Dai Chengfeng's response was like a massive boulder tossed into a tranquil lake, instantly stirring up enormous 'ripples'!
"Interesting?!!!"
Hu Liena gritted her teeth, repeating the word with a pitch that rose significantly.
The blush that had just faded from her cheeks flared back up in an instant, even her pale earlobes turning crimson. She could hardly believe her ears!
This guy, Dai Chengfeng, had gone through all the trouble of coaxing them into the water, and it was all just because it was "interesting"? Completely unrelated to any surprise?
Beside Hu Liena, Zhu Zhuqing's usual cold composure also crumbled. Her expression stiffened slightly. Though she didn't vent her frustration as openly as Hu Liena, the atmosphere around her turned icy cold.
The temperature of the water near her seemed to drop noticeably.
They both understood…
Dai Chengfeng's sole purpose in making them get into the water today was to deliberately watch them squirm in embarrassment and lose their composure!
At this moment, the two women exchanged no words. A single glance between them, fueled by the shared indignation and humiliation sparked by the same person, instantly united Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing on a rare and unprecedented front.
"Dai! Cheng! Feng!"
"Dai! Cheng! Feng!"
Two sharp cries erupted almost simultaneously.
The next second, two delicate hands, brimming with anger from being toyed with and an indescribable sense of shame, violently splashed the spring water toward the detestable figure onshore!
"Splash—!"
Dai Chengfeng watched the two women seething with anger and did not dodge, allowing the water to drench him completely.
Droplets cascaded down his sharply defined face, and his luxurious attire was soaked through, clinging tightly to his muscular frame.
"Bastard! Is this fun for you? Teasing us is amusing, huh?"
Hu Liena shouted furiously while continuing to splash more water at him, as if trying to vent all the shame and frustration of this night—and even last night.
Zhu Zhuqing, though silent in her condemnation, moved with equal decisiveness.
Under the cold moonlight, every time she raised her arm, the splashes of water struck the 'target' directly.
"Heh…"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly, shaking the wet sleeves of his shirt. "Your coordination isn't bad."
"But splashing me with so much water…"
"The price for that will be repaid double!"
With that, Dai Chengfeng stepped into the pool, moving closer to the two women.
"Bastard, how dare you come over!"
"What do I have to fear?"
"Hmph! Fine, fine, fine! Dai Chengfeng, tonight I, Hu Liena, will make sure you know what it feels like to be a drowned rat!"
"Big fox, count me in too!!!"
For a brief moment, Zhu Zhuqing and Hu Liena were united like never before.
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After a long period of playful struggle, the ripples on the water surface finally began to subside.
However, this wasn't the end—it was because Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing had been 'subdued.'
By now, the two women were disheveled, their cheeks flushed. Their soft, warm bodies, exuding a faint fragrance mixed with moisture, were firmly pulled into Dai Chengfeng's arms—one on each side—pressed tightly against his solid chest, unable to move.
"Bastard! Let me go!"
Hu Liena looked at Zhu Zhuqing on her right, her toes curling in embarrassment as she struggled fiercely, warning Dai Chengfeng.
Zhu Zhuqing's body, on the other hand, was rigid, her usually calm eyes flashing with panic. She bit her lower lip, desperately trying to pull away but found herself unable to break free under Dai Chengfeng's overwhelming strength.
"Are you still going to cause trouble?"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled as he lowered his head, looking at the two beautiful women struggling in his arms. Droplets of water slid down his defined jawline, dripping onto their exposed shoulders. "You splashed me with so much water earlier, huh?"
Hu Liena turned her head away, refusing to look at him. "It serves you right for teasing us!"
"That's right!" Zhu Zhuqing added, her lips pressed tightly together, equally defiant.
"Oh? It seems you haven't learned your lesson yet."
Dai Chengfeng let out a soft laugh.
Before the two women could react, his arm suddenly tightened, effortlessly flipping Hu Liena over like a delicate petal, positioning her slender waist across his sturdy thigh.
Immediately afterward, his right hand did the same, pulling Zhu Zhuqing's slender waist and gently flipping her over in an equally humiliating position atop his other leg!
"Dai Chengfeng! You!"
Hu Liena shrieked in 'terror,' never imagining she'd find herself in such a situation.
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes widened in shock, her cold facade crumbling completely. A sharp cry escaped her lips: "Ah! No… let go!"
But their protests were futile.
Dai Chengfeng's large hand rose high, carrying droplets of water and a gust of wind, mercilessly descending toward the enticing curves below!
"Slap—!"
A crisp, resounding sound exploded in the quiet moonlit hot spring area!
The force of Dai Chengfeng's palm instantly sent waves of intense tingling pain and overwhelming shame coursing through her tender body.
"Ah—!"
Hu Liena cried out in pain, struggling even harder, her voice breaking into sobs. "Let me go! You bastard!!!"
"Slap!"
Another sharp sound followed, this time targeting Zhu Zhuqing.
At the moment of impact, Zhu Zhuqing's entire body trembled violently. She let out a soft gasp, her neck turning a deep, intoxicating shade of red that spread all the way to her ears.
The indescribable shame of being "punished" by Dai Chengfeng nearly caused her to faint.
"Do you know your mistake now?"
"What did I do wrong, Dai Chengfeng, you…"
Slap—!
"Not admitting your mistake?" Dai Chengfeng's voice carried a teasing tone. "It seems the lesson wasn't enough!"
With that, he turned to Zhu Zhuqing.
"And you? Do you know your mistake?"
"Hmph!"
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent, glaring at Dai Chengfeng.
"Very good!"
Dai Chengfeng sneered coldly. "Let's see how long you can hold out!"
Slap, slap, slap…
Time slowly passed. At first, Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing continued to struggle, angrily threatening to fight Dai Chengfeng.
But under his overwhelming dominance, the two women ultimately had no choice but to endure the "punishment."
Until, finally, Hu Liena could no longer bear it and cried out through tears: "Stop! Stop it!!"
"I… I'm sorry! Don't hit me anymore!"
At the moment she begged for mercy, the hand spanking Zhu Zhuqing's bottom also stopped.
Seizing the opportunity, Zhu Zhuqing whispered quickly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's hum, laced with a barely noticeable sob: "…I'm sorry."
Only then did Dai Chengfeng lower his hand, satisfied. He gazed at the two women lying across his lap, panting heavily, their faces flushed with shame and pain, clearly having been thoroughly "disciplined."
"Do you know your mistake now?"
Dai Chengfeng asked slowly once again.
"…We know!"
Hu Liena practically shouted in anguish, her heart filled with thoughts of slicing this bastard into a thousand pieces. But the lingering waves of tingling pain reminded her…
A wise person knows when to yield.
Zhu Zhuqing gave the slightest nod, her face buried in the crook of her arm, burning hot enough to boil an egg.
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