After the Second Playthrough, the CP-Less Female Lead Kneels and Begs Me for Forgiveness [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 4

Zhao Shuangbai slowly controlled the bowl with her spiritual power, bringing its rim close to Shao Xibei’s lips.

The clear water flowed into her mouth through the gaps in her lips. It was only then that Shao Xibei realized just how thirsty she truly was.

As she drank slowly, Shao Xibei didn’t forget to observe Zhao Shuangbai.

The woman felt like the ice and snow of the Northern Realms—piercingly cold and intimidating, yet undeniably powerful. When her phoenix-shaped eyes were slightly cast down, her presence was particularly overwhelming.

At this moment, Zhao Shuangbai was looking down at Shao Xibei with those very eyes.

[She is truly beautiful!]

Whose voice was that?

Zhao Shuangbai remained composed. She pulled the bowl away and asked, “Are you still thirsty?”

Shao Xibei couldn’t hear. She carefully deciphered the words through lip-reading and shook her head hesitantly. She wasn’t entirely sure if Zhao had asked about her thirst, but she couldn’t help but add internally: This woman’s lips are so exquisite, I really want to take a bite.

Zhao Shuangbai heard the voice again. There were only the two of them in the room, but she hadn’t seen the person in front of her speak. Where was the sound coming from?

[Ah, being tied up in these things is so uncomfortable. When can they be taken off?]

Zhao Shuangbai locked her gaze onto Shao Xibei, who was lying on the stone bed with a dull expression. She took two steps forward, faint spiritual power already manifesting in her hand.

She remembered Fang Si saying that the mortal’s external wounds had long since healed; the bandages were optional.

Fine threads of spiritual energy, like tiny scalpels, delicately sliced through the bandages wrapped around Shao Xibei’s body, including those on her head.

What seemed like a slow process to Zhao Shuangbai felt instantaneous to Shao Xibei. In the blink of an eye, she felt a sudden coolness all over. She was still wondering why Zhao Shuangbai had suddenly leaned in so close.

Feeling the chill, Shao Xibei felt goosebumps rising. She whispered softly, “Cold.”

[So cold, but at least that restricted feeling is gone.]

Zhao Shuangbai frowned. She was certain now—the voice came from the mortal before her. However, a more troublesome issue had arisen.

Fang Si hadn’t put any clothes on her.

With a speed nearly invisible to the naked eye, Zhao Shuangbai pulled a garment from her storage bag and draped it over Shao Xibei. The faint flush at the tips of Zhao’s ears, however, was hard to ignore.

How can this mortal be so fair and tender… even that place is pin—cough, cough.

Why am I still thinking about it!

Zhao Shuangbai’s expression remained largely unchanged, but for some reason, Shao Xibei felt like Zhao’s complexion was flickering between pale and flushed.

Everything below Shao Xibei’s eyes was covered by Zhao Shuangbai’s outer robe. Her nose was filled with Zhao’s scent.

[Is this Beauty Zhao’s clothing? It smells so good. I feel like I can’t get enough of it.]

Zhao Shuangbai heard the voice again, and for a moment, her face went blank. She turned her head and met Shao Xibei’s eyes.

Shao Xibei’s eyes were very dark yet translucent, shaped beautifully like peach blossom petals, with long, straight lashes. Looking into them, Zhao Shuangbai saw only a wooden dullness—the eyes were beautiful, but they seemed to lack a soul.

Or perhaps that was just a facade. For a rare moment, Zhao Shuangbai felt a spark of curiosity.

Shao Xibei wasn’t paying attention to Zhao’s internal state. She was trying to move her fingers. Despite several attempts, they wouldn’t budge. She had sensation, but no control.

Sigh, this life is truly full of misfortunes.

“Senior Sister Zhao, is it convenient for Yunyan to enter?” A soft voice reached Zhao Shuangbai’s ears.

Shen Yunyan? What was she doing here?

Zhao Shuangbai felt a slight dislike for this person and hadn’t intended to let her in. However, thinking of the unfinished duel from earlier today, she replied, “Enter.”

Zhao Shuangbai reached for another garment to cover the girl further, but the moment the words left her mouth, Shen Yunyan practically darted inside.

“Forgive the intrusion, Senior Sister.”

The words were directed at Zhao Shuangbai, but her eyes were fixed on Shao Xibei, lingering pointedly on the clothes that clearly didn’t belong to the patient.

The sudden appearance of Shen Yunyan made Shao Xibei’s heart skip a beat. Her PTSD was acting up.

Zhao Shuangbai sensed something was off. She asked, “What is your business?”

Shen Yunyan turned her head with a shallow smile. “Senior Sister, I’ve come for my friend. I heard she was with you and rushed over immediately.”

“I wish to take my friend back to care for her, so as not to trouble you further. That is the reason for my visit. Please do not take offense.”

Zhao Shuangbai’s eyes were cold, giving off an aura of heartlessness. She didn’t answer immediately. Instead, after a long silence, she asked unhurriedly, “How can you prove you are her friend?”

She hadn’t missed the way the mortal’s pupils contracted the moment Shen Yunyan appeared. Many people had that reaction when facing her, and she knew it was a sign of fear.

Shen Yunyan’s expression didn’t waver. “Senior Sister, I may not be able to ‘prove’ it, but could you let me speak with her?”

Zhao Shuangbai: “No.”

Shen Yunyan was speaking too quickly for Shao Xibei to keep up, so she didn’t catch a word of it. However, she clearly saw Zhao Shuangbai say, “No.”

Is Shen Yunyan trying to beg Zhao Shuangbai for something? Clearly, Zhao isn’t interested.

These events hadn’t happened in her previous life, so Shao Xibei could only guess.

[Dog Shen got rejected hard. Hehe, that makes me happy.]

Zhao Shuangbai’s gaze swept over Shao Xibei. ‘Dog Shen’? She must be referring to Shen Yunyan. It seemed they were far from friends.

“Enough. I need to practice my sword.” The implication was clear: leave if there’s nothing else.

The smile remained on Shen Yunyan’s lips, but the warmth in her eyes had vanished.

“Senior Sister, Ah Xi is my friend. I should take her back to look after her.”

Zhao Shuangbai remained expressionless. “If you call her, will she answer you?”

Shen Yunyan: “May I try?”

Without waiting for an answer, she crouched down and leaned close to Shao Xibei. At that moment, Shao Xibei’s skin crawled. Images of her heart being carved out seemed to resurface.

[AAAAAAH! So scary! Dog Shen, get lost!]

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