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Qian Mengmeng let out a sigh of relief: "That's great..."

You are superstitious! Crows are originally considered auspicious birds. In the case of crows, when they become too old to hunt, the younger crows continuously search for food for their parents. Great poets from ancient times, such as Bai Juyi, have praised crows in their poetry. Additionally, the three-legged crow mentioned in ancient myths refers to crows, which were regarded as totemic symbols by many tribes during the slave society.

Pei Haochuan raised his eyebrows, instantly rendered both amused and exasperated by her reasoning

Qian Mengmeng was taken aback, and when she came to her senses, she cautiously looked at Pei Haochuan's arm. On the fair and smooth skin, a bright red bite mark was glaringly visible before her eyes. If she was not mistaken, this bite mark might still bear the saliva she had inadvertently left behind.

Qian Mengmeng's breathing was shallow yet prolonged, and she slept soundly. As her head moved slightly, her soft lips brushed against the skin of Pei Haochuan's hand, warm and gentle

"Why are you so strange?" Pei Haochuan suppressed the laughter in his heart, his expression softening a bit compared to before, and he curiously asked, "Luoluo is not like a wild dog that bites; she is just a crow. Why are you so afraid?"

Pei Haochuan found it somewhat amusing to see Qian Mengmeng being so cautious.

Pei Haochuan, with an expression of anger, pinched Qian Mengmeng's still drowsy face, applying a strong grip that made her wince. At last, this made Qian Mengmeng give up treating his arm as if it were a chicken leg

Seeing Pei Haochuan squinting at her, Qian Mengmeng felt inexplicably guilty

Pei Haochuan pointed to her arms wrapped around his waist and asked helplessly, "So how much longer are you going to hold onto me? This time the incident happened suddenly, so I won't deduct your pay, but if there is a next time..."

Qian Mengmeng, feeling bewildered, touched her aching cheek, rubbing it while trying to recall what had happened

Isn't she the school beauty I saw in the infirmary before? Why is Pei Haochuan searching for her information online?

Understood, confidentiality agreement

Where is Qian Mengmeng? And why do his arms feel so heavy, to the point that they are almost numb and devoid of sensation

Pei Haochuan wore a stern expression and nodded slightly

He originally thought that Qian Mengmeng's fear of crows was due to some ornithophobia, but he did not expect her to seriously say such nonsensical words

She actually hasn't given in yet

It was almost a night without dreams

If it can be excused that she was startled by Luoluo last night due to the suddenness of the situation, it is still puzzling that this time, knowing of Luoluo's existence and having clearly made eye contact for a few seconds, she would still be frightened

Pei Haochuan endured for a moment, but still could not help but raise his other free arm, extending his finger to poke Qian Mengmeng's forehead and push her back. However, Qian Mengmeng quickly tilted her head, leaning onto the bed, and even pressed Pei Haochuan's hand beneath her cheek.

She hesitated for a moment, lifted a corner of the blanket that she had pressed beneath her, and symbolically reached towards Pei Haochuan's arm

Pei Haochuan's expression suddenly became even more unpleasant. His thin lips moved slightly, and just as he was about to say something to Qian Mengmeng, a hoarse caw interrupted his impending words. A jet-black crow feather fell from the air, landing conspicuously on the white bedsheet. It was evident that Pei Haochuan's pet crow had heard the commotion in the bedroom and had flown over from the living room

Qian Mengmeng expressed her confusion: "You are quite peculiar, aren't you? Raising a crow as a pet! It's said that encountering a crow brings bad luck. Don't you know that crows can affect one's fortune?"

Pei Haochuan narrowed his eyes slightly in displeasure, his fingers brushing over the distinct bite mark: "I haven't asked you yet, what do you intend to do?"

The curled-up figure shivering under the blanket did not seem to be feigned. Pei Haochuan, unusually, did not rush to drag the person out. After a moment of hesitation, he waved his arm at his pet, making a gesture. The ever-smart crow spread its wings and took to the air again, understanding the cue and flying out of the bedroom, concealing its presence.

Qian Mengmeng tapped her head, reminding herself not to think too much about all the chaotic matters. She did not know when the sky had brightened, and as she looked at the sunlight pouring into the room, she energetically convinced herself: "Earning money is what you should care about."

Qian Mengmeng shivered and immediately got out of bed: "It won't happen! There will definitely not be a next time!"

