Hu Xiaotian drained his cup. "Don't worry, Sister Jun. With me here, no one would dare harbor the slightest improper thought about you."
Huo Ge's heart jolted at those words. Was Hu Xiaotian saying that for my benefit? These cousins keep acting so intimately. Could they be putting on a show together for me?
"Would you really protect me?" Xue Lingjun asked sweetly.
Hu Xiaotian smiled and nodded. Since everyone was acting anyway, he might as well play his part to the hilt.
Xue Lingjun cupped her chin in both hands and gazed tenderly at Hu Xiaotian. "What would you do if someone took liberties with me?"
"I'd turn him into a eunuch," Hu Xiaotian said with a smile.
Xue Lingjun giggled, her lovely eyes flicking toward Huo Ge beside them. He felt a chill between his legs. Why is she looking at me? Is she saying I took liberties with her? I did steal a few extra looks, but I haven't done anything improper.
Xue Lingjun set down her cup and rose. "I'll be right back." With a twist of her supple body, she left her seat like a willow swaying in the wind.
Huo Ge watched her graceful figure. Her slender waist, narrow enough to encircle with his hands, and her full, shapely hips formed outrageously enticing curves. He swallowed audibly, while Hu Xiaotian gave him a meaningful look.
Huo Ge smiled awkwardly. "Brother, is she... is she really your cousin?"
Hu Xiaotian nodded. This was hardly the time to expose Xue Lingjun's true identity. He asked quietly, "Did your state preceptor, Mosheli, come along this time, Big Brother?"
Huo Ge shook his head. "He didn't..." Before he could finish, a scream from Xue Lingjun cut him off.
Hu Xiaotian and Huo Ge turned toward the sound. Xue