Chapter 716 - 481: Yaoyao Who Sees Through Everything

But now Jiangg Ning was injured. With only one good hand, she could hardly manage. She could barely even take care of herself, and the doctor’s orders were to keep her injury dry. That was just common sense.

Not being able to shower was indeed miserable.

This wasn’t Jiangg Yao deliberately trying to pull some risqué stunt to seduce him. The weather was just muggy and hot, and she was sweaty. She definitely wouldn’t be able to sleep comfortably. Besides, the two sisters had a habit of showering every night before bed. Having that routine disrupted was bound to feel unpleasant.

Chen Yuan thought for a moment, then said, "Alright. I should be the one taking care of you while you’re injured. Not just today. In the future, whenever you want to shower, just let me know."

"You’re that good to me?" Jiangg Yao’s face immediately broke into a wide smile.

She’d thought Chen Yuan would say no.

After all, he was so reserved when it came to things like this.

’See? Truly loving someone means being careful, constantly thinking about the relationship, and fearing you’ll make a wrong move. Love doesn’t have to be a fast-paced, blazing inferno to be dreamy. A slow, steady love is the scarcest treasure of our time.’

’It was also an indirect testament to how much they cherished one another.’

To accommodate Jiangg Yao’s injury, Chen Yuan had set aside his pride.

"It’s what I should be doing," he said softly.

Listening to the two of them talk, Jiangg Ning suddenly felt a pang of unease.

’Actually, she really wanted to shower, too...’

When it came to cleanliness, Ningning was even more of a stickler than Yaoyao.

The peculiar thing was, she couldn’t even accept help from a nurse. Even someone of the same sex was out of the question. The mere thought of being touched by another person made her break out in goosebumps.

So far in her life, besides Jiangg Ruxue, the only people she didn’t mind touching her were Jiangg Yao and Chen Yuan.

Lawyer Gu, who had been Jiangg Ning’s roommate, was well aware of this quirk. That was why when they were living abroad, Gu Wanqing wouldn’t even touch her belongings.

When she’d first arrived at the hospital the day before yesterday, a nurse had come over to help. She had politely refused the offer without telling Chen Yuan. Then, she’d wrapped her arm in protective film all by herself, gone into the shower, and painstakingly washed with just one hand before finally going to bed, satisfied.

The whole ordeal took an hour and a half.

’Just for a shower... It’s nothing.’

Jiangg Ning hesitated, as if two little figures were arguing in her mind.

One said: ’Jiangg Yao didn’t bring it up, so you kept quiet. If you mention it now, won’t it seem like you’re deliberately competing with her? Washing by yourself is no big deal. You’re a strong woman. I believe in you.’

The other said: ’What’s wrong with competing? So your little sister is allowed to stir up trouble and be passive-aggressive, but the big sister isn’t allowed to compete for his affection? Who doesn’t have a little girl in her heart? When Yaoyao vies for attention, she’s being cute, but when her sister does it, she’s being immature? Besides, don’t you remember how long it took you to shower last time? A full hour and a half, and you nearly slipped and fell. If you’re not going to use your boyfriend now, when will you?’

She twisted her hands together, her head lowered and her gaze wavering.

She watched as Chen Yuan helped Jiangg Yao hop on one foot toward the shower room.

’Maybe I should just wait and say something after Yaoyao is done?’ she thought.

But Jiangg Ning knew she was lying to herself. It wasn’t certain that Chen Yuan would even come to her room later. Did she have to wait until morning? That would be too cruel a fate.

Just then, while supporting Jiangg Yao, Chen Yuan suddenly turned his head to ask, "Ningning, do you need a shower...?"

"Huh?"

Jiangg Ning froze. The two little figures arguing in her mind fell silent. She stared blankly at Chen Yuan. At that moment, with his head turned and a serious look on his face, he seemed to be glowing.

’It was a light... of salvation.’

A shy blush instantly crept onto Jiangg Ning’s cheeks.

"Yes... I can," she said, her eyes flitting away.

"Hm?" Jiangg Yao looked confused. "What do you mean by that?"

"What’s wrong?"

"I have to ask you myself, but you have the nerve to just go and ask *her*. Are you playing favorites?"

"Don’t get hung up on the details. It just occurred to me."

"Forget it. I don’t care about you two. Just hurry up so I can lie down and watch my shows. I feel so sticky, it’s disgusting."

Seeing a rare moment where Jiangg Yao didn’t press the issue, Chen Yuan quickly helped her into the bathroom.

He hurried to bring over a small stool and had Jiangg Yao sit down. He then took off her slippers, placed them outside the shower, and got the protective film to wrap around her foot and keep it dry.

Chen Yuan’s expression was serious as he crouched down to meticulously wrap the film around her foot, causing Jiangg Yao to steal another look at him.

However, when she thought about how he would be doing the exact same thing for her sister in a little while, Jiangg Yao pursed her lips.

"Later, when you’re helping her wash, don’t you dare do anything you shouldn’t. I’m telling you, I’ll be keeping a close watch from right outside."

"It’s just a shower. What else could I possibly do?" Chen Yuan found this amusing.

"You never know. A man and a woman, all alone in a bathroom..." She pouted, leaving the sentence unfinished.

And yet, both of them knew exactly what she had been about to say.

Jiangg Yao was not satisfied with Chen Yuan’s silence.

"Why aren’t you talking?"

"Uh, I’m busy taking care of your wound here... Does it hurt?" he asked, looking up at her.

"Don’t feel a thing."

"That’s good."

"Are you even listening to me? You’d better wash my sister quickly and get out, or I’ll start knocking on the door, you hear?"

"Don’t worry. I won’t do anything like that."

"Swear."

"Fine. I swear I won’t do anything. It’s purely to take care of Ningning. You can believe me now, right?"

"Fine..." Jiangg Yao decided to trust Chen Yuan for the time being.

But a moment later, just as he finished all the preparations and was about to adjust the water temperature, Jiangg Yao suddenly said, "You should take your clothes off, too. I’ll wash you."

"Why?" he asked, surprised.

"No reason," Jiangg Yao said, batting her beautiful eyes. "You have to shower eventually, right? Why not let me help you?"

"No, thanks... I can just wash up last."

"Rejecting me?" Jiangg Yao’s senses tingled; something was off. She didn’t elaborate, only said meaningfully, "Hah. Men... Oaths... Promises..."

"What are you rambling about? Just be good and get your shower. Don’t you want to lie down and watch your shows? Come on, let me help you get your clothes off."

"Wait!"

Her sharp command made Chen Yuan jump.

"What is it now?"

"Look me in the eyes."

Jiangg Yao reached out, cupping Chen Yuan’s cheeks. The position put them at eye level—the crouching Chen Yuan was on the same plane as her, sitting on the small stool.

Their eyes met.

Jiangg Yao held his gaze, her expression dead serious.

"I see it. Something’s not right with you."

"?"

"There’s desire in your eyes."

’Holy crap!’

A jolt went through Chen Yuan’s entire body. He was too stunned to speak.

’Desire? That was putting it mildly!’

’How did she see through him!? He thought he’d put on such a good act, maintaining a perfectly casual expression. He was sure he hadn’t let anything show!’

Chen Yuan’s face rapidly turned red. He stammered, "What... I don’t! Don’t be ridiculous."

"The moment my sister said yes, your eyes weren’t pure anymore. Did you really think you could hide it from me?"

GULP.

Chen Yuan swallowed hard.

Jiangg Yao sneered as if she could see right through him. "Think I’m going to let you get away with that? I’m going to drain you dry right now, you little thing..."