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Chapter 280 Li Zhi's Clothes

early morning
The sky outside the window was a deep, slumbering black, not yet tinged with the light of dawn, with only a barely perceptible gray-white hue visible on the distant horizon of the city.

The warm yellow wall lamp in the room had been turned on at some point, casting a hazy, dim yellow glow over the headboard.

The air seemed to still carry the warm scent unique to last night's tender intimacy, mixed with the clean, slightly sweaty smell of the boy and the sweet fragrance of Li Zhi's skin.

Shen Yuan regained consciousness in a subtle sense of satisfaction.

The room was shrouded in a veil of tranquility, the scent of last night still lingering.

It was an indescribable warmth, a mixture of the faint sweetness of a young girl's skin, the fluffy dryness of the bedding warmed by body heat, and the unique fragrance of Li Zhi, like petals blooming in early spring.

Immediately afterwards, sensation surged back to every corner of my body like a tidal wave.

The clearest sensation was the heavy, warm feeling in my arms.

That profound warmth came from the girl who was curled up in his arms, still fast asleep.

Shen Yuan's gaze fell upon it almost greedily.

Li Zhi lay on his side, most of his face buried in his chest. Soft hair, like black seaweed, lazily spread over his shoulders, neck, and the pillow, with a few strands playfully brushing against his collarbone, bringing a slightly itchy touch.

He carefully adjusted his posture so that he could more clearly depict her sleeping face.

The soft light from the wall lamps accentuated the smooth lines of her profile.

Beneath her smooth forehead, long, thick eyelashes cast a small, tranquil fan-shaped shadow under her eyes. Her usually lively and mischievous eyes were now quietly closed, the fine downy hairs almost transparent in the warm light.

Her breathing was even and fine, her warm breath like feathers, gently brushing against the skin of his chest.

His gaze drifted downwards, lingering for a few seconds on the white T-shirt she was wearing, which was clearly several sizes too big.

Those were his clothes, the soft cotton fabric loosely wrapping around her, the neckline askew, revealing a small section of her delicate collarbone and half of her rounded shoulder.

The hem of her clothes was wrapped around her waist, vaguely outlining the captivating curves of the girl's slender waist and a small section of smooth, flawless, and delicate skin.

That pure white shimmered with a soft, lustrous glow in the warm yellow light.

The familiar scene brought back a flood of memories from last night to Shen Yuan's mind, as if his heart had been branded with a hot iron.

A mixture of intense possessiveness and deep affection instantly filled my chest, almost to the point of overflowing.

No thinking is required.

Almost unconsciously, Shen Yuan's arms around her waist slowly tightened.

He moved gently, afraid of disturbing her sweet dream.

His warm palm pressed firmly against the slightly cool skin on her back, and his chin unconsciously rubbed against the top of her head. He buried his nose deep into the faintly fragrant hair, trying to inhale the scent more deeply.

His embrace was like a custom-made heater; the warm and solid envelopment brought a strong sense of security and also brought about subtle changes.

The sense of power conveyed by the tightened arms is transmitted through the thin fabric of the T-shirt.

The rise and fall of his chest became more pronounced with each breath, and the force of the warm breath blowing on his head seemed to increase as well.

The person in his arms seemed to be startled by this gentle yet undeniable force.

The thick eyelashes covering her eyes trembled almost imperceptibly, like the delicate wings of a butterfly being disturbed by a gentle breeze.

Then, Li Zhi's brows furrowed slightly, and she let out a very soft whimper.

"……Um……"

The sound was soft and sticky, carrying an overwhelming sense of sleepiness and the confusion of just waking up, like the purring of a kitten annoyed at having its peaceful dream disturbed.

As if to pinpoint the source of her disturbing sleep, she subconsciously rubbed her face against that warm "barrier".

This rubbing completely dispelled her remaining sleepiness.

The warm touch of her skin and the familiar scent pulled her back to reality from the edge of a chaotic dream.

Long eyelashes slowly parted to reveal a slit.

Her clear eyes initially held a blank, unfocused look, her pupils slightly dilated in the warm, dim light.

In those eyes that were gradually regaining their clarity, Shen Yuan's handsome face, so close to hers, was clearly reflected.

A brief exchange of glances.

All the fragments of memories from last night struck her like an electric current.

"..."

No words.

A fleeting look of surprise crossed Li Zhi's face, then, as if ignited by the warm light in the room, a deep, captivating blush spread across her fair skin at a visible speed.

The blush spread from her cheeks to her small, delicate earlobes, and then slid down to the bottom of her loose T-shirt neckline.

Shyness, as her most instinctive reaction, made her bury her flushed face even deeper into Shen Yuan's warm chest the moment they met eyes.

