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Under the moonlight, Dai Chengfeng watched Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing hesitate with shyness and reluctance, unable to suppress the mischievous smile tugging at the corners of his lips.
"What? Not getting in?"
He deliberately spoke in a teasing tone, leisurely saying, "Could it be… you're still reminiscing about last night's 'surprise'?"
"The aftereffects of the whale glue must have been so enduring that you two, proud daughters of heaven, remember it so vividly."
As he finished speaking, he took a small step forward, his gaze sweeping over Hu Liena's blushing cheeks and Zhu Zhuqing's trembling eyelashes, his eyes filled with playful mockery.
"Dai Chengfeng!"
Upon hearing Dai Chengfeng mention last night's events again, Hu Liena almost immediately snapped at him.
The intoxicating, out-of-control sensations from last night—those feelings she had barely managed to suppress—now surged back into her mind at his reminder.
For a moment, Hu Liena's cheeks burned as if scorched by fire, and even her slender neck flushed pink.
"You… don't dare speak nonsense!"
With that, Hu Liena glared fiercely at Dai Chengfeng.
Beside her, Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, but her body tensed, her fingers unconsciously tightening around her clothes. Her lowered eyelashes trembled slightly, as if Dai Chengfeng had struck a precise blow to her "weak spot."
However, compared to Hu Liena's direct retaliation, Zhu Zhuqing's response was more restrained yet equally sharp—her frosty eyes glared coldly at Dai Chengfeng, brimming with unspoken threats.
It was as if to say, 'Don't mention it again!'
"Alright," Dai Chengfeng said, unfazed by their threats. He spread his hands with an innocent and "pure" expression, chuckling lightly.
"The surprise is right here. After the whale glue incident, you should already know how effective my surprises can be—no need for words."
"This is a rare opportunity; don't waste it."
"If you keep stalling, I might change my mind, and then you'll regret it!"
Dai Chengfeng smiled as he watched the two women, saying no more. He crossed his arms silently, waiting for their decision.
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The silver glow of the moonlight fell upon the misty surface of the hot spring pool.
Echoing in Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing's ears were Dai Chengfeng's words: "This is a rare opportunity; don't regret it." Though reluctant to admit it, the effects of the whale glue had indeed brought them transformative changes—a miracle they had personally experienced.
Thus, despite the embarrassment of recalling last night's intimate, uncontrollable scene, which made them want to crawl into a hole, they looked at Dai Chengfeng's gradually serious expression…
Finally, Hu Liena took a deep breath.
The cool night breeze seemed to ease some of the burning heat in her face. She glanced sideways at Zhu Zhuqing, who was also lost in thought, perhaps seeking someone to share the awkwardness with—after all, she couldn't be the only one embarrassed, right?
So, she spoke softly: "Little kitten, instead of letting Dai Chengfeng toy with us here, why don't we get in and see what he's up to this time?"
"At least… at least after the whale glue, the benefits we gained were immense."
Hearing Hu Liena's words, Zhu Zhuqing instinctively nodded slightly, though she still felt a bit resentful.
"Big fox! How many times do I have to tell you not to call me little kitten? But I agree with what you said."
"He he, you may not be small, but compared to big sister, you're just a little kitten! You disagree?"
After saying this, Hu Liena gave Zhu Zhuqing a meaningful glance.
"You…"
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her lips, looking at Hu Liena, wanting to retort but feeling a bit guilty.
After all, during their mutual scrubbing earlier that day, the comparison of sizes had already been verified.
"Hehe~"
Seeing Zhu Zhuqing's flustered expression, Hu Liena's sense of embarrassment seemed to fade slightly. She ignored Zhu Zhuqing and turned her attention to Dai Chengfeng.
"Hmph!"
Hu Liena tilted her head slightly and let out a soft humph toward Dai Chengfeng: "Fine, we'll get in! After all… it's not like it's the first time!"
She deliberately raised her voice a little, as if to boost her courage or mask her shyness, trying to suppress the surging memories of last night—the sensation of skin brushing against skin, the hazy state of mind in the hot spring…
Beside her, Zhu Zhuqing said nothing. She gazed at the shimmering water, seemingly steeling herself mentally before glancing at Hu Liena once more.
The two locked eyes.
Then, as if finally making up their minds, their pale, delicate fingers moved to untie the sashes of their outer garments.
Hu Liena undid the knot of her top first. The soft pink fabric slid down her curvaceous, fair-skinned figure, pooling at her high heels.
Underneath, she wore a close-fitting, thin silk garment that outlined her graceful silhouette under the moonlight.
Similarly, Zhu Zhuqing silently shed her white combat attire, revealing a thin, matching undergarment beneath.
Then, barefoot, they cautiously stepped onto the smooth stone steps of the pool, slowly immersing themselves in the water.
The spring water instantly enveloped their ankles, calves, and rose higher, rippling outward in concentric circles, concealing the beauty hidden beneath the surface.
With the water covering them, their tense bodies involuntarily relaxed…
In the water, Hu Liena swam toward the center. Her chestnut hair became wet, clinging to her flushed cheeks and slender neck.
Zhu Zhuqing also reached the center of the spring, tilting her head slightly to look at Dai Chengfeng. Her long hair partially obscured her face, revealing only her tightly pressed lips and delicate jawline.
"Hey, Dai Chengfeng," Hu Liena called, pointing to the cool spring water around her. "We… got in."
"Now can you tell us?"
Zhu Zhuqing also nodded, her eyes full of curiosity: "What kind of 'surprise' did you prepare for us today?"
"It's not another whale-glue-like substance… something that requires the pool water to cool us down, is it?"
Today, Dai Chengfeng didn't enter the water.
Instead, he leaned casually against a smooth rock at the edge of the hot spring, watching the two peerless beauties glide through the ripples like celestial maidens under the moonlight, heading toward the center of the pool.
At this moment, hearing Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing's questions, the mischievous smile on Dai Chengfeng's lips deepened.
He slowly shook his index finger, his gaze particularly bright amidst the steam.
"No, no, no," his voice carried a lazy magnetism, deliberately drawing out his words. "Today's 'surprise' isn't something that makes your blood boil and requires the pool water to 'cool you down,' like the whale glue."
Not that kind of substance?
Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing both froze momentarily: "Then why did you make us strip and get in the water?!"
Dai Chengfeng leaned forward slightly, propping his elbow on his knee and resting his chin on his hand. His gaze swept over the beautiful curves of the two women, partially concealed by the moonlight and rippling water, as if admiring the most exquisite treasures in the world.
Then, meeting their gazes—whether shy or annoyed—he clearly uttered two words:
"Interesting!"
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