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"Hmph."
A cold snort echoed through the room, followed by a fragrant figure pressing down…
Dai Chengfeng felt his vision blur for a moment, then a sudden weight settled on his abdomen!
Looking up, he realized that Bibi Dong had directly seated herself atop him.
The silver-gray silk robe she wore spread out behind her as the hem was pulled back to its fullest extent, resembling a massive lotus in full bloom against the dark bed sheets.
At the edge where the robe met her legs, almost her entire long, white, flawlessly sculpted calf was exposed under the interplay of the cold moonlight and the dim yellow indoor lighting. Her skin appeared to glow softly, utterly flawless.
Dai Chengfeng could even feel the firmness of her curves through the thin fabric, the elasticity of her body radiating an intoxicating presence.
"What?"
Bibi Dong's voice was icy, with a faint trace of suppressed anger laced into the final syllable.
"Dai Chengfeng, how dare you ask me… what's wrong?!"
Bibi Dong leaned down slightly, her delicate white fingers gripping Dai Chengfeng's chin and forcing his head up.
Their faces were now so close that their breaths mingled.
Bibi Dong's deep purple eyes, sharp as star diamonds, bore into Dai Chengfeng's. "Do I really need to explain it to you?"
"Teacher…"
Dai Chengfeng looked at Bibi Dong, his eyes filled with feigned innocence and curiosity. "I truly… don't understand."
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng tilted his head slightly and gently kissed the tip of Bibi Dong's pale finger.
"Disgusting!"
Bibi Dong frowned slightly, her tone laced with disdain.
Then, seeing that Dai Chengfeng genuinely seemed to have no idea why she was angry, Bibi Dong finally spoke: "Dai Chengfeng."
"I don't care how many women you have outside or how many beauties you keep around! But remember this…"
As she spoke, Bibi Dong leaned closer again, her nose nearly touching his, her warm wine-scented breath brushing against his lips, but her words were as cold as ice:
"You are nothing more than my tool—a somewhat useful tool."
"And a tool must know its place."
"You can do whatever you want outside, that's your freedom, and I won't interfere. But don't think for a second that I, Bibi Dong, will let you control me!"
"And don't assume that my chambers, the private quarters of the Pope of the Spirit Hall, are some kind of casual garden where you can come and go as you please, without even bothering to conceal the scent of another woman clinging to you!"
"The scent of another woman?"
Dai Chengfeng froze, all his confusion suddenly clearing up!
He immediately recalled the recent intimate encounter with Zhu Zhuqing—the faint, cool fragrance on her, and the lingering traces from their kiss!
So that's it!
No wonder! No wonder Bibi Dong was so furious…
It wasn't because he had kissed her—it was because she had tasted the distinct scent of Zhu Zhuqing, completely different from her own!
For someone as fiercely proud as Bibi Dong, this was nothing short of humiliation!
Now that he understood, Dai Chengfeng realized the situation was manageable—just apologize.
After all, if Bibi Dong hadn't kicked him out immediately, that meant there was still room for negotiation.
"Teacher! I know I was wrong!"
Dai Chengfeng's voice softened as he held Bibi Dong's hand, gently stroking it. "It was my oversight! Truly… I was in such a hurry to see you that I forgot to change clothes and bathe… It won't happen again!"
Bibi Dong said nothing, allowing Dai Chengfeng to play with her hand while her cold gaze scrutinized him. The anger in her eyes hadn't completely dissipated.
For a moment, the only sounds in the room were their intertwined breathing.
Just as Dai Chengfeng thought Bibi Dong wouldn't forgive him today and would kick him out, her tightly pursed, temptingly beautiful lips parted slightly.
"Just this once!"
Her voice remained icy, but there was the faintest hint of softening, barely perceptible.
"Phew…"
Instantly, Dai Chengfeng felt a wave of relief wash over him. He knew that—for now—this hurdle had been cleared.
"At least Bibi Dong gave me a chance, a way out."
"I swear! There absolutely won't be a next time! I promise!"
Dai Chengfeng nodded quickly, planting a few light kisses on the back of Bibi Dong's hand.
Bibi Dong continued to stare at him for a long while, her deep purple eyes seemingly capable of piercing through to his soul.
Under her gaze, Dai Chengfeng worked hard to maintain an expression of sincere remorse.
Finally, a barely audible snort escaped Bibi Dong's nose. With a graceful movement, she rolled off Dai Chengfeng's body, returning to sit elegantly on the edge of the bed. She adjusted her robe neatly, then extended her small, unpolished, perfectly arched foot.
With a slight hint of disdain, she nudged Dai Chengfeng's waist.
"Go brush your teeth!"
This kick contained no soul power—it was more like a playful, petulant command between lovers.
"Understood!"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled, responding promptly as he nimbly got off the bed.
He quickly made his way to the spacious, luxurious bathroom in the corner of the chamber, where steamy heat wafted invitingly.
However, just as he reached the bathroom door, Dai Chengfeng suddenly paused, turned around, and leaned casually against the doorframe.
Looking back at the bed, where Bibi Dong had resumed her languid posture with a glass of wine in hand, he called out, "Oh, Teacher," gesturing toward the pile of documents on the table. "Did you just finish reviewing today's official business?"
Bibi Dong's slender fingers swirled the wine glass lazily, the crimson liquid shimmering with an eerie glow under the moonlight.
Without looking up, she simply replied, "Hmm, yes. Why?"
Dai Chengfeng licked his lips, his gaze burning as he admired Bibi Dong's elegant profile. "Then, Teacher… haven't you bathed yet?"
"The moonlight is perfect, and the water temperature is just right… How about… together?"
The swirling motion of Bibi Dong's wine glass froze instantly. The next second, she whipped her head around, glaring daggers at Dai Chengfeng, her eyes screaming the words "overstepping boundaries!"
"Don't even dream of it!"
With that, she waved her hand, and a surge of purple soul power pushed Dai Chengfeng into the bathroom. "Wash thoroughly! If I find even a trace of another woman's scent on you when you come out…"
"Then today, you can just leave!"
Hearing this, Dai Chengfeng looked at Bibi Dong regretfully. "Don't worry, Teacher. I guarantee that when I'm done, only your saliva will remain."
"Get out!"
Bibi Dong's ears reddened slightly as she flusteredly waved her hand again.
But this time, Dai Chengfeng seemed to have learned his lesson. He quickly shut the bathroom door, leaving Bibi Dong's strike to hit nothing but air.
Seeing this, Bibi Dong let out a soft snort, unfazed. She held her wine glass and gazed out at the bright moon outside the window.
Her emotions were complex.
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