She actually didn’t want any marks on her body. But looking up at Yan Aohan’s serious, focused eyes, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse.
“I’m afraid of pain,” she whispered.
Yan Aohan smiled. “That’s why I asked you to drink. The alcohol will help you relax. Don’t worry, I’ll be with you the whole time. You’ll be safe.”
She had been nervous about this decision, fearing she might refuse. But she wanted to do it. In the future, she would meet all kinds of people. Although she had the power to protect her, she wanted a legitimate, undeniable reason to be her guardian.
Zhu Yanyi tilted her head. “Can’t we use anesthesia?”
“No,” Yan Aohan said with a smile. “Anesthesia affects the quality of the tattoo.”
“But I can endure it,” she insisted, though she was truly afraid of the pain.
“If you’re afraid, your nerves will tense up. You’re a doctor; you know this. Tense nerves ruin the tattoo effect,” Yan Aohan explained clearly.
Zhu Yanyi sighed deeply. “But two jin of strong liquor only makes me drunk for three hours. Your tattoo is so complex. Three hours isn’t enough.” She lowered her head. “Forget it. Bring me another two jin. I’ll drink four jin at once. That should knock me out for ten hours. Just promise me you’ll keep me safe.”
Four jin of strong liquor would definitely make her unconscious for a whole day. Fortunately, Zhu Shun Yao wasn’t here. If she were, she would surely beat Yan Aohan to death. she would never believe her daughter was at fault; the blame would always fall on others.
“Rest assured, I will stay by your side,” Yan Aohan said, smiling. she would never put her in danger. With her there, she would be perfectly safe.
Zhu Yanyi nodded. After agreeing, she felt a bit of regret, but since she had already promised, it seemed wrong to back out now. So she remained silent.
Yan Aohan fetched another two jin of old strong liquor. Four jin were placed in front of Zhu Yanyi. She licked her lips. “If my dad finds out I’m drinking, she’ll scold me to death and then beat you up.”
She poured the liquor directly into a large bowl and gulped it down. She didn’t dare pause, finishing all four jin in one go. After setting the bowl down, she looked at Yan Aohan, her eyes watery and glassy.
“Catch me. I’m drunk.”
She closed her eyes and fell backward.
Yan Aohan caught her quickly. her eyes filled with overwhelming tenderness, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly. she looked at a person who had appeared nearby.
“Thank you for your trouble. Get everything ready. I will do the tattooing myself.”
“Are you sure?” The man smiled at Yan Aohan. “I didn’t think you would really give yourself to her.”
“Nonsense. Go prepare the rest. I am responsible for everything concerning her,” Yan Aohan glared at the man. The man smiled and left to make preparations.
Yan Aohan looked at the person in her arms. After a moment’s thought, she lifted her in a princess carry. Only after the other person had truly left did she carry her into a room. Tools were already laid out there. If Zhu Yanyi were awake, she would find the arrangement somewhat eerie. The atmosphere here did not feel like it belonged to the human world.