SDIWD - Chapter 85
Chapter 85
To this day, the life Hua Mu missed the most was still the time before she turned six, on her father's fiefdom. The countryside of Fengzhou was far from the hustle and bustle of the city, with fertile land, rolling fields of lavender, and a vintage-style manor.
Behind the manor was a small, tranquil, azure lake where she often went fishing with her father. When the weather was hot, the maids would dress her in a cute and elegant swimsuit to play in the shallows by the lake. On the opposite shore was a waterfall. On normal days, only a trickle of water would flow, but after a heavy rain, the volume of mountain water would increase dramatically.
The waterfall had a spout, which, through years of erosion, had formed an upward curve. Whenever the water level rose, the gushing stream would create a beautiful arc in the air. The white spray would transform into a seven-colored rainbow under the sunlight before crashing into the deep lake with a tremendous roar.
She would often stare at that rainbow in a daze, letting her mind go blank to the sound of the waterfall. She was mischievous and playful as a child, and this was a rare moment of tranquility.
Even now, Hua Mu remembered that the deafening sound of the waterfall only made the surroundings seem quieter.
After so many years, she had found that feeling of watching a waterfall again. The sound of water and a completely blank mind were truly immersive. If she stretched it a bit, perhaps the stars she was seeing could be compared to a rainbow... If only there were a real waterfall right now.
Hua Mu buried her face in her hands, sobbing silently in shame from a mortifying posture she had never experienced before.
Just let her die. To lose... lose... composure in front of the person she liked, to be in this state in front of her new lover—her life was over!
Bai Zhen had been ordered to close her eyes, but she still had her keen sense of hearing. Moreover, Hua Mu was entirely in her arms, and the other's no-longer-tense body told her how things had progressed.
"Miss, you..."
But Hua Mu remained silent, so she wasn't sure if she should carry her back or not.
"Don't talk to me!"
Hua Mu's voice, clearly tinged with tears, made Bai Zhen realize something. She quietly held her, maintaining their original position.
Even if she couldn't experience it herself, she understood some of Hua Mu's feelings.
As a lady from a prestigious family, the Miss probably couldn't accept herself like this. Although they had a similar experience in the elevator back then, she was still young, and the Miss had no memory of it.
Bai Zhen wanted to say something to comfort her but didn't know how to begin.
Hua Mu calmed down for a moment—though she couldn't really calm down at all. But she couldn't stay in this position forever, adding to the shame.
Bai Zhen felt Hua Mu move and asked excitedly, "Miss, are you done?"
Hua Mu hastily cleaned herself up and grunted an "Mm" with her eyes closed.
"Can I open my eyes now? I'll help you put... them back on."
Ah, yes. In her haste, her underwear had been practically yanked off and was now hanging precariously from her right leg, looking quite dangerous.
"I'll do it myself... You-you're not allowed to look."
Her leg hurt a lot, and letting Bai Zhen help would undoubtedly be easier. But Hua Mu really didn't want to show such an unsightly state in front of the person she liked—even though she had already been thoroughly unsightly.
The Sentinel pursed her lips and said nothing. Hua Mu took a deep breath and sat up, trying to pull her underwear back on.
It was just too painful. Her body even began to tremble uncontrollably.
Bai Zhen could feel Hua Mu's trembling thigh. She sighed, finally deciding not to let her be so stubborn.
"Whoa, wh-what are you doing! Bai Zhen, you bastard!"
The Sentinel's brows furrowed as she looked down at her with a serious expression.
"Miss, I know you're shy, but this is not something to be ashamed of. You're injured, and I not only have an obligation to help you, but also a responsibility to take care of you."
Bai Zhen rarely showed such a forceful side, which left Hua Mu too shocked to react for a moment.
So cool, this assertive side of her.
Bai Zhen carried Hua Mu back to the fire and carefully set her down, then, without looking, helped her put her underwear back on.
Hua Mu was already blushing furiously, her heart pounding like a frightened deer.
"Does it hurt a lot?" Bai Zhen asked with concern, seeing her flushed face and silence. "Did I touch your calf just now?"
Hua Mu shook her head, biting her lip as if she found it hard to speak.
"Are you tired then? I'll boil some more water. You can go to sleep first, I'll help you wash up."
Hua Mu really couldn't be as calm as she was—after all, she was the one who had made a fool of herself!
"You take that, that thing outside... No, I'll take it myself!"
The wind outside was still strong, so Bai Zhen had used one of the containers for Hua Mu to relieve herself inside the cave.
"I'll do it."
Bai Zhen stopped her, an indescribable expression on her face.
"Wh-what is it?"
The corners of Hua Mu's eyes were red, feeling utterly wronged.
"Miss, before I became your guard, I went on many missions. You know that, right?"
Hua Mu knew that she and the Sentinel were often on different wavelengths, but suddenly bringing up the past at a time like this was just too strange, wasn't it?
