Liu Ergou was caught somewhat off guard by Xu Yulan's reaction.
However, the sensation of her slender fingers caressing his abs was incredibly pleasant, and he couldn't help but let out a low groan.
"Mmm... Sister-in-law..." Liu Ergou said softly. "You're supposed to be scrubbing my back, not my stomach."
His reminder snapped Xu Yulan back to her senses. Looking down at her hand on his chiseled abdomen, her face flushed crimson.
What is going on? How could I do something like that? This is so humiliating.
But she couldn't let him see her embarrassment. Feigning composure, Xu Yulan managed an "Oh," quickly lowering her head. She grabbed the towel from the basin and began wiping the mud from his back.
Her movements were exceedingly gentle and patient. But with so much mud caked on his back, the towel proved ineffective. After a moment's hesitation, she tossed it aside and started cleaning him with her bare hands.
