The Female Lead is Looking at Me Differently (GL) - Chapter 45.1
After hearing Wen Zhao’s unwavering response, Lu Bicai couldn’t help but look back at her, her eyes filled with a hint of surprise. She probably hadn’t expected that in such a short time, Wen Zhao had come to care so much about Fu Yu.
Moreover, she agreed without the slightest hesitation, as if as long as Fu Yu could be cured, she would take on any risk or sacrifice.
Was this the same timid girl that Lu Bicai had once known? Aside from the changes and tempering of her personality, what was more obvious was her attitude towards Fu Yu.
Clearly, when she had tested Wen Zhao’s feelings for Fu Yu before, Wen Zhao hadn’t even made her feelings clear. Lu Bicai had always thought that Fu Yu was just an ordinary companion to her, let alone responding to Fu Yu’s affections. Judging by the current situation, the progress was undeniably rapid.
Moreover, it wasn’t as if once one’s feelings were clear, they could be easily accepted.
After all, same-s3x love was still too rare, and not everyone could accept such feelings, nor was everyone willing to become one of the rare few.
Therefore, even if two people were in love, they might not always have a happy ending.
The fact that Wen Zhao could overcome her inner barriers and face her feelings for Fu Yu was already quite remarkable.
Lu Bicai collected her thoughts and took a small bottle from her pocket.
Wen Zhao frowned slightly, “What’s this?”
Lu Bicai said, “Inside is aphrodisiac.”
Wen Zhao’s eyes widened slightly, and she almost immediately understood her meaning, “Aphrodisiac can counteract the icy poison?”
“It’s just a temporary suppression,” Lu Bicai explained. “As the name suggests, the icy poison can cause the body’s temperature to drop sharply, and the cold qi enters the body, thus poisoning and inducing poison. Although this poison is not very violent, its duration is long, and it acts quickly. Aphrodisiac, on the other hand, has the opposite effect. It can arouse the body’s desire, causing the body to become hot and agitated, which is exactly opposite to the icy poison, thus suppressing its effects.”
“However, the aphrodisiac is very potent and has a duration of seven days. If it is not resolved within seven days, the person will die, so… Fu Yu must be cured of the icy poison within these seven days. But this is also simple, after all, it only takes one day to reach Lotus Platform, so there’s no need to worry.”
“The only problem is that even if it counteracts the icy poison, because the aphrodisiac is slightly stronger, someone will have to provide an antidote for Fu Yu. This is the ‘sacrifice’ I mentioned earlier.”
Wen Zhao slowly lowered her eyebrows. She stared at the small bottle held by Lu Bicai, her heart gradually calmed down, one beat at a time, calm and steady, to the point where even Wen Zhao herself was surprised.
When she heard Lu Bicai explain the effects of the drugs, Wen Zhao had already vaguely anticipated this outcome, so when she heard the conclusion, she was not surprised, but rather felt a kind of… indescribable relaxation.
Such a side effect was really nothing. Compared to the pain and things Fu Yu had done for her, Wen Zhao even felt that she had been too comfortable.
Moreover, it was Fu Yu who had helped her when she had been drugged before. And now, it was just her returning the favor.
Wen Zhao’s eyelashes trembled, and then she took a step forward and reached out her hand.
Lu Bicai looked up at her, “Are you sure?” She paused slightly and did not immediately agree, but asked, “From what I’ve observed along the way, it seems that you and Fu Yu haven’t developed a romantic relationship and have even separated, right? In this situation, are you sure you want to provide the antidote for her?”
Besides her own observations, plus the answers she had asked Zhan Fu before, Lu Bicai was certain that these two had been together and then separated, and Wen Zhao had even rejected Fu Yu harshly. It seemed that they were unlikely to reconcile. In this situation, the simple matter was complicated by complex emotions, and it might become difficult.
Therefore, Lu Bicai needed to ask clearly.
Wen Zhao raised her eyes slightly and stared at her quietly, “Yes, I’m sure.”
She could understand Lu Bicai’s hesitation, but Wen Zhao didn’t have the time or the intention to explain her inner feelings in detail, because all she cared about now was Fu Yu and the icy poison that would break out in an hour.
