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Chapter 279 It's my turn to reward you.
Li Zhi slightly raised her head from her father's broad embrace, her moist eyelashes trembling slightly with each sob.

Xu Chan silently moved closer, her fingertips holding a soft tissue, and gently wiped her daughter's flushed cheeks with a mother's unique, delicate touch.

"Alright, our little birthday girl," Xu Chan's fingertips gently wiped away the last tear, and then she gently brushed away the stray hairs that were wet and stuck to her cheeks.

"If you keep crying, how will you face anyone with swollen eyes?"

The gentle teasing made Li Zhi let out a half-sobbing sound, and subconsciously tilted her head to rub against her mother's palm.

Li Zhi finally stopped sobbing, lifted her head from her father's arms, her eyes were red like a rabbit's, and tiny water droplets clung to her eyelashes, glistening slightly in the lamplight.

She sniffed, her fingertips trembling with immense care, as she carefully folded the letter that carried her father's profound sentiments and tucked it into the pocket near her heart.

A warm tranquility filled the living room, with only the soft ticking of the wall clock.

Li Zhi took a deep breath, as if he had finally made up his mind.

She first looked into her mother's eyes, which held a gentle smile, and then turned to her father's square face, which, though feigning seriousness, had a soft gaze.

The lingering tear stains on her cheeks and the moisture in her eyes hadn't completely faded, yet strangely, they were mixed with a hint of barely perceptible joy and shyness.

"Dad, Mom..."

Her voice was still slightly hoarse from crying, and her clear eyes darted between Lao Li and Xu Chan. Finally, as if to encourage herself, she gently bit the inside of her lower lip, the blush standing out against her fair skin.

She clenched her fists slightly, feeling a subtle warmth emanating from the letter in her pocket and the photo frame in Shen Yuan's room.

Images flashed through his mind: Nao Nao's little paws tugging at his trouser legs, San Geng's lazy figure on the windowsill, and the stubborn expectation in Shen Yuan's eyes.

The excitement that had been suppressed by the warmth of home, but which had now surged back up, could no longer be contained.

The girl mustered her courage, met her parents' gentle gaze, and spoke softly but with a firm tone.

"...I...I want to go see Shen Yuan for a bit."

She paused, her voice softening unconsciously, carrying a hint of coquetry.

"Shen Yuan, there's also... a gift..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the undeniable blush on her face clearly conveyed her unspoken feelings.

Looking at her shy yet anxious yet brave expression, Xu Chan's smile deepened.

She glanced at Lao Li beside her and saw that although he failed to control his expression, he ultimately did not utter a word in rebuttal.

"Alright, alright, go ahead, go ahead,"

Xu Chan smiled and waved her hand, her tone full of knowing indulgence, and gently nudged Li Zhi's shoulder.

"Little birthday girl, do whatever you want today. Remember to wipe your face after you finished crying before you go over, so that Shen Yuan doesn't feel sorry for you again."

As she spoke, she stood up very naturally, her fingers lightly resting on Li Zhi's shoulder.
He subtly pushed her half a step towards the door.

Xu Chan's voice was light and cheerful. Her gaze swept over her husband's jawline, which had tightened for a moment, before returning to her daughter, a mischievous glint in her eyes.

"It's your birthday today, you can do whatever makes you happy."

Just as Li Zhi breathed a sigh of relief because of his mother's quick agreement and was about to turn around with light steps, Xu Chan leaned closer to him very naturally.

She whispered rapidly and clearly, almost touching Li Zhi's burning red earlobe, in a voice only the two of them could hear, with a warm smile and the intimate whisper of mother and daughter.

“I remember what Mom said—'Today, you can do whatever you want.'”

The color in Li Zhi's face instantly rushed to the top of his head!
"Mom—!" she cried out in extreme embarrassment, almost reflexively covering her face.

