Shen Xi didn't expose him, knowing full well he was doing it on purpose.
After all, he was the one lying in bed as a patient.
All she wanted now was to go along with his wishes, for his leg injury to heal quickly so he could return to the country sooner.
There were many matters waiting for her to handle back home.
"Okay," Shen Xi replied, and quickly brought over another basin of water.
Just like the first time, she helped him with his back, and he cleaned himself in other areas.
Everything went smoothly. Qin Si Ye didn't make any excessive demands or say anything embarrassing.
Shen Xi felt relieved and let out a long sigh.
She carried the basin into the washroom, washed up herself, and then returned. Approaching him, she asked in a low voice, "Do you need anything else?"
The next moment, the man suddenly reached out and pulled her towards him, "I need you."
At some point, he had cleared half of the bed. With that pull, Shen Xi fell completely onto the bed.
Immediately, Qin Si Ye's strong arms firmly enclosed her.
Terrified, Shen Xi's face turned pale. Her legs reflexively kicked out wildly, "Qin Si Ye, let me go."
Suddenly, the man let out a muffled groan of pain.
Her heart tightened, and Shen Xi stopped struggling, asking worriedly, "What's wrong?"
Qin Si Ye's voice was low, a gust of warm breath tickling her ear, "You just touched my injured spot."
"Ah? You knew your leg was injured, yet you made such a forceful movement. Hurry and let me up." Shen Xi, alarmed, tried to sit up, but the man behind her still held her tightly.
"No. Xi Xi, I miss you so much. Don't go. Just don't move. I just want to sleep holding you like this to feel more at ease." The man's voice was almost pleading, his warm lips brushing against the back of her neck.
For some reason, he had a premonition that after being discharged, they would have few opportunities to be in the same room again, let alone have such intimate contact.
Unless he achieved his goal, they would not progress further.
However, that goal, which seemed within reach, was also incredibly far away.
Upon hearing this, Shen Xi's eyes widened in astonishment.
What? He still wanted to sleep holding her?
This man was truly insatiable. From the first night here, he had harbored this thought, and today, he had finally achieved his wish.
So, his previous calmness and cooperation were all to make her lower her guard, with the ultimate goal of fulfilling his own desires.
Thinking of this, Shen Xi couldn't help but struggle a few more times.
But with every struggle, the man behind her would utter a sound of "Ouch."
Shen Xi was momentarily flustered and dared not move recklessly.
"Qin Si Ye, you know I can't sleep here. Ten minutes. After ten minutes, I have to leave."
"No. Ten minutes is too short. I haven't fallen asleep yet. Half an hour."
"Half an hour is too long. Fifteen minutes."
"Twenty-five minutes."
"Twenty minutes. This is the furthest I can compromise."
"Alright. Twenty minutes it is. Starting now, no one speaks. Sleep." Qin Si Ye made the final decision and was the first to close his eyes.
Initially, Shen Xi kept her eyes open, feeling vigilant. Later, she gradually fell asleep.
After an unknown amount of time, she woke up feeling sticky all over, her body drenched in sweat.
She slowly opened her eyes, only to realize that she had fallen asleep in a man's arms.
Moreover, the man was burning hot, and a certain part of him was...
"Qin Si Ye, let go of me. If you don't, I'll cancel all the thank-yous you've collected and will never speak to you again." Shen Xi panicked and nudged him with her foot.
"Ah? What's wrong?" The man behind her seemed to awaken as if from a dream, lifting his head to ask her.
Shen Xi, still with her back to him, found it difficult to move. "Didn't you hear what I said? Let go of me!"
"What time is it?" Qin Si Ye continued to ask.
At this question, both of them suddenly realized a problem. They had only agreed on a time, but hadn't set an alarm.
Shen Xi glanced towards the window and let out another cry, "Qin Si Ye, let go of me immediately! You big liar, it's almost dawn."
Feeling a pang of grievance, Qin Si Ye also looked outside and released his arm. "How can you blame me for this? We're both responsible."