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Chapter 248 Wiping Legs

Shen Yuan took out a pack of wet wipes from the bedside table drawer, wiped himself briefly, and then pulled out a few clean wet wipes.

His gaze, filled with tenderness and apology, looked at Li Zhi, who was still standing there.

"Li Bao, let me wipe it clean for you, okay?"

His voice was extremely low and soft, as if he were afraid of disturbing a wounded little animal.

Li Zhi didn't say anything, but just stared at him with her red eyes, looking extremely aggrieved.

Shen Yuan knew that saying anything now would be superfluous, so he could only appease her with his actions.

He gently grasped Li Zhi's slender wrist.

Li Zhi's body stiffened visibly, and he subconsciously tried to pull back, but Shen Yuan held him firmly, with a firm grip that left no room for refusal.

"Don't be afraid..."

He gently comforted her, and with his other hand, he took a wet wipe and began to carefully wipe her hands.

The cool, damp wipe touched her warm skin, causing Li Zhi to shiver slightly.

Shen Yuan's movements were slow and meticulous.

He wiped her smooth hands, then her slender fingers, not even missing the spaces between them.

Reason told her that she should push away the culprit who had put her in such a predicament.

But seeing him with his head down, focused and guilty as he cleaned her up, the resentment in her heart seemed to be quietly soothed by something.

The girl stopped struggling and let him hold her hand and carefully wipe it.

Shen Yuan quickly cleaned Li Zhi's hands.

But his gaze immediately fell on the girl's thighs.

Those few conspicuous marks stubbornly remained on that smooth skin, as if silently showing off something.

Shen Yuan's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily. He took a deep breath, suppressed the thought in his mind, and reached out to Li Zhi's thigh.

When his warm fingertips touched her slightly cool thigh skin, Li Zhi felt as if she had been electrocuted and trembled violently!
"You...what are you doing!"

She finally couldn't help but speak, her voice trembling slightly with nervousness.

"Don't be afraid, I'll clean it for you."

Shen Yuan looked up and met her panicked gaze.

"Let me clean it up for you, okay?"

His gaze was sincere, without the slightest hint of desire.

Li Zhi looked into his eyes, but the "no" that was on the tip of her tongue ultimately remained unspoken.

She simply pursed her lips tightly, turned her head to the side, and stopped looking at him, which was... her tacit agreement.

Shen Yuan bent down and carefully wiped her thighs with a wet wipe.

The wet wipe brushed against her skin, bringing a cool sensation that made Li Zhi's body break out in goosebumps.

She could feel his hot breath, almost imperceptibly spraying onto her legs. The warm air was like a feather, constantly teasing her sensitive nerves.

Her toes curled up involuntarily, and her whole body tensed up.

After wiping it clean, Shen Yuan threw the used wet wipe into the trash can next to him.

"Okay, wipe it clean."

He stood up and reached out his hand to Li Zhi, who was still huddled in the corner of the bed, his voice so gentle it could melt your heart.

"Li Bao, get up. I'll take you to the bathroom to wash your hands properly, okay?"

Li Zhi hesitated for a moment, then raised her still reddened eyes and glanced at him timidly.

In those eyes, there was grievance, there was shyness, but more than anything, there was a helpless dependence.

In the end, she placed her small hand into his broad, warm palm.

Shen Yuan's fingers immediately closed, tightly enveloping her slightly cool little hand.

With a little effort, he pulled her off the bed.

Li Zhi stood up with his help, her legs still a little weak, and her body swayed involuntarily, almost falling over.

Shen Yuan swiftly reached out his other arm and steadily wrapped it around her slender waist, pulling her into his embrace.

The familiar scent instantly enveloped her, and Li Zhi's face flushed red again, her body stiffening once more.

“I…I can walk by myself!” Li Zhi struggled for a moment, trying to break free from his embrace.

"Don't move," Shen Yuan's voice rang out above her head, carrying a hint of undeniable domineering authority, but more so, concern. "Your legs are weak, what are you trying to be brave for? What if you fall?"

Without saying a word, he bent down and stuffed her jade-like feet into the slippers by the bed.

