Chapter 51: A Moment of Intimacy

Gu Xuanyu glanced at the wet black cat on the bed, not touching her phone. ‘Shen Teacher? Isn’t that the blonde woman we saw at the art studio last time?’

Ye Qing will definitely agree, but it doesn’t matter. This time, it’s my show.

Gu Xuanyu smiled faintly as she entered the bathroom. A crimson towel hung on the wall, and she could catch a whiff of Ye Qing’s scent, like canvas dried in the sun.

After an unknown amount of time, the towel’s fur had been rubbed bare, feeling like a hard, dry sponge. Gu Xuanyu shook her head and took out her own pink towel.

This girl really doesn’t know how to take care of herself. She’s a girl now, after all.

After wetting the towel, Gu Xuanyu struggled to wring it out, when a muffled sound from the bedroom startled her, and she hurried back.

Upon returning, she found the black-haired girl and her bedding had fallen to the floor. Fortunately, she was wrapped tightly, so Ye Qing hadn’t been injured and continued sleeping peacefully.

Due to the heat, the girl unconsciously pressed her face against the cool floor, her furrowed brow slightly relaxed. Gu Xuanyu chuckled and carefully placed her back on the bed.

Ye Qing’s cheeks were now dirty from rubbing against the floor. Gu Xuanyu gently cleaned her, from her eyebrows to her neck, and down to her collarbone, which was as white as fresh snow.

Beneath this short, straight divide was an elegant, teardrop-shaped curve. Due to her body being drenched, the thin nightgown clung tightly to Ye Qing, revealing her youthful figure, making Gu Xuanyu swallow hard.

This is no good, all this sweat…

Gu Xuanyu fumbled with the buttons on Ye Qing’s nightgown, nervously thinking to herself.

It’s okay, we’re both girls…

Her hand was gently taken, startling Gu Xuanyu. She looked up and met Ye Qing’s clear amber eyes.

‘Huh? She woke up…’

‘What are you doing?’

Ye Qing’s cheeks were rosy, whether from the fever or embarrassment was unclear. Under the girl’s direct gaze, Gu Xuanyu awkwardly withdrew her hand.

‘I just wanted to help you wipe off the sweat…’

‘Oh,’ Ye Qing murmured, her speech slurred with sleep, and she began unbuttoning her nightgown. ‘Then you can wipe me down…’

In Gu Xuanyu’s stunned gaze, the black-haired girl slowly removed her soaked nightgown, tossing it aside, and reached for the clasp of her bra.

Gu Xuanyu’s eyes blurred, her gaze flickering between Ye Qing’s slender arms and alluring shoulders, unable to focus on the center.

Th-this isn’t right, I should stop her, Gu Xuanyu. This is taking advantage of her while she’s sick!

But Gu Xuanyu, honest and obedient, kept her hands to herself, watching as the black-haired girl’s lightweight bra fell to the bedhead. Her wine-red eyes grew hazy, but her lips curved into a smile.

Why am I so excited? I should be stopping her…

Gu Xuanyu, you’ve gone bad…

Despite her self-reproach, Gu Xuanyu’s actions were deft and sure, almost unusually so.

The sweat-dotted snow-white skin was wiped clean, revealing a tender, translucent texture, making Gu Xuanyu even more restless. She flipped the bedding and covered Ye Qing again, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

‘Do you want to change clothes? I’ll find something for you.’

Ye Qing mumbled a response and fell back asleep. Gu Xuanyu smiled sweetly and opened Ye Qing’s closet.

The closet door creaked open, the hinges seeming to be heavily rusted, but the inside still held that comforting, sun-dried scent.

During the summer, Ye Qing loved to dry her bedsheets, clothes, and even socks under the sun. Over time, that warm scent seemed to seep into her very being.

Of course, there was also a hint of mothballs, a necessity Ye Qing had discovered during her solo living.

If a person living alone encounters a twin-tailed sprite, even she would be troubled to the point of sleepless nights.

‘Mm, it’s such a mess in here.’

Gu Xuanyu furrowed her brows and began to rummage through the clothes. As she dug deeper, she caught a strong whiff of Ye Qing’s scent.

Following the scent, Gu Xuanyu ventured deeper, finally finding the source in a corner—a black, jelly-like substance.

Though Gu Xuanyu was pure of heart, she was still an adult and recognized its purpose, blushing deeply and unable to speak for a moment.

Should I try it too… No, what am I thinking, Gu Xuanyu? That would be like… indirectly…

Gu Xuanyu lowered her eyelids, hiding the embarrassment in her wine-red eyes, and quickly returned the black jelly to its place. To distract herself, she opened the drawer below.

It was filled with black, white, and gray underwear, many of which were men’s styles, and Gu Xuanyu swiftly closed it.

They’re all so dull and unflattering…

Not just the underwear, Ye Qing’s outer clothes were mostly in cool tones, though they were warm, they were no longer suitable for her now.

Gu Xuanyu would love to teach Ye Qing how to dress, but she knew Ye Qing would find it bothersome.

After searching for a while, she finally found a suitable nightgown and changed Ye Qing into it, finally breathing a sigh of relief.

Taking care of someone is indeed a hassle.

Gu Xuanyu pressed herself against Ye Qing, tightly embracing her soft body.

But it’s such a good feeling to be needed by you, Ye Qing…

Remembering the lonely, chilly night two days ago, Gu Xuanyu trembled slightly, holding Ye Qing even tighter.

She wanted to ask, to protest, to go out and find Ye Qing, but she feared it would make Ye Qing dislike her.

So, she repeatedly pushed down her frustrations and showed Ye Qing only her smiles and best self.

Ye Qing… she’s always so kind and considerate to everyone. How could anyone not fall for her?

Gu Xuanyu remembered Ye Qing’s mischievous younger sister, who looked a lot like her now, but with eyes that curved upwards, always seeming to tease.

That girl also loved to cling to Ye Qing, but during her teenage years, she began to ‘reject’ her older brother, giving Gu Xuanyu the perfect opportunity.

By the time she realized it, her unique position as Ye Qing’s only sister had been taken by Gu Xuanyu. After that, whenever she saw Gu Xuanyu, she would complain, whether intentionally or not.

For Gu Xuanyu, this was a victory, but it also made her cherish Ye Qing even more.

She’s truly gentle and thoughtful. In the future, she’ll surely attract the affection of many other girls. Luckily, I discovered her first, under that tree.

If it weren’t for that despicable thing, perhaps on my fifteenth birthday, I would have become Ye Qing’s only love, her partner, and wife, growing old together…

Thinking this, Gu Xuanyu’s beautiful eyes narrowed, and blood-red hatred flowed from them.

Damn it…