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Chapter 254 Li Zhi: My dad is still outside!
The study door was gently closed.

"Click."

The soft click of the door lock seemed to open a window to a tranquil world, completely shutting out the faint chatter of parents coming from outside.

The moment the door shut out the outside world, the tension in their backs, which were as taut as bowstrings, eased almost simultaneously as the door locked.

Shen Yuan exhaled a long breath that he had been holding for a long time, his chest heaving noticeably, as if he was expelling all the restraint and panic he had just felt.

Li Zhi instinctively pressed one hand to his wildly beating chest.

The next second, they turned their heads almost simultaneously, and their eyes involuntarily met right behind the door.

Four eyes meet.

Shen Yuan's lips twitched upwards involuntarily, and then the smile spread quickly to his eyebrows and eyes like a thawing spring breeze.

Finally, it turned into a low, yet extremely pleasant, chuckle that rolled out from his throat.

The panicked expression he had shown during the interrogation was completely gone from his eyes, replaced by a pure and bright smile.

"Pfft..."

Li Zhi couldn't help but move the hand she had been holding to her chest to her mouth when she saw his silly grin, trying to stifle the laughter that was about to spill out.

As a result, he only managed to cover a small part of his mouth, and muffled laughter still leaked out from between his fingers.

The girl's eyes curved into two bright crescent moons, her eyes brimming with tears, filled with a sense of relief and a touch of cuteness.

"call……"

Shen Yuan nudged Li Zhi's shoulder with his own, his voice still carrying a lingering laugh, but his tone had completely relaxed.

"Finally... I managed to sneak out. I almost suffocated."

Li Zhi lowered her hand from her mouth, but the smile on her lips remained high. She playfully nudged him with her elbow, her voice still tinged with laughter.

"Who told you to laugh? Your dad's still outside! You idiot!"

"Hey, is this my fault?"

Shen Yuan exaggeratedly rubbed his chest.

"Did you see the look in your dad's eyes just now? Old Shen really looked so frustrated."

When Li Zhi recalled Lao Shen's expression at the time, she imagined it for a moment and burst out laughing again, but quickly covered her mouth with her hand. Her eyes, crinkled with laughter, betrayed her.

The beautiful girl's shoulders trembled slightly, and after a while, she spoke in a muffled voice with a heavy laugh.

"But... my dad seems... he doesn't seem so angry anymore?"

Shen Yuan shrank back, knowing full well who had shielded him from all the firepower.

Comrade Lao Shen, I will always remember your contributions!

Shen Yuan reached out and pulled Li Zhi closer to him, rubbing his chin against the top of her soft hair.

"As long as we do our homework well, Uncle Li will definitely be satisfied."

"——Woo!"

Li Zhi suddenly raised his head, his cheeks flushed, and his fist, which had just relaxed, slammed into his shoulder without any hesitation.

"Shut up, Seran! You idiot Shen Yuan! Don't say another word! If you mention homework again, I'll... I'll..."

"Eh eh eh"

Shen Yuan immediately smiled and begged for mercy, but only received a rain of fists from the girl, who was even more embarrassed and annoyed.

He accepted it willingly, a low chuckle rumbling in his chest, as he held his shy and annoyed little darling even tighter in his arms.

In the study, only the cat tilted its head in confusion, looking at the two of them, and the gradually fading voices of the parents, shut out from outside the door.

Of course, there was also the sound of Old Shen washing dishes.

After the two cuddled for a while, Shen Yuan let go of her arm and instead took Li Zhi's hand, gently rubbing her hand with his fingertips.

"Come on, it's time to do our homework."

Li Zhi's ears were still flushed. She nodded gently and let him lead her to the desk, but her fingertips quietly curled into his palm.

After the two sat down, Shen Yuan did not immediately take out the test paper.

He turned to the side, his gaze falling on Li Zhi's lowered eyelashes.

She was pretending to be focused on organizing the test papers, but her slightly bitten lower lip and the lingering blush on her cheeks were noticed by his silent gaze.

