Chapter 8 : A Sweet Deal
Chapter 8: A Sweet Deal
“I want to stay with An’an~” Ye Yuyou said in a soft, coquettish tone.
“I refuse.” Shen Yi’an lay down, turning onto her side with her back facing Ye Yuyou. “Please leave. Otherwise, I won’t consider our past-life ties anymore.”
After her words fell, Ye Yuyou showed no intention of retreating. She glanced at the medicine on the bedside table and said slowly, “An’an, compared to that, having me with you will help you fall asleep better~”
Her voice was gentle and alluring. Shen Yi’an remained silent for a long time, giving no response.
“If An’an doesn’t say anything, I’ll take it as a yes~”
Ye Yuyou smiled knowingly—how could she not understand An’an’s thoughts?
An’an must have been tempted, yet still hesitating. At times like this, she just needed to take the initiative.
“It’s okay if An’an dislikes me. You can just ignore me~”
“….” After a moment of silence, Shen Yi’an turned over and, in compromise, lay in Ye Yuyou’s arms. “If it’s just this, then I agree.”
Sleeping pills had side effects, and without them, she struggled to fall asleep. Given that, this was a reasonable deal.
That was what Shen Yi’an thought—but her heart still couldn’t help but stir.
Even from her past life, the days and nights she had spent with Ye Yuyou were deeply etched in her mind. How could she forget so easily, or remain unmoved?
Whenever she fell into nightmares or couldn’t sleep, Ye Yuyou would always let her rest in her arms, gently soothing and coaxing her until she drifted off.
“Good night~ An’an~” Ye Yuyou softly stroked Shen Yi’an’s back. She felt happy—because they had taken another step closer.
Her touch was light and rhythmic—skills she had honed in her past life while lulling Shen Yi’an to sleep.
Gradually, wrapped in warmth and softness, drowsiness quietly overtook Shen Yi’an’s mind. Before long, she fell into a deep sleep.
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Morning.
Sunlight filtered through the curtains.
Shen Yi’an slowly opened her eyes, and a stunning sleeping face gradually came into view.
Looking at Ye Yuyou, who was still sleeping soundly, she was momentarily captivated—almost leaning in to kiss her.
Suppressing the restlessness in her heart, Shen Yi’an lay flat and stared at the ceiling, calming herself.
This arrangement was dangerous. She might unknowingly fall into it.
And yet… she had slept so well last night.
Her heart was filled with contradictions. If this continued, she would gradually grow dependent on Ye Yuyou again.
In the end, it was better to end this deal.
“Baby~ you’re awake~ want to sleep a little longer~?” Ye Yuyou murmured drowsily, pulling Shen Yi’an into her arms and gently stroking her back.
“Ye Yuyou, I need to talk to you.”
Shen Yi’an broke free from the embrace. Under Ye Yuyou’s puzzled gaze, she got up, got dressed, and sat on the bed.
“Our deal is over. After breakfast, you should leave.”
The moment those words fell, Ye Yuyou—who had still been immersed in happiness—instantly panicked.
“Why?! Did An’an not sleep well last night? I’ll do even better tonight—I’ll make sure you fall asleep!”
Her voice was full of pleading and self-blame. She thought she must have done something wrong, or perhaps let her emotions slip and disturbed Shen Yi’an.
“No. I slept very well last night,” Shen Yi’an shook her head.
“Then why? An’an, I can give you anything you want—as long as you agree to continue our deal,” Ye Yuyou said urgently.
“I changed my mind. I think this kind of close physical contact shouldn’t continue.”
As Shen Yi’an spoke, she slowly stood up. Ye Yuyou hurriedly grabbed her hand.
“Then we can just be friends! Let’s treat this as mutual help between friends!”
Her words made Shen Yi’an pause at the doorway. She turned back, looking at Ye Yuyou—whose eyes were brimming with tears—and said calmly,
“Starting tonight, don’t break into my home again. Otherwise, I’ll act in self-defense.”
Before Ye Yuyou could respond, the door was already closed.
The once sweet atmosphere instantly turned bitter. Ye Yuyou swallowed the words she wanted to say, lying dejectedly on the bed as she turned to hug the brown teddy bear that had long accompanied Shen Yi’an.
Every night before sleeping, Shen Yi’an would bring it to her bedside—not for any special reason, but because it had been her first friend, the first to keep her company.
She had replaced that bear, becoming the person Shen Yi’an relied on most.
She should have been like that—always by Shen Yi’an’s side… even growing old together.
But…
She was the one responsible for how things had turned out. The reason An’an resisted her so much… must have been because she had hurt her too deeply, leaving her utterly disappointed…
Meanwhile, Shen Yi’an had already finished washing up and was preparing breakfast.
As she watched the fried egg sizzling in the pan, arms suddenly wrapped around her waist.
“An’an smells so nice~”
Ye Yuyou pressed tightly against Shen Yi’an’s back, indulging in her scent.
“Ye Yuyou, as the eldest miss of the Ye family, don’t you have any sense of boundaries?” Shen Yi’an said coldly.
“I’m not the Ye family’s eldest miss—I’m An’an’s baby~” Ye Yuyou clung to her like a stubborn plaster, refusing to let go.
“Ye Yuyou, have some shame,” Shen Yi’an said, a hint of irritation in her tone. Yet despite Ye Yuyou not letting go, she didn’t resort to force.
‘An’an scolded me… I’m so happy~’
Ye Yuyou smiled faintly. Shen Yi’an was momentarily speechless before saying coldly, “Go wash up.”
“Okay~” Ye Yuyou obediently released her.
She walked into the bathroom and, seeing a new toothbrush placed on the rack in front of the mirror, curved her lips into a sweet smile.
As expected, An’an still cared about her.
“Ye Yuyou, there’s a new toothbrush there. Don’t use mine,” Shen Yi’an recalled as she carried breakfast to the table.
Hearing this, Ye Yuyou’s expression dimmed slightly. She put down the old toothbrush and picked up the new one to wash up.
Shen Yi’an sat at the table and began eating without waiting for her.
By the time she was almost finished, Ye Yuyou finally came out.
“Leave after breakfast,” Shen Yi’an said expressionlessly.
Ye Yuyou responded softly with an “Mm,” then sat down at the table. Watching Shen Yi’an about to leave, she said in a spoiled tone, “I want An’an to feed me. Otherwise, I won’t eat~”
“Eat or don’t,” Shen Yi’an replied while washing the dishes.
“If An’an doesn’t feed me, then I’ll come raid your house again tonight!” Ye Yuyou puffed up her cheeks in mock threat.
Shen Yi’an paused, then turned her head coldly. “I told you—if you come again tonight, don’t blame me for not holding back.”
Translator's ramblings:-
Poor yuyou~ I am very curious just what happened between them in the past that's making shen yi'an act like that despite being so deep in love before ah~
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