After doing all this, he straightened up, half-embracing and half-carrying her, and led her towards the bathroom outside the bedroom.

All the way, Li Zhi kept his head down, his face buried in his chest, not daring to look at him or make any sound.

She could feel her burning cheeks pressed tightly against his warm chest, and even through her thermal underwear, she could still feel his strong and powerful heartbeat.

This excessive intimacy made her feel dizzy.

We finally arrived at the restroom.

Under the bright lights, the blush on Li Zhi's face became even more pronounced.

Shen Yuan turned on the tap, tested the water temperature, and then took her hand and placed it under the warm water to rinse it.

"Wash your hands thoroughly with hand sanitizer," he said, squeezing some hand sanitizer into her palm.

“I…I can do it myself…” Li Zhi protested softly, but Shen Yuan showed no sign of letting go.

He held her hand and massaged it himself, the white foam quickly covering her entire hand.

His fingertips gently traced her palm and between her fingers, and the tingling sensation made Li Zhi's heart skip a beat once again.

After washing her hands, Shen Yuan took a clean towel and gently dried the water droplets from her hands.

Then, his gaze fell on her legs.

"Even though I've already wiped it with a wet wipe, it's better to wipe it again."

As he spoke, he squatted down and carefully wiped her thighs again with a warm towel.

This time, Li Zhi did not resist.

She just stood there quietly, watching the boy earnestly wiping his legs.

The light shone down from above, casting a soft shadow on his handsome profile.

Shen Yuan lowered his head, one knee pressed against the cold floor tiles, his broad shoulders slightly tense.

His gaze was fixed intently on Li Zhi's slightly outstretched leg.

The bright ceiling light in the bathroom poured down without reservation, illuminating the girl's skin like the finest white jade, delicate and smooth, with a healthy and alluring faint glow.

This is a leg that can be described as perfect, extending upwards from the slender ankle to outline a firm and smooth calf line.

Her slightly protruding calves had a beautiful curve, full of the unique suppleness and vitality of a young girl, without a single bit of excess fat, every inch was just right.

Looking further up, you see rounded, petite knees, their subtle pink hue like rouge casually applied by a painter.

Above his knees was the thigh that he had accidentally soiled earlier.

Her thighs were plump and well-proportioned, unlike the clearly defined muscles of an athlete, but rather presented a soft and full fleshy feel.

Her skin was firm and elastic, adding a touch of vibrant allure under the light.

Shen Yuan's palm, through the towel, rested on the skin of her leg, and he could clearly feel its amazing smoothness and softness.

His movements were extremely gentle, wiping from bottom to top, little by little.

Li Zhi stood there, not daring to move an inch.

She could feel Shen Yuan's hot breath brushing against her skin.

The girl tensed up, her toes curling nervously inside her slippers, her heart pounding like a drum.

Her heart was in turmoil, and her face turned so red it looked like it was about to bleed.

She wanted him to hurry up, but she was afraid that her urging would seem too much.

This conflicting feeling caused her great distress.

"Zhizhi..." Shen Yuan's deep voice broke the silence. His head was still lowered, his gaze focused on her legs. "Just now...did I scare you?"

His voice was full of guilt and caution, which instantly dissipated most of the resentment that Li Zhi felt due to shame.

"...Ugh."

She nodded vigorously, the gesture carrying an indescribable sense of grievance, as if she wanted to pour all the shock and fear into that single nod.

“You…you big bad idiot…Thran…” Her voice trembled slightly, “You…you scared me to death…just now…you looked like that…”

"There's nothing I can do, what can I do when my Li Bao is so charming?"

As Shen Yuan spoke, his fingers landed on the outside of her smooth, slightly cool thigh.

His fingertips slowly traced the skin of her leg, which appeared as white as jade under the light.

Following the contours of her plump and shapely legs, I could feel the unique suppleness and amazing smoothness of the young girl's skin.

His fingertips gently traced the curves of that skin, with a silent admiration, gliding along the taut yet soft curve of her thigh, as if measuring a rare treasure.

Li Zhi stood frozen, able to clearly feel the tremor brought about by every inch of the path his fingertips slid across.

