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Is Chapter 246 a little too hot?
Li Zhi had to admit one thing: Shen Yuan always managed to trigger her shyness from strange angles.

Listen, listen!
What kind of talk is that!
Upon hearing this, the beautiful girl abruptly raised her still flushed face, her eyes, still misty with tears, looking at him with a hint of reproach and determination.

She took a slight breath, as if to encourage herself, and then emphasized in a low voice with an unquestionable tone.

"You idiot, what are you thinking?!"

"Today! I...I'm going to sleep in these clothes!"

As if to increase her persuasiveness, or to hide the embarrassment of being stared at by his burning gaze, she subconsciously raised her hand and tugged at the neckline of her off-white V-neck knit dress.

She seemed to want to wrap herself up even more tightly, staring at him stubbornly, as if announcing an important decision.

Looking at her adorable appearance, where she was clearly blushing but trying to remain calm, Shen Yuan's eyes were practically overflowing with laughter.

He reached out and gently brushed his fingertips across the tip of her small, pert nose. The warm touch made Li Zhi subconsciously shrink her neck slightly.

"Alright, alright," he said in a deep, chuckled voice, full of indulgence, but his eyes darted mischievously over her serious expression. "Li Bao looks good in anything she sleeps in."

He paused, then deliberately mimicked her tone, drawing out the last part as he added, "Then—I'll sleep in my clothes tonight too."

The lamplight illuminated his smiling face, and his deliberately teasing expression seemed to say—look, I've been going along with you.

Li Zhi turned away angrily from his actions and the sudden announcement of "sacrifice," but a sweet and warm feeling inexplicably welled up in her heart.

Her body, curled up in Shen Yuan's arms, suddenly stirred.

Under Shen Yuan's gaze, Li Zhi propped himself up on the bed and sat up.

Under the lights, the V-neck of the off-white knitted dress swayed slightly with her movements, revealing a small patch of fair skin.

“Idiot…” she muttered under her breath, avoiding his questioning gaze, and briskly stood up from the bed. “I’m going to the bathroom! Also, I’m thirsty. You won’t even give me a sip of water at your house.”

The pretty girl looked at him and gave a soft snort: "You've certainly drooled a lot!"

Shen Yuan chuckled softly at her adorable complaint, which was filled with a mixture of shyness and accusation, and his chest vibrated slightly.

He watched as Li Zhi, like a nimble rabbit, stepped onto her slippers, her feet encased in pure white cable-knit pantyhose, and quickly headed towards the bathroom in the corner of the bedroom without looking back.

The off-white knitted skirt swayed gently with her steps, outlining a slender and playful silhouette under the light, leaving a light and dynamic silhouette.

"Click." A soft sound came as the bathroom door closed.

A smile still lingered on Shen Yuan's lips, and his eyes were filled with unwavering doting affection.

He stopped leaning on the bed and got up briskly.

The cool air brushed against his exposed skin, but he was completely unaware, his mind and eyes fixed on the figure that had just entered the bathroom.

Shen Yuan walked out of his room into the living room, picked up the teapot and water cup, and then returned to his study.

The warm water from the teapot, kept warm, wafted through my palm.

Shen Yuan waited patiently, the smile on his lips never fading.

The image of her blushing yet reproachful expression as she said, "You've certainly eaten a lot of saliva," replayed in my mind, and the warmth in my heart almost overflowed.

"The water is on the desk, Li Bao."

Shen Yuan spoke softly, his voice low and gentle, reaching precisely into the ears of the girl who was calming her racing heart in the bathroom.

"Wait for you to come out and have a drink."

A moment later, the bathroom door handle made a slight "click" sound.

The door slowly opened a crack, and light flowed out first, illuminating a small area of ​​the floor outside the door.

Li Zhi's figure appeared from behind the door.

The blush on her cheeks seemed to have faded slightly from the cold water, but a faint pink tinge remained at the base of her ears.

Those beautiful eyes were glistening under the light, their long eyelashes drooping as they blinked gently, carrying a calmness that came from having just composed themselves.

She pursed her lips slightly and reached out to tuck a strand of hair that had fallen beside her cheek behind her ear.

