If you are asked to raise a dog, you raise a stellar beast?

Chapter 53 Am I beautiful?
"what are you doing?"

Tang Shishi gracefully emerged from the bathroom, her body enveloped in a soft mist, the rising steam creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

Her long, glossy black hair, damp with sweat, cascaded over her snow-white shoulders, a few strands playfully clinging to her rosy cheeks, like willow branches swaying gently in the spring breeze. Her skin, moistened by the hot water, shimmered with a soft glow, as delicate as a flower petal just beginning to bloom in spring, evoking images of a flower bud glistening with morning dew, tender and alluring.

The white bath towel casually wrapped around her body perfectly outlined her figure, like a simple yet profound sketch. Her slender arms were exposed, their lines soft and smooth. Water droplets slid down her arms and dripped onto the polished floor, making a soft and crisp sound, like a gentle melody played by nature.

Her eyes were bright and clear, like twinkling stars in the night sky, carrying a languid and dreamy quality, as if thousands of stars were shimmering within them as they moved. Beneath her small, straight nose were slightly pouting, rosy lips, like roses blooming in spring, delicate and captivating.

Xu Mo stared blankly, his gaze seemingly drawn by a magnet. It took him a while to come back to his senses, realize his lapse in composure, and shake his head slightly, trying to clear his head.

"what are you doing?"

Seeing that Xu Mo did not answer, Tang Shishi asked again. She saw Xu Mo standing in front of the window when she came out of the bathroom. A gust of wind blew and she couldn't help but shiver, subconsciously wrapping the bath towel around herself tighter.

"Oh, I'm just looking at the scenery."

Xu Mo awkwardly touched his nose, his eyes darting away, his gaze unconsciously shifting as if he were running away from something.

"Oh, if there's nothing else, close the window; it's a bit cold."

Tang Shishi subconsciously wrapped the bath towel tighter, her slender waist faintly visible, like a willow swaying in the wind, delicate and moving.

Xu Mo felt extremely uncomfortable and secretly thought to himself that it would be better to live alone. This ambiguous atmosphere made the inexperienced young man feel somewhat at a loss.

"Go take a shower too, and get some rest early tonight."

Tang Shishi yawned, her tone full of fatigue, her voice as gentle as a spring breeze.

Upon hearing this, Xu Mo immediately strode into the bathroom, as if escaping a tempting trap.

Outside the bathroom, the gentle sound of a hairdryer drifted out, like a soothing lullaby echoing in the quiet space.

Xu Mo took a shower, trying to let the cold water wash away the heat and unease in his heart.

"Oh dear, what are we going to do these days!"

Xu Mo muttered softly, the water washing over his body, but his thoughts were a tangled mess.

The eighteen-year-old boy was tall and straight, full of vigor, with a handsome face, and carried the unique naivety and innocence of his age.

Xu Mo turned off the shower and then realized he hadn't brought a towel, slapping his forehead in annoyance.

"Shishi~ Can you get me a bath towel?"

Xu Mo opened the bathroom door and asked somewhat embarrassedly, his voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible awkwardness.

Tang Shishi had changed into loose pajamas, simple yet cute, which made her look even more charming. She picked up a bath towel and handed it to Xu Mo, a faint smile on her lips, a smile as warm and captivating as a flower blooming in spring.

"A little secret~"

Tang Shishi said something with a hidden meaning, her eyes gleaming with cunning.

Xu Mo looked completely bewildered, his face filled with confusion: "What?"

"It's nothing. Did you take a cold shower?"

Tang Shishi felt the coolness in the bathroom, raised her eyebrows slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Hmm, I'll take a cold shower to wake myself up."

Upon hearing Xu Mo's words, Tang Shishi blushed slightly and turned her head away, as if to hide her shyness: "We're about to fall asleep, why are you so awake!"

As she spoke, she gently tossed the bath towel onto Xu Mo's face, a playful and adorable gesture, before quickly running away, leaving behind a trail of light footsteps.

Xu Mo dried himself off, wrapped himself in a bath towel, and walked out of the bathroom.

Tang Shishi blushed even more as she looked at Xu Mo's tall and straight figure, and quickly looked away as if afraid that Xu Mo would discover her thoughts: "Oh dear, my pajamas are on the bed, hurry up and put them on."

Xu Mo then realized that these were the new pajamas Tang Shishi had bought for him, and they were a matching set with the ones Tang Shishi was wearing! The design was novel and cozy, with a pair of cute little bears on them, making them look very sweet.