The slightly itchy and tingling sensation made her toes curl up tightly, almost causing her to lose her balance.

She could feel a slight shiver running through her skin under his fingertips.

Just then, Shen Yuan's fingers suddenly stopped.

He gently cupped her trembling calves in his burning palms.

"Li Bao... I'm sorry, I scared you just now."

Li Zhi stared at him blankly.

Looking into his sincere eyes and listening to his earnest apology, Li Zhi's heart softened completely.

She bit her lower lip tightly, trying to hold back the tears welling up in her eyes, but in the end, her girlish coquettishness prevailed.

"You...you better be!"

She mustered her courage and began to protest in a tone that sounded more like a coquettish complaint.

"If there's a next time... I'll... I'll really stop talking to you! And I mean it!"

These threatening words, however, acted like a reassurance, completely relaxing Shen Yuan's tense nerves.

He knew that his Li Bao had forgiven him.

After receiving the girl's coquettish permission, Shen Yuan felt relieved, and an uncontrollable smile appeared on his lips.

He washed and wrung out the towel that had been used to wipe one of his legs in warm water, and looked at Li Zhi with gentle eyes.

"Okay, switch to the other leg."

His voice was deep and magnetic, like coaxing a frightened kitten.

The blush on Li Zhi's cheeks had not yet faded, and her body stiffened subconsciously upon hearing his words.

But seeing the pure tenderness and concern in his eyes, her tense nerves unconsciously relaxed a little.

She didn't say anything, but awkwardly shifted her weight to her already cleaned legs, and then stretched out her other leg as well.

Shen Yuan knelt down on one knee again and began to wipe her second leg with the same focused and gentle movements.

A warm towel was once again placed on her cold skin, and the comfortable temperature made Li Zhi sigh softly.

She looked down at Shen Yuan, at his broad shoulders, at his focused profile, and at his slender fingers holding a towel, slowly moving it across her legs.

This time, she felt more than just shame and panic.

Despite her inward condemnation of Shen Yuan, her body honestly enjoyed the feeling of being cherished and cared for.

The warm touch spread from my leg skin all the way to my heart, melting away the corner frozen by shame.

Shen Yuan carefully wiped the leg clean.

He didn't get up immediately, but instead used a towel to gently wipe her entire leg again, from her ankles to the back of her knees, leaving no detail untouched.

After doing all this, he stood up with satisfaction, put the towel aside, and looked at his "masterpiece" with a sense of accomplishment.

"Alright, both legs are clean now."

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Zhi, who had been silent all along, suddenly raised his head.

Her misty eyes narrowed slightly, staring at him with a hint of scrutiny and suspicion.

"Shen Yuan..." her voice sounded soft and sweet, "Did you do that on purpose?"

"Huh? What do you mean by doing it on purpose?" Shen Yuan didn't react for a moment and looked at her innocently.

"It's you!" Li Zhi puffed out her cheeks, stretched out her fair finger, and angrily pointed at his chest.

"You wiped it so carefully, back and forth, up and down, you wiped every inch several times! You're clearly taking advantage of me! Aren't you?!"

Seeing her huffy yet irresistibly cute expression, Shen Yuan burst out laughing.

He reached out and took her small hand, which was wandering around his chest, in his palm, his tone full of laughter and doting.

"What do you mean? I'm just worried that if I didn't wipe it clean enough, there might be dirt left on your skin, which would make you uncomfortable."

"Hmph! Don't give me that excuse!" Li Zhi tried to pull his hand away, but the other man held it even tighter.

She glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed, her cheeks flushing even more from excitement.

"Your eyes are practically glued to my legs! Don't think I didn't see them! They haven't left my face the entire time! You're a big pervert! A big liar!"

Upon hearing these accusations, Shen Yuan not only showed no remorse, but instead smiled even more brightly.

He pulled her hand to his lips, gently kissed her fingertips, and then, meeting her ashamed and indignant gaze, frankly admitted it.

"Okay, I admit it, I did it on purpose."

He paused, looking at the girl's eyes widen in surprise, then changed the subject, his voice becoming incredibly gentle.

