Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 268 Please Take a Seat

Ji Lin only analyzed the current situation for Meng Hongchen; ultimately, Meng Hongchen had to figure it out herself.

Upon suddenly learning that her respected grandfather was connected with an evil spirit master, she found it hard to accept and became fixated on the matter.

But this is something she can't control. She's not strong enough, and thinking too much about it won't help.

Ji Lin said, "So, Miss Meng, it's time to eat. If you really can't figure it out, go back and discuss it with your brother to see if you can persuade your grandfather to sever ties with the evil spirit master."

Although that's what he said, Ji Lin felt it was difficult. No matter how unwilling Jing Hongchen was, he was still a member of the Sun Moon Empire. Not only him, but many people in the Sun Moon Empire hated evil soul masters, including the five major soul master groups of the Sun Moon Empire and some level nine soul masters. However, for the sake of the Sun Moon Empire, they all turned a blind eye to the existence of evil soul masters and compromised with this situation.

Meng Hongchen nodded, her expression improving considerably. Ji Lin was right; there was no point in her staying here and wallowing in self-pity. She should focus on cultivating and changing her current situation.

Convinced by Ji Lin's seemingly toxic advice, Miss Meng happily enjoyed the delicious food Ji Lin had brought her.

The thought that Ji Lin had personally brought the food and prepared it especially for her made Miss Meng so happy she wanted to jump for joy.

No longer conflicted, Miss Meng reverted to her former infatuated, looks-obsessed self.

Watching Meng Hongchen finish the food on the table, Ji Lin smiled and stood up, saying, "It's getting late, I'll go back to my room first. You should get some rest."

Just as Ji Lin turned to leave, he suddenly felt a pulling force; Meng Hongchen had grabbed his sleeve.

Ji Lin looked at Meng Hongchen with a puzzled expression. "Meng? Is there anything else?"

Meng Hongchen's face flushed, her eyes darting left and right, as she stammered, "Um... could you stay with me tonight?"

Ji Lin understood; this Miss Meng was trying to take advantage of the situation and give herself away for free. He said with a half-smile, "If I really stayed to keep you company, your brother would be after me when we get back to the academy!"

Meng Hongchen hurriedly grabbed Ji Lin's arm and said, "Don't worry about him, he can't control me. Just beat him up, don't kill or cripple him."

Ji Lin's lips twitched. He really wanted to ask Miss Meng, "Is Xiao Hongchen really your brother? What do you mean by 'just don't kill him'?!"

Meng Hongchen held onto Ji Lin's hand tightly, not wanting to miss this opportunity. Once she returned to Shrek Academy, with Wang Qiu'er around, she would hardly have such a good chance again. When she received the surveillance mission, she had already planned to take this opportunity to win over Ji Lin.

She had already figured out who her competitors were in the academy: Wang Qiu'er, Ling Luochen, and Ma Xiaotao. She had always regarded the three of them as her rivals.

But an unexpected incident revealed a closer relationship between Ma Xiaotao and Ji Lin. She immediately realized that Ma Xiaotao had run away, so what was the point of competing? She might as well join the battle.

However, within the academy, she had no chance. Although she wasn't the first, she was certainly going to be the second, at least one step ahead of that despicable Wang Qiu'er.

Ji Lin is a carnivore, not a gentle male protagonist. Since Meng Hongchen has offered herself up for free, the option of refusing is no longer an option.

Ji Lin smiled and said, "Alright, let's go take a bath together first."

Meng Hongchen stared in disbelief, her face flushed, and stammered, "Shall we... take a... bath together?"

Ji Lin smiled meaningfully, then slowly opened his mouth and said a sentence.

"Xiao Tao and I often take showers together."

Did Ji Lin really not notice Meng Hongchen when he was having a secret rendezvous with Ma Xiaotao? His mental detection wasn't just for show.

"What!?"

Meng Hongchen's pupils contracted in shock, and she clenched her teeth, her eyes revealing a determined look. Since you, Ma Xiaotao, have done it, how could I, Meng Hongchen, possibly back down?

Miss Meng's competitive spirit overcame her shyness, and she spoke in a soft, low voice with her head down.

"Then, you go in and wash first, I'll come in later."

"Alright."

Ji Lin stepped into the bathroom first and looked around.

Yes, the bathroom at the Rose Hotel is very large; it's the kind with a combined shower and bathtub, and it's quite spacious. Plenty of room to move around.

Five minutes later.

Meng Hongchen, with her white hair tied in a high ponytail and only wrapped in a bath towel, stood outside the bathroom door, her cute white toes curling up slightly in nervousness.

"Calm down, calm down. You are Meng Hongchen, isn't this the scene you've been dreaming of?"

Meng Hongchen silently recited these words in her heart, trying to calm her tense emotions.

But it had no effect at all. Although she was usually very proactive, this was the first time she had experienced something like this, and when the time came, she panicked.

Meng Hongchen took a deep breath, stretched out her slightly trembling hand, and pushed open the bathroom door.

The bathroom, already filled with hot water, was shrouded in a hazy mist.

Meng Hongchen lowered her head, staring intently at the white tiles on the bathroom floor. Whether it was due to the sudden rise in temperature or some other reason, she felt her whole body burning up, and her fair skin even had a faint pinkish tinge.

"You've arrived? Please take a seat."

Hearing Ji Lin's soft laughter, Meng Hongchen slowly raised her head.

Upon closer inspection, Ji Lin was sitting back in the bathtub, looking quite relaxed and enjoying himself.

Looking at Ji Lin's bare upper body, with its white, jade-like skin and marble-like muscle lines, Meng Hongchen felt dizzy. She was completely captivated by Ji Lin's beauty. You use this to test those who are obsessed with looks. Which one can resist this?

Through a layer of hazy steam, Meng Hongchen nervously clutched the corner of the bath towel.

"Take a seat? You mean let me in?"

Ji Lin replied matter-of-factly.

"Then, Miss Meng, what do you think means by taking a bath together?"

"oh oh."

Meng Hongchen hesitated for a moment, but finally took a deep breath and decided to go all out.

She patted her cheeks, silently encouraging herself.

"Dream of the Red Dust, oh Dream of the Red Dust, we've come this far, what's there to hesitate about? Be brave, Dream of the Red Dust, don't be afraid of difficulties, go for it!"

With an air of fearlessness, Meng Hongchen strode towards the bathtub, then covered her eyes with both hands and, as if in a leap of faith, jumped into the bathtub.

"Snapped!"

Water splashed everywhere.

After entering the water, Meng Hongchen felt as if she wasn't sitting at the bottom of the bathtub. She moved her delicate white hand away from her eyes and cautiously glanced around. There was only a snow-white wall opposite her, and Ji Lin was nowhere to be seen.

"Eh"

Miss Meng was stunned.

A few seconds later, Miss Meng realized her predicament.

"Huh!?"

As Miss Meng exclaimed in surprise, Ji Lin's slightly shocked voice came from behind her.

(End of this chapter)