Crimson Echo

Chapter 43 - 41: I Have Bathed Myself

Chapter 43: Chapter 41: I Have Bathed Myself


Behind the bathroom door, the girl’s beautiful eyes glanced around.


"Chloe, the shower’s water is so hot."


"Huh?"


"I mean, I’m about to be melted by the hot water."


"Oh? Senior Sister, are you lard?"


"Hey, can’t you use a nicer metaphor?" The girl in the bathroom reached out and hugged him, "Like I’m a scoop of melting vanilla ice cream."


That soft tone similar to a little bride, and the body temperature transmitting from her.


Chloe expressed he couldn’t hold on, and the two started to mess around in the bathroom.


They didn’t go too far, just stopped at minor actions.


Until after they cleaned their bodies, Fufu, who was a bit dizzy from the heat, was led out of the bathroom by him.


The cool wind outside cleared her mind a little.


She carefully used a towel to dry his hair, then took a comb from her small bag to tidy his hairstyle.


"Sister Fufu, I won’t let you run away later, you know?"


Chloe said with a mischievous smile.


"Do you not like it?"


Fufu seemed a bit nervous.


Chloe shook his head, showing delight.


He took the towel and carefully dried Fufu’s damp red hair.


Once it was dry, he somehow produced a ribbon and tied a small bow in Senior Sister’s hair.


"I’ve sent a message to my parents saying I’m out playing with my roommates today."


She said shyly after speaking.


Chloe turned his head and hugged her onto the bed.


Holding the girl’s chin, he said, "I’ve tied the gift ribbon properly for Sister Fufu, so today you are my gift."


Fufu blushed, fully understanding Chloe’s meaning.


"Yes, so stay with me."


Her voice carried a hint of fear, like a prisoner on the gallows awaiting death.


But it was also tinged with a deep shyness.


Then she widened her eyes, feeling slightly chilly on her upper body as her clothes silently fell away.


He peeled away layer by layer, like stripping onion skins,


Fufu’s hands gripped his back, thinking:


"How strange, he uses the same shower gel as me, but why does Chloe’s smell nicer?"


"Chloe..."


"I’m here."


"I’ve bathed myself."


"Okay."


In the next moment, a prickling pain spread.


Unable to hold it back, she finally cried out in pain.


Coming to her senses, her legs restlessly crossed.


Chloe kissed the corner of her lips to distract her.


But she still struggled, just silently sobbing.


The path of Shadow Stab, known for gentleness, surrendering in such a moment was akin to inviting exploitation.


Through the night.


What enters the body at midnight isn’t always tiredness.


The morning light that falls on the face isn’t always sunshine.


The heart-wrenching cries aren’t always grievances.


Outside the window, an early bird was catching worms.


Of course, it might not be early rising; perhaps it didn’t sleep?


Until Recovery shone its light, she softly muttered:


"Chloe, you’re so mean..."


Chloe looked a little troubled.


Whether it was Blood Rebirth, Vibrant, Giant Strength or Wood Affinity,


these talents more or less affected his body.


Initially, he thought following the habits from simulations and slowly satisfying her would suffice.


But now it seemed he was too naïve.


Indeed, none of those four talents enhanced endurance.


But vibrant vitality and endurance are interconnected, so it was a tough night for Senior Sister.


He picked her up, laid her on the bed, and kissed her forehead saying:


"Sister Fufu, have a good dream."


"Chloe..."


In her sleep, Fufu mumbled in a daze.


She looked even cuter.


He went downstairs to prepare breakfast for Senior Sister.


Although the condition of blood loss had been healed by Recovery, in this moment providing the girl with enough emotional value was what a man should do.


—And he was also very hungry.


Very hungry indeed.


He actually wanted to find a chance to tell Fat Daniel that he should find a girlfriend soon. That way, when the two of them are together, no matter how much they eat, they will lose weight.


Just like now, Chloe needed to find food.


...


In a slight slumber, Fufu instinctively reached out to the side of the bed.


Not feeling the familiar warmth, she quickly woke up.


A wave of disappointment washed over her.


Had he just left after she gave herself to him?


However, her disappointment lasted less than a second before she smelled the enticing aroma.


"Awake? Sister Fufu, shall I feed you breakfast?"


With Chloe’s voice, her previously disheartened mood soared again.


"Yes!"


...


Another round of cleaning ensued.


But this time, it was to clean up the traces left behind.


Though the Lantern Festival had ended, outside the hotel the streets were still bustling.


Merchants knew how to make a profit.


The Lantern Festival night was a big sales opportunity.


But wasn’t the next morning a small opportunity too?


Whether it’s the birds eating insects or the insects being eaten, after expending excess energy, they inevitably set out to find food.


Chloe couldn’t shake the feeling of never managing to fill his stomach today.


But mentally, he was quite satisfied.


"Chloe, I have classes this afternoon, let’s meet again later."


Senior Sister Fufu waved goodbye to him.


Chloe pointed to his cheek.


She stepped forward and gave him a kiss, then said:


"Happy now? You’ve taken everything from me cleanly."


"Not at all."


He said with a cheeky grin.


This time, he showed restraint.


After all, it was Sister Fufu’s first time; he didn’t want to leave too many psychological scars on her.


What if she got scared off?


However, he couldn’t take Fufu back to the dormitory downstairs.


She was too shy, seemingly worried about being discovered by her roommates, so she ran away hastily.


Seeing her use Shadow Escape with no chance for him to hold her back, she disappeared from view, leaving him helplessly smiling.


Oh well.


The hotel reservation still had some time, so he decided to go back and sleep to adjust his condition.


...


Location: Second floor hotel manager’s office


In front of the floor-to-ceiling window, a woman sat in the boss chair, contemplatively watching Chloe, who was just entering the elevator.


At this moment.


A knock came from the office door.


"Come in."


The door pushed open, and a female secretary entered, respectfully saying:


"President Lilith, the chairman said you should avoid working for the next few days."


"How annoying, that workload is nothing compared to a single Fantasy Show, what’s he worried about?"


The secretary remained silent.


Miss Lilith always claimed she wanted to slack off, to laze around.


But in reality, everything she was supposed to do, she completed well.


With discrepancy in words and deeds.


"Ai’Er, a male student appearing in a hotel with a female one during the Lantern Festival, what does that imply?"


"They’ve done it," the secretary calmly replied.


"I guessed as much. It seems both the boy and girl are members of my Association, as if I’ve discovered a little secret."


The woman showed a teasing smile.


I, Lilith, have discovered the little secret of a popular student.


But as she thought of the surgery tonight, her expression fell again.