"Because Li Bao's legs are just too beautiful, like works of art. Wouldn't it be a waste if I didn't take a few more glances and appreciate them more? This is my exclusive perk."

This brazen and arrogant statement instantly choked Li Zhi's accusations.

She stared at him blankly, feeling the warmth of his lips and the heat of his palm.

"you you you……"

Li Zhi stammered for a long time but couldn't utter a complete sentence. In the end, she could only stomp her foot in shame and anger, turn her head away and no longer look at him, leaving him with only a bright red ear.

"...You scoundrel!"

Under the bright lights of the bathroom, a unique, ambiguous scent filled the air.

Looking at the girl in front of him, whose face was flushed red from his words, Shen Yuan felt a surge of love in his heart, like a rising tide, almost overwhelming him.

He released the soft little hand he held in his palm, and instead stretched out his arms to gently pull Li Zhi into his embrace.

This embrace no longer carried the aggressive desire of before, but was filled with tenderness and affection.

He gently rested his chin on the top of her head, took a deep breath, and smelled the peach scent emanating from her hair.

“Li Bao,” his voice was deep and hoarse, carrying a burning heat that imprinted directly on Li Zhi’s eardrums.

"I love you."

These three words, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred up ripples in Li Zhi's heart.

Her body, which was still feeling ashamed and angry at Shen Yuan's shameless behavior, instantly froze.

A surge of heat, a hundred times hotter than when he wiped her thighs earlier, suddenly shot up from her heart and instantly swept through her limbs and bones.

Li Zhi's cheeks were burning hot. She buried her face deeply in Shen Yuan's neck, trying to hide her panic and helplessness.

It took her a while to find her voice.

The voice was muffled, with a heavy nasal tone, sounding more like someone was being coquettish.

"Hmph! All you do is talk nonsense!"

She gently punched his back with her small fist, the force soft and without any intimidation.

"You just took advantage of me and now you're trying to sweet-talk me? Do you think I'm that easy to fool? You smooth-talking jerk!"

Despite her complaints, the way she quietly wrapped her arms around his waist betrayed her true feelings.

It was a shy, bewildered feeling after being surrounded by immense happiness.

Shen Yuan felt the girl in his arms's adorable, contradictory expression, and his smile deepened.

He knew his girl was shy.

He didn't press her further with words, but simply held her tighter in his arms.

"Alright, enough with the banter," he chuckled, lowering his head to plant a tender kiss on the crown of her head, his voice full of affection.

"It's getting late, my little princess, it's time to go to bed. Shall I carry you back to your room?"

"Who...who wants you to carry me! I can walk by myself!"

Li Zhi stubbornly retorted, but her body showed no intention of leaving his embrace.

“That won’t do,” Shen Yuan said seriously, his tone carrying an unquestionable domineering air.

"The ground is so cold, what if my little princess gets cold feet? I'd be heartbroken. So, it's safest for me to hold you."

Before he finished speaking, Shen Yuan's arm had already quietly moved to the back of Li Zhi's legs and under his back.

Li Zhi felt a sudden lightness in his body as he was easily lifted up in a standard princess carry.

"ah--!"

The sudden feeling of weightlessness made Li Zhi cry out in surprise, and her hands instinctively wrapped around Shen Yuan's neck.

By the time she realized what was happening, she had already landed steadily in his strong arms.

Her body was pressed tightly against his warm chest, and even through the thin fabric of her clothes, she could feel his vigorous and powerful heartbeat.

"Shen Yuan! You...you put me down! You big bad guy!" She blushed with embarrassment and struggled symbolically in his arms.

“I won’t let go,” Shen Yuan looked down at her, his eyes full of smug smiles. “It’s only natural for me to hug my own girlfriend. Hold on tight, we’re taking off back to the bedroom!”

After saying that, he took steady steps, holding the little darling in his arms who was saying one thing but meaning another, and strode towards the room.

Shen Yuan carried the soft, fragrant young girl in his arms and walked steadily down the corridor.

His left arm firmly supported Li Zhi's back, while his right hand moved more boldly up from the back of her knees, his broad, warm palm directly covering the upper part of her thigh.

