Chapter 162 (1/2)
Deep in the Act
Translator: Kotoni
Editor: Isalee
First Published on Chaleuria
Chapter 162
Gao Zhun's choice of words was ratherup a little' was faragainst the doorway of Gao Zhun's bathrooaped in astonishment as he watched the other ht reet ready for their dates ”Is that en, toner, and the likes…” A little embarrassed, Gao Zhun explained in a lowered voice, ”I was probably influenced by others in”Does it make your skin real smooth?” he teased
Gao Zhun became even more embarrassed As he hesitated over the bottle of essence in his hand, wondering whether he should open it or not, Zuo Linlin answered Fang Chi's question fro room, ”Of course it's smooth His skin is smoother than mine!”
Gao Zhun's face reddened in an instant He put down the bottle and snatched up a fragrance at randoan fiddling with a small wooden box on the washstand It was filled with neat rows of ear studs, bracelets, and rings Fang Chi's eyes fell on Gao Zhun's hand He watched as Gao Zhun fingered his accessories, transfixed by the sight of those tips running over the box's contents in a light caress A strange sensation stirred within hian to spread fro Chi as he put on his ear studs, the slight twist in his body pulling his glistening eyes, his cheek, and his shoulder into aChi's eyes, the hard, metallic stud penetrated the soft, tender flesh of Gao Zhun's earlobe ”Nothing…” Fang Chi replied Then he sed He did not understand as happening to him - he did not understand why he had become so damned nervous all of a sudden
Gao Zhun was finally ready As he brushed past Fang Chi on his way out of the bathroo around, he suddenly leaned towards Fang Chi When Fang Chi took a reflexive step backwards, he pressed in again Then, as if he were leaning in for a kiss, he tiptoed and inhaled near Fang Chi's te Chi's body He stared at Gao Zhun in disbelief, and Gao Zhun stared back at hi out or not?” Zuo Linlin gru Chi responded out of habit, ”Have you gone to the loo yet?”
”Oh, right!” She put down her bag and strode towards the bathrooot!”
She always used the bathroo Chi knew all too well He regretted it as soon as he uttered the reminder aloud and immediately turned to check for Gao Zhun's reaction Gao Zhun, however, was fiddling with his cuffs with his head lowered He seee between the was all about Zuo Linlin Gao Zhun and Fang Chi followed her everywhere, keeping her co Gao Zhun like a delicate fe Chi took on the task of carrying all of Zuo Linlin's shopping He did not allow the other s Gao Zhun rehout the day; histhat he was still affected by the incident at work, Fang Chi did not pay it too an to set, they went for a stroll by the river Zuo Linlin was so close to Fang Chi that they looked like a pair of lovers ”It's been such a long ti Chi re at him sideways, she continued with a question, ”You feel sorry for hi Chi turned around to look at the other hed and assured hilances that passers-by kept stealing at her, Zuo Linlin felt extreood about herself ”He's a selfish man Do you really think that he loves me at all? He does not To him, I'm just another addition to his collection, just like those chairs and paintings” She brushed back her long tresses in a world-weary manner as she continued, ”The only reason he relies on you is because he needs you He loves no one but hi Chi asked
”Don't feel sorry for hi her eyes at him, ”feel sorry for , a loud booo off The sky lit up briefly as a burst of pink stars sparkled cross the heavens As the sparks dimmed and burned out, a new burst took their place in the sky Everyone by the riverside stopped in their tracks to enjoy the display as groups of youngsters yelled out at the top of their lungs, ”Happy Qixi Festival!”1
The fireworks blossomed one after the other, and their reflections burst across the surface of the river The water and the sky seemed to have become one continuous canvas on which the fireworks painted their speckled splendor Surprised and delighted by the spectacle before her, Zuo Linlin could not help but seek out Fang Chi's enored her and headed off towards Gao Zhun