You Really Spoil Him

"Na'er ~ Hehe~"

Yun Jingheng leaned closer, his smile exceptionally bright.

Gu Yuena, who was leaning against the window flipping through a book on Soul Spirit, didn't even look up when she heard this, only replying, "What's wrong? Want to have a dragon baby with me?"

"Cough cough cough--" Yun Jingheng almost choked to death.

He coughed several times before catching his breath. "No. It's something else."

He pulled up a chair, straddled it backwards, and rested his chin on the back of the chair to look at her.

Gu Yuena didn't look up, turning the page as if she had seen through his act long ago.

She said, "Get to the point. Don't laugh like that. Every time you laugh like that, I feel like you're up to something."

Yun Jingheng rubbed his hands together. "No way. I'm very honest."

Gu Yuena finally raised her eyes.

Those clear, serene purple eyes fell upon his face.

Yun Jingheng felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, turned his face away, and coughed again. "I just wanted to ask... could you open the Ten Thousand Beast Platform for me?"

Gu Yuena paused her hand as she turned the pages of the book, as if she were recalling something.

She said, "It's possible. But the inside of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform is not like the outside. There are some places inside that even I have to give way to. What would you do if you went in?"

Yun Jingheng smiled and said, "I'd like to see someone."

Gu Yuena raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

Yun Jingheng said, "Titan Giant Ape."

Gu Yuena didn't speak immediately.

She slowly closed the book, placed it on her lap, and looked at Yun Jingheng, trying to discern the weight behind his words in his eyes.

After a few moments, she said, "You're looking for the Titan Giant Ape? For the Yuanen Family's Martial Soul?"

Yun Jingheng nodded. "Their Titan Martial Soul is rooted in Er Ming's lineage. We might need to involve it in the Fallen Angel matter. Although I can protect Yuan En's soul just as well, it's worth a try to secure some benefits for her."

Gu Yuena gave a soft "hmm".

She had known all along that Yun Jingheng would eventually connect the two things.

She said, "The Ten Thousand Beast Platform isn't so easy to get into."

Yun Jingheng immediately lifted his chin from the back of the chair, his eyes sparkling as he looked at her. "That's why I came to ask you for help~"

Gu Yuena chuckled very softly at his tone.

She stuck a finger on his forehead and pushed him back. "Don't give me that."

Yun Jingheng didn't dodge, his smile becoming even more roguish, "Gu Yue ~ Nana ~ Good Na'er ~"

Gu Yuena suppressed a laugh and turned her face away, "Calling anyone won't make a difference."

She paused, then added, "Hmph~ Three days. I'll have someone stabilize the outermost entrance to the Ten Thousand Beast Platform. You'd better prepare yourself; Er Ming is not someone to be trifled with. If you film it like you did Yuanen Zhentian today, don't blame me for not taking action."

Yun Jingheng quickly waved his hand. "How could I dare? I'm going to ask for advice, not to fight."

"Dare not? You dare to steal even the Abyssal Sage King's Super Divine Artifact, are you afraid of a mere priest?"

"Hehe~ Na'er ~"

"Okay, okay." Gu Yuena had no choice but to agree.

Ye Xinglan walked over, patted him on the shoulder, and said to Gu Yuena, "Just spoil him."

Gu Yuena looked at her with a smile, "You spoil him quite a bit too, don't you? Every morning when you urge him to get up, he rubs his head against you to stay in bed, and you just hold him and don't move."

Ye Xinglan's face flushed; Gu Yuena's words had hit the nail on the head.

She looked away, pretending to tidy up the teacups on the table.

Yun Jingheng sat beside him, listening clearly, but didn't interrupt. He simply rested his chin on the back of his chair and smiled like a cat that had just stolen some cream.

Ye Xinglan didn't look at him, only saying, "Don't be so smug. If you rub your head against me again tomorrow morning, I'll kick you off the bed."

Yun Jingheng drawled, "Xing Lan ~"

Ye Xinglan did not respond.

Gu Yuena propped her chin on her hand, glancing at them with an air of amusement. "See? I told you, it's all your fault for spoiling him. Half of his temper is due to your upbringing."

Ye Xinglan snorted softly, "The other half is you."

Gu Yuena laughed, "So nobody can blame themselves. It was their own choice."

Yun Jingheng whispered, "Could you please not pretend I'm not here?"

Both women looked at him at the same time.

He immediately looked away, Ye Xinglan pushed the tea towards him. "Drink."

Yun Jingheng obediently picked it up.

Gu Yuena added, "Let Yuan En go to the Ten Thousand Beast Platform this time too. Er Ming needs to see her Fallen Angel Martial Soul and Titan Bloodline in person."

Yun Jingheng nodded. "That's what I think too. But she just finished crying, so she needs to rest for a couple of days first."

Ye Xinglan said, "I'll talk to her. She won't refuse."

"OK."

Three days later, at dawn, the first rays of sunlight began to stream through the window.

Yun Jingheng was still lounging in the soft blankets.

