Little Doctor Fairy opened her eyes the next morning.
She pushed herself up on the bed, her head still a little heavy. Rubbing her temples, she looked up at Li Chen by the table. "Thank you."
"Is that all?"
"What else do you want, my hand in marriage?" Little Doctor Fairy glanced at him, the corners of her lips curving slightly.
"I wouldn't say no."
Little Doctor Fairy gave a soft snort and turned her face away. "In your dreams."
She got out of bed and walked toward the table. A soft knock came from the door.
"Come in."
Qing Lin poked half her head through the doorway, holding a wooden basin. She first spotted Little Doctor Fairy sitting beside the bed, then turned toward Li Chen at the table. Her gaze flicked between them before she tiptoed inside.
She set the hot water on a low stand, stepped back, and said quietly, "The water's ready."
Little Doctor Fairy stood and waved Qing Lin off, but Li Chen got up and went straight to the stand to wash briefly, then had Little Doctor Fairy wash as well.
Qing Lin stood to one side, waiting until both had finished getting ready before stepping forward to carry the basin away.
Once she was out the door, Little Doctor Fairy looked at Li Chen. "Why are you making her do these things?"
Li Chen shook his head. "She did it on her own. I didn't tell her to. With her personality, if you keep refusing, it'll only make her feel useless, and then she'll remain trapped in the fear of being abandoned."
Little Doctor Fairy said nothing more after hearing that.
After a simple breakfast, the three set off straight for the Tagor Desert. He did not really need to eat, but Little