He could clearly feel the amazing elasticity and delicate, smooth texture of the skin beneath his palm, as if he were holding a piece of fine, warm jade.

This touch, imbued with intense possessiveness, made Li Zhi's already burning body stiffen once more.

She could sense how ambiguous and dangerous the position of that large hand was.

The scorching heat from that palm felt like an electric current, traveling up her inner thigh and striking her most sensitive nerve center.

"Well……"

The girl let out a soft whimper, her face burning even more intensely. She could only bury her face in Shen Yuan's neck, afraid to look up or move.

She let him use this domineering method to "escort" her back to her room.

Despite the intense internal struggle she was going through, she tightened her arms around his neck, a completely unconscious dependence.

The short distance passed in an instant. Shen Yuan carried her into the bedroom.
He walked to the bedside, preparing to gently put the girl in his arms down, but his movements suddenly stopped.

His gaze fell on the dark gray bed sheet. Under the light, a small, slightly darker stain was clearly visible in the center of the sheet.

It was an irregular, half-dried wet stain that looked rather out of place on the dark sheets.

Li Zhi followed his gaze, and when she saw the marks on the bed sheet, her brain went blank, as if countless fireworks were exploding inside at the same time.

The shame that had just been suppressed erupted like a volcano, ten times more intense than before, instantly engulfing all her reason.

Looking at the stain, Shen Yuan said softly, "It seems... this bed sheet needs to be replaced."

He paused, looked down at the girl in his arms who was already stiff, and added with a smile, "Luckily I lifted the blanket just now, otherwise I would have had to wash the blanket."

"Ah!" she screamed suddenly, burying her face in Shen Yuan's arms.

"Shut up! You idiot Shen Yuan, shut your mouth!"

"It's all your fault! You big bad guy, you did it all!"

She spoke incoherently, her voice urgent and aggrieved.

"Hurry...hurry up and get it off...it's so embarrassing...boohoo...I don't want to sleep here anymore!"

"Yes, yes, yes! I'll change the sheets right now!"

Shen Yuan smiled and carried Li Zhi to the chair: "Sit down for a while."

Li Zhi sat in the chair, her face still burning hot enough to fry an egg, so embarrassed she wished she could disappear immediately.

However, her gaze involuntarily fell on the conspicuous wet stains on the dark gray bed sheet.

The mark was extremely glaring, appearing infinitely larger in her eyes.

It undeniably revealed the loss of control she had just experienced and her shame.

Under the light, the semi-dry water stains appeared as irregular dark areas, creating a jarring contrast with the surrounding fabric.

Shape... Position...

All of this made her heart pound like a drum, filled with both shame and anger.

At this moment, Shen Yuan had already tucked the quilt onto the wide windowsill.

Li Zhi watched as Shen Yuan deftly pulled and yanked it outwards!
He then casually ripped a large sheet off the mattress.

With swift and decisive movements, almost without any hesitation, she quickly swept the "battlefield" that held her embarrassment away from the bed.

Shen Yuan didn't glance at the piece of fabric he had rolled up, but quickly crumpled it into a ball, deliberately making the damp stains curl inwards tightly.

Shen Yuan then tossed the wad of cloth into the dirty laundry basket beside him.

He turned and walked to the wardrobe, opened the door deftly, and took out a clean, light-colored bed sheet.

When the fabric was shaken open, it carried a faint scent of freshly washed soap and the smell of sunshine.

Shen Yuan carried the clean sheets back to the bedside, preparing to remake the bed.

Just then, his attention fell on the pillow at the head of the bed.

To be precise, it was the upper edge of the pillow that Li Zhizeng had pressed hard to cover up.

When they pulled off the bed sheet, they also pulled out what Li Zhi had hidden underneath.

On the mattress, a pure white fabric was quietly curled up.

The delicate braided pattern is tightly interwoven, outlining a petite and exquisite silhouette—it is the same pair of pure white braided pantyhose that Li Zhi wore before!

Shen Yuan's gaze slowly shifted from the spread-out white fabric to the girl who was currently huddled in the chair.

