77: Chapter 76: Injured Foot?
(Revised Chapter) 77: Chapter 76: Injured Foot?
(Revised Chapter) The bright moonlight shone upon the earth in the Human World, making the shadows of two figures shimmer brilliantly.
Li Chen looked down at Lan Huanxi, who was sitting on the grass, and asked casually, “Are you okay?”
Lan Huanxi felt a sense of rebirth, shook her head, and said, “I’m fine, thank you!”
She tried to stand up, but as soon as she got up, she cried out “ouch,” lost her balance, and fell again.
Li Chen acted quickly, grabbing her arm and pulling her up forcefully.
Lan Huanxi’s whole being, like a fallen flower drifting in the wind, flew into Li Chen’s arms.
In this moment, her cheeks flushed red, and her heart thumped uncontrollably.
As the atmosphere turned somewhat awkward, Li Chen took the initiative to break the silence.
“Did you sprain your ankle?”
Lan Huanxi nodded and said, “Yes, I accidentally stepped on a stone!”
After speaking, she cautiously glanced at Li Chen’s expression from the corner of her eye.
Li Chen thought for a moment and said, “It’s quite late now; let’s go to my place.”
Lan Huanxi didn’t respond verbally, merely blushing and nodding shyly.
Seeing Lan Huanxi nod, Li Chen immediately lifted her in a princess carry and headed towards the villa halfway up the hillside.
Lan Huanxi had never been so close to the opposite sex; her nerves were on edge, and even her delicate body felt somewhat rigid.
Li Chen sensed the tension in the young girl in his arms and looked down at her, saying, “Don’t be nervous, relax.
I’m not a tiger; I won’t eat you!”
“No, no, I’m not nervous!”
Being told this by Li Chen made an already nervous Lan Huanxi even more tense, causing her to stutter and fumble over her words without completing a coherent sentence.
Li Chen looked at Lan Huanxi’s face flushed with shyness and teased, “Are you worried I might take advantage of you?”
Lan Huanxi’s voice was as soft as a mosquito’s, her face burning hot with shame, and she dared not meet Li Chen’s bright eyes.
While Lan Huanxi felt uneasy, Li Chen had already carried her to the front of the villa.
Looking at the luxurious villa mansion, Lan Huanxi blinked her eyes innocently and asked, “What are we doing here?”
“This is where I live!”
Li Chen replied nonchalantly and then pushed open the door, striding inside.
At that moment, Lan Huanxi felt like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden.
Curiosity, excitement, and apprehension mixed together in a whirl of complex emotions, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
The marble floor, smooth as a mirror, the crystal chandelier embedded with diamonds, the jade screen, and the French murals all showcased the opulence and luxury of the villa.
Looking at the stunningly beautiful castle in front of her, Lan Huanxi felt as if she were in a dream.
Soon, a faint trace of sadness flashed through her clear eyes.
This was truly a castle, but she was no princess; at most, she was just a Cinderella.
But she was already content with this.
Li Chen lifted Lan Huanxi’s foot gently and massaged it.
After a moment, Lan Huanxi felt a warm stream flowing into her ankle, giving her a tingling sensation that was indescribably comfortable and pleasant.
Li Chen stood up, shrugged his shoulders, and said, “Alright, get up and move around a bit, see if you can walk?”
Lan Huanxi quickly responded and gently got up, slowly walking forward.
Then, with a surprised and excited expression, she exclaimed:
“Wow, it really doesn’t hurt anymore!”