Creak!
Hu Tao’s annoyance intensified as the bedroom door creaked open again.
"Didn't I tell you to take it away!"
Hu Tao assumed it was the old butler returning.
Cough, cough!
Feng Yi’s forehead creased as he knocked and coughed twice.
As he entered Hu Tao’s bedroom, he saw the mischievous girl kicking off her blankets, revealing a pair of fair and smooth thighs.
Upon seeing Feng Yi, a flash of panic mixed with unconcealed joy crossed Hu Tao's eyes.
Realizing her playful gesture, Hu Tao quickly reached to pull the blanket back.
"It's not like I haven't seen them before."
Feng Yi mumbled softly as he watched Hu Tao tuck her slender legs back under the covers.
Who knew Hu Tao had such sharp hearing, catching every word!
Thinking of the scene in the cave a few days ago, Hu Tao’s cheeks involuntarily flushed red.
"You really are a busy person! I never see you around. Huh? What’s that nice smell? Come clean, have you been with another girl?"
Hu Tao sat on the bed, hands on her hips, staring suspiciously at Feng Yi with a hint of grievance in her eyes.
Feng Yi: "Such strong jealousy! This is bad!"
After carrying Ganyu back to the Moonlit Pavilion, he'd forgotten to deal with the scent clinging to him. What a misstep!
How could Feng Yi have imagined Hu Tao's nose was so sensitive?
To mask the scent, Feng Yi placed the bowl of medicinal liquid between them.
The steaming, bitter aroma of the medicine instantly overpowered the faint fragrance on Feng Yi.
Seeing this, Hu Tao instinctively leaned back, her small brows furrowed, which was quite cute.
"When would I have time to see other girls? I've been busy all day, working hard to earn money, how else would I live?"
Feng Yi couldn't help but sigh deeply, thinking of his own exorbitant appetite.
"You don't have to work."
Seeing Feng Yi's genuine dejection, Hu Tao's hardened heart began to soften.
"If I don't work, will you support me?"
Feng Yi gave a wry smile, speechless.
"Wangsheng Funeral Parlor can afford to support me!"
Hu Tao blinked her plum blossom eyes, her gaze full of seriousness.
"Are you telling me what to do? As a man of integrity, how can I let a woman support me?!"
Feng Yi frowned, his displeasure evident.
It wasn't that he looked down on Hu Tao. If he ate to his heart's content, he could bankrupt the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor!
To the point where they couldn't even afford coffins!
It would be more like Ningguang, that leggy older sister, she’s a super rich woman!
"Don't be angry, okay? I know I was wrong!"
Hu Tao hadn't expected Feng Yi to react so strongly. She thought she had touched his bottom line and insulted his dignity, so she immediately apologized.
"Don't mention it again! Drink this medicine while it's hot!"
Feng Yi commanded with a stern face. He actually had a delicate stomach, and the doctor had advised him to rely on others for support!
But the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor couldn't support him yet.
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Life is hard, Feng Yi sighed!
"Can I not drink it? This medicine is too bitter!"
Hu Tao tugged at Feng Yi's arm, speaking pitifully, attempting to get her way with a pout.
Feng Yi: "Too naive!"
This was an expensive medicinal ingredient worth two million Mora, how could she refuse to drink it?
Feng Yi had to meticulously plan his breakfast every morning. To waste two million Mora like this would be the death of him!
Let alone bitter, even if it were foul-smelling, he wouldn't want to waste it!
"Alas, I work outside all day and haven't earned much Mora. The thought of wasting this two million Mora worth of medicine keeps me awake at night."
Feng Yi deserved an Oscar for his performance. His frugal expression immediately touched Hu Tao’s heart.
"I'll drink it! I'll drink it, okay!"
Hu Tao wiped away the tears Feng Yi had painstakingly conjured and quickly agreed.
Although forcing her wouldn't be impossible, he couldn't always resort to force, could he?
It was more effective to persuade her with reason and emotion, achieving a permanent solution!
Hu Tao picked up the bowl and took a small sip, then made a face of extreme suffering.
"Ugh, it's so bitter!"
Seeing Hu Tao’s features contorted, Feng Yi wondered, "Is it really that bitter?"
Disbelieving, Feng Yi picked up the bowl and took a large gulp.
"Waaaaah..."
This bitterness, as if touching his soul and assaulting his taste buds, made Feng Yi want to spit it out. But then he thought of the two million Mora.
"This is two million Mora!"
Feng Yi stubbornly held it back, his features twisted in extreme pain, much to Hu Tao's amusement.
"You little wretch, gloating!"
Feng Yi scowled. This mouthful of medicine absolutely couldn't be wasted!
"I've got it!"
Feng Yi suddenly pinched Hu Tao's cheek. Ignoring her struggles, he transferred the liquid in his mouth to Hu Tao's.
To prevent Hu Tao from spitting it out and wasting it, Feng Yi's lips remained sealed.
"Mmph..."
Hu Tao's eyes widened in shock. She hadn't expected her laughter to lead to this!
As the medicine slid down her throat, Hu Tao's eyes grew hazy.
"Mission accomplished," Feng Yi released Hu Tao, who was breathing rapidly.
"He... he actually used his tongue!"
Hu Tao dared not meet Feng Yi's gaze for a moment.
"Did I?"
Feng Yi licked his lips, savoring the taste. It seemed that might have been the case!
Hu Tao: "I want you to feed me again!"
Feng Yi: "???"
After a bitter struggle, the entire bowl of medicine was finally consumed!
Who could understand the hardships Feng Yi endured?
"Rest well, and don't wait for your blankets anymore!"
Feng Yi tucked Hu Tao in, whispering gently. The previous struggle had utterly exhausted her.
"Oh, right! I found this Vision in your backpack and never had a chance to tell you. Feel its magic, perhaps your injuries will heal faster."
Feng Yi placed the Vision by Hu Tao's pillow, returning it to its rightful owner.
However, after Feng Yi turned and left, Hu Tao, who had been pretending to sleep, suddenly opened her bright eyes. She looked at the radiant crystal by her pillow, her eyes filled with determination.
She'd rather die than drink medicine again! If this Vision could help her quickly recover her soul, that would be wonderful.
Although Feng Yi's "imported medicine" was quite good, it was unbearably bitter!
Exquisitely bitter!
Besides, who said "imported" could only be medicine?
Leaving Hu Tao's room, Feng Yi immediately began to rinse his mouth frantically. This stuff was more bitter than bile.
Even though Hu Tao was the primary recipient, a small amount of residual medicine had passed through his mouth, numbing his tongue.
"It's time for caramel milk tea!"
Feng Yi thought to himself.
Feng Yi absolutely refused to admit that this was merely to satisfy his cravings.
As a rational and hardworking young man, his career should be his top priority!
And this caramel milk tea was directly related to Feng Yi's first pot of gold in Liyue!
However, he would need to have a good chat with Xiangling tomorrow to discuss the specifics.