Chapter 48: A Sudden Encounter in the Bathroom

Ye Qing obediently nodded…

Ye Qing shook her head hurriedly…

Ye Qing was attacked by the wet-haired girl…

Ye Qing nervously picked up the soap in the bathroom.

The space was designed for two, so even if they showered together, it wouldn’t feel cramped. The oversized showerhead could comfortably pour warm water over each of them.

It felt like a warm rain, the droplets so hot they were almost unbearable. With no escape, they had to undress, exposing themselves to each other, even if their hearts weren’t yet open.

The black-haired girl shyly turned away, letting the water cascade over her hair, gathering in the crevices and flowing down her delicate swan-like neck.

It traced a path over her enticing curves, coating her flawless skin with a thin layer of water.

Under the warm yellow light of the bathroom, her shoulders, still lathered with foam, glowed with a dazzling light, like a sunspot. Feeling a bit scorched, she unconsciously moved away.

Lin Shaoyao had already finished washing. Seeing the culprit who had just scrutinized her from head to toe now trying to avoid her gaze, she felt a surge of irritation.

‘I don’t mind the embarrassment, but you dare to shy away? Come here!’

Her wicked hands grabbed Ye Qing’s soft shoulders, pulling her into the center of the shower. The water immediately blinded the black-haired girl, leaving her disoriented and at Lin Shaoyao’s mercy.

‘Stay still, you’re so slow. Let me help you wash.’

There was an inflatable stool in the bathroom. Lin Shaoyao pushed Ye Qing onto it, and the black-haired girl automatically sat upright, placing her hands on her knees, her slender back straight.

With each rapid breath, her thin, symmetrical shoulder blades rose and fell slightly, like a pair of delicate wings, both fragile and lively.

Lin Shaoyao couldn’t help but stare, her fingertips gently tracing the path.

Feeling Lin Shaoyao’s touch along her nape, Ye Qing’s senses heightened, and a sweet sound escaped her throat.

Lin Shaoyao subtly withdrew her hand, her mind still echoing with Ye Qing’s startled gasp, like a frightened rabbit.

She obviously wasn’t ready.

If I pushed further, would she resist?

The delicate, obedient black-haired girl might remain silent, but Lin Shaoyao could sense her unspoken resistance—from her tensed toes, from her face buried deep in fear.

It would probably be a half-hearted struggle, perhaps surrendering in the chaos, or maybe just staring at her with those calm, amber eyes until the end, saying nothing.

And instinct told Lin Shaoyao that the girl would cry.

She would show her vulnerable side, using a woman’s most powerful weapon to deeply wound my heart, just as I did when I cried in her arms.

This keen intuition is what stops me from doing something I might regret…

Damn, I wish I could ignore it and just hold her.

Gazing at the charming girl with cat-like features, Lin Shaoyao sighed helplessly, taking a towel and pressing it firmly against her back.

‘You’re such a fool, you’re so frustrating!’

Her back quickly flushed red, as if tiny blood droplets were about to surface. Ye Qing furrowed her brows and softly reminded her,

‘Gently…’

‘Rubbing it red helps prevent colds, my mom told me! You should be grateful someone’s helping you scrub your back, fool!’

Only when Ye Qing leaned against the wall, unable to suppress a soft whimper, did Lin Shaoyao finally pull away the towel, immediately covering her back with bubbles.

‘Has to be this clean?’ Ye Qing couldn’t help but question, but Lin Shaoyao immediately silenced her protest.

‘While the touch is still hot, of course, we should wash more.’

Lin Shaoyao casually replied, enjoying the silky smoothness of her skin, enhanced by the bubbles. Every inch of the girl’s skin shimmered with a porcelain-like luster, making one want to savor it.

Who knows when the next time will be, so at least this time, I’ll enjoy it thoroughly. If I wait until tomorrow, it might be too late to regret it.

Using a small shower head, she carefully rinsed off the bubbles, then gently dried her. At home, Lin Shaoyao would wash her cat, but never with such meticulous care. After all, observing Ye Qing’s reactions was also quite entertaining.

The parts of her body that got wet would involuntarily contract, and when her sensitive spots were touched, she would gasp. Each time, Lin Shaoyao would quietly lift her gaze, trying to read something from her tightly clenched face.

Though shadowed, her expression was probably neutral, as her easily readable thoughts were all in her lively, amber eyes, leaving no room for facial expressions.

‘Let’s go to sleep.’

Lin Shaoyao playfully patted Ye Qing’s back, making the girl jump and glare at her with a mix of embarrassment and annoyance.

But seeing Lin Shaoyao step out of the bathroom naked, Ye Qing’s heart raced, and she nervously asked,

‘Aren’t you going to wear clothes?’

Lin Shaoyao smiled, her lips curving with a hint of mischief.

‘Everything’s been seen already, what’s there to be shy about?’

Ye Qing’s eyes flickered, her voice barely a whisper,

‘But… won’t it be uncomfortable to sleep like this?’

‘On the contrary, it’s very comfortable, that’s why I sleep like this,’ Lin Shaoyao replied, cozily slipping into the bed and invitingly lifting a corner of the blanket. ‘Want to try?’

Ye Qing shyly tightened her towel, her voice barely audible,

‘I’ll pass.’

Moments later, the girls lay in bed, chest to back.

Ye Qing tried to calm her mind, but couldn’t dismiss her thoughts, feeling a strong push against her back.

Why does she have to sleep facing me, and so close?

Enough said, I just want to say…

‘Chaoyao, can you please… sleep a bit more calmly?’

Lin Shaoyao chuckled, turning over after a moment.

‘I won’t tease you anymore. You’re so particular about sleep quality, but do you believe I’ll fall asleep before you do?’

Ye Qing huffed softly, staying silent for a long time. Lin Shaoyao wondered, then suddenly heard the girl’s steady, rhythmic breathing.

Oh, she fell asleep already.

Lin Shaoyao pouted, closing her eyes.

‘Hmph, only knows how to sleep, stupid. Sleep? Who can’t sleep? I’ll not only sleep, but also have the best dreams, revisiting the cafes we never went to, the maid outfits we never wore!’

***

For some reason, Ye Qing’s heater was broken today, but the clumsy girl didn’t know how to fix it and was too afraid to touch it.

Despite closing all the doors and windows, the cold seeped in through the cracks, creeping towards the only source of warmth in the room—the silver-haired girl lying on her side in bed.

However, Gu Xuanyu seemed unaware, staring blankly at her phone, the screen’s glow reflecting in her lifeless, wine-red eyes, creating a monotonous scene.

Her slender fingers swiped endlessly, repeatedly scrolling through the brief conversation history with Ye Qing, almost identical to their face-to-face interactions.

Sometimes I wish you’d initiate a conversation and talk endlessly…

But compared to ‘sorry,’ I’d rather hear you say…

‘It’s so troublesome.’