Oh no! I've only been a freshman and I've already been targeted by a mean upperclassman.

The sound of water coming from the bathroom was like a dull knife, repeatedly sawing at Li Chen's tense nerves.

The sound was amplified infinitely in the quiet suite.

The sound of every drop of water hitting the floor tiles conjured up a scene that was considered R-rated in his mind.

Li Chen sat on the edge of that huge round bed, feeling as if he had nails stuck to his bottom.

He stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, and tried to distract himself with the dazzling night view of Linjiang City.

Useless.

My mind was filled with the look in Yan Xi's eyes when she turned around with the bathrobe.

And then there's the line, "Remember to close the door properly."

This wasn't just asking him to close the door; it was practically prying open his heart and throwing a fire inside.

Li Chen felt his throat was parched.

He walked to the bar, unscrewed a bottle of mineral water, and gulped down more than half of it in one go.

The cool liquid slid down my esophagus, but it couldn't suppress the surging heat inside my body.

"Click".

The bathroom door lock clicked.

Li Chen's back stiffened instantly.

He turned around mechanically.

The frosted glass door to the bathroom was pushed open, and a cloud of white steam rushed out first, carrying a rich aroma of rose essential oil.

Immediately afterwards, Yan Xi came out.

Li Chen felt as if his retina had been subjected to a strong impact.

She was wearing the hotel's standard white bathrobe, the belt loosely tied around her waist.

The neckline is a bit too low.

A large expanse of skin, flushed pink from the steaming hot water, was exposed, with wisps of water still clinging to her collarbone.

Her long, wet hair was casually draped over her shoulders, the ends still dripping water.

Water droplets slid down her hair, flowed over her slender neck, and seeped into the alluring depths of her neckline.

That usually aloof and proud face now exuded a breathtakingly alluring charm.

Like a lotus just emerging from the water, or a fairy just taking human form.

Li Chen stared, completely mesmerized.

His Adam's apple bobbed violently involuntarily.

Who can stand this?

Any straight man would probably have his brain shut down by now.

Yan Xi was holding a dry towel and drying her hair.

She lifted her eyelids, her gaze sweeping over Li Chen's blank face.

The playful smile at the corner of his mouth slowly widened.

She walked barefoot on the soft carpet, step by step, toward Li Chen.

With each step, the hem of her bathrobe swayed gently, revealing her long, straight legs.

Li Chen subconsciously took a step back.

His lower back was pressed against the edge of the bar.

There was no way to retreat.

Yan Xi stopped half a meter in front of him.

The scent of roses instantly enveloped him, so intense it was almost suffocating.

"Is it pretty?"

Yan Xi tilted her head slightly, her phoenix eyes seeming to hold a pool of spring water, shimmering with light.

Li Chen opened his mouth.

My voice was so hoarse, it felt like I'd swallowed a handful of sand.

"So...beautiful."

This is the truth.

That's nonsense.

Yan Xi chuckled softly.

She suddenly took a step closer.

The distance between the two instantly shrank to almost touching.

Li Chen could even feel the heat emanating from her body.

Yan Xi extended a finger, its tip slightly cool, and gently touched Li Chen's chest.

Through the fabric of his shirt, I drew a circle over the spot where his heart was pounding wildly.

"That……"

She leaned close to Li Chen's ear, her voice low and slightly husky.

"Want to see something... even more exciting?"

boom--

Li Chen felt the string of "reason" in his mind snap instantly.

Blood rushed straight to the top of the head.

His hand rose uncontrollably, wanting to grab the deadly demon in front of him.

But just as his fingertips were about to touch the edge of her bathrobe...

The smile in Yan Xi's eyes suddenly turned sly.

Li Chen suddenly woke up with a start.

This is a trap!

It's a total scam!

If I make a move now, she'll probably throw me and my luggage into the Linjiang River to feed the fish tomorrow morning.

"Xixi, you're playing with fire!"

Li Chen gritted his teeth and squeezed out those words.

The veins on his forehead were bulging.

Yan Xi smiled even more happily.

