She rejected his kindness.
Lu Wei frowned, feeling another faint pang in his chest.
Qiqi was startled at the sight. "Senior Brother, are you okay?"
Lu Wei shook his head. "I'm fine. It might just be another rejection reaction..."
Seeing her senior brother's handsome brow slightly furrowed, Qiqi felt a pang of sadness. Suddenly, she remembered her ability—when Rong Yi felt unwell, she could heal him. Could her "instant therapy" work on her senior brother's condition?
No time like the present!
Qiqi was a woman of action. She immediately stood up, feigning weakness in her legs, and collapsed into her senior brother's arms...
Lu Wei held the beauty in his arms, momentarily stunned. "Qiqi?"
Qiqi buried her head against his chest, wrapping her arms around his waist over the blanket. "Mm, Senior Brother, thank you!"
Her voice was full of gratitude, but the tips of her ears turned red.
Lu Wei looked down at the girl, captivated by her shy demeanor, forgetting the pain in his chest.
Qiqi's long hair cascaded as she nestled against her senior brother's chest, murmuring, "Senior Brother, thank you! Since my parents passed away, no one has ever cared for me or been this good to me..."
Her tone was sincere.
Lu Wei paused, then a gentle smile spread across his face. He slowly reached out a hand, softly stroking the girl's silky hair, an indescribable tenderness surging in his heart. "Ah, Qiqi..."
But Qiqi, still leaning against his chest, took the chance to undo one of his buttons!
She darted out her small, delicate tongue and lightly licked her senior brother's chest!
The warm, masculine body carried a faint scent of disinfectant...
"Qiqi?" Lu Wei stiffened, completely dumbfounded...
"Hehe, sorry, Senior Brother, your button came undone!"
Qiqi quickly buttoned it back up, then pulled the blanket up to Lu Wei's chin before sitting up straight, looking serious.
"Senior Brother, do you feel any better?" she asked, her cheeks flushed but her eyes full of anticipation.
Lu Wei's hand felt empty as the girl's soft brown hair slipped through his fingers, no longer within reach.
A hollow sense of loss washed over him, and the ache in his heart returned. The sharp, stabbing pain made him furrow his brow slightly as he replied, "Much better. But could you still grab the medicine from the bedside table? I'll be fine after taking it."
Qiqi bit her lip in frustration—it seemed her saliva wasn't a cure-all after all! At least, it didn't seem to help her senior brother's heart condition.
Lu Wei took the medicine, but his condition didn't improve significantly. Still, Qiqi's actions had distracted him somewhat.
After resting a while, he called for the butler and had him bring a precious red sandalwood box.
Inside the box, on a dark velvet lining, lay an exquisite silver ring.
The ring was clearly a treasure, with ancient patterns etched into the band and a large green gemstone set into it.
"This ring is called 'Demon Repeller.' It's been passed down through our family. They say carrying it can ward off evil spirits and prevent demons from clouding one's mind."
Lu Wei solemnly removed the ring and placed it in Qiqi's hand. "Qiqi, take it."
What? He's giving me a family heirloom? This is way too precious!
Qiqi was startled and quickly refused. "No, no, Senior Brother! How could I accept something so valuable that's been passed down through your family?"
She wasn't an expert on jewelry, but even the box alone told her the ring was priceless! Besides, the butler standing nearby looked reluctant, confirming that this was indeed a treasured heirloom of the Lu family.