Female Elf by the Sea

"Oh, hey, didn't you say you'd never seen the ocean before?"

Shen Lang tightened his grip on Su Lexuan's hand slightly. "So, want to go play on the beach?"

"Mhm."

Su Lexuan nodded expectantly, and the two walked along the soft sand towards the sea.

Su Lexuan was wearing flat shoes and white warm stockings, so they could only stroll along the water's edge.

"Sh-Shen Lang, what do you do now?"

Su Lexuan suddenly spoke, while quietly squeezing Shen Lang's warm large hand in return.

Feeling Su Lexuan's soft fingers actively pressing against his skin, Shen Lang was instantly overjoyed, filled with an indescribable sense of accomplishment, almost becoming incoherent.

"Don't laugh, but I'm writing novels at home now."

"Really? What kind of genre do you write?"

Su Lexuan naturally knew about web novels; she occasionally read romance novels on Tomato Novel to pass the time herself.

Unlike Shen Lang's blind dates, Su Lexuan didn't ask about Shen Lang's salary or benefits. Instead, she asked what genre he wrote.

After all, one was looking for a sugar daddy, and the other was looking for a sweet romance.

"Ahem, martial arts stuff, all fighting and killing. Girls probably wouldn't like reading it. I've already written over a million words."

"That's still good, at least it's work you enjoy, right?"

Su Lexuan smiled without a hint of concern. "I can't believe you're such a great writer, senior."

"Haha, 'great writer' is an exaggeration."

Shen Lang handed the Sugar Painting to Su Lexuan. "Just earning enough for gruel. I don't even know if I'll keep doing this in the future."

The two chatted idly, walking along the beach with the sea breeze, leaving a trail of not-too-deep, not-too-shallow footprints in the sand.

With the System's help, they talked about everything, from their campus lives to their future plans, to their roommates. In short, they just talked about whatever came to mind, without any particular order.

Most couples are like this when they first start out.

As long as they feel each other's presence, even if they do nothing, just sitting together can quickly warm up their feelings.

On the shimmering sea, the bright moonlight scattered, reflecting the figures of the two talking and laughing.

[Ding! Su Lexuan's Favorability toward the Host has increased by 5 points, currently at 22 points. Keep up the good work!]

Girls' emotions are indeed richer at night; in just over ten minutes of conversation, Su Lexuan's Favorability increased by a full 5 points.

Shen Lang also clearly felt that Su Lexuan was getting closer and closer to him.

When they were deep in conversation, she would instinctively lean on Shen Lang's shoulder, truly like a lively and adorable girlfriend.

Only later would Su Lexuan shyly pull away, but in her clear eyes, Shen Lang's reflection always remained.

After who knows how long, the two finally stopped in front of a pile of scattered rocks.

"No road left!"

Su Lexuan looked at the dark rocks in front of them, her tone clearly revealing disappointment.

Shen Lang looked back in surprise at where they had entered the beach. "Have we walked this far?"

"Hehe, time always flies when you're chatting."

"It does, haha…"

The two chuckled softly, looking at each other's close faces, then fell into a strange silence.

Just then, the System's options popped up.

[1: Wrap your arm around her slender waist, press her against the rocks, and passionately kiss her!]
[2: Ask expectantly: No one's around here, may I please pinch your feet in those white stockings?]
[3: Caress her face, gaze deeply into her eyes, and gently kiss her!]

Should he take her back? Shen Lang was conflicted in his mind. To be honest, he was a bit unwilling to just let Su Lexuan go back like this.

But aside from option two, weren't the other two options a bit too much?

He had only known Su Lexuan for a few days; this was only their second meeting. Would he get slapped if he just kissed her?

Shen Lang suddenly spoke, "That… what?"

Su Lexuan was startled. "Ah? Wh-what is it?"

"N-nothing."

"Oh…"

After exchanging glances, the two shyly looked away, but their hands remained intertwined.

At this moment, the surroundings were completely silent.

The sound of the waves crashing against the rocks was exceptionally clear.

The ginkgo trees planted in the park along the shore rustled softly as the sea breeze blew through their leaves.

"What's there to be scared of? Nothing at all!"

Shen Lang cheered himself on internally, then released Su Lexuan's slightly sweaty hand. He slowly raised his hand towards her fair, delicate cheek.

The System simultaneously presented two ambiguous options, indicating that deep down, Su Lexuan was receptive to Shen Lang kissing her right here.

He quietly reminded himself that if Su Lexuan showed any sign of reluctance, he would immediately back off and find an excuse to cover it up.

Shen Lang certainly didn't want the Female Elf he had just met to be scared away by his rash actions!

Under Su Lexuan's slightly dazed gaze, Shen Lang's hand slowly rested on her incredibly soft face, gently caressing it.

Just as Shen Lang imagined, her face was very soft and smooth, though its temperature was rising steadily.

The moment his fingers touched Su Lexuan's cheek, she trembled, as if she had guessed what Shen Lang was about to do.

At this very moment, Su Lexuan really wanted to ask Shen Lang, "What are we now?"

But for some reason, in such a quiet, secluded night setting, Su Lexuan didn't want to break the romantic atmosphere. She simply pursed her lips, gazing at Shen Lang involuntarily.

"No objection? That means..."

Under Su Lexuan's gaze, Shen Lang slowly leaned in, their faces drawing closer and closer.

Shen Lang could even smell the sweetness on Su Lexuan's lips, the scent of the Sugar Painting they had just bought.

I wonder if it'll be even sweeter inside?

Thump, thump...

Feeling the warmth of Shen Lang's fingers and his face drawing nearer, Su Lexuan's heart pounded furiously. Her lips trembled slightly, and she clutched the hem of her skirt tightly with both hands.

Soon, Shen Lang's nose touched Su Lexuan's upturned nose, and his lips met Su Lexuan's soft, yielding lips.

His first sensation was softness, accompanied by a hint of sweetness. He could also clearly smell Su Lexuan's increasingly rapid breaths.

Since this was his first kiss, Shen Lang had no experience; he could only awkwardly press his lips against Su Lexuan's.

If he hadn't been worried about Su Lexuan rejecting him, Shen Lang would have loved to stick his tongue in, just like in the movies.

After just a few minutes of this simple lip-to-lip contact, Shen Lang gradually released Su Lexuan's burning cheek, looking in disbelief at her stunned and surprised expression.

Shen Lang had never imagined that after knowing Su Lexuan for less than a few days, and this being their first date, he would actually get the Female Elf's first kiss.

Su Lexuan, as if regaining her senses, shyly turned away, covering her flushed cheeks and murmuring to herself in disbelief.

"Su Lexuan, what's wrong with you? How long have you known him? That was your first kiss!!!"

In the quiet of the night, amidst such a leisurely and elegant setting, Two young people, experiencing their first stirrings of love, were flustered, their faces flushed and hearts pounding, by the sea.