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Chapter 224: Chapter 224: No One in the Garden
Han Yi silently watched her, and after a while, he replied, "Brother just feels a bit regretful..."
He held her hand in his own palm, gently caressing it, his voice deep, "Brother seems... to have accidentally missed your growing up."
Han Jiaojiao was stunned, then laughed, "What silly things are you talking about, Brother? Haven’t you always been by my side?"
Han Yi smiled faintly and said nothing.
Han Jiaojiao didn’t think much of it and moved her other hand in front of Han Yi, happily saying, "Brother, look, I’ve controlled the water molecules to form vines similar to those of the Space-Time Beast, so the range of attack can be much larger, just like conducting electricity. My Ability can be transmitted through water, isn’t it super amazing?"
Han Yi nodded, "Mhm, baby is very impressive."
Han Jiaojiao, pleased with the praise, chattered on, "It’s just that the sensitivity isn’t quite enough yet, if the length exceeds six or seven meters, the tail end becomes hard to control... and Ability transmitted to the tail end has a significant delay, plus if the speed is too fast, the water molecules tend to disperse, and the cohesion isn’t good enough... I still need to practice more... I’ve tried incorporating the toxin secreted by Cotton Candy, and the effect is very good, it’s just a pity Cotton Candy can only secrete a limited amount of venom per day..."
Han Yi quietly listened to her speak, not interrupting her. His feelings were indescribable, neither heartache nor bitterness, neither pity nor sourness could accurately describe his feelings at that moment.
He had always thought that keeping her under his wings and tenderly caring for each other was enough.
He had always thought that letting her grow up carefree, innocent her whole life, was enough.
But he was wrong, he had still made a mistake...
His sister, in a time he was not aware of, in places he did not know, had shed tears, had bled, and then grew up quietly.
In that world where he could not intervene, he lost her.
Han Yi’s gaze lingered on Han Jiaojiao’s face. — How ridiculous, he thought he had her, but in reality, he had already lost her once...
Han Jiaojiao kept talking to herself, "...Brother, have you noticed that Cotton Candy’s appetite has gotten bigger? It’s hardly ever seen nowadays, not coming home until it has had its fill outside, it has gotten so fat... Brother?"
Suddenly tense, then falling into a familiar embrace. Han Jiaojiao lifted her head, her lips meeting Han Yi’s.
Their lips and tongues intertwined wildly, the passionate kiss seeming to devour her whole, Han Jiaojiao barely managed to have the thought flash across her mind: What is Brother doing again?! ... Why is he acting like a lustful ghost these days!
Barely managing to break the kiss, Han Jiaojiao quickly struggled out of Han Yi’s embrace, jumped down from his lap, and covered her blazing cheeks, looking around left and right.
Han Yi chuckled, "Don’t worry, no one would dare enter the garden."
Han Jiaojiao stamped her foot in embarrassment and huffed, "Even if there’s no one, it’s still not okay!"
Actually, Han Jiaojiao truly misunderstood Han Yi this time; he hadn’t planned on doing anything in particular, just that his thoughts had become downcast, and he couldn’t help kissing her, wanting to confirm the reality before his eyes.
But seeing Han Jiaojiao in this charmingly petulant manner, her tender pink lips pouting slightly, innocent and enticing, coupled with her voice being sweet and soft, stirred his heart and swayed his mind, making him want to do something more.
Han Jiaojiao, seeing the change in Han Yi’s eyes, how could she not know his thoughts? Her heart skipped a beat! She turned around and was about to run! — Last time in the day-lit study’s warm pavilion, although embarrassing, there was still a bed! In broad daylight in the garden though... Han Jiaojiao didn’t dare to imagine!
She hardly ran two meters before being wrapped in an invisible force.
Han Jiaojiao could only look sadly at Han Yi and plead, "Wuwuwu Brother... can we go back to the room..."
It wasn’t just any ordinary rear garden, this was the Royal Garden; just walking out of the garden would take over ten minutes! Not to mention walking back to the palace they lived in, how could Han Yi agree.
He slowly pulled Han Jiaojiao back using his spiritual power, Han Jiaojiao looked back to see Pepper on the stone table, seemingly aware of what was about to happen, and made room for Han Yi, slowly moving down the table and walking away!
Han Jiaojiao was on the verge of tears: "Traitor!"
She was pressed against the stone table by Han Yi, who kissed her fiercely. Desire swept over her like a storm, making Han Jiaojiao feel as though her lips were nearly crushed. Embarrassed and anxious, she pushed him several times but couldn’t move him; instead, her attempts seemed to excite him even more. With a stretch of his large hand, he easily pinned her hands above her head, while his other hand began to undo her clothes...
"Brother... no, we can’t!...." Han Jiaojiao didn’t understand why her brother had recently become different, acting inappropriately regardless of the time or occasion when he was supposed to be a calm and composed person.
Han Yi nibbled at her delicate, snowy neck, his voice sounding bewitched, "Brother loves you... baby, brother loves you..."
This voice softened Han Jiaojiao’s heart. Though she still felt shy and unbearable, her body stopped resisting, letting him do as he wished.
...
Han Jiaojiao felt like she was falling apart, and finally, Han Yi let her go.
Han Yi held her, limp and powerless in his arms, gently patting her back, soothing her slowly.
Han Jiaojiao nestled in Han Yi’s arms and didn’t speak for a long time, truly exhausted. She didn’t even bother to get dressed and rested her head on Han Yi’s chest, breathing lightly.
"Are you really angry?..." Han Yi remembered that last time she had been upset about something in the warm pavilion but the little girl couldn’t bear to stay mad at him, so she had soon forgotten it.
Han Jiaojiao pursed her lips and gave a grievance-filled "hmm."
Han Yi laughed, "Is this really worth your anger?"
Han Jiaojiao shot him a sideways glance, "What if someone saw us? How embarrassing would that be!"
Han Yi burst out laughing, "Alright, alright, don’t be mad, baby. Brother promises not to do it outside anymore, okay?"
Han Jiaojiao sat up, her face serious, "Not outside, and not during the day either."
"Okay, brother will listen to the baby," Han Yi readily agreed.
Assured by his promise, Han Jiaojiao finally felt at ease. She would later realize that a man’s words are not always to be trusted.
—The next morning, Lu Changyuan had Yan Xiao deliver a city map to Han Yi, along with a list.
Yan Xiao, holding back his laughter, lowered his head, not daring to let Han Yi see the smile on his face.
Because the list was particularly long... just like a shopping receipt a housewife brings home from the supermarket.
Han Yi read the list from start to finish, shook his head silently, and chuckled, asking, "Who else is going?"
Yan Xiao quickly adjusted his expression, looked up, and replied, "Xiaoliang and I will go with you."
"Is everything ready?"
"The car, gasoline, first aid kit, food, and drinks are all prepared."
At these words, Han Yi nodded slightly, put away the map and the list, and checking his watch, said, "Let’s leave in an hour."
Yan Xiao answered and then turned to leave.
Han Jiaojiao was in the inner room eating porridge. Hearing them in the main room talking about leaving, she simply put down her spoon and began drinking from the bowl. Han Yi came in and saw her doing this, laughingly said, "What’s the hurry, we still have an hour." 𝔫𝔬𝖛𝖕𝔲𝖇.𝖈𝖔𝖒
