sbdcsierra Chapter 009 is really good.
Chapter 009 is really good.
"This is..." Lin Qiye struggled to sit up, watching Bai Muxi place the casserole on the dining table, the aroma becoming even stronger.
Bai Muxi didn't look at him, but simply ladled herself a bowl of soup and said in a flat tone, "Come and drink some soup when you're awake. You... you used up too much energy last night."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qiye blushed, the scene from last night still vivid in his mind.
He scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, then threw off the covers and got out of bed.
As soon as I stood up, I felt my legs go weak and my lower back ached.
"Hiss..." Lin Qiye grinned. It seemed that the difference in physical ability between a quasi-martial artist and an ordinary person was truly significant.
Bai Muxi saw all of this, and the corners of her mouth curved upwards almost imperceptibly, but she quickly returned to her usual aloof demeanor.
She furrowed her pretty brows slightly and said with a hint of disgust, "Go take a shower! You stink!"
Lin Qiye was immediately embarrassed. He looked down and smelled himself. The sweat from last night mixed with an indescribable odor, which did not smell very good.
He quickly replied, "Okay, okay, I'll go right away!"
Then he dashed into the bathroom.
Moving into a new house is really great.
Although the government-allocated resettlement house is not large, it has all the necessary facilities.
Most importantly, I no longer have to wait in line with my parents and three younger siblings to use the only bathroom, just like I did at home.
Hot water gushed from the showerhead, washing away the fatigue and grime from his body, and gradually clearing Lin Qiye's chaotic thoughts.
Soon, Lin Qiye finished washing up, wearing only a towel around his waist, and walked out of the bathroom while drying his wet hair.
Because of his "hard work" last night and the slight increase in his attributes, his physique seems to be more defined than before.
Although not yet muscular, the outline of a few abdominal muscles is faintly visible on his flat stomach, exuding the health and vitality unique to young men.
Bai Muxi was sitting at the dining table when she heard the noise and subconsciously looked up.
When her gaze fell on Lin Qiye's faintly visible abdominal muscles, her breath hitched, and her cheeks flushed uncontrollably, as if they were on fire.
She hurriedly looked away, her heart pounding uncontrollably, and even her ears felt hot.
This man... his physique seems... pretty good?
How come she never noticed before?
No, she never had a chance to notice before!
Bai Muxi bit her lower lip, trying to calm herself down.
Lin Qiye didn't notice her momentary unease and went straight to the dining table to sit down.
Looking at the milky white soup in the bowl, which seemed to contain some unfamiliar medicinal herbs and chunks of meat, it emitted an enticing aroma.
He picked up the spoon and carefully took a bite.
The delicious broth instantly bursts on the taste buds, a warm current slides down the throat into the stomach, and quickly spreads to every part of the body, dispelling fatigue and soreness.
"Delicious!" Lin Qiye couldn't help but exclaim, the soup tasted unexpectedly good.
Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashed in Bai Muxi's eyes, but her tone remained calm: "This is 'Strengthening Essence Soup,' made with the bones and flesh of some low-level exotic beasts and a few warming herbs. It's good for restoring physical strength. If you... if you're like you were last night... well, you can drink more."
As she finished speaking, her voice lowered and a blush rose to her cheeks.
Lin Qiye sensed the concern in her words and felt a warmth in his heart.
He looked up and gazed earnestly at Bai Muxi: "Thank you, Muxi."
Bai Muxi felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, so she avoided his eyes and said in a low voice, "What are you thanking me for? We're partners, these things... are just what I should do."
Her voice was very soft, but Lin Qiye heard it clearly.
"Partner..." Lin Qiye murmured these two words in his heart, a strange feeling growing in his heart.
He said no more and focused on drinking his soup.
After finishing a bowl of hot soup, Lin Qiye felt most of his fatigue dissipate and his strength was restored.
He looked at Bai Muxi and noticed that she was also sipping her soup, though the blush on her face hadn't completely faded.
Bai Muxi felt Lin Qiye's gaze lingering on her face. She paused in her soup-drinking, looked up to meet his eyes, and asked somewhat awkwardly, "Is there something on my face?"
Lin Qiye smiled slightly, his eyes gentle and focused, and said without any pretense, "It's really beautiful."
These three simple words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples in Bai Muxi's heart.
"Whoosh!"
Bai Muxi's cheeks instantly turned bright red, like a ripe apple, and even her ears turned crimson.
She glared at Lin Qiye reproachfully, her tone tinged with embarrassment and annoyance: "You smooth talker!"
Although she said that, a hint of barely perceptible joy and shyness flashed in her eyes.
What woman doesn't like to hear compliments?
Especially in this ambiguous morning atmosphere, praise from one's partner.
To cover up her embarrassment, Bai Muxi quickly changed the subject, putting on a stern face and reminding her, "Eat quickly, and then hurry up and go to work. Today is your first day, so don't be late."
Lin Qiye smiled and nodded, then asked, "And you? What are your plans for today?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Muxi's eyes flickered, and her movements paused slightly.
She put down her soup bowl, hesitated for a moment, and then said in a slightly uncertain tone, "I...I might be pregnant..."
"The terminal's automatic detection function prompted me to get checked this morning... I've already scheduled a detailed examination at the community health center tomorrow..."
Although Lin Qiye had already learned of this news through the system and was prepared for it.
But upon hearing Bai Muxi say it herself, he immediately put on a look of surprise and delight.
"Really?!" Lin Qiye's eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he had heard some incredibly good news.
Seeing his delighted expression, Bai Muxi felt a mix of emotions welling up inside her—expectation, trepidation, and a sense of relief that everything had finally settled.
She nodded slightly and affirmed, "Yes, it's highly likely, based on the physiological indicators monitored on my personal terminal this morning."
Upon hearing this, Lin Qiye grinned and chuckled, proudly boasting, "Looks like my efforts last night were quite effective!"
"You!" Bai Muxi was both embarrassed and angry at his blunt and somewhat teasing words, and her cheeks instantly turned bright red.
She grabbed a napkin from the table, crumpled it into a ball, and pretended to throw it at Lin Qiye, scolding, "Don't talk nonsense! Eat your food!"
Her coquettish and slightly angry appearance, however, had a unique charm in Lin Qiye's eyes.
Seeing this, Lin Qiye quickly raised his hands in surrender, but still had a smug smile on his face: "Okay, okay, I won't say anymore, let's eat, let's eat."
He knew Bai Muxi was shy, so it was best to keep things brief.
However, he was secretly delighted.
Overnight, not only was the miraculous system activated, but his partner also successfully became pregnant. This is the first step to becoming a winner in life!
Bai Muxi was both annoyed and amused by his smug look, as if he had gotten the better deal but was still acting innocent.
In the end, she just gave a soft hum and ignored him, continuing to drink her soup.
However, the slight upturn of her lips and the fleeting smile in her eyes betrayed her good mood at the moment.
After all, for a woman who longs to support her martial arts training with maternity benefits, the fact that she is pregnant so soon is undoubtedly great news.
This means that her plan to continue her training can begin sooner than expected.
For a moment, the atmosphere at the dinner table became somewhat awkward.
Joy, anticipation, and a subtle understanding born from a shared goal flowed quietly between the two.