"..."
Her mind went blank for a moment, and she looked somewhat dazed and confused as she slightly widened her eyes: "Huh?"
Her face flushed instantly, and her voice tightened, "This..."
She was completely bewildered and extremely embarrassed, unsure whether to praise him for being polite or for being a naive fool.
Because it was the first time she had encountered this situation.
Shen Tangning hesitated for a moment, her gaze falling on his hands. She cleared her throat and said, "Ahem... you didn't wash your hands."
This remark was somewhat of a mood killer; her intention was to change the subject.
Chi Yan blinked nervously, looking at her with hopeful eyes and persistence: "Can I kiss you after I'm done washing?"
This left Shen Tangning speechless. Her long silence gradually brought a look of disappointment to his eyes. Suddenly, she had an idea and beckoned to him, "Lower your head a little."
With a slight thought, Chi Yan obediently moved closer. A soft breath suddenly enveloped him, and he felt a soft touch on his lips. The warm sensation was fleeting, and he was caught off guard and stood frozen in place.
Shen Tangning quickly stepped back, her watery eyes flickering a few times, her cheeks as beautiful as peach blossoms in April: "Alright."
She heard no sound for a long time, then steeled herself and looked up. Seeing that Chi Yan was still standing there blankly in the same position, she couldn't help but purse her lips: "What's wrong? Didn't you... say you wanted to kiss me?"
Chi Yan subconsciously touched his lips, his voice low and hoarse: "I wanted to kiss your forehead."
He wasn't that greedy.
"..."
"I didn't expect you to kiss me like that."
"..."
"I'm not ready yet."
With each sentence he spoke, Shen Tangning lowered her head further, until she wished she could dig a hole and hide herself away.
"Alright, stop talking," she quickly interrupted him.
Chi Yan smacked his lips, still wanting more, and stared at her with bright eyes: "Can we kiss again? I'm ready now!"
Shen Tangning, unable to bear it any longer, blushed and glared at him, a hint of spring blossoming in the corners of her eyes, her eyes glistening with tears, her tone tinged with reproach: "Chi Yan!"
Chi Yan pursed her lips regretfully: "Then we'll save it for next time."
Shen Tangning took a deep breath: "Get out!"
She wants to be alone right now.
This time, Chi Yan didn't insist. Having gained an advantage, he knew when to stop and considerately closed the door when he left.
As soon as the others left, Shen Tangning could no longer sit still. She calmly got up and sat down in front of the bed. After calming down for a moment, she buried her face in the quilt.
"..."
Chi Yan emerged from the room with a beaming smile. Xue Qing stared at him suspiciously for a few moments, her eyes thoughtful.
Ba Liang was dozing off against a pillar when he heard the noise. He immediately stood up, looked up and blurted out, "Young master, are you running a fever?" He sneezed, shivering, and rubbed his nose, complaining in a muffled voice, "I knew it! It's so easy to catch a cold in this unpredictable weather!"
Chi Yan rolled her eyes at him, somewhat speechless: "Why don't you just say I've been drinking?"
Upon hearing this, Ba Liang actually leaned closer to sniff, then chuckled and said, "Young master, you're just teasing me. You don't smell of alcohol at all! How could you have been drinking?" He paused, then added cautiously, "Could it be that you were beaten by the young mistress?"
Hmm, this doesn't seem like it either!
"..."
Chi Yan patted his shoulder with affection in her eyes: "It's not your fault, go play somewhere else."
Yuan Zhao, who was keeping watch from the tree, picked at his ear expressionlessly, his demeanor calm and numb.
Spring has indeed arrived.
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