It is not relevant to you whether they are together or not

Suddenly, her hand was pricked by something hard. Instinctively, she looked down and saw a pure white iPad quietly lying beside the pillow, which lit up silently due to her touch on the screen

The sunlight after the rain streamed through the bright glass, spilling onto the small white bed in the room on the second floor. Pei Haochuan covered his forehead, which ached after a high fever, and opened his eyes, staring blankly at the snow-white ceiling, momentarily unable to recall how he had returned to his room

A gap was opened in the quilt, and Qian Mengmeng cautiously poked half of her face out from the gap, swallowed hard, and asked in fear: "Are they really leaving?"

He tried to pull his hand away, but was unable to do so, instead being held even tighter by Qian Mengmeng. Her smooth face rubbed against Pei Haochuan's wrist, and it was unclear what she was dreaming about as she murmured nonsensical words like "Don't put mushrooms in the braised chicken drumsticks".

Amidst Pei Haochuan's roar, Qian Mengmeng finally awakened. She opened her eyes in confusion, her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings as she gazed at him, her expression revealing a hint of innocence

What did she do

Pei Haochuan seemed to be scalded, his heart startled. Without considering whether he would wake anyone, he quickly withdrew his hand that was pinned down by Qian Mengmeng. However, Qian Mengmeng was even quicker; before Pei Haochuan could retract his hand, she mumbled something in her sleep, revealed her gleaming white teeth, and bit down on the flesh of his arm, hanging onto him completely.

Pei Haochuan snatched the iPad away, his expression turning cold. Qian Mengmeng curiously leaned over and asked, "Pei Haochuan, why are you searching for information on the goddess Misu? Perhaps I can help you with it."

The curiosity of Ba Gua was not satisfied and was instead met with threats. Qian Mengmeng nodded with little enthusiasm, planning to go to the first floor to get a thermometer to check his temperature. Just as she was about to close the door, she saw Pei Haochuan pick up the iPad, looking at the screen where Mi Su appeared, his expression heavy, lost in thought.

Pei Haochuan patted Qian Mengmeng's head through the quilt and said, "Alright, Luoluo has gone out, you can come out too"

"Mi ... ... Su?" Qian Mengmeng read the name in the search box on the screen in a dazed manner

Last time in the infirmary, Pei Haochuan looked quite strange. Could it be that after that chance encounter, he has developed feelings for Mi Su? ... However, one is handsome and the other is beautiful, so they do seem quite well-matched together ...

He chuckled lightly and said, "So you need not be afraid; it will not bring any disaster"

"How about..." Qian Mengmeng felt a surge of nervousness in her heart and cautiously suggested, "How about I help you wipe it?"

Pei Haochuan was taken aback, only to hear a sharp scream ringing in his ears, followed by a warm sensation approaching him, causing his body to stiffen instantly

Hey! Pei Haochuan let out a painful shout

The crow circled above the bedroom once, then landed on a cabinet not far from the two of them. Before Pei Haochuan could say anything, Qian Mengmeng reacted first. Under the gaze of the crow's eyes as dark as the night, she screamed and pulled the blanket over her, burying herself completely in Pei Haochuan's embrace

After a brief recollection, he vaguely remembered that he had a fever last night, returned to his room to rest, and that Qian Mengmeng had been busy taking care of him, constantly reminding him when he should take his medicine

"It hurts, it hurts!" Qian Mengmeng was pinched to the point of almost shedding tears, and she asked in a muffled voice, "What are you doing so early in the morning?"

Qian Mengmeng regretfully thought that after all these years, it was her first time having such a vivid dream, especially the sensation of biting into the chicken leg... Huh? Wait a minute, chicken leg...? Could it be...?

She had just dreamed of going to the market to buy a plump chicken and preparing a dish of aromatic and flavorful braised chicken legs, but before she could bite the meat off the chicken leg, she was startled awake by Pei Haochuan.

Pei Haochuan turned to lie on his side on the bed and responded dismissively, "No need, just go out"

Qian Mengmeng pouted in dissatisfaction and added fiercely: "Do not tell anyone else, otherwise, there will be a deduction in pay"

Pei Haochuan instinctively followed the weight of his heavy arm to the bedside, where Qian Mengmeng, who had not been seen for a long time, was currently hugging his arm and sleeping soundly by the bed.

Qian Mengmeng, wrapped in a small blanket, gazed in a daze at Pei Haochuan's softened expression. She had initially thought that this person was picky and indifferent, an unpleasant fellow, but now she felt that he was not so annoying after all. Although he had many demands, he was still a good person.