Chapter 686
Renxue's Shyness
Wuhun City, the backyard of the hotel.
Qian Renxue stood by the hot spring pool, her fingertips still gently pinching the end of her hair ribbon. Her golden hair had completely spread out, draped over her shoulders and back, like a piece of shimmering silk, glowing softly in the moonlight and the light of the glass lamp.
She lowered her eyes, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and her long shadow fell on her cheeks, concealing the shyness and nervousness surging in her eyes.
She slowly untied the sash of her outer robe, gradually revealing her snow-white inner garment. The collar of the garment opened slightly with the movement, revealing her delicate collarbone and a small patch of smooth skin.
Dai Chengfeng neither stepped forward nor urged him.
He simply crossed his arms, his gaze fixed on her, filled with undisguised admiration and tenderness.
Qian Renxue bit her lower lip, her fingers trembling slightly as she completely removed her outer robe and folded it on the stone platform by the pool.
Next came the buttons on the inner garment, one, two...
She moved extremely slowly, as if each unraveling required all her courage.
Finally, the outer garment slipped completely off her shoulders, revealing the close-fitting moon-white undergarment underneath.
The thin fabric was almost transparent, appearing and disappearing in the misty steam, outlining her slender yet supple waist...
She crossed her arms over her chest, instinctively trying to cover herself, but knew that doing so would only make her look more awkward.
Her ears were so red they were almost bleeding, and even her neck was tinged with a light pink.
"...Don't, don't keep looking."
She looked at Dai Chengfeng with embarrassment and anger, her voice soft and trembling.
Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly, his voice hoarse and magnetic.
"My little angel, is he shy?"
Dai Chengfeng slowly approached, but still kept a step's distance, not touching her. "But do you know, the way you look right now is more..."
"It's so captivating that you can't take your eyes off it."
"you!"
Qian Renxue suddenly looked up and glared at him, her gaze filled with both embarrassment and anger, as well as an undeniable shyness.
She took a deep breath, as if to encourage herself, and finally loosened her grip, slowly reaching for the ties of her undergarment.
The last piece of clothing fell to the ground.
The moonlight fell on her, as if gilding her with a thin layer of silver.
Her skin was so white it was almost translucent, her shoulders and neck were elegant and delicate, her waist was so slender it seemed like it could be grasped in one hand, her legs were long and straight, and her ankles were so delicate they were breathtaking.
She didn't even dare to look down at herself, only keeping her eyes tightly closed, her hands twisting together helplessly, her knuckles turning white.
Dai Chengfeng's breathing became noticeably heavier.
He walked up to her and stopped in front of her, but instead of hugging her immediately, he reached out and very lightly touched her shoulder with his fingertips.
"It's beautiful."
Dai Chengfeng's voice was low and hoarse, as if he was trying his best to restrain himself, "Qian Renxue, you really... are very beautiful."
Qian Renxue's eyelashes trembled, and she finally opened her eyes, meeting Dai Chengfeng's burning yet gentle gaze.
In that instant, she suddenly felt that all her shame and nervousness seemed to be gently embraced by those eyes.
She gave a soft "hmm," her voice barely audible.
Without further hesitation, Dai Chengfeng bent down and picked her up in his arms.
Qian Renxue exclaimed in surprise and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him firmly into her embrace.
His arms were strong and hot, his chest was firm, and she could clearly feel his rapid heartbeat through the thin fabric of his clothes.
He carried her down the stone steps of the hot spring pool, one step at a time.
Warm water flowed over my ankles, calves, waist... but never reached my upper body.
Qian Renxue was jolted by the water and instinctively shrank into his arms.
Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly, gently placed her into the water, and then sat down himself.
He leaned against the pool wall, holding her in his arms, letting her rest against his chest.
The hot water enveloped the two of them, and the rising steam made everything hazy and ambiguous. At first, Qian Renxue's body was stiff as a piece of wood, her arms tightly wrapped around her chest, and she even breathed cautiously.
Dai Chengfeng didn't rush to take any further action. He simply scooped up water with his hand and poured it on her shoulder, again and again, as if he were soothing a frightened little animal.
"Relax."
He whispered in her ear, his voice tinged with laughter, "There are only the two of us here, no identities... just you and me."
Qian Renxue bit her lip and nodded slightly after a long while.
Seeing that she relaxed slightly, Dai Chengfeng mischievously scooped up a handful of water and splashed it on her face.
"ah!"
Caught off guard, Qian Renxue was splashed right in the face. Her eyes widened immediately, and she turned to glare at him.
What are you doing!
Before she could finish speaking, Dai Chengfeng had already turned her around to face him with a smile, and in the instant she opened her mouth to scold him, he splashed another handful of water directly in front of her.
Water splashed everywhere, covering her face and body.
Qian Renxue was so angry that she raised her hand to push his shoulder, but he easily grabbed her wrist and twisted it behind her back.
"You dare glare at me?"
Dai Chengfeng raised an eyebrow, smiling like a triumphant fox. "Who was it that said they wanted to soak in a hot spring to relax? Now you think I'm being nosy?"
"I didn't—let go!"
Qian Renxue struggled to pull her hand away, but he held her even tighter.
The two of them pushed and shoved each other in the water, splashing water everywhere, like two naughty children.
The more she struggled, the more excited Dai Chengfeng became, occasionally sneaking blows to the soft flesh on her waist, causing her to scream repeatedly, feeling both ashamed and angry.
"Dai Chengfeng! How childish of you!"
"childish?"
Dai Chengfeng suddenly stopped what he was doing, lowered his head and got close to Qian Renxue's nose, "Then the way you are now, with your face red, biting your lip and daring to be fierce to me, doesn't look like a high and mighty angel at all, but more like... a cat that has been provoked."
Qian Renxue's ears turned even redder from his words. She raised her hand as if to hit him, but he grabbed her hand, intertwined their fingers, and pressed her against the pool wall.
Amidst the laughter and commotion, her tense nerves finally began to relax little by little.
The air was thick with moisture, the moonlight was like water, and their wet hair clung to their faces as their breaths mingled.
As Dai Chengfeng watched her eyes soften, a part of his heart also melted.
He slowly lowered his head and gently brushed his chin against her hair.
Are you still nervous?
Qian Renxue gently shook her head, her eyelashes glistening with water droplets, like tiny diamonds.
"No... I'm not nervous anymore."
"That's good."
The next second, Dai Chengfeng grabbed the back of her head and kissed her.
The kiss was very light at first, like a feather brushing against the skin, tentative.
Qian Renxue froze for a moment, then closed her eyes, put her hands on his shoulders, and responded awkwardly.
Dai Chengfeng's eyes darkened, and he deepened the kiss.
A soft sob rang out, exceptionally clear in the still night.
His hand slowly slid down her back, stroking her smooth spine, and finally stopped at her waist, pulling her closer to him.
Qian Renxue's mind went blank, leaving only his domineering yet gentle plundering and her uncontrollable trembling.
After a long while, they finally parted from their kiss.
The two men pressed their foreheads together, breathing heavily.
Water droplets slid down Dai Chengfeng's brow bone, dripped onto her collarbone, and then rolled into the water along the curve of her skin. (End of Chapter)