Chapter 174: She Calls Me Daddy
That night, because they were afraid of being jolted awake after falling asleep, under Si Jingzhu’s strong insistence, Sang Zhe ended up sleeping in the middle while Si Jingzhu and Shi Qingyan occupied either side.
Shi Qingyan seemed to be just talking big at first. But when it came time to lie down, Sang Zhe and Si Jingzhu looked tense and couldn’t fall asleep.
Only she, having formed a good habit in the hidden guards of the fairy gate, plopped down and fell asleep immediately.
It seemed like she was just kidding around with them about wanting to tease Sang Zhe and Si Jingzhu.
As the night wore on, Si Jingzhu looked nervous, huddled far away with the blanket.
Sang Zhe quietly turned to look at the soundly sleeping Shi Qingyan beside him.
I have to say, Shi Qingyan really looks good when she’s not causing a ruckus.
Especially with her breathing so steady and peacefully sleeping next to him. Sang Zhe couldn’t help but remember that time when Shi Qingyan took the youth potion and turned back into a child.
Thinking about how every night she would sleep so sweetly next to him or in his arms, listening to his stories.
Sigh. The little Shi sister was so adorable back then.
At least then, he could watch her sleep without worrying about being jolted awake.
Just as Sang Zhe was about to rein in his thoughts and drift off to sleep, a very soft whisper suddenly tickled his ear:
“What are you thinking about?”
“…Daddy~”
The voice carried a hint of mischief and allure, making Sang Zhe shiver as if he’d been electrocuted.
“Shi, Shi sister, you’re still awake?”
Shi Qingyan gently opened her beautiful eyes.
Her eyelashes fluttered lightly, and her gaze seemed to carry a hint of playfulness, as if asking why he wasn’t asleep and was just staring at her.
Feeling a bit guilty, Sang Zhe forced a chuckle and tried to turn over to continue sleeping.
But then, a hand quietly grasped his from beneath the covers.
Sang Zhe’s heart raced.
“I know exactly what Daddy was just looking at.”
With that gentle whisper, Shi Qingyan slowly took his hand, inching it towards herself.
Feeling the soft touch at his fingertips, Sang Zhe swallowed nervously.
“Uh, Shi sister?”
“You’d better not sleep with your back to me.”
Shi Qingyan giggled, slowly moving closer until she was snug against him.
Sang Zhe definitely dared not turn his back to her now.
Who knows what she might do once they got all cozy like this?
He nervously looked down at Shi Qingyan’s snowy soft cheek, feeling a bit uneasy: “What do you want to do, Shi sister?”
“Shh.”
Shi Qingyan made a silencing gesture.
Then Sang Zhe felt a delicate body snuggle into his arms.
With her little head resting on his chest, it seemed like all he had to do was lean down slightly to catch a whiff of her hair’s fragrance.
Sang Zhe instinctively reached out and wrapped her into his embrace.
Because during that time, he had almost always held her like this, letting her drift off to sleep peacefully in his arms.
Curled up in his embrace, Shi Qingyan behaved herself, not making any further moves.
She simply seemed somewhat enamored, deeply inhaling the scent on herself, and after a moment, her beautiful eyes became dreamy:
“Daddy’s scent…”
Sang Zhe forced himself not to look at Shi Qingyan’s face any longer.
Having such a curvaceous beauty cuddling him and softly calling him daddy was quite the visual shock, to say the least.
“Why is it that after I turned back to my original self, Daddy wouldn’t cuddle with me to sleep anymore?”
“…Wake up, Shi sister, that was just acting, I’m not really your dad—”
“As long as you want,” she suddenly blinked, her cherry lips brushing against Sang Zhe’s ear, her breath fragrant, “You’ll always be my daddy.”
Sang Zhe couldn’t help but shiver.
That was outright teasing!
What a scary situation! Why are these women all so good at this?!
Sang Zhe felt lucky he wasn’t that inexperienced virgin from his previous life who hadn’t even held a girl’s hand yet.
Otherwise, facing this kind of assault—even with Si Jingzhu beside him, he probably wouldn’t care and would just leap right in.
Now, Sang Zhe could only endure the tingles and cleared his throat:
“Shi sister, this isn’t right; we’re here on a mission… and besides, there are people over there.”
“I know.”
Shi Qingyan’s smile suddenly became mischievous: “Can’t you hear… someone’s breathing is getting heavier?”
Sang Zhe curiously turned his head.
Only to find Si Jingzhu peeking out from under the covers, her eyes filled with embarrassment and indignation.
“Ugh… you two are such shameless ones.”
“What’s wrong, Senior Sister Si? Want to join us?” Shi Qingyan chuckled, glancing at the blushing Si Jingzhu.
Si Jingzhu jumped in shock, quickly retreating back under the covers, not even daring to show her head.
…You had your chance and you blew it. Shi Qingyan sighed in her heart.
“Forget it, I’ll just cuddle with Daddy to sleep.”
With that, Shi Qingyan gently leaned against Sang Zhe’s chest, slowly closing her eyes.
But Sang Zhe felt depressed.
No, you’re not that little half-person tall girl anymore.
Now your figure makes it impossible for me to hold you and sleep without getting carried away; am I overestimating myself?
At that moment, Sang Zhe didn’t even know where to put his hands.
It felt like anywhere he placed them would be inappropriate.
Just moving a bit could lead to touching places he really shouldn’t.
In his arms, Shi Qingyan had an almost imperceptible smile, seemingly enjoying Sang Zhe’s awkwardness.
Feeling Sang Zhe’s tense body, she lazily stretched and deliberately rubbed against him.
Watching as Sang Zhe’s breathing grew ever more erratic, she appeared like a child who had successfully pulled off a prank.
“…Shi sister, stop messing around, let’s sleep.”
“Hehe.”
Not done having fun over here.
On the other side, Si Jingzhu, still hiding under the covers, couldn’t help but peep out again, watching Sang Zhe and Shi Qingyan.
She vaguely noticed that Sang Zhe looked a bit unnatural, his breathing rather heavy.
But she had no idea what was happening under the covers.
She couldn’t shake the feeling that the two of them were engaging in some shameless activities in a place she couldn’t see.
What on earth was happening under there?!
What are you two doing?! Ooooh.
“Wa-wait a minute…”
Si Jingzhu couldn’t help but pull at Sang Zhe’s back gently.
“I want to…”
But because she was too careful with her movements, Sang Zhe seemed completely unaware of her actions.
His full attention was still on handling Shi Qingyan’s advances.
Si Jingzhu could only slowly inch closer to Sang Zhe, finally resting her little head against his back, pouting in grievance.
“Take me with you… please.”
“Take me too…”
Her voice was barely above a whisper, as if she were talking to herself.
And on the other side, Sang Zhe had reached a silent agreement with Shi Qingyan, wrapping his arms around her and drifting off to sleep.
