"Be careful."

Bai Ye's voice was low and magnetic, "I don't want to see you get hurt."

Tayuya's mind went blank, and all resistance vanished into nothing.

She stood there blankly until Bai Ye let go of her hand, and then she came to her senses as if waking from a dream.

The other girls at the table were stunned.

Fenghua Xiaoxue bit her lower lip unconsciously.

Shizuka didn't even notice that the chopsticks in her hand had fallen to the ground.

Honglian stared at her bowl, but her red ears revealed her mood.

Shion smiled meaningfully and gently shook the teacup.

The breakfast was held in such an ambiguous and awkward atmosphere.

Everyone had no appetite and their minds were elsewhere.

Bai Ye looked at the group of blushing girls, a satisfied smile on his face.

Chapter 293 Honglian's Panic

At the end of breakfast, a strange atmosphere filled the restaurant.

The morning light slanted in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting mottled shadows on the mahogany dining table.

There were traces of food on the exquisite tableware, but no one really cared what they ate.

Fenghua Xiaoxue was the first to stand up, her slender fingers nervously twisting the cuffs of her kimono.

"I, I remembered I still have rehearsal..."

Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's, and the blush on her cheeks was even more obvious against her pale pink kimono.

"Little Snow."

Bai Ye put down the teacup, and the porcelain made a crisp sound when it hit the table.

"I remember clearly that your troupe took a break recently."

There was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were so sharp that they seemed to be able to see through all lies.

Fenghua Xiaoxue froze in place as if frozen, her lavender pupils slightly dilated.

"Um...I..."

She stammered and lowered her head, a strand of hair slipped out of her bun and hung on the side of her face.

Seeing this, Shizuka quietly moved her feet to escape, but accidentally kicked the table leg.

"hiss--"

She gasped and hopped twice on one foot in pain.

This ninja, who was usually calm and composed, was now in a state of disarray. Her long hair swayed with her movements, covering her red face.

"Where are you going in such a hurry, Miss Shizuka?"

Bai Ye had walked behind her without her knowing, and his warm breath brushed against her ears.

"Your bag is still here~."

His slender fingers hooked the brown leather bag that was forgotten on the back of the chair and deliberately waved it in front of her.

Shizuka turned around suddenly and almost fell into Bai Ye's arms.

She stepped back in a hurry, but accidentally stepped on the hem of her skirt.

Just when she was about to fall, Bai Ye grabbed her waist.

Through the thin fabric, she could clearly feel the warmth and strength of the other person's palm.

"Be careful."

Bai Ye's voice was low and gentle, but it made Shizuka's heart beat like a drum.

She struggled to break free in a panic, forgetting even to take her bag. She stumbled back to the wall, her chest heaving violently.

Tayuya watched all this with a cold eye and snorted, "Boring."

She turned around and was about to leave, her black skirt drawing a sharp arc with her movement.

But Bai Ye was faster. He snapped his fingers lightly and the restaurant door closed silently.

"Tayuya."

Bai Ye walked slowly towards her, making regular sounds on the marble floor.

"Don't you want to gain powerful strength? I'm free today and can help you."

Tayuya's body visibly stiffened, and she bit her lower lip, her nails unconsciously digging into her palms.

“Let’s do it another day.”

She stammered, her eyes wandering.

Shion wiped the corner of her mouth elegantly with a handkerchief, a sly glint in her purple eyes.

"Why are you all so nervous?"

She chuckled and stood up, her wide cuffs flowing like water with her movements.

"It was just an unforgettable night we spent together."

This sentence was like a bomb, making the already tense atmosphere even more tense.

Honglian choked suddenly, and the tea spilled on her snow-white high-collared kimono, leaving a dark mark.

She wiped it hurriedly, but accidentally loosened her collar, revealing a faint red mark on her collarbone.

Bai Ye's attention was immediately attracted to her. He walked to Honglian and gently stroked her collar with his slender fingers.

“It’s all wet.”

His voice was full of hints, and his fingertips brushed against her skin lightly.

Honglian froze. She could feel the gazes of the other girls, and shame washed over her like a tide.

But what made her even more flustered was that Bai Ye's touch reminded her of every detail of last night - his hot lips, strong arms, and those whispers that made her whole body burn.

"'I...I'm going to change my clothes!'

Honglian stood up suddenly, and the chair made a harsh sound as it scraped against the ground.

She almost ran away, but Bai Ye was faster and grabbed her wrist.

"I'll accompany you."

His voice brooked no refusal, and his thumb gently rubbed the delicate bones of her wrist.

Honglian opened her mouth to refuse, but found her voice stuck in her throat.

She could only let Bai Ye hold her hand and leave the restaurant in full view of everyone.

When she passed by Ziyuan, she clearly saw the meaningful smile on her lips, which made her wish she could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

The corridor was eerily quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing.

