Stalling for Time

Absolutely unnecessary! You Love and Desire types really knew how to have fun. Zhang Yuanqing nearly broke character, but fortunately, the Illusionist's abilities kept his emotions from showing on his face. He controlled his feelings and put on subtle expressions of infatuation and longing.

In truth, he did not even need to pretend. With Donna's charm, a teasing glance or an ambiguous smile was enough to make Zhang Yuanqing yearn for a tree-lined path, charge straight ahead like an iron-headed fool, and remain unstoppable even if nine oxen tried to pull him back.

By then, the sun had already begun to sink. Before long, night would fall.

Zhang Yuanqing naturally rose to his feet and walked over to Donna. His gaze burned, his breathing quickened, and he nodded, seeming both reserved and impatient.

"Y-yeah, sure, sure."

Donna smiled sweetly and took his hand, leading him toward the third floor. They ascended the spiral staircase and entered the bedroom facing the sea.

The curtains in the bedroom were half-drawn, revealing the rolling deep-blue ocean. Seagulls circled between sky and sea, while waves continuously crashed against the reefs with booming roars, as though urging him on: Charge! Charge!

There was a chaise longue by the window, with a plump square pillow resting on it. In the center stood a pink circular bed, the kind that looked extremely springy at a glance.

The quilt was round as well, perfectly covering the circular bed, with scattered rose petals strewn across it.

A black cast-iron incense burner stood on the bedside table, releasing waves of cloyingly sweet fragrance. After taking a few breaths, Zhang Yuanqing felt his hormones surge, his mouth go dry, and an overwhelming urge to screw her immediately.

Once inside, Donna's bearing changed. She took the initiative, lifted Ju Mang's chin, and