Ten Years of Yearning. My Love, Let Me Protect You.

"..." Sheng Ruming froze because his lie got caught in the next moment. But he continued the work he should do anyway, drying her hair. 

"..." Luo Lixi's heartbeat stopped for a second as horror and shame came the next moment, 'Oh no! I had to go to the Sheng Villa in the morning!'

Luo Lixi shot him an accusing look and tried to get up but Sheng Ruming didn't let her. He tightened her waist tightly and whispered with a frown, "You think you can walk now?"

"..." Luo Lixi became embarrassed, "So what if I can't? We have to go!" 

"Later!" Sheng Ruming said with firm resolution and didn't give her any chance to refute. 

The young man had an iron grip on her. So even if Luo Lixi tried to get up, she failed again and again. Even when she used her glaring tactic, Sheng Ruming didn't budge an inch.

Thus, Luo Lixi again turned compassionate and loving as she nestled against his chest and thought in bitterness. 'Forget it. My image before them... It's over… It won't hurt if I go a little later… It's all their dear son's fault!'

Looking at the lady who was sitting on his lap in silence and obedience, Sheng Ruming finally became energetic and peaceful. He loosened his grip and kissed her cheek. "Don't worry. We can go a bit late."

"Mmm." Luo Lixi narrowed her eyes and didn't say anything. 'Whatever you want!'

…

After several minutes, the man was done drying her hair and intended to lay her on the bed but Luo Lixi took this chance and hurriedly stood up. Her face flinched due to the sharp pain she felt at her waist. "Ouch! My waist! I am done for!"

Sheng Ruming became angry. He hid his concern under wrath as he yelled out, "Why are you so reckless?! Didn't I tell you we will leave later?!"

Luo Lixi pursed her lips and turned to him. Her eyes blamed him for making her miserable. She pouted and gave him her back as she murmured, "You are the one to be blamed…"

Many places on her body were aching but she could not continue to laze around anymore. When she looked down and noticed the hickeys, her mind exploded. 'Ah, so many marks! It seems as if I went through torture last night!'

She rubbed her temple and turned behind. She was taken aback when she saw the man was standing there and eyeing her intensely like a predator keeping a look on its prey just to eat later!

"Ah, Ru… Ruming, where are your parents? Are they still here?" Luo Lixi stuttered as she glanced at the man. She didn't dare to look at his face which was too much to handle!

After a while, the man's eyes changed and became normal. He went beside her and dragged her in his arms. Then he slowly and gently massaged her waist. 

"Silly! Will they still stay here? They went back to Ming city early in the morning. Mother was very concerned about tonight's reception and went ahead…" Sheng Ruming answered as his fingers kneaded her waist. 

Luo Lixi was enjoying his handiwork but hearing him, her eyes became restless and glanced around the room. She was searching for something. Then she turned to Sheng Ruming, "Where is my wedding dress?"

"I sorted it out and placed it away but… you can't wear it now…" Sheng Ruming was guilty when he was speaking. His hands became gentler suddenly. 

Last night he was violent and while undressing her, he ripped a part away. He didn't dare to let her know this. After all, Luo Lixi liked it a lot but he ruined it. "Later, I will send it to the shop to fix it."

"..." Luo Lixi noticed that he moved his eyesight to another area after he was done speaking. When she stared at him directly, the man avoided direct eye contact. 

She raised her eyes and wanted to ask if he had prepared any dress for her when suddenly her eyes turned hazy. Luo Lixi blinked and rubbed her eyes. 

She saw the blurry figure of the man who was moving and seemed to be saying something but nothing entered her mind. 

Sheng Ruming left her and went to another side of the room. He took out many branded shopping bags. He was suggesting to her as he took out the light yellow dress from one bag, "I have prepared many dresses for you. See which one you like but personally, I like this. What do you say…"

Thud~

Sheng Ruming heard the sound of something falling to the ground. He frowned and suspiciously turned around. His heart dropped as soon as he saw the woman sitting on the ground in an awkward and twisted position with a dumbfounded face. 

Sheng Ruming threw away the dress and rushed up to her. He scooped up the woman in panic and made her sit on the bed. His concerned eyes examined her body from top to bottom and asked while wrapping the loosened towel, "how did you fall just now?"

Luo Lixi made her eyes wide and touched her back with her right hand. Her voice shook as she murmured, "I am dizzy… Also, my eyes..."

Sheng Ruming saw her panicked expression. He patted her back. He whispered and tried to calm her down, "It must be because you drank a lot of champagne yesterday that's why you are feeling dizzy. Wait a moment…"

Sheng Ruming stood up and went away. The suite had a private kitchen for the guest to use and he went there to look for something. 

"Ruming, don't go. I can't see anything clearly." Luo Lixi murmured as she frantically rubbed her eyes. Then, she closed them and tried to not fret. Her hands shook in fear as she glanced around and as time passed by, she became more worried.

…

After a while, Sheng Ruming came with a glass. He saw that Luo Lixi's eyes were closed as she was rubbing her neck with a frown. 

The young man sighed and spoke out in a soothing tone, "I have brought warm honey water for you. Drink it. You will feel better."

Luo Lixi slowly opened her eyes. She didn't lift her hand to take it. Rather, she was staring at his feet. For several seconds, she stayed quiet but didn't move. 'Blurry… why am I seeing everything blurry?!'

Sheng Ruming spoke out again, "Lixi, drink the water…"

But before he could finish, Luo Lixi interrupted him. "Why don't you feed me?" 

Sheng Ruming stared at her face which was serious. He got down on one knee and placed the glass in front of her. Luo Lixi reached out and grabbed his hand. Then, the man helped her to drink the water. 

After they were done, Luo Lixi moved back and laid down on the back. She rolled on the bed and went to the area where pillows and blankets were. 

She hid herself under the soft blanket and closed her eyes tightly. She tried to guess the reason for the things happening to her, 'Did I exhaust myself too much and that's why it happened?! But I am not that tired…' 

Luo Lixi thought and moved the blanket to a side as glanced ahead. Even then, everything was looking blurry. Sheng Ruming went beside her and asked in anticipation, "It's already noon. What will you have for lunch? I will make them for you!"

The man was very confident that she would like his food.

"Anything." From under the blanket, her voice came out. 

Sheng Ruming didn't ask further and got dressed in a black suit. Then, he glanced at the big dumpling on the bed. Rather than resting, Luo Lixi was wriggling around in bed.

"I am going then. Give me a call if you need me." 

"Hm." Luo Lixi gave a little response.

After Sheng Ruming left, Luo Lixi hurriedly sat up. She glanced around and saw everything was still blurry. She rubbed her eyes and then again hid under the blanket. 

'I better sleep for a few minutes and then check. If it still stays the same, I will go to a doctor.' Luo Lixi pondered and then dropped her back on the bed. 

Her body was positioned straight as she closed her eyes. Even though she had slept the whole morning, she forced her mind to sleep again. In no time, her gentle breathing echoed. 

When Sheng Ruming came with a bowl of porridge, he saw this scene. He went beside her head and whispered, "I have brought food…"

He moved the bowl beside her so that she would wake up after smelling the aroma of her favourite prawn porridge but she made Sheng Ruming disappointed. 

Thus, after a long time, he ended up eating everything, not leaving a single prawn for her to eat later. He was also hungry and couldn't help but finish everything. Also such food doesn't taste good eaten cold.