Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge
Chapter 20: The Deer-Like Man_1

Chapter 20: Chapter 20: The Deer-Like Man_1

"I was just talking. You really mustn’t cry. A big man like you, and you can’t even take this little injury? You’re really useless." Shangguan You’s small face twitched sharply. "BOO HOO HOO..." Before she could finish her sentence, large tears began rolling down from Zhuge Feng’s moist eyes, becoming more and more plentiful. A grown man was crying his eyes out in the bathroom. What was this all about?

Fortunately, their home had good sound insulation; otherwise, Zhang Ma would have been scared to death. A flock of crows flew over her forehead.

"Oh dear, does it hurt that much? I’ll be gentle. Don’t cry; I’ll make you better and won’t let you suffer again." Her tender voice reached Zhuge Feng’s ears. "BOO HOO HOO... They’re all bad people! No one cares about me! No one gives a damn about me! BOO HOO HOO..." Zhuge Feng cried even more wretchedly, his entire naked body flinging itself into Shangguan You’s arms. He had grown so large, yet no one had ever treated him so tenderly. It was she who had saved him from the brink of despair and gently helped him bathe. He lived a life of constant pursuit and assassination attempts. To survive, to live better, the people around him had, step by step, taught him cruelty and how to kill. No one had ever treated him with such gentleness.

The gentler Shangguan You’s voice became, the more heartbreakingly Zhuge Feng cried.

"From now on, I’ll cherish you. You’ll be mine to protect. I’ll never let anyone bully you again. Be good, don’t cry." While patting his smooth skin, Shangguan You spoke softly to comfort him. Seeing this helpless, crying man before her was like seeing a reflection of her past self—that sorrowful half-month. Her heart softened even more, and she couldn’t bear to push the man in her arms away.

After a long while, Zhuge Feng finally stopped crying. His moist eyes rested quietly on Shangguan You, allowing her to tend to his body as she pleased.

"Hold on for a moment. I need to remove the bullet from your arm first, or your hand will be useless. But I’ve never done this before. Maybe we should get you to a hospital," Shangguan You said, holding a small knife and looking at the bullet embedded in his flesh, clearly hesitant.

"No need. I trust you," came his soft, sweet voice. Sweat dripped from his forehead, drop by drop.

"Bear with me. Here I go." Shangguan You bit her lip, placed the prepared antiseptic medicine beside her, ready to apply it as soon as the bullet was out. She had no idea how effective this medicine would be.

"SSS!" Zhuge Feng gasped lightly, his face pale. His teeth clenched together as he allowed Shangguan You to slide the small knife into his flesh, clumsily scraping at the wound to remove the bullet.

"Are you okay?" Sweat beaded on Shangguan You’s forehead as well. This was her first time removing a bullet, and seeing Zhuge Feng’s pale face made her heart clench with anxiety.

"I’m fine."

"Mm," Shangguan You responded softly. She pried the bullet out and then quickly sprinkled the antiseptic medicine on his wound. The bleeding congealed instantly. A refreshing sensation spread over the wound, and the accompanying pain vanished.

"What is this medicine? It stopped hurting as soon as you applied it?" Zhuge Feng finally heaved a sigh of relief, speaking softly. All the strength in his body seemed to have been drained by the ordeal.

"Antiseptic medicine. The results aren’t bad, right?"

Shangguan You carefully laid him on her bed, sprinkling the antiseptic medicine over all his wounds. It wasn’t until an hour later that she finished applying the medicine to every single one of Zhuge Feng’s injuries.

Zhuge Feng couldn’t take it anymore and had passed out. Shangguan You, gasping for breath, collapsed onto the sofa. Damn it, that was exhausting!

She closed the bathroom door. Then, she entered her space again, took a bath there, practiced the Medicine King Canon once more, and tossed some medicinal herbs into the medicine furnace. Although she didn’t know the effects of these herbs, she would see the results on Zhuge Feng in the morning. So, useful or not, it was still good to prepare some.

Shangguan You felt that these few simple medicines weren’t enough. At the very least, I should prepare the kind that can remove scars, so injuries don’t leave marks.

If I could cultivate the Medicine King Canon to the second level, then perhaps I could unlock the second floor of the Medicine King Tower. What might be waiting for me on the second floor? Shangguan You was tempted. The first floor has ordinary elixirs and the first level techniques of the Medicine King Canon. What kind of rare treasures might the second floor hold? It seems I need to cultivate diligently and quickly.

The fatigue faded from her body, and she felt refreshed. She drew some Spring Water and gently fed it into Zhuge Feng’s mouth. This Spring Water is very sweet and should have a beautifying effect. I wonder if it can alleviate some of Zhuge Feng’s pain.

Zhuge Feng’s feverishly flushed face calmed down after he drank the Spring Water. He was no longer muttering incoherently, and his sleep seemed much sounder and less restless.

Shangguan You took a deep breath, quietly observing Zhuge Feng on the bed. His eyes were tightly closed. She hadn’t gotten a good look at him when she’d saved him, nor had she observed him carefully while applying the medicine.

She hadn’t expected that, apart from his moist, deer-like eyes, Zhuge Feng would also be exceptionally adorable. He had a baby face with fair, rosy skin, and cherry-red lips that were plump and enticing. One look at his face made you want to pinch his cheeks. What an adorable young man! I can’t believe I picked up someone like him.

Her gaze lingered on his exposed skin. An angelic face, yet a strong physique. Beneath that cute face, his build is truly impressive! I thought I’d picked up a little brother, but looking at his frame, he must be older than me.

He doesn’t have any clothes to wear? Shangguan You gently tapped her head. She remembered tearing his clothes last night. Her own clothes certainly wouldn’t fit Zhuge Feng’s tall frame. It seems I’ll have to buy him a few outfits.

Day gradually brightened. Looking at the still-sleeping man, Shangguan You left a note and locked the room door tightly. She still had to go to school to request a month off for self-study so she could directly take the third-year exams. She would also buy some clothes for Zhuge Feng on the way.

"Zhang Ma, there’s no need to tidy up my room today. A friend will be coming home for dinner with me tonight. Zhang Ma, please prepare something special. I love your braised pig’s trotters, and also those fresh crabs from the city outskirts!" Shangguan You’s eyes curved into crescents as she affectionately held Zhang Ma’s hand. By giving Zhang Ma these tasks, she ensured Zhang Ma wouldn’t have time to go to her room today.