The girl's movements were natural, yet she inadvertently revealed a touch of charming shyness.

"Where's the water?" she asked softly.

"Look, on the table." Shen Yuan didn't point out her slight unease, but simply raised his chin to indicate the teacup on the desk that was emitting a little steam.

He admired her figure as she reappeared in his sight, her slender waist accentuated by the off-white V-neck knit dress, and her shapely legs extending to the bottom of the skirt.

Li Zhiyi walked over and picked up the glass of warm water.

The warm cup felt just right against my palm.

She held the cup with both hands and sipped it slowly.

After a few sips of water, the dryness in my throat was relieved, and the lingering excitement in my heart, which I had calmed down alone in the bathroom, seemed to be slightly diluted by this warm current.

She drank more than half a glass before putting it down and letting out a soft breath.

Her gaze quickly fell on Shen Yuan's large windowsill.

Two kittens that had just been temporarily ignored by people who were immersed in their world of intimacy.

"Meow~"

Seemingly noticing that Li Zhi was watching them, Nao Nao took hurried little steps, raised its tail, and rubbed against Li Zhi's feet, the tip of its tail nimbly hooking around her ankle.

At midnight, he remained squatting on the windowsill, without moving an inch.

"I almost forgot about my little darlings."

A smile naturally spread across Li Zhi's lips, and the expression in her eyes instantly softened.

She immediately bent down, completely abandoning the gentle act of drinking water, and her previous romantic thoughts were temporarily dispelled by the fluffy little cutie in front of her.

"Were you scared by your dad?"

As she spoke softly, she reached out her finger and skillfully and gently scratched Nao Nao's chin.

The little guy immediately tilted his head back comfortably, making a loud, satisfied "gurgling" sound in his throat, his eyes half-closed, looking completely blissful.

Having calmed the enthusiastic and proactive Naonao, Li Zhi turned his gaze to Sangeng, who was sitting quietly.

"Come here, it's past midnight."

She lowered her voice, her tone slightly coaxing, and opened her other hand.

Sangen blinked his round eyes, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, but ultimately couldn't resist the intimate call.

It slowly stood up, and with a light leap, landed steadily on the soft bed.

Li Zhi immediately reached out and touched Sangeng's back.

My fingertips gently sank into the fine, fluffy fur on its back, stroking it along the spine with a steady and reassuring rhythm.

A pleasant gurgling sound escaped from Sangeng's throat as he slightly narrowed his eyes and relaxed his body.

Shen Yuan leaned against the desk, looking at this suddenly heartwarming scene.

The girl squatted on the edge of the bed, intently playing with her two beloved pets.

The light outlined her focused and beautiful profile and her slender fingers gently teasing the cat.

The ambiguous atmosphere from before completely dissipated, quietly transforming into a different, more lingering feeling of attraction.

He didn't say anything to disturb this heartwarming scene, but the smile in his eyes deepened, filled with a light brighter than the myriad lights outside the window.

As Li Zhi stroked Nao Nao, he suddenly picked her up and gently rubbed his face against Nao Nao's fluffy little head. Nao Nao squinted comfortably.

She looked up at Shen Yuan, then looked down at the kitten in her arms. A warm feeling welled up in her heart, and a lively light flashed in her bright eyes.

"Shen Yuan!" she suddenly called out, her voice filled with undeniable joy and anticipation.

"Hmm?" Shen Yuan was drawn in by her suddenly raised tone and straightened up.

Li Zhi then lifted Nao Nao up completely.

The little one didn't struggle, obediently held in her hand, and curiously tilted its head back.

Li Zhi raised her bright and charming face to look at Shen Yuan, her eyes sparkling as if they were stars falling into the sky.

"Come here!" Her voice was crisp and clear, full of an undeniable declaration.

"Let's take a family photo with the kitten!"

Her voice trailed off slightly, carrying a girlish air of coquettishness and self-righteousness.

The feet, encased in pure white pantyhose, even swayed slightly in their eagerness.

"Good~"

Looking at her adorable appearance, which was both excited and a little domineering, Shen Yuan's eyes instantly filled with tenderness.

