Chapter 69: Tender Morning

“What?!”

Song Qinghuan’s eyes shot wide open, as if deeply offended.

“How dare you! Your master would never have bad breath! This is… morning hormone scent! You ungrateful little pet! — Watch out, or I’ll spank your bottom!”

“Pfft…”

Lin Shishi burst out laughing at her exaggerated reaction, then nudged her. “Alright, alright, get up and brush your teeth! Mom will wake up soon, and what would she think if she saw us like this…”

Song Qinghuan reluctantly released her, sat up, and stretched languidly.

In the morning light, she was wearing only a spaghetti-strap nightgown, her figure perfectly outlined, hair cascading, looking both lazy and seductive.

She glanced at Lin Shishi, whose cheeks were flushed and clothes slightly disheveled, and couldn’t help smirking as she recalled last night’s wildness and her ‘performance.’

“Fine, I’ll let my little maid off the hook today.”

She pinched Lin Shishi’s cheek. “After all… last night, a certain little drunk cat served her master very, very well…”

She deliberately emphasized ‘well,’ her gaze sliding suggestively over Lin Shishi’s body.

Lin Shishi instantly remembered her own embarrassing behavior from the night before—

She was so mortified she wished she could disappear into the floor, pulling the blanket over her head.

But that messed up her hair and smudged her makeup.

Song Qinghuan laughed heartily as she got out of bed to wash up.

Lin Shishi, like a little maid, prepared the toothbrush and towel, attending to Song Qinghuan’s morning routine.

Song Qinghuan accepted it naturally, though she occasionally flicked water droplets onto Lin Shishi’s face, making her squeal and pout.

After washing up, they went back upstairs.

Song Qinghuan opened her makeup bag and began applying her makeup.

She was quick and skillful; soon, a beautiful girl with delicate brows, red lips, and an imposing aura appeared in the mirror.

After finishing her own, she pulled Lin Shishi over and examined her closely.

“Mm, your light makeup is a bit smudged,” she said, referring to the result of that morning kiss.

She picked up a powder puff and lipstick, gently touched up Lin Shishi’s makeup, and even added a tiny bit of glitter at the corner of her eye, making her look even more pitifully charming.

When the two girls stood before the mirror again, both were radiantly dressed up.

Song Qinghuan wore a simple T-shirt paired with high-waisted jeans, accentuating her tall figure and long legs.

Lin Shishi was still in her conservative long-sleeved blouse and white skirt, but the refined makeup and glowing complexion made her look exceptionally pure and gentle.

However, looking at her own arm hidden under the long sleeve, Lin Shishi couldn’t help but whisper a complaint: “Master… next time… could you… not… tie it so tight?”

Song Qinghuan took Lin Shishi’s hand and said softly, “I’m sorry, baby. Next time I’ll go easier.”

Her apology was rare, and her tone was sincere.

Lin Shishi’s small grievance immediately melted away, replaced by a surge of sweetness.

She shook her head, actively hugging Song Qinghuan’s waist and burying her face in her chest: “It’s okay… as long as Master likes it. I… I like it too…”

Song Qinghuan’s heart softened, and she hugged her back tightly.

They lingered for a while, then went downstairs hand in hand.

Lin Mo was already awake, half-reclining on the bed with earphones in, listening to music.

Seeing the two dazzling girls come down the stairs, she smiled and removed her earphones.

“Mom, you’re awake?”

Lin Shishi immediately let go of Song Qinghuan’s hand and hurried to the bedside, asking with concern.

Lin Mo nodded, but her gaze naturally swept over her daughter’s body, finally stopping at the long-sleeved blouse that was different from yesterday’s style. Her brow twitched almost imperceptibly. “Shishi, why are you wearing long sleeves today? Aren’t you hot?”

Lin Shishi’s heart skipped a beat, her face burning as she stammered, unsure how to respond.

Song Qinghuan stepped forward at the right moment, her smile appropriate and natural. “Auntie, it’s like this. Last night, Shishi sat with me by the window chatting and looking at the sea. She might have caught too much sea breeze. This morning, she said her nose was stuffy, afraid she might catch a chill, so I told her to wear long sleeves to block the wind. The temperature difference between morning and evening by the sea is large; we have to be careful.”

Lin Mo’s face showed a meaningful smile. “Qinghuan is right, we should be careful. But at home, there’s no need to bundle up too much. Comfort is most important.”

Song Qinghuan understood and nodded with a smile. “Auntie is right.”

Lin Shishi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly changed the subject: “Mom, I’ve made breakfast. Come eat quickly! Let me help you.”

“No need — my legs are still fine —” Lin Mo smiled and slowly walked to the dining table to sit down.

Looking at the simple yet thoughtfully prepared breakfast — white congee, steaming buns and fried dough sticks, green stir-fried vegetables, appetizing pickled long beans, and a few boiled eggs —

Lin Mo’s eyes were full of satisfaction.

Song Qinghuan also sincerely praised, “Shishi’s cooking is really good; it makes one’s appetite open just by looking.”

Lin Shishi was embarrassed by the compliment and murmured, “It’s just simple home-style food…”

The three sat down and began breakfast.

The entire breakfast atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

After the meal, Lin Shishi rushed to clear the dishes and wash them in the kitchen. Song Qinghuan followed to help.

“No need, Qinghuan. Go keep Mom company. I’ve got this.” Lin Shishi tied on an apron and started running water to wash the dishes.

But Song Qinghuan rolled up her sleeves, grabbed a dish towel, and naturally stood beside her. “How can I do that? In front of your mom, I have to put on a show and act diligent. Otherwise, if she thinks I’m too lazy in the future, what if she won’t marry her daughter to me?”

“Pfft…”

Lin Shishi laughed, rolling her eyes at her. “What are you afraid of? Mom sees you now as ‘a mother-in-law eyeing her son-in-law, the more she looks, the more she likes.’ If you ask, she’d be more than happy to pack me up and give me to you.”

“Really?”

Song Qinghuan raised an eyebrow, leaned in, and lowered her voice. “Am I that perfect?”

“Mm!”

Lin Shishi nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling as she looked at her. “Super perfect! So… Master, you should teach me more. I want to be as carefree, as capable, and as… charming as you.”

Song Qinghuan looked at her earnest little face, her heart softening, but she deliberately said, “Teach you? Fine. But… you have to promise me that no matter how capable and carefree you become, in front of me, you’ll always be my sweetheart, my little pet. Only I get to dominate you, understand?”

This domineering declaration made Lin Shishi’s heart race and her cheeks flush.

She lowered her head. “Mm… I know. No matter how I change, I’ll always be Master’s sweetheart… forever… willing to be dominated by Master…”

Saying something so utterly shameful made Lin Shishi’s ears turn red.

Song Qinghuan felt a surge of heat at her words. If not for the fact that Lin Mo was outside, she would have wanted to press the girl against the sink right then…

She took a deep breath, barely suppressing the impulse, and just vigorously ruffled Lin Shishi’s hair, saying in a hoarse voice, “Remember what you said.”

They exchanged a smile and continued washing the dishes in sync.

One washed, the other dried. Their movements were默契, and occasionally their fingers touched, conveying silent warmth.

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