Looking at her daughter's bright red ear tips and almost bleeding neck, Xu Chan finally put away her teasing expression and gently pulled Li Zhi's collar up.

Her mother brushed her fingertips through her slightly disheveled hair, her voice suddenly returning to its usual soft and caring tone: "Alright, I won't tease you anymore."

"Ah, right!"

As if suddenly remembering something important, she asked Li Zhi, "Do you need a change of clothes? Do you want Mom to help you pack?"

"No, no need!!"

Li Zhi practically sprang away from her mother's arms. With her head down, as if trying to escape this scene that made her incredibly ashamed, she turned and rushed towards the entrance almost simultaneously.

His steps were hurried and chaotic, carrying an endearingly disheveled air of panic and confusion.

Looking at his daughter's expression and then at his wife's smug, suppressed laughter, Old Li finally let out a helpless snort and pushed up his glasses.

That soft hum contained a thousand unspoken words.

There was extreme displeasure with that kid Shen Yuan, and even more so, a complex sense of melancholy that the cabbage he had carefully cultivated could not ultimately be kept.

Li Zhi didn't even dare to reply. He hurriedly opened the door and slipped out without looking back.

"Bang." A not-too-loud sound of a door closing came, cutting off the world inside from the outside.

Only Lao Li and Xu Chan remained in the living room.

Old Li sighed, a sigh mixed with helplessness and a touch of sentimentality for his own cabbages, which ultimately softened with a barely perceptible gentleness.

"This girl..." he muttered to himself, his gaze falling on the now quiet entryway.

The motion-activated lights in the hallway outside the door turned on in response, and the cool incandescent light made Li Zhi's cheeks feel even hotter.

Her mother's pointed reminder made her feel so ashamed that she wished she could disappear on the spot.

"Change of clothes..."

She shook her head violently, as if trying to shake off the troubling association along with the immense shame.

Li Zhi took a deep breath, and just as she calmed her slightly flustered heartbeat and took a step towards the familiar door a few meters away—

"Click."

The faint sound of the latch clicking was abruptly heard just as she took her first step.

The tightly closed door in front of her opened slowly from the inside just a second before she raised her hand to knock.

Warm yellow light suddenly shone out, splashing onto the gray-white floor of the corridor.

Shen Yuan looked at Li Zhi, who was frozen a few steps away. In the dim light, the corners of his lips curved with a smug smile, as if he had been waiting for a long time to capture the astonishment and the lingering blush on her face.

"I knew it was you as soon as I heard your voice."

His voice was softer than the hallway light, carrying an all-knowing warmth that precisely struck her still-fluttering heart.

He didn't even give Li Zhi a chance to speak.

Warm fingers had already crossed the threshold, firmly reaching into the cool air of the stairwell, precisely encircling her wrist.

"come over."

With a slight exertion of his arm, Shen Yuan pulled her from the cold, white light of the stairwell into the warm, bright yellow space under his control.

The security door closed gently behind her with a "click," shutting out the cold incandescent light in the hallway and any prying eyes, completely drawing her into his private territory enveloped by his presence.

The entryway is gently illuminated by a warm wall lamp.

Li Zhi only had time to catch a glimpse of Shen Yuan's Adam's apple, which was so close to his face, and the triumphant smile on his face before he pulled her a step inside.

The living room lights were not on; the light mainly came from the crack in Shen Yuan's open bedroom door.

"Meow-"

A familiar, drawn-out tone, tinged with complaint and a hint of dissatisfaction, came from the direction of the bedroom.

It's Nao Nao.

Then came another slightly cold hum, it was the third watch of the night.

Shen Yuan chuckled softly, said nothing more, and led Li Zhi straight through the quiet living room and across the bedroom threshold.

Brighter and warmer light rushed towards us.

The first thing that caught Li Zhi's eye was a corner of a desk precisely illuminated by the beam of light.

In the center of the table, the frame containing the rubbings sat upright.

The acrylic surface reflects the light, making the two fluffy little paw prints clear and adorable.