Ye Xinglan was on his left, and Gu Yuena was on his right.

The three people were squeezed onto one bed in a very improper position.

Ye Xinglan woke up first.

She looked up and saw that it was already bright outside, so she gently nudged Yun Jingheng's shoulder. "Jing Heng, get up."

Yun Jingheng didn't even open his eyes, only letting out a soft "hmm." Instead of getting up, he buried his face in Ye Xinglan's neck, nuzzling her a couple more times, and mumbled, "No... sleep a little longer."

Ye Xinglan felt itchy from his hair rubbing against her ears, and her ears felt hot.

She didn't push him away anymore, but instead placed her hand on the back of his head and gently rubbed it, as if coaxing and indulging him at the same time.

Gu Yuena also woke up.

She didn't move, only half-opening her eyes to watch Yun Jingheng nestled in Ye Xinglan's arms.

A few seconds later, she reached out and touched the back of Yun Jingheng's neck, her voice still a little sleepy. "Get up. Aren't we going to the Ten Thousand Beast Platform today? If you don't get up, they'll be getting impatient."

Yun Jingheng seemed not to hear him and snuggled even closer into Ye Xinglan's arms.

But the next moment, he seemed to suddenly smell a cooler and softer scent from Gu Yuena's side, and he slowly turned around.

Ye Xinglan burst out laughing.

Before Gu Yuena could react, Yun Jingheng had already buried his face in her arms.

His cheek pressed against her collarbone, then rubbed against her very lightly. Gu Yuena was taken aback. This guy really knew how to pick a spot.

She looked down and saw that Yun Jingheng's face was half buried in her arms, his eyes still closed, sleeping even more soundly.

Ye Xinglan laughed so hard her shoulders shook, then snuggled up to hug Yun Jingheng: "See? He's blaming you too."

Gu Yuena's ears turned red, but she forced herself to pat his face. "Jing Heng, are you three years old?"

He grunted and then shrugged, as if to say: Three years old, don't get up.

The two women exchanged a glance.

Finally, Ye Xinglan resigned herself to her fate and lay back down, pulling the blanket up a little higher.

Gu Yuena sighed and didn't urge her any further.

After a long while, Yun Jingheng was the first to get up and go find his father.

As soon as Ye Xinglan stepped out of the room, she saw Ya Li standing on the veranda.

She was watering several newly transplanted green plants, her movements unhurried and deliberate.

But Ye Xinglan knew that no one ever "just happened to pass by" Yun Jingheng's room in the morning.

When Ya Li heard her come out, she didn't rush to turn around, but simply said, "You're up? Did you sleep well last night?"

Ye Xinglan replied, "It's alright."

She subconsciously straightened her clothes, then glanced in the direction Yun Jingheng had left, seemingly hesitating whether to chase after him.

Ya Li had already put down the kettle, turned around, and smiled warmly, "Going to the Ten Thousand Beast Platform today? Are all of you children going?"

Ye Xinglan nodded. "Go ahead. Wulin and Yuan En should be waiting already."

Ya Li said "Oh," took two steps closer to her, and then, as if remembering something, asked, "Xing Lan, when are your parents coming to Shrek?"

Ye Xinglan was taken aback; she hadn't expected Ya Li to suddenly ask this.

She said, "They're used to living in Tiandou now, and they say they'll move here when things are more stable in the outer city."

Ya Li nodded, her smile growing even gentler, "That's good. Once they arrive, our two families can visit each other more often. Jing Heng hasn't had much interaction with elders since he was little. Now that you're engaged, it's time to bring all your elders together for a lively and joyful occasion."

She said "It's settled" in a very natural tone.

Ye Xinglan's ears burned, but she didn't reply.

Ya Li took another step forward, lowered her voice, and spoke as if it were a very serious family matter, "Xing Lan, I'm not pressuring you, but Jing Heng has been free lately, so shouldn't... we have a little one? Of course, I'm not in a rush, and I'm not against Gu Yue either, but I'm just thinking that Shrek is so big, someone has to take over."

"You young people are busy, but once the baby is born, we old folks can help take care of it."

Ye Xinglan's entire face turned bright red.

She opened her mouth, but after a long pause, she managed to squeeze out, "Auntie, we... it's still early."

Ya Li exclaimed "Oh dear!" and patted her hand. "What do you mean 'early'? Jing Heng's account has been banned, and you two are always so clingy."

Ye Xinglan was speechless. She was rooted to the spot, not even knowing where to put her hands.

Just then, Gu Yuena turned back from the archway.

When she saw Ya Li and Ye Xinglan standing together, and then saw Ye Xinglan's flushed face, she immediately understood.

Gu Yuena didn't go forward, but only said from a distance, "Good morning, Auntie. Xing Lan, it's time to go."

Ye Xinglan felt relieved and quickly said to Ya Li, "Auntie, we're leaving now."

After saying that, he quickly ran towards Gu Yuena.

Ya Li didn't stop her, only smiling from behind, "Go ahead, be careful on the road, we'll talk when you get back."