Title: A Fake Holy Mother in the Zombie Apocalypse
Translator: Little Bamboo Spirit
Chapter 205 - Lu Xingchi usually looked indifferent and reticent, but he was actually a chatterbox (1)
Startled, Bei Nuan hastily looked at the taskbar and saw a countdown under the Witch's Prayer along with a description: the new moon grants you wolf ears. During the next eight hours, you'll be able to hear the thoughts of the target person.
Bei Nuan was still in shock when she heard Lu Xingchi's voice again.
(She's so soft.)
Bei Nuan: "..."
(So fragrant too.)
Bei Nuan: "..."
(It should be okay to touch her hair, right?)
Bei Nuan felt a hand caressing the back of her head and gently stroking her hair.
So this ability was real? She really could hear what he was thinking!
Bei Nuan perked up her wolf ears to carefully listen to his thoughts. Sometimes, his thoughts were vague and fleeting. They weren't fully formed sentences. She couldn't catch what he was thinking. Other times, she could clearly hear what he was thinking.
If she could hear better the closer she was to him, then this hugging position was excellent for eavesdropping.
Bei Nuan didn't move. She leaned on his chest and continued listening.
(It should probably be okay to kiss the top of her head, right? She might not be able to feel it.)
Bei Nuan fully mobilized every nerve on her head and quietly waited.
A moment later, she heard his inner voice again.
(It really is okay. She didn't feel it at all. Little fool, her reaction is so slow.)
Bei Nuan: ?
You're slow! You're a fool!
He slightly moved to adjust his posture, but the places he put his hands were still very gentlemanly. If anyone saw them, they would definitely think it was a hug between two siblings.
However, Bei Nuan knew better.
(What's she doing with her little hand? It feels itchy, a bit unbearable.)
Bei Nuan hastily drew her hand away from his chest and hugged his waist.
(She's hugging my waist. That's even harder to endure.)
Bei Nuan: "..."
His thoughts flashed by like lightning. Bei Nuan only caught one repeating thought.
(What to do? Want to kiss. Really want to kiss.)
(No, I can't.)
A while later.
(Still want to kiss. The door is locked. No one can come in. A comfortable bed. I want to press her onto the bed, and then-)
Bei Nuan was startled. Lu Xingchi, you pervert, get your mind out of the gutter.
Just as she was about to break out of his hug, she heard his voice. It shared the same sentiments as her.
(Lu Xingchi, what are you thinking? You're being a pervert.)
Bei Nuan thought; oh, he had that self-awareness?
(I just vowed that I wouldn't pressure her and that she could come to me for a hug when she's not feeling well. It hasn't even been a few minutes, and I'm thinking of pushing her onto the bed. That's too disgraceful.)
Bei Nuan thought; he was still pretty disciplined. But then, she heard him say.
(Besides, this isn't the right time. Her next few days…)
Bei Nuan rushed to squirm out of his arms.
"You're done? Don't want to hug any longer?" Lu Xingchi let go of her. His expression was like a pond without ripples.
"No." Bei Nuan took a step back.
"Oh, up to you. Find me if you want a hug again." Lu Xingchi also got up. He smiled at her and casually ruffled her hair.
From his calm tone to his gentle gaze and reserved posture, he seemed like a caring and loving big brother. He looked like a good friend that offered his arms to his friends when they were feeling lonely.
There was no hint of the ideas that were running through his mind earlier.
Bei Nuan admired him immensely. The truth couldn't be seen from his face at all. He was too skilled at pretending. He was absolutely a role model for people playing the werewolf role.
After Bei Nuan had turned around and was about to leave the room, she faintly heard his thoughts. His voice was a bit quiet because of the distance between them.
(My performance just now was pretty good, right? She'll seek me out the next time she wants a hug, right? Probably. Be steady. Play the long game…)
Bei Nuan quickly slipped out the door. Once she closed the door behind her, she couldn't hear anything. She let out a long sigh. Being able to hear someone else's thoughts was too scary. She was better off keeping her distance from him and not eavesdropping.
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