A knowing smile played on his lips as he leaned down, his long, slender fingers picking up the smooth, delicate white pantyhose.

The delicate lace trim at the top of the socks created a subtle contrast with his fingertips.

"Li Bao".

Shen Yuan's voice rang out, carrying a hint of lazy mischief, forcefully pulling Li Zhi's attention away from her complex embarrassment.

The girl on the chair froze abruptly, looking up at the sound.

When her gaze fell upon the pure white clump between Shen Yuan's fingers, her cheeks flushed instantly.

The embarrassment I had just suppressed suddenly surged to the top!
"Idiot!! You dare to..."

"You you you—woo!"

The accusation that had been brewing inside her burst out, making her jump up from her chair like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

However, just as her tide of shame and indignation was about to burst forth, Shen Yuan's voice rang out first, directly cutting off her point of explosion:

"—I just wanted to say, I'll put it in the closet for you to keep safe?"

Shen Yuan raised the pure white scarf between his fingers, looking at her with an open and honest gaze, as if he were holding nothing more than an ordinary scarf.

Li Zhi glared at him, the shameful and indignant accusation that was about to burst out was stopped by his frank question.

"..."

She opened her mouth, but in the end only managed to let out a soft, nasal hum, turning her face away as a sign of acquiescence.

We can't just let him leave that thing lying around...

That's even more embarrassing!

Shen Yuan casually placed the pantyhose in his hand into a drawer of the wardrobe, and then closed the drawer door.

"Alright, make the bed."

Shen Yuan gripped the two corners of the bed sheet with both hands and gave it a quick shake!
Wow——!
The light-colored fabric was laid out flat, instantly covering most of the mattress.

Li Zhi watched as Shen Yuan, tall and imposing, bent over and patiently smoothed out a small wrinkle at the edge of the bed sheet.

Watching him make the bed like this, so that the two of them could sleep comfortably together later, an indescribable sense of intimacy quietly arose, even more comforting than the intimacy just now.

She pursed her lips and shifted her body in the soft chair.

Then, as Shen Yuanzheng bent down to tuck the edge of the sheet closest to him into the gap in the mattress, the chair cushion made a slight rubbing sound.

Shen Yuan looked up.

Li Zhi stood by the bed, her fingers already gripping the edge of the sheet closest to her.

The two were separated by a bed, their eyes meeting silently in the warm light.

Shen Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes, but he didn't expose her slight awkwardness and undisguised concern.

Li Zhi avoided his smiling gaze, gave a feigned fierce snort, and began to exert force with his hand.

Separated by the mattress, each holding one side, the two silently but tacitly began tidying up this small space they would soon share.

Shen Yuan's large hand firmly pressed down on the edge on the other side, while Li Zhi forcefully smoothed out a small crease.

For a moment, the subtle sounds of fabric being tugged and the breaths of the two moving slightly around the bed mingled together, creating an atmosphere more intimate than any words could express.

After the sheets were laid out, Shen Yuan picked up the quilt and tossed it up with his arm.

With a soft "plop" sound, the quilt was steadily tossed into the center of the newly laid light-colored sheets.

Large, soft down comforters piled up on the flat bed, creating fluffy, undulating mounds that slowly spread outwards.

“Alright,” Shen Yuan turned around, clapped his hands, and spoke with a relaxed tone as if he had just solved a small problem.

His gaze fell on Li Zhi: "After all this commotion... it's time to sleep, Li Bao."

Li Zhi looked at Shen Yuan and snorted at him.

Shen Yuan stopped teasing her and nimbly got into bed. He turned his body slightly to the side and looked at Li Zhi, who was still standing by the bed, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt.

"come over."

He patted the large space next to him that he had deliberately left empty for her.

Li Zhi felt as if those two words had gently touched her heart.

She looked at Shen Yuan lying there, his arms outstretched on the pillow, the space reserved for him carrying a reassuring allure.

All the embarrassment from just now, the inexplicable understanding while tidying the sheets, and that irresistible invitation...

A mix of emotions culminated in a very soft sigh.

She moved.

Without looking at him, Li Zhiwei lowered her head and naturally lifted the corner of the blanket.

