Chapter Eighty-Five

  Once, a man constantly fantasized about the day he would meet again the girl who was always on his mind.

  At that time, he was dressed in a handsome and elegant attire, with a gentle and warm smile on his face, which made her fall in love at first sight.

  Perhaps, even if she already had someone in mind, he could still create an opportunity to get to know her and become her confidant. His elegant and handsome words and deeds would definitely leave a good impression on her.

  Perhaps someone around her was injured and he treated them himself, letting her know that his medical skills were exceptional, and she admired him for it...

  He had thought many times about the situation of meeting her again, and at that time, he was melancholy and sorrowful in his heart, but amidst that pain, there was endless expectation and joy.

  But his past fantasy was so beautiful, however, when he really met her again, it was so unforgettable, gloomy and haggard, even the heart of death had!

  That one sentence "big uncle", was like a sharp knife, fiercely stabbing into his heart in an instant. The man's heart shattered, his face changed, and he immediately went berserk.

  The woman standing beside the man heard Han Xi's words and her face first showed a slight pause, then immediately burst out laughing.

  Just then, when she saw the man's entire face had turned green and his head seemed to be emitting smoke, the woman couldn't help but cover her mouth with both hands to stifle her laughter. However, those eyes that were filled with mirth seemed to be silently saying something to the man.

  Look! Not listening to mother's words, suffering is right in front of you!

  "Uh..."

  The meaning in a woman's eyes, men have seen it before, but one face is even greener.

  Fortunately, however, the woman on the ground only said that one sentence before closing her eyes again and fainting.

  Looking at the woman who had already fainted, the man's face was speechless and remorseful.

  Because she didn't know, her appearance made him extremely excited and thrilled as if he was walking on clouds, but also because of her first sentence, he instantly felt the taste of falling from high clouds to a deep abyss!

  Uncle!?!

  Is he really that old?! The man wondered in his heart.

  No one knows a child better than the mother. Upon noticing the man's confusion, the woman quickly reached into her bosom and pulled out a small copper mirror, which she handed to the man.

  When the man saw that big fellow with a full beard and disheveled hair in the small copper mirror, he was struck by lightning again, being charred on the outside and tender on the inside...

  Waaah, his image... is completely ruined...

  ……

  The next day.

  The east side slowly rises at dawn, casting a golden light of ten thousand zhang in the east, dispelling darkness, and the earth is bathed in the warm sunshine of early morning.

  In Death Valley, as the morning rises, birds in the forest flap their wings and shuttle happily in the lush trees. The cheerful bird calls, 'chirping', are like singing the most moving songs, which is really pleasant to hear!

  Under the crisp bird calls, Han Xi's eyes slowly opened from a deep sleep.

  She only felt a sharp pain in front of her eyes, causing Han Xi's pupils to tremble for a moment, and she quickly opened a slit before closing her eyes again.

  There was still a stinging pain on her body, as if she had been run over by a large truck. The pain made her frown and grit her teeth, unable to help but let out a low moan.

  Moreover, it was also the stinging pain on her body that made Han Xi's eyes involuntarily clear up a bit, and she thought of what had happened yesterday.

  Yesterday, she entered Death Valley and knocked down a man-eating bird, but accidentally fell into a pit.

  That pit was extremely deep, like a bottomless pit. She kept rolling and rolling until she finally fainted.

  Where is she now?

  She shouldn't be in that cave anymore. Because if she were, there wouldn't be such dazzling sunlight and that thick fragrance of medicine...

  With a puzzled mind, Han Xi's eyes slowly opened, first adapting to the dazzling light, then slowly rolling her eyeballs, carefully surveying the place where she was now.

  This is a very simple but clean room.

  The room is not big, but a sparrow may be small, but it has all its internal organs.

  Purple elegant curtains fall, with the gentle breeze slowly swaying, a beautiful romantic arc.

  In front of the big bed is a floor screen, on both sides are placed several simple wooden tables and chairs, brown carved wooden wardrobe...

  After looking around, Han Xi's eyes came to a conclusion: she had been rescued.

  But in this desolate mountain and wild valley, a death valley full of danger, who exactly saved her!?

  With a hint of doubt in her mind, Han Xi suddenly heard the sound of footsteps coming from afar and getting closer. There was also a strong smell of medicine that grew thicker with each step.

