35: My thoughts

Ye Xi's beautiful eyes opened, and she chuckled, "Of course! Which girl doesn't initially long for a sweet romance, the kind that lasts until old age? It's just a pity that sometimes society is a big dyeing vat, and everyone is forced into things."

Li Xuening grew more and more interested in Ye Xi's topic, and instead, she smiled and asked, "Does Little Xi sister also get troubled by such things?"

"Hard to say. I'm not like you, a big tycoon who can decide her own life at any time. I'm actually quite afraid of having a day like that," Ye Xi said seriously, adjusting her sleeping position and propping her face with her hand.

"Afraid of what? You're my best friend. If that day ever comes, and you encounter difficulties, having to bend your will for money, I will definitely help you," Li Xuening said, looking at Ye Xi with a hint of doting in her eyes.

"If that day really comes, then I hope Sister Xuening keeps her word!" Ye Xi smiled sweetly in return.

As night deepened and silence fell, their conversation gradually ended. Drowsiness, like a tide, surged over them. They successively closed their eyes, immersing themselves in the peaceful night.

Soon, Ye Xi's behavior became less than normal. First, she suddenly rolled over, her arm lying straight across Li Xuening's stomach.

Li Xuening mumbled a few words in her sleep, subconsciously trying to move Ye Xi's hand away.

However, a little while later, the sleeping Ye Xi seemed to feel cold again. She reached out her arm for Li Xuening's blanket, then carefully pulled it over. Only after covering herself again did Ye Xi feel satisfied.

By the latter half of the night, the temperature seemed to have risen, and Ye Xi once again felt a bit hot.

She directly draped one leg over Li Xuening's leg. This intimate action woke Li Xuening, who felt both surprised and embarrassed.

Li Xuening struggled to push Ye Xi, hoping she would change her position.

But Ye Xi only grunted twice and didn't truly wake up, instead changing positions and continuing to sleep soundly.

Faced with such a situation, Li Xuening felt utterly helpless. She could only spend the night half-asleep, half-awake, under Ye Xi's "oppression."

The next morning, as the first ray of sunlight streamed through the curtain gap into the room, Ye Xi slowly opened her eyes.

She was surprised to find herself hugging the sleeping Li Xuening tightly, like an octopus, and a wave of shyness welled up in her heart.

She quickly released her arms and whispered an apology, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I really didn't do it on purpose."

"You..."

Li Xuening was startled awake by the sudden movement. She rubbed her drowsy eyes, seemingly wanting to say something but stopping herself.

The two then got up and went to the bathroom to wash up.

In front of the mirror, Ye Xi looked at Li Xuening's slightly tired but flushed face, feeling a bit awkward and uneasy.

Although Li Xuening was physically tired, the intimate contact with Ye Xi last night still brought a hint of sweetness to her heart.

"Your sleeping posture is indeed not very graceful, but I don't mind, there's no need to apologize for it," Li Xuening said softly, seeing Ye Xi's hesitant expression.

"Really? Sister Xuening, you're not only as beautiful as a flower, but your heart is even kinder, and your family is wealthy. Whoever gets to marry you would truly be incredibly lucky!" Ye Xi couldn't help but start flattering Li Xuening again.

"Hurry up and brush your teeth."

Li Xuening helplessly glanced at Ye Xi, sighing inwardly. She really wanted to ask Ye Xi, do you truly not understand my feelings at all?