Chapter 48 I'm willing to believe you love me. He gave a chilling smile...

Li Xin entered the water, and the water level in the bathtub rose rapidly, splashing water everywhere.

Su Jinmu twitched the corner of his mouth. He leaned against the bathtub wall, his arm casually draped over the edge, his shoulders and neck still covered in a thick layer of shower gel foam, and looked over with a half-smile.

He sized up the boy who was standing a little distance away from him.

Li Xin was a little ahead of him, his whole body was hot, his dark eyes were fixed on the young master, and his scarlet lips licked their hot surfaces.

The gaze fell on the young master's leg, which was resting on the edge of the bathtub after he was injured.

Su Jinmu smiled and raised her fingertips. "What are you doing standing there? Keep applying the shower gel. I didn't invite you in to play in the water."

Li Xin's eyes grew increasingly dark, filled with a startling, restless desire. He slowly stepped forward, getting closer to Su Jinmu until they were almost inches apart.

The sweet fragrance emanating from the young master was amplified by the rising steam, becoming even more alluring and refreshing.

Li Xin breathed heavily, her scarlet lips curving slightly. She took the shower gel, lathered it in her palm, and gently applied it to the young master's body.

The foam was delicate, but it was nowhere near as soft and warm as the young master's skin, which seemed to have a suction force, controlling his hand.

Seeing that Li Xin was applying the foam slower and slower, Su Jinmu finally stopped, her hands covered in foam, her cold, hard fingertips sinking into it.

Beneath the foam, her shoulder was pressed against his, her fingertips gently rubbing against his.

It caused a tingling sensation.

Su Jinmu smiled, raised her hand, pinched the other person's chin, and pulled him closer.

Lower your head and gently press your lips to the other person's.

Li Xin's body temperature was very high, even his lips were burning. Su Jinmu smiled and approached him almost imperceptibly, giving him a light, fleeting kiss.

"Hmm..."

The boy suddenly became excited, his nerves tense, and his breathing trembled slightly as he stared straight at Su Jinmu.

"Young Master."

"I want more."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu chuckled twice, then slowly and gently pecked at the other's lips. The air in the bathroom was humid and warm, and the two of them were so close that their breaths seemed to melt together.

It was wet and even hotter.

They stick together as if they're about to get damp.

Su Jinmu was a little out of breath and took a slight step back, but the moment he retreated, the obedient and still boy suddenly approached.

A hand pressed down on the back of his head and neck, preventing him from moving away.

The distance between their lips, which had just parted, instantly returned to zero, and they even drew closer, their lips and tongues intertwined, inseparable.

"Hmm..."

Su Jinmu's breathing quickened, her chest heaved, and she couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

The boy kept licking and biting his lips, gently rubbing and caressing them repeatedly.

The intense heat and darkness in his eyes seemed to want to devour him whole. He couldn't help but increase the intensity of his movements, as if he wanted to swallow the young master whole, but then he restrained himself and slowed down, obediently licking his lips.

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The bath in the tub was a waste of time; water splashed out and splashed everywhere.

Su Jinmu's breathing was a little unsteady. The boy picked her up and put her into the bathtub that had been refilled with water, and quickly washed her clean.

This time I didn't dare to dawdle, afraid that if I dawdled any longer I would wash it for nothing.

Waterproof bandages on wounds are not breathable and cannot be left on for too long.

Li Xin's Adam's apple bobbed as he swiftly and steadily lifted the warm young master from the water, his fingertips tightening slightly, digging into his flesh.

Li Xin's breathing became heavier and heavier. He quickly tucked the fair-skinned young master in his arms into the quilt and put pajamas on him.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu chuckled softly a few times, not having much strength, and let them do as they pleased.

Su Jinmu's injuries are on his legs, one on his calf and one on his knee. After applying medicine and medical wound dressing, he is not allowed to frequently bend his knee.

Su Jinmu was lying flat, ready to sleep, when suddenly a hand reached out from her side, still hot and burning, and pressed against her with a little force.

Su Jinmu was flipped over onto her side.

Li Xin's lips curled up, still excited, his breathing heavy but restrained. He grasped the young master's knees, lifted them slightly, and placed them on his own lap.

Su Jinmu: "???"

Su Jinmu was exhausted, but in a good mood. She glanced at him lazily and asked, "What?"

Li Xin's lips curled up slightly, the arc gentle, his dark eyes fixed on him, his voice slow, "I'm holding the young master down to prevent him from moving around at night."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu smiled enigmatically, "What if I really want to move?"

Li Xin leaned closer, nuzzled his face, and raised the corners of his scarlet lips, "I won't let the young master touch it."

He will press very hard.

Firmly imprison and bind them.

This rendered the young master unable to move.

The boy's eyes were filled with a dark, surging desire, almost bordering on fervor.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu was speechless for two seconds, then chuckled softly and closed her eyes to sleep.

He had a leg injury and his movements were not very agile, which pleased Li Xin, who kept sticking to him and clinging to him.