The warm light outlined Li Zhi's face. Shen Yuan's gaze lingered on her face for a moment before he suddenly stopped.

A searching glint flashed in his deep eyes as his fingertips gently traced the edges of her slightly reddened eye sockets.

"Tsk, Li Bao. Why are your eyes so red, like a little rabbit's? Was your birthday present at home too touching?"

His gaze swept over her skin, still warm from her tears, and a smile spread across his lips, both mischievous and warm.

"It seems Uncle Li's gift is just as potent as my rubbing, huh?"

Li Zhi felt a burning sensation at the warmth of his fingertips and his words, and the lingering sadness mixed with shyness surged up again.

She tilted her head slightly, trying to avoid the lingering touch of his fingers, her voice muffled with slight annoyance: "Hmph, you idiot... You think you have such sharp eyes!"

The next second, the girl looked up at him and glared at him, her tone softening slightly, but still full of self-righteousness.

"None of your business!"

The girl's clenched fist struck Shen Yuan's solid chest with a dull thud.

Shen Yuan grabbed her wrist, which was pounding against her chest.

Those slender wrist bones were now encircling the red string he had tied.

He didn't let go; instead, following that force, he pulled his long arm in, encircling Li Zhi even tighter in his embrace.

A warm, firm chest pressed against hers instantly, and Li Zhi could even clearly feel his steady, powerful heartbeat, one beat after another, as if striking the same rapid rhythm of her own heart.

The boy's aura gently enveloped her.

Under the lamplight, Li Zhi seemed to be frozen in place; all his anger turned into silence under his gaze.

The distance is shortening.

All the sounds around seemed to disappear, leaving only the mingling of their breaths in the room.

Under the warm light, their breaths mingled in unison.

Shen Yuan's fingertips brushed against the corner of Li Zhiwei's slightly red eyes, where traces of tears still lingered.

His gaze deepened, as if drawn slowly by some silent force, and he lowered his head.

The distance shrank inch by inch, until I could see the tiny water droplets on her eyelashes trembling in the light.

“Li Bao…”

A low, hoarse call escaped his throat, no longer a teasing one, but filled with a heavy longing.

Li Zhi's fingers unconsciously clenched the fabric of his chest, his heart pounding deafeningly.

She didn't flinch, but simply tilted her head back, her watery eyes closing quietly like rose petals waiting for dew to fall.

The warm touch finally landed, first gently pressing against her slightly cool lips like a feather.

Shen Yuan's movements carried a sense of preciousness and restrained probing. His lips pressed together and lingered, sucking at the sweet scent and lingering tears on her lips.

Li Zhi responded awkwardly, her fingertips sliding from the fabric of his chest to the back of his neck, the slight trembling being gently accepted.

The kiss began as gentle as a butterfly resting on a flower, then quickly became passionate and intense.

Shen Yuan tightened his arms, pulling her deeper into his embrace, his hot breath brushing against her nose and cheeks.

Li Zhi melted in his arms, her fingers tightening around his hair.

The confused whimpers of Nao Nao and the soft thud of the tail whipping at midnight turned into distant and indistinct background sounds.

After an unknown amount of time, their rapid breathing finally brought them apart slightly.

Shen Yuan pressed his forehead against hers, his chest heaving violently, and gazed down at the person in his arms.

Li Zhi's cheeks were flushed with a captivating blush, her misty eyes were filled with moisture, and her rosy lips, glistening with the luster of plucked petals, were slightly parted as she breathed heavily.

Shen Yuan gently rubbed her burning cheek with his fingertips and let out a satisfied sigh.

He turned his head to the side, his warm lips brushing against her temple, and then placed a gentle kiss on her cheek.

The boy's deep voice, imbued with the unique magnetism of the night, rang in her burning ears.

“Zhizhi,” he paused, emphasizing the word meaningfully, “it’s getting late…it’s time to rest.”