  Upon hearing this, Han Xi's mind wandered again, and she seemed to recall a bearded uncle during her daze, could it be that he was the one who saved her?

  In her mind, through the purple curtain that was hanging down, Han Xi saw a tall and majestic man walking in from the large carved wooden door.

  Although the man was not wearing the dark blue long shirt he had seen last time, but a light green long shirt, his long hair like seaweed was neatly tied into a ponytail by a light green ribbon, high on his head, revealing his tall and broad back.

  However, although she hadn't seen the man's face, just that broad back figure was enough for Han Xi to guess that this man must be the uncle she saw last night when she was half asleep.

  Just as Han Xi Tong was thinking, the man in green clothes seemed to have noticed the gaze that had fallen on him from behind and slowly turned his face around. He walked over with big strides, and in his hand, he held a bowl of medicine emitting a strong fragrance.

  A tall figure strode towards Han Xi Tong, his back to the light, making it impossible for her to see his face clearly. With the added obstruction of the floor curtain, all she could make out was the general outline of the silhouette.

  However, when Han Hui saw the man walking towards her, she knew he had saved her and felt grateful. Her red lips opened, and she expressed her heartfelt thanks.

  "Was it you who saved me? Thank you, mister."

  Due to physical discomfort, Han Xi Tong's voice was slightly weak, but not lacking in warmth and charm, like a mountain stream, making people listen with rapt attention.

  The man who was already close to Han Xi's eyes felt a softness in his heart, with a hint of stealthy joy and fluttering, holding the medicine bowl in his left hand, and his right hand was about to lift the curtain that separated them.

  The corners of his mouth, because of the soft and moving voice of the woman on the bed, brought up a warm and elegant smile, but that smile was immediately struck down by the woman's last words!

  Uncle!?!

  Damn it, why is it uncle again!?

  Would he be forever trapped in her mind as that uncle figure?!

  At this thought, the man's smile froze on his face, and his eyes were filled with regret, remorse, and helplessness.

  And this guy's cold eyes, when the man had already walked to her bedside, but there was no movement, couldn't help but actively reach out and lift the purple curtain that separated them.

  The first thing that catches the eye is a tall and sturdy figure.

  A light green long shirt, with a slightly tight fit on the upper body, perfectly showcasing his robust figure.

  There was also that one big hand holding the medicine bowl, extremely thick and sturdy, with fair skin, distinct joints, long fingers, very wide but also good-looking.

  In a subtle way, it seems as if this pair of large and powerful hands can hold up a piece of the sky for you!

  Following the broad body and looking up, Han Xi's eyes originally thought that what she would see was the face full of stubble from last night. Unexpectedly, when she saw the face of the man in green clothes, Han Xi's eyes widened in shock, filled with incredulity and astonishment.

  All I see is an extremely handsome and sunny face.

  That face, as if carved by a ghost axe, has a pair of pitch-black and deep-set eyes, a full and white forehead, a strong and perfect jawline, paired with a straight nose bridge and slightly plump lips, giving off a feeling that is wild, resolute, and extremely masculine!

  Although his appearance is not stunning at first glance, he belongs to the kind that is very pleasing to look at, wild and delightful!

  But at this moment, the man's face was stiff and looked in Han Xi's eyes, making Han Xi's eyes suddenly feel like they had been struck by lightning, and he suddenly woke up, vaguely sensing why the man's face was stiff.

  After all, the man in front of her looks like he's only twenty years old, but just now she called him "uncle", anyone would find it unacceptable, right!?

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's eyes flashed a hint of panic, and she opened her mouth as if to explain something.

  My heart is even more distressed, I don't know if I've been rolled into a daze, and I actually called a twenty-year-old man "uncle", and I don't know if he's very angry now.

  If it were her, she would be unhappy too!

  But that's not her fault! Last night, she clearly saw a man who looked very much like him, but somehow this man suddenly changed into someone else. Did she just dream it up and got it wrong!?

  Thinking in her mind, Han Xi Tong quickly opened her mouth and hastily spoke to the man with a stiff expression in front of her.