Not only were they tightly bound at night, but they didn't spare them during the day either.

When Su Jinmu got up to wash in the morning, the boy behind him was close to him, holding his waist and lifting him up gently.

Su Jinmu was forced to step on the boy's instep with one foot, leaving her injured leg dangling in the air.

The posture was rather strange.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu glanced back at him through the mirror.

The boy in the mirror was pressed against him, with the overhead light shining down, making the boy's skin appear excessively pale, his eyebrows and eyes dark, and his lips scarlet.

She pressed herself close to him, gently rubbing her nose against his earlobe, and then nuzzling and licking it.

Like a spirit behind him, he grinned and said in a low, slow voice, "Young Master, would you like me to help you wash up?"

Su Jinmu: "..."

No, he just felt that he couldn't stand steadily like that, so he preferred to wear a slipper on one foot.

...No, his feet weren't injured, and he could wear shoes on both feet without any problem.

Su Jinmu stared at the mirror, looking at the boy in it with a sinister, crooked smile.

"..."

Forget it, that thing probably won't let go.

Su Jinmu let him be, lowered her head to turn on the water, and casually washed her face and brushed her teeth.

She bent over and straightened up between movements, and the boy behind her got too close, unintentionally getting closer.

"...Hmm."

A muffled groan sounded in his ear, both suppressed and frantic, and the person behind him, wet and glistening, rubbed against his neck.

The temperature was high, almost scalding even through my clothes, quite...

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu twitched the corner of her mouth, lowered her eyes, a smile playing on her beautiful eyes, seemingly unaware, and calmly continued washing up.

The thing that insisted on getting so close has nothing to do with him.

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In the morning, Su's parents knocked on the door to see Su Jinmu. Actually, they had come upstairs once last night.

But Su Jinmu was already asleep. Li Xin went to open the door, but refused to let him in, saying that the young master was already resting.

The two of them came again this morning.

Su Jinmu was injured because Su Han said yesterday that she wanted to come and see him, and asked the Su family to take good care of Su Jinmu. It wouldn't be right for Su's parents not to come and see him at all.

Su Jinmu gave a few perfunctory replies.

Not long after, Su Han came over. As she passed the third floor, she glanced at the rooms around her that didn't look like bedrooms, looked around in confusion, and quickly went into the bedroom at the end of the floor.

She glanced at Su Jinmu on the sofa, staring at his knees and calves exposed under his shorts, then at the band-aid, examining it from side to side as if trying to see through it to the wound, her voice full of concern.

Is it inflamed? Is it very painful?

Su Jinmu really didn't think the injury was serious, and shook her head with a smile, "It's just a minor scratch, nothing to worry about."

"No, that won't work." Su Han shook her head in disapproval. "It's hot down here, the temperature is so high, you have to be careful to avoid getting an infection."

"It's still very hot outside recently, Jinmu. Before your wound heals, try not to go out too much. If you need anything or need to buy anything, contact me, or your sister Yuyu, or Uncle Xu, anyone will do. Just don't go out on your own."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu smiled and nodded.

Su Han's parents, who were accompanying her in, were quite pleased to hear this. They believed that if the Xu family frequently visited the Su family, regardless of the reason, it would be beneficial to the Su family.

But Su Han couldn't say that entirely. Su's father smiled and stepped forward to interrupt, "Professor Su, don't worry, we don't lack anything at home. We'll buy anything Xiao Mu needs as soon as possible."

"Xiao Mu is young and has always been the most cared for in the family, so she will definitely be fine."

Su Han: "..."

Su Han found the two of them a bit of an eyesore, but since they were Su Jinmu's parents, she couldn't say anything. She asked Su Jinmu a few questions, but Su's parents pulled her away to find a topic to talk about.

Su Jinmu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

His injury wasn't serious at all, just a superficial wound, but he felt a little awkward as people kept coming to see it.

Fortunately, things have finally calmed down.

Li Xin kept a close eye on Su Jinmu the whole time. After seeing him see everyone out of the room, he slumped back onto the sofa, let out a sigh of relief, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

The young master said last night that he wouldn't leave. He wasn't sure if he was telling the truth, but since he had already said it—

That must be true, and can only be true.

Su Jinmu had a leg injury, but it wasn't serious. After being persuaded, Su Han stopped coming to the Su family so frequently.

Only Li Xin remained, clinging to him endlessly.

But a few days later, one evening, while Li Xin was washing fruit, his phone, which was on the bedside table, suddenly lit up.

There was no notification sound or vibration; the screen lit up without any warning.

Su Jinmu wasn't interested in the contents of Li Xin's phone, but he happened to be passing by and glanced at it in the light, unexpectedly seeing the contents.

The matter concerning the Li family is almost complete.

The Li family is anxious, but the Xu and Jiang families are currently unwilling to help.

[As planned, we should be able to take it down soon.]

Su Jinmu: "..."