She quickly slipped into the warm bed and then moved closer to Shen Yuan.

As she groped around, her slightly cool instep inadvertently brushed against the outside of his warm calf, making her shudder.

The next second, her soft body slid against that firm and warm arm.

Shen Yuan tightened his arms around her, holding her even closer, his chin gently resting on the top of her soft hair, and he took a deep breath of the comforting peach scent.

"Li Bao," his deep voice, tinged with weariness, rang out in the quiet room with unusual gentleness.

"It's time to go to bed."

The girl in his arms let out a soft hum, as if dissatisfied, but then obediently snuggled closer into his embrace.

Li Zhi's voice was somewhat muffled due to drowsiness, but it carried a hint of fierceness at the end.

"You bastard, then you're not allowed to mess around anymore."

"Mmm," Shen Yuan responded softly, the vibrations of his chest clearly transmitted to her.

He lowered his head slightly and gave her a light, natural peck on the lips.

"Good night."

These two words are like a magical spell.

The feeling of security from being warmly embraced surged up like a tide, completely overwhelming the girl in his arms.

Li Zhi nestled slightly in his arms, finding a more comfortable angle.

Goodnight, Shen Yuan.

Her warm breath sprayed evenly onto Shen Yuan's neck, and the girl's hands, which were wrapped around his waist, finally relaxed and rested softly there.

"I love you."

Shen Yuan's lips curled up silently, and his fingertips gently caressed her thin shoulders and back, feeling the soft, relaxed weight.

"I love you too."

"Clap."

The room was shrouded in darkness.

The night was deeper.

The last whisper of electricity in the room subsided completely, leaving only two breaths, their frequencies gradually merging, warmed and lingering in the cozy winter room under the protection of the blankets.

A moment later, two furry figures jumped onto the bed in the darkness.

At midnight, he found a good spot at the foot of the bed and lay down, as if marking this finally peaceful world with a warm and perfect mark.

Nao Nao snuggled up and lay down in the middle of the night.

This small world finally sank into the deepest tranquility and warmth of New Year's Eve.

……

As dawn breaks, the soft light, like a golden veil, silently seeps through the gaps in the curtains, slowly flowing through the quiet room and gently cutting through the gloom.

The light first illuminated the window frame, then climbed up the back of the chair, and finally gently fell on the two figures nestled together in the center of the bed.

Consciousness, like a buoy sunk to the warm seabed, is drawn upwards little by little by the morning light...

The first thing you notice is the familiar, comforting scent that lingers around your nose.

Li Zhi slowly opened her eyes, a brief mist of confusion welling up in them.

Before the vision is fully clear, the body's memory has already awakened.

She found herself almost completely nestled in Shen Yuan's arms.

Warm breath gently brushed against the exposed skin at the nape of his neck.

She rested her head on his arm, her cheek pressed against his warm, firm chest.

And those slender legs, freed from their restraints last night, now lay smooth and languidly wrapped around one of his legs.

Her legs were pressed intimately together, the delicate friction accompanying each barely perceptible breath, vividly reminding her of the deep affection and intimacy of their current posture.

Beside her on the pillow, Shen Yuan's arms remained in the same embrace he had during the night, firmly and securely wrapped around her lower back.

Li Zhi froze for a moment.

Last night's enchanting and shy scenes flashed through my mind like a montage, finally settling on the tranquility of us sleeping in each other's arms.

A familiar blush color quickly spread across her cheeks.

Instinct made her want to immediately create this embarrassing distance, but deep down she seemed to be still immersed in the huge inertia of that safe and secure feeling.

Her pearly teeth gently bit the soft flesh inside her lower lip.

Li Zhi ultimately did not make a move.

She buried her face silently in that familiar, warm chest, leaving only the tips of her burning ears exposed in the dim morning light.

Just then, a deep, husky voice, carrying the warmth of the morning air and a hint of barely perceptible laughter, suddenly rang out above her head.

"You're awake..."

Her heart skipped a beat from the whisper so close to her.

When did he wake up?!

Could it be... that he's been staring at me the whole time...?
Overwhelmed with shame, she almost instinctively lifted her small face, which had been buried in her chest.

