Chapter 305: Side Story: Joy Record 20

Side Story: Joy Record 20

Muttering, Pei Yaoguang was truly a bit anxious. Listening to his complaints, Shui Yun didn't say a word, and couldn't say that she didn't continue to call him just because she wanted him to sleep a little longer. So she lowered her head and reached out to sit up, but just at this moment, Pei Yaoguang, who had just put on a piece of clothing, hurriedly held her.

"Tsk~! What are you moving around blindly for? Just wait honestly and don't move!"

Saying this, Pei Yaoguang put on his clothes in a flash, then leaned over to help Shui Yun sit up, and then began to help her put on her clothes.

At this time, Shui Yun was only wearing a pair of underpants, her bodice had already been taken off, and her entire upper body was only wrapped in strips of cloth. Although it covered the nipples on her chest, it still revealed patches of white skin.

So, when she sat up and the clothes that were originally covering her fell off, and her body was revealed like that, Shui Yun couldn't help but blush. At this time, perhaps because he was in a hurry, Pei Yaoguang didn't notice these things. He took the clothes and helped Shui Yun put them on; his movements couldn't be called gentle, but they carried seriousness and care.

After a moment, Shui Yun's clothes were put on, and Pei Yaoguang even helped her tidy up her hair. After helping Shui Yun tidy up, Pei Yaoguang turned around to tidy up the cave where they had stayed for two nights. Only after he had completely made it look like no one had stayed there did Pei Yaoguang stop.

He looked around again, then Pei Yaoguang walked to the cave entrance to check, and finally, after confirming that everything was tidy, Pei Yaoguang turned and came to Shui Yun's side.

"Alright, let's go!"

"Hmm!"

Nodding, Shui Yun naturally made a move to stand up. But just at this moment, Pei Yaoguang frowned instantly, and without a word, he picked Shui Yun up horizontally.

"You... what are you doing? Put me down!"

Her feet were suddenly suspended in the air, which startled Shui Yun, and she couldn't help but shout. But hearing this, Pei Yaoguang directly lowered his eyes and glared at her.

"Be quiet, you want to walk by yourself like this?!"

"But like this..."

"Like what?! Let me tell you, this is your good fortune. If it were someone else, I wouldn't even bother to carry them!"

Looking at Shui Yun, Pei Yaoguang was as arrogant as could be. And speaking of this, he raised his eyebrows and then said again.

"Alright, hurry up! Hurry, hold my neck!"

"..."

Pei Yaoguang insisted, and Shui Yun was speechless. But she also knew that now that she was like this, if Pei Yaoguang could carry her, it was indeed a more stable and fast method. So thinking of this, although her heart was beating uncontrollably, Shui Yun still lowered her eyes and stretched out her arms in embarrassment, then hooked Pei Yaoguang's neck.

And at this time, seeing Shui Yun's expression and behavior, Pei Yaoguang couldn't help but feel a touch of triumph and satisfaction in his eyes. He couldn't help but tighten his grip, letting Shui Yun's body get closer to him, then raised his head and walked directly out of the cave.

When Pei Yaoguang carried Shui Yun out of the cave, it was already quite late. Pei Yaoguang carefully looked left and right, then walked directly along the dense forest on the left.

The ancient trees in the dense forest reached the sky, almost blocking the sun, and the thorns and shrubs underfoot made it even harder to move. At this time, if it were anyone else, they would have already lost their way, but Pei Yaoguang walked in one direction the whole time without a trace of hesitation.

And at this time, Shui Yun, who was held in his arms, could only lean her body toward him, but she didn't feel too worried in her heart. Because Shui Yun knew that Pei Yaoguang had looked at the map before, which was why he was so firm.

But even so, Shui Yun didn't stay idle. Her body couldn't move, but her eyes paid attention to the surroundings at all times, and she reminded Pei Yaoguang from time to time.

In this way, the two of them marched toward the left side of the dense forest. Although it was fine at the beginning while carrying Shui Yun, after more than an hour, Pei Yaoguang was still exhausted, and sweat broke out on his forehead.

Seeing this, Shui Yun was a bit worried and wanted to ask Pei Yaoguang to put her down and rest, but she was directly refused by Pei Yaoguang. Finally, until noon, Pei Yaoguang finally stopped, then gently placed Shui Yun on a clean blue stone by the small stream. And the moment he put Shui Yun down, Pei Yaoguang finally collapsed on the ground due to physical exhaustion.