Once he manages to send a complete message, he can't even read it from beginning to end.

Tsk.

With her phone screen off, Su Jinmu lowered her eyes and took a deep breath.

It will be soon.

It's almost time.

That's a good thing.

Su Jinmu took a deep breath, patted her face, and smiled.

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When Li Xin returned after washing the fruit, he saw Young Master Su sitting on the bed, casually playing with his phone, a slight smile on his lips, as if he were quite happy.

Li Xin smiled slightly and placed the fruit plate on the bedside table. "Young Master, have some fruit."

Su Jinmu picked it up and took a bite.

Li Xin turned around to get the medicine, sat on the edge of the bed, and examined the wounds on the young master's knees and legs.

The skin around the knee is thin, so the shallow wound heals quickly, but the one on the calf hasn't healed as well yet.

Li Xin pursed his lips, his eyes darkening slightly, and gently applied medicine to the edge of the wound with a cotton swab.

"……hiss."

I'm in the recovery phase right now, and I'm already itchy. The cotton swab made it even itchier.

Su Jinmu couldn't help but shift, trying to dodge.

A hand suddenly gripped his knee, tightening around him. The boy looked up at him, his voice soft and tinged with a smile, "Young Master, don't move."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu saw him bowing his head and carefully applying the medicine, his dark eyes fixed on him, his gaze seemingly powerful, making the skin around his wound feel slightly hot.

...Tsk.

Su Jinmu clicked her tongue, reached out and lifted the boy's chin, her eyes crinkling, her clear, bright eyes sparkling, beautiful and alluring.

"I'm not applying it anymore, I don't want to apply it now."

Li Xin: "???"

Li Xin raised an eyebrow, obediently letting him do as he pleased, and looked up at him, "Why?"

Su Jinmu lightly brushed her fingertips against the boy's lips, her fingertips poking at his scarlet lips.

The temperature, which was initially slightly cool, gradually rose with each movement, and the breath exhaled became hot.

Su Jinmu suddenly smiled, turned slightly to the side, her delicate features and captivating beauty were revealed, and her fingertips casually pressed against his lips.

"Because I want to take another shower later."

Li Xin: "??!"

This means...

Li Xin paused for a moment, then his hands gripping the back of his knees tightened suddenly, his breath hitched, and his eyes darkened. "...Young Master."

The boy's lips brushed against the young master's, his tongue gently swirling around the young master's fingertips, his gaze thick and eager.

Su Jinmu smiled faintly, grabbed the boy's collar with her other hand, and suddenly pulled him closer.

How wonderful!

In such a short time, you have to have a great time.

We won't be able to play this game anymore.

Su Jinmu lowered her head and touched the boy's lips, pressing them gently together.

Li Xin's breathing became heavy, and the sweet fragrance so close to him made him lose consciousness.

He looked up again and gazed intently at Su Jinmu.

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Su Jinmu's leg injury has finally fully healed, and she can go out for some fresh air and find Feng Yixing.

It was strangely hot outside. Su Jinmu and Feng Yixing passed by a dessert shop, stepped inside, ordered a few desserts and drinks, and decided not to go out again while enjoying the air conditioning.

It's so hot.

It's so hot.

Air conditioning keeps us alive.

Su Jinmu took a sip of her iced drink, took a deep breath, and felt a little more alive.

Feng Yixing was engrossed in looking at something on his phone, holding his drink cup, taking a sip and then pausing, occasionally grimacing and backing away.

It's like there's something on a phone.

Su Jinmu: "???"

"What are you looking at?"

A horror movie?

He spoke up, but Feng Yixing was still looking around. Music was playing in the dessert shop, so he didn't hear it. Su Jinmu raised an eyebrow and sat down opposite him.

Feng Yixing's eyes remained fixed on the screen.

As I got closer, the phone's volume dropped low, followed by a terrifying scream, a frantic "Ahhh!"

On the phone screen, two people, secured by safety ropes and trailing long straps, close their eyes, steel their resolve, and leap off a high platform.

Below is an extremely deep canyon, covered in lush green vegetation, but the exact shape of any tree is barely discernible.

Extremely terrifying.

"Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh, Holy crap, ahh ...

"Help me!!!"

"Hahahaha, that's awesome!"

The two of them went down together, one screaming and the other laughing wildly. Feng Yixing moved his phone away a little as the other jumped in the moment of weightlessness, but he still couldn't help but look at it.

I only came to my senses after the video ended. When I looked up, I suddenly saw the person next to me. My heart skipped a beat and I trembled.

"Holy crap, when did you get here?! You scared me half to death."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu smiled speechlessly, "You were so engrossed in watching that you ignored me even when I called you several times."

"You saw it?"

Feng Yixing was on edge because of the bungee jumping video. He was startled when he suddenly saw people. He calmed down, took a sip of milk tea, and moved his phone screen closer to Su Jinmu.

"After that..."

