A young man's breath so close to her, Xia Shuyi felt her heart racing, the blush on her cheeks deepening. She didn't dare look up at Shen Lang, feeling utterly embarrassed at the thought that they had only known each other for a few days.
Was she really this lonely? To bring a young man she barely knew into her bedroom? Xia Shuyi felt like she was going mad.
She stared blankly at the computer screen, not reacting to Shen Lang's bold actions. Out of the corner of her eye, she occasionally glanced at this boy, who seemed equally unsure of what to do.
For Shen Lang, it was his first time holding a woman's hand in such an intimate manner. And it wasn't just any woman—it was his landlady, whom he had only known for a couple of days.
Unlike what he imagined, Xia Shuyi's hand was soft and warm, like a piece of exquisite jade. Shen Lang was both nervous and excited, unsure of what to do next. He held her hand, aimlessly moving the mouse on the screen.
"Sister Xia..." he began, but was cut off by Xia Shuyi's equally nervous whisper.
"Shen..." she started.
From start to finish, Xia Shuyi did not resist. Besides the mature charm, her expression also carried a hint of innocence, as if she was inexperienced in such matters.
Just as Shen Lang was about to give in to his primal urges, a child's voice shattered the tension.
"Mommy, the phone's ringing!"
The door handle turned, and the door opened slightly. Mengmeng stood there, holding the ringing phone, her innocent eyes wide. "Mommy? What are you and Brother Shen doing?"
Mengmeng's innocent voice stopped them cold.
"Nothing, Mengmeng. Give me the phone," Xia Shuyi said, quickly pulling her dress back into place and smoothing her hair, her face flushed. She gently patted Shen Lang's arm, signaling him to get off her.
Shen Lang quickly jumped off, adjusting himself while turning his back to Mengmeng.
"Brother Shen, what were you and Mommy doing? Can I play too?" Mengmeng asked innocently.
Shen Lang awkwardly patted her head, not knowing how to explain.
Xia Shuyi couldn't help but laugh at Shen Lang's flustered state. She gave him a gentle, reproachful look before turning to Mengmeng. "Mengmeng, go get your school bag. We need to go to your piano lesson."
After Mengmeng left the room, Xia Shuyi and Shen Lang exchanged a knowing look before quickly averting their eyes.
Xia Shuyi couldn't believe what had almost happened. If Mengmeng hadn't interrupted, would she really have gone that far with this young man she had just met?
She knew she liked Shen Lang; he was sincere and kind-hearted, and he was great with Mengmeng. But it felt too rushed. They had only known each other for a few days. How could they get so intimate so quickly?
She pondered over her feelings, wondering why she had almost gone through with it. Was she really that lonely?
After a moment of silence, Shen Lang tried to break the awkwardness. "So, Mengmeng has piano lessons?"
"Yes," Xia Shuyi replied curtly, the atmosphere growing even more awkward.
"Um, Sister Xia, I was thinking..." Shen Lang began.
"Shen, you should go. I need to take Mengmeng to her lessons," Xia Shuyi cut him off, nervous that he might say something to rekindle the moment. "We can fix the computer another time."
**[Option 1: Ask confusedly: Why? Can't you drop Mengmeng off and come back to continue?]**
**[Option 2: Urgently confess: Sister Xia, I like you. I want to be with you. I don't care about money; I want to help take care of Mengmeng!]**
**[Option 3: Leave gracefully: Alright, I'll go. If you need any help, just let me know.]**
"Alright, I'll go. If you need any help, just let me know," Shen Lang said, realizing Xia Shuyi didn't want to dwell on what had just happened. Besides, with Mengmeng around, it wasn't the right time to push things further.
As he left the bedroom, Shen Lang could hear the front door closing behind him. Xia Shuyi sat on the bed, hugging her knees and feeling overwhelmed.
"We've only known each other for a few days. I must be crazy!" She buried her flushed face in her knees, embarrassed by what had almost transpired.