Chapter 693
However, this only required a bit of simulation for the future, and Xia Er wouldn’t waste it.
Stacking up Imogen’s nemesis and harvesting some destined points was also a good choice.
It was only July 30th.
Xia Er didn’t plan to dive into the simulation just yet; she intended to rest for another day. She wanted to wait until her mind was fully restored to its peak before executing her plans.
Right now, her brain still throbbed faintly, a lingering pain from the previous overuse of her mental energy, which seemed to have caused some irreparable damage.
With a concrete plan and goal in mind, the idea of rest suddenly became a priority. The word “rest” was indeed rare and luxurious for Xia Er.
Just right, she thought, to adapt a little more to her current body. Xia Er had a premonition that she absolutely couldn’t move on her own; otherwise, the sensation of fabric rubbing against her skin while walking might trigger some unpleasant reactions.
She tried her best to keep her body still, slightly squinting her eyes, quietly adapting to the changes within her, listening to the sounds from the garden outside.
The rustling of insects on the grass, the sound of earthworms burrowing in the soil, the gentle whisper of the breeze through the leaves...
“Xia Er...?”
A whisper from the room interrupted Xia Er’s “meditation.”
It was Aivina’s voice; she seemed to have woken from a dream.
Xia Er heard Aivina fidgeting with the sheets, as if confirming her presence beside her. Moments later, she heard Aivina getting out of bed.
“Xia Er?”
This time, Aivina was clearly awake.
She knew that someone like Xia Er, whose mental energy was nearly drained, would normally sleep for days. In her eyes, Xia Er’s mind was definitely not fully recovered yet.
She worried that Xia Er might do something dangerous before she was fully healed.
Xia Er heard Aivina’s slippers shuffling on the wooden floor, and when she reached the hallway, Aivina paused for a moment.
She must have seen the light on in the study.
Sure enough, Aivina’s footsteps quickly approached Xia Er, and as Xia Er silently counted in her mind, Aivina appeared at the door of the study.
“Have you rested enough?” Aivina asked, looking at Xia Er, who was seated at the desk. Her brow furrowed slightly as she walked toward her.
“I’m resting...” Xia Er replied innocently, “I’m just sitting here meditating.”
Aivina didn’t care much for that; she stepped right in front of Xia Er, her pupils glowing with a faint dark purple light, seemingly probing Xia Er’s mental state.
However, after a few flickers, the glow faded, and a hint of confusion crossed Aivina’s face.
Recovered? So soon?
Xia Er’s speed of recovery surprised Aivina. She blinked and then asked, “Are you really resting?”
“Yeah, planning to take a day off,” Xia Er nodded slightly, but the sensation of her hair brushing against the back of her neck still made her scalp tingle.
“That's quite rare.” Aivina tilted her head slightly to the left, stifled a yawn with her hand, and instinctively reached for Xia Er’s arm, saying, “In that case, you should sleep a bit longer with me.”
Sleep was undoubtedly the most cost-effective way to restore mental energy. For Xia Er’s mental safety, Aivina decided to insist on keeping her company for a little while longer.
But seeing Aivina’s outstretched hand made Xia Er a bit anxious.
“Wait! Wait... don’t touch me yet,” Xia Er said, looking at Aivina’s hand.
“Hmm?” Aivina’s hand froze mid-air, looking at Xia Er with confusion. “What’s wrong?”
“Nothing... nothing at all. Just let me sit here alone for a bit...” Xia Er replied.
“Okay.” Aivina didn’t think much of it, assuming Xia Er needed some solitude. But soon, she noticed something was off with Xia Er.
“Are you trembling? Is your previous injury still not healed?” Aivina looked at Xia Er with concern, reaching out to help her loosen her clothing to check the old wounds.
Seeing Aivina’s hand coming toward her, Xia Er instinctively stood up, but her legs gave way, and she nearly collapsed, quickly grabbing the edge of the desk for support.
“Xia Er?!” Aivina rushed forward, wrapping her arms around Xia Er’s slender waist. This small gesture sent a jolt through Xia Er.
The sensation of someone else’s touch was far more intense than the friction of her own clothes or the air brushing against her skin.
For a brief moment, Xia Er felt as if she understood why Aivina would become so soft and pliable with just a slight touch.
“L-let go of me...” Xia Er’s face flushed with a rare blush as she reached out to push Aivina away.
Aivina was startled by this reaction; it was the first time she had seen Xia Er like this, and she instinctively thought to comply with Xia Er’s request and let go.
But Xia Er’s strength was too much for Aivina to resist.
Yet, the moment Aivina loosened her grip even slightly, Xia Er felt as if she would fall straight down, which made Aivina hesitate... until Xia Er’s hands landed on her shoulders.
It was clear that Xia Er wanted to push her away, but her cheeks were flushed, and her hands felt weak... it was more like she was being affectionate than trying to shove her away.
“Xia... Er?”
Aivina had never seen Xia Er so shy before, and for a moment, she was taken aback. But she quickly realized what Xia Er’s behavior implied.
“Xia Er... did you take something you shouldn’t have?” Aivina blurted out, then immediately realized her wording was off. “I mean... the medicine I kept in my bag... it’s just... that...”
Previously, when Aivina was in Bolun City, she had bought a powerful aphrodisiac material out of curiosity at the Dedun Manor. After turning it into powder, she had almost forgotten about it, keeping it in her small bag.
But Xia Er’s current behavior made it seem like she had secretly taken... that kind of medicine.
“Ha... ha...”
Now, with her hands resting on Aivina’s shoulders, Xia Er was trying to regulate her breathing, her small chest rising and falling slightly.
At that moment, as if to confirm something, Aivina gently squeezed Xia Er’s slender waist.
“Eep... mmm...”
Xia Er bit her lip tightly, her cheeks burning, seemingly pretending that the sound just now hadn’t come from her.
But Aivina, standing before her, was utterly mesmerized.
She had discovered a new world.
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**Chapter 354: Sleep Play**
Squeeze once, and a muffled sound escapes.
Squeeze again, and another muffled sound follows.
Aivina slowly began to pull Xia Er into her embrace, and Xia Er seemed to offer no resistance—though it was possible she had resisted without Aivina noticing.
Once Aivina held Xia Er close, she felt the slight tremors in Xia Er’s body. This novel sensation gave Aivina a fleeting sense of “confidence.”
She felt she was doing well.
But when she looked down and saw Xia Er’s flushed cheeks, biting her lip and staring intently at her, Aivina’s newfound confidence crumbled in an instant.
Even if she had taken the wrong medicine, Xia Er’s condition was surely temporary.
Given Xia Er’s expression, when she returned to normal, there would likely be a more terrifying “storm” awaiting her.
Should she indulge now?
She had to consider whether this was her only chance in life.
But soon, Aivina felt a bit timid.
No, not timid; she was just afraid of hurting Xia Er, that had to be it...
“Are you okay, Xia Er...” Aivina’s previously calm face now wore a stiff, forced smile, making it seem like she was genuinely concerned for Xia Er.
But clearly, her fake smile didn’t fool Xia Er.
“Wait a moment...”
Aivina supported Xia Er, guiding her slowly to the sofa, helping her sit down.
Then, Aivina reached into her pocket, searching for the small bag hanging from the lining of her coat.
But when she felt a familiar packaging, Aivina froze for a moment, then turned her gaze back to Xia Er.
The medicine... it’s still here?
Xia Er didn’t accidentally consume this, did she?
Could it be that something was really wrong with her body?
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