The Desperate Miner and the Big Mouth Who Couldn't Keep a Secret

"Young Master... Young Master..."

Bang, bang, bang!

A sudden knock came at the door.

Xiao Wu's bright, lively voice rang out from outside:

"Xiao Yi Xian! I came to hang out! Why's your door locked in broad daylight?"

Under the covers, Xiao Yi Xian flinched at the sudden racket.

"Ahh!!"

She yanked the covers over her head, her cheeks still flushed.

Her muffled voice came from beneath the blanket.

"Xiao Wu, I'm not feeling well today. Go play without me."

Outside, Xiao Wu scratched her head.

Not feeling well?

Then she should see Lingling!

Xiao Yi Xian was too kind. Even when she was sick, she didn't want to bother anyone.

But she couldn't just leave it at that.

Without another thought, Xiao Wu turned and hurried toward Ye Lingling's room.

Knock, knock, knock!

A crisp knock sounded.

"Lingling! Are you there?"

Inside, Ye Lingling was sitting cross-legged, deep in cultivation. At the sound, she slowly opened her eyes.

She rose and opened the door to find Xiao Wu standing outside, looking anxious.

"What's wrong, Xiao Wu?"

"Lingling, come check on Xiao Yi Xian!"

Xiao Wu hurried forward, her words tumbling out.

"I went to hang out with her, but she had her door locked in the middle of the day and said she wasn't feeling well!"

"Let's go see her."

By then, Xiao Yi Xian had finally calmed her racing heart.

After a moment, she got back into it, gradually finding her rhythm again.

Bang, bang, bang!!

Xiao Wu's voice rang out once more:

"Xiao Yi Xian! I brought Lingling! Let her check you over!"

"..."

Click—

Sunlight spilled through the opening door and fell across Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks, making her lingering blush all the more obvious.

Xiao Wu leaned in for a closer look, her face full