Chapter 2485: My Wife Is a Pirate 15

After arriving home, Bu Changji was still somewhat uneasy, sitting on the stool in a daze.

He never imagined that Jin Chen's misunderstanding would be so deep, completely mistaking him for Fang Yunyao.

Jin Chen saw his lost-and-confused appearance, and thought he had been frightened by the fierce pirate leader of the day, still not recovered, and couldn't help but furrow his brows, feeling somewhat regretful.

Back then I should have given that guy a good beating, so my wife could be completely at ease.

Jin Chen walked over, gently cradling Bu Changji's slightly cool cheek, rubbing it with his fingertip, and said, "Don't be scared, we're already home; tonight I'll boil some fish soup, drink it to warm your body and calm your fright, okay?"

Bu Changji blinked, lifted his eyes to meet Jin Chen's concerned gaze.

That gaze held such genuine worry and care, but if it were… aimed at him because of the identity he currently bears as Fang Yunyao.

Bu Changji felt a mix of emotions, but could only go along with it, nodding lightly and saying in a soft voice, "Okay."

Really, quite the obedient appearance.

Night fell, the clouds that had lingered half the day finally pressed down heavily, rain pattering down and striking the windows.

The wind and waves by the sea grew louder, the surge coming in waves.

Bu Changji moved a small stool to sit under the eaves, gazing at the black rain curtain, his mind in turmoil.

Jin Chen came for Fang Yunyao, but not knowing the Heir Apparent's exact appearance, he might not have been sent directly by Prince Jing.

Perhaps there was another purpose; whether he knows of the Treasure Vault's existence and how to respond next.

Or should I directly confess to Jin Chen, saying I am not Fang Yunyao but the pirate leader he calls Bu Changji.

As soon as that thought arose, Bu Changji thought of Jin Chen's meticulous care these past days and his sincere tenderness, and he… couldn't bear to give it up.

The sour and flustered emotions left Bu Changji at a loss, so he made up an excuse for himself.

Even if it's to successfully find the Treasure Vault and for the greater good, we must continue to go along with the mistake……

In the midst of his wandering thoughts, a warm towel suddenly covered his face.

Jin Chen had somehow come to stand beside him, bending over, carefully wiping his face with a hot cloth, his tone helpless yet concerned.

"Again sitting here in a daze, you were really frightened badly today?" The warm steam rose, temporarily dispelling the chill in Bu Changji's heart.

Bu Changji sat on the stool, lifting his face to let him do as he wished.

Cannot turn back.

Bu Changji once again told himself.

He nodded, giving a vague reply.

Immediately after, Jin Chen's warm fingertip dabbed some cooling ointment, carefully applying it to the cheek he had just wiped.

The two stood and sat, extremely close; as Jin Chen leaned in, his nose almost touched his forehead hair.

Bu Changji felt somewhat uneasy averting his gaze, his eyes drifting unconsciously and landing on Jin Chen's shoulder and neck.

He suddenly startled, having not noticed his dazed state while lying on Jin Chen's back during the day; only now, borrowing the faint light leaking from the house, did he clearly see that a large patch of skin on Jin Chen's exposed neck and shoulders had turned red, obviously from sunburn while out at sea.

"Jin Chen Dage, you're sunburned." Bu Changji instinctively reached out, his fingertip lightly touching the reddened skin, "You need to apply some aloe juice."

Jin Chen didn't care, just about to say it was only a minor sunburn that would heal in a couple days, but Bu Changji had already risen and hurried indoors.

Seaside households commonly keep aloe, slicing it to extract juice, which is most effective against sunburn.

Bu Changji quickly brought back the aloe juice.

Jin Chen saw his insistence, so he sat on the stool, slightly turning his head to expose the sunburned area, leaving it to Bu Changji to attend to.

Bu Changji dipped his finger in the cool, viscous liquid and carefully applied it to Jin Chen's reddened skin, his movements gentle and meticulous.

The courtyard had no lights; only the dim yellow light from inside seeped out, outlining Bu Changji's lowered side profile, hazy yet tranquil.

Jin Chen tilted his head, his gaze falling on Bu Changji's face.

The light was dim, but he still keenly sensed that a faint worry lingered in Bu Changji's brows, his mind elsewhere.

This means he has something on his mind.

Jin Chen clicked his tongue softly.

Bu Changji was carefully applying it when his wrist was suddenly seized by Jin Chen.

He hadn't even reacted when a force pulled him, and he stumbled unprepared into Jin Chen's embrace, being held firmly.

Jin Chen slightly furrowed his brows, "What's wrong with you tonight, absent-minded? Don't you… believe what I said earlier today?"

Bu Changji pressed against his warm chest, slowly shook his head, his voice muffled, "I do……"

Bu Changji took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, trying to relax his tense body, leaning on Jin Chen's shoulder, eyelids drooping, he repeated, "I trust you."

"All right then." Jin Chen wiped clean the aloe juice from his hand.

The rain outside gradually softened.

The pattering drizzle blended with the distant, ongoing sea waves.

Jin Chen gently patted Bu Changji's back, soothing his emotions.

Bu Changji's tense nerves gradually eased, actually giving rise to some drowsiness as he leaned on Jin Chen's shoulder, half-asleep.

Jin Chen felt his body relax, his breathing becoming even and long, only then did he quietly let out a breath of relief.

He carefully lifted him horizontally; Bu Changji was startled by the sudden sensation of being lifted, instinctively wrapping his arms around Jin Chen's neck, dazedly leaning in his embrace, and lifting his eyes he saw Jin Chen's sharp side profile.

Really a strange fellow.

In his half-dreaming state, Bu Changji vaguely thought, complex and inexpressible emotions surging in his heart, unable to be put into words.

【Detected Villain Heartthrob Value +10, total 24!】