Feng Yixing's face held a hint of secret longing, as if he had been hooked. "Let's go bungee jumping sometime in the future, let's do the tandem one, you can come with me, so I'll be less scared."

Su Jinmu: "..."

He was scared but still wanted to jump; he was a coward but had a strong addiction.

"Sure." Su Jinmu smiled, then thought for a moment, "When would you like to go?"

Feng Yixing: "...Hmm."

Feng Yixing fell into deep thought, stroking his chin. "Next year, I need to prepare myself mentally. I'm scared."

Su Jinmu: "..."

"Jinmu, Jinmu." Feng Yixing turned around, grabbed him, her expression both expectant and pitiful. "You have to come with me then, I'm too scared to do it alone!"

Su Jinmu: "..."

I can do it soon, but not next year.

It'll be over by next year.

Su Jinmu smirked, "You really want to go?"

"Yeah, I've been watching it for days." Feng Yixing nodded emphatically. "It looks so exciting."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu glanced at the location of the canyon, searched for the location on her phone, and raised an eyebrow, "Let's go today."

Feng Yixing: "??!!!"

ah? !

What? ? ! !

"Wait, wait, wait."

Feng Yixing hurriedly stopped him, swallowed, touched her face, and said incoherently, "I'm not ready yet. It's bungee jumping! Don't be in such a hurry. Let me think... um... um... let's wait a while, until it's not so hot anymore!"

"I was in such a rush, I wasn't prepared, sob sob sob."

Feng Yixing wanted to jump, but was also afraid; his mind was in a knot and his tongue was tied in knots.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu looked up at him and said, "You want to go now because of your current mood. Once you're ready, you might not want to go anymore."

Su Jinmu looked at him and casually said, "Go if you want to. I'll go with you. If you're ready but then decide you don't want to go or can't go, it will be a regret for you now."

Not far away, there were whispers from other customers and the soft sound of a cup hitting the table.

Feng Yixing: "..."

Feng Yixing scratched his ear, his desire to go out and have fun growing stronger. He wanted to go, but he was also afraid. He took a sip of milk tea and smacked his lips.

"That makes sense, but... but... it was a bit too rushed."

Su Jinmu took a sip of her drink. "I'm fine with anything, it depends on whether you want to go or not."

With the conflicting thoughts of wanting to play and being cowardly swirling in his mind, Feng Yixing looked at Su Jinmu in confusion, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "Jinmu, you didn't seem to say that before."

In the past, people would usually say, "Any day is fine, whenever I have time."

It's rare to see someone so...enthusiastic.

Let him go now, so he won't have any regrets.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu smiled slightly, saying casually, "Bungee jumping is just a temporary thrill. It's not fun once you're mentally prepared."

Feng Yixing: "..."

That makes sense.

Feng Yixing was persuaded once again.

After thinking it over and over again, he slammed his fist on the table, and with boundless enthusiasm, declared, "Let's go now! Charge!"

The place wasn't far from Jingzhou. Su Jinmu sent a message to Li Xin to let him know, and soon boarded a plane. After landing, she got into a car and headed straight for the Bungy Canyon.

Before long, we stood on a high platform, with a wide view in front of us. The deep green canyon was quiet and serene, echoing the shouts of the people in front of us.

It didn't ring through a phone, but directly into my ears.

The wind howled and blew across my face.

Feng Yixing, trembling, grabbed Su Jinmu and walked outside the platform. His mind seemed to be still a little fuzzy, and he choked with sobs and fear.

"Jinmu, this sudden trip is a bit scary. What should we do if we're afraid?"

The wind blew across Su Jinmu's forehead, her hair fluttering, and she smiled brightly.

He wasn't afraid.

He looked at Feng Yixing and said, "Why don't you go down first, and I'll jump by myself? I'll come with you next time."

"Ah, no! I'm already here." Feng Yixing immediately shook his head.

Su Jinmu chuckled softly, "So, are you going to jump?"

Feng Yixing: "..."

Feng Yixing gritted his teeth, clenched his fist, and shouted, "Bang!"

Since we're already here...

Staff members came up to put safety ropes on them, ensured that the platform was safe and secure, and then opened the small iron gate that blocked the outermost part of the platform.

The wind suddenly picked up, making it hard to breathe, and my heart pounded violently in my chest.

The staff counted down, "Three, two, one, jump!"

"sieve--"

Suddenly, the sound of the wind filled my ears, only whistling remained, without any other noise. After the sudden feeling of weightlessness, my body seemed to be out of my control.

It looks like it's floating.

Su Jinmu smiled faintly, feeling quite pleased.

"...Aa ...

Feng Yixing's terrified scream came a beat later, his loud cry startling the birds into flight, echoing through the valley.

Su Jinmu's smile widened a little.

As it hits the ground, the rope begins to bounce back, swinging wildly up, down, left, and right—more thrilling than a roller coaster.

Feng Yixing screamed incoherently, "Oh my god, I'll confess everything! Ask me anything and I'll confess everything, waaaaaah, please let me go!"

