Xi Ming walked into the room, droplets of water dripping down his skin and tracing his abs. He had only a piece of cloth wrapped loosely around his waist, his mermaid line peeking out.
Ye Jin, who had picked up another scroll to read, looked up and raised an eyebrow, chuckling softly. "Are you trying to seduce me?" she asked, quite amused.
Xi Ming smirked, running a hand through his damp hair. "Yes," he replied shamelessly, then teased, "Did it work?"
Ye Jin tilted her head, pretending to ponder the question. "No," she said with a small laugh, "but it's cute."
Xi Ming's grin widened, and he closed the distance between them. Standing before her, he reached out, gently lifting her chin with a finger, his lips brushing softly against hers.
"Do you still think I'm cute?" he asked, his blue eyes boring into hers.
Ye Jin met his gaze with a smile. "Yes."
Xi Ming sighed dramatically. "There's no winning with you, is there?"
