Chapter 39

Qin Ke felt deeply contented. Every word and action of Rong Dalang only made him love him more.

"Brother Sizhi." Rong Xi sat on the bed and reached up to undo his hair. His black locks cascaded down his back, with a few strands falling over his chest. Under the hazy candlelight, he looked all the more handsome.

"Would you like to sleep in the same bed?"

His gaze was clear, without the slightest hint of romance.

The secret fire in Qin Ke's heart had only just risen before being pressed back down.

Lan Zhi was still young and inexperienced. Kissing was already the limit; as for everything else, they would have to wait a few more years.

"All right."

After answering, Qin Ke also untied his hair, removed his outer robe, shoes, and socks, and was about to get onto the bed when he remembered that he had been traveling to Mengshan County and had not bathed for several days. He could not help hesitating.

Back at the borderlands, it was not uncommon for him to go half a month or even a full month without bathing. He had never felt ashamed of it.

But now, seeing the youth tucked beneath the covers with only his face exposed, his eyes bright and his lips curved in a smile, Qin Ke could not help feeling guilty.

"Brother Sizhi?"

Seeing him stop, Rong Xi asked in confusion.

Qin Ke sighed softly. "I haven't bathed in several days. I'm not clean, and I'm afraid I'll dirty both you and the bedding."

"I don't mind."

Rong Xi's face was full of sincerity.

Although Qin Ke had not bathed for days, when Rong Xi had embraced him earlier, all he had smelled was a faint, cool fragrance. It was extremely pleasant.

The youth was