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu smiled faintly.

I landed smoothly and was fine, except that my legs and feet felt a little unaccustomed to the feeling of being on solid ground after the weightlessness.

Feng Yixing's legs went weak, and he collapsed to the ground, his head spinning and his heart pounding wildly.

The aftereffects kicked in, and he blinked blankly, then swallowed.

"It seems... pretty enjoyable."

"Hey, hehe."

Su Jinmu: "..."

How did it turn into a human-machine interface?

Su Jinmu smiled.

"It wasn't as scary as I imagined." Feng Yixing laughed. "It was fun! I'm so glad I came today, it was so much fun!"

Feng Yixing chuckled and patted Su Jinmu's arm. "Jinmu, you've thought things through. If we had waited until next year, it might not have been as exciting as today. Hehehehehehe."

Su Jinmu smiled but said nothing.

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Back at the Su family home, Su Jinmu slumped onto the sofa, feeling somewhat tired after the day-trip flight.

I could have stayed one more night before returning, or even stayed a few more days, but thinking of that vengeful ghost, I came back anyway.

Li Xin brought over a glass of water, brought it to his lips, pressed his lips against his, and slowly tilted the glass to feed him, his voice low and gentle.

"Young Master, did you go bungee jumping?"

Su Jinmu took a sip of water and nodded.

"Is it fun?"

Su Jinmu pushed the cup away, glanced at him, and said, "It's alright. Do you want to go? You can go if you want."

Li Xin's dark eyes stared straight at him, deep and unfathomable, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly.

I can't explain why.

It's just... a bit strange.

The young master told Feng Yixing today... that he might not be able to go in the future?

Li Xin lowered his eyes, a gentle smile curving his face, and shook his head, "I don't want to go. If I jump down, I won't be able to touch the young master."

Su Jinmu: "..."

So clingy.

Su Jinmu's lips curved into a smile. She lowered her head and lightly touched the boy's lips, which were still damp with water droplets.

"Now we're in trouble."

Li Xin paused slightly, his dark eyes and brows revealing a faint smile after a moment.

Without realizing it, he reached out and firmly grasped the other person's wrist.

Young master, you're in a good mood again.

...It can't be anything good.

Su Jinmu was in a good mood.

Or rather, he's been in a good mood lately and is very interested in Li Xin. Even the Su family's rearrangement of extra tutoring sessions hasn't affected his good mood.

Su's parents realized that Su Jinmu and Xu Yu had no romantic relationship, and Xu Sibai and Su Han had no intention of bringing the two together, so their thoughts gradually became active again.

This is even better. While maintaining a stable and good relationship with the Xu family, Su Jinmu can also form another marriage alliance, giving the Su family another powerful ally.

So they brought out the old courses again.

However, considering the Xu family's feelings, there weren't many classes.

Su Jinmu had read the schedule; it was about one or two sessions a day. He had no intention of having any further conflicts with the Su family before he died, so he agreed.

It was noon when class ended, and the temperature was still high, as if it were going to bake people alive.

Su Jinmu went back to her room and ate ice cream. She ate several, but she was still hot. She felt uncomfortable after being in the air conditioner for a long time.

Seeing Li Xin bring in mung bean soup, her eyes lit up, and she beckoned to him.

Li Xin thought he wanted to drink mung bean soup, but as soon as he put down what he was holding, before he could do anything, he was suddenly grabbed by the collar and pulled onto the sofa.

"Hmm."

Li Xin sat down abruptly, then looked up and paused slightly.

Su Jinmu, holding an ice cream in her hand, sat directly on the boy's lap, leaned back, and pressed her face against his chest.

Then pull the boy's arms over and place them on his waist and abdomen, one on each side.

A cool body temperature instantly enveloped her, and Su Jinmu breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Xin: "..."

Li Xin smiled, tightening her grip slightly, and gently nuzzled his neck with her forehead. "Young Master, would you like some mung bean soup?"

Su Jinmu shook her head, "I don't want to drink it, ice cream is more satisfying."

"But you've eaten several already; eating too many will upset your stomach."

"No," Su Jinmu said casually, continuing to eat her ice cream.

Li Xin held the person in his arms, pressing him tightly against him, his gaze passing over the shoulder, staring at the ice cream in the young master's hand, and then looking at his profile.

Her lips, stimulated by the coolness, became even more rosy.

Li Xin raised his hand, his fingertips tracing the path up to his throat and the soft corners of his mouth.

The temperature was slightly cool.

"Young master, please eat slowly, it's cold."

Su Jinmu: "..."

The rough fingers on his lips fiddled with them, hindering his movements, slowly pressing into his lips, blocking the way for the ice cream to enter, but he didn't care about being bitten a few times.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu biting his fingertip had no effect, so she turned around in Li Xin's arms, turned to the side, and stuffed the ice cream in her hand, which was served in a small spoon, into his mouth.

