"Ayan," Shen Tangning said, her voice slightly hoarse.
Chi Yan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and he hesitated noticeably. "I'm here. What's wrong?"
She raised her arm, water droplets rolling down her wrist in a string. Her fair wrist was dazzlingly white in the candlelight, and her red lips parted slightly: "Come closer."
He seemed to be possessed, leaning forward slightly and unconsciously holding his breath.
Shen Tangning smiled with satisfaction, her fingertips climbing up his collar. He unconsciously swallowed, and just then, she grabbed his collar and pulled him into the water.
Water splashed everywhere, and in the shimmering light, her eyes revealed a triumphant satisfaction.
He sat up straight, soaked to the bone, and looked up, both amused and annoyed. He pulled the person who was trying to escape back, holding her slender waist tightly, his voice low and hoarse:
"I kindly helped you bathe, and this is how you repay me?"
He suddenly narrowed his eyes and threatened fiercely, "Tell me, how do you want to compensate me?"
He thought to himself, "She offered herself up; I was originally planning to be a gentleman, cough cough."
Now, he's lucky if he can even be a decent human being!
Actually, Shen Tangning wasn't pulling him very hard. If he wanted to dodge, he could definitely do so. It was just a matter of one being willing to hit and the other being willing to be hit.
Shen Tangning was held tightly by him, but she was not flustered. She simply leaned lazily against him, her fingers continuing to frolic on his chest.
Chi Yan grabbed her hand, a dangerous glint in his eyes: "Getting excited?"
She gently lifted the corner of her eye, her gaze revealing a hint of unspoken words. She wrapped her arms around his neck, making him lower his head, and breathed softly into his ear, "Ayan, don't you want to kiss me?"
The crackling sound of fireworks exploded in his mind, and Chi Yan's mind went blank for a moment.
He slowly looked down at Chen Tangning, his throat tightening:
This could really kill him.
He suddenly grabbed her head and kissed her with a slightly fierce force.
*
As dawn broke, Chi Yan rose with a satisfied look on his face. He didn't have to attend court today, so he lingered a little longer.
The bed curtains were drawn low, casting shadows and obscuring the view inside.
He pushed open the door and, still savoring the aroma, instructed the man standing by the door, "Wine is a good thing; you should stock up on more in the manor from now on!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a loud thud came from inside the room. Chi Yan turned his head and saw a pillow rolling on the floor.
Ba Liang cautiously observed his expression: "Young Master, shall we make further preparations?"
Chi Yan coughed lightly, pressed her lips to her mouth, and glared at him in a low voice: "What do you think?"
Ba Liang nodded knowingly: "This servant understands!"
Suddenly, a servant announced from the courtyard gate: "Young master, the young master has arrived, and he seems to be in a bit of a hurry!"
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow: "Let's go take a look."
He had just entered the main hall where guests were being received when a dark figure rushed over and knelt down in front of him with a thud.
"Cousin, please save my father!"
Chi Yan looked down and saw that Feng Zhiwen's eyes were red and bloodshot, and he looked extremely haggard. He was clutching his clothes tightly, as if he were grasping at a lifeline.
After examining him for a moment, Chi Yan calmly brushed his hand away and said in a light voice, "Get up and talk."
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