Chapter 51
“No need.” Huo Youqiao struggled to open his eyelids, without the cover of glasses, his features were completely exposed, and the unadorned handsome face made Ye Zhi feel a bit flustered. Ye Zhi quickly lowered his head to open the medicine kit, “Let me measure your temperature first.”
The mercury thermometer was found, and placing it under the armpit was the best way to measure. Ye Zhi didn’t know how to do it, hesitated for a moment, and then called out, “Brother.” Huo Youqiao responded with a drowsy sound, then stretched out his arm and opened up his body, but he didn’t make any move to take the thermometer.
Ye Zhi paused, then had to lean in, trying to insert the thermometer under his armpit without touching his skin. But the distance was too close after all, so close that Ye Zhi could even hear the man’s breathing, and at the closest moment, the breath from Huo Youqiao’s nose even sprayed onto his face.
His face turned red instantly, and Ye Zhi placed the thermometer for him, intending to withdraw his hand, but Huo Youqiao suddenly raised his hand, and the scorching fingertip pressed against his earlobe.
The skin touched by his touch felt like it was licked by a tongue of fire, making Ye Zhi tremble all over. He subconsciously looked into Huo Youqiao’s face, meeting his gaze.
The other’s gaze was scorching hot, no longer calm and composed, but filled with desire.
This was a disadvantage.
But it was also an advantage; at this time, like a wild beast, with enough strength to prey on anything, once losing control.
Ye Zhi was stiffened by his gaze, unable to make any move, just as he was in a panic, the fingertip pressed against his earlobe began to move, gently rubbing the skin. Huo Youqiao spoke, his voice hoarse, “You have a mole here…”
The ambiguous atmosphere shouldn’t have appeared between them, but at this moment, whether it was physiological or psychological, they couldn’t restrain it. Originally, Huo Youqiao only used one finger to touch him, but slowly, his slender fingers all clasped onto the back of his head, pulling him closer bit by bit.
The pheromones between them became more intense, filling the entire space, and when Ye Zhi felt the overwhelming sensation, rationality emerged. He was about to struggle, but Huo Youqiao had already released his hand, turning his face slightly embarrassedly, and whispered, “Sorry.”
The ambiguity was broken, but Ye Zhi couldn’t relax his tense body for a while. He didn’t know what he was feeling. After a long time, he stammered, “It’s… it’s okay…” He returned to his uneasy state, “It’s fine, can I wait for ten minutes before leaving? I want to see if your temperature needs medication.”
“Yeah.” Huo Youqiao’s voice was a bit softer than usual, “There’s a chair nearby, bring it over and sit.”
Even moving the chair, Ye Zhi didn’t dare to make too much noise. He sat quietly, his eyes not daring to look elsewhere, just staring at his own watch. He wore a cheap old watch, but the minute hand was quite accurate. He stared as the second hand crawled around in circles, watching the minute hand move one grid at a time. It felt like it had been a century, so long before he saw the minute hand reach the ten-minute mark.
“Big brother, it’s time.”
Huo Youqiao opened his eyes as if he had been waiting for this moment. He took out the thermometer and handed it to Ye Zhi. Ye Zhi took it and looked carefully, his eyes widening when he saw the reading, “39.5 degrees, should I call a doctor?”
“It’s a normal phenomenon.” Huo Youqiao sat up, “There’s no need to call anyone, and the other party will feel uncomfortable coming here.”
The pheromones between them repelled each other, and during Huo Youqiao’s sensitive period, the pheromones were tens of times stronger than usual, making others feel uncomfortable.
“Then you should take a fever reducer.” Ye Zhi took out the medicine and handed it over, asking again very seriously, “Can you take it?”
“Yes.” Huo Youqiao reached out, and Ye Zhi placed the pill in his palm. Then he hurriedly stood up, “I’ll go pour you some water, please wait a moment.”
Huo Youqiao pursed his lips and stared at his retreating figure. Because of his urgency, his footsteps were loud. In his impression, he had never made such loud footsteps when walking, so Huo Youqiao listened carefully until he ran back.
Seeing him swallow the pill, Ye Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief, “What would you like for dinner? I’ll make it now.”
Huo Youqiao originally didn’t want to eat. In fact, during the two days of his sensitive period, he didn’t eat anything other than drinking water because he had no appetite at all. But when Ye Zhi asked, a scene he had seen before came to mind, so he answered, “Noodles, the instant noodles you made last time.”
Ye Zhi didn’t expect Huo Youqiao to remember the noodles he made, feeling a bit embarrassed about his past simplicity. Since Huo Youqiao wanted to eat, he naturally wouldn’t refuse or be perfunctory. He almost put all his cooking skills into those two bowls of noodles, even frying the egg very carefully, fearing that it might burn a little.
When he brought out the noodles, Huo Youqiao had already come down.
He changed into a set of home clothes, but his hair was still casually combed. The redness on his face had subsided slightly, but the corners of his eyes were still red, and he didn’t look much better than before.