"..."

Li Zhi nestled against his neck, her reddened ear tips drooping, and a barely audible response blended into their intertwined breaths.

Her fingers tightened around his clothes, as if silently acknowledging his hidden expectations, and foreshadowing that the private chapter of this night was just beginning.

However, after that silent consent, the girl exerted a slight force with her fingertips, and with a hint of clarity, gently pushed away Shen Yuan's tight embrace.

She stepped back slightly from that warm harbor, raised her blushing face, and widened her misty eyes, trying to show the "privileges" that come with a birthday.

"Shen Yuan..." she began, her voice slightly hoarse with a sweet afterglow from their previous intimacy, her fingertips gently poking his firm chest.

"Listen up! Today is my birthday... I'm the boss!"

Her gaze locked onto Shen Yuan's deep, smiling eyes, and she clearly and deliberately issued the "command":
"you--"

"You have to listen to me!"

The last few words were pronounced with exceptional clarity, carrying the unique willful confidence of a young girl.

"..."

Li Zhi paused slightly, her blush deepening. She took a deep breath and mustered the courage to add the most crucial sentence.

"So... tonight... you can't do anything reckless! Do you hear me?"

The warm yellow light shone on the two of them, making the girl's determination and shyness in her eyes particularly vivid.

Looking at her forced composure, Shen Yuan's smile deepened, a mixture of indulgence and tenderness.

He did not answer immediately, but simply bowed his head slightly.

His forehead was almost touching hers, his nose brushed against her cool nose, and his hot breath swept across her tense cheeks.

Then, the boy nodded slightly.

The movements were light, yet carried a reassuring solemnity.

"Ah."

The deep voice responded, a perfectly clear answer.

His smile widened silently, a smile that conveyed a submissive attitude of "absolute obedience."

"understood--"

The boy's deep voice carried complete obedience, yet it seemed to contain infinite possibilities.

"Today... you're in charge."

Li Zhi steadied herself slightly, taking a step back completely from his aura, the warm light outlining her still slightly red earlobes. "I...I'll go wash up."

She stopped looking into his eyes, which seemed to suck away all her will, and hurriedly turned toward the private bathroom in the room.

She gently closed the door, shutting out the warm and ambiguous air outside, and also blocking Shen Yuan's focused gaze.

The bright lights in the bathroom made her blush impossible to hide.

The cool water splashed on my face, slightly relieving the burning sensation in my cheeks.

She picked up her toothbrush, squeezed on some toothpaste, and the refreshing minty flavor filled her mouth, bringing a sense of clarity.

My fingertips brushed across the smooth ceramic countertop, then across the pair of eyes in the mirror, still damp with moisture and shyness.

She looked at herself in the mirror and took a deep breath.

Once she was sure the temperature on her cheeks wasn't so alarming, she took a deep breath and turned the bathroom doorknob.

She came out, her skin smooth and moist from just washing up, and she tried her best to appear calm.

Shen Yuan remained standing in place, his gaze following her movements.

She walked straight to the bedside and sat down, then pointed towards the bathroom: "Go...go brush your teeth and wash your face."

Under the light, a few strands of the girl's wet bangs clung to her smooth forehead, and tiny water droplets clung to her cheeks.

The forced sense of command, beneath this clean and tidy appearance, instead reveals a kind of everyday intimacy, gently overshadowing the previous romance.

"Yes, Li Bao."

Shen Yuan smiled and obediently accepted the command-like instruction.

Without saying another word, he turned and walked into the bright bathroom, gently closing the door behind him.

The soft sound of the door closing was particularly clear in the quiet room.

Li Zhi's cheeks were still burning hot, and her heart was still pounding wildly because of the kiss and what was about to happen.

The soft sound of the door closing was particularly clear in the quiet room.

Almost the instant the door lock closed, confirming that the sound of running water had masked the slightest movement, Li Zhi's body suddenly relaxed, then immediately tensed again—

This time it's because we have something more important to do.

