Chapter 78: On the 999 Ways to Eat a Villain Roommate [23]

Chapter 78: 999 Ways to Deal With Your Villain Roommate "23"

"Um... sorry, I zoned out for a second. I didn't mean to."

Yun Shiqi met those teasing eyes, cleared his throat, then turned around to start gathering his things.

Just as he was about to set up a bed on the floor, Shi Mo drawled:

"You're my guest, after all. No way I'd actually let you sleep on the floor."

Yun Shiqi froze mid-motion, then turned to look at Shi Mo, who was teasing the little fox with his tail. His eyes brightened as he asked:

"So can I sleep with you tonight?"

A smile curved Shi Mo's lips, his gaze unreadable as he looked at Yun Shiqi. At Yun Shiqi's expectant, confused look, he lowered his head to ask the little fox:

"Sweetie, do you wanna sleep with big bro tonight?"

Yun Shiqi: "?!!"

Yun Shiqi's eyes widened slightly, his mouth opened and closed, completely speechless.

If the little fox really slept with Shi Mo tonight, there were a lot of things he wouldn't be able to get away with.

But the little fox clearly had no idea what he was feeling. He just looked up at Shi Mo and gave an obedient nod.

"I do!"

He paused, thought for a second, then added even more firmly:

"I like big bro! I wanna sleep with big bro!"

"Alright then, we'll all sleep together tonight."

Shi Mo said with a smile, setting his hand on the little fox's head.

This time, before he could even do anything, the little fox nuzzled his palm without being asked, eyes crinkling into crescents, smiling all sweet and soft.

"Okay!"

Yun Shiqi walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, pursing his lips. "Won't it be kinda tight?"

"It's fine. My bed's big enough."

Shi Mo was still smiling, but his tone left no room for argument.

Yun Shiqi sighed, glanced at the little fox again, and decided not to push it.

After all, he'd have plenty of chances to get Shi Mo alone later.

Right now, Shi Mo was clearly crazy about this little fox, so there was no point arguing or saying no and making him unhappy.

Besides, getting to sleep together without having to sneak into bed was already a win.

With that thought, Yun Shiqi felt a lot better.

He suddenly asked, "A Mo, you thought of a name for him yet?"

Shi Mo's hand paused mid-stroke on the ears. He met those bright eyes and thought for a moment.

"Sweetie, is there anything you like?"

The little fox blinked, confused. "Things I like?"

Shi Mo thought for a moment. "Or something you want."

"I... I wanna sleep, big brother. So sleepy."

The little fox yawned as he spoke, automatically covering his mouth with his hand, his eyes getting all misty.

He shot Shi Mo a cautious look, like he was scared Shi Mo might get mad.

Shi Mo obviously caught the little fox's fear and frowned a little, but he still asked patiently:

"Why didn't you just say you wanted to sleep?"

He'd figured the little guy wasn't sleepy after all that playing, but turns out he was exhausted and just forcing himself to stay awake.

The little fox dropped his hand and said quietly, "Can't sleep... if I fall asleep, I'll get beaten, and they'll take so much blood. It hurts so bad."

Too many times, he'd been beaten black and blue after falling asleep, and had tons of blood drained from him.

He'd gotten to the point where he was scared to fall asleep.

But he was so, so sleepy, and he really, really wanted to sleep...

Shi Mo's fingertips trembled, and a coldness crept into his eyes.

"It's okay. Big brother won't hit you. Here with big brother, you can sleep easy."

He held the little fox in his arms, soothing him softly, and after thinking it over, said slowly:

"In that case... let's call you Sui An. Peace year after year. From now on, we'll call you Sui Sui."

The little one in his arms was clearly exhausted beyond measure. He'd fallen asleep before even hearing the words clearly, but still hummed a few soft sounds in response.

"Mmm..."

Shi Mo lowered his gaze, looking at the little fox who was clutching a strand of his hair even in sleep, unwilling to let go. The corners of his lips lifted slightly.

Yun Shiqi watched the scene, unable to resist poking Sui An's hand. The next moment, his finger was grabbed.

"A Mo."

Yun Shiqi blinked innocently. "Sui Sui grabbed my hand first."

Shi Mo: "Mm. And so?"

Yun Shiqi lowered his voice, almost whispering right into Shi Mo's ear:

"He just fell asleep. You wouldn't want to wake him up, would you?"

As he spoke, Yun Shiqi climbed onto the bed, moving closer to Shi Mo.

Shi Mo saw right through Yun Shiqi's little scheme, but still silently allowed his approach.

For the first time, Yun Shiqi sat beside him so openly without being rejected by Shi Mo, and the curve of his lips simply couldn't be suppressed.

He pulled the blanket over Sui An, who lay nestled between them, then tentatively rested his head on Shi Mo's shoulder.

Seeing that Shi Mo still wasn't stopping him, Yun Shiqi tentatively rested his other hand on Shi Mo's waist.

Shi Mo: "...Yun Shiqi, don't get too carried away."

Yun Shiqi said with a straight face, "Sorry, I didn't mean to."

Shi Mo: "..."

"If you could take your hand back while saying that, it might be a bit more believable."

"Then just pretend I want to hold you... A Mo, I want to hold you, A Mo, I'm really sleepy too."

Yun Shiqi murmured in a soft voice.

Shi Mo felt a stir in his heart. He opened his mouth to say something, but in the end, he just sighed.

"Alright, sleep then."

Shi Mo still couldn't wrap his head around how things had ended up like this.

He was holding Sui An in his arms, while Yun Shiqi was holding him.

The big one and the little one were both sleeping soundly.

A smile tugged at the corner of Shi Mo's lips as he silently held Sui An a little tighter.

He usually slept alone, and occasionally with someone else.

Apart from that guy who was with him in the last world, in the main world, he would also hold his little brother and sleep with him when he was scared.

But this was the first time he was holding a little one in his arms while being held by someone else.

But this feeling right now... it was actually pretty nice...

Shi Mo couldn't quite put his finger on what kind of feeling it was, but he really liked it.

So much so that even though he hadn't been particularly sleepy, he eventually dozed off as well.

When he woke up again, it was already night.

Yun Shiqi had left at some point, but not before making sure the covers were tucked in for them.

And the little fox he was holding still hadn't woken up.

And...

Shi Mo looked at 447, who was perched on Sui An's head, staring right at him, and fell silent for a few seconds.

447 met Shi Mo's gaze, turned around in a huff, and let out a snort with his back to him.

[Xiao Momo! You'd better give me a reasonable explanation for why, after I was gone for just a tiny little while, there's already another little fox in your arms!]

447 never expected that after working so hard in the system space and finally digging up something interesting to share with Shi Mo...

But the moment he came out, he saw Shi Mo and Yun Shiqi cuddling a little fox, both sleeping so soundly!

Anyone would've thought they were some happy little family of three!

The more 447 thought about it, the angrier he got. Looking at the fluffy fox ears in front of him, he couldn't resist reaching out and giving them a good, hard rub.

Hmm? That feels nice. One more rub.

Shi Mo: "Alright, Xiao Qi, if you keep rubbing, his ears are going to go bald."