He responded almost without hesitation, drawing out the words and smiling.

He straightened up from his desk, took long strides, and walked briskly towards the person nestled by the bedside with the cat and the lamplight.

As he approached Li Zhi, he leaned forward slightly, not immediately taking Nao Nao from her arms, but instead focusing his gaze on the quiet, fluffy white figure on the bed, which resembled a small cloud.

"Come at midnight and give Daddy a hug."

He called out softly, his tone filled with undisguised doting affection.

The boy's strong arm stretched out towards the direction of midnight.

At midnight, it raised its large, round eyes, its amber pupils reflecting Shen Yuan's approaching shadow under the lamplight. As if confirming that it was safe, it did not flinch.

Its short, fluffy body twitched slightly in response.

Shen Yuan's hand landed steadily on the kitten's round back, gently lifting the fluffy little body from the mattress.

At midnight, it obediently snuggled into his arms, with only a small tip of its fluffy tail gently brushing against the boy's strong arm. Its warm body temperature was transmitted to his arm through its soft fur.

At this moment, Shen Yuan held Sangeng steadily in one arm, his gaze gently falling on Naonao, who was lying in Li Zhi's arms.

A soft glow bathed them, enveloping them and the two snow-white kittens in the cozy room.

Li Zhi gently smoothed Nao Nao's fur, which had become a little messy from being held, with her free hand to make sure the little guy looked beautiful in the photos.

She looked up, her eyes filled with expectation, and gave Shen Yuan a radiant smile. The smile was pure and gentle, reflecting her deep appreciation for the moment.

Shen Yuan received the starlight in her eyes and the silent urging, and the smile on his lips deepened.

His free hand quickly reached into his pocket and deftly pulled out his phone.

He lightly touched the screen to unlock it, and the soft glow of the screen illuminated his long, slender fingers and warm eyes.

"Are you ready, Li Bao?" Shen Yuan asked softly, his voice filled with tenderness and anticipation.

He pulled the dog, Sangeng, closer to his chest, making sure it was comfortable in his arms.

Li Zhi immediately understood and tightened his arms around Nao Nao, making the little guy's face more clearly facing the camera.

She straightened her back, turned her face slightly towards Shen Yuan, and the curve of her lips was as bright as a blooming gardenia.

On the screen is a frozen image captured by the front-facing camera.

Shen Yuan's broad shoulders occupied one side of the image. He tilted his head slightly, his chin gently resting on Li Zhi's dark hair, and the smile on his lips was satisfied and tender.

Li Zhi nestled in front of him, her delicate face flushed with happiness, her eyes curving into bright crescent moons, holding the curious and gazing Nao Nao in her arms.

In Shen Yuan's arms, the quiet and steady Sangeng was like a soft cloud. It seemed to sense the change in atmosphere, and its round eyes widened slightly, clearly reflecting the light from the screen.

Between the two people, two furry little creatures form the softest center of this picture.

"Click!" A crisp, subtle shutter sound broke the silence of the room.

A faint white light flickers on the phone screen, faithfully recording this fleeting moment as eternal.

Warm white light, bodies pressed tightly together, two faces brimming with affection, and the heavy, fluffy white weight of life in their arms.

This is their "little home," and on this first New Year's Eve, they have their first complete "family photo."

The flash of the camera was fleeting, and the room was once again enveloped in warm, soft light.

Shen Yuan did not immediately remove his phone; he tapped the screen with his fingertip to save the file.

He looked down at the girl in his arms, her smile still radiant, and then at the frozen, perfect moment on the screen. It was as if even the tiny dust particles floating in the air were tinged with sweetness.

"Take a few more pictures?" Shen Yuan asked.

Li Zhi's eyes sparkled, and the dimples at the corners of her lips deepened. She nodded lightly, her eyes brimming with joy: "Okay!"

She immediately took action, lifting Nao Nao higher in her arms and adjusting its position so that its fluffy little head could rub against her chin.

"Nao Nao, look at the camera~ Mommy will hug you tighter."

She affectionately rubbed her cheek against the kitten's head, making the little guy purr contentedly a few more times.

Seeing Li Zhi's actions, Shen Yuan understood and smiled in response.