"Isn't it beautiful?"

Tang Shishi moved closer to Xu Mo, her eyes crinkling with happiness, her smile as bright as the spring sunshine, illuminating the entire room.

Xu Mo's heart suddenly raced, and a blush rose to her face. She stammered, "Beautiful, beautiful."

Tang Shishi smiled, returned to her bed, and moved as lightly as a butterfly in flight: "If you're looking good, go to sleep! Don't think about anything else!"

After saying that, she winked at Xu Mo, her eyes full of playfulness and cuteness, like twinkling stars in the night sky.

Xu Mo shook his head and crawled into bed, but his heart was pounding like a rabbit's, unable to calm down for a long time.

As night fell, the weather became unbearably hot and humid, and the air seemed to thicken.

Xu Mo got up and turned on the dehumidifier and ventilation, which made him feel a little better. A gentle breeze brought a faint coolness. Crickets chirped incessantly outside the window, their sounds rising and falling like a summer night symphony, gradually calming his mind along with the gentle breeze.

"Xu Mo, why aren't you asleep?"

Tang Shishi rubbed her eyes, sat up on the bed, her voice still languid and groggy from just waking up.

"It's too hot. I'll turn on the air conditioner. Did I disturb you?"

Xu Mo explained apologetically, his eyes filled with concern.

"Oh, Xu Mo~"

Tang Shishi called softly, her voice as gentle as willow catkins in spring.

"what happened?"

"Hug me~"

Tang Shishi's voice is soft, like a kitten being affectionate.

Xu Mo smiled, walked to Tang Shishi's bedside, and gently hugged her, his movements tender and careful, as if he were embracing a precious treasure.

"Is it okay?"

Xu Mo looked at Tang Shishi with eyes full of doting affection.

He noticed that Tang Shishi's cheeks were flushed and her eyes were slightly dazed, like a butterfly lost among flowers in spring.

"Not enough, you have to keep holding me."

Tang Shishi pouted slightly, like a spoiled child, and tightly gripped Xu Mo's clothes with both hands.

Helpless, Xu Mo could only continue to hold her. At first, Xu Mo only gently wrapped his arms around Tang Shishi, but Tang Shishi moved closer and closer, and the faint fragrance on her body lingered around Xu Mo's nose, making Xu Mo's heart beat faster and faster.

"Shishi, why are you standing so close?"

Xu Mo asked softly, his voice tinged with tension and panic.

Tang Shishi didn't answer, but snuggled closer to him, her hair gently brushing against Xu Mo's cheek, tickling him.

Xu Mo felt his heart pounding like thunder, and his face flushed. He could feel the warmth emanating from Tang Shishi's body, and for a moment he was at a loss. His hands unconsciously tightened and then quickly loosened, as if he was afraid of hurting Tang Shishi.

"Shishi, it's getting late, why don't we go to sleep first?"

"Let's hug a little longer~"

Tang Shishi persisted, her voice tinged with grievance.

"Oh, let's go to sleep, Shishi."

This time, Xu Mo didn't give Tang Shishi a chance to refute. He gently picked her up, his movements as tender as if he were holding a feather, and then carefully placed her on the bed. He then meticulously tucked her in, as if he were protecting a fragile dream.

"Shishi, get some rest."

Like a flustered deer, Xu Mo hurriedly ran to the bathroom, washed his face with cold water, and tried to calm himself down.

What's wrong with Tang Shishi?

Xu Mo looked at himself in the mirror, took a deep breath, and tried to organize his thoughts.

Just then, Tang Shishi gently walked up behind Xu Mo and lightly tugged at the hem of his clothes, her movements as gentle as a spring breeze.

"Xu Mo, am I beautiful?"

"Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!"

Xu Mo answered hastily, his voice tinged with urgency.

"So, do you think I'm prettier or Sister Fengyan is prettier?"

"Of course you're prettier!"

Xu Mo answered without hesitation, his eyes filled with determination.

"Do you think you only started following Feng Yan because her breasts are bigger? I'm... not bad either!"

Tang Shishi spoke softly, with a hint of shyness. After speaking, she lowered her head, not daring to look Xu Mo in the eye.

Xu Mo froze, his face turning bright red. He didn't know how to answer, and his hands unconsciously clutched the hem of his clothes. His heart was pounding like a deer.

(End of this chapter)