"Sorry, Gege..."
Ye Ruan carefully wiped away the bloody water.
"Bear with it. Those metal sheets were dirty, and some dusty metal shavings haven't been washed out."
The little bunny softened his voice considerably, speaking to the Big Gray Wolf in a coaxing tone for the first time.
Little did he know that, as he lowered his head, the big bad wolf was silently grinning with wild delight.
After enjoying himself for a while, Gu Cheng feigned weakness.
"Your husband can take it. Go ahead."
"Gu Cheng... you're getting more shameless by the day."
Just hearing that tone, Ye Ruan knew he was putting on another act for him.
Once he had bandaged the wound, Ye Ruan straddled his lap.
He looped his slender, pale arms around Gu Cheng's neck.
"Does it still hurt?"
Ye Ruan's breath brushed Gu Cheng's cheek, carrying the fresh, sweet scent of strawberry candy.
Gu Cheng's heart sped up. His Adam's apple bobbed twice, and he turned his face, wanting to kiss those soft, pink lips.
Ye Ruan deliberately leaned away. They were alone now, and Gu Cheng's forceful, domineering presence made the little bunny's cheeks and ears turn red despite himself.
"A couple of kisses, and it won't hurt anymore."
Ye Ruan pinched his lips shut and whispered:
"Let's not. It's a sensitive time for me lately. I still don't feel very comfortable after taking the medicine. I'm irritable and want to bite someone."
Gu Cheng stroked the little bunny's back.
"Got your fur all ruffled? Let me smooth it down for you."
He stole a kiss from the bunny's lips.
Then Gu Cheng added, "What are you afraid of? Stop eating that candy. It's still medicine, after all. Besides... aren't I right here?"
Ye Ruan didn't dare say anything.
What could he say?