The Phoenix Reborn Book II

Chapter 162 Chengliu and Meilan Part I

A/N: Yak, want to warn first that .. three to four chapters going forward will feel very depressing. It will be a backstory between Meilan and Chengliu. Be careful of the weak-hearted. A little confession, the author is a bit crying right make these chapters hahahahaha!

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In the simple residence in the middle of the forest, a man was busy cutting a pile of wooden blocks. The hot sun makes sweat flow down the curves of the man's bare chest muscles.

A pair of bright chocolate beads watched the man closely. Each breath followed by the up and down of the chest, also tightening the muscles due to interest in the movement taken, nothing was missed the owner of the bead.

Able to feel someone watching him, the man also put an axe and turned to look at the terrace of the house.

“What made you notice me like that?” said the man, not one bit breathless after what he did. “You make me awkward.” A faint dimple that looked sweet appeared on both sides of the man's face, making him look adorable while scratching the side of his head.

The owner of the bright chocolate bead supported both cheeks with two hands. Then, he replied with a flat face, “Don't stop cutting wood, winter is coming soon and we should have stock,” replied the girl, it sounded so crisp to cover up his true heart. “I told you you can't stay here for free. You'll be kicked if you keep lazing.”

The man sighed helplessly while carrying the axe on his right shoulder. “Meilan, why are you so cruel to me?” ask her by pretending to be sad, one of the ways to joke with the girl in front.

Although the girl's tongue was so spicy, but the man knew how the girl named Meilan had been very kind to him. Not only did it save lives and treat her to recovery, but now the girl even let her stay in the place.

“You do not know yourself saying I am cruel, Lu Si,” Meilan replied with a flat face while standing from her seat and walking into the house.

The man called Lu Si frowned, feeling a little dissatisfied. “Stop calling me by that weird name. I told you my name was Chengliu, not Lu Si.”

Meilan's steps came to a halt, then she turned to look at Chengliu.

Seeing that the girl was only speechless while looking at him, Chengliu's heart was pounding. Whether or not this was because her memories no longer existed, but according to Chengliu, Meilan was the prettiest girl she had ever met.

Her wavy bright brown hair that reached the waist was perfectly matched with her pair of round golden brown beads. Sweet skin due to a slight sunburn combined with a height that only reached Chengliu's chest successfully made the girl look very adorable.

With her flat gaze that seemed unfriendly, Meilan replied to Chengliu's statement, “I told you that your name sounds unlucky, so I gave you another name.”

Not wanting to waste time by discussing unimportant issues, the girl said, “I'm going to the village today to visit a number of patients, do you want something?”

Chengliu shook his head. “No, thank you.” The man smiled sweetly. “I just need you to return safely.”

Hearing that, Meilan's eyes slightly enlarged, as if shocked. Then, a small laugh sounded along with a sweet smile on her lips.

Meilan waved her hand as she entered the house to grab her medicine bag. “Don't think being sweet will make you live free here, understand?”

“Of course not.”

That was the daily life of Meilan and Chengliu since fate brought them together. Take care of each other, take care of each other, and comfort each other whenever time permits.

In this world, they only have each other.

Even though he knew he had forgotten his memories, somehow Chengliu did not try to find his background at all. Something in the man's heart seemed to warn him.

On the other hand, Meilan was the same. He did not ask much regarding Chengliu's background and only let the man stay together. From the way the girl behaved, she seemed to have no objection because the man could help ease some heavy tasks, such as cutting wood blocks.

Until finally, four years passed in the blink of an eye.

At that time, the Eastern Plains experienced the heaviest winter for the last hundred years. Heavy snowstorms lashed for days, making it difficult for everyone to even survive.

Chengliu's face reddened, looking feverish due to the cold weather. His body was shivering, even the thick blanket he had prepared did not feel warm enough.

Looking at the terminally ill Chengliu, a worried expression enveloped Meilan's face. He pulled a blanket from his room and covered the man's body. His hand grabbed the man's hand and rubbed it quickly, trying to keep him warm.

“What's still cold?” meilan asked which was followed by a weak nod of Chengliu's head.

As a healer, Meilan had put all her abilities into treating the man. However, even with a powerful drug, if the weather does not support, then it is useless.

Meilan glanced at the fireplace that only had a little firewood left. If he uses it now, then tomorrow he has to go for firewood because the winter is still long.

‘No matter, the important thing now is to survive, Meilan's inner’ while standing from the edge of the bed.

However, just wanting to take one step, his hand was tightly grasped by Chengliu. The man shook his head.

“I can last ...”

Meilan's eyebrows are linked. “With such conditions?” He snorted ketus. “Do not joke,”. “Tomorrow storm will definitely subside, I can find firewood myself.”

Chengliu's head shook quickly. A woman wandering in the forest alone, isn't she the perfect meal for a beast or a bandit?!

Chengliu did not say anything, but he clasped Meilan's hand tightly. His face bent, not allowing Meilan to leave.

Seeing that, Meilan felt helpless. ‘Should ... I use ‘itu’?’ his mind glanced at space and time.

However, Meilan ended up dismissing the crazy idea.

‘No, no. I can't fight destiny anymore.’

“Hah .. hah .. hah ...”

Chengliu's heavy breathing could Meilan hear clearly. The girl bit her lip because of such a difficult situation.

Then Meilan woke up. ‘There is still one more way ...’ He breathed heavily. ‘I can't believe there will be a day where I will use this ridiculous way!’

As Chengliu's grasp weakened, Meilan took the opportunity to pull his hand loose. Then, his hand turned on his belt. Slowly, the girl took off her clothes.

As Chengliu struggled to stay awake, he suddenly felt a warmth enveloping his body. The comfort of the warmth gained made the man's consciousness slowly return, and he was able to open his eyes.

As soon as he saw a pair of slender hands encircling his waist, Chengliu's eyes were rounded.

‘M-maybe?!’

Prejudiced, Chengliu tried to look back.

However, his movements stopped when Meilan's voice was heard warning, “Don't turn your head and stay asleep. Otherwise, I'll make sure to gouge out both your eyes!”

Realizing what was really going on, Chengliu's heart was pounding extremely fast. He couldn't believe what was going on!

Meilan .. undressed to warm her body!