Shen Shanshan, who was carried ashore by Xin Yi, kept coughing until she spat out several mouthfuls of water, finally collapsing exhausted onto the grass by the lake, gasping for air.
"I told you not to jump, but you didn't believe me. That was so dangerous; you almost drowned," Xin Yi said as he sat down on the grass beside her. Seeing Shen Shanshan's condition, he couldn't bring himself to scold her too much.
"Heh heh," Shen Shanshan surprisingly managed to laugh. "With you by my side, I know nothing will happen to me. You would save me, right?" She turned her head and blinked her beautiful big eyes at Xin Yi.
"Of course I would save you. I would save anyone in that situation. Would I just stand by and watch you drown?"
"Xin Yi, can you stay by my side like this for a lifetime? Just like earlier, whenever I'm in danger, you can save me," Shen Shanshan said, her eyes filled with infatuation as she stared at Xin Yi, waiting for his response.
"Cough cough, Shanshan, look at us; we're soaked through. Let's hurry back and change clothes. Although we won't catch a cold in this weather, being wet is uncomfortable," Xin Yi pretended not to understand Shen Shanshan's words and changed the subject.
"Alright, but I'm too weak now. Can you carry me?"
"Isn't that inappropriate? There are so many people in the farm," Xin Yi said awkwardly. It wasn't a big deal for him, but Shen Shanshan was a young lady after all.
"What’s wrong with that? When we came over earlier, everyone thought I was your girlfriend. Are you worried about what others might think?" Shen Shanshan pouted in anger and turned her head away.
"That's not what I meant, Shanshan. I'm just worried it wouldn't be good for you. What do I care? I'm just a single guy; there's nothing to be afraid of."
"Then that's fine! They are willing to carry you; they aren't afraid of what others say. What do you have to be afraid of?"
"Okay then, get up. I'll carry you back."
"No way! I'm too weak; help me up," Shen Shanshan insisted playfully, lying on the grass and reaching out her hand to Xin Yi.
Xin Yi had no choice but to support her shoulders and help her stand up slowly. At that moment, it felt like Shen Shanshan had no bones left in her body. As he supported her shoulders, she leaned into him completely, resting against his chest. So rather than supporting her, it was more accurate to say he was holding her. Breathing in the faint fragrance emanating from Shen Shanshan and feeling the warmth of their closeness made Xin Yi's heart flutter. He became gentler in his actions. Although Shen Shanshan had steadied herself, Xin Yi still hadn’t realized he needed to let go; they stood there embracing each other.
Seeing that Xin Yi was gently holding her without letting go, Shen Shanshan felt blissful. Just as she prepared to lean her head against his broad chest to savor the feeling of being cherished by someone she liked, Xin Yi suddenly released her: "Oh, we should go." With her head leaning against nothing, Shen Shanshan clenched her delicate fist in frustration and thought to herself: "Damn Xin Yi! Clearly he has feelings for me but pretends to be serious. Let's see how long he can keep this up!"
Xin Yi half-squatted in front of Shen Shanshan, extending his hands backward. "Come on, hop on."
Shen Shanshan was still angry about what had just happened. She deliberately paused, waiting for Xin Yi to be caught off guard before suddenly jumping onto his back. Xin Yi took two or three steps forward to regain his balance, realizing he had fallen for her trick again. This girl was clearly light and agile but pretended to be delicate. Shen Shanshan lay her entire body against Xin Yi, crossing her arms around his neck. Her head tilted close to his ear, warm breath gently flowing against his neck and ear, while her damp hair hung down, brushing against the muscles of his neck with each step he took, especially the two prominent peaks behind her, rubbing against Xin Yi's back through the thin fabric of his shirt. Although he was no longer an innocent youth, Xin Yi couldn't help but feel his heart race and swallowed hard.