He bent down slightly and moved the three-watch in the crook of his arm, making it more securely rest on his sturdy forearm.

Sangeng seemed startled by the slight movement, raised his head, and looked at Shen Yuan, who was standing close by, with his big, round eyes full of confusion.

The two took many photos with the cat, some funny and some affectionate.

Li Zhi would hold Sangeng for a while, and then hold Naonao for a while.

It wasn't until Shen Yuan pointed his phone camera at the well-behaved Sangeng in his arms again that the kitten seemed to finally lose patience with this endless "manipulation".

"Meow-"

A soft meow, tinged with a hint of protest, rang out. Sangeng, who was adjusting his position in Shen Yuan's arms, suddenly kicked his four short legs and began to wriggle restlessly in his arms.

The pink paw pads stepped on Shen Yuan's arm, trying to break free from his embrace.

"Huh? It's past midnight?"

Just as Shen Yuan was about to press the shutter, he was startled by the little guy's sudden struggle. He instinctively wanted to hug him tighter to comfort him, but his movements were a bit clumsy.

Almost simultaneously, Nao Nao, who had been nestled in Li Zhi's arms, seemed to be inspired and suddenly sprang up!
It used its hind legs to push off Li Zhi's belly, and its soft tail drew a joyful arc in the air, like a small snowball being launched.

With a "whoosh," Nao Nao deftly slipped out of Li Zhi's suddenly released arms and landed lightly on the soft bedding.
As soon as it landed, Nao Nao acted as if it had accomplished some great escape mission. It proudly shook its fluffy fur and scurried to the corner of the room, as if announcing that it had regained its freedom.

Sangeng, who had been "tried to stay" by Shen Yuan, seized the opportunity and used his little paws to pry at Shen Yuan's arm. With a "whoosh," he successfully slid from the boy's arms onto the bed.

Having regained his freedom, Sangeng appeared more composed. He quietly walked over to Naonao and sat down, earnestly licking his own fur as if nothing had happened.

All of this happened so fast that Shen Yuan and Li Zhi remained in their respective positions, watching helplessly as the two little guys broke free from their arms, one running away and the other landing and licking its fur.

Two seconds of eerie silence followed—

"Pfft..."

Li Zhi looked at Shen Yuan's arms, which were still stiffly wrapped around his body, and then at the two kittens in the corner who were busy licking their fur and ignoring them. Finally, she couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Shen Yuan put down his phone, looking at Li Zhi and his own slightly comical appearance, and then at the two little devils who had "left without a trace," his chest trembled, and a low, joyful laugh escaped from his throat.

As the laughter subsided, Shen Yuan habitually raised his hand, his fingertips brushing across the cold phone screen to light it up and check.

The screen's pale blue light illuminated his sharply defined jawline and also revealed a fleeting look of surprise in his eyes.

"Ah……"

He let out a soft sigh, lightly tapping the screen that was gradually revealing its depths, showing the silently passing time to the smiling girl beside him.

"Li Bao, it's almost midnight."

His voice was deep and clear, standing out in the quiet room filled with warmth and a touch of chaos.

Li Zhi could hear the gentle urging in those words, as well as the anticipation for what was to come.

Sensing the deeper meaning in his voice, the girl's heart skipped a beat.

She raised her watery eyes and looked straight into Shen Yuan's deep eyes, the surging emotions within making her cheeks flush again.

The girl pursed her lips, feigning a fierce demeanor, and warned in a low voice.

"We agreed that we were just going to spend New Year's Eve with them... for a little while... no, no messing around! Do you hear me?"

Her voice trembled slightly at the end, revealing her lack of confidence in her feigned composure.

Shen Yuan's heart fluttered at her cuteness as she tried so hard to look fierce.

He nodded immediately, his eyes so sincere it was as if he were reciting the most solemn oath, but the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a bright smile.

"I heard you, I heard you! I promise! I won't move, I'll be a law-abiding roommate tonight!"

Li Zhi was both amused and annoyed by his promise, and couldn't help but glare at him reproachfully: "You're such a chatterbox!"