Honglian could feel Bai Ye's fingers sliding across her palm intentionally or unintentionally, and the numbing feeling made her heart beat faster.

"Yesterday..."

Bai Ye suddenly spoke, his voice low and magnetic.

“Don’t, don’t say that!”

Honglian interrupted him in a panic, the tips of her ears were so red that they were almost transparent.

Her initiative and boldness last night seemed incredible now, and those embarrassing scenes kept flashing back in my mind.

Chapter 294: Oh, your face is so red, could it be...

Bai Ye chuckled softly and suddenly pulled her into an empty corner.

His body pressed against hers, one hand on the wall beside her ear, trapping her between him and the wall.

“Are you shy?”

He leaned over and whispered in her ear, his warm breath fanning over the sensitive shell of her ear.

Honglian's breathing became rapid, and she could smell the strong scent of male hormones on him.

This realization made her legs go weak and she had to grab his collar to keep her balance.

"I remember you weren't so shy last night..."

Bai Ye's voice was full of obvious teasing, and with his other hand he gently lifted her chin, forcing her to look at him.

His eyes appeared a deep ink color in the dim light, and were filled with the lust that Honglian was familiar with.

Just as their lips were about to touch, they heard footsteps and the sound of girls talking and laughing in the distance.

Honglian woke up as if from a dream, pushed Bai Ye away in panic, and straightened her messy clothes.

"Tonight," Bai Ye whispered before she ran away, his fingers tracing her waistline ambiguously, "I will come to find you."

These words made Honglian tremble all over. She didn't dare to look back and walked quickly towards her room, fearing that others would notice something strange.

But her heartbeat was so loud that it seemed as if the entire corridor could hear it. The memories of last night and the promises of Bai Ye were intertwined, making her both look forward to and fear the arrival of night.

When Honglian changed her clothes and reappeared in the hall, she found that the other girls were gathered in groups of three or four, and the atmosphere was subtle and tense.

Fenghua Xiaoxue and Shizuka were sitting on the sofa in the corner, the former was whispering something, while the latter was blushing and shaking her head.

Tayuya stood alone by the window, pretending to be interested in the view in the courtyard, but her occasional glances at the entrance to the hall betrayed her.

Shion sipped her tea leisurely, as if the morning chaos had nothing to do with her.

Bai Ye sat in the main armchair with a lazy and elegant posture.

Seeing Honglian come in, he curled up a meaningful smile at the corner of his lips and raised his glass to greet her.

This simple action almost made Honglian trip. She hurriedly found a seat farthest away from Bai Ye and sat down, pretending to be very interested in the flower arrangement on the coffee table.

"Since everyone is here," Bai Ye put down his teacup. The sound of porcelain clinking made everyone look at him unconsciously. "I have a suggestion."

The girls looked at each other, anxiously waiting for what would happen next.

"There's a new hot spring hotel in Konoha," Bai Ye's eyes slowly swept across everyone's face, "They say the night view is beautiful. How about... let's go together tonight?"

This sentence is like a stone thrown into calm water, causing ripples.

Fenghua Xiaoxue covered her mouth in surprise, the book in Shizuka's hand fell to the ground with a "bang", Tayuya turned her head suddenly, and even Shion raised her eyebrows.

And Honglian - she felt dizzy. The hot spring meant less clothes, closer distance, and... a repeat of last night.

The thought made her feel hot all over, but she couldn't suppress the anticipation deep in her heart.

Bai Ye looked at the girls' different expressions and smiled with satisfaction.

He stood up, adjusted his cuffs, and said in a gentle but unyielding voice, "I'll pick you up at seven in the evening. Remember... to bring a change of clothes."

He deliberately emphasized the word "change of clothes" and glanced at Honglian meaningfully.

Then, before anyone could react, he had already gracefully turned and left, leaving the room filled with ambiguity and unfulfilled fantasies.

As dusk fell, the lights in the Hidden Leaf Village began to come on.

The newly opened "Moon Viewing Hot Spring" is located on the hillside outside the village. The vermilion torii gate is faintly visible in the night, and the dancing flames in the stone lanterns illuminate the bluestone road in a mottled manner.

Honglian stood in front of the bronze mirror in the dressing room, tying the yukata belt with trembling fingers.

She deliberately chose a dark green yukata. The fabric was so thick that it was almost opaque, but the neckline still revealed a section of her snow-white neck.

The hot spring vapor had already seeped into the locker room, and the mirror was covered with a layer of mist. When she reached out to wipe it, she saw the anxiety and expectation flashing in her eyes.

"Do you need help?"

Shion appeared behind him at some point. She was casually wrapped in a lavender gauze yukata. Water droplets slid down her wet purple hair and formed a small puddle at her collarbone.

Honglian shook her head hurriedly, but the tips of her ears were so red that they were almost transparent.

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