Perhaps in the face of shared suffering, those emotional entanglements are no longer important.

Zero Kuran didn't comment on the experiment. Instead, he showed concern for the boy's life. "Remember to rest. You haven't slept much these days."

"It's okay, I don't need much sleep." Yin Li answered indifferently. When she turned her head to look at Jiulan Shu, she suddenly realized that Jiulan Shu had not had much rest in recent days, and the things he was responsible for were no easier than Yin Li's.

His clothes were disheveled, his hair was untidy, his face was pale, his eyes were bloodshot, and there were dark circles under his eyes that could not be concealed. He looked listless. It was already noon, and it was unknown how long he had not rested.

Yin Li sighed and said with concern, "You should also have a good rest. Don't let the plague make you collapse before you get over it. The territory cannot do without you, my lord."

He stepped forward and flipped down the raised collar of Kuran Shu's shirt, and asked in a low voice, "How long has it been since you last ate?"

"I don't remember. I don't have the heart to collect blood at a time like this."

Jiulan Shu couldn't help but hold his hand. The moment he touched the warm palm, it seemed as if all his mental fatigue was swept away. He let out a sigh of satisfaction in his heart, and rubbed the back of Yin Li's hand with his face turned to the side like a coquettish kitten.

"Are you waiting for me to come to you?" Yin Li pressed his reddish-brown head against her neck and raised her head and said, "Please, Lord, you can't fall down here."

Kiryuu Shu took the opportunity to hug Yin Li, and the boy's slender body was held in his arms. The fragrance of herbs lingered at the tip of his nose, and the sound of his shallow breathing was close at hand. Kiryuu Shu rested his chin on his shoulder and just held him quietly.

"I'll drink it once you've rested. Healthy blood tastes sweeter."

"The Lord is really picky."

Yin Li did not push him away, but just snuggled quietly in his arms. As soon as she relaxed, fatigue surged up like a tide, and she gradually fell asleep.

Feeling the sudden increase in weight on his body and listening to his gradually even breathing, Zero Kuran realized that the boy had fallen asleep in his arms.

He reluctantly picked up the boy and sent him back to his room to rest.

……

I slept for too long, and my long-tired mind and body were finally relaxed.

After waking up, Yin Li felt as if he was in another world. The heavy curtains in the room were drawn tightly, and he couldn't tell the time. He sat up suddenly and wanted to go back to the laboratory immediately. The thin silk blanket slipped off his body, and Yin Li's movement startled the person behind him.

"Hmm~"

Only then did he feel a warm body beside him and looked sideways.

Zero Kiryu opened his eyes drowsily, his dark red eyes full of the confusion of just waking up, his short hair was scattered messily on the soft pillow, and his strong muscles were faintly visible under his shirt.

A low, magnetic voice sounded beside my ears, "Have you rested enough?"

That’s enough. My unclear mind should finally clear up now.

Yin Li complained inwardly, but was not merciful in her words, "My Lord is really good at taking advantage of others. I guess I should be more careful next time."

"Yes, Father, you should be careful. You are so handsome, you will definitely be coveted by unknown hungry wolves." After waking up, Zero Kiryu was not going to sleep anymore. He propped himself up, and his loose shirt slipped off his shoulders, revealing the pale and firm skin of the vampire lord.

"Disgusting and shameless." Yin Li had no intention of appreciating the beautiful scenery. After cursing lightly, he wanted to stand up and go back to the laboratory.

But the arm around his waist restrained him like an iron hoop and threw him onto the bed.

Yin Li's body sank into the soft mattress, and before he could react, he saw Kiryuu Kiryuu possessing him, with his arms supporting both sides of his head.

He lifted up a bunch of Yin Li's long hair and looked at the handsome boy under him, "I'm going to suck your blood."

"Suck it." Yin Li turned her head and obediently revealed her white neck.

This was what he had promised. Kiryuu hadn't eaten for a long time, and he was really afraid that this vampire noble would fall, so he didn't want to resist. However, Kiryuu was so serious that he felt a little shy.

Seeing the crimson stain on the boy's ears, Zero Kiryu chuckled, "How cute."

After saying that, he lowered his body and moved close to the boy's shoulders and neck.

As the fangs pierced the skin, a tingling sensation extended up the spine. The sudden pleasure made Yin Liqing scream out involuntarily.

"Ah~ what did you do?" He put his hand on Zero Kiryu's furry head, but he didn't know whether he wanted to stop him or urge him on.

As Zero Kiryu was busy sucking blood, he naturally had no time to respond to him.

