Before long, Situ Yan finished her shower in the bathroom.

As a fiery beauty, even the way she showered was faster than most girls. After a few casual minutes of rinsing, she wrapped herself in a pure white towel and walked out of the bathroom barefoot.

As soon as she stepped out, the refreshing scent of her body wash mixed with her unique fragrance drifted into Jiang Feng's nose.

What troubled Jiang Feng more was that her towel was too tight and narrow. Although it was tied at her chest, it barely covered the crucial parts...

Jiang Feng even suspected she did it on purpose...

And below the towel, her bare, fair legs and delicate feet were as exquisite as those of any professional model.

"What are you standing there for? Aren't you going to shower?"

Situ Yan pretended to be nonchalant, glancing at Jiang Feng on the sofa while combing her hair with one hand in front of the mirror.

In reality, she had already noticed from his gaze that Jiang Feng couldn't bear to look directly at her. Her heart was full of satisfaction, yet she maintained a facade of indifference.

"No need, I've showered already."

Jiang Feng averted his gaze.

Kidding? If he went into the bathroom now, it would still be filled with Situ Yan's scent, and by then, he might really lose his restraint.

"Hmph, look at you, all heart and no guts."

Situ Yan rolled her eyes at Jiang Feng, quickly dried her hair with a hairdryer, and then walked over with a lingering fragrance, sitting down right next to Jiang Feng. She teased, "Hey, where are you looking? Why so tense? Do you think I could eat you?"

"Cough, cough, no, it's just that you're tired. Go rest in the room; I'll manage here." Jiang Feng patted the sofa.

"Are you pretending with me?"

Situ Yan glared at him fiercely!

This guy, always putting on a show!

All those previous failed attempts of her being forceful were one thing. But that time on the way to Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the vast wilderness, she'd done everything she could with Jiang Feng, and they had already crossed that line... Pretending now, what's the point?

"I'm not pretending. Aren't you tired?"

Jiang Feng felt extremely awkward. Situ Yan's burning and annoyed look made him feel overwhelmed.

"Stop talking nonsense, come here!"

Situ Yan pulled Jiang Feng up from the sofa without a second thought, dragging him into her bedroom.

Jiang Feng sighed inside, knowing there was no avoiding certain things tonight. He could only follow her in helplessly.

Once inside, Situ Yan shut the door, seeing Jiang Feng sit on the bed, with her cheeks flushed, she playfully accused, "How can you be like this? Aren't you even less than a woman like me?"

"Cough, cough, I'm concerned about you, didn't want to..."

Before he finished, Situ Yan suddenly spread her fair legs, kneeling at the edge of the bed, and sat astride Jiang Feng's thighs.

Staring at those thighs so close and smelling the fragrance, Jiang Feng's mind went blank: "You—"

"Tell me the truth!"

Situ Yan met his eyes, her cheeks blushing, "How did you deduce the deceased's identity just from those fingers and nails? Do you have a lot of experience in such things?"

Damn!

So she was still fixated on this?

"What are you talking about, am I that kind of person?" Jiang Feng righteously replied.

"If you're not, then who is?"

Situ Yan flushed, pushed Jiang Feng onto the bed, and then her delicate body leaned over, with her jade-like finger pointing at Jiang Feng's nose: "You, you're the worst, having intentions but no courage, only knowing how to bully women."

"Cough, cough, I didn't, I—" Jiang Feng couldn't stand Situ Yan's wildness and initiative at this moment.

"But tonight, you've got no chance. I'm too tired... I can't mess around with you. I just want you to hold me and sleep peacefully."

Just when Jiang Feng had made up his mind and was prepared to surrender, Situ Yan suddenly said this.

Then, she buried her lovely face down, gently leaning on Jiang Feng's chest.

"You're something, to suddenly think of me, was quite unexpected, but your timing was off..."

Situ Yan mumbled softly, her face flushed, her voice growing softer: "I haven't rested well for several days. With you by my side, I've found peace again. You're like a drug to me. Once I'm addicted, I can't quit..."

Talking to herself, she slowly closed her beautiful eyes and snuggled obediently into Jiang Feng's arms, whispering herself into slumber.

Jiang Feng let out a long sigh of relief.

At this point, he couldn't say what he felt inside.

There was regret, but more so relief, relieved that in the end, it was Situ Yan who held back, otherwise he might really have made a mistake tonight!

He gently stroked Situ Yan's slightly damp hair, and Situ Yan, like a sleepy beauty, under his tender caresses, fell into a deeper sleep, entering a dream-filled slumber.

Jiang Feng shook his head, careful not to disturb Situ Yan, gently lifted himself, cradled her with utmost care, and gently laid her on the bed, before softly covering her with the blanket.

Looking at Situ Yan now, she was as good as unclothed, but he didn't have any indecent thoughts, only felt that Situ Yan really worked hard, as a woman she needed to be cherished.

Thus, he lay down as well, gently holding Situ Yan's smooth, satin-like delicate body, accompanying her into sleep.

...

The next morning, Situ Yan was awakened by the urgent ringing of a phone call.

She lifted her head in surprise, finding herself in Jiang Feng's embrace, her fair arm wrapped around his waist, with her long leg and beautiful foot draped over him.

Even rarer was that Jiang Feng's large hand was around her fragrant shoulder, akin to ancient emperors holding their consort.

Situ Yan could hardly believe this scene was real. She suddenly buried her face back down, reluctant to part from being enveloped by Jiang Feng.

"The phone's ringing."

Jiang Feng was also awake, finding her reaction amusing and feeling deeply her attachment and affection for him.

Situ Yan pouted. Precious moments like these are invaluable, but she knew it must be a call from a colleague and couldn't delay.

With no choice, she lazily reached out an arm to grab her phone.

Unexpectedly, because she was nestled sideways in Jiang Feng's embrace, the towel covering her upper body had long since slipped off, leaving her completely bare!

As she extended her arm and lifted the blanket, the captivating scene was immediately revealed, causing Jiang Feng to freeze momentarily, quickly averting his gaze.