Having dealt with those things, Han Luoli returned to the bathroom.
He knew Gu Xiaoer was okay now, but he was not, not at all.
"Da Luoluo..." Gu Xiaoer shrank her neck.
But she was cornered by Han Luoli into the warm, sparkling bathtub again, with no way out.
Gu Xiaoer looked pitiful with her big eyes wide open, knowing what he was about to do.
Should she still hide?
So many times he'd swooped in to save her, so many times he'd given without thought of the consequences, and she, it seemed, had yet to do anything for him.
Gu Xiaoer closed her eyes as if making a decision, then suddenly opened her arms, resigned to her fate, "Come on, eating once is eating, eating twice is also eating!"
With what seemed like a laugh, Han Luoli helplessly held his forehead. How did he fall for such a goofy little fool?
The beauty beckoning, Han Luoli stepped into the bathtub with his long legs.
The temperature in the room was rising...
...
In Yanhuang's distinguished private room, however, another scene of leisurely comfort was unfolding.
Two men swirled their wine glasses, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Shen Minghan raised his glass to the cool man across the sofa, "Today is Luoli's big day, cause for celebration!"
Cool as Bai Xiaoyu, his lips curved slightly as he raised his glass in return, "It's about time."
"Luoli's journey hasn't been easy. He finally met a girl he likes, and I'm genuinely happy for him," Shen Minghan sipped his wine with a face of maternal gratification.
Although, for two single guys discussing this topic, it did hurt a little, but they were still very interested in Han Luoli's love life.
Bai Xiaoyu scoffed lightly, "Didn't you say Gu Xiaoer was in trouble? Hopefully, it won't be too much hassle for him later."
"Tsk, tsk!" Shen Minghan disagreed, "You haven't seen Luoli's tactics when chasing a girl, it's like he turned on cheats. I bet even a guy would give in under his conquest!"
Such a mix of teasing and praise could only come between brothers.
"Heh..." Bai Xiaoyu very much agreed with this statement.
Having said that, the two brothers looked at each other and laughed again, downing their glasses in one gulp.
The night seemed wonderful...
The next morning, Gu Xiaoer woke to a splinter of sunlight.
Groggily, she opened her eyes to a vision of luxury.
The big bed was soft and comfortable, but her body felt as if it had been run over by a truck, achy and pulled apart.
She stealthily cracked open her eyes, blinking at Han Luoli, his stunningly handsome face in view.
Despite being up all night, the man's high-featured face bore no imperfections or dullness, and the dark, glossy pupils beneath his thick, curled lashes did not look at all like those of someone who'd lacked sleep.
Handsome, indeed!
"Baby, good morning," Han Luoli woke up too and tenderly pulled her into his embrace.
Gu Xiaoer, aching all over, grimaced in resistance.
As if suddenly recalling something, Gu Xiaoer lifted her foot and kicked out at him, protesting indignantly, "Han Luoli, you deceived me, you clearly didn't..."
He had said last night, it was their first time.
"Didn't what?" Han Luoli turned his head, a teasing smile on his face.
Gu Xiaoer was both angry and annoyed, "You, you didn't 'that' me! And, and you even charged me money!"
Originally, Han Luoli had deliberately misled her and even asked her for One Hundred Thousand Yuan! It made her foolishly unclear whether she had gotten her period first, or lost her virginity.
Feeling quite justified, she straightened her back with a sense of righteousness.
Han Luoli leaned in close to Gu Xiaoer, his expression pious and tender, laughing softly, "Then I will perform well from now on..."
Gu Xiaoer: ...