She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind, and stood up nimbly, supporting herself on the soft, comfortable mattress.

"I'm going to brush my teeth and wash my face."

The girl walked briskly towards the restroom, her slender figure appearing particularly captivating under the warm yellow light.

Shen Yuan watched her walk towards the bathroom, then nimbly got out of bed and followed her to the cabinet outside the bathroom.

He quickly took out a brand new set of plain ceramic toothbrush cups and a brand new soft-bristled toothbrush.

"Here you go, a new toothbrush and a toothbrush cup."

Li Zhi looked at the things in Shen Yuan's hands and reached out to take them.

After the girl finished washing up, Shen Yuan went into the bathroom to start washing up himself.

After a moment of running water, Shen Yuan put down his toothbrush cup, turned around, and walked out of the bathroom.

Behind Shen Yuan, the warm light on the washstand was on, and a new white toothbrush cup stood quietly in the corner of the counter, with a pink toothbrush nestled in it.

Beside it is another toothbrush cup and a blue toothbrush.

All of this silently proclaimed the significance of this special night.

Just as Shen Yuan returned to his room, he saw Li Zhi standing in front of the wardrobe, her slender arms awkwardly hidden under her beige knitted mini-skirt.

It can be seen that the arms are quietly performing some kind of unclear movement on the back covered by the fabric.

Her shoulders and upper arms swayed slightly beneath her skirt, causing the soft knit fabric to rise and fall unnaturally. The movement was somewhat hurried, but clearly very practiced.

Shen Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and his Adam's apple bobbed silently.

He didn't say anything, just stood quietly at the edge of the aisle, unsure of what to do.

Li Zhi was engrossed in her actions when suddenly, a feeling of being watched pierced her concentration.

Almost instinctively, she looked up, her gaze piercing through the dim light and striking directly into Shen Yuan's deep eyes.

"—!"

The beautiful girl's heart skipped a beat, as if it had been gripped by an invisible hand.

The next instant, her fair cheeks flushed bright red, the color spreading from her ears all the way down her neck as if on fire.

The blush came so quickly and suddenly that even she was caught off guard.

Her clear eyes instantly filled with shyness and panic. Her body seemed to be nailed to the spot by this sudden gaze, and even her arms, hidden under her skirt, froze.

Like a fawn caught in a bright light, Li Zhi took a deep breath and tried to suppress the scream that was about to burst from her throat.

The pretty girl blushed, tried to appear calm as she glared at Shen Yuan, her voice betraying obvious panic.

"You idiot! You...you turn around!"

“Ah? Oh…oh oh!”

Shen Yuan was startled by the glare and instantly came to his senses, realizing that his gaze had made the other person extremely embarrassed.

He turned around almost reflexively.

"Cough...I...I didn't see anything!"

Shen Yuan stood frozen like a wooden statue, his gaze fixed on the wall.

But his ears involuntarily perked up, trying to catch every subtle movement behind him.

Just as Shen Yuan obediently turned his head away, Li Zhi bit her lower lip, her face flushing red all the way to her ears.

She moved swiftly, and a few extremely faint sounds, almost drowned out by the rustling of the fabric, rang out.

Her elbow, hidden under her skirt, swayed slightly from the pull, and her slender body rose and fell gently with the movement, as if she were performing a secret "technical task".

Just a few seconds later, she quickly pulled her arm out of her sleeve and swiftly took a piece of clothing from her left hand, which was still hidden inside her skirt.

She didn't even dare to look down closely, her eyes quickly glancing at Shen Yuan, who was standing stiffly to the side, to make sure he wasn't peeking.

The girl's left hand also emerged from her sleeve and forcefully pulled open the wardrobe door.

Her gaze didn't linger among the dazzling array of clothes; her target was clearly a corner of the bottom shelf where folded clothes were placed.

She bent down quickly, reached her right hand deep into the wardrobe, and swiftly and accurately stuffed the tightly clenched, still warm from her own body, delicate piece of fabric into the deep crevice between several neatly folded garments.

After reaching out, Li Zhi casually pulled at the clothes above to completely cover them, ensuring that no traces were visible.

"Clap!"