She was almost holding her breath, and the tips of her ears were already burning red.

Without the slightest hesitation, Li Zhi, with a hint of unease as if he were doing something wrong, untied the drawstring of his trousers.

The soft fabric, yielding to gravity, slid silently and smoothly down to her ankles, exposing her fair and straight legs to the cool air.

However this is not enough.

Her fingertips trembled slightly but uncontrollably as she reached under her warm top, fumbling for the clasp of her close-fitting bra at the back.

Once, twice...

After a gentle flick, the clasp popped open with a barely audible "click" in the quiet room, startling her into a moment of hesitation.

She immediately held her breath and listened intently to the sounds coming from the bathroom.

Only after confirming that the sound of water was still there did she carefully pull her arm out of her sleeve.

The soft lingerie, imbued with the scent of a young girl, slipped quietly from her rounded shoulders with a soft rustling sound, lingered for a moment on the gentle curve of her waist, and was finally taken out lightly by her.

As her fingertips felt the unique smoothness of the lingerie fabric, a new blush instantly spread from her neck to her chest.

Li Zhi quickly bent down and picked up the trousers from the ground.

Without the slightest hesitation, she quickly and carefully rolled up the intimate fabric and buried it deep inside the trousers she had just taken off, cleverly hiding it in the soft folds of the waistband.

After doing all this, she finally let out a long breath.

The wildly beating heart hadn't truly calmed down; instead, the tension transformed into a more agonizing, tingling sensation because of that tiny hiding action.

He shaped the ball of fabric containing the secret into what appeared to be just an ordinary pair of trousers.

The girl hurriedly placed it on the chair near the bed.

When placing it, they made sure the side with the rolled-up underwear was facing down, pressed tightly against the chair surface.

After doing all this, the girl felt like her heart was about to jump out of her throat.

A surge of shame mixed with a secret anticipation of the night ahead made her scramble onto the bed.

She quickly threw off the covers and buried herself completely under them like a startled animal, leaving only a small tuft of her dark hair exposed to the cool air.

The bed was filled with the soft, dry smell of sunshine and Shen Yuan's unique, refreshing scent.

She curled herself up in a ball, burying her face in the soft pillow, and could almost hear the rush of her blood and the thunder of her rapid heartbeat.

The sound of running water coming from the bathroom became the only clear background noise, each splash sound like a countdown to his return.

Finally, the bathroom door handle turned, making a slight click.

The sound of running water stopped, and the door was opened.

Shen Yuan walked out of the bathroom; the room was unusually quiet.

The person who should have been waiting for him was nowhere to be seen.

But there was that bulging ball of blankets, and the pair of trousers she had just been wearing, lying on the chair next to the bed.

It was draped there casually, the fabric still bearing subtle wrinkles, silently telling him the answer.

Shen Yuan's gaze lingered on the familiar pair of trousers for a moment, a knowing smile flashing across his eyes.

This girl...she's pretty quick.

He silently curved the corners of his mouth into a smile.

That smile, bathed in the warm yellow glow of the desk lamp, was a mixture of weariness, tenderness, and unspoken doting affection.

He walked quietly to the bedside, each step making almost no sound on the soft carpet.

His gaze remained fixed on the bulging quilt, his eyes as if admiring a precious gift that needed to be carefully unveiled.

Shen Yuan sat down on the edge of the bed, the soft mattress sinking slightly into him.

He stretched out his warm fingers, his fingertips first landing very gently on the edge of the blanket, then tracing the outline of the bulge.

That cautious demeanor was like brushing away the last speck of dust from a treasure box covered in grime.

After a brief pause, with a slight movement of the fingertips, the soft edge of the down comforter was pressed down, and it was gently lifted back.

In an instant, bright light from outside the blankets streamed in.

The sweltering air, carrying the sweet and delicate fragrance unique to young girls, wafted towards us.

