Chapter 4: 4.第4章 节操碎一地，捡吗？【4】

As people gradually filtered out, the room instantly became exceptionally quiet. Zhu Jie looked up at the man sitting on the edge of the bed; she hadn't expected that, aside from being a bit dark, this guy was actually quite handsome.

His resolute chin was tilted slightly upward, and his tightly pressed lips carried a sense of toughness and decisiveness. His nose was high and straight, lending a touch of coldness to his relaxed features.

*Actually, he isn't that dark; it should be called wheat-colored skin!* Zhu Jie thought to herself, feeling a growing sense of goodwill toward him.

He just watched her quietly, but his gaze remained indifferent and sharp, even carrying a hidden, latent chill. His eyes weren't particularly large, yet they gave off an impression of wisdom. His brows were smooth, spanning across his forehead like two leveled precious swords.

He gave off a strange impression—both elegant and sharp. Zhu Jie couldn't quite say what kind of man he was, but she could be certain of one thing: a man with eyes like those was definitely no fool!

The two of them stared at each other in silence, seemingly sizing each other up. They stayed like that for an unknown amount of time, so long that Zhu Jie finally couldn't hold it in any longer.

"Um, I'm hungry~" she said weakly, looking at the guy with pleading eyes.

However, she didn't expect much. When that old woman had left just now, she had made it clear that she didn't intend to support her. Zhu Jie only hoped this guy could give her a bit of porridge to drink!

The man on the edge of the bed stood up without a word and simply turned to walk out the door. Zhu Jie even doubted whether the man had actually heard what she said.

But after a short while, Ji Yi actually walked back in carrying a bowl of hot porridge and a few sweet potatoes. Of course, following closely behind him was his mother's loud cursing: "Do you really intend to keep him? I don't care! If he eats this food, you won't have anything left to eat!"

The door was slammed shut with force, shutting the shouting out. Zhu Jie saw the man walk straight toward her and, still without saying a word, place the tray in front of her.

By now, Zhu Jie was able to sit up. Her cold body had warmed up thanks to the cozy quilt, but she was so hungry that she had no strength to get out of bed.

Zhu Jie gave Ji Yi an embarrassed glance. Seeing that he had no reaction, she thought perhaps he wasn't hungry yet! Without hesitation, Zhu Jie picked up the bowl and began to drink the porridge.

In truth, it wasn't even porridge; it was essentially rice-washing water. It was a full bowl, but you could count the few grains of rice inside. Yet, Zhu Jie didn't care one bit at this moment. She downed the entire bowl in one gulp. Even so, it didn't satisfy her hunger, so she began to devour the sweet potatoes ravenously.

Watching Zhu Jie choke to the point of being unable to speak, Ji Yi finally let out a smile. "Eat slowly, no one is going to snatch it from you!"

"Mmph, mmph!" Zhu Jie could only manage low grunts now. In a short while, she had finished all three small sweet potatoes.

Seeing the bottom of the plate, Zhu Jie's face flushed red as she said, "I'm sorry..."

"It's fine, I'm not hungry!" Ji Yi said considerately.

But Zhu Jie shook her head. "No, it's me—I'm still hungry!"

Ji Yi's face went dark. This was his dinner—his only dinner! This girl had eaten it all, and she was *still* hungry?

Ji Yi stood up, cleaning the tray as he spoke. "I'll go out and see if I can find some more sweet potatoes!" With that, he went out the door once again.

Inside the room, Zhu Jie rubbed her slightly distended belly and let out a satisfied, long sigh. Her whole body felt much more comfortable!

Just then, she heard a scream from outside the door. It seemed Old Lady Ji had gone mad again. "Is he a pig? Eating that much?"

"Second Brother, are you really planning to save her life?" Ji Mei's drawn-out voice rang out next. "My meat!" she shrieked, sounding as if she were about to cry!

*Since when did I become a synonym for 'meat'?* Zhu Jie pinched her own fleshy bits; she didn't feel greasy or fat at all.

Seeing Ji Yi's embarrassed expression, Zhu Jie felt a bit of heartache for him. "It's okay, I can just eat again tomorrow morning!" she said softly.

But she never expected it! She never expected it! This guy actually turned around and got straight into bed? W-what does this mean? Is he coming to collect the bill for the meal?