The girl's forehead pressed tightly against his.

Like a startled ostrich burying its head in the sand, it responded to the early morning gaze in an awkward yet extremely shy manner.

Shen Yuan's tightening arms left her with no way to escape.

The vibration of his chest brought forth a low, languid chuckle, tinged with a slight hoarseness from just waking up, which sounded against her ear, nestled against his neck:

"...Did you sleep well?"

His warm lips brushed against her small, reddened earlobe, seemingly unintentionally.

The body in his arms trembled almost imperceptibly, and the little head pressed against his chest seemed to press down a little harder.

After a long while, a muffled nasal sound came from under the warm fabric: "Not good."

"Oh? What's wrong?"

His deep voice, husky from the morning and tinged with a mischievous chuckle, clearly tickled her sensitive earlobe.

Li Zhi nuzzled her head against his chest, letting out a muffled sound, tinged with a touch of coquettishness and lingering shyness:
"...It's just not good."

The little head buried in his warm embrace rubbed against him again, almost melting into the warmth of his chest: "I...I was licked by a bad dog..."

Her voice was sticky and tinged with grievance, yet also sweet as honey. The words of reproach that came out of her mouth were less of an accusation and more of a sweet, coquettish whining.

Every syllable seemed to be soaked in the scalding memories of last night, cloyingly sweet.

Shen Yuan turned his head slightly, his lips almost touching the delicate skin on the side of her neck, his hot breath deliberately brushing against her already red ear tips.

In an instant, Li Zhi's breathing suddenly stopped!
Last night, a dizzying scene under the warm lights suddenly crashed into my mind.

The incredibly clear sucking and slurping sounds seemed to echo in her ears again, along with the warm, wet sensation that made her soul tremble and the sharp, tingling electric current...

The feeling was so clear, so inescapable, like being branded with a hot iron!
That force seemed to suck and devour her very soul...

"..."

Li Zhi couldn't utter a single word.

Her throat bobbed, but the sob was blocked deep inside, leaving only her body trembling honestly.

Her small, rounded shoulder, which was exposed, tensed up instantly, and her slender neck flushed a startling crimson that quickly spread to her profile, which was hidden by her messy hair.

She buried her face even deeper into his warm, comforting chest.

It's as if this can shut out those memories that make your soul tremble.

The next second, a weak fist landed on his solid chest.

"Waaah...you bad dog! Shen Yuan, you're so wicked!"

Her voice was trembling with desperation, and her eyes were a deep, rosy red.

"You said, you said you could only touch... You broke your promise! Pervert! Rogue! Ugh... Who told you to ask that! And you licked it! Bad dog! Bad dog!"

Every scolding word was like a honey-coated arrow, not only harmless but also making the smile in Shen Yuan's eyes deeper and brighter.

He neither dodged nor avoided the blows, nor was he annoyed. He let the small fist land on his body, making dull thuds, as if he were enjoying a unique morning massage.

“Yes, I’m a bad dog,” he chuckled softly, his chin brushing against the top of her soft hair, his voice languid with morning languor and utter indulgence. “You…!”

His nonchalant and shameless attitude only added fuel to the fire. Li Zhi was so angry that she was speechless for a moment. Just as she was about to punch him a few more times to express her anger, her wrist was grabbed by him.

"OK OK……"

Shen Yuan stopped her hitting: "Li Bao, stop making a fuss."

Shen Yuan looked into Li Zhi's eyes: "You need to go home and change your clothes."

This sentence was like a pebble thrown into a lake of the heart; the three words "change clothes" instantly awakened a kind of terrible forgetfulness.

Li Zhi's mind went blank!
Beneath the obviously loose and baggy T-shirt belonging to Shen Yuan, she wore a pair of men's boxer briefs.

In an instant, Li Zhi felt as if all the blood in his body rushed to his head.

"Woo..."

She clenched her fists, sobbing, and punched Shen Yuan's chest repeatedly with the force of her lingering shame and anger.

"It's all your fault...it's all your fault!"

The girl's voice was slightly hoarse and moist, like a kitten that had just been bullied, her accusations filled with unyielding shame and anger.

Shen Yuan chuckled softly, letting the weak fist land on his chest, making his chest feel slightly numb.

He lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on her neckline, which had been slightly opened due to the beating. Her rounded shoulders gleamed with a delicate pearly hue in the morning light, and the red marks from last night were faintly visible.

His eyes darkened, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Li Zhi keenly noticed his lingering gaze, and her cheeks flushed even hotter, even her slender neck turning pink.

"—Still watching?!"

She was furious, and her voice suddenly rose, but then she realized that the room was soundproof, so she hurriedly lowered it, with a hint of anxious embarrassment.