In the corner of the room, Nao Nao strolled closer, its tail brushing against Shen Yuan's trouser leg. Only then did Shen Yuan seem to come to his senses, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly as a low chuckle escaped his throat.

Suddenly, Shen Yuan stretched out his long arm and nimbly scooped up the approaching Nao Nao into his arms.

He buried his face in Nao Nao's soft belly and fur, then took several exaggerated deep breaths, making a satisfied and extremely unreserved "hissing" sound, as if he wanted to suck the cat in completely, which made Nao Nao fuss.

"Hey! Shen Yuan, what are you doing? You're a pervert!"

Li Zhi was amused by Shen Yuan's pathetic cat-loving behavior, but also found it a bit cringeworthy, so she raised her hand and lightly patted Shen Yuan's shoulder.

"Be gentle! Don't suck Nao Nao bald! Aren't you afraid it will dislike you?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan lifted his face from Naonao's warm belly, but instead of letting go, he firmly pressed the kitten, which was trying to escape, onto his lap.

He looked up, his gaze fixed intently on Li Zhi, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, and whispered, "Not petting the cat anymore, how about petting you?"

Li Zhi's heart skipped a beat at his words, her cheeks instantly burning red. She scolded him softly, "Pervert! Try saying that again!"

As she spoke, the girl stretched out her foot and gave him a feint kick.

Shen Yuan loosened his grip slightly, and Nao Nao seized the opportunity to meow, nimbly break free, and escape from the study in a flash.

The room fell silent, and the two looked at each other. Shen Yuan's eyes still held a lingering smile and a hint of ambiguity.

Li Zhi gently bit her lower lip, her eyes filled with both anger and shyness, as if she was about to pounce on him and cover his mouth, yet she couldn't help but be amused by the silent tug-of-war, causing her lips to curl slightly.

The two looked at each other, and the air in the study seemed to freeze, leaving only their clear breathing.

In those few seconds of silent eye contact, the relaxed feeling of the earlier banter quietly faded, and a more subtle attraction flowed silently between the two.

As if drawn by invisible threads, or as if following their inner instincts, their bodies unconsciously broke the distance between them who were originally sitting upright.

Shen Yuan's shoulder leaned forward almost imperceptibly, while Li Zhi's upper body, which had been slightly tilted to one side, quietly shifted back to the opposite side.

The subtle change was so slow that they themselves did not immediately notice it, like two leaves on the water's surface, gently pushed in the same direction by the ripples.

In the silence, their faces unconsciously drew closer, their breaths seemingly tangible, and the warmth that could trace each other's contours quietly permeated the small space between them.

Li Zhi's gaze swept over Shen Yuan's face, which was so close to hers, and his deep, focused eyes made her heart race.

The girl's eyelashes trembled a few times, and then, as if she had made up her mind, she slowly closed her eyes.

Shen Yuan gradually moved closer, his lips lightly touching the corner of her lips, with a tentative tenderness.

Li Zhi's breath hitched slightly as Shen Yuan pressed down on her, his lips covering hers.

A mixture of shyness and a burning warmth swept over her, submerging the last bit of her tense nerves.

Almost instinctively, the girl raised her hand and wrapped it around Shen Yuan's neck, pulling him closer with her arms.

Their familiar scents lingered around their noses. In the closed study, only their intimate, warm breaths and the pounding of their hearts echoed clearly in their ears.

Outside the room, Lao Li never expected that the young couple, who had just been warned, would be kissing each other again.

but……

Even if Lao Li could think of it, what could he do?

The two of them go to and from school together every day; this only prevents them from doing so temporarily.

In the study, at first the caresses were gentle and ticklish, like the touch of a feather.

As Shen Yuan deepened his movements, warmth emanated from his lips, as if he were savoring her breath.

Li Zhi involuntarily parted her lips slightly, and Shen Yuan gently probed in, then withdrew restrainedly, leaving only a brief touch.

Shen Yuan pressed his lips against hers, slightly opened his mouth, and then gently bit her lower lip, causing a slight pain yet lingering tremor.