Pei Yaoguang was truly exhausted. Even if he was really tired in the past, he could still pretend, but now he didn't even pretend... He just sprawled on the ground, tilted his head back with his eyes closed, and at the same time, like a fish out of water, gasped for air.

His face was red, and his forehead was full of sweat. Seeing everything in his eyes, Shui Yun couldn't help but purse her lips, casually picked a large leaf from the side, bent down to scoop some water from the small stream with the leaf, and handed it to Pei Yaoguang's mouth.

"Drink some water."

Shui Yun's voice was still faint. Hearing this, Pei Yaoguang, who had been gasping for air with his eyes closed, opened his eyes, and seeing the clear water held in the leaf, he opened his mouth.

"Feed me."

Pei Yaoguang said it as a matter of course. While speaking, he closed his eyes directly, waiting quietly for Shui Yun to feed the water into his mouth. Suddenly, Shui Yun was also stunned, then frowned, feeling a bit angry in her heart.

But then, looking at Pei Yaoguang's exhausted appearance and the sweat beads on his forehead, after a long while, Shui Yun still moved her body slightly, then brought the leaf in her hand close to Pei Yaoguang's mouth, and then slowly fed him the water inside.

Pei Yaoguang was extremely thirsty, and in an instant, he drank all the water in one breath, and even because he drank too fiercely, some flowed out... Suddenly, Shui Yun wiped it for him with her sleeve.

Shui Yun was rarely gentle. It was just a pity that Pei Yaoguang was already dizzy with exhaustion at this time. After drinking some water, he still felt it wasn't enough, so he opened his mouth again and waited quietly for Shui Yun to feed him. Seeing this, Shui Yun couldn't help but sigh, but afterward, she still scooped some water again and fed it to him.

In this way, after several times, Pei Yaoguang finally had enough. Then he rested for a long while before slowly opening his eyes.

"How far have we walked in total?"

Looking at the sky, Pei Yaoguang opened his mouth in a low voice. Hearing this, Shui Yun turned her eyes to look at him, and then replied in a low voice.

Pei Yaoguang nodded, and then began to look at the surrounding environment.

Pei Yaoguang had intended to find some fruit, but the result disappointed him. Then he suddenly remembered that it was spring now, and all things were recovering, so where could he go to pick fruit?! Thinking of this, Pei Yaoguang couldn't help but sigh secretly, and then said to Shui Yun.

"It's dangerous here, we can't light a fire."

"Hmm, I'm not hungry."

Knowing Pei Yaoguang's meaning in her heart, Shui Yun naturally wouldn't be picky at this time. Moreover, compared to her, Pei Yaoguang was much more tired than her, so she had even less reason to ask Pei Yaoguang to find food or light a fire at this juncture; otherwise, once Jiang Ping'an's people found them, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Shui Yun was a sensible person. Hearing this, Pei Yaoguang looked at her again, then stood up on his own.

"Alright, let's go."

Saying this, Pei Yaoguang picked Shui Yun up again without a word and continued on their way.

Coming all the way from the dense forest, Pei Yaoguang didn't choose to go down the mountain, but walked directly westward, and finally walked for two days before finally stopping.

During these two days, except for short rests, Pei Yaoguang didn't even stop in the middle of the night. When thirsty, he found a small stream to drink water; when hungry, he only waited until the early morning to hide in a secluded place to light a cluster of fire, quickly grill the fish or rabbits, pheasants, and other things he caught, and then immediately extinguished the fire.

The hardship of such a life of fleeing could be imagined. But even so, Pei Yaoguang still didn't let Shui Yun walk a single step, but he himself lost a whole circle in just these two days.

His originally healthy honey-colored skin became pale, his lips were chapped, and his neat and clean chin even grew stubble, looking very haggard.

Although Shui Yun didn't speak, she saw everything in her eyes, feeling a bit distressed in her heart, but ultimately there was nothing she could do.

And at this time, Pei Yaoguang stood in front of a farmhouse courtyard, holding Shui Yun, but his eyes were constantly examining the courtyard in front of him.

In front was an extremely ordinary farmhouse courtyard, built halfway up the mountain. The courtyard was not big, surrounded by wooden fences. In the courtyard, there were some wooden racks and bamboo baskets, and two small wooden houses, neat but a bit dilapidated.

Obviously, this was a hunter's family living in the mountains. Because it was already dark, a faint light was shining from the slightly larger room on the right of the two small wooden houses.

Someone lived inside.