The wardrobe door slammed shut with a soft click, as if releasing a pent-up emotion.

Li Zhi then let out a heavy sigh of relief, as if he had completed a difficult infiltration mission.

Her cheeks were still burning, but her tense shoulders finally relaxed.

She straightened her back abruptly, as if nothing had happened, and tried to calm her burning face and expression.

Her gaze swept quickly over the wardrobe door that had just been stuffed into her "secret," confirming that it fit perfectly.

The girl cleared her throat and called out to the figure who was still "seriously" facing the wall in an as relaxed voice as possible.

"Alright! Let's turn back!"

Shen Yuan's back seemed to be activated by those words, and he slowly turned around in response.

Eyes facing each other.

Li Zhi felt the heat she had finally managed to suppress suddenly explode on her cheeks again, and her heart was pounding erratically.

The boy's eyes were fixed on her, a hint of undisguised curiosity in them, which drifted towards the closed wardrobe door.

His lips twitched, and they opened and closed silently: "Li Bao, just now..."

Before the words were even spoken, Li Zhi had already understood all the intentions from that burning gaze!
"Shut up! Don't ask any questions!!"

The girl's voice suddenly rose, a hint of embarrassment and annoyance in her cracked tone cutting off his probing.

Her cheeks were flushed red, and she stared at him with a panicked look, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on and whose fur had stood on end.

Shen Yuan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly. He wisely pursed his lips, swallowing all his curiosity back down his throat, and quietly accepted her prohibition.

As soon as she finished speaking, Li Zhi turned around in a flash!

Her slender feet moved swiftly across the cool floor, and the beautiful girl pounced onto the bed.

She didn't even turn around to look at Shen Yuan again, her fingers suddenly gripping the corner of the blanket and lifting it up!

"Wow--"

A gap was lifted in the soft down comforter, like a refuge that could isolate everything.

The next moment, Li Zhi nimbly curled up and slipped into the quilt!
Only the faint sound of the blanket being lifted and the sudden bulge of a small mound on the bed remained.

The blanket wrapped tightly around her body.

Along the edge, a delicate foot nervously curled up inside the sock, then quickly retreated.

Shen Yuan stood there, looking at the little bulge on the bed that had instantly wrapped itself up like a dumpling, and his open lips finally turned into a low laugh in helplessness.

The curiosity that had been churning in his eyes was eventually replaced by a gentle smile, his gaze fixed on the tightly wrapped bulge.

Shen Yuan coughed lightly, his fingers touching the edge of his turtleneck sweater, his voice tinged with amusement.

"Li Bao, close your eyes?"

The figure wrapped in the blanket stirred slightly upon hearing this. Li Zhi blinked and a muffled voice came out: "...What?"

“I’m so hot wearing this sweater under the covers,” Shen Yuan said, grabbing the back of the collar and naturally pulling it up.

"I have to take it off, right?"

The warm yellow light outlined the taut lines of his shoulders as he lifted his sweater, the contours from the back of his neck to his collarbone flashing by in the light and shadow.

Li Zhi, whose eyes had been sewn shut, witnessed this unexpected scene.

"——Woo!"

The blanket suddenly trembled.

Like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, the beautiful girl darted straight into the blankets, instantly wrapping herself up tightly, not even daring to show her toes.

The warm yellow light from the bedside lamp silently enveloped the room. In the corner, Sangeng and Naonao tilted their little heads, curiously watching the "little hill" that had suddenly appeared on the bed and was now shrinking even tighter.

Shen Yuan looked down at Li Zhi, who was curled up tightly in the quilt, and the laughter that escaped his throat was filled with affection that was almost overflowing.

He casually draped the sweater he had taken off over the back of the chair, wearing his thermal underwear, but his gaze never left the thick, bulging mass on the bed.

The boy's gaze seemed to penetrate the blanket, trying to see the "silkworm baby" inside, who was so shy it looked like it was about to be steamed alive.

Shen Yuanshun took off his fleece-lined trousers.

Shen Yuan used to wear long underwear, but he stopped wearing it after his yang energy increased by 50%.

too hot.

What's more, the air conditioning in the room is currently set at a stable 28 degrees Celsius, making it warm and cozy.

