233: Long Yuyan's heartache

After their conversation, both returned to their respective rooms.

Chen Xuan didn't think much of it; after all, all he had to do now was Cultivate. However, Dragon YuYan had many things to consider.

She took a deep breath, then sat on the bed and began to Cultivate. His gains from this outing were not small, and the System had given him many rewards. He needed to take this opportunity to consolidate his cultivation.

(Cannot write about rewards for special reasons)

On Dragon YuYan's side.

She was still replaying her conversation with Chen Xuan, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt something was off.

"Why do I find this Chen Xuan so pleasing to the eye? I've never interacted with any male, yet why do I feel an irresistible urge to touch him when I see his shy demeanor?"

"Could it be... that Chen Xuan, this type, is truly the kind I like? But how could my feelings for my brother be false!"

As Dragon YuYan wrestled with her thoughts, she recalled Chen Xuan's shy expression as he avoided her, and her heart unexpectedly skipped a beat.

"I actually like this shy younger brother..."

"That's right, I've always been meticulous and very serious. Outsiders evaluate me as such, which led me to believe it myself. But this me... doesn't seem to be the real me!"

"I even had the urge to bully Chen Xuan! Dragon YuYan, Dragon YuYan, what on earth are you thinking!"

"My brother is your true love. Chen Xuan is his Disciple, and you are his Teacher's Wife. How can you bully him?"

"But Chen Xuan, why did you marry so early...?"

...

Time spent Cultivating passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was late at night.

Chen Xuan opened his eyes, looked out the window, then got up to prepare for sleep.

For him, appropriate rest was more suitable for his current self; otherwise, it wouldn't be long before he would experience minor problems of insufficient energy.

However, just then, he suddenly heard a faint sound of footsteps.

Chen Xuan immediately became alert. He quietly walked to the door and peered through the crack.

He saw a figure quietly approaching from outside. Judging by her figure, it was Dragon YuYan.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan frowned slightly, feeling a bit confused: "At this hour, why is she looking for me? Does she have something to tell me?"

He held his breath, waiting quietly.

Dragon YuYan arrived at Chen Xuan's door and gently knocked: "Chen Xuan, are you asleep?"

Hearing this, Chen Xuan perked up and immediately responded: "Not yet, Teacher's Wife, do you need something?"

"Oh, it's nothing much, just... just came to see you. If you're asleep, I won't disturb you!" Dragon YuYan said, feeling embarrassed herself, and turned to leave.

Chen Xuan quickly spoke to stop her: "Teacher's Wife, I'm not asleep yet, please come in!"

"Okay, then I'll come in!"

"Uh, I always feel like something's off." Chen Xuan grumbled inwardly.

Dragon YuYan pushed open the door and walked in.

Chen Xuan looked at her and asked curiously: "Teacher's Wife, it's so late, is there something you need to see me about?"

Dragon YuYan first smiled slightly, then, with graceful steps, slowly walked to Chen Xuan's bedside and sat down.

"Chen Xuan, actually, Teacher's Wife doesn't have anything specific. I just wanted to come and see you. Teacher's Wife knows you've suffered a lot of grievances because of this matter, so I wanted to chat with you and guide you."

'Guide? When can't you guide me? You come to guide me late at night, right?! Wait... could it be that I misunderstood her meaning? What she said was...?!'

'Impossible! Absolutely impossible. That's a term unique to Earth. How could she know it? It must be me overthinking!'

Chen Xuan had many thoughts, but he still feigned emotion, his body trembling, and lowered his head, trying his best to look wronged.

"Teacher's Wife, I, I'm fine, please don't worry. These small matters are not grievances to me at all. Anyway, I am a person from the Lower Realm, so even if something happens, you can use it to make trouble for the Zhang family and gain benefits. As a person from the Lower Realm, I won't lose out!

And I believe that the final outcome of this matter will definitely be beneficial to us!"

Chen Xuan said with determination and a hint of grievance.

Since you think I'm wronged, I must show you some grievance!

As expected, when Dragon YuYan saw Chen Xuan's pitiful little look, her heart melted with tenderness.

"Chen Xuan, you've been wronged, but don't worry, Teacher's Wife will absolutely not let you suffer in vain!" Dragon YuYan quickly stroked Chen Xuan's head and comforted him softly.

"Teacher's Wife, I'm really fine. Please don't worry. I believe you and Master will protect me!" Chen Xuan looked up, revealing a brilliant smile that made people feel pity for him.

Dragon YuYan looked at that smile, and her maternal instincts were further aroused. She couldn't help but hug Chen Xuan into her arms, gently patting his back.

"Good child, Teacher's Wife will protect you. You won't have to worry about being wronged again!"

Chen Xuan was startled by the sudden embrace, but to avoid revealing his identity, he had to grit his teeth and let Dragon YuYan hold him.

"Mm!" Chen Xuan nodded lightly, then slowly leaned his head against Dragon YuYan's chest.

"Ugh, Teacher's Wife... holding me like this, I really feel so happy!"

"Silly child, if this can make you no longer feel inferior, Teacher's Wife is willing to always be like this for you!"

"Teacher's Wife, you don't know how much grievance I've suffered since coming to the Upper Realm! Even now, Master's Disciples still despise and look down on me in various ways. They think they hide it well, but I can see it... Wuwuwu!"

Chen Xuan whimpered softly, but he had never cried in his life, so his crying looked as fake as could be.

"Good Chen Xuan, Teacher's Wife will stand up for you. Don't cry." Dragon YuYan quickly comforted him.

After a long while, Chen Xuan then weakly said:

"I'm sorry, Teacher's Wife, I lost my composure just now. Please don't mind it!"

"How could I! Teacher's Wife loves it when Chen Xuan opens up to me!"

"Cough cough, but now it's the middle of the night, and Teacher's Wife, you also..." Chen Xuan didn't finish his sentence, feigning shyness.

Dragon YuYan was slightly startled upon hearing this, then realized her impropriety. She quickly released Chen Xuan and lightly coughed twice to cover her embarrassment.

"It's nothing, Teacher's Wife just saw you were pitiful and wanted to give you a warm hug."

Chen Xuan's mouth twitched involuntarily upon hearing this.

What is all this? Coming to find me like this in the middle of the night? It's not like I can't hear your heartbeat. Can your excuse be any faker??

It seems... this woman really has some feelings for me!