Strange Cards

Chapter 455 Count the Stars with Me

Shiyu slowly prepared the dishes in her hands, and looking at the kitchen, which now had a much more lively atmosphere, she couldn't help but smile.

At least, Shigure was happy at this moment.

After Shiyu finished cooking all the dishes, she placed them on the table, put two bowls of soup to the right of the two bowls of rice, and then took off her apron.

Wearing a long black nightgown, Liu Yu dried her slightly graying black hair with a towel as she descended the stairs.

By the time they came down the stairs, Liu Yu's long, smooth hair was almost dry.

Shi Yu casually picked up a hairband and tossed it over, and Liu Yu caught it and tied her hair up, looking at the sumptuous dishes on the table.

Wow, what a feast!

"I was supposed to make this for you, but I only made a tomato and potato stew with beef brisket."

"It's okay."

Shi Yu sat down, opened the lid of the stew pot, and placed a spoon on one side.

"Try it."

"I haven't cooked in many years, I wonder if it still tastes the same as it did back then?"

Liu Yu nodded, looked at the clear soup in the bowl, scooped up a spoonful, and put it in her mouth.

After finishing that spoonful of soup, Liu Yu stopped talking and silently started eating her rice.

Watching Liu Yu eat faster and faster, Shi Yu smiled gently.

"Don't rush, there's still plenty of food. Take your time."

"I've been home these past few days. I can cook for you if you want to eat something."

Liu Yu nodded briefly, then continued eating her rice.

Shiyu didn't eat much; a bowl of rice and a soup were enough to fill her up.

Shiyu hadn't eaten in a long time, and he didn't really like eating anymore.

The body can replenish its own energy through its own energy circulation, so eating is already quite unnecessary for Shigure.

However, seeing how happily Liu Yu was eating, Shi Yu also developed a bit of an appetite and ate some with her.

Seeing Liu Yu, who had finished eating and was preparing to clean up, Shi Yu used her ghostly power to lift all the dishes and chopsticks and put them into the dishwasher.

"Don't bother cleaning up after you've just taken a shower, let the dishwasher do the washing."

"Your hair isn't very dry yet, you should use a hairdryer to dry it."

Liu Yu smiled, turned on the outside light, and then carried two reclining chairs out.

"It's okay, I don't really need to blow-dry my hair."

"Because of the power of Asura, my body temperature is a bit high. In the summer, I just need to dry my hair and let the evening breeze in the yard to dry it quickly."

"I only use a hair dryer when it's particularly cold in winter, and that's about it."

As Liu Yu spoke, she lay down on the recliner and let all her hair fall out.

Liu Yu patted another empty recliner, gesturing for Shi Yu to lie down as well.

After Shigure lay down, meowing sounds soon filled the air around her.

Shiyu felt the furry sensation beside her legs, and when she looked down, she found that it was Sanhua and her children surrounding her.

Upon seeing that Shigure had discovered her, Sanka jumped onto Shigure's lap and curled up there.

Looking at the circle of kittens surrounding her feet, Shiyu suddenly realized that they seemed to have grown a little.

Since the last time I came, every single kitten has gotten a bit fatter.

Even the quietest one has grown quite a bit stronger.

Shiyu gently stroked Sanhua's fur and said with a smile.

Where is your husband?

"You just jumped onto my lap like that, your husband might get angry and jealous."

Three-flowered cat meowed softly, seemingly unconcerned about it.

"You, you."

"Fine, you can organize the group wherever you want."

"But don't fall asleep, I have to go back tonight."

Sanhua meowed softly, as if in agreement.

Shiyu looked at the group of kittens clinging to her legs, trying to climb up, and stroked the head of each kitten.

"Go and play by yourselves, this yard is enough for you to play in."

"My legs aren't so fun to play with."

But the kittens ignored Shigure and continued to nudge Shigure's legs, as if trying to climb up.

Shigure didn't pay any more attention, because after the kittens played for a while, Sanhua stood up and led them into the darkness.

Shiyu lay on the recliner, gazing at the twinkling stars in the night sky, feeling somewhat mesmerized.

In this vast and empty world, a voice echoed softly.

"Brother Shiyu."

"Are you leaving again soon?"

Shiyu didn't look at the owner of the voice, but instead gave a soft "hmm".

"Um."

"but..."

Before Shi Yu could finish speaking, she suddenly felt a weight on her body and looked down to find Liu Yu lying on top of her.

Liu Yu gently pressed her ear against Shi Yu's chest, as if she wanted to hear Shi Yu's heartbeat.

After a long while, Liu Yu's voice finally rang out softly.

"That..."

"May I see you off when you leave this time?"

Seemingly realizing that her words were not quite right, Liu Yu quickly spoke up.

"I won't stop you from leaving. I just want to see you off when you leave here."

"I don't like leaving without saying goodbye, I just..."

Before Liu Yu could finish speaking, she felt a warm, large hand gently patting her head.

Shi Yu touched Liu Yu's soft hair and said softly.

"Okay~"

"I'll call you when I leave, unlike last time when I left without saying goodbye."

"It was my fault for leaving without saying goodbye last time. I'm sorry."

"I'd like to ask how I can make it up to you?"

"Is it a meal? Or what?"

"I will spend as much time as possible with you while I'm at home, to make up for the void left by my absence before."

"If nothing unexpected happens, I'll leave at the end of the month and try to spend as much time with you as possible."

Liu Yu looked up at Shi Yu's chin, thought for a while, and then spoke.

"That...."

"Just count the stars with me."

"Stay here and count the stars with me one more time."

"Okay~"

"Let's count the stars together."

As Shi Yu spoke, she pulled over another recliner, placed Liu Yu on it, and then used her arm to support Liu Yu's head, keeping him company as they slowly counted the stars in the night sky.

Liu Yu had just finished eating not long ago, and normally she would need two or three hours before going to sleep.

With Shi Yu by her side, Liu Yu felt her eyelids getting heavier and heavier until her head tilted to the side and she began to snore softly.

Looking at the sleeping Liu Yu, Shi Yu smiled gently, picked her up and placed her on the bed in the master bedroom, then gently covered her with the blanket.

Just as Shi Yu was about to pull her hand away and leave, Liu Yu suddenly frowned and then tightly hugged Shi Yu's hand in her arms.

Seeing Liu Yu clinging to her hand tightly, Shi Yu smiled gently, tidied Liu Yu's hair, and then let her be.