Mute Beauty

Chapter 95: Reliable

Wei Rumei: "Shall we take a walk in the yard? It rained last night, and the temperature is cool and pleasant now. You're leaving in a few days, and I've been so busy that I haven't had the chance to see you more."

Ran Ling shook her head, smiling faintly as she pointed upstairs, indicating that she needed to go up first.

Wei Rumei chuckled, "Are you that eager to go back and keep your precious company?"

She never pressured her juniors. "Alright then, I can stroll around by myself. While you're at it, ask Little Yu what she wants to eat; I'll have the servants prepare it. For the remaining time, you two can stay together in the estate."

Ran Ling smiled and nodded, turning to head upstairs.

Unlocking the door and pushing it open, she found Yu Ting in the same position as half an hour ago: lying on her side, half sprawled with a pillow cradled in her arms.

Ran Ling moved lightly, sitting at the edge of the bed. The mattress sank slightly, but it didn't wake the sleeping woman.

Yu Ting's face was buried in the pillow, her long hair a tangle covering her features, revealing only her smooth nose and one closed eye. Her skin, usually rosy and healthy, looked pale now. Her long lashes, prominent brow, and gentle features indicated she wasn't having any bad dreams.

It was already ten in the morning. Ran Ling had pulled her to bed before nine the previous night, and she had slept for a solid thirteen hours, still in a deep slumber.

Seeing her so comfortable, Ran Ling felt a playful urge, like a cat watching a kitten sleep. Bored, she wanted to wake her up to play. She gently stroked Yu Ting's long hair and poked her cheek with her fingertips.

Yu Ting furrowed her brows, stirred awake, and looked at the woman in front of her with a dazed expression.

Ran Ling remembered that Yu Ting could get grumpy if woken up too soon. But now, she saw Yu Ting let out a soft hum, reaching for Ran Ling's hand to press it against her face, shifting forward in the covers, her nose brushing against Ran Ling's thigh.

Her mood was stable, and she seemed quite submissive in front of Ran Ling.

"What's wrong?" After a moment, she turned her face up to look at Ran Ling, her voice soft and sleepy.

Ran Ling had always thought Yu Ting looked cuter while asleep, but now she felt that she looked even more endearing awake.

Ran Ling shook her head and told her it was nothing. Leaning down, she caressed Yu Ting's cheek and placed a kiss on her temple.

Under the warmth of Ran Ling's gentle body, Yu Ting blinked, immediately thinking: So she woke me up just to kiss me.

After the kiss, Ran Ling covered Yu Ting's eyes with her palm.

Yu Ting's lashes fluttered against her hand, like a small insect struggling. After a moment, they settled, and Ran Ling slowly removed her hand, seeing that Yu Ting had drifted back to sleep.

Ran Ling stayed put, letting Yu Ting rest her face against her thigh, quietly watching her sleep peacefully.

Yu Ting slept until the afternoon before finally waking up.

When she opened her eyes, she found no one beside her. Drowsily, she rolled over, the soft mattress and fragrant jasmine scent making her feel at ease. She recalled the intimate moment from the morning when Ran Ling had woken her, and a smile crept onto her lips.

Even though she had slept until now, she still felt sleepy. Hugging her pillow, Yu Ting closed her eyes again. Although tired, her thoughts were filled with Ran Ling, subconsciously repeating her name. It wasn't long before she was fully awake, climbing out of bed.