Sparkle: Seeing the Thrill Through to the End!

When Lin Hai got home, he first took a nice, relaxing soak in the bath, washing away all his fatigue and the chill in his body.

He changed into a set of clean, comfortable loungewear, feeling refreshed and relaxed.

It was easy to imagine that Belobog's Upper District would inevitably be in chaos.

Because Lin Hai had left the residence.

Under the protection and surveillance of more than a dozen Silvermane Guards, Lin Hai had simply vanished.

He had completely disappeared.

There was no trace of him, nor any sign that he had escaped.

Sitting on the living room sofa, Lin Hai scanned the Lucky Stars scattered across the coffee table and picked out the one that belonged to Sparkle.

Without hesitation, he gently closed his hand around it.

A familiar glow instantly shimmered into being.

When the light faded, Sparkle was standing prettily beside him.

To his surprise, she was also carrying two hissing, ice-cold cans of soda.

The soda's packaging was distinctive, printed with a dazzling, dreamlike city. One look was enough to tell it was a specialty from Penacony.

"Hey, Lin Hai, missing me already?~" Sparkle smiled like a sly cat and shook the cans in her hand. "I was buying drinks anyway, so I brought you one."

Lin Hai's curiosity was piqued. "Soda from Penacony? I haven't tried it before."

"Give it a try!" Sparkle deftly popped open a can and handed it to him.

The two raised their cans in unison and took a big gulp at the same time.

The next second, a wondrous sensation swept over their senses!

The liquid was no ordinary carbonated drink. The moment it entered their mouths, it turned into countless tiny, joyful bubbles of energy.

It tingled on their taste buds, bringing an indescribable exhilaration, a lightness that made them feel ready to fly. It was as though their souls had been cleansed and soothed, and all their troubles had vanished.

"This feels... amazing," Lin Hai exclaimed. Then he asked warily, "There's nothing wrong with this soda, is there? No contraband or anything?"

Sparkle immediately waved her hand. "Of course not! This is genuine Sweet Dream Soda, perfectly legal and aboveboard, honestly sold to young and old alike! It just... gives your mood a brief sweet dream, that's all~"

Looking at her expression, Lin Hai felt a stirring in his heart. He reached out, drew her into his arms, and lowered his head to give her fair neck a gentle kiss.

Sparkle didn't dodge. Instead, she leaned into his embrace, letting out a clear, melodious laugh as she enjoyed their closeness.

After their playful moment, Sparkle grabbed the tablet on the sofa and opened a short-video app.

In an instant, the music of "Hakimi North and South Mung Beans" filled the living room, with its addictive melody and nonsensical lyrics.

She couldn't resist this kind of silly fun. Before long, she was humming along, her body swaying gently to the beat without her realizing it.

As she got into the song, the simple fun made her giggle.

Lin Hai's fingers slid gently over Sparkle's slender ankle, and he took one delicate foot into his hand.

Her foot was beautifully shaped, fair and dainty, with rounded toes.

It had a delicate sheen under the light, making him want to play with it.

"Will you paint my toenails?"

Sparkle suddenly turned onto her side, a playful curve on her lips and anticipation sparkling in her eyes.

Lin Hai's fingertips still lingered on her delicate skin as he looked up and smiled. "What color do you want?"

"Pink... or cherry red?" She tilted her head and gave him two choices.

"Cherry red," Lin Hai said, studying her snowy skin. "That color suits you better. It's both cute and vibrant."

Sparkle smiled and relaxed back into the sofa. "Sure, let's go with what you like."

Lin Hai immediately took out his phone and quickly ordered a bottle of cherry-red nail polish.

Before long, the delivery person brought it over.

Lin Hai unscrewed the little cap. The rich, vivid red seemed to hold a certain sweet temptation.

He lifted Sparkle's ankle, his movements gentle and steady.

Dipping the little brush into the polish, he carefully painted each of her jade-like toenails a vivid color.

For some reason, he was completely absorbed in the process. The slightly cool liquid touched her skin, bringing a faint tickle.

Sparkle couldn't help curling her toes slightly before relaxing them again.

Intimate.

Silent.

The air grew warm, and the atmosphere in the living room turned languid.

A faint fragrance of nail polish filled the air.

Before he could finish painting the last toenail, Sparkle suddenly leaned forward and kissed Lin Hai of her own accord.

Holding the little bottle of nail polish, Lin Hai smiled and happily returned the kiss.

After the kiss, his thoughts stirred. He lowered his head and left a reddish mark on the side of her fair neck.

Sparkle raised a hand to touch the slightly warm skin and chided him, "Hey... that's too obvious! Other people will notice!"

"Don't like it?" Lin Hai raised an eyebrow.

But she burst out laughing, her eyes shimmering. Far from being angry, she moved even closer to him and said softly:

"How could I not like it... I absolutely love it."

Sparkle paused. "Don't you know? Sometimes when a woman says she doesn't like something... it actually means she likes it very, very much!"

As if to prove her point, Lin Hai applied a little more pressure, tightening his grip on her ankle.

The pressure hurt her a little, and she gave a soft hum, but the smile on her face grew even brighter.

It was as if the pain in her ankle made her even more absorbed in the intimacy of the moment.

Lin Hai lowered his voice. "Sparkle... want to try going a step further?"

Rather than getting shy, Sparkle deliberately tilted her head and pretended not to understand.

"Oh? How much further did you have in mind?"

"All the way in one go. How about it?"

"All the way to the stomach?"

Sparkle drew out the words, putting on an expression as though she had been frightened.

"...That sounds a little too deep. Wouldn't that be a bit much?"

Amused, Lin Hai played along. "So you're saying... we can't go all the way in one go?"

"Of course not." Sparkle held up a finger and wagged it in front of him. "It's like a journey. How boring would it be to reach the end all at once? Wouldn't that take all the excitement out of the journey?"

"Isn't going all the way in one go exciting enough?"

"Of course not! If everything's revealed all at once, where's the mystery? A game without mystery is so boring to play, don't you think?"

"True," Lin Hai agreed, indulgence in his eyes. "You'd miss out on a lot of the fun of exploring... So, what do you want to do?"

Sparkle leaned forward until she was almost against Lin Hai's ear and whispered in a tone that was both commanding and coaxing, "This time... you'll listen to everything I say. Close your eyes first, and from here on, do whatever I tell you. No peeking, and no questions."

"Okay."

Without any hesitation, Lin Hai readily agreed to the game she would lead.

He closed his eyes, placing all his trust in her.

With his sight taken away, his other senses became unusually sharp.

He heard her light footsteps as she walked away, the door to the walk-in closet sliding open, and a faint rustling as she searched through things.

A moment later, Sparkle returned to him.

Then he felt a soft, slightly elastic piece of fabric gently cover his eyes.

It seemed to be her sash.

Sparkle deftly tied a knot behind his head, making sure his eyes were completely covered, plunging his world into a darkness full of temptation.