The Surrogate Bride of the Colonel He

C83 – Help Him Apply the Medicine

Upon hearing Xu Yangyi’s words, Hee Jingyan found himself taken aback, for no one had ever dared to speak with such audacity before.

“Becoming the leader of the Dragon Riding Team? It seems my wife has lofty aspirations!” Hee Jingyan couldn’t help but chuckle to himself.

“What do you mean? Do you doubt my abilities?” Xu Yangyi immediately furrowed his brow upon seeing the amusement in Hee Jingyan’s eyes.

“How could that be? With some dedicated practice, my wife will have no trouble defeating Rosen. He has a solid foundation. As long as I provide guidance, there won’t be many peers in our unit who can match him in half a year.”

“At least you’re sensible.” Hearing Hee Jingyan’s compliment, Xu Yangyi’s mood took an instant upswing. His lips even unconsciously curved into a charming smile.

Hee Jingyan couldn’t help but momentarily zone out. He gently touched Xu Yangyi’s face and showed affection, “Are you feeling fatigued?” His question carried a seriousness that was rare to witness. Xu Yangyi appeared captivated by Hee Jingyan’s tender expression, and his tone softened, “I’m fine, and I had a good time.”

It was unusual for Hee Jingyan to inquire so earnestly. Xu Yangyi seemed drawn in by Hee Jingyan’s affectionate demeanor, and his voice softened as he replied, “I’m fine, and I enjoyed it.”

“…Enjoyed?” Hee Jingyan couldn’t decide whether to laugh or cry. If the tank found out about this, he might consider self-destruction!

“Wife, let me apply some ointment to your ankle.” The thought struck Hee Jingyan, prompting him to rise and fetch the medical kit. Returning to the bedside, he continued, “I should take care of you.”

Xu Yangyi, lying on the bed, looked at him with curiosity but didn’t protest.

“What’s the matter?” Hee Jingyan couldn’t help but smile at Xu Yangyi’s endearing expression.

When Hee Jingyan posed this question, Xu Yangyi’s eyes twitched, and he responded casually, “It’s nothing.” He voluntarily extended his ankle onto Hee Jingyan’s thigh, reclining leisurely on the bed.

He no longer minded Hee Jingyan’s touch. Perhaps unbeknownst to Xu Yangyi himself, in just a few days, he had completely ceased to regard Hee Jingyan as an outsider and no longer held the same aversion as before.

Nonetheless, even when Hee Jingyan acted mischievously, he wouldn’t hesitate to give him a light reprimand.

Observing his swollen ankle, Hee Jingyan furrowed his brow. He gently pinched it and inquired, “Wife, does it hurt?”

Xu Yangyi’s lips visibly twitched, but he replied, “Not much.”

Hee Jingyan didn’t miss the smile tugging at the corners of Xu Yangyi’s mouth. He knew Xu Yangyi was in pain, but he opted to remain silent. Thus, he ceased touching Xu Yangyi’s ankle and began applying ointment instead.

“If your swelling hasn’t subsided by tomorrow, I’ll take you to see a military doctor,” Hee Jingyan mentioned suddenly after wrapping the gauze.

Nevertheless, Xu Yangyi didn’t seem overly concerned. “It’s not my first encounter with a sprain; it’ll surely be better when I wake up tomorrow!” he remarked. With that, he yawned, his eyes growing heavy, and his body gradually relaxed.

Initially, Hee Jingyan had wanted to caution him about underestimating the sprain’s severity, but upon glancing up, he found Xu Yangyi already asleep, his legs comfortably resting on Hee Jingyan’s thighs.

“Seems like he’s truly exhausted; he fell asleep so swiftly,” Hee Jingyan mused. He gently brushed Xu Yangyi’s forehead and leaned in for a kiss. He felt Xu Yangyi pinch his cheek playfully in his sleep, but at that moment, Xu Yangyi swatted away his restless hand and murmured, “Hee Jingyan… you rascal… Don’t touch me.” Without further words, he drifted back into slumber. He wondered if he had even fully awakened. It was as if his subconscious mind regarded Hee Jingyan as an interruption to his rest.

Hee Jingyan simply smiled, pinching his cheek once more before getting up and stowing away the first aid kit. He then headed toward the desk to resume his work.