Li Zhi, however, was hiding under the covers, completely unaware of this.

Shen Yuan walked to the bedside and gently lifted a corner of the quilt.

He carefully leaned against the edge of the bed, his movements as gentle as if he were afraid of disturbing the person in their dreams.

The mattress sank slowly with his weight, the sensation clearly reaching the pupa-like bulge.

Shen Yuan quickly crawled into bed, then turned to face the mound of blankets that Li Zhi had bulged up in.

Almost the instant Shen Yuan crawled into bed, Li Zhi immediately sensed that undeniable presence.

It wasn't a visual sensation, but rather a feeling of being completely enveloped.

The other side of the mattress dipped even steeper, and suddenly there was another person's body heat right next to me, heavy and warm even through the soft fabric.

The air seemed to suddenly become thinner.

In this place already filled with Shen Yuan's aura, Li Zhi felt a little thirsty.

Li Zhi subconsciously curled himself up even tighter, his legs stretched straight inside his white pantyhose, his knees almost touching his chest, and his toes curling up nervously inside the toes of his socks, trying to shrink himself into an even smaller ball.

The warm breath brushed against the fabric of the down comforter, then bounced off my face in the sweltering heat, making my cheeks burn.

Outside the blanket, the world was quiet and still.

Inside the blanket, Li Zhi's senses were like alarm bells ringing.

Her eyes were tightly closed, her long eyelashes fluttering rapidly like small fans in the darkness, and every inch of her skin that shared the blanket with Shen Yuan's side seemed to become unusually sensitive.

Shen Yuan's warm body temperature radiated over her, and even through her clothes, it felt like she was enveloped in an invisible warm current.

Li Zhi didn't dare to move, focusing all his senses and attention on the boy less than half an arm's length away from him.

The girl was so nervous that she even breathed very softly, afraid of disturbing something.

At the same time, she seemed to be silently praying that he would keep his promise.

I promised I was just here to keep the kitten company...

Time slipped by quietly amidst the tight embrace and silent tension.

At first, it was just the unease of being surrounded by Shen Yuan's presence, but gradually, a real physiological discomfort quietly emerged.

The air inside the blankets grew thicker and warmer.

The 28-degree air conditioning heating seemed to be forcibly locked inside by this thick down comforter, creating a humid microclimate.

Li Zhi's soft, off-white knitted mini-skirt and warm, tight white pantyhose served as excellent insulation.

The warmth emanating from her body intertwined and overlapped with the body heat radiating from Shen Yuanyuan, leaving no gap for escape.

At first, she only felt her cheeks burning.

But as time went on, fine beads of sweat began to seep out from the forehead, back of the neck, back, and even the groin.

That slight dampness, in the almost stagnant air, actually amplified the scorching heat.

"Well……"

A low, almost inaudible nasal sound escaped from the seam of the quilt.

Li Zhi finally couldn't help but twist slightly.

A fine layer of sweat seeped out on my neck, sticking to the edges of my hair, making me feel itchy.

Sweat trickled down the neckline, soaking the fabric at the edge of the V-neck and clinging to the sensitive skin, bringing a more distinct warm and moist sensation.

She could even feel that the area covered by the stockings was slightly damp, clinging tightly to her skin and adding to the feeling of constriction.

Li Zhi felt like she was suffocating.

The world inside the blanket is like a steamer that keeps getting hotter.

She could no longer bear it.

"call--!"

Li Zhi took a deep breath, her slender fingers suddenly grabbing the edge of the quilt above her head, and with all her might, she lifted it downwards!

"Wow--"

The heavy down comforter was suddenly ripped open with a large tear!

The cool air rushed in like a refreshing spring to quench your thirst!

At the same time, the lights also flooded in, so bright they were almost blinding.

Shen Yuan was taken aback by this sudden action.

The light poured down without reservation, illuminating the girl who had just struggled out of the "steamer".

Li Zhiban propped himself up on the bed, tilted his head back slightly, and breathed in the hard-won fresh air.

A few strands of damp hair clung messily to her slightly flushed cheeks and neck.