  "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to call you uncle just now. It's all my fault, I must have seen wrong or had a dream last night, and dreamed of an uncle with a full beard, so I thought it was that uncle who saved me, which is why I called you that. Actually, you don't look like an uncle at all... really..."

  When Han Xi saw a big uncle on the left and another big uncle on the right, the man's mouth twitched involuntarily. However, when he saw the little woman on the bed, with a panicked look of fear that he would misunderstand and get angry, the man could only let out a deep sigh in his heart.

  It's not her fault after all, he was really like an uncle last night...

  He has lived for over 20 years and has never been concerned about his image. Every time he goes out, he is forced to simply dress up a bit. However, every time he studies Dan medicine, he immediately enters a state of complete absorption. Except for washing his face once a day to refresh his mind and casually putting on a set of clothes, everything else is ignored.

  Even if his mother often nagged him, he ignored her and continued on his own.

  This time, after he picked the immortal grass and brought it back, he once again threw himself into research and completely forgot how long it had been since he last shaved his beard.

  At that time, he didn't care at all. After all, he was in Death Valley, and except for his mother, who else would see him? Unexpectedly, heaven played a trick on him, and he actually met the person he had been thinking about day and night when he was at his most disheveled...

  There was a feeling of wanting to cry but having no tears, however the man still tightly suppressed his emotions in his heart, and then opened his mouth to speak.

  "It doesn't matter."

  The man's voice was low and husky, extremely sentimental.

  "Huh? Oh, okay then..."

  When Han Xi heard the man's words, she paused for a moment, then smiled slightly.

  "Was it you who saved me? Thank you."

  Han Xi's eyes sparkled with a smile as she spoke, the curve of her lips warm and captivating, like a pear blossom unfolding, breathtakingly beautiful.

  At this sight, the man's dark eyes flickered for a moment. His heart skipped a beat, his heart racing like a drum. More than that, he was secretly delighted.

  After all, he had been waiting for this moment to meet her again for a long time.

  He had thought that he and she were destined to be together but not meant to be, after all when he saw her back then, although he didn't know her identity, he knew that she already had someone in her heart.

  Because in that year, in the plum blossom forest, she danced with a fluttering swan-like movement, her eyebrows and eyes filled with coquettish charm, but all of this was only for another man to appreciate.

  At that time, he knew that the woman who had fallen in love with him at first sight already had another man in her heart.

  Moreover, the man was handsome with clear eyebrows and eyes, standing together with her they were a perfect match, made in heaven!

  At that time, his budding love was heavily struck down.

  She knew he had a crush on her for a long time, and it would be better if he forgot about her. But who knows, the more he tried to forget her, the more he thought of her.

  That kind of longing is simply impossible to describe with any pen or ink.

  So he had no choice but to paint a portrait of her and hang it in his study, where he could see it whenever he was free, thinking of her and alleviating the pain of missing her.

  Now, with the woman who had been on his mind every day standing in front of him and smiling sweetly at him, the man felt as if his entire heart was filled with honey, feeling extremely sweet.

  He wished time could stand still at this moment, even if it was just quietly watching her, he felt content.

  In his mind, the man was stunned for a moment, until he noticed the girl's slightly pursed lips, and then he suddenly came back to himself, his handsome face awkward, involuntarily flushing with two faint red clouds.

  It seemed as if he was trying to cover up his own embarrassment at being caught off guard, the man slightly lowered his eyelids, cleared his throat lightly, and then said.

  "It's actually Big White who should be credited with saving you."

  "Who is Da Bai?"

  When Han Xi heard the man's words, her face slightly froze, and there was a hint of doubt in her eyes.

  But in response to her words, it was not a man, but a thunderous tiger's roar.

  Just then, as the man's words fell, the big white dog that was originally basking in the sun outside suddenly perked up its ears and heard its owner mention its name. It let out a loud bark and quickly jumped into the room through the open window.

  That perfect action, agile movements, just like the best athlete, showing off their most perfect moment in front of everyone!

  Actually, just now, a sudden tiger's roar made Han Xi's eyes widen and her face stiffen. Immediately afterwards, she saw a huge white creature jumping in from the window, and Han Xi was completely stunned.

  All she saw was this big white tiger in front of her, its fur as white as snow, without a single impurity, its limbs strong and muscular, with smooth lines, a tiger-like head, bright eyes staring straight at her.

