Chapter 44

Because of this sudden situation, Feng Yi stayed up all night, chatting with the butler. Taking advantage of the late night when there were few people around, he drove to the Yexiu neighborhood and continued to set up a tent and sleep on the grass.

This time, he was familiar with the routine. After setting up the tent and laying down the groundsheet, Feng Yi couldn't fall asleep.

It wasn't that he was particularly anxious; he had grown accustomed to it. He had experienced sleepless nights due to toothaches before, where the pain in his gums and cheeks made speaking and eating a torment, but he had managed to endure it. Now, his eyes were changing, and although there was some discomfort, it was much better compared to those previous experiences.

However, this incident also reminded Feng Yi that he needed to be more vigilant in the future. Otherwise, if something changed silently and he didn't notice it, but others did, it would be troublesome.

However, Feng Yi's heart was broad. Despite the silent mutation in his eyes, after going through a period of emotional turmoil, he still had the mood to listen to the night animals singing around him.

Perhaps sensing Feng Yi's presence and the aura he emitted, the nocturnal animals kept their distance. Even the mosquitoes flew away to other places, and the smell of rats disappeared. Feng Yi couldn't even catch a couple to test.

But not far away, by the riverbank, the sounds of frogs and insects were lively and noisy.

From a greater distance, there were occasional calls, whether from birds or other wild animals.

The humid air and the natural scent gave Feng Yi a sense of security.

If it were before, before he went to Xiaofeng Mountain, Feng Yi would have been so worried staying alone in such a place that he wouldn't have been able to sleep all night, and even if he did, he would have had nightmares.

Things were different now...

His living habits were changing.

Some of his preferences had also changed.

In the past, he thought no place was as comfortable as his bed at home, and he even bought an extremely expensive mattress. Now, he felt that sleeping on the grass was more reassuring than a high-end mattress.

Feng Yi put on an eye mask, closed his eyes, and tried to fall asleep.

After a while.

He got up, dragged the sleeping bag out of the tent, placed it on the overgrown ground in the backyard, and crawled into the sleeping bag to continue trying to fall asleep.

Being outdoors felt much better than being confined in the tent.

The temperature was just right.

The humidity was suitable.

If it weren't for the sleeping bag, he could have rolled around on the grass a few more times.

Before falling asleep, Feng Yi was still thinking: Next time, I won't bring a sleeping bag, just a thin mat. Laying it on the grass would definitely be very comfortable...

He also brought a Bluetooth earphone, and if the frog sounds were too loud, he would wear the earphones to sleep...

...

Feng Yi was woken up by the sun.

He crawled out of the sleeping bag, picked up the water cup in the tent, and drank it all in one gulp.

When he took off the eye mask, his eyes stung for a moment, and it took a while to adjust.

He found a mirror in the house and looked at his eyes. They seemed to have stabilized, with a vertical oval shape. Upon closer inspection, the changes were less noticeable and not as active as they were yesterday.

"I still need to carry a mirror with me to observe at any time."

Feng Yi went outside, looked at the sun, and used his phone's camera as a mirror to observe the changes in his eyes.

When the sunlight shone on them, his pupils contracted into a narrow slit, looking sharp and cold, and the iris had also lightened a bit.

"This is too obvious!"

Feng Yi tidied up the tent and the groundsheet, then wandered around the house, familiarizing himself with its structure and thinking about how to arrange it in the future.

Most of the appliances in the house were still usable, and he could move in right away.

With his plans made, Feng Yi put on his sunglasses and drove out to buy daily necessities and basic kitchen appliances. Fortunately, it was a sunny day, and many people wore sunglasses, so Feng Yi wouldn't look too strange wearing sunglasses in the mall, as long as he didn't stay too long.

For meals, Feng Yi ordered takeout and bought some simple and easy-to-prepare ingredients at the market.

Feng Yi stayed in Yexiu for another day, waiting for the delivery notification before returning to the city house at night.

There were two packages. One was the contact lenses he bought online, a small box in a palm-sized package, which he asked the delivery person to put in the locker, and he picked it up when he returned.

The other was sent by the old butler.

Feng Yi originally planned to have the delivery person put it in the locker, but the delivery person said it was too large, so Feng Yi asked him to leave it at the doorstep.

When he saw the actual item, Feng Yi understood why it wouldn't fit in the locker.

If he hadn't seen the order number from the butler, he would have thought someone had sent him a holiday gift package!

Feng Yi brought both packages into the house, took off his sunglasses, and started unpacking.

He opened the contact lenses he bought online first.

Speaking of contact lenses, Feng Yi didn't have myopia. The first time he wore contact lenses was during a web drama shoot, where he played a snake spirit and needed some eerie effects, so he wore colored contact lenses.

With his previous experience, Feng Yi didn't encounter any trouble or strong discomfort.