The gentle morning light perfectly outlined Shen Yuan's deep eyes, which held a clear smile.

Their eyes met!

His gaze was already firmly fixed on her face, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

There was no trace of grogginess from just waking up, only complete alertness.

She could clearly see her own reflection in Shen Yuan's eyes.

Panic, shyness.

Shen Yuan watched her go from being completely bewildered to suddenly becoming flustered and embarrassed, and a low, pleasant chuckle escaped his throat.

Just as Li Zhi subconsciously wanted to pull back, Shen Yuan turned his head slightly and his warm lips landed on her lips very naturally.

A light kiss, carrying the cool touch of the morning air, possessed a soothing magic, instantly calming her bewilderment.

Then, his low, pleasant voice, mixed with warm breath, fell on her flushed earlobe once more.

Good morning, Li Bao.

Li Zhi did not immediately back away, but her shy eyes remained fixed on his face, which was so close to hers.

She pursed her lips slightly, and the sensation of his kiss seemed even more vivid.

Finally, the girl's lips parted slightly.

"Shen Yuan, good morning."

Li Zhi's eyes were filled with a shyness that was almost overflowing, flowing quietly in the morning light as the two of them looked at each other so close.

In this tranquil and beautiful moment, a snow-white figure suddenly broke the frozen time within this small space.

"Meow-"

A soft, sweet voice, tinged with dissatisfaction yet full of presence, rang out.

At midnight, with light yet somewhat reckless steps, he stepped onto the soft quilt and walked directly from the foot of the bed!

It seemed not to pay much attention to what was under its feet, or perhaps it was deliberately trying to attract attention.

The tiny paws gently stepped on Li Zhi's leg, and then walked upwards step by step.

"ah!"

Li Zhi, who was engrossed in their tender gaze, was caught off guard. The slight pressure from the paw pads made her instinctively let out a short gasp.

My body tensed up involuntarily.

Their sweet good morning was completely interrupted by this uninvited little third wheel.

Sangeng ignored the girl's slight surprise and shyness.

"Meow...meow~"

This time the call was drawn out a little longer, carrying a hint of complaint and an obvious longing.

It raised its little head, looking at Shen Yuan, and also seemingly at Li Zhi.

Shen Yuan's originally affectionate and focused gaze was instantly replaced by a helpless smile after being interrupted by the little cutie.

"You silly kid, you're disturbing your mom and dad's post-treatment routine! Do you still want to eat?"

"Meow--"

Sangeng looked at Shen Yuan with a stubborn expression, as if he would not give up until he achieved his goal.

Li Zhi looked up at the kitten stepping on her, stretched out her finger, and gently tapped the little nose that Sangeng had brought close.

"What a blunder! It scared Mom half to death in the middle of the night..."

The beautiful girl's voice was soft, carrying the unique laziness of early morning.

There was no real blame in her words, and her eyes were full of gentle indulgence.

"Shen Yuan, go and get them some food."

Shen Yuan looked at Li Zhi in his arms and nodded.

"understood."

Shen Yuan picked up his phone, preparing to remotely control the feeder to feed the food.

But Shen Yuan was stunned when he opened his phone.

Li Zhi, who had been looking languid in the morning light, suddenly felt a tightness in his heart as he was affected by Shen Yuan's abrupt stillness.

She raised her hand and gently shook his arm: "What's wrong?"

Her voice carried a soft, sweet tone, tinged with a barely perceptible tension.

Shen Yuan's Adam's apple bobbed, and he slowly turned his head.

Those eyes, which were originally smiling, were now filled with astonishment and... absurd laughter.

He turned his phone screen towards Li Zhi.

Li Zhi's gaze was focused on the glaringly clear "08:17".

The air seemed to freeze for half a second.

Then——

"ah?!!"

　Let me tell you how many chapters I still owe. Including the one posted in the early morning, there are still 24 chapters left...

　　As for why there are still so many, one reason is the extra chapters for last month's monthly votes, and the other is because a new patron has joined the alliance, who gets 5 extra chapters...

　　I die...

　　By the way, the group name is in the description.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)