The pleasure became more and more intense, and his body became hot. The boy leaned back weakly, his face flushed pink. He bit his lower lip to resist the waves, but a few sweet gasps still leaked out of his mouth.

Feeling the blood draining away, he couldn't help but start struggling.

Zero Kiryu stretched out his bony hand and clasped his hands together with his, clasping the boy's fair hands tightly on the bed to stop his struggle.

Chapter 206 Jiulanshu 24

After the drug was prepared, Yin Li's remaining job was to administer it to the patient and then observe. Since there was no time for clinical trials, he could only take a different approach and administer the drug directly to the patient, then observe the patient's condition throughout the day to prevent any accidents.

Seeing him taking care of the patient day and night, Kiryu Shu felt very distressed, so he would bring his work to the church at night to help Yin Li keep an eye on the situation. Yin Li would sleep next to him, and if any emergency occurred, Kiryu Shu would wake him up.

This was the first time that even Zero Kiryu, the ancestor of vampires, was unable to play a big role. Looking at the boy's sleeping face, a feeling of powerlessness swept over him.

Perhaps human affairs should be solved by humans. It is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish.

Whether it's him or Yin Li, he can't take care of everything for them like he would a baby.

Just like the teenager had the doctor observe during his consultation, maybe it was time for him to let go.

The footsteps of patrol officers echoed in his ears at night, and the scent of burning pine resin in the air lingered in his nostrils. Zero Kuran stared at the official business in front of him and fell into deep thought.

……

The sun shines on the garden, and the yellow roses sway in the breeze, blowing away the rich pine resin scent in the church and bringing a hint of rose fragrance.

The first patient to officially recover appeared, officially announcing the success of the drug.

The days that followed were much easier.

The plague was not completely over until the first autumn leaf fell and the ground was covered with golden color overnight.

But Zero Kiryu is still busy, he has to start restoring the town's construction.

He also began to let the steward handle the affairs of the territory.

The butler was naturally terrified at first, but his ambition also drove him to grow rapidly.

Yin Li held the tea and pushed open the door of his office.

The room was dim, and a ray of sunlight poured in through the undrawn curtains. The flickering candlelight illuminated a small area on the desk where Zero Kuran was processing documents.

This vampire lord now lives with his day and night reversed. Afraid that he would be too busy to sleep, Yin Li now keeps a close eye on his sleep and diet.

As for diet, after learning from the last lesson, there is no fresh blood anymore, only bitter and hard-to-swallow artificial blood.

Despite this, Zero Kiryu was happy with it and didn't complain at all.

This behavior made Yin Li soft-hearted again, but no matter how soft-hearted he was, after learning from the last lesson, he would not let himself be sucked dry by Zero Kiryu again.

Yin Li placed the tea set on the coffee table next to the sofa and said, "Take a rest."

Shu Kiryu looked up at the boy pouring tea. The mist of the black tea blurred the boy's profile and the fragrance of tea filled the air.

He stood up from his desk and sat next to Yin Li. "I promised you not to go to church."

Hearing Jiulan Shu bring up the old story again, Yin Li raised her head and looked at him doubtfully, "So?"

"So you can also take back your promise and start loving me?" Zero Kuran reached out and wanted to hold his hand.

But Yin Li suddenly pushed him away and stood up with his back to Kuran Shu.

Kuran Shu's heart sank to the bottom. He leaned against the sofa in frustration and said in a low voice, "Father, I don't understand why you seduced me and then pushed me away."

He stood up and hugged Yin Li from behind, his palms restraining Yin Li's waist. The force was so strong that it seemed as if he wanted to rub the boy's body into his body. "I can feel that you obviously love me too."

"Let me go." Yin Li wanted to pry his hand open, but she was reluctant to hurt him, so the strength she used was not enough.

"If you don't give me a reason, I will never let you go." Kuran Shu looked at the boy's profile with red eyes.

Yin Li turned her head and looked at him. He could see clearly the persistence in those red eyes. He finally gave up, sighed softly, and told him everything.

"I come from a thousand years ago. It's just a coincidence that I'm here. One day I will go back."

Suddenly, Shuu Kuran felt dizzy. "Are you kidding?"

Yin Li just looked at him quietly with sad eyes.

Zero Kuran sat back on the sofa, digesting this hard-to-accept fact.

He had imagined many reasons: the boy didn't love him, the boy still couldn't forgive him for his threat, or the boy looked down on his vampire identity.

But I never thought of this answer.

Can a thousand years really be crossed? I'm afraid even love will be worn away.