So Wen Zhao simply and calmly said, “I know what I’m doing. Compared to what Fu Yu has done for me, what I’m doing now… is nothing. And I won’t regret it.”
Hearing this, Lu Bicai shrugged and placed the bottle in her palm.
“Just open the bottle and wave it under her nose.” Then, she stood up and prepared to go out. “Then you stay here and administer the antidote. You Zixia and I will help you keep watch… and also take another look at the surrounding area.”
Wen Zhao’s eyelashes fluttered slightly before she nodded.
The current situation and environment were indeed a bit awkward, but Wen Zhao couldn’t afford to care about that anymore. All she knew was that Fu Yu’s life was the most important thing right now.
Sitting by the bed, Wen Zhao looked down at Fu Yu’s sleeping face, her heart heavy with sorrow.
She reached out and touched Fu Yu’s icy cheek, feeling her own heart grow cold as well.
Such a cold place… how miserable it must be.
Yet Fu Yu had said nothing, bearing it all alone.
If she hadn’t gone to Fu Yu’s room to investigate, if she hadn’t accidentally discovered those talisman marks, would Fu Yu have forever kept this deep inside her heart?
Just as she had done when she had asked Fu Yu and Fu Yu had simply said it was nothing.
Thinking about this, Wen Zhao’s eyes grew warm and teary again.
She took a deep breath, then leaned down and gently kissed Fu Yu’s lips. Then, she removed the stopper from the bottle, placed it under Fu Yu’s nose, and gently shook it for a moment before putting it away.
Wen Zhao was familiar with the process of the drug taking effect, as she had experienced it firsthand, so she was even more familiar with Fu Yu’s current state.
After a short while, the icy coldness that had enveloped Fu Yu’s body began to subside slightly, and her pale, almost bluish face regained a little color.
Wen Zhao sat still for a moment, then lifted the covers and lay down.
Fu Yu’s body had warmed up and was now about the same temperature as Wen Zhao’s. Perhaps because of the suppression of the icy poison, Fu Yu’s body temperature was not too hot, but she had all the expected reactions.
After a short while, Fu Yu began to stir.
She moved her arm slightly, as if restless, her eyelashes fluttering as if she would wake up the next moment. However, Fu Yu couldn’t open her eyes. She seemed to be asleep in a dream, her brows slightly furrowed, with a hint of agitation.
Soon, Fu Yu noticed Wen Zhao lying beside her. Just like Wen Zhao’s reaction earlier, Fu Yu reached out and hugged her.
But she didn’t act immediately, instead pausing as she pressed against Wen Zhao.
Noticing Fu Yu’s pause, Wen Zhao looked up at her. She had originally thought that Fu Yu was reacting, but found that Fu Yu was still lowering her eyes, not waking up, but she didn’t continue either. With a puzzled expression, Wen Zhao subconsciously asked softly, “Fu Yu?”
Hearing Wen Zhao’s voice, Fu Yu moved slightly.
She opened her eyes slightly, but like a drunken person, they were hazy. The originally bright black eyes were filled with a mist, making them look hazy and intoxicating, drawing one in.
Wen Zhao wasn’t sure if Fu Yu was really awake, because her eyes were half open and half closed, making it impossible to determine her true state.
Wen Zhao paused, her throat moved, and she called out again, “Fu Yu.”
This time Fu Yu responded.
She lowered her head and moved closer to Wen Zhao, brushing past her lips and landing on her neck.
Then, Fu Yu grabbed the bed sheet with a little force, creating a wrinkle. She turned her head and whispered softly in Wen Zhao’s ear.
Wen Zhao stiffened suddenly, her eyes widening, and her cheeks flushed red.
Her heart was beating violently, and Fu Yu’s voice from earlier was still lingering in her ears, causing half of her body to go numb for a moment.
Wen Zhao pursed her lips, reached out and clasped Fu Yu’s waist, and then she turned over and pressed Fu Yu under her.
Wen Zhao suppressed the trembling of her fingertips and slowly undressed Fu Yu, revealing her beautiful body.
Honestly, she had no experience. The only thing she had was what Fu Yu had taught her. But Wen Zhao knew exactly what to do.
So she took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, but despite that, the blush on her ears wouldn’t go away.