The half-blind lenses that covered his pupils could hide the abnormality in his eyes but also obstructed his vision. Feng Yi took a close-up selfie with his phone, and the hiding effect was good; as long as no one looked too closely, it wasn't easy to notice.

After taking off the half-blind lenses and putting them in the lens case, Feng Yi opened the package from the butler. When he saw what was inside, he was speechless for a while.

Sighing, Feng Yi silently took out the various small boxes.

The old butler had indeed sent contact lenses, but he had divided them into "day use" and "night use" types.

The "day use" box had a darker color for the part covering the pupils. After wearing them, as long as no one looked too closely, it was hard to notice. They were similar to the half-blind lenses Feng Yi bought online but looked more natural.

The butler had also attached a label: [Weekly disposable, do not use for more than seven days]

The "night use" box was for wearing at night and didn't need to be taken off when sleeping.

The "night use" box also had a label: [Do not use for more than three days]

Feng Yi tried them on.

The "day use" lenses had a stronger covering effect and more visual interference, but they were much better than the ones he bought online. They were comfortable, breathable, and easy to wear, and he could still see a bit, which allowed him to read documents up close. Unlike the ones he bought online, which made everything blurry even when he looked closely.

The "night use" lenses had a lighter covering effect and provided better visibility.

After comparing the two, Feng Yi put the online-bought lenses aside.

He continued to unpack the small boxes in the large package.

There were contact lens cases—each with a pattern of animal eyes and vertical pupils.

How much did this old man like vertical pupils?

Besides the lens cases, there were lens care solutions, automatic lens cleaners, and cleaning solutions.

There was also a bottle of eye drops—a fancy bottle with snake patterns, along with a small, portable bottle.

And an eye massager.

Feng Yi looked at the pile of contact lenses, eye drops, cleaners, and eye massagers, along with the care instructions.

He took a deep breath.

The difference in treatment was too obvious!

"Tsk!"

Feng Yi shook his head.

How much did this old man dislike his fangs at the time?

If he had grown canines instead, would the butler have sent a package of toothpaste and toothbrushes?

"Poor me!"

Feng Yi tapped his two long fangs.

After tidying up the delivery waste, Feng Yi put on the "night use" contact lenses, packed some necessary items, and drove to the Yexiu neighborhood to spend the night.

In the overgrown yard, he laid down a mat, placed a pillow, and spread a thin blanket. He put a few drops of eye drops and put on an eye mask.

Breathing in the humid, natural air, Feng Yi fell asleep contentedly.

Since the eye concealment problem was solved and he had decided to buy the house, Feng Yi didn't delay and contacted Xue Lin the next day to discuss the transfer procedures.

Xue Lin, seeing that Feng Yi still decided to buy the house after trying it out for a few days, didn't try to persuade him further. After all, different people have different living preferences, and some do like this kind of living environment.

Xue Lin came over to the house, did a final check to make sure nothing was left behind, and then stood in the front yard, staring at the house with a melancholic gaze for half an hour as a final farewell.

Xue Lin didn't have as many complex thoughts as Lu Yue and reminded Feng Yi, "When you renovate, replace the dehumidification system or have it inspected. If it needs to be replaced, do it. The old one might not work, and even if it does, it won't be as good as the new models. If you don't renovate, that's fine, but if you do, make sure the dehumidification system is good, as the house is close to the river and can get damp easily."

When Xue Lin lived there, he had put a lot of effort into light protection, moisture control, heat resistance, pest control, and sterilization. Feng Yi could make changes according to his own preferences.

"Oh, and the weeds in the yard seem to have grown taller. They've grown a bit more in just a few days. You should have them cleared as soon as possible; this season is prone to snakes," Xue Lin said.

"…Okay."

Feng Yi thought about clearing the weeds in the yard, removing the smelly ones, and transplanting some fragrant ones from the riverbank.

Xue Lin then shared his experience in dealing with various issues while living there and finally handed Feng Yi a contract.

"Lu Yue had someone prepare this. Check if there are any problems. If not, sign it. Lu Yue has also contacted the relevant people, and after we discuss it, he will take us to complete the other procedures," Xue Lin said.

Feng Yi took the contract and looked it over. The terms and breach clauses were detailed, and since it was prepared by Lu Yue, he had to read it more carefully.

It was a sunny day, and Feng Yi put on the "day use" contact lenses before going out. The pupils were partially covered, making it hard to see clearly, so he had to look closely.

Seeing this, Xue Lin was surprised, "Are you nearsighted? I didn't notice last time."

"No, my eyes have a minor issue recently, but it will be fine in a while," Feng Yi said, turning the pages of the contract with some effort.

Xue Lin felt tired just watching him, "Why don't you get glasses?"

"Really, I'm not nearsighted. My eyes just have a minor issue recently, nothing serious," Feng Yi replied.