Chapter 558: Stepping Forward Gradually
Sang Zhe was feeling a bit emotional.
As the unfortunate guy drained to the bone by his pack of wolfish harem members, Sang Zhe felt like a giant lavender lady’s accessory, with every woman he encountered fixated solely on overpowering him. Now, just the sight of women’s legs made him tremble.
He couldn’t remember the last time he met a woman like Senior Sister Yan, who made him blush and his heart race just by being near. Even a gentle brush of lips could turn him to mush.
Especially now, Yan Rouwan seemed to have temporarily short-circuited her brain. After their kiss, she sat there dazed, her cherry lips slightly parted, not moving at all.
Those luscious lips seemed to be tempting him for another taste.
But Sang Zhe didn’t want to overwhelm Yan Rouwan all at once, so he asked, “Senior Sister Yan?”
“Ah?” Yan Rouwan snapped back to reality.
“Do you still remember who I am?”
“You’re my dad?”
Great.
Looks like the girl is currently in a state of temporary dizzyness.
Sang Zhe hadn’t expected such a big reaction from just a simple kiss—he hadn’t even stuck out his tongue!
“Ah, no….” Seeming to realize her blunder, Yan Rouwan blushed even deeper, stuttering, “I-I-I meant that I…”
“It’s fine.”
Sang Zhe shook his head nonchalantly. “What guy wouldn’t like to hear a pretty girl call him dad?”
Yan Rouwan: “?”
After a brief moment to regain her composure, Yan Rouwan began to calm down. The growing awkwardness made her fidgety, her small hands anxiously petting one of the cats nearby as she absentmindedly asked:
“Did we just… kiss?”
“Um… I’d say so.”
Sang Zhe thought for a moment. “Or maybe it doesn’t count if I didn’t use my tongue?”
“D-do you need to use your tongue?”
Sang Zhe couldn’t help but chuckle. “Senior Sister Yan, you’re such a pure little flower! Wasn’t it you who encouraged me to taste those luscious lips?”
It was just words, really.
But sometimes people speak without thinking.
Yan Rouwan wasn’t even sure if she was ready for this kind of ambiguity, but suddenly, she blurted out something.
However…
She instinctively licked her lips.
Was using the tongue… even better?
“Mm~”
Stretching, Sang Zhe lay back on the bed, letting himself be engulfed by a bunch of cats. “Let me know when you’re done playing, Senior Sister Yan. I’ll ask the boss for some snacks.”
“I’ll just lie here for a bit. I worked overtime last night, so sleepy…”
Seeing Sang Zhe yawn and close his eyes, Yan Rouwan felt a bit let down. She wanted to call out to him but hesitated.
Until Sang Zhe fell silent, Yan Rouwan thought for a moment and cautiously climbed onto the bed.
She couldn’t let him just sleep like this.
But she also didn’t know what to do next.
Even just lying next to him made her heart race with excitement, but she couldn’t muster the courage for anything more.
Should I hug him?
Should I be more proactive, shed my clothes, and tempt him by straddling him with a playful air?
But would that be too frivolous or humiliating? Would he not like it?
Could I really do something like that?
In her chaotic thoughts, Yan Rouwan unconsciously shifted closer to Sang Zhe. When she realized it, they were almost touching.
Close enough that when she turned her head, she could see his peacefully closed eyes, their noses nearly brushing against each other.
She could clearly see every pore on his face, every gentle curve of his brows and eyes.
After much hesitation, Yan Rouwan finally lowered her gaze and whispered to herself:
“Thank you…”
“What?”
“Thank you for the gift you prepared for me today. I really like it.”
“Just a small effort.”
“I…” Yan Rouwan said timidly and dejectedly, “Am I a bit lacking in romantic understanding?”
“Why do you say that?” Sang Zhe still hadn’t opened his eyes.
“You clearly set up such a romantic, perfect space with perfect timing. If I were just a bit more proactive…” Her cheeks turned even redder, unable to continue.
It was only then that Sang Zhe finally opened his eyes.
“Senior Sister Yan doesn’t need to feel any pressure.”
“No one is expecting you to do anything today.”
“Don’t forget, you’re here to enjoy your reward. Your reward is to use me freely and enjoy my services for the next few days.”
“Even if you have no idea what to do, just having me accompany you to play with the cats, I won’t complain.”
After hearing this, Yan Rouwan didn’t show any signs of happiness; instead, she looked more dejected.
“I-I know I’m not prepared… but clearly…”
Clearly, it had been so long.
Clearly, she had been at Sang Zhe’s place for quite a while.
Clearly, since she left the Water Moon Sect and followed him into the Demon Cult, she had decided to give everything to him.
Why, at this moment, when they were so close, was she suddenly afraid to approach him?
Yan Rouwan couldn’t understand this feeling.
She even felt a bit frustrated, wondering if she was overthinking it, being too melodramatic.
Sang Zhe seemed to notice her mood.
In fact, Sang Zhe could relate to Yan Rouwan’s feelings.
When he first met Zhang Xiaoying under the Star River Tree, he was just as close yet couldn’t muster the courage.
That’s what love looks like.
“Senior Sister Yan,” he suddenly spoke.
“Hmm?”
“I mentioned something to someone a couple of days ago.”
Sang Zhe mused, “Loving someone should be a process from acquaintance to love.”
“Everything can have a process before arriving at a result. That’s not wrong.”
“If you’re really nervous, we can start with something simple.”
Yan Rouwan seemed confused by Sang Zhe’s meaning, then suddenly let out a soft sound as he pulled her into his arms.
It was a genuine, tight embrace.
Every inch of their bodies seemed glued together. The warmth and contentment enveloped them completely.
For a moment, Yan Rouwan couldn’t tell if her heart was racing faster now or when he kissed her.
But Sang Zhe was right.
Everything has an adjustment period.
At first, Yan Rouwan felt completely stiff, like a startled little rabbit, not daring to move an inch.
But gradually, as her body relaxed, Yan Rouwan carefully leaned closer.
Resting her head against his shoulder.
Nuzzling her cheek against his.
Gently wrapping her arms around his waist, holding onto his broad back.
Feeling that fulfilling and complete sensation.
…Ah.
Once the tension eased, she started to feel a bit sleepy.
But just sleeping in his arms seemed… like it wouldn’t waste her first day of rewards. That’s what Yan Rouwan thought.
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Neither of them knew.
Amidst a pile of cats, a short-haired girl casually propped her chin on her hand, pushing up her glasses.
“…Truly a couple of idiots,” Nian Nian sighed, glancing at them and mumbling something unintelligible.