Then she moved closer, pressing her lips firmly against his, her tongue entwining with his, stirring away that slight coolness.

Is it sweet?

Su Jinmu raised an eyebrow at him, seemingly indifferent.

Li Xin: "..."

Li Xin's eyes darkened, becoming pitch black. "Sweet."

"Want some more?" Su Jinmu touched the corner of his lips with her fingertips, rubbing them slowly.

Li Xin: "..."

Li Xin paused for a moment, his gaze unwavering, then shook his head, "We'll eat next time."

Let's kiss again next time.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Eat if you want, don't eat if you don't want to, we'll eat again next time.

I've been thinking about this a lot.

Su Jinmu smiled and fed him another spoonful, "But I want to eat."

He moved closer, touched the other's lips, and slowly pecked at them a few times.

The temperature between their lips and teeth began to rise, and the boy's eyes darkened. Su Jinmu leaned closer and lightly licked the other's lips.

Breathing became disordered and mingled together; the ice cream had melted sometime during the night, leaving only a burning sweetness.

There was no air conditioning in the room, and Su Jinmu relied entirely on ice cream and Li Xin's body temperature to cool down.

Just then, the ice cream disappeared, and the boy next to him started to feel hot and burning, almost scalding, as the ice cream tightly hugged him.

Su Jinmu: "..."

Li Xin tightened his grip a little, nuzzled the nape of his neck, his gaze was lingering, his breathing was heavy, and his voice was deep.

"It'll be fine in a moment, it'll cool down in a bit, young master, don't move."

Su Jinmu: "..."

It's already hot, why bother going back to cool down?

Su Jinmu's lips curved slightly into a smile as she put down the ice cream and turned on the air conditioner.

She slowly and deliberately touched the boy's Adam's apple.

"You don't need to be cold now."

He smiled and said, "Come on, let's do it."

Su Jinmu was smiling.

In the sweltering heat, the temperature in the room rose, but Li Xin stared straight at him, and a strange chill ran down his spine.

It felt like a nerve was being stretched, sending chills down my spine.

A chill crept into my heart, growing little by little.

Something still doesn't feel right.

"Young Master."

Li Xin grasped his wrist and gently encircled it. His eyes were dark, but his voice was slow. "Young Master's leg has just healed. He needs to recover properly and shouldn't indulge in too much sex."

Su Jinmu: "???"

Su Jinmu raised an eyebrow and glanced at him. "My injury is on my leg, not my kidney."

Li Xin: "..."

"Besides, everything's fully healed. We've done it even with injuries, so what's there to worry about now?"

Li Xin: "…………"

Tsk.

I should have known better than to have been so indulgent.

Su Jinmu was in high spirits, slowly touching his throat bone, then rubbing his ear with her fingertips.

Her long eyelashes were half-lowered, partially obscuring her shimmering eyes, making them appear both revealed and concealed, further enhancing her allure and seduction.

Li Xin's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he tightened his arms, lifting the person up.

It was midday, and the two of them had been up to something for a long time. Su Jinmu fell asleep afterwards and slept until evening, but then she wasn't sleepy at night.

He rubbed his fingertips against Li Xin again.

The next day, Su Jinmu returned from a bunch of messy classes and excitedly called Li Xin again.

For several days in a row.

His interest in Li Xin remained undiminished, and even fatigue did not diminish his enthusiasm.

At night, Su Jinmu felt feverish, her breathing was rapid, her chest heaved, her forearm was casually resting on her eyes, and there was a fine layer of sweat on her slender neck.

Li Xin's strange feelings accumulated over the past few days surged up, and his actions became somewhat uncontrollable and fierce, but the young master didn't mind and indulged him.

...Something's not right.

That's not right.

Even though the young master had said he wouldn't leave, Li Xin was still trembling with fear, staring at him like a wild beast or a demon.

They lie in wait, eager to pounce on their prey.

"Young Master."

Li Xin grasped his wrist, licked and nibbled at his porcelain-white fingertips, and smiled gently, "Don't cover your face, I want to look at you."

Every single detail must be taken into account.

Su Jinmu's fingertips were wet from being licked. She raised her hand and rubbed it against the boy's neck, then pulled a smile and surprisingly moved her arm away in a very good mood.

He glanced over lazily and said, "See?"

...

No. No. No. No.

Li Xin's smile grew softer and wider, yet it carried a hint of sinister malice, light and airy.

"Young Master has been so kind to me lately."

The more they play, the more they are indulged.

Even Feng Yixing always accompanied him on his trips, and he even visited the Xu family several times.

She's really... kind and gentle.

Or perhaps it's more like a kind of indulgence, unrestrained and reckless.

Unscrupulous.

Su Jinmu touched his face with her fingertips, staring into the boy's dark gaze. She knew he was sensitive, but she couldn't be bothered to care anymore.

"Isn't it good?" Su Jinmu said slowly, her fingertips brushing behind his ear, her smile gentle. "I'm in a good mood, so I'm willing."

