Yu Jingchen fed Nan Zhiyun some things. Nan Zhiyun was very obedient today, eating whatever Yu Jingchen gave her.
Moreover, Nan Zhiyun no longer resisted taking medicine or having her body wiped. However, she still felt a little uncomfortable when Yu Jingchen was wiping her.
"Do you want to read a book later?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Hmm?" Nan Zhiyun was caught off guard by the question and subconsciously replied.
"I asked if you wanted to read a book to pass the time. It will be boring just staying here, so do you want to read those storybooks you like?" Yu Jingchen asked her.
"Mmm…" Nan Zhiyun responded. Yu Jingchen's heart stirred upon receiving a reply. Did her willingness to communicate like this mean there was some improvement?
"Besides this, is there anything else you want to do?" Yu Jingchen continued to ask.
This time, Nan Zhiyun shook her head. Yu Jingchen reached out and patted her head, "It's okay, just tell me if there's anything you want to do. As long as it's not bad for your health, you can do it, okay?" Yu Jingchen told her.
Nan Zhiyun looked at Yu Jingchen but said nothing. Yu Jingchen knew she was still afraid and therefore hesitant. But he wouldn't force her; they would take it slow.
"Don't be afraid, be a little bolder. I won't get angry at you, okay?" Yu Jingchen pecked at the corner of Nan Zhiyun's eye, catching her completely off guard.
"You can try to make requests of me, okay?" Yu Jingchen coaxed her into these actions. However, Nan Zhiyun was always dazed and hesitant, unable to let herself go.
"Tell me, what do you want? Or what do you wish I would do? Tell me, okay?" Yu Jingchen's voice was gentle and patient.
Nan Zhiyun raised her eyes slightly, like a startled fawn, afraid to speak, her gaze full of caution.
"Tell me, okay? What do you want to say? I'm listening, hmm? Be bolder, I won't be angry, I won't blame you, okay? So, tell me." Yu Jingchen's gentle persuasion made one unconsciously let down their guard.
Nan Zhiyun had never seen such a gentle Yu Jingchen, so she always felt a sense of unreality. But under his words, Nan Zhiyun's courage seemed to grow. She moved her lips, but the words she wanted to say still didn't come out.
"No rush, we'll take our time. What do you want to tell me, what do you want to say to me? Tell me slowly, okay? Don't be afraid." Yu Jingchen asked her.
"I..." Nan Zhiyun uttered a syllable but still lacked the courage.
"You what? Yun'er wants to say what? I'm listening, so don't be afraid. Whatever you think, you can say it, okay? We'll discuss it together, and we'll correct and solve it together, okay? If you keep it to yourself, you'll feel uncomfortable, right?" Yu Jingchen pressed on. He was determined to make Nan Zhiyun start communicating with him slowly today.
"Good girl, I'm listening. I'll wait for you to speak. Is there anything you want to tell me? Or any areas you want me to change?" Yu Jingchen held her, slowly tidying her clothes and hair. This action seemed to have been done countless times.
"I..." Nan Zhiyun spoke again, but then couldn't continue.
"It's alright, don't be nervous, don't rush, and definitely don't be afraid. Just speak slowly. There's no one else here but us. You can say anything you want, okay? This is our secret. I promise you, no one else will know, and I won't be angry, okay?" Yu Jingchen's voice was almost enchanting. Having spent so much time with Nan Zhiyun, he knew her best.
"...No..." Nan Zhiyun said two words, but the last word was too soft for Yu Jingchen to hear.
"What? I didn't hear the last word. Yun'er, tell me again, okay?" Yu Jingchen said, leaning slightly closer to Nan Zhiyun, his voice deep and captivating.
But Nan Zhiyun seemed to have lost her courage, her face looking a bit off, and blushing slightly.
"Yun'er, say it again, hmm?" Yu Jingchen looked at Nan Zhiyun. At such close proximity, Nan Zhiyun flinched. She mumbled something, and then her faint voice was heard. She said... "Don't... don't kiss..."
Huh? Yu Jingchen furrowed his brow. What?
"Don't kiss? Don't kiss where? Hmm?" Yu Jingchen's lips curved slightly. What was this girl saying? She only said this after so long?
Nan Zhiyun was confused by Yu Jingchen's question. Were there places not to kiss?
"Don't kiss here?" As Yu Jingchen spoke, he leaned in and kissed the corner of Nan Zhiyun's mouth. Nan Zhiyun froze.
"Or don't kiss here?" Then he kissed Nan Zhiyun's cheek. Nan Zhiyun was stunned by Yu Jingchen's actions.
"Or..." Yu Jingchen said, about to kiss Nan Zhiyun's face, when Nan Zhiyun finally knew to dodge.
Seeing her action, Yu Jingchen's heart filled with joy. Did she finally know how to react?
"You dare to dodge now? Hmm?" Yu Jingchen teased her with a smile. But Nan Zhiyun's movements stiffened upon hearing him, fearing she might upset Yu Jingchen.
"It's okay, I like it very much. Yun'er can do this in the future too. If you don't like something, tell me. Let me know you don't like it, that you're unwilling, okay?" Yu Jingchen straightened Nan Zhiyun's posture. Looking at such a cautious girl, his heart melted.
Nan Zhiyun timidly looked up at Yu Jingchen, as if to confirm he wasn't angry. Seeing him smiling, she finally felt a little relieved.
"Good girl, don't be afraid, okay? Just like before, express whatever you feel. I won't be angry, hmm?" Yu Jingchen stroked the top of Nan Zhiyun's head.
"Yun'er doesn't like me touching you, does she?" Yu Jingchen asked her. Nan Zhiyun bit her lip but dared not nod.
"Tell me boldly, don't you like it? If you don't say it, I'll assume you do." Yu Jingchen said this deliberately, wanting to encourage Nan Zhiyun to voice her thoughts.
"Scared…" Nan Zhiyun uttered these two words. Yu Jingchen was slightly taken aback; he hadn't expected this.
He then stroked her head, "Don't be afraid, it will get better, okay?" Yu Jingchen felt a pang in his heart. It was all his fault.
Nan Zhiyun didn't respond. Yu Jingchen smiled at her, "If you don't like me doing this in the future, tell me directly, okay?" He didn't directly agree.