"Hurry up! Go to the bathroom to wash your face and brush your teeth... What are you dawdling for!"

She stretched out a slender, white finger, its tip trembling slightly, and forcefully pointed towards the bathroom, as if sending him to wash up would wash away her lingering romantic thoughts.

"Hurry, hurry up! You have to let me... let me..."

The latter half of it was muffled in his throat, as faint as a mosquito's buzz, and finally turned into a hurried and shy nasal sound.

"Well……"

The girl's intentions couldn't be clearer.

I took advantage of the moment he left to change into my own clothes.

Looking at the girl in his arms, Shen Yuan felt a surge of satisfaction and joy that almost overflowed from his chest.

He chuckled softly, his chin rubbing affectionately against the top of her soft hair.

"Yes, Teacher Li."

He obediently agreed, propped himself up, and turned to walk towards the safe haven where she could catch her breath for a while.

The bathroom door clicked shut, instantly isolating the space and sounds inside.

Almost at the same moment the door lock closed, Li Zhi sprang up from the bed like a startled rabbit.

The lingering sleepiness and languor were completely dispelled by the immense embarrassment at that moment.

The movement was as fast as a whirlwind.

She didn't even notice the slight sluggishness in her body after a night's sleep; her sights were set on the chair beside the bed.

There lay folded her trousers that she had taken off the night before.

Without bothering to tidy herself up, she hurriedly shoved her legs into her trousers, the loose waistband hanging loosely on her hips, completely disregarding whether the trouser legs were neatly folded.

His eyes quickly scanned the room, eventually settling on a dark coat in the closet.

Without the slightest hesitation, she grabbed the oversized coat and quickly unfolded it.

Then, with the speed of someone caught doing something wrong, she stuffed the bag directly into the inside pocket of her coat!
Li Zhi didn't even think about putting on her underwear; she just stuffed it into her coat pocket.

My heart was pounding wildly in my chest, crashing against my ribs with a drum-like sound.

Her cheeks were burning hot, and her ears were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.

She dared not look closely at her reflection in the mirror.

"...Meow?"

Whether it was Naonao or the third watch of the night, perhaps having heard some unusual noise, a soft call, tinged with sleepiness and confusion, came from the corner of the room.

The meow startled Li Zhi even more.

She snapped back to reality, becoming even more anxious.

Hurry! We have to be quick!
She hastily slipped the hooded jacket that held her secret onto her body.

She didn't even glance back at the direction of the bathroom, nor did she offer any explanation.

He tiptoed to the door at top speed, turned the doorknob, and slipped out like a shadow.

The door was carefully closed, and although the force was very light, the latch still made a clear "click" sound, gently knocking back into the keyhole.

In the bathroom, Shen Yuan heard the sound of the door closing and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He put the toothbrush in his mouth, and in the mirror, his eyes still held a indulgent smile and lingering satisfaction.

A ring of white foam rose around his lips, swaying gently with his slow, deliberate movements.

Shen Yuan knew that Li Zhi needed some time, some private space to calm down after escaping the chaos.

He understood the feeling that was a mixture of immense shyness and a need for some time alone.

Let her go back first, let her hide back in her little nest.

Imagine the cute, clumsy way the pretty girl jumps off the bed like a startled rabbit, and the little secret she's hiding...

At that moment, in the stairwell, Li Zhi was almost holding her breath as she tiptoed step by step to her front door.

She tensed up her ears, and only after confirming that there was no sound from the living room did she gently turn the key to unlock the door.

"Click..."

A barely perceptible soft sound.

The lights were off at home; my parents were probably sleeping in their rooms.

Li Zhi's heart calmed down slightly. He held his breath, tiptoed, and took each step very lightly, his soles silently touching the floor.

The girl quickly slipped into her room and closed the door.

After turning on the light, Li Zhi walked quickly to the wardrobe, her movements carrying a sense of urgent embarrassment.

The girl deftly began to remove Shen Yuan's coat, instantly stripping away his aura.

When the fabric that belonged to her finally clung to her warm skin, her body truly returned to the familiar normalcy it should have been.

After Li Zhi finished dressing, he looked down at the pile of Shen Yuan's clothes on the ground.

A tremendous sense of shame surged up instantly.

She hurriedly bent down and almost grabbed them whole.

It must be dealt with immediately, cleanly, and thoroughly!

Li Zhi grabbed his underwear and rushed to the bathroom.

Outside the window, the sliver of blue sky was beginning to be tinged with a hazy warm yellow, and the dawn was about to dispel the last traces of darkness from the night.

A new day begins, tinged with lingering heart palpitations and quietly budding emotions.

(End of this chapter)