Horn was breathing heavily, his blood rushing through his veins. Lin Zixuan had completely lost her rationality by now.
At that moment, a knock came at the door.
"Horn, are you asleep?" Tang Yuxin's voice called out from the other side.
Horn desperately wanted to find an excuse to send Tang Yuxin away. If she saw the current scene, there would be no escaping the consequences. But before Horn could respond, Tang Yuxin continued, "I'm coming in!"
The sound of the door lock turning reached Horn's ears. With no time to react, he quickly lay back on the bed and pulled the quilt over himself, covering Lin Zixuan in the process.
"Dean Lin, please calm down," Horn whispered urgently.
Just then, Tang Yuxin entered the room, wearing light blue pajamas. Her figure was appealing, and the fullness of her chest swayed slightly as she moved. Having just showered, she had chosen not to wear a bra. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders. She approached and sat on the bed. "I knew you wouldn't go to bed so early."
Horn was about to speak when he felt Lin Zixuan growing increasingly restless under the quilt. To keep Tang Yuxin from noticing anything unusual, Horn arched his legs and adjusted the quilt to hide the bulge.
"Yuxin, it's so late. Is there something you need?" Horn asked, trying to stay calm.
Tang Yuxin pouted playfully. "Horn, must I have a reason to come see you? Can't I just come and chat?"
She moved even closer, the scent of her youth filling the air. They were almost touching noses. Under the quilt, Lin Zixuan's agitation intensified.
Horn's internal struggle grew stronger as he faced the situation. He was filled with a strange sense of guilt, as if he were committing an affair. The proximity to Tang Yuxin was overwhelming, and he found himself wanting to kiss her. She was less experienced than Lin Zixuan, but her future potential was undeniable.
As Tang Yuxin noticed Horn leaning in to kiss her, she pulled back slightly and said, "I won't kiss you! Horn, what is our relationship now?"
She stared at him intensely, having just discussed with Wang Menglu whether Horn had formally confessed his feelings to her. Wang Menglu had urged her to find out.
Tang Yuxin had a significant place in Horn's heart, but after two thousand years in the Immortal World and many relationships, Horn wasn't sure if Tang Yuxin could accept this. He wanted to make her happy and help change her life for the better.
"Yuxin, I…" Horn began, but before he could finish, Tang Yuxin took the initiative and kissed him, pressing her lips against his.
At the same time, Lin Zixuan's restlessness under the quilt became even more intense. Horn was caught between pain and pleasure. Tang Yuxin closed her eyes and tried her best to respond to Horn's kiss, her breath growing quick and shallow.
Moments later, she bit Horn's tongue in surprise as his hand reached into her pajamas. Tang Yuxin quickly stood up from the bed, her cheeks flushed red. She bit her lips tightly and looked down.
"Horn, you don't need to answer my question immediately," she said, her voice trembling. "I'll give you time to think it over. Good night."
With that, Tang Yuxin fled the room, like a frightened rabbit.
Outside the room, Wang Menglu, who had been eavesdropping, was taken aback by Tang Yuxin's sudden exit. The two women collided, and Tang Yuxin quickly covered Wang Menglu's mouth to prevent her from crying out.
After moving a short distance away, Tang Yuxin removed her hand and said, her face still flushed, "Menglu, why were you eavesdropping?"
Wang Menglu, with a touch of righteous indignation, responded, "As your best friend, I was worried about you. I was afraid you'd be taken advantage of by Horn. What's going on? Did Horn confess to you? I heard some noises—did you two kiss?"
Her curiosity was evident. Tang Yuxin's cheeks grew even redder as she thought about the scene with Horn's hand in her pajamas. She covered her face in embarrassment, feeling as if Horn's hands were still groping her.
Seeing Tang Yuxin's reaction, Wang Menglu grew suspicious. "Did Horn do something more extreme? Did he trick you? Is there something wrong with him?"
Tang Yuxin couldn't help but laugh. "Menglu, what nonsense are you talking about? Horn is perfectly healthy. I initiated the kiss."
She left out the part about Horn's hand in her pajamas.
Wang Menglu sighed in exasperation. "Xiao Xinxin, what are you doing? Horn was about to give you an answer, and you ran away from him! He must like you, otherwise, why would he give you Legendary Level skills? And now you've just abandoned him?"
With a knowing look, Wang Menglu shook her head. "Xiao Xinxin, you're only good at starting fires, not putting them out. Horn will have a sleepless night!"
Tang Yuxin, understanding the implication, asked, "Menglu, how do you know so much? Are you...?"
Wang Menglu interrupted, "Xiao Xinxin, who do you think I am? Ordinary men don't interest me. As the saying goes, if you haven't eaten pork, you haven't seen a pig run. It's all the same between men and women."
Her voice grew louder.
Tang Yuxin quickly shushed her. "Menglu, keep your voice down. This is Dean Lin's home. It would be terrible if we disturbed her."
Wang Menglu, realizing the situation, calmed down and listened carefully. When she confirmed there was no noise coming from Dean Lin's room, she relaxed a little.
"Xiao Xinxin, let's go and eavesdrop a bit more. Horn might still do something on his own."
Wang Menglu suggested.
The two women had no idea where Lin Zixuan was at the moment.
After Tang Yuxin left the room, Horn waited for a minute, ensuring that Tang Yuxin wouldn't return. He then lifted the quilt, looking at Lin Zixuan's delicate, agitated form.
"Lin Zixuan, you asked for this!" Horn thought, feeling his body burning with desire. He made no further hesitation.