Chapter 316 We're all girls, don't be shy!

"Ouch."

"hiss."

Two gasps rang out simultaneously in the darkness.

Li Anning's head slammed straight into the red apricot on Ling Ce's chest, and she rubbed her forehead, wincing in pain.

"Sister Lingling, what's that on your chest? Why is it so hard?"

Ling Ce hurriedly stuffed the fruit that had almost been knocked out back into place, extremely grateful that the room was pitch black.

Otherwise, Li Anning would have seen the fruit that almost fell out.

He said irritably, "What could a woman possibly have on her chest? Do you expect me to stuff a fruit inside my clothes?"

"Hey, you know what, that hard feeling really does look like a fruit."

Ling Ce...

Why would he bring up fruit for no reason?

Just as he was about to explain, his ears suddenly twitched.

He heard hurried footsteps approaching.

Ling Ce frowned slightly, and just then, Li Anning saw that he was not speaking and thought he was feeling guilty.

She then reached out and touched his chest.

"You really did stuff some fruit in there? Did you sneak off to the kitchen to find something delicious?"

Before her hand could even touch Ling Ce, he grabbed it, covered her mouth, and slammed her against the wall.

Li Anning's eyes widened in shock, and she instinctively raised her leg to kick him.

Ling Ce anticipated her movements first, and before she could lift her leg, he immediately pressed her leg down with his waist.

Shh, don't move, someone's coming.

Li Anning was taken aback, then listened carefully to the sounds outside.

Faintly, there seemed to be chaotic footsteps approaching, some light and some heavy.

Her heart skipped a beat, and she instinctively pursed her lips.

Ling Ce's hand was still covering her mouth, and she subconsciously pursed her lips, which then sucked into Ling Ce's palm.

The soft, delicate touch instantly travels from the palm to the arm and then to the shoulder.

The unfamiliar tingling sensation startled Ling Ce, who hurriedly removed his hand, his voice still low despite his anger.

"Are you a dog? Why are you licking my hand?"

Li Anning blinked and explained in a low voice.

"I didn't lick it, it was just an accident. Besides, we're both girls, and you were holding my hand and pressing down on my leg."

"Sister Lingling, are you shy?"

Ling Ce then realized how intimate his and Li Anning's posture was.

His large hands gripped Li Anning's wrists tightly, and his hips pressed against Li Anning's calves.

Perhaps because standing on one leg was uncomfortable, Li Anning adjusted his posture, his calf gently rubbing against his hip.

Ling Ce's mind went blank for a moment.

He had never been this close to any girl before.

The sweet floral scent emanating from Li Anning lingered around his nose, causing his heart to inexplicably race.

The unfamiliar sensation startled him so much that he immediately released Li Anning and took two large steps back.

Just then, a gong sounded in the courtyard, particularly jarring in the quiet night.

Then, Granny Fang's voice rang out.

"A thief sneaked in tonight, and the guards chased after him and saw him heading in this direction."

Everyone, get up quickly and check if anything is missing.

Lights gradually came on in the various dormitories in the courtyard.

Ling Ce also turned on the light, and when he turned around, he was so shocked that he almost dropped the lampshade on the ground.

Li Anning was sitting on the edge of the bed taking off his pants.

He turned around in a panic and asked in a low, breathy voice, "What are you doing?"

Li Anning quickly pulled off his trouser leg, patted off his white underpants, and stuffed his shirt and trousers, which he had just taken off, into the quilt.

She picked up the pink cardigan and skirt from beside the bed, quickly putting them on while giggling and whispering:

"Good sister, don't worry. My clothes were dirty just now, and it would be impolite to go out and see the nanny. I'll change into another set. We're all girls, so don't be shy."

It's all girls who are seeing ghosts.

He's a man, a young man full of vigor, okay?

Ling Ce clenched his fist on the lampshade, feeling a heat rising from the roots of his ears.

etc.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught Li Anning stuffing clothes into the cup; the fleeting glimpse of black made his eyes narrow slightly.

That was a set of clothes for nighttime travel.

The heat on Ling Ce's face subsided, and he glanced thoughtfully at Li Anning, who had already quickly put on her clothes.

Could the thief that Granny Fang was talking about be her?

"Sister Lingling, let's go."

Li Anning tugged at him, "Granny Fang is outside urging us on."

Ling Ce snapped out of his daze. "You can go out now. I'll be right there."

"good."

Li Anning pretended to yawn at the door and walked out looking sleepy.

Ling Ce became even more certain of his guess.

He put the lampshade on and his gaze fell on Li Anning's quilt.

The courtyard was brightly lit, and Granny Fang was asking the sleepy girls with concern if they had heard anything.

As Ling Ce went out, Granny Fang's gaze immediately fell on him.

"Lingling, why are you out so late? Were you scared?"

Ling Ce rubbed his sleepy eyes, grinned, and shook his head.

"I was sleeping so soundly I didn't hear anything. Sir, has a thief really broken in? I'm so scared."

He approached Granny Fang with a look of panic.

"Is the thief trying to steal something or assault someone? Sir, is he likely to kill someone?"

Granny Fang gently comforted him.

"Don't be afraid. The thief probably just came to steal things, which is why I asked you to get up and check if anything is missing from the house."

Ling Ce said, "I'm new here and have no idea what's in the house. Why don't you send someone in to check if anything is missing?"

After a moment's thought, Granny Fang said, "Very well, I'll go in and examine you myself."

Li Anning was so shocked she almost jumped up.

If looks could kill, she would have already shot two holes in Ling Ce.

She kept calling her "Sister Lingling," yet she betrayed herself.

Li Anning clenched her fists as she watched Granny Fang walk to the bedside and lift her blanket.

Her heart leaped into her throat, and she secretly regretted that she had wrapped her night clothes under the covers.

This is bad. How is she going to explain this?

The moment the blanket was pulled back, Li Anning instinctively closed her eyes.

The expected questions and accusations did not materialize.

She opened one eye with a trembling heart, only to find nothing under the covers.

Wait, where's her night clothes?

Li Anning stared wide-eyed at Ling Ce.

Ling Ce raised an eyebrow at her, a smug smile flashing in his eyes.

Li Anning was somewhat bewildered.

Ling Ling doesn't seem to be the country bumpkin she thought she was.

"Fortunately, nothing was stolen from your house. It seems the thief hasn't been here."

Granny Fang checked the room thoroughly, then stood up straight, looking relieved.

"Alright, you all get some rest. I'll go check on the other dormitories."

Granny Fang left with her entourage.

"Take care, sir."

Li Anning closed the door, turned to look at Ling Ce, and the smile on her face disappeared.

Ling Ce leaned against the bedside, watching her with a leisurely air.

Li Anning walked over, grabbed his arm, and asked in a low voice, "Where did you hide my night clothes?"

Ling Ce glanced at her sideways. "Want some clothes for night? Sure, but first tell me what you were doing tonight?"