SWNOVELXO chapter 69
69. Petting the Little Fox
“Ah? Young Master, is that okay?”
Hearing that she was to embrace Lin Nuo and nap together, Li Ruoruo became excited, yet she found it hard to believe.
“Would I lie to you?”
“Of course not, so, now?”
“Yes.”
“Ah, okay~”
Li Ruoruo quickly lay on her side, her heart pounding. Suddenly, she was to nap with Lin Nuo, which was sure to make her nervous. She also worried that Lin Nuo might dislike her fur, given her white fox lineage, with two large ears and dense silver-white hair. She feared that hugging him might cause an allergic reaction.
Lin Nuo lay down calmly, one arm embracing Li Ruoruo and the other pulling the blanket over them.
Li Ruoruo also instinctively hugged Lin Nuo, as the young master had requested, not out of her own impropriety.
She noticed that Lin Nuo didn’t sneeze or show any signs of rejection. It seemed she had worried over nothing. The young master was approachable and wouldn’t mind her, she was just being overly suspicious.
Li Ruoruo, your thoughts are not kind. The young master is so good, and yet you doubt him. You’ll have to reflect on this later~
Sharing a blanket with the young master is so warm~ His robust chest is so sturdy~ How wonderful it would be if it could always be like this~
Warming the young master’s bed, sleeping together, dreaming sweet dreams every day~
At that thought, she giggled.
“What are you laughing at?”
“I’m just happy that the young master doesn’t mind napping with me~ I laughed without realizing it~”
Li Ruoruo’s laughter was pure, like that of a young girl with an innocent mind. Each giggle was genuine, unlike adults who sometimes smile with hidden malice or deceit. Sometimes he envied Li Ruoruo’s simplicity, not having to consider the dangers and deceits of the world.
After encountering a series of troublesome events outside, Lin Nuo was in a foul mood. Looking at Li Ruoruo’s furry ears, he felt an urge to stroke them, like petting a fluffy white kitten.
He remembered he once had a white kitten, which would cheer him up when he was feeling down.
But that was in the past. Now, as a villain destined to destroy the world, how could he indulge in such behavior?
“Young master, I don’t know if I’m being overly sensitive, but you seem unhappy since you’ve returned. Is it because you can’t find the princess?”
Li Ruoruo looked up with her sparkling, innocent eyes.
“Don’t worry about it.”
Lin Nuo hadn’t thought about finding the princess at all, and he certainly wasn’t upset about not finding her. His unhappiness stemmed from his pity for the contraband goods that were ruined, and the perilous journey back had been a real pain.
Of course, he couldn’t share this with Li Ruoruo, as it was both shameful and embarrassing.
“Hmm… I just want the young master to be happier, but I don’t know how…”
“Don’t think too much, just sleep well.”
Lin Nuo instinctively placed his hand on Li Ruoruo’s head, soothing her to sleep like a little sister.
This unintentional gesture awakened something within him.
The silver-white furred little fox, with its fluffy ears, was so pleasant to touch, irresistibly so. He kept stroking, and his mood improved.
Even a villain needs a break now and then. For this moment, it was okay to indulge. The white-furred little fox was indeed a balm for the soul.
Li Ruoruo, like a pet being patted by her owner, found it quite fitting. Moreover, she noticed that Lin Nuo’s expression had brightened.
As long as the young master was happy, that was all that mattered. And being patted on the head by the young master felt so comfortable~
Li Ruoruo tried to act naturally, at least showing that she enjoyed being patted on the head, like a kitten that gets more affection from its owner when it seems clingy.
Of course, the young master was rather aloof, and she couldn’t appear too clingy or he might dislike it. Just being natural was best~
Caressed just right, she began to feel drowsy.
“How long does the young master usually nap?”
“About half an hour.”
“Oh, and how long will we be in the cold?”
“Also about half an hour.”
“Oh, young master, I might sleep quite heavily and not wake up. Please forgive me.”
“No worries, I’ll wake naturally. Then I can wake you up, sleep peacefully.”
“Alright~”
With that, Li Ruoruo revealed a sweet smile and nestled into Lin Nuo’s arms, falling asleep contentedly.
She’s sure to have a sweet dream~
Li Ruoruo fell asleep quickly, and Lin Nuo, having petted the little fox to his satisfaction, felt content. Since Li Ruoruo was a white fox, even if her body was cold, her temperature was higher than that of ordinary people, warming up the bed in no time.
He too felt tired, drowsy.
After a sleep, he would be able to take her energy.
Then he closed his eyes.
More than two hours later.
Lin Nuo woke up, slowly opening his eyes, feeling utterly drained.
What’s going on? It’s as if my body’s been hollowed out.
Right, where’s the little fox?
He found that Li Ruoruo was no longer in his arms.
Where did she go?
“Young master, you’re awake. I saw you were sleeping deeply and didn’t dare disturb you. I’ve prepared a meal for you, I’ll bring it over now~”
“Cooking? Didn’t we just eat at noon?”
“Well, it’s like this~ But now it’s already evening,” Li Ruoruo said with a light laugh.
Evening?
Damn, I slept all afternoon? Impossible, my villainous routine is excellent, I should wake naturally in half an hour.
Unless I’m especially tired.
It seems I am indeed very tired, even though I haven’t practiced any martial arts.
Could it be?