I'll Accompany You on a Job

Erza began telling Mebis her story.

Mebis's large eyes curved as she propped her cheeks up with her tiny hands, lying on the sofa with her delicate little feet raised and swaying back and forth, listening with great interest.

Feng Ye returned to the study, put the book in his hand back on the shelf, then left the room. After casually greeting Mebis and Erza, he pushed open the door and walked into the courtyard.

Wendy obediently looked toward Feng Ye, then at Erza and Mebis. After hesitating briefly, she slipped on her slippers and walked in small steps to the entrance of the courtyard, looking prettily at Feng Ye with an adorable smile.

"What's got you so happy?"

Feng Ye casually picked up the watering can and watered the flowers, smiling at her.

Wendy's little face was still smiling as she said, "Nothing. I just feel really safe and happy whenever Brother Feng Ye is around."

"It's pretty stressful going out alone to take on jobs, isn't it?"

Feng Ye chuckled at her expression, walked over, and reached out to pat her little head.

Wendy nodded, twisting her fingers together as she said, "Yes. If I'm alone and don't do well, the job will fail. It doesn't feel as reassuring as being with everyone."

Feng Ye smiled. "But you still need to grow."

Hearing Feng Ye's words, Wendy seemed to think of something. A flush suddenly spread across her cheeks, and she did not dare lift her head for a moment. She just stood there with her head lowered, steam practically rising from it.

Unable to suppress his curiosity, Feng Ye took a look at what she was thinking, then could not help smiling and laughing.

*What... I don't really want to grow up, but my chest needs to