The lights shone down on Li Zhi without restraint.

Her jet-black hair lay disheveled on her forehead and cheeks, which were flushed red as if they were burning.

Her slender arms were tightly crossed over her chest, but they couldn't hide the pink blush rising on her rounded shoulders.

Her exposed collarbone and shoulders gleamed with a delicate, pearly luster.

Her legs quickly came together and curled up, her tightly clenched knees revealing a pitiful tension, which seemed to bloom like flower petals in the light.

Startled awake by the sudden light, the girl hurriedly opened her tightly closed eyes.

Those watery eyes, under the light, looked like glass covered with moisture, the pupils suddenly dilating to reflect Shen Yuan's face so close to theirs.

The girl's lips parted slightly, but she only managed to let out a short, broken sob.

All composure was shattered the moment the blanket was pulled back, leaving no room for escape.

The lights acted like a soft-focus filter, highlighting the immense impact and deadly allure in every detail.

Shen Yuan unconsciously held his breath the moment he saw this scene.

His gaze swept over Li Zhi's skin, which was filled with shyness and nervousness, and finally settled on her eyes, which were so moist they seemed to be dripping with water.

The intense focus in that gaze was so intense that Li Zhi couldn't bear it, and she almost instinctively turned over.

Her slender back faced Shen Yuan, leaving a delicate and smooth spine that trembled and stretched out in the dim, warm light, silently telling of the extreme embarrassment she felt.

But in Shen Yuan's eyes, this posture of turning his back was like a silent signal, or an invitation.

Shen Yuan's breathing became heavy, and his Adam's apple bobbed loudly.

The weight that sank into the bed suddenly deepened.

With a long arm reaching across the short distance, the movement, seemingly steady yet carrying undeniable strength, completely lifted the down comforter that had been partially opened.

A sweet scent accumulated in the quilt wafted over, instantly enveloping Shen Yuan.

The tall, imposing figure of the young man pressed in without hesitation.

Shen Yuan's arms encircled her waist, his firm and hot chest pressed tightly against the smooth and delicate lines of her back. The sudden surge of heat and weight made Li Zhi's slender body tremble violently, and she let out a suppressed, soft gasp.

His arms completely trapped her between his warm chest and the blankets.

His scalding breath, carrying a strong masculine scent, poured forth without restraint onto the sensitive back of her neck and earlobes, so hot it felt as if it were about to ignite her skin.

"Woo..."

Just as Li Zhi felt herself about to be completely melted by this scalding embrace, and her consciousness began to float in the waves of shy heat.

Shen Yuan's hand suddenly slid down a little along the subtle indentation of her waist, tentatively stopping at an area closer to the edge of danger.

The clearer and hotter stimulation from their skin touching caused Li Zhi to suddenly wake up from her ecstatic dizziness!

"——Shen Yuan!"

Her voice trembled slightly with nervousness, yet she tried her best to convey unwavering determination.

"Take your hands away!"

The girl suddenly turned her head, her eyes, wet with passion and embarrassment, looked as if they had been washed with water.

Li Zhi was staring intently at his face, which was inches away from hers.

"You...you promised! Today...today you listen to me! No messing around!"

"Holding...holding is okay...you're only allowed to hold...you're not allowed to...you're not allowed to move!"

"...Did you hear me?! Move again...and I'm leaving right now!"

She was like a small animal that had been driven to the brink of despair and finally revealed its claws. Although she was trapped in his arms, every word she uttered struck Shen Yuan's sudden pause and his heart with clarity.

This drew an inviolable red line for this birthday, which was filled with an ambiguous spring night.

The air inside the blankets seemed to freeze, leaving only the chaotic, intertwined breathing of the two people.

Shen Yuan's hand, resting on her waist, clearly felt the sudden, taut tremor beneath her skin.