  On the other side, the man in green clothes changed his expression slightly after seeing Da Bai jump in, as if he was afraid that Han Xi would be frightened.

  After all, such a big white tiger, if anyone else saw it, would also be terrified.

  Her red lips parted slightly, and the man in green clothes was about to explain something, but he saw a brief glimmer of Han Xi's pupils, and as soon as she came back to her senses, her lips opened again, and she immediately let out a cry of surprise.

  "What a beautiful big white tiger! Is it yours?"

  "Uh, yes, you... why aren't you afraid at all?"

  Watching Han Xi's eyes, she had just seen Da Bai and was only slightly stunned for a moment. Immediately, a pair of beautiful eyes shot out dazzling light, her face full of surprise and joy. That look, where was there any hint of fear!?

  At this sight, the man's handsome face was stunned, and his face was full of surprise and astonishment.

  After all, the reaction of the woman in front of me is indeed different from ordinary people!

  "Haha, this big white tiger is yours, so why should I be afraid!"

  Han Xi's eyes gazed at the man in green clothes and said with a smile.

  Actually, when she heard the tiger's roar just now, her heart was indeed shaken. However, when she saw this huge creature jump in and look at her with no hostility in its eyes, she knew that this big white tiger must be the "Big White" mentioned by the man in front of her.

  After all, I have also raised a little tiger myself, and as for the habits of tigers, I actually know them.

  As soon as she thought of Xiao Hu, Han Xi's eyes couldn't help but think of Xiang Shuang Ran.

  It's been more than two months now, I don't know how Xiang Xiao Ran is doing these days.

  On that day, although she was under the influence of a sedative drug, she had an intimate relationship with Yang Lie.

  But after all, this thing has happened, just like some mistakes have been made, and she wants to make up for it, but it's too late.

  And now, Xue Ze is still angry with her, right? After all, when he saw that thing back then, the gaze he gave himself was filled with anger, sadness and hatred!

  He must be someone who never wants to see her again in this lifetime!?!

  Thinking of this, Han Xi's heart tightened, and a hint of sadness flashed in her eyes.

  Unexpectedly, her hand went soft, and it seemed that she was nudged by a fluffy thing, which slowly brought Han Xi back to her senses. She saw this majestic white tiger, which at the moment looked as gentle as a big cat, constantly rubbing its huge head against her small hand, seemingly acting coquettishly.

  Han Xi Tong couldn't help but smile and her face lit up with joy as soon as she saw him.

  "So cute, hehe..."

  Han Xi Tong smiled as she slowly stroked the big white tiger's head with her hand, feeling the incredibly smooth and silky fur that made her heart excited and refreshed.

  Although she also raised a small tiger, the little tiger was just an ordinary breed, but this big white tiger, whether in modern times or here, is extremely precious and rare.

  In the past, these big white tigers were associated with terrifying man-eating, but now looking at this over 200-pound massive creature like a gentle little kitten, playing coquettishly by my side, it's really not ordinary cute.

  She also thought Han Xi Tong had liked animals since she was a child, so she was immediately attracted to Da Bai.

  However, the man in blue clothes came to his senses and saw that Han Xi's attention was all on Da Bai. He looked at her soft little hands falling on Da Bai's head, so gentle, smiling like a flower, but his heart gradually felt a sour feeling, and he actually became jealous of Da Bai's treatment.

  However, that hint of vinegar was just for a moment. Immediately afterwards, the man in green seemed to have thought of something and opened his mouth to speak.

  "The medicine is going to get cold soon, you drink it first and then talk."

  "Oh, okay, thank you."

  Taking the medicine from the man in green, the medicine was no longer hot. Han Xi looked at the black medicine in the bowl, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, but she still drank it all in one gulp.

  The bitter taste in her throat made Han Xi frown and wrinkle her cute nose, she stuck out her pink tongue, seemingly unable to withstand the difficulty of drinking this medicine.

  However, she didn't know that her unintentional action just now had softened someone's heart.

  I just think this little woman in front of me is so lovely and natural, without any pretence, lovable to the extreme.

  The corners of his mouth curled up, and a gentle smile slowly appeared on the resolute face of the man in green.

