CHAPTER 218: CHAPTER 218: SENTIMENTS (4)_1

Just as his hand touched her back, a sensation like an electric jolt shot through him, causing Young Master Ye’s body to stiffen inexplicably before he immediately recovered.

If Shangguan You had been awake, she would definitely have flung Young Master Ye’s hand away and slapped him several times.

"Young Master, I’ll guard you," Ye Qiu said coldly. He then kicked a nearby doctor, sending him tumbling under the bed, an unsightly obstruction getting in the way.

"Mhm," Young Master Ye replied softly. He then sat cross-legged, placed his hands firmly on her back, and continuously channeled his Spiritual Energy into her body.

The surrounding Spiritual Energy was sparse. It had been somewhat better at Xiangshan, where her body could automatically absorb Spiritual Energy. However, she had been hastily sent back here, where there wasn’t enough. Her collapse was due to the complete exhaustion of her Spiritual Energy, so she wouldn’t regain consciousness until it was replenished. That was why even the hospital couldn’t find anything wrong with her.

The soft touch of her skin beneath his hands made Young Master Ye’s heart flutter inexplicably. He collected his thoughts and transmitted his Spiritual Energy into her body, little by little. Her body was like a dry well, now crazily absorbing the Spiritual Energy from him.

Young Master Ye’s Spiritual Energy rapidly depleted, and beads of sweat subtly formed on his forehead. Half an hour later, he slowly removed his hands from her back and gently laid Shangguan You flat on the bed.

"Young Master," Ye Qiu said, quickly turning to support Young Master Ye.

"I’m fine. Help her get dressed," Young Master Ye commanded with a wave of his right hand, his complexion somewhat pale. He turned his gaze toward the window. Although he really wanted to look, he knew something of Shangguan You’s temperament. If she knew he had seen her naked body while she was unconscious, she would be even angrier with him.

"Yes," Ye Qiu responded and began to dress Shangguan You.

"Young Master, she’s dressed."

"Mhm," Young Master Ye answered. He turned his head, his face still pale, and quietly sat on the edge of her bed. His large hand softly glided over her cheek, feeling her smooth skin.

His hand lightly traced her eyebrows, forehead, cheeks, nose, and cherry-red lips, his fingers lingering on them. He suddenly remembered the sensation of their lips touching the last time.

Young Master Ye’s heart began to flutter unexpectedly. To act on his thoughts—that was his way.

"Close your eyes. Shut off your Divine Sense," Young Master Ye commanded blandly, his deep eyes sweeping past Ye Qiu, who stood by the window.

"Yes, Young Master."

Young Master Ye nodded in satisfaction, a slight smile curling his lips, revealing a captivating expression. He murmured to himself, "You’ve saved me twice. As repayment, I shall bestow a kiss upon you. This request is by no means excessive. Since you’re not speaking, I’ll take it as your consent. I will collect my reward myself. You can keep your eyes closed and continue to sleep."

Young Master Ye chuckled, then leaned down. His large hand secured her as his sensual lips gently pressed against her cherry-red ones. He gave her lips a light kiss before reluctantly letting go.

"Although you look cuter like this, I still prefer the little wildcat you. Remember this kiss—I’ll have you repay it slowly once you’re well."

Young Master Ye whispered softly in her ear. Shangguan You was the first person to catch his interest. Therefore, whoever had harmed his person would pay the price. He wouldn’t allow anyone to touch what was his—not even by accident.

"Ye Qiu." After a while, Young Master Ye stood up. He took one last look at Shangguan You on the bed before turning away and coldly calling out.

"Yes, Young Master," replied Ye Qiu.

"From now on, you will stay by her side, responsible for her safety. Treat her as you would treat me. I don’t want the mistake that happened with Ye Ying to occur again," Young Master Ye said, his eyes narrowing dangerously as he looked at Ye Qiu.

Ye Qiu’s body trembled slightly. This was the real Young Master Ye. The gentle Young Master Ye from before had felt unreal.

"Yes, Young Master. Ye Qiu will definitely protect Miss Shangguan," he vowed.

"Good. I will be in the cemetery for the next few days, absorbing Spiritual Energy. If there’s anything you can’t solve, find me there," Young Master Ye instructed coldly, then his dark figure vanished from the room.

Ye Qiu wiped the sweat from his forehead. He glanced at the Purple Jade Bracelet on Shangguan You’s wrist, then quickly scattered the powder in his hand into the air before his figure flashed and also disappeared from the room.

With the two of them gone, the doctors who had been lying on the floor opened their eyes in confusion. They exchanged puzzled looks and then swiftly got up. Seeing Shangguan You still in a deep slumber on the bed, they all let out an inexplicable sigh of relief.

They had actually fallen asleep—what on earth had happened? They looked at each other, a silent agreement passing between them not to mention their brief slumber on the floor. The doctor who had been kicked felt a burning pain in his waist, but since no one else spoke of it, he certainly wasn’t going to bring up such an embarrassing incident.

"AHEM." Chief Physician Yang coughed lightly, breaking the awkward silence. "Where had we left off with our examination?" he then asked, resuming the conversation.

As everyone began to speak, the atmosphere in the ward lightened. Shangguan You felt incredibly exhausted and just wanted to keep sleeping. But as a warm current flowed into her body, the fatigue gradually dissipated, leaving her feeling warm and exceptionally comfortable.

Just as she was comfortably drifting off, a commotion disturbed her. Shangguan You’s brows furrowed. She opened her eyes in dissatisfaction and sat straight up in bed. Looking at the group of doctors in white coats, her mind felt a bit foggy before she slowly began to recall the events of the fire.

"My grandparents! How are they?" she asked anxiously.

"She’s awake! Miss Shangguan is awake!" The discussing group froze when they saw her sitting up. Upon hearing her speak, they finally reacted, their expressions turning to surprise and delight.

"Go tell Commander Shangguan and the others that Miss Shangguan has woken up!"