The branches trembled.

With her movements, the collar of her bathrobe opened even more dangerously.

"So what if it is?"

She raised an eyebrow, her eyes full of provocation.

"Do you dare to play this game? My...little boyfriend?"

Li Chen took a deep breath.

The oxygen seemed to have thinned out.

Looking at Yan Xi's face so close to his, he felt an urge to pull her into his arms and bully her mercilessly, which was about to explode.

But he dared not.

At least not now.

"I'm going to take a shower!"

Li Chen left those words behind and turned to run away.

His disheveled appearance made him look like a respectable man who had been harassed.

He rushed into the bathroom, slammed the door shut behind him, and locked it with a "click".

The scent of Yan Xi still lingered in the bathroom.

The mirror was covered with a layer of water mist.

Li Chen leaned against the door, panting heavily.

That's terrible.

This isn't dating, this is clearly undergoing a tribulation!

He turned on the showerhead and switched it directly to the cold water setting.

A jet of icy water was poured over his head.

This sent a chill down his spine.

After taking a full twenty-minute cold shower, Li Chen finally felt that the evil fire within him had subsided slightly.

He dried himself off and changed into a disposable bathrobe from the hotel.

I adjusted my expression in front of the mirror several times, making sure I looked calm enough, before opening the door and going out.

The main lights in the room were already off.

Only a few dim wall lamps remained.

Yan Xi was leaning against the headboard, holding the fashion magazine she had bought from the mall.

She didn't even look up when she heard the door open.

"There's fruit on the table, I'd like to eat an apple."

His tone was so natural, as if he were instructing his personal butler.

Li Chen glanced at the coffee table.

A fruit platter delivered by the hotel was placed on top.

Several bright red apples looked very tempting.

He walked over and picked up a fruit knife and an apple.

"Do you want me to peel it?" Li Chen asked.

"Of course." Yan Xi turned a page of the magazine. "I don't eat the peel."

Li Chen sat down on the sofa.

With a flick of his wrist, the small silver fruit knife twirled beautifully between his fingertips.

A flash of cold light.

The blade was stuck to the fruit peel.

His fingers were long and strong, and his movements were extremely steady.

The blade seemed to come alive, following the curve of the apple.

The red peel forms a long line that hangs down without breaking.

It only took a dozen seconds.

A smooth, plump apple appeared in his hand.

What's even more amazing is...

Li Chen did not stop.

The tip of the knife gently sliced ​​across the flesh, teasing it a few times.

The apple was cut into evenly sized pieces, each of which was trimmed into the shape of a rabbit.

This knife skill was honed by helping my mother cut fruit at home for over a decade.

I learned carving skills specifically to please my picky grandfather.

Yan Xi had put down the magazine at some point.

She tilted her head, looking at Li Chen's focused profile and his excessively skillful hands.

A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

She originally just wanted to make things difficult for him.

I never expected this guy to have this trick up his sleeve.

"alright."

Li Chen carried the plate to the bedside.

"Your Majesty, please enjoy your meal."

Yan Xi looked at the delicate little rabbit-shaped apples on the plate.

He did not reach for the toothpick.

Instead, he slightly opened his mouth.

Her lips were pink and moist, and her pearly teeth were slightly visible.

Her eyes were fixed on Li Chen.

The meaning is obvious: feed me.

Li Chen sighed.

Resignedly, I forked a piece of apple and held it to her lips.

Yan Xi took a small bite.

The crisp sound of chewing echoed in the quiet room.

"Is it sweet?" Li Chen asked.

Yan Xi swallowed the fruit and gently licked the juice off her lips with the tip of her tongue.

That action made Li Chen's eyes darken.

"good."

Yan Xi gave a fair assessment.

Then, she lifted her eyelids and looked at Li Chen.

"Your knife skills are excellent. From now on, you'll be in charge of peeling all the fruit at home."

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Home.

after.

Li Chen's heart skipped a beat.

Looking at Yan Xi's stunningly beautiful face, he suddenly felt that the twenty-minute cold shower he had just taken seemed like a waste.