"Sorry about that..." Chuxingyue said apologetically. She hadn't expected Xiao Mu to suddenly do this today, and it just so happened to hit right during her period. Well, it was just fate.

"It should pass in a day or two..."

Though Chuxingyue said that, Xiao Mu still felt utterly frustrated. He was so pent up it felt like internal damage. Even if her period ended soon, it did nothing for him now.

"Sister Xingyue, could you give me a heads-up next time?" Xiao Mu forced a smile, but inside, a storm of wild horses raged through his mind. If she'd mentioned it earlier, he wouldn't have put himself through this.

After resting a moment, Xiao Mu walked over and gently patted Chuxingyue's back. "Sister Xingyue, are you okay?" he asked tenderly.

"I'm fine..." Chuxingyue's face was still a bit pale.

"Sister Xingyue, you're so good to me," Xiao Mu said sincerely.

"So you must be good to me too!" Chuxingyue's eyes shone like a spring pond, radiating happiness.

"Of course, I will!" Xiao Mu said earnestly. He kissed her forehead and gently pulled her into a hug.

Ding! Chuxingyue's favorability towards the host increased by 1 point. Host, keep it up!

...

For the rest of the time, they stayed at Chuxingyue's home, just watching TV. Yet, a warm, cozy feeling filled the air.

Xiao Mu went to his room and brought out the soul guitar. He sang various songs for her, grateful for his King of Songs Voice skill—it always made Chuxingyue happy.

At dinner time, Xiao Mu cooked extra dishes. Since Chuxingyue loved his cooking, he wanted her to eat more.

"Xiao Mu, you must return to the hospital tomorrow. Your body needs more rest," Chuxingyue said with concern.

"Mhm, I'll listen to you, Sister Xingyue!" Xiao Mu nodded vigorously.

Chuxingyue used her chopsticks to pick up a piece of meat for him. "You," she chided, "don't go running off again."

"I had things to do. I didn't want to," Xiao Mu said innocently, spouting nonsense.

"Well, since you're being so good, I'll feed you a bite," Chuxingyue said like an elder sister. "Come on, open your mouth."

Xiao Mu leaned in obediently and opened his mouth wide, his shamelessness having reached a whole new level.

"Wow, this is so delicious!" Xiao Mu exclaimed dramatically, his face showing utter bliss.

"Aren't you just praising yourself?" Chuxingyue rolled her eyes.

"Of course not! It's because Sister Xingyue is feeding me!"

"You're just sweet-talking me!"

"I'm telling the truth."

Laughing and chatting, they finished dinner and read books together. Chuxingyue's room had a few youth novels—quite nice to browse.

At bedtime, they shared the same bed but did nothing.

"Good night," Xiao Mu said.

"Good night," Chuxingyue replied, a smile playing on her lips.