The family dinner had been warm and cozy. Lu Yuan set down his bowl and chopsticks, gently resting his fingertips on his lower abdomen as a satisfied smile rippled across his face. It had been a long time since he had tasted such heartfelt, home-cooked warmth. His belly was naturally warm and full.
Yet the excitement of a long-awaited reunion still lingered in his heart, waiting for a tender meeting beneath the night sky.
Night deepened, and the lights in the Underground Base softened. Everything around them was quiet.
From the bathroom next door came the gentle patter of running water, clear and pleasant, especially distinct in the stillness.
Lu Yuan sat on the edge of the bed, unconsciously tapping his knee with his fingertips. A faint anticipation shone in his eyes as he waited patiently.
Before long, the bedroom door was gently pushed open, and five graceful figures filed inside.
A faint fragrance wafted in, deepening the room's warmth.
The five women each had their own distinct style and charm. All had exquisite features and radiant beauty, and their arrival seemed to brighten the entire room.
At the front was Xia Qingyin. Her skin was as fair and lustrous as fine white jade, glowing with a gentle sheen. She wore a simple black silk slip nightdress that outlined her slender figure; its hem fell below her knees, making her legs look even longer and straighter. Fine black stockings completed the look.
The young woman moved lightly, a trace of youthful innocence still lingering in her features. Like flowers just beginning to bloom in spring, she was fresh and lively.
Beside her, Jiang Xuanran's long silver hair spilled over her shoulders like a flowing spring, smooth and sleek. Tall and straight-backed, she carried herself with gentle grace and poise.
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