Minghai City, Ziyun Mountain, Villa No. 1.
As a distorted spatial passage appeared, Nangong Qianyu and Bu Qingyu emerged hand in hand. Following closely behind them were Bai Qiushui and Ji Hongying.
"The air at home is still the best!"
Nangong Qianyu stretched lazily, a look of contentment on her face.
Bu Qingyu, on the other hand, was curiously observing her surroundings. Everything was filled with a sense of novelty for her.
After all, she had spent most of her time on Heavenly Sword Mountain and rarely ventured into the city. Thus, everything seemed fresh and intriguing.
Finally, Ye Ming and Fang Junxue also stepped out of the spatial passage.
However, Ye Ming's expression was somewhat blank. It was truly unknown what Fang Junxue had said to him at the end.
"Ye Ming, what's wrong?"
Bai Qiushui, with her naturally delicate heart, quickly noticed his unusual state.
The others also looked at him upon hearing Bai Qiushui's words.
Only Fang Junxue smiled without speaking.
"Cough! It's nothing! Nothing at all! Hehehehe!"
Ye Ming merely gave a silly laugh, glancing at Fang Junxue in between, and then continued, "You guys entertain yourselves. I'm going out to buy some groceries and make you a sumptuous dinner!"
With that said, before they could react, Ye Ming had already disappeared.
"What's this guy up to, only knowing how to giggle foolishly!"
Nangong Qianyu pouted, not paying it too much mind, "Qingyu, come on, I'll take you out to play."
"Ah… okay!"
Bu Qingyu nodded, her eyes filled with longing.
As the two of them left, the atmosphere in the place instantly quieted down considerably.
"Hongying, you've just broken through. Go to the 'Time Room' to recuperate first. Don't be careless," Fang Junxue instructed.
"Alright!"
Ji Hongying naturally understood the importance of this.
Once she left, only Fang Junxue and Bai Qiushui remained. The latter raised an eyebrow and looked at Fang Junxue with a half-smile, "I bet you have something you're hiding from us?"
"Oh?"
Fang Junxue smiled and shook her head, walking towards the house.
Bai Qiushui was clearly not satisfied with this and immediately followed, pressing further, "There definitely is! My woman's intuition tells me so, and it has something to do with Ye Ming, doesn't it?"
"Oh!"
Fang Junxue stopped and the corners of her lips curved up slightly, "Woman? You're still just a girl right now! So, your intuition isn't accurate."
"Girl?"
Bai Qiushui didn't immediately grasp the meaning behind her words, but after a few seconds, her pretty face flushed instantly, "Junxue, you've changed, you've actually learned to tease people!"
"Hahaha! Of course, I've changed!"
Fang Junxue stepped forward, gently lifting the other's delicate, jade-like chin, and said with a smile, "I have transformed into a woman. As for you, do you need me to create an opportunity for you?"
Opportunity?
"Wha… what opportunity?"
As soon as Bai Qiushui finished speaking, she regretted it.
What else could it be?
"Qiushui, you need to work hard!"
Fang Junxue released her, showing a victorious smile at last.
...
Two hours later.
"We're back!"
In the living room, before anyone could be seen, their voices were heard. The lively voices instantly brought a touch of vitality to the atmosphere.
At this moment, Fang Junxue put down the documents she was holding and shook her head with a smile. Bai Qiushui, meanwhile, was in the kitchen, assisting Ye Ming.
As for who arranged for the two of them to spend time alone, it was probably self-evident.
As the door opened, Fang Junxue saw that Nangong Qianyu and Bu Qingyu were almost covered in various shopping bags.
It seemed they had gone on a major shopping spree.
"Phew! I'm exhausted!"
Nangong Qianyu dropped everything and flopped onto the sofa without any pretense of grace. Bu Qingyu was also beaming with happiness, and even felt a little unfulfilled.
After all, she had never experienced such a joyous outing before.
"Qingyu, I'll take you to the food city tomorrow. I guarantee you'll get to taste all sorts of delicious food."
Nangong Qianyu was already making plans.
"Mhm! I'm really looking forward to it!"
Just then, Fang Junxue walked over and said with a smile, "Qingyu, come, let's go see your room."
"I'll go too! I bought so many clothes just now, I can let Qingyu try them on."
Nangong Qianyu bounced up from the sofa.
Mentioning clothes, Bu Qingyu's pretty face suddenly flushed for some reason, "Ah! Qian… Qianyu, some of these clothes I… I'm not used to wearing, I'll give them to you!"
"Sigh! It's fine!"
Nangong Qianyu pushed Bu Qingyu upstairs, saying as they walked, "Those clothes aren't for wearing outside, don't worry."
"No! I… I still don't think it's a good idea!"
"Alright, alright! Just try them on first, try them on first!"
"..."
In the kitchen.
"The potatoes are washed. Do you need me to cut them into shreds for you?" Bai Qiushui asked, watching Ye Ming pan-fry fish.
This was the first time she had seen Ye Ming cook, and her gaze unconsciously became fixed on him.
"No need for shreds, cut them into chunks. They'll be used for braised pork ribs with potatoes," Ye Ming said while carefully controlling the heat.
But after a few seconds, he didn't hear a response.
"Mhm!"
When he turned his head, he happened to see Bai Qiushui staring at him intently, her eyes shining with adoration.
Didn't people say that men are most charming when they are focused on doing something?
It seemed the saying was true.
Look, Miss Qiushui was captivated.
Seeing this, a mischievous smile curved on Ye Ming's lips. He glanced at the fish in the pan; it was almost done, so he simply turned off the heat.
Then, he turned around, gently brushed his hand over Bai Qiushui's earlobe, and then rested it on her neck, their foreheads touching, "What are you looking at so intently?"
"Ah!"
Bai Qiushui instantly came to her senses. Looking at the face so close to hers, her mind couldn't help but recall Fang Junxue's words earlier. Combining the two, her small face was almost crimson.
Seeing her shy expression, Ye Ming's heart fluttered. With a gentle push, Bai Qiushui's back was pressed against the wall, with nowhere left to retreat.
Next, Ye Ming guided Bai Qiushui's hands, their fingers intertwined, moving upwards along the wall, gradually passing over her head. Her body then pressed against him, and they were tightly pressed together.
At this moment, Bai Qiushui could clearly feel the frequency of his heartbeat. And together with her own, they created a resonance.
She subconsciously parted her soft lips, her gaze a little hazy.
This signal in Ye Ming's eyes was undoubtedly an invitation.
So, could he refuse?
The answer, of course, was no.
"Mmm!"
The moment her lips were sealed, Bai Qiushui's pupils trembled, and then she slowly closed her eyes, beginning to savor the intertwined moment.
However, just as they were both lost in the moment, completely immersed in the pleasure of their mouths and tongues, a scream shattered everything.
"Ah!"