Chapter 1829: The Dream Returned to the Barrier
"Arrived so quickly..." The little voice sounded somewhat disappointed.
If the ride were a bit longer, would she be able to sleep a little more, and stay in the dream a bit longer?
Hua Jinyan dressed Little Taotie with the coat that was covering her, held her hand, and when he saw she was still dazed, he became concerned.
"What’s wrong?"
"I dreamt of Daddy."
Hua Jinyan was puzzled: "Your father?"
Little Taotie hesitated for a moment, shook her head: "Not the current Daddy, it’s..." She furrowed her little brows, clearly finding the matter too complicated.
"Let’s talk upstairs."
Colleagues who didn’t join the action surrounded those who participated and started asking questions. This matter wasn’t a secret mission, after all, it had already stirred a buzz online, so the colleagues on the mission didn’t hide it, and began recounting the events that happened after entering the village.
Seeing colleagues gathering around, Hua Jinyan worried Little Taotie would be encircled too. Observing her current state and not quite right, he held her hand, leading her upstairs.
Little Taotie was led without resistance, obediently following up the stairs.
Shen Cang was right at the staircase entrance, initially planning to go downstairs for a look, but unexpectedly encountered two kids running up, so he asked: "It’s so lively downstairs, why come up?"
Little Taotie yawned: "Sleepy."
She didn’t know why she felt sleepy again, having slept all along on the car ride, how come she was sleepy so soon after.
Shen Cang, unaware that Little Taotie had slept all the way in the car, assumed the young girl must be tired from the task, did not block them but reminded: "There’s milk and snacks in the lounge, drink some milk before you sleep."
Little Taotie nodded, sleepy eyes squinting, eyelashes glistening with moisture.
Hua Jinyan remained silent, knowing that since Little Taotie had slept the whole way, yet feeling sleepy again, there must be something wrong, perhaps related to the gift she received.
After Shen Cang went downstairs, Hua Jinyan pursued: "Is it because of the Official Seal that you’re drowsy?"
Little Taotie shook her head, eyes already closing, her small mouth pouting: "I don’t know either..." Her voice growing fainter, almost asleep standing.
Hua Jinyan quickly supported her, whispering softly in her ear: "Follow me."
Little Taotie nodded her small head, resembling a drunk person, mumbling with wobbly steps following Hua Jinyan.
Seeing her pace slow, Hua Jinyan softly said: "I’ll carry you, stay put and lean on..."
Little Taotie obediently followed, doing whatever Hua Jinyan instructed, keeping her eyes shut as if her soul was sleeping, her body unconsciously following directions.
Hua Jinyan carried Little Taotie to the lounge, softly saying: "Sleep tight, I will walk steadily."
Little Taotie lay on Hua Jinyan’s back and fell asleep, and Hua Jinyan walked steadily as promised, keeping his upper body still.
Little Taotie felt so comfortable and secure, her small cheeks instinctively rubbing against Hua Jinyan’s back, softly murmuring: "Sleepy~"
Hua Jinyan’s face reddened slightly, whispering: "Sleep peacefully."
Little Taotie once again entered the dream realm.
The dream returned to the moment before the barrier, where her tap on the barrier caused her to exit the dream.
The Mysterious Lady, taken on the War God’s appearance, remained standing, her voice respectful: "Which deity is here? It’s the Mysterious Lady who disturbed you."
Little Taotie blinked, not daring to hit the barrier again, fearing it might eject her from the dream again, her big eyes fixed on the Mysterious Lady, trying to discern her purpose in impersonating the War God.