“…Young Master.”

Li Xin stared at him with an ambiguous expression, his possessiveness and desire for control raging within him, his gaze sharp and dark.

"You promised me."

I will not leave.

Su Jinmu gave a soft "hmm," her lips curving into a smile, "So, are you still going to continue?"

Li Xin paused, tightened his grip, and held the person tightly in his arms, as if they were melting and sticking together.

.

Su Jinmu fell asleep.

The young master lay on his side, his long eyelashes closed and his lips slightly pursed, as if he were a little tired.

Li Xin gazed at him intently, her fingertips gently touching his eyelashes, slowly making a soft, gentle touch.

The other person did not respond; they were fast asleep.

My body has reached its limit.

Li Xin pursed his lips, his eyes revealing layers of chilling coldness.

Mysterious and gloomy.

Young master... has been very indulgent lately.

There have been similar situations before where people were happy and had frequent contact, but... none of them were as serious as this one.

A strange feeling welled up in Li Xin's heart, sweeping through his nerves, and a sense of resentment gradually spread.

Something's not right.

His indulgence was not like mere sensual pleasure, but more like a frenzy before some major decision or change.

It was everywhere.

It was as if some kind of banquet had come to an end and would never happen again, so they indulged and rejoiced.

It appears glamorous and alluring, but in reality, it hides a trap.

Li Xin felt like he had fallen into a trap.

But he couldn't find the problem.

The sense of ferocity grew stronger, and Li Xin's eyes turned so dark they were almost chilling as he stared intently at the young master on the bed.

What is it?

What is it?

You mustn't fall in.

Absolutely not.

Li Xin gripped Su Jinmu's hand tightly with an eerie urgency, biting his fingertips lightly, leaving a brand-like tooth mark. His heart was filled with turbulent anxiety and a frenzied rage.

The sweltering heat of the past few days has finally subsided, and Jingzhou has experienced a significant drop in temperature.

A massive downpour.

It was only evening, but the surroundings were already completely dark.

Outside, lightning flashed and thunder roared, the deafening roar almost crushing the sky. A gust of wind swept by, and in the fleeting flashes of lightning, the tiny debris swirling in the air was clearly visible.

The room was dark. Su Jinmu stood by the window, looking at the scene downstairs, her lips pursed, her eyes filled with a dark, unreadable expression.

The rain is too heavy.

He hadn't expected such a heavy downpour; it was almost unprecedented in Jingzhou.

Although the passageway is under a glass greenhouse, preventing it from being directly exposed to rain, rainwater accumulates and continuously seeps into the ground, which worries him…

The soil around the passage will soften and collapse.

Once it's exposed...

Given Li Xin's personality, the consequences would be far beyond his control.

It's going to be a disaster.

Su Jinmu pursed her lips, but controlled her expression well. She wasn't too tense; she just spaced out slightly, as if she were watching a storm and getting lost in thought.

He stood by the window, lightning illuminating his face, revealing his jade-like complexion, long eyelashes half-closed, and smooth, rosy lips.

Without joy or sorrow, as if about to drift away with the wind.

Li Xin stared intently at him, her heart pounding with tension and malice.

She wanted to possess him, to control him.

I want to hold her in my arms, but I can't move and can't go anywhere.

I want to... tie him up.

Li Xin's eyes were cold, his fingertips trembling. He reached out, touched the other's clothes, and slowly moved closer to his wrist.

Just as they were about to touch, their fingertips could almost feel the warmth, when suddenly the hand moved and moved away.

A jolt of electricity shot through Li Xin's spine. He suddenly reached out and gripped her tightly, revealing a chilling, sinister smile.

"...Hmm."

Caught off guard, Su Jinmu was grabbed and turned around to look. In just one glance, she saw the madness in the boy's eyes behind her, and her nerves instantly tightened, her whole body stiffening.

Li Xin discovered it?!

No, not at all.

It'll be even crazier than it is now.

Su Jinmu's heart skipped a beat, but her expression remained calm and natural. "The rain is too heavy. I'm worried about my flowers. I'll go down and check on them."

"I'll go too."

Li Xin gripped his hand, a sinister smile spreading across his face, like a demon, his lips curling up in a scarlet grimace. "I'll go with the young master."

"You—" No need.

Su Jinmu's mind raced. Li Xin's condition was off, and if he wasn't allowed to go, he would become even more suspicious. "Whatever you say."

He put on his coat and hurried downstairs.

The boy clung tightly to his back, as if they were connected.

The garden was pitch black, making it difficult to see anything. In addition, the rain washed away the soil in the open garden, turning it into mud that flowed and splashed outwards.

The ground was slippery and difficult to walk on; every step was a struggle.

Su Jinmu glanced at the plants in the open-air garden; they had all been beaten beyond recognition.

Turning to look at Li Xin, she frowned slightly. "Go and get the tarpaulin. I'll check the greenhouse. In a bit, each of you will spread the tarpaulin out from both ends."