Seeing this, Shui Yun's eyebrows moved, and then she looked up at Pei Yaoguang. Pei Yaoguang examined it very seriously for a long while, then held the Shui Yun in his arms tightly, and then stepped forward to kick the wooden gate outside the courtyard.

'Bang bang bang—'

The wooden gate made a dull and trembling sound. After the sound, a shout came from the small wooden house.

"Who is it?"

"Just passing by, wanting to borrow a place to stay for the night."

The speaker was a man, his voice full of energy and very loud. Hearing this, Pei Yaoguang also replied loudly, but after a long while, there was no reaction in the wooden house. Pei Yaoguang couldn't help but frown, but then, just as Pei Yaoguang wanted to speak again, he heard the door of the wooden house suddenly pushed open from the inside, and then a tall and burly middle-aged man strode out.

"Who is it, so late at night?"

The middle-aged man asked again, and while speaking, he had already arrived at the courtyard gate. Looking up at Pei Yaoguang, and then looking at Shui Yun held in Pei Yaoguang's arms, the middle-aged man was clearly stunned for a moment.

At this time, Pei Yaoguang quickly examined the middle-aged man. Seeing that although his features looked a bit fierce, his eyes were still honest and simple, Pei Yaoguang felt a bit relieved.

"My... my wife and I came from Deqing County, intending to go to Fu'an County to visit my uncle and sister-in-law. Just passing by Huizhou, I had always heard that Huizhou's scenery was beautiful and the mountain scenery was stunning, so I wanted to take a look along the way, but I didn't expect that as soon as I went up the mountain, I encountered bandits. My wife and I escaped by luck, but my wife was injured. It's already late now, and there's nowhere to go, so I hope this big brother can let my wife and me stay for the night."

Pei Yaoguang was arrogant, that's true, but in extraordinary times, he didn't mind lowering his status a bit. But even so, his arrogance and extraordinary temperament were still incomparable to others, even though he was already in a sorry state now.

As for the excuse he made up, Pei Yaoguang said it smoothly. Let alone the middle-aged man, even Shui Yun, who was held in his arms, couldn't help but look at him, thinking that this guy really lied without drafting.

And that middle-aged man, just as Pei Yaoguang had guessed before, looked fierce but was actually a warm-hearted good person. So, seeing Pei Yaoguang in such a sorry state but with an extraordinary temperament, and the woman in his arms being weak and pale, looking like she was indeed injured, he immediately believed Pei Yaoguang's words and brought Pei Yaoguang into the room without a word.

Sitting in the room was a middle-aged woman with plain features and a sturdy figure, looking capable and efficient. At this time, seeing her own man bringing two young men and women in, the middle-aged woman hurriedly stood up, and then after hearing her own man explain the reason, she immediately stepped forward to help Shui Yun down from Pei Yaoguang's arms, and said with a smile at the same time.

"Oh my, this is frustrating! Looking at the two of you, you must be wealthy people, how could you encounter those damned people! But it's okay, since you're here, brother, just stay here. The little lady's body is important. Although we are not a big family, we do have a place for the two of you to stay! By the way, our master's surname is Chen, brother, just call me Sister-in-law Chen..."

This Sister-in-law Chen was a talkative person. Once she opened her mouth, she said a lot. Seeing his wife talking endlessly, the middle-aged man beside her, who was Chen Dashan, interrupted her immediately.

"Alright, alright, why are you so talkative, woman? Can't you see that brother is tired? Go, go, hurry up and get something to eat, don't talk nonsense here!"

"Oh! Look at my eyes, I was just talking and forgot about this! Alright, brother and little lady, rest first, I'll go get something for the two of you to eat!"

Chen Dashan and Sister-in-law Chen were both extremely straightforward people. On this side, Sister-in-law Chen went out to get food, and Chen Dashan didn't stay idle either. He stood up and went out to get some water, then let Pei Yaoguang wash up first.

In this situation, even if Pei Yaoguang was arrogant, he was moved in his heart. It's just a pity that he wasn't a good talker. After thanking them simply, he didn't stand on ceremony and went to wash up first, and at the same time, he shaved off the stubble on his chin. After he washed up, he used a dampened cloth to wipe Shui Yun's face, and then tidied up her loose hair.

Perhaps because of their time together these days, Pei Yaoguang didn't feel the slightest bit awkward doing these things. But it made Shui Yun feel a bit uncomfortable. After all, when they were in the mountains before, although Pei Yaoguang was like this, there was no one around, so she wouldn't think too much about it. But now that Big Brother Chen was beside them, Shui Yun suddenly felt a bit embarrassed.