Drawn by the delicate lip and teeth movements, Li Zhi wrapped her arms tighter and responded with an awkward yet tender peck.

The deeper Shen Yuan kissed her, the tighter his arms around her waist tightened silently, as if he wanted to crush the distance between them.

Li Zhi was completely captivated by his presence, her mind went blank, and she instinctively responded to this heart-pounding intimacy.

Just then, Shen Yuan's hand slowly slid down her back, carrying his burning body heat and undeniable strength, supporting her knees and back with a slight force.

"ah!"

Before Li Zhi could even gasp, that lithe body was instantly lifted from her seat, gently and urgently placed on Shen Yuan's lap.

The gap between the two disappeared completely, and they were pressed so tightly together that there was almost no gap between them.

Shen Yuan's kiss briefly left her lips, his hot breath landing on her cheek before he eagerly covered her slightly parted lips again.

The boy's arms tightened around her, as if he wanted to embed her entirely into the depths of his embrace.

Li Zhi sat on Shen Yuan's lap, her feet dangling in mid-air, her soft gasp swallowed by his deeper kisses.

She could only helplessly cling to his strong shoulders, enduring this intimate gesture imbued with intense possessiveness.

The already scorching air was now so thick it felt like it would drown you.

After a long while, until both of them were a little out of breath, their lips reluctantly parted.

Li Zhi's eyes were misty and wet with tears, her slightly rapid breathing made her chest rise and fall, and her cheeks were as red as a blooming crabapple.

Shen Yuan's breathing was also heavy, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his eyes still held lingering desire, which he kept fixed on her.

Looking at the alluring appearance of the person in his arms, who was dizzy from being kissed, Shen Yuan felt a mix of affection and wicked thoughts surging within him.

The boy couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth, forming a smile that was both satisfied and somewhat mocking.

His fingertips lingered on her delicate, flushed cheeks, his fingertips applying slight pressure, as if savoring the soft touch.

Shen Yuan tilted his head slightly, his deep, smiling voice whispering close to her ear, carrying a languid aftertaste and a hint of barely perceptible teasing:

"Um……"

He deliberately dragged out his words, glanced meaningfully at the books and exam papers spread out on the table, and slowly added the second half of the sentence.

"Li Bao, shouldn't we...do our homework?"

These words, like a pebble thrown into calm water, instantly jolted Li Zhi, who was still immersed in the sweet afterglow.

"—!!"

Shen Yuan's undisguised smile caught Li Zhi's eye.

That smile...that tone!

He actually dared to mention "doing homework"?!

And the way he's laughing...it makes me want to punch him! He's the one who just kissed me so hard my brain was suffocating and my whole body went weak, and now he's teasing me about my homework!

That jerk deserves a beating!

"Sand dollar!"

The beautiful girl's almond-shaped eyes widened suddenly, a mixture of shyness and anger exploding in her eyes.

That feeling of powerlessness was largely dispelled by that infuriating smile, replaced by a restless energy of anger and embarrassment after being provoked.

Without the slightest hesitation, her clenched little pink fist, with a charmingly teased air, struck quickly and accurately, but ultimately couldn't bring herself to punch Shen Yuan's solid chest with full force!

The punch carried a subtle airflow; its force was less of a strike and more of a symbolic protest, like a shove or a coquettish gesture.

Li Zhi's voice rose slightly, trembling with a hint of embarrassment and anger, and rang out clearly in the close proximity between the two.

"Serran!...Don't laugh! If you laugh again, I'll really hit you! You idiot Shen Yuan!"

Shen Yuan found her flustered appearance incredibly cute.

He grabbed the small fist that hadn't yet retracted, enveloping it in his warm palm, his fingertips gently caressing the inside of her slender wrist in a soothing manner.

He didn't argue, but just replied with a mischievous grin, "I said I'm doing my homework, what are you thinking?"

Upon hearing this, Li Zhi glared at him, then turned her face away in embarrassment and anger, refusing to look at him.

