Chapter 53: Bai Ningxin Appears

Chapter 53: Bai Ningxin Appears

Shen Yu felt that Bai Yeye's expression was off, thinking he might be too tired. He put him on the bed and tucked him in, saying, "Go to sleep."

Bai Yeye looked at him with eyes sparkling and asked, "Then where will you sleep?"

"The sofa."

Shen Yu was afraid that Bai Yeye might have trouble sleeping in an unfamiliar room alone, so he stayed to keep him company.

Of course, there was another reason—General Shen wanted to spend more time with YeYe.

"Oh, okay." Bai Yeye felt too embarrassed to ask him to share the bed.

"I'll go take a shower." Shen Yu grabbed two sets of clothes from the wardrobe, said to Bai Yeye, and headed to the bathroom.

Bai Yeye hugged a corner of the blanket, his sensitive little ears perking up as he listened to the water running inside.

Would Shen Yu come out shirtless later, like last time?

The thought made Bai Yeye grin from ear to ear.

No, he had to be reserved. Even if Shen Yu did come out like that, he wouldn't sneak a glance!

The moment he silently vowed that, he heard the click of the lock turning.

Bai Yeye immediately closed his eyes, but the huge grin on his face gave him away.

Shen Yu wiped the water droplets from the ends of his hair, walked over to him, and asked, "Dreaming of something delicious? You look so happy."

Bai Yeye's heart pounded like thunder. This was Shen Yu coming to him on his own—he hadn't peeked!

He opened his eyes with anticipation, but the moment he saw Shen Yu, his face fell like a disappointed puppy.

Is that even your pants? Why are you wearing them! Covering up like that—you're hiding all the good stuff away!

Normally, Shen Yu would walk around shirtless after a shower, but today he deliberately put on an extra shirt, afraid that Bai Yeye might find him too forward.

Why was he unhappy now that he was dressed?

"Are you hungry?" Shen Yu sat on the edge of the bed and stroked his fluffy head.

Shen Yu smelled really nice. Bai Yeye couldn't help swallowing and said, "I want pecs... chicken breast."

"Not sure if there's any in the kitchen. How about I order takeout for you?"

"Forget it, don't bother. Get some rest." Bai Yeye turned over, closed his eyes, and pretended to be asleep.

Shen Yu tucked the blanket around him. "I'll make it for you tomorrow morning, then."

Bai Yeye mentally scolded himself. They weren't even together yet, and he was already this eager. If they actually got together, he'd probably rip Shen Yu's clothes off.

No, he had to be reserved.

General Shen: Don't hold back.

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"Your Majesty, the Empress has returned. Please lie down quickly, everyone, get ready—cry!" The steward rushed in frantically to report.

Long Shen had foundation powder on his face, looking so pale he seemed ready to ascend to heaven.

Bai Ningxin had gone back to the deep sea some time ago to handle some important matters and had only returned today. The couple video chatted every night, but Long Shen didn't dare let him know that Bai Yeye had run away. Otherwise, Bai Ningxin would definitely shave off Bai Yeye's fur, and then shave off his own fur too—no, leave him to sleep alone.

Bai Ningxin strode in, his face (so similar to Bai Ruoshui's) with a confused expression. He walked up to his husband and slapped him across the face.

"Are you pretending to be sick? Last night during the video call, you were full of energy, pestering me to play until past two in the morning. Now you're dying?"

Long Shen was still maintaining his dying persona: "Wife... my wife... cough, cough. I, I'm sorry."

Bai Ningxin couldn't be bothered with his nonsense. "Everyone else, leave."

"Cough!" Long Shen coughed twice, signaling them not to leave. If he was left alone, he wouldn't be able to handle it.

The steward gave a forced smile: "Empress, His Majesty is unwell. I'm afraid you might not be able to handle it alone."

"Leave."

The steward swallowed. "Empress, I've been professionally trained—I will never leave His Majesty's side."

Bai Ningxin glanced at him.

"I will leave a few hundred steps away from His Majesty. Everyone, on my command—run!"

If they didn't run now, once Bai Ningxin got angry, they'd all suffer.

Long Shen: ...

What loyal subordinates he had.

After everyone was gone, Bai Ningxin sat down. "Where is YeYe?"

Normally, when he returned, Bai Yeye would be the first to rush up and greet him.

Long Shen lay on the bed, playing dead.

Bai Ningxin already had an answer in mind, his tone growing heavier. "Where did he go?"

"If you don't speak, I'll remarry."

Long Shen: "One."

Bai Ningxin took a deep breath, walked over, grabbed his collar, and demanded, "I'm asking you, where is YeYe!"

Long Shen looked at him pitifully. "You're so rough."

"..." Bai Ningxin forced a tight smile. "Darling, will you tell me where YeYe is, please?"

Long Shen said guiltily, "YeYe went out to play..."

"Where?"

"He went to find Ruoshui..." Long Shen didn't dare meet Bai Ningxin's eyes.

The atmosphere was eerily quiet. Long Shen felt his palms sweat and quickly added, "Don't worry, the two eldest are watching him!"

Bai Ningxin's tone was unreadable. "When I left last time, I told you to keep a close eye on YeYe. Is this how you watch him?"

Long Shen sat up, hugging him and nuzzling him, crying without any trace of the ruler's dominance. "I really did watch him! How was I supposed to know he could still squeeze through that dog hole, as big as he is!"

That dog hole was originally only ( ) big, but after Bai Yeye went through it, it became ( ) big.

Bai Ningxin smacked him hard: "Don't you dare call Yeye large! He is obviously very small!"

"Small, small, small..."

Bai Ningxin pushed him away, his expression really annoyed.

"Dear, don't be angry. I know I was wrong. I'll go get him back in a moment. Don't be angry, please don't be angry!" Long Shen nervously trailed after him, apologizing like crazy.

"How long has Yeye been gone?"

"He took off the day after you left..."

"Then why didn't you tell me?"

Long Shen whispered: "You were busy with work back home, I was afraid you'd have to travel back and forth."

Bai Ningxin really didn't know what to say.

Long Shen wrapped his arms around him, nuzzling and acting spoiled: "Actually, it's a good thing. We can keep an eye on Yeye for now, but we can't watch him forever."

"How old is he? How can you bear to let him go out alone and struggle?" In Bai Ningxin's mind, he already pictured a palm-sized Bai Yeye shivering in the rain, pitifully being bullied.

Bai Yeye, who was sleeping, sneezed. He opened his eyes in confusion, then changed position and continued dreaming of Shen Yu's pecs.

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