Seeing the two of them like this, Chen Dashan just felt that this young couple was interesting. Afterward, before long, Sister-in-law Chen brought in hot food and began to enthusiastically greet Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun.

Sister-in-law Chen made noodle soup. In this simple mountain family, this kind of food was considered top-notch. Seeing this, Pei Yaoguang, who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, didn't understand, but Shui Yun understood in her heart. Feeling warm, she thanked Sister-in-law Chen. Sister-in-law Chen, who originally thought Shui Yun was cold and didn't have much hope, was overjoyed when she heard Shui Yun thank her, and even took out a jar of meat sauce, telling Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun not to be polite.

After tossing and turning for so many days, Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun hadn't eaten a proper hot meal. So after thanking the Chen couple, Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun didn't stand on ceremony, lowered their heads, and began to eat, and before long, they had eaten the hot noodle soup clean.

Their stomachs were full, and their bodies were warm. Afterward, Sister-in-law Chen let her own man accompany Pei Yaoguang to talk, while she went to the opposite room to help prepare the bedding. After everything was tidied up, she came over and said.

"Brother Wen, little lady, that room opposite was originally for my son and daughter-in-law. Now that my son has moved down the mountain to live in the county town, the house has become vacant. But the room is a bit small, brother, please don't mind!"

For Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun, it was already a great fortune that the Chen couple let them stay, so naturally, they wouldn't be picky about anything. Afterward, seeing that it was late, Sister-in-law Chen didn't say anything more and took Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun over.

After sleeping in the open for so many days, Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun finally had a hot meal and finally saw a bed. But as soon as Sister-in-law Chen went out, Shui Yun turned her head and was stunned.

It turned out that, just as Sister-in-law Chen said, the room was indeed not big. And if it were just that, it would be fine, but the key was that the bed in the room was also not big. And before, sleeping in the mountains was one thing, but now staying here, not only did they have to share the same bed, but they also had to sleep on this not-so-big bed, and Shui Yun's face couldn't help but heat up.

But at this time, Pei Yaoguang, who was already exhausted, didn't think so much. As soon as Sister-in-law Chen left, he sat down on the edge of the bed directly.

"Alright, let's sleep!"

"... Hmm..."

Now that it was like this, although Shui Yun felt shy in her heart, she had no choice. Afterward, she had to make a move to go to bed, but before she could move, Pei Yaoguang picked her up and placed her on the bed.

These days, Pei Yaoguang seemed to have gotten used to such movements. And after settling Shui Yun, Pei Yaoguang also took off his outer clothes, then lay down beside Shui Yun, and at the same time reached out to pull the quilt on the side to cover the two of them.

Pei Yaoguang and Shui Yun now really looked like a married couple. But although this situation wasn't the first time these days, it still made Shui Yun's heart beat uncontrollably. Her body was a bit tired, but she couldn't sleep at all, so she could only open her eyes and look out the window, using the darkness to calm her mood... But just at this moment, she suddenly heard Pei Yaoguang's voice beside her ear.

"What other family members do you have?"

Pei Yaoguang asked suddenly, and the strange question made Shui Yun stunned for a time.

"... Why ask this?"

Shui Yun didn't understand, and after the words fell, she turned her head to look at the man beside her. But at this time, she only heard the man beside her shout very irritably.

"Why so much nonsense? Just tell me what other family members you have!"

Pei Yaoguang was as overbearing as ever. Hearing this, although Shui Yun couldn't figure out his thoughts, she still pursed her lips and responded in a low voice.

"None."

"Not even one?"

"Hmm."

Nodding again. And at this time, Pei Yaoguang suddenly fell silent. Seeing this, Shui Yun felt even more that he was strange tonight, so she wanted to ask, but before she could, in the darkness, she saw the man beside her suddenly turn over and hold her in his arms.

"Alright, no more nonsense, sleep!"

Who was the one talking nonsense?!

Shui Yun instinctively wanted to spit at him, but her body was held by him, so in the end, Shui Yun didn't say anything, and after an unknown amount of time, she finally slowly closed her eyes.

Finally sleeping on a bed, both Shui Yun and Pei Yaoguang slept extremely well. Waking up early in the morning, they only felt comfortable all over.

And because Shui Yun's wounds hadn't healed yet, after waking up, Pei Yaoguang first put on his clothes, went out to wash up, and then after tidying himself up, he walked in from outside carrying hot water. He sat sideways on the edge of the bed, then reached out to pick Shui Yun up.

"Come here, I'll change your medicine." ===== CHAPTER 306 =====