Chen Lin led Zhang Ruoxi step by step into the crystal-clear lake.
After continuous purification by Spirit Spring Water, the Reservoir's water quality was astonishing. It shimmered translucently beneath the setting sun, the smooth pebbles on the bottom clearly visible.
The water was slightly cool.
The moment she touched the lake water, Zhang Ruoxi tensed up, her stiffness rather endearing.
"Don't be nervous. Relax and let your body float..."
Chen Lin's voice was quiet, but it reached Zhang Ruoxi clearly, soothing her nerves.
He moved behind her, holding his hands near either side of her slender waist without actually touching her.
Even so, the imposing presence of those large hands and the searing warmth radiating from his palms made Zhang Ruoxi tremble slightly.
A faint yet unmistakable electric current shot up from her waist, instantly spreading through her entire body!
Her mind buzzed and went completely blank.
The world seemed to shrink to the pounding of her own heart in her ears and the powerful presence of the man behind her, which set her cheeks burning and her heart racing.
"That's it. Feel the buoyancy of the water... Kick your legs up and down like this..."
Chen Lin's voice continued beside her ear, guiding her with unmistakable assurance.
Zhang Ruoxi tried to follow his instructions, moving her legs clumsily, but her arms were so tense that she had no idea where to put them.
In the end, she could only raise her arms and rest them gently on Chen Lin's broad, sturdy shoulders.
That movement instantly brought them closer.
Their noses almost touched.
Chen Lin could clearly smell her delicate fragrance, a blend of body wash and her own youthful scent. He could also see her long eyelashes trembling with nervousness like two exquisite little fans.
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