As night fell, Shen Muqing had just started climbing the mountain. "Walk faster, you dead leg," she said, lightly pounding her thigh. She had walked for a long time and only covered this little distance.
She admired Lan Jin somewhat; he had carried her on his back without even breaking a sweat, carrying her across the mountain.
The moon hung high in the sky, making Shen Muqing's shadow shine. A cool breeze swept by, and she shivered. She regretted not taking off that dress and instead wearing it.
Looking at the deserted mountains, Shen Muqing couldn't help but regret it. She should have run away in the morning; it was so eerie and creepy at night.
She felt like there were many eyes watching her from the shadows, and she silently told herself: It's okay, it's okay.
As she walked, a glowing blue butterfly appeared before her eyes and kept circling around her.
Wow, what a beautiful butterfly!
It's entirely blue, with large wings covered in black patterns; it's quite magical.
Shen Muqing reached out and caught it. The butterfly landed quietly in her palm, weightless, only causing a slight tickle.
"Little butterfly, hurry up and go, I'm leaving too."
She placed the butterfly on a branch by the path, clapped her hands, and prepared to continue on her way.
Where is Qingqing planning to go?
A faint voice came from behind Shen Muqing. Shen Muqing's body stiffened. Oh no, she seemed to be doomed.
A hand silently crept up Shen Muqing's neck from behind, carrying the chill of the night. Then, a snake's head appeared in her sight.
"Hiss hiss~"
This was Shen Muqing's complete and clear view of the silver, which was completely different from what she had imagined. The silver was full of danger; although its body was small, its eyes were full of warning.
She swallowed nervously, forced a smile, and greeted the silver in front of her.
His hot breath pressed against her back, one hand domineeringly wrapped around her waist, while the other hand kept stroking her neck.
Why did you run?
Shen Muqing turned around and met a pair of bloodshot eyes. Her heart trembled, and her lips quivered involuntarily.
"I...I didn't run, I...I just came for a walk."
"You can see now?"
Lan Jin met Shen Muqing's bright, clear eyes, which were so clear that her reflection was visible, unlike the stagnant water that had been there before.
"cannot.."
"Can't? Ha~ You seem to know this place very well. I'd think you were one of the villagers." Lan Jin turned her body around to face him. "Why are you shaking?"
"I'm not shivering, I'm just too cold."
There were only the two of them on the road. The moonlight shone on them, casting only a shadow. The wind rustled, and every now and then a few leaves fell down.
"You don't even call him 'brother' anymore?" Lan Jin lowered his eyes to look at Shen Muqing, his eyes revealing a dark depth.
"elder brother."
Yes, Shen Muqing chickened out. Lan Jin's eyes were terrifying; it felt like he could devour her alive, skin and bones, at any moment.
"go home."
In the end, Lan Jin said nothing, simply picked up Shen Muqing and headed into the village.
Shen Muqing instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, like a quail, not daring to make a sound.
Even after Lan Jin placed Shen Muqing on a stool, she still hadn't come to her senses. Today had truly been a day full of twists and turns.
"Brother, I can take it off myself."
"What's wrong? Usually, it's your older brother who takes them off. Are you shy today?"
"I want to do it myself today."
"Okay, you do it yourself."
Then Lan Jin stood in front of the bathtub, showing no intention of leaving.
"Brother, have you left?"
Lan Jin then walked away, and outside, she coldly replied, "Mm."
Shen Muqing felt relieved and took a shower. She was quite tired after a long day, so a hot shower was a good way to relax.
Halfway through washing, Shen Muqing couldn't help but turn around. The gaze behind her was so intense that it was hard for her to ignore it. She paused, holding the water ladle.
She had just denied that her eyes were healed, so she probably couldn't see Lan Jin now. She really experienced what it felt like to lift a rock only to drop it on your own foot.
Shen Muqing dressed faster than ever before, pretending not to see the person behind her, and walked straight out.
She thought she was a great actress, but she accidentally bumped into a stool.
"elder brother!"
Lan Jin came running at the sound of her voice, knowing she had bumped her calf. "Does it hurt?"
"Ouch, it hurts so much, brother."
"It will hurt even more later."
"?" Shen Muqing didn't understand what he was talking about, what he meant by "it will hurt more later".
"Qingqing, would you like to sit here and wait for your brother?"
"good."
He was quick and finished showering in less than ten minutes.
Bored, Shen Muqing poured himself a glass of water. Hearing a noise next to him, he turned his head to look.
By the time they realized what they had seen, it was too late. "Pfft~"
She spat out all the water in her mouth, her eyes wide with disbelief. He...he...he actually came out naked, without a single piece of clothing!
Shen Muqing looked away and kept drinking the water in his hand, one cup after another.
"Qingqing, what's wrong?" Lan Jin asked knowingly, her words conveying an air of innocence.
"It's nothing, I just accidentally choked on some water." Her cheeks were flushed. Shen Muqing hated that her eyes were healed now, so she didn't dare to look around and looked down at her fingers.
"Qingqing, drink this."
Lan Jin took out a pot of something that looked like either wine or water from somewhere and handed it to Shen Muqing, saying, "This will quench your thirst."
Just then, Shen Muqing finished her water and took the cup from Lan Jin. She seemed to have forgotten that she was blind. Lan Jin simply smiled.
"That's not how you drink it. Let me teach you."
So Lan Jin pulled Shen Muqing's raised hand wider to make it easier for her to pass through, their movements mirroring those of drinking nuptial wine.
"drink"
Startled by his voice, Shen Muqing quickly finished the wine in her hand; it was wine, and somewhat difficult to swallow.
Despite Lan Jin's less-than-ideal expression, Shen Muqing still swallowed the wine, which made her face even rosier.
"Brother, I want to sleep."
Lan Jin heard this sentence as full of implications, and he smiled slightly, "Okay, brother will help you over."
Before Shen Muqing could refuse, Lan Jin pressed himself against her, his body burning hot, and the thing pressed against Shen Muqing's lower back was impossible for her to ignore.
"Brother, it seems you're not wearing any clothes."
"Anyway, I'll have to take it off later."
"!!!"
Her life was in danger! Shen Muqing knew exactly what would happen next; she feared she wouldn't be able to get out of bed tomorrow.
"Do you know what you just drank?"
"It's wine."
Shen Muqing's breathing was somewhat disordered at this moment, and her eyes were filled with mist.
"Qingqing is so clever, but I added some things to make it more fun."
"Brother, what did you add? I feel so awful." Her eyes were glazed over, and she felt like ants were biting her all over; she was in terrible pain.
"Of course, it's something that makes you feel good." Shen Muqing was pinned to the bed by Lan Jin, his hands roaming over her body, his voice low and suggestive.
"Don't worry, I drank it too, so I can feel your pain."
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