  That smile, warm and indulgent, with a hint of pampering in his eyes, almost drowned everyone.

  Perhaps this, even the man himself had not realized. And because of being entangled by the bitter taste in his throat, Hanhee didn't notice it either, she just felt like her mouth was dying of bitterness. She really wanted to drink water.

  It seemed as if he had sensed Han Xi Tong's thoughts, and the man said in a low voice.

  "After taking the medicine for half an hour, you can drink water, otherwise the medicine will not work. If it tastes bitter, eat a honey date first."

  The man in blue said that his long hands seemed to change magically, and an extra honey date appeared. Then he handed it over to Han Xi's eyes.

  Han Xi Tong saw it, perhaps she really felt bitter to death in her mouth, so without thinking, after seeing the honey dates in front of her, she immediately opened her mouth and ate them, but didn't notice at all that her previous action was ambiguous.

  Although Han Xi Tong did not notice it, it does not mean that the man did not notice it.

  The feeling of fingertips was so gentle, although that feeling only lasted for a moment, but it made him shudder all over.

  He only felt a numb and tingling electric current, which quickly spread throughout his body from the soft lips that had just touched him, making his heart skip a beat. His heartbeat accelerated, pounding fiercely, revealing an abnormal heart rate.

  That uncontrolled heart, at this moment, is completely filled with her. In his eyes, what he sees is also the little woman on the bed who eats with relish.

  Looking at that small face, already clean and white, so pure, clean and bright, just like a white lotus born out of the mud but not stained, made his heart flutter with excitement, his heart racing...

  At this moment, he wished that time would stop moving and stay still at this moment, so he could accompany her by her side...

  Unfortunately, the man's hope was soon shattered.

  Because, Han Hui's eyes, who was savoring the honey dates in his mouth, suddenly had an epiphany, as if he thought of something, and his eyes widened, looking at the clean clothes on himself.

  A light purple robe, not the men's clothing he wore when he first came to Death Valley!

  What's going on here?! Did someone help her change into clean clothes? But here, she only saw the man in front of her, it couldn't be...

  "My clothes, uh..."

  Because she was too surprised, Han Xi forgot that there was still a honey date in her mouth. In her excitement, she accidentally swallowed the pit of the date into her throat.

  It felt like something was stuck in his throat, and he could hardly breathe.

  Han Xi's small face turned white in an instant, her eyes bulged, and she immediately covered her neck with both hands.

  Seeing Han Xi's face full of painful expression, the man in green clothes guessed something as soon as he saw it. His handsome face changed, and his big hand stretched out to pat Han Xi's back.

  As soon as the small honey core flew out of Han Xi Tong's little mouth, Han Xi Tong finally let out a long sigh.

  After all, just now almost choked to death because of this small apricot kernel, although, dying is nothing new, but dying from this thing, that's really too embarrassing!

  And this man in green saw Han Xi finally spat out the apricot kernel and finally let out a breath.

  "Are you okay?!"

  "It's all right now, thank you..."

  Seeing the man's worried face, Han Xi's heart was even more moved.

  Actually, she was too excited just now, even if the man in front of her helped her change clothes. Anyway, she wasn't some ignorant little girl, and looking at the genuine concern on the face of the man in front of her, a true gentleman, she knew that even if she really had something happen to her, he absolutely wouldn't take advantage of her, would he?

  Just as Han Xi Tong was thinking about it, the man in green on the other side knew what Han Xi Tong wanted to ask and immediately explained without waiting for Han Xi Tong to speak.

  "The clothes on your body weren't changed by me helping you, but rather I..."

  "Hey, is that girl awake yet? Good timing, I've also finished cooking lunch, we can eat together now."

  With a clear and melodious female voice, a petite and slender woman had already stepped in with big strides.

  Han Xi Tong heard this and involuntarily turned her head to look over there.

  Only this young woman was seen, extremely youthful, with icy skin and jade-like complexion, smooth as cream, her appearance was charming and alluring, with red lips and white teeth.

  The expression between his eyebrows was surprisingly similar to that of the tall and sturdy man in front of him.

  Han Xi Tong took a glance and couldn't help but speak up.

  "This girl is your... sister!?"

  As soon as Han Xi Tong spoke up, the entire room immediately fell silent.