On his back, Shen Shanshan had never let a man touch her since she became an adult, let alone lying fully on a young man. However, what excited her the most was that this man was someone she had secretly admired for over a decade. She felt fulfilled and happy; even if life were to stop at this moment, she would have no regrets. But as the friction from Xin Yi's movements continued, and she inhaled the unfamiliar scent of his body, another strange feeling crept over her entire being, like millions of ants crawling all over her or someone gently brushing a soft feather across her skin—itchy and tingling. She longed for this sensation to become stronger and more intense so that she could melt completely... As this desire grew stronger, Shen Shanshan realized what she was feeling. Although she had never experienced it before, it didn't mean she was completely ignorant of matters between men and women. Her face flushed with embarrassment as she scolded herself internally: "Shen Shanshan, how shameless can you be to think of such things!"
Throughout their journey, both were lost in their thoughts and said nothing. The nearby farmers did not come over to greet them but exchanged knowing smiles as Xin Yi passed by, as if saying, "We understand." This gaze and smile made both Xin Yi and Shen Shanshan feel awkward and embarrassed; what started as an accident had turned into an ambiguous situation in front of everyone.
After returning to the small building and setting Shen Shanshan down, Xin Yi began to worry. Shen Shanshan was soaked through, but he had no women's clothing available. What should he do?
"Shanshan, I don't have any clothes here that you can wear. What should we do?"
"How would I know? This is your house; if you can't figure it out, what can I do?" Shen Shanshan stood on the floor, still blushing as she looked down and nervously twisted her fingers.
"How about this: can you try wearing my clothes?"
"That won't work! Even if the outerwear fits, the inner... well, that definitely won't do." The blush on Shen Shanshan's face deepened as she spoke.
"What should we do then?" Xin Yi spread his hands in despair. "Should I go borrow a set from a nearby farmer for you?"
"Forget it; do you have clean sheets?" Shen Shanshan didn't want to wear someone else's intimate clothing, and she couldn't ask Xin Yi—a grown man—to buy something for her. So she came up with an idea.
"I do have some, but what use is that?" Xin Yi was puzzled.
Shen Shanshan smiled mysteriously. "You don't need to worry about that; just get them for me."
Xin Yi opened the wardrobe and pulled out a clean striped sheet to hand to Shen Shanshan.
"Do you have a safety pin?" Shen Shanshan asked again. Xin Yi found a few safety pins and handed them to her.
"Alright, I'm going to take a shower first." Shen Shanshan smiled at Xin Yi and walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind her. After a while, Shen Shanshan's head peeked out from the slightly opened door, and she called to Xin Yi, "Xin Yi, do you have a clean towel? Give me one!" After saying that, she closed the door again.
Xin Yi found a clean towel and knocked on the bathroom door. The door opened a crack, and a delicate arm as white as lotus root reached out. Xin Yi handed over the towel, which was taken back inside, and the door closed again. Xin Yi thought to herself, "This girl really trusts me; she probably opened the door without even putting on her clothes."
The sound of water in the bathroom gradually diminished. After a while, Shen Shanshan opened the bathroom door and stepped out. She was wrapped in a bedsheet from her chest down, but she had wrapped it skillfully; the striped bedsheet looked like a fitted cheongsam, outlining her curvaceous figure. From her chest down to above her hips, Shen Shanshan had pinned it tightly with safety pins, accentuating her impressive bosom and rounded backside. Her hair was styled up on her head, exposing her collarbone, fragrant shoulders, and long neck above the chest area. Her skin glowed like cream, with a pearlescent sheen. The curve of her calves down to her ankles was graceful; her delicate skin was taut without an ounce of excess flesh. Her small feet were not exactly three-inch golden lotuses but were exquisite like beautifully carved jade. At that moment, Shen Shanshan exuded an alluring sensuality that magnetically drew Xin Yi's gaze, leaving him momentarily stunned.
"Hey..." Shen Shanshan covered her mouth and laughed: "What are you looking at? Is it that good-looking?"