The fingers that had been lingering on the edge of danger, intending to cause trouble, slid back up to the safest area on her waist with a deep sense of reluctance, and gently gathered there again.

But the body was not loosened at all, in fact... it was even tighter.

Shen Yuan propped himself up slightly, his gaze fixed intently on Li Zhi's eyes.

Those eyes were misty under the light, carrying a lingering shyness like a startled rabbit and a forced composure, yet deep within them lay a tender longing to be comforted.

"Then... I can at least kiss you, right?"

His voice was low and hoarse from the darkness of the night, each syllable like an electric current, gently scraping across Li Zhi's taut nerves.

Without a verbal reply, under Shen Yuan's gaze, Li Zhi slightly tilted her head and let out a soft murmur, which gently floated into Shen Yuan's heart.

This is a license.

Shen Yuan lowered his head, his warm lips first pressing against her smooth, full forehead, with reverence and tenderness.

The touch was like raindrops hitting the surface of water, carrying an undeniable gentle power that easily dismantled Li Zhi's last bit of forced stiffness.

His lips slowly moved down along the curve of her brow bone, gently kissing her eyelids that were tightly closed in shyness.

Li Zhi's body gradually softened under his relentless kisses, a kitten-like whimper escaped his throat, and his breathing became rapid and hot.

That forced command has long since crumbled, leaving only instinct.

She no longer resisted the warmth behind her that almost swallowed her whole, and even unconsciously arched her back a little, embedding herself deeper into his embrace.

Shen Yuan's kisses meandered all the way to her small, round earlobe.

The warm breath sprayed into her sensitive ear canal, causing her to flinch.

His arms had quietly tightened around Li Zhi's waist without him noticing, as firm as an iron hoop yet gentle, guiding a lost boat into the harbor.

"Li Bao..." His lips brushed against her earlobe, whispering in a breathy voice, carrying an intoxicating allure and a powerful sense of control.

“Turn around…”

This is not an order, it is an invitation.

Under the seductive influence of his words and the gentle yet firm embrace of his arms, Li Zhi yielded to that force and began to move clumsily in his arms.

Like a slow-motion shot of petals parting to reveal the stamen, her body in his warm embrace turned over from his tightly pressed embrace.

The intertwined limbs made a soft rustling sound against the bedding. Li Zhi finally turned around completely, met his eyes, and lay face to face in his arms.

The light shone on her face, revealing a breathtaking blush that spread from her cheeks all the way down to her neck, even her collarbone was flushed a seductive pink.

She was completely enveloped in his presence and embrace, like a lost treasure that had been found again.

Shen Yuan's eyes clearly reflected the slightly parted, intoxicated red lips of the person beneath him.

Without any hesitation, his kiss landed again, this time sealing her lips precisely.

The subtle sounds of water sloshing and the rustling of bedding intertwined, creating the most captivating symphony in this small space.

The red string rubbed lightly against their wrists, silently witnessing the love ignited by their kiss.

Shen Yuan's lingering kisses on her lips gradually softened, while his palms quietly traced the delicate curves of Li Zhi's waist.

His knuckles were warm, and with a cautious, tentative touch, he slowly moved upwards under the thin fabric of the pajamas, finally stopping at the junction of the ribcage and the soft edge.

Li Zhi's body suddenly tensed, a suppressed gasp escaped his throat, and his eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings.

She breathed softly and pushed him away slightly, her eyes glistening with tears, the corners of her eyes tinged with a wet, reddish hue.

The words "Don't do anything reckless" were already on the tip of her tongue, but when she saw the deep affection surging in Shen Yuan's eyes, they melted away and finally turned into a soft whisper in her ear.

"I can only... I can only reach this far..."

Before the girl could finish speaking, she buried her face in his shoulder in embarrassment, her burning fingertips unconsciously clutching his clothes.

A gentle smile appeared on Shen Yuan's lips as he whispered in her ear, "Then... I'll stay here and reward you properly."

(End of this chapter)