Li Xin gripped his hand tightly, unwilling to let go. Large raindrops pounded against the umbrella, making a continuous, heart-pounding sound.

"Will the young master still be here later?" Li Xin asked gently with a smile.

Su Jinmu: "...???"

Su Jinmu pursed her lips, "Yes, go quickly."

Li Xin stared at him for a moment, then turned around, crossed the slippery mud, and quickly went inside.

Su Jinmu's nerves were taut and she felt a little numb. She didn't look at his back or stare at him until he went inside. Then she turned around and casually glanced at the scene inside the glass greenhouse through the glass.

...It's alright, it's alright.

Everything is as it was before.

However, that half of the soil area was noticeably more moist.

Su Jinmu looked up at the sky, unsure how long the rain would last.

He glanced at it, then looked away, turned back to the open-air garden, and then casually glanced in Li Xin's direction.

The boy had just entered the room, but instead of turning around, he suddenly turned back and stared intently at them.

Su Jinmu looked up and met the gaze of the person in the other direction, feeling a chill run down her spine.

If he had been watching Li Xin until she entered the room and then observing the greenhouse, they would have made direct eye contact the moment Li Xin turned around.

You'll realize he's on guard against you.

This further reveals that the secret is nearby!

...that damn thing.

Su Jinmu's ears throbbed, her whole body tensed, and she gestured to him to hurry up and get it.

The boy was in the shadows. He stared at them for a moment, then quickly came out with a tarpaulin.

Su Jinmu and Li Xin braved the rain to spread out the tarpaulin and pulled it as close to the greenhouse as possible to minimize water seepage underneath.

After finishing, he straightened up and walked into the house.

Li Xin followed closely behind him, holding his wrist. Even though holding two umbrellas made movement difficult, she still insisted on pulling him along.

The edges of the two umbrellas clashed, and Su Jinmu, whose feet were in the mud, could have kept her balance, but the force from the umbrellas pressed against each other caused her to suddenly sit down on the ground.

...Hmm.

Su Jinmu frowned slightly.

He sat down, and Li Xin grabbed his wrist, leaning forward as he did so. He dropped his umbrella, which fluttered to the ground, and squeezed into Li Xin's umbrella, crouching down in front of him.

His dark eyes and brows were unsettling, and he held him tightly.

"Young Master."

Su Jinmu pursed her lips. "Get up first, let's go back inside."

A flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and Su Jinmu looked up, quickly assessing the intensity of the rain.

The light illuminated his face, making it appear jade-white and radiant, exuding an almost ethereal and otherworldly aura.

Li Xin's nerves suddenly screamed, his danger signals tightened, he gripped his wrist tightly, his eyebrows close to his eyes, his gaze unblinking, like a ghost.

Pale and cold.

"Young Master."

He leaned closer, staring intently, his scarlet lips strangely prominent. "I'm nervous, touch me."

"Touch me."

Su Jinmu: "..."

Su Jinmu and he exchanged a glance. In the dim light, both of their eyes were dark, clearly indicating that Li Xin could not be nervous about the weather.

Su Jinmu pursed her lips.

The boy kept getting closer, almost face to face with him. Su Jinmu could see a raindrop on his face, which had gotten on him when he changed his umbrella, leaving him wet and sticky.

Like a chilling water ghost.

Clingy and won't let go.

"Touch me," he said again, his expression strange, but his voice was slow, muffled, and pitiful.

Su Jinmu's heart softened slightly, as if a small part of it had collapsed, and a feeling of fullness welled up inside her.

I raised my hand and wiped away the raindrops, my fingertips rubbing against them.

"Are you nervous?" he asked softly.

Li Xin pressed her cheek against his palm and nodded, "Nervous."

He stared at the young master, then grinned, revealing a terrifying smile. His eyebrows and eyes were dark, and his lips were scarlet.

nervous.

I'm so nervous I feel like I'm going crazy.

They wanted to tie the person up and lock them up.

Li Xin gently rubbed his palm, smiling, his eyes strange and eerie, "Young Master, could you say that again?"

"Say you won't leave me."

Su Jinmu felt a little gloomy and depressed.

He used to think that Li Xin's clinginess to him stemmed from her initial urgency to alleviate her anorexia.

From the very beginning, it was all about exploitation; with interests intertwined, how much sincerity could there be?

Just like the parents in the Su family.

But at this moment, a feeling of being touched stirred deep within me, and a surge of emotion welled up and filled my heart.

He looked at Li Xin's face, into his eyes.

He rubbed his palm lightly.

I want to believe that you love me.

...

But he wanted to be free and unrestrained, to completely break away from the Su family and everything he was in now.

Su Jinmu lowered her eyes, concealing her expression, and slowly approached, pressing her lips to his.

No, it won't.

"I will not leave."

Li Xin suddenly laughed, his expression unreadable, nuzzling him and laughing in a chillingly beautiful way.