Chapter 45 - I can still feel the soft thing

"Why is he coming after you?" Han Ye asked as he leaned against the wall with his arms folded.

As she scratched the back of her head, Xiao Lei thought about it before saying, "We… We had a little misunderstanding… "

"If Murong Yu's the guy, then the only one who can protect you and your kid would be Director Shenlong. The Lion's Herd is quite old, but the history is not as old as the Shenlong House," Han Ye said with a serious tone. He thought for a moment before adding, "Don't worry about this… I'll talk to Director Shenlong and see what we can do."

"Thanks…" Xiao Lei said sincerely.

Han Ye waved his hand nonchalantly before saying, "Why don't you take a rest first? I'll get some ice for your bruise. Ice it, then you should sleep."

She nodded. After all, she was feeling quite tired after running around here and there.

Han Ye then went to the kitchen and searched around until he found the first-aid kit. He then took the reusable ice bag and filled it with some ice from the fridge. When he saw the loaf of bread on the kitchen counter, he figured that she would be hungry, and so, he made some sandwiches for her.

Once he was done, he took everything into the room.

Knock! Knock! Knock!

"Come in!" Xiao Lei shouted.

When Han Ye walked in, she was sitting at the couch, sorting out the food.

"Erm… I'm a little hungry…" Xiao Lei murmured.

"Thought so…" Han Ye lifted the platter of sandwiches slightly before saying, "I made you some sandwiches. I bet this is better than whatever you have in your bag now… Seriously, just throw them away."

Xiao Lei did not say anything, but she went over and took the filled ice pack and the plate of sandwiches from Han Ye before thanking him.

The two stared at each other for a few seconds before Han Ye said awkwardly, "I have to work tomorrow. I'll try and see if I can schedule another meeting with Dr. Phillip either for tomorrow or the day after."

"Alright… Goodnight then."

"Night," said Han Ye. He then glanced at the ice pack and murmured, "Don't forget to ice your stomach…"

Once he finished speaking, Han Ye walked out of her room and went into his room. When he closed the door, he could finally relax. Looking down at his now tenting bottom, he sighed before he murmured, "Let's get rid of you. Please behave next time. Just because she's beautiful doesn't mean that you can get up whenever you want."

Even though Han Ye could not tell why, but whenever he saw Xiao Lei, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. It was odd to him. As someone who had been attending various functions with DX, Han Ye had seen his fair share of beautiful women, and yet, none of them ever piqued his curiosity as much as this Xiao Xiao Lei.

And none had ever gotten such a reaction from his "little brother" as well.

….

That night, he had one of the longest hot showers that he had in ages. It took him three rounds in the bathroom before he was exhausted enough that he could fall asleep. Unbeknown to him, in the middle of the night, while he was sleeping like a dead log, someone came into his room.

Like usual, Han Ye was having that dream where he was drowning again. His body was covered with sweat as he moved around in his sleep.

"Help me!" thought Han Ye as he struggled to swim to the top. One of his arms felt heavy for some reason. Still, he thrashed around in the seemingly endless water as he tried to reach for the surface. His desire to live was stronger than anything else. When he felt something soft, he immediately grabbed onto it even though he could not see clearly what was it that he grabbed.

Then, he heard a soft m.o.a.n which woke him up from his sleep immediately.

Han Ye's eyes fluttered open and with half-closed eyes, the first thing he saw was the ceiling. Heaving a soft sigh, he then closed his eyes again. "Oh, I'm at the hotel…"

"That dream was much more vivid than usual…" muttered Han Ye. He tried to move his right hand but he felt something heavy sleeping on it and he was touching something soft. "I can still feel the soft thing that I grabbed… Wait..."

His eyes flew wide open immediately.

When he glanced at the thing he grabbed, he immediately had the shock of his life! Xiao Lei was sleeping next to him and his right hand was squeezing one of her b.r.e.a.s.ts.

Still sleeping and oblivious to what was happening, Xiao Lei m.o.a.ned and murmured, "Nngn… Yunjie… I'm sleeping…"

"F*ck!" Han Ye cursed inwardly as he released his hand from her b.r.e.a.s.t. His face was completely red as he glared at the woman who was sleeping next to her. He could not believe that he had just upset a woman's modesty! And he did not even know how?!

Han Ye called out sharply, "Xiao Lei?"

To his surprise, instead of waking up, Xiao Lei turned over and hugged him tightly as she murmured, "Yunjie, I'm cold… Don't leave me…"

Han Ye gulped worriedly. Thank god he went a few rounds with his hand yesterday. Otherwise, he would never be able to face anyone again after today.

"Xiao Lei, I'm not your husband!" Han Ye said sternly.

Still sleeping, Xiao Lei murmured, "Yunjie... Zhihao is sick… We need money…"

Han Ye sighed as he looked at the woman with sympathy. "What kind of life had she went through that even in her sleep, she's still thinking about money…" thought Han Ye.

Suddenly, Xiao Lei tightened her grip on him and tears fell down from the corner of her eyes as she mumbled, "Daddy… Mummy… I miss you…"

Not knowing what to do, Han Ye could only lie on his back and gently patted her back to comfort her. He had considered waking her up, but after yesterday's incidence, he felt like that was not a good idea.