The sudden sound of someone sucking in saliva made Jingliu freeze—what the hell?
Forgive Jingliu for such a crude thought, but that sound had really sounded like something a perverted... no, a perverted woman would make.
Even though it had only been a single sudden sound, Jingliu could sense that it was filled with desire, without a trace of reason.
The room fell silent again. All she could hear were the sounds of water running in the bathroom outside, along with women splashing and teasing each other.
After thinking for a moment, Jingliu turned her gaze toward Herta's puppet on the bed.
Earlier, with Liu Bai there, she had not said things outright. But now...
Jingliu hesitated, then climbed onto Liu Bai's bed. Fortunately, his bedding was quite tidy, without anything that would disgust her.
"Ms. Herta?"
Jingliu spoke softly, asking tentatively.
The puppet did not move at all. Her face was utterly lifeless, the very picture of an authentic puppet.
But... as a warrior seasoned by countless battles, Jingliu trusted her instincts when necessary.
Jingliu reached out and pinched Herta's calf.
"—"
—Jingliu's grip strength ranked among the top ten of everyone around Liu Bai.
"Stop, stop, stop! If you pinch any harder, it'll bruise."
Herta could not endure it any longer. She immediately sat up and slapped Jingliu's hand away.
Even so, Herta kept her voice down, lest Liu Bai hear her directly.
"...Are you being a pervert?"
"You really don't mince words." Herta's mouth twitched, but she did not deny it.
Jingliu did not know what to say. She had thought Herta would argue back a little.
Well, Jingliu had not been wrong. If someone else messed with her, Herta would definitely argue. But Jingliu... she could not handle her.
At this distance, Jingliu could make her