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Everyone loved beauty; Rong Xi had yet to transcend mortal desires, so his heart could not help but sway.

Through the fabric, he lightly squeezed Qin Ke's upper arm and praised him sincerely, "Very nice."

The ambiguity was abruptly shattered. Qin Ke was utterly helpless as he gently stroked Rong Xi's loose black hair and smiled. "Go wait on the bed. I'll be done soon."

Rong Xi's hand paused slightly. Those words seemed laden with deeper meaning, yet Qin Ke's expression was proper, without the slightest hint of teasing or flirtation.

He obediently turned and returned to the bed. Listening to the constant splashing behind him, he had thought his mind would run wild, yet he inexplicably felt at peace.

Before long, the sound of water ceased, and footsteps drew nearer. Rong Xi turned to look.

Qin Ke wore only underclothes, his chest slightly open. As he bent over, the contours of the muscles beneath were clearly visible.

Rong Xi stared without blinking. Finding him utterly adorable, Qin Ke propped his head to one side and asked, "Not sleepy?"

Fresh from his bath, the man looked even more peerlessly handsome beneath the candlelight.

As though possessed, Rong Xi pressed his palm against Qin Ke's chest and applied a little force.

The instant his skin was touched, its cool warmth gradually faded, turning into rampant heat. Qin Ke's gaze darkened slightly, and he swiftly clasped the youth's hand in his own. "Don't make trouble."

The man's palm was scorching hot, and flames began to kindle.

Having been bold once before, Rong Xi no longer knew what shyness was. He clasped Qin Ke's hand in return, his eyes curving as his beautiful smile bloomed.

He truly was enough to kill a man.

Qin Ke let out a long breath, stretched out an