The young woman's fingers, tender as spring bamboo shoots, tipped up Su Lang's chin.
Su Lang's throat bobbed.
He did want to, actually.
Ning Xiang mercilessly shut the door. "What are you thinking? You need to be a good, law-abiding citizen!"
Teasing Senior Brother was so much fun!
But before Ning Xiang could enjoy herself for long, a well-defined hand caught the door. Then Su Lang cornered her inside the bathroom.
His scent, fresh as green bamboo, enveloped her, leaving Ning Xiang nowhere to retreat.
"I-I-I haven't bathed yet!" Ning Xiang stammered, barely able to get her words out.
Su Lang, usually so reserved and self-possessed, said, "Together."
Ning Xiang: "???"
That was an option?
"No, no, Senior Brother, I'm tired from climbing the mountain. No, no, no, I mean you worked so hard carrying me up the mountain. Why don't you get some proper rest?"
Instead, Su Lang drew her into his arms.
Su Lang cupped the back of her head and pressed a kiss to her lips. Ning Xiang felt fireworks explode in her mind, and she could barely breathe.
After a long while, Su Lang released Ning Xiang and gazed at the young woman before him.
Rain had soaked his lashes. A droplet fell, as though it had landed right in Ning Xiang's heart.
Ripples stirred across the lake of her heart.
Fortunately, Senior Brother was an honorable gentleman and wouldn't do anything to her. Ning Xiang relaxed.
Then Su Lang drew her into his arms again, cradled the back of her neck, and gave her another deep kiss. Ning Xiang tried to push him away, but he pinned her against the wall. He filled her entire world.
Ning Xiang's bath lasted all the way until noon, leaving water everywhere. Only after she begged for mercy in