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The misty vapor swirled around the hot spring like a light veil, rising gently into the air.
At the bottom of the spring, smooth pebbles shimmered faintly beneath the rippling water, accompanied by the soft 'splash' of moving currents. Dai Chengfeng slowly approached Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan.
As Dai Chengfeng drew closer, Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling could now clearly make out his figure.
His striking golden hair, damp and glistening, dripped water droplets from the ends. His well-defined chest and sculpted eight-pack abs were unmistakable…
For a brief moment, both women unconsciously let their eyes glaze over in admiration, mouths slightly agape.
However, this trance lasted only a moment before they snapped back to reality, their faces instantly flushing with embarrassment.
"Dai Chengfeng, y-you need to leave here right now!"
Dugu Yan's voice was filled with panic as her hands instinctively clutched her towel tightly, her tone laced with obvious unease.
"I was here first, so shouldn't I be the one asking why you two are here?"
Dai Chengfeng's tone turned teasing. "Were you two trying to peek at me?"
Instantly, the blush on Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan's cheeks deepened, spreading all the way to their earlobes and down their necks and collarbones…
Their entire bodies turned bright red, resembling boiled shrimp.
"We… we didn't know you were inside! How can you say we were trying to peek…"
Ye Lingling, feeling both embarrassed and flustered, clutched her towel tightly and hurriedly tried to explain.
"You didn't know I was inside?"
Dai Chengfeng raised an eyebrow. 'I specifically had someone guard the entrance.'
But soon, a look of realization and amusement crossed his face, as if he understood something…
"Thoughtful of you."
Dai Chengfeng's tone carried a hint of mockery.
Then, with leisurely steps, he walked over to the opposite side of Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan, slowly lowering himself into the hot spring.
While the two women sat tensely with their arms wrapped protectively around themselves, Dai Chengfeng appeared completely relaxed, lounging comfortably in the water with an air of ease.
"What's there to be afraid of? It's not like you're uncovered. I can't see anything anyway."
"But…"
The two women glanced down at their wet towels clinging tightly to their bodies, the curves underneath far more revealing than when clothed.
Ye Lingling frowned anxiously, her voice tinged with urgency. "This… this is definitely not the same!"
Dugu Yan felt the same way, her heart pounding with embarrassment at the thought of Dai Chengfeng seeing her like this—it was mortifying.
Watching their panicked yet shy expressions, Dai Chengfeng found it increasingly amusing, a faint smirk playing on his lips.
"Here's an idea—why don't you two scrub my back? Once I'm done washing, I'll leave. How's that sound?"
Upon hearing this, the blush on the two women's faces deepened even further. They exchanged hesitant glances, their eyes filled with uncertainty.
But seeing Dai Chengfeng's expression, it seemed refusing wasn't an option.
Finally, under his unwavering gaze, they reluctantly nodded, accepting their fate.
"F-fine…"
Dugu Yan bit her lip, her pale face flushed crimson as she slowly stood up.
Her damp purple hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her slender legs glistened with droplets of water. Beneath her towel, her trembling figure betrayed her nervousness.
Dugu Yan felt as though a rabbit was bounding in her chest, her eyes darting everywhere but unable to settle. She timidly made her way behind Dai Chengfeng.
Meanwhile, Ye Lingling remained seated, her cheeks as red as a ripe apple. Her eyes darted away, avoiding Dai Chengfeng's gaze entirely.
It was as if she were silently praying that he wouldn't notice her.
But Dai Chengfeng's gaze soon shifted from Dugu Yan and landed on Ye Lingling.
"What's this, Lingling? Are you planning to sit there and watch me all day?"
Though his tone was light, Ye Lingling's body visibly trembled at being called out.
She bit her lower lip, her mind racing with conflict. Sneaking a glance at Dai Chengfeng, she accidentally met his amused gaze.
Her heart began to race like a war drum, and amidst the steamy mist of the hot spring, she found it hard to catch her breath.
"You bad person…"
In the end, under Dai Chengfeng's persistent gaze and Dugu Yan's urging, Ye Lingling finally gave in. With her arms crossed protectively in front of her, she slowly stood up.
Ye Lingling felt her legs wobble slightly as her delicate feet stepped cautiously on the pebbles, each step feeling impossibly difficult.
Fortunately, Dai Chengfeng wasn't too far away.
Soon, the two women were standing behind him. Their small hands trembled slightly as they hesitantly reached out.
Dugu Yan's hand was the first to touch Dai Chengfeng's back. The searing heat from his skin shot through her fingertips, causing her to gasp softly. She instinctively wanted to pull back but forced herself to endure, fearing his teasing.
Seeing this, Ye Lingling took a deep breath and placed her hand on his back as well.
The air grew thick with a subtle yet intimate tension.
"Not bad… you're doing well…"
Dai Chengfeng felt the soft touch of their fingers gliding gently across his skin. Each movement was filled with shyness and nervousness.
The light rubbing felt like feathers brushing against him…
"Your hands are so cold, and this pressure feels more like tickling…"
Still, Dai Chengfeng knew when to stop and said no more.
Time passed, and the two women gradually grew less shy. Their four delicate, snow-white hands worked in perfect harmony.
After what felt like an eternity, Dai Chengfeng finally nodded in satisfaction. "Thank you for your hospitality. I'll take my leave now."
With that, he stood up.
Water droplets slid down his muscular frame, shimmering like jewels under the light.
He grabbed a nearby towel, casually dried off, and strode confidently out of the hot spring.
"Phew~"
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling watched Dai Chengfeng's retreating figure and finally exhaled in relief. The tension and embarrassment in their hearts slowly dissipated.
They sank back into the hot spring, exchanging shy glances and smiling faintly.
"Today was… quite the ordeal… Didn't the maids outside say no one was inside?"
Ye Lingling nodded. "Yes, how could Chengfeng have been inside?"
For a moment, the two fell silent.
Suddenly, Dugu Yan chuckled softly. "But Chengfeng's physique is amazing… those perfect muscle lines…"
Ye Lingling instinctively nodded, her mind involuntarily recalling the image of Dai Chengfeng's chiseled chest and eight-pack abs.
But quickly, she shook her head vigorously, her cheeks flushing red again. "Yan'er, what are you saying…"
Dugu Yan, seeing Ye Lingling's flustered reaction, couldn't help but grin mischievously. Leaning closer, she teased, "Don't you think so? You just nodded earlier, remember?"
Ye Lingling's eyes darted away, stammering awkwardly. "I… I didn't mean to… oh, stop it!"
"Don't be shy~"
Dugu Yan playfully poked Ye Lingling's cheek. "We're both girls. What's the harm in talking about it?"
"What do you mean, 'what's the harm'? Yan'er, are you daydreaming about him?"
"Me? No way! I think it's you who's daydreaming, Lingling!"
In the hot spring, splashes of water danced on the surface as the two women's laughter rang out like silver bells. Two lonely towels floated lazily atop the water…
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