Even if they needed to get to know each other better after confirming their feelings, this wasn't the time for it, was it?
"I know..."
She was feeling miserable right now!
"During missions, we encounter many unpredictable situations, so for us, shame is the most unnecessary thing. To survive, to complete the mission, we might have to lie in wait for three days and three nights without food or water, relieve ourselves on the spot, or even drink urine. In those moments, there's simply no room to consider such things..."
Hua Mu was shocked!
It wasn't that she hadn't imagined what Bai Zhen's missions were like, but those images were mostly of the Sentinel's clean, sharp, and heroic figure. Especially the times Bai Zhen had saved her from peril, her power made her seem omnipotent.
But many missions couldn't be solved with just a few "bangs," and Bai Zhen faced high-risk missions where a single misstep could cost her her life.
Hua Mu had only heard her speak vaguely about it before, but she never knew the specific circumstances were so... brutal.
"So," Bai Zhen held Hua Mu's hand, her gaze gentle yet profound, "please cast aside your shame, Miss. It won't diminish your image in any way. Your nobility of character far surpasses all of this. I want you to know that I am willing to do anything for you, as long as it is your wish."
Hua Mu was deeply moved... like hell she was! Setting aside how noble her character was, no amount of nobility could cover up the shame of something like this! No matter how much the Sentinel tried to make it sound reasonable, no matter how high-minded or logical she was, it couldn't hide how perverted the phrase "please cast aside your shame" sounded.
All she knew was that no one besides a small child would relieve... ahem! in that position.
And why, of all times, did she have to mention drinking urine? Couldn't she just not let her know? Some things, even if for survival, shouldn't be done. Whether it was drinking it or having it drunk, she would rather die.
Hua Mu raised a hand to stop the Sentinel's speech. "I understand... Now, please take that container outside—and hold your breath. You must make the toilet seat tonight, and you are never to discuss this topic with me again—I mean this topic, not that you can't tell me about your past."
The Miss was clearly not convinced. The Sentinel felt a little disappointed.
"Okay... I guess."
Okay, I guess?
This person actually dared to say "okay, I guess" to her now? That was some huge progress!
Hua Mu was too tired to speak.
"...You don't need to help me wash. I'll wash myself when I get up tomorrow. I'm going to sleep."
She understood that their situation was difficult, but lovers who had just gotten together actually needed an appropriate amount of distance. To progress so "deeply" all at once, where was the romance in that?
She didn't want it!
Hua Mu was truly tired, both exhausted and in pain. Perhaps the pain had made it difficult to sleep before, but now, she felt she could fall asleep the moment she lay down, even if the bed wasn't very comfortable.
Bai Zhen didn't try to persuade her further. She took out everything she could use to create a more comfortable sleeping environment for Hua Mu—including herself.
In the end, the Miss did not get up the next day to clean herself. In the early hours of the morning, she started running a fever. It was normal for inflammation from a fracture to cause a fever, but Hua Mu had probably also caught a cold after being frightened, windswept, and rained on. Her temperature was abnormally high.
Bai Zhen was startled awake when she felt the heat from the person in her arms.
"Miss? Miss?"
Hua Mu seemed to have lost consciousness, merely murmuring deliriously.
"Mmm... so hot..."
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Bai Zhen immediately got up to prepare lukewarm water to cool her down. Her body's immune system was fighting hard; the only thing she could do was make the Miss a little more comfortable.
But Hua Mu's temperature continued to rise, reaching a dangerous level. Although the possibility of an adult contracting meningitis was low, given Hua Mu's weakened state, Bai Zhen had to consider it.
Moreover, even if it was just a simple malignant high fever, if it persisted above forty degrees Celsius for thirty minutes, it could still damage the protein structure of brain cells, causing brain cell damage or death.
Simple physical cooling methods were clearly no longer effective. Bai Zhen had to consider giving Hua Mu medication. The two most effective drugs she had on hand were an antiviral injection and a multi-purpose antipyretic suppository. There was only enough for a single dose of each, so she had to choose carefully.
If necessary, she wouldn't hesitate to use both at the same time.
"Mmm... Auntie..."
Hua Mu had complicated feelings about being sick. She didn't like the feeling of being ill, but because she always received attention and care from her father and aunt whenever she was sick, she sometimes wished she would fall ill.
If only she could be sick without feeling unwell.
But now, not only was she sick, but her aunt and father weren't by her side.
There was only Bai Zhen, only that foolish, perverted Sentinel who told her to cast aside her shame.
"Bai Zhen..."
She wouldn't do it. How could a lady not know shame?
Wait, who was prying her legs apart? She already said no. How could a well-bred young lady spread her legs so casually? That bastard Bai Zhen.
Hua Mu was feverish and muddled, her thoughts chaotic, but her body could still feel.
No, no, no, what was that thing? Why was it being put... put in that kind of place!!!
Comments
Post a Comment