CHAPTER 110: CHAPTER 110: COMPANIONSHIP

She shrank down, the whole person burrowing under the blanket, leaving only a pair of eyes exposed.

Not yet accustomed to the dark, she could only vaguely see the lean outline of the man.

He seemed to be standing by the bed, his head bowed as if watching her.

"Xu Mo... why are you still standing here?" Ruan Li asked softly.

The man seemed to suppress his throat, responding in a deep voice.

The bed sagged at the edge, he sat on the side of the bed.

"You go ahead and sleep, I’m not tired."

Originally, Ruan Li thought Xu Mo might still be feeling unwell, and wanted to show concern, but inexplicably she didn’t want to speak.

As she heard the gradually steady breathing in the room, Xu Mo curled his fingers by his side.

Only now did he dare to let his gaze reveal its greed, his scarlet eyes staring intently at the person on the bed.

The tightly wrapped blanket was slowly pulled open, revealing that defenseless sleeping face.

The man seemed like a humble, greedy thief at this moment, gazing covetously and greedily at the treasure he had stolen.

He wouldn’t be like a boy, just shy and hesitant.

He wanted to...

The man lifted the blanket on the other side, drawing the sleeping female into his arms, spreading his limbs like vines tightly entwining her.

Without the water membrane’s separation, though just separated by a thin layer of clothing.

A hint of dissatisfaction flickered in his eyes, as he placed his chin in the crook of Ruan Li’s neck, his warm breath brushing gently across her delicate skin.

The warm body in his embrace shrank, trying to evade, but was captured by a large hand grasping her waist, unable to move.

Clinging tightly, he absorbed the slightly cool warmth and faint fragrance.

Ruan Li, unaware of it all, slept until the next day.

Upon waking, she found someone’s limbs curled around her like an octopus, confining her in his embrace.

No wonder she felt roasted over a fire last night.

Ruan Li muttered quietly to herself, attempting to move away, only to be held tighter by the man.

Ruan Li tried again to cautiously pry Xu Mo’s arm open.

However, the warm breath sprayed on her neck, and Ruan Li instantly blushed, not daring to move carelessly.

"What’s wrong?" The man’s morning husky, sexy voice resonated by her ear, like the beautiful rustle of sand and stone.

"Nothing, you’re holding too tight," Ruan Li said, her face flushed.

The man loosened a little, but still held her tightly.

"A little looser."

Ruan Li tried to negotiate with him, and the man reluctantly loosened a bit more, asking, "Is this okay?"

Ruan Li shifted from lying on her side to lying flat, but the urgent need to relieve herself did not diminish, so she murmured softly in Xu Mo’s ear.

The flame-red eyes opened slightly, the long, narrow eyes curving a bit.

"Alright, I’ll carry you."

As he spoke, Ruan Li suddenly felt herself lifted up, instinctively wrapping her arms around the man’s neck.

"No need, no need, I’ll go by myself."

Ruan Li, realizing his action, refused with a flushed face.

At her age, did she still need to be carried?

The man carried her a few steps to the bathroom and put her down.

After landing, Ruan Li did not move, just stood at the doorway, blocking, "You can’t come in."

"Hmm."

After the door closed, Ruan Li, although feeling very strange, quickly addressed her urgent needs.

But as soon as she opened the door, she saw Xu Mo leaning against the door frame, long legs crossed, a loosely worn robe hanging from his body.

If Ruan Li let her gaze drift, she could see the crisscrossing ridges on his chest.

It was obvious it would feel great to touch.

Ruan Li hesitated, "Don’t carry me, I’ll go back myself."

This time, Xu Mo didn’t say anything.

Seeing him enter the bathroom, Ruan Li kindly helped him close the door tightly, then ran back barefoot.

Once back under the covers, she began to carefully recall Xu Mo’s unusual behavior.

Not only had he grown much taller, but his personality was not as cute as before, becoming more silent, and even somewhat... stubborn.

Ruan Li thought for a moment, feeling that his personality might have been influenced by different memories.

The young Xu Mo only had memories from when he was just born, pure and sincere.

But this more grown-up Xu Mo only had memories of the research institute, perhaps having gone through some unhappy experiences, which led to his personality changing like this.

Just as she was lost in thought, Xu Mo walked to the bedside.

"What are you thinking about?"

His voice was a little husky.

Ruan Li forced herself to stay calm, "Nothing."

The red eyes darkened for a moment, across a change so subtle it was nearly imperceptible.

Seeing he didn’t say anything, seemingly believing her, Ruan Li secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The man lifted a corner of the blanket, lying on the bed.

Ruan Li, feeling his burning gaze, lay still, not daring to move.

"Come over a bit, Ruannuan."

"Eh..." Ruan Li’s excuse to refuse wasn’t even spoken when he wrapped his large hand around her waist, bringing her into his arms.

Suddenly, the scorching temperature pressed against her body was exceptionally evident.

Ruan Li’s pupils shrank slightly, feeling the palm pressed on her lower abdomen.

"Xu Mo..."

"Hmm?"

The man responded lightly, like fluttering willow catkins, blowing past her ear.

"Someone’s watching..."

"Just a hug."

The long embrace carried no trace of lust.

Until Ruan Li, bored and unable to sleep, turned on the TV, finding nothing but melodramatic shows for entertainment.

The sun rose and set, and this place seemed to have become the only safe haven in a chaotic universe.

After the "warning" this time, Ruan Li calmed down for a while, at least from the robot’s life schedule record, it was very healthy.

Waking naturally with the sunlight at seven or eight, then lying down with Xu Mo until nine to officially get up.

Robot recorded [Chat content meaningless]

From nine to eleven eating and watching news, occasionally reading, with a habit of going out for a walk after meals, undisturbed by wind or snow.

Robot recorded [Both appeared to be in good spirits, acted intimately]

Lunchtime was indefinite, after waking, they engaged in prolonged intimate interactions, including but not limited to kissing and hugging.

Robot recorded [No x behavior tendencies]

The afternoon to evening was time for outdoor activities, aimless wandering, with no suspicious actions found.

After evening meals, leisure activities mainly consisted of watching TV and chatting.

Robot recorded [Nighttime lights-off time early, but no x behavior]

Lan Ruo glanced over the robot’s recorded content from the past few days, astonished at the early to bed and early to rise lifestyle: "A married female without night-life for almost a month?"

To think, they specifically placed the fox inside to resolve some of Little Li’s physical needs.

But now it seems, they haven’t had any bedroom activities at all.

The ice and snow had long melted, buds breaking through the soil, the warmth of spring spread, a swath of green covering the entire field.

Ruan Li rode on the fox, walking forward in the warm sunshine.

The warm sunlight was sleep-inducing, enjoying it while sighing at the sudden onset of spring lethargy.

The figure of one person and one fox slowly lengthened behind them.