Chapter 84
That kind of boldness—right in front of everyone, while someone else was still speaking to him…
Wang Jin’s face suddenly burned hot, so hot that his skin turned pink…
He raised a hand and lightly pressed it against his chest. Inside, it felt like a rabbit was thumping wildly, as if it wanted to burst out of his ribcage and leap straight into that man’s arms.
That delicate little thing… His face was flushed pink, his clear eyes glistening like a newborn animal’s. He glanced at him once before lowering his lashes, the long fringe casting fragmented shadows under his eyes, obscuring the shimmering light within. Yet that light wasn’t completely hidden—flecks of it still spilled from his half-lidded gaze, like the reflection of a dazzling starry sky in a small pool.
Cheng Bai’s heart trembled. It felt as if someone were standing atop it, tiptoeing and dancing in reckless steps, throwing his heartbeat into disarray.
That delicate little thing’s face grew redder and redder, the corners of his eyes tinged with a faint blush. In the end, though he wore no makeup, he looked even more enchanting than if he had applied rouge…
This wasn’t unfamiliar to Cheng Bai. Long ago—so long that they weren’t even betrothed yet—this delicate little thing had looked at him like this…
Back then, he hadn’t felt anything special about it. If anything, he had found it a bit overly coy and not particularly appealing. But now, for some reason, he thought this delicate little thing looked incredibly beautiful—more beautiful than ever before, more beautiful than any other ger in this world.
His elder brother had once told him that when this delicate little thing acted like this in front of him, it was because he liked him… because he was shy…
So if he was acting like this now, did that mean…
"!" Cheng Bai’s eyes brightened, and an overwhelming joy surged in his heart, sweeping away all the gloom from before.
So this delicate little thing hadn’t fallen for someone else after all…
Cheng Bai’s scorching gaze was impossible for Wang Jin to ignore. It was so direct that it felt like it was digging out the dirty little thoughts he’d just had about that man, exposing them for all to see.
Wang Jin’s fingers trembled, his heart burning with shame. His knuckles stiffened, and he quietly curled his hands into fists, gripping the fabric at his sides.
Stammering, he tried to change the subject: "It’ll—it’ll heal! Really well! Um… Brother Hua and A-Mu both need a healer… Why don’t you take a look at them…"
A-Hua, as if genuinely unwell, stepped forward without hesitation and began speaking to Cheng Bai.
Seizing the chance, Wang Jin turned his back to Cheng Bai, escaping that gaze that seemed determined to uncover all his secrets.
Cheng Bai opened his mouth, wanting to speak to Wang Jin, but A-Hua pulled him into conversation. In the end, he could only watch helplessly as that delicate little thing walked away, then glare irritably at the beastman before leading him aside to begin the examination.
The moment he sat down to treat patients, a crowd of beastmen and ger surrounded him—all injured during the beast tide.
Seeing Cheng Bai occupied, Wang Jin finally exhaled in relief. He turned to look for his man, only to find him also surrounded by beastmen.
Their expressions were grave, as if discussing tribal matters. Wang Jin stopped in his tracks. Though reluctant, he didn’t dare interrupt.
Mu ger noticed and stepped forward. "The tribe just split. Brother Heng will be busy for a while. Why don’t we go back and rest first?"
Seeing how pale Mu ger looked, Wang Jin nodded and helped him inside.
But when they entered, they found someone who shouldn’t have been there—Xi ger.
He carried a large backpack filled with clothes, daily necessities, and some medicinal herbs. After a moment’s hesitation, Xi ger approached them.
"The leader has already arranged a new house for us in the east. Since Brother Heng doesn’t intend to let us stay here, my master and I will officially move out today. I’ve taken half of the herbs since there are injured on that side too. I’ve also taken our personal belongings, but the quilts and such are left for you."
He paused, then added, "A-Jin, A-Mu, your homes were destroyed by the beasts, and you don’t have many clothes. I left two new sets for you in the cabinet."
Those new clothes had originally been prepared for the New Year… but with everything that had happened, who knew how they’d even celebrate this year?
With that thought, Xi ger turned specifically to Mu ger. "Earlier, I heard that Celestial Fox tribesman say he knows healing. That puts my mind at ease for the people here. But A-Mu, it’s not really suitable for a pregnant ger to be examined by a beastman. If you need anything, just send Lai Yuan to let me know. I can come anytime. Also, keep taking the prenatal medicine I prescribed."
"…" Mu ger’s heart warmed. This person…
Back when Wang Jin was in trouble, he had been full of hostility toward Xi ger. Yet here he was, holding no grudges. Moved, Mu ger nodded sincerely. "Thank you."
Xi ger shook his head. "I will always be the healer of the Danmu tribe."
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