The homework on the desk remained quietly spread out, waiting for its rightful owner, but the temperature in the study was clearly far from being suitable for studying.

In the study, after Li Zhichen's angry scolding, there was a brief silence as the breaths, which had been disordered by the kiss, gradually calmed down.

Just as Li Zhi tilted her head, pretending to organize the exam papers to calm the lingering blush on her face, her body sitting on Shen Yuan's lap suddenly stiffened slightly.

A distinct touch, with an undeniable presence and warmth, pressed against her thigh.

The ambiguity of that position, the vivid touch, instantly pierced all of Li Zhi's senses like an electric shock.

"Woo!"

With a short, almost drowned-out gasp, Li Zhi's pupils dilated suddenly, and his body, as if branded with a hot iron, burst forth with tremendous force, trying to bounce off Shen Yuan's leg!

Shen Yuan was jolted by the sudden force that surged from his arms.

Almost simultaneously, he instinctively tightened his arms, his steel-like arms instantly pulling that slender body even closer to his legs, and even pressing her into his arms!

This press instantly intensified the agonizing sensation of contact.

Li Zhi's entire face, including her ears and neck, instantly turned as red as a ripe shrimp.

Overwhelmed by shame and embarrassment, she instantly lost all reason. Her beautiful eyes welled up with tears, and her shame and anger seemed about to burst forth.

She abruptly turned her head, staring intently at Shen Yuan's face, which was so close to hers, her teeth almost drawing blood from her lower lip.

Her voice was extremely low, each word squeezed out from between her teeth.

"Shen Yuan!! You...! You idiot!! Seran!!! Are you out of your mind?! My dad's still outside!"

Shen Yuan was caught off guard, his handsome face flushed red, and a bead of sweat even appeared on his forehead.

His body reacted more rapidly and directly than expected.

He could feel the girl's tense limbs and her shameful and indignant gaze that almost pierced his skin.

The immense embarrassment made him hold his breath instantly, but the strength in his arms around Li Zhi increased, both to prevent her from breaking free and as a primal physical reaction.

His Adam's apple bobbed laboriously, and his voice, attempting to explain, was even more hoarse and dry than Li Zhi's, carrying a sense of desperate suppression coupled with complete loss of control.

"Li Bao... don't move..."

His hot breath brushed against Li Zhi's ear, and the violent heaving of his chest was clearly transmitted to her through the tightly clad fabric, as if it contained a huge amount of energy that had nowhere to be released.

The air was filled with an intense sense of embarrassment and burning heat.

Li Zhi was held tightly in his arms, unable to break free even slightly. The intense heat of their close embrace, combined with the faint sounds of her parents talking outside the door, made her scalp tingle.

She was anxious and scared, her slender fingers gripping the fabric of Shen Yuan's shoulder tightly, as if grasping at the last piece of driftwood, her voice trembling uncontrollably.

"Thran! Did you hear me! My father is outside! If he comes in... you're finished!"

Shen Yuan's rapid breaths landed on the crook of her neck, and she remained silent for a moment.

He nodded very slightly.

The burning forehead even brushed against the skin on the side of her neck, and a muffled sound squeezed out from the hollow of her shoulder.

"Oh, I see……"

Even so, he didn't loosen his arms around her waist; instead, he tightened his grip on her even more.

Shen Yuan buried his head even deeper into her shoulder, greedily absorbing her warmth and scent.

The hoarse voice suppressed turbulent emotions, adding with a touch of childish whining.

"Just a little longer, just a little while, I... I promise I won't move..."

The homework and test papers lay silently on the table, witnessing the silent storm that suddenly ignited in this small space, along with the curious gazes of the cats in the corner.

The indistinct voices outside the door reminded the omnipresent "judge," while the boy's burning heartbeat and the girl's tense breathing inside spoke of the restless, restless energy of youth that had nowhere to go yet was hard to let go of.

Li Zhi looked at Shen Yuan and sighed helplessly.

The girl reached out and hugged him, saying in a soft voice, "Well, it's a promise, you can only hug me for a little while. I really have to do my homework later."

