Stark naked, Han Shuo looked down at Helen, who was staring up at him in a daze, and broke into a bright, sunny grin. He stepped into the bath and stirred the water, washing the blood from his body amid a splash of water.
Only when the splashing began did Helen awaken from her enchanted daze. Inwardly chiding herself for her weak willpower, she looked at the broad, well-toned back Han Shuo had turned toward her and shook her head, as though trying to dispel the image lingering in her mind. Then she smiled sweetly and said, "All right, you wash first. I'll wait outside."
"Hehe, I thought you'd join me. If you come in, I promise to keep my hands to myself. How about it?" Han Shuo looked back with a bright laugh, winking as he teasingly invited Helen.
Helen's face flushed as though she were drunk. She seriously considered his offer before laughing sweetly. "No, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to control myself and would throw myself into your arms. Hehe, all right, enjoy your bath. I'll come back when you're finished!"
Han Shuo was speechless, but her words were undoubtedly an affirmation of his charm. He laughed heartily and replied cheerfully, "All right, I'll wait for the day you truly cast aside your reserve!"
Helen giggled. It was as though the clouds had parted in the sky that had hung gloomy over her heart for months, revealing a rainbow. Her mood suddenly became exceptionally good, and she left amid a string of silvery laughter.
After Helen left, Han Shuo leisurely washed all the blood and grime from his body, then let Helen come in to bathe again.
By the time Helen had changed into a loose bathrobe and taken a seat in the sitting room, Han