"Ah—!"
A completely unexpected attack!
An uncontrollable wave of intense ticklishness exploded, rushing up her spine straight to her neck!
Bibi Dong almost screamed as she quickly pulled her foot back, her body sinking into the water, splashing a large amount of water.
"Insolent... hah... insolent! Dai Chengfeng! You... you rebellious disciple..."
Bibi Dong's usual dignity and coldness were utterly shattered by this sudden attack, leaving nothing behind.
At this moment, she was flailing in the water, just like an ordinary girl being suddenly teased, devoid of any Pope-like demeanor.
Dai Chengfeng watched Bibi Dong's reaction and couldn't help but chuckle softly.
He stopped his actions at the right time, but his deep eyes were filled with triumphant, joyful light and almost overflowing affection.
"You... you scoundrel!"
Bibi Dong finally managed to stop laughing, panting, and slapped the water surface hard, splashing water all over Dai Chengfeng's face.
She glared at him angrily, her eyes wet and without any intimidation, instead appearing more like a coy complaint.
"I only wanted to help my teacher relax since you were so tense."
Dai Chengfeng wiped the water droplets from his face, smiling innocently yet confidently.
"Is that how you help someone relax?!"
Bibi Dong was exasperated, but she also felt an unprecedented ease in her heart.
Dai Chengfeng smiled and leaned closer, causing the water waves to ripple again, shortening the distance between them to almost nothing.
He gazed at Bibi Dong's flushed cheeks and moist eyes, his voice low: "Then... Teacher, tell me, what does 'not too much' mean? And how... can I truly relax you, hmm?"
His gaze became fervent and focused again, as if the previous teasing was just an appetizer, and now he was getting to the main course.
Under Dai Chengfeng's gaze, Bibi Dong's heartbeat, which had just calmed down slightly, went out of control again.
Looking at his handsome face full of 'ambition' and 'desire' so close to her, seeing herself reflected in his eyes—her hair disheveled, cheeks flushed, and eyes misty.
All attempts to maintain composure and all feigned stern reprimands melted away in those unfathomably dark eyes.
She opened her mouth slightly but couldn't make a sound.
Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng slowly lowered his head, "Teacher, the appetizer is over."
"It's time for you to fulfill your promise, isn't it?"
"Promise?"
Bibi Dong's previously soft and cozy figure in Dai Chengfeng's arms stiffened instantly.
Seeing that Bibi Dong didn't respond, Dai Chengfeng spoke again.
"Teacher..." He dragged out his tone, lightly tracing her smooth back with his fingertips. "You're not thinking of going back on your word, are you?"
"That won't do."
"Ever since you nodded today, I've been eagerly looking forward to this moment, waiting the whole day..."
"You don't want... to disappoint your disciple and leave an impression of breaking promises, right? Hmm?"
The dam of reason, under Dai Chengfeng's combination of soft and hard, step-by-step pressing words, finally collapsed completely.
Bibi Dong raised her head, her beautiful eyes regaining some clarity, filled with complex emotions—shame, struggle, resignation...
She looked into Dai Chengfeng's deep eyes full of 'determination,' biting her red lips.
As if making a great decision, she gritted her teeth and squeezed out a sentence:
"Just this once... did you hear me?!"
Instantly, a look of ecstatic joy and extreme excitement burst forth in Dai Chengfeng's eyes. He immediately nodded, his tone clearly revealing his impatience:
"Understood! Teacher!"
Before the words faded, Dai Chengfeng's hand, which had been gently caressing her back, moved to press on the nape of Bibi Dong's neck, trying to push her head down.
"Ah!"
Bibi Dong gasped in shock, instantly understanding his intention, both angry and embarrassed, and with a "slap," she forcefully pushed away his mischievous hand.
"What's worrying you!"
Her beautiful eyes widened, her cheeks blushed almost bleeding, her voice carried genuine anger and a hint of panic.
"Go... go back to bed!"
"Alright!"
Dai Chengfeng immediately responded, his voice full of achieved desire.
The next moment, he suddenly stood up from the hot spring, creating a splash of water.
His arms passed through Bibi Dong's knees and back, effortlessly lifting her white, dripping body in his arms.
Water droplets continuously fell from their bodies, refracting crystalline brilliance under the moonlight.
Bibi Dong instinctively wrapped her arms around Dai Chengfeng's neck, pressing her cheek against his burning chest, listening to the fierce heartbeat within...
Dai Chengfeng held his noble teacher, striding out of the hot spring pool, heading directly towards the luxurious and spacious bed in the inner chamber.
...
After an unknown amount of time.
"Cough, cough, cough~"
Bibi Dong sat on the edge of the bed, seemingly choked, coughing a few times, wiping her lips vigorously with the back of her hand, her beautiful eyes holding tears, glaring at the content-looking Dai Chengfeng beside her with a mix of shame and anger.
"Scoundrel! Didn't I say?! Let you... let you warn me beforehand!"
"Do you want to die?!"
"No, no, disciple knows his mistake."
Dai Chengfeng quickly apologized obediently, his attitude sincere to the point of cuteness, but the slight upward curve of his lips betrayed his true emotions.
It was clearly satisfaction and endless aftertaste; there was no sign of real repentance.
Seeing his 'quick to admit fault, dare to do it again' expression, Bibi Dong was even more furious.
But she knew that prolonging this matter would only embarrass herself further.
Ultimately, she gave Dai Chengfeng a fierce glare, turned her head away, and ignored him.
Silence spread in the air.
Dai Chengfeng quietly observed the lingering blush on her profile and those tightly pursed, particularly tempting lips, feeling an itch in his heart again.
He cautiously moved closer, whispering: "Teacher... are you angry?"
"No!"
Bibi Dong immediately snapped back two words sharply, her tone explosive as if she had swallowed gunpowder.
"Now that I have fulfilled what I promised you, you can leave!"
A trace of knowing laughter flashed in Dai Chengfeng's eyes. He deliberately prolonged his voice, teasing with a bit of mischief.
"Not angry?"
"Then why are you talking so... childishly?"
"I'm childish?!"
Bibi Dong was somewhat puzzled.
However, just as she was about to ask, she seemed to suddenly catch another... meaning in this sentence.
Her eyes unconsciously swept over him and quickly shifted away. Her face instantly flushed red again, this time even her earlobes and neck dyed crimson, overwhelmed with shame and anger!
"Dai! Cheng! Feng!"
Bibi Dong almost ground out his name through gritted teeth, unable to maintain any semblance of the Pope's demeanor or teacher's authority, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, fiercely pouncing forward.
"I'll bite you to death!"
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