"Ok!"

Shen Yuan nodded and buried himself even deeper into Li Zhi's soft body.

After a brief moment of indulgence, he took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the overwhelming impulse in his chest.

The boy slowly released his arms from around Li Zhi's waist, gradually reducing the force in his arms.

With a lingering reluctance in his fingertips, as if releasing an invisible constraint, he silently signaled that she could get up.

Li Zhi caught this sign of relaxation.

With a deft twist of her slender waist, she sprang up swiftly from Shen Yuan's leg.

The moment she stopped, her gaze seemed to be drawn by some invisible thread, unconsciously sweeping downwards.

That spot, during their recent caresses, was the very source of her embarrassment.

That glance made her pupils shrink instantly, her cheeks flushed crimson, and even her ears turned bright red.

A surge of scalding heat shot from the soles of my feet straight to the top of my head!
Although we had already greeted each other face to face, and even personally touched each other.

But Li Zhi still carried the shyness she had when they first met, and she was even more embarrassed now than she had been during their first meeting.

However, if the four parents outside weren't there, Li Zhi probably wouldn't be so shy.

"Ugh——!"

A short whimper was forced down her throat, and Li Zhi's toes curled up tightly inside her slippers, as if she wanted to dig a hole in the ground and bury herself in it.

She quickly turned her burning cheek away, not daring to glance at Shen Yuan again.

"Thrall... Thran! Don't... don't think about it! This time... this time it absolutely won't work!"

Her voice was extremely low, each word carrying immense shame, but within it, there was also a trace of concern for Shen Yuan's current distress.

"You...you yourself..."

She paused, as if trying to find the right words to say.

"...Bear with it! Do you hear me! This time, this time I can't help you..."

The words "help you" were so soft they were almost inaudible, yet they burned her ears.

Shen Yuan took a deep breath, the air of which seemed particularly heavy in the quiet study.

He didn't look at her immediately, but instead slightly hunched over, trying to conceal his disheveled presence.

After a few difficult seconds of silence, he slowly raised his head and met Li Zhi's anxious eyes.

He tried to force a reassuring smile.

"Um...it's nothing..."

His Adam's apple bobbed violently up and down on his neck, as if he were swallowing the surging desire and torment.

Shen Yuan took another deep breath, as if trying to calm the turbulent emotions churning within him.

"I... I can just bear with it myself..."

Looking at his profile as he tried so hard to hold back, Li Zhi felt as if a tiny feather had touched her heart.

The girl nodded with a slightly awkward concern, then leaned down and whispered in Shen Yuan's ear.

A few seconds later, a timid whisper escaped from her tightly pursed lips, her breath hot against Shen Yuan's ear.

“…Then…next time…after they’re gone, I…I’ll help you again…”

These few words were like a spark that ignited a fuse, instantly setting off Shen Yuan's extremely tense nerves!

"hiss--!!!"

Shen Yuan gasped sharply, his muscles tensing instantly like a taut bowstring about to snap!

The impulse that I had just managed to suppress suddenly resurfaced!

He could even feel his temples throbbing wildly!
The intense shame, mixed with an indescribable sense of stimulation, and the terrifying fact that there were four parents right outside the door, felt like three mountains crashing down on me!

"—Oh! My ancestor! My little ancestor!!!"

Shen Yuan's voice even changed tone.

Is she genuinely ignorant or just pretending?
With that innocent and pure face, she said those things, and she just happened to choose a moment when her parents were just a wall away!

"Please! Stop talking! My dear Miss Li! Grandma! I was wrong! Please stop!!!"

Shen Yuanzhen was about to cry.

Is this really how you flirt?
what?
This is... terrible!

Seeing Shen Yuan's distressed expression, Li Zhi clearly realized that he had spoken out of turn.

"I...I did my homework! Um...you, don't forget to do your test!"

After saying that, Li Zhifei quickly sat down and buried himself in the exam paper.

She even picked up a piece of scrap paper to cover her face.

Want to cover it up!

　Bonus chapter complete... 21 chapters still owed...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)