Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Disrespect

Lu Xiao was indeed afraid of making Ares angry, because she was terrible at comforting people. Of course, she couldn’t say that out loud. If she did, Ares would get angry even if he wasn’t already.

The main problem this time was that she’d ended up in a rather sorry state. Plus, she would have to perform Spiritual Soothing for Dean every week from now on. It was very likely she’d be in this condition often for the foreseeable future.

If she didn’t clear the air with Ares beforehand, would she have to placate him every time she came home?

’Wouldn’t that be exhausting?’

With that in mind, Lu Xiao gave Ares an appeasing smile. “Of course I do. You’re the closest person to me right now, so of course I care about your feelings. I know you must have been worried seeing me like this, but the doctor really did check me over. It’s just exhaustion. I’ll be fine after a good night’s sleep. Please don’t take it to heart. I’m not that fragile.”

Seeing the young female trying so hard to explain just to keep him from worrying, the tense expression on Ares’s face softened.

In truth, the moment he first saw Lu Xiao being helped out, Ares had been startled. But before he could get angry, the young female had thrown herself into his arms, disrupting his train of thought.

Now, listening to Lu Xiao’s explanation, Ares was no longer as worried. “How is that Beastman?”

“The situation isn’t great. His problem is quite severe. He’s already in a state of half-beastification. Even after two Spiritual Soothing sessions, he still hasn’t recovered. I’ll probably have to come and perform Spiritual Soothing for him once a week from now on…”

As she spoke, Lu Xiao’s voice unconsciously grew quieter, because she noticed Ares’s expression had tensed up again.

“It’s my job, Ares,” she argued softly, hoping he would understand.

“I know it’s your job, but there are other people besides you, aren’t there? Can’t Teacher Ai Li and Teacher Sherry help share the load? An S-Class male who’s already Mid-Advanced and has undergone half-beastification… can you really handle a burden like that? Lu Xiao, you’re not a savior. You don’t have to work yourself so hard.”

Nestled in Ares’s arms, Lu Xiao’s heart trembled at his words. ’You’re not a savior. You don’t have to work yourself so hard.’ She never expected to hear something like that from Ares!

’That’s right. This isn’t the apocalypse anymore. I don’t need to exhaust myself saving everyone.’

’And here, I’m not the only one who can perform Spiritual Soothing.’

Lu Xiao felt like she had been heading down a dead-end path. If Ares hadn’t reminded her, she might have slipped back into her old apocalyptic ways.

Ares watched the young female stare blankly for a moment before suddenly breaking into a smile. A hint of panic appeared in his eyes. “Did I say something wrong?”

Lu Xiao reached out and cupped Ares’s face, looking at him with a smile. Her tone was firm. “No, Ares, you’re right. I’m not a savior. I shouldn’t take all of this onto my own shoulders. You opened my eyes. You’re amazing!”

As she finished speaking, she was so happy that she even reached up and ruffled Ares’s hair, messing it up completely.

This sudden gesture made Ares’s face turn red.

Not even his mother had ever ruffled his hair like that when he was a child.

’What does she mean by this?’

Lu Xiao was utterly exhausted. Even though Ares’s words had been a wake-up call, all she wanted to do right now was sleep. But before she did, there was one thing she hadn’t forgotten. “Lu Huan didn’t bully you while she was home, did she?”

“She didn’t bully me, but she did say some things.” Ares gently placed Lu Xiao on a chair and covered her with a light blanket.

“What did she say?” Lu Xiao’s eyes were half-closed, as if she could fall asleep at any second, yet she was still forcing herself to stay awake to ask Ares what Lu Huan had said.

Seeing her like this, Ares, who was crouching in front of her, felt his heart fill with contentment.

“She said you were lying to me. That you didn’t go out for work, but to go on a date with a strange male.”

“Don’t believe her… I wouldn’t go on a date with anyone…” Before she could finish, Lu Xiao couldn’t fight it any longer, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

Gazing at the young female’s peaceful and comfortable sleeping face, a gentle smile bloomed in Ares’s eyes. He reached out and lightly touched Lu Xiao’s cheek. “I believe you.”

Lu Huan, who hadn’t seen Lu Xiao for over a day, was lounging carefreely on the sofa scrolling through videos. When she suddenly heard the door open, she didn’t pay much mind, assuming it was just Ares returning.

“What are we having for lunch today, Ares?” Lu Huan asked as she turned her head toward the door. Then she saw Ares carrying someone in his arms. Her pupils dilated involuntarily. ’Isn’t that Lu Xiao?’

Lu Huan shot up from the sofa and rushed over. “Lu… Lu-Lu-Lu Xiao, is she dead?”

Ares, who hadn’t wanted to bother with her, frowned slightly. “Lu Xiao is just asleep. Please be more mindful of your words, Lu Huan.”

Lu Huan’s heart stuttered. She thought Ares had looked a bit fierce just now. She was about to say something back but was afraid of waking Lu Xiao.

In her moment of hesitation, Ares had already carried Lu Xiao back to her room.

Lu Huan pouted and muttered, “Who knows what she was doing out there to come back this exhausted. Tsk, tsk.”

After muttering, she couldn’t help but rub her stomach. She was hungry, but Ares had gone into the room and hadn’t come out.

’What am I going to eat for lunch?!’

’Don’t tell me I actually have to cook for myself?’

’No way! I never even learned how!’

Glancing toward the kitchen, Lu Huan figured she could hold out a little longer. If she couldn’t stand it, she’d just sneak something from the fridge. Cooking was out of the question.

Besides, she didn’t believe Ares wouldn’t come down to cook later. Even if he didn’t eat, Lu Xiao would have to, right?

’As a side husband, if he doesn’t even do something this basic, then Ares is just too irresponsible. I can report him to the Female Protection Association!’

Just as Lu Huan was secretly scheming, Ares finally emerged from Lu Xiao’s room. As he was about to go to his own room to change, he suddenly heard Lu Huan’s voice from downstairs. “When are you going to cook? I’m hungry!”

She spoke with righteous indignation, as if certain that Ares wouldn’t refuse.

Hearing this, Ares didn’t break stride, merely shooting her a cool glance. “If you want to eat, cook it yourself!”

“What’s that supposed to mean? You’re telling me to cook for myself? Have you forgotten your place?” Lu Huan was about to explode with anger. In her entire life, she had never been refused by a male, yet Ares was telling her to cook for herself. On what grounds?

He was just Lu Xiao’s side husband—a side husband who was only slightly better than a regular husband. What did he have to be so proud of!

Lu Huan stomped upstairs and started banging on Ares’s bedroom door. “Come out, Ares! You’re just my sister’s side husband! What right do you have to tell me to cook for myself? Do you have any idea that for being so disrespectful to me, I can report you to the Female Protection Association? When that happens, not even Lu Xiao will be able to save you!”

Unfortunately for her, no matter how much Lu Huan shouted and clamored outside the door, Ares gave no response from within.

Leaving Lu Huan outside, stomping her feet in a rage.

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