Her chest heaved rapidly from heavy breathing, and her slightly parted lips took on an exceptionally vibrant red.

The off-white knitted dress looked somewhat disheveled after this struggle.

The neckline seemed slightly looser than before, clinging to her sweaty collarbone and outlining the exceptionally smooth and delicate skin.

The slightly cool air finally soothed the unbearable heat and allowed Li Zhi to recover a little.

The moment she regained consciousness, she immediately felt Shen Yuan's almost penetrating gaze fixed firmly on her.

"Look, what are you looking at!"

She quickly looked away, her voice still trembling with unsteady breaths, and glared back fiercely.

"It's so hot...it's killing me! It's all your fault for squeezing in...it's making the blankets so stuffy!"

While frantically trying to tidy her slightly disheveled hair, she angrily pulled the blanket closer to herself, futilely trying to create some distance.

It felt good to be exposed to the air again, but being exposed to his focused gaze made her wish she could crawl back inside or cover herself with a pillow.

Shen Yuan's gaze lingered on her glistening collarbone for a moment, his Adam's apple bobbing silently.

"Zhizhi..." His voice was a fraction lower and hoarseer than usual, "If you're hot, why don't you take off your pantyhose? That will cool you down..."

Before he could finish speaking, Li Zhi froze abruptly, the fresh air he had just breathed solidifying in his lungs.

The girl's toes left struggling marks on the messy sheets.

"You..." She instinctively wanted to retort, but the words caught in her throat before she could speak.

Because... what he said is damn right!

The slightly sticky, binding feeling on her legs became exceptionally clear as his words reminded her.

"Woo..."

A sob, almost choked between his teeth, escaped.

A few suffocating seconds of silence flowed between the two, the air thick and heavy.

In the end, the heat that almost scorched her overwhelmed all her shyness.

Li Zhi looked at Shen Yuan with a resolute determination that suggested she was ready to risk everything.

"I...you...you're not allowed to do anything bad! Otherwise...otherwise you're dead!"

She paused, took a deep breath, as if gathering her courage, or perhaps warning herself not to back down.

Shen Yuan lay there and nodded: "Understood."

He shifted to the side by half a point, trying to create as little distance as possible, even if it was negligible.

Shen Yuan then closed his eyes.

Li Zhi looked at Shen Yuan for a while, her lips pressed tightly together.

Soon after, Shen Yuan heard a rustling sound.

The sound of soft fabric being pulled and rubbed could be clearly heard through the down comforter.

The sound was delicate, carrying an extremely cautious tension, as if trying to avoid amplifying it.

The sound lasted for more than ten seconds, slow and winding, as if overcoming invisible resistance, carrying a sense of cautious exploration.

Then, the air fell silent for two or three seconds.

A long, incredibly relaxed exhale rang out, followed by a rapid but increasingly vigorous rustling and friction.

A bundle of white fabric, still warm from her body, was taken out of the bed by Li Zhi.

The heat inside the blankets seemed to dissipate instantly as the bindings disappeared.

Li Zhi felt much better, but soon, the pantyhose in her hand became a problem.

At this moment, it is no longer comfortable clothing, but rather an embarrassing piece of evidence.

and then?
Li Zhi huddled under the covers, her face burning hot, her mind blank as if it had been turned over in a steamer.

She can't possibly get out of bed now, can she?

never mind!

Let's just find any place to stuff it in!
Li Zhi's heart pounded like a drum. She quickly and hastily shoved the white pantyhose, still warm from her body, under the soft pillow.

The edge of the pillowcase was pushed up in a barely perceptible curve, which she then hurriedly pressed down on the pillow with her palm, completely burying the exposed wrinkles and slight bulge deep within the cotton wadding.

After doing all this, Li Zhifei quickly withdrew his hand, guiltily pulling the blanket up to reveal only a pair of misty, yet seemingly calm, eyes.

Her lips were tightly closed, but her breathing became slightly rapid because of this small act of "destroying the evidence," and the tips of her ears were red and transparent under the light.

"All right?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Yuan opened his tightly closed eyelashes.

Eyes facing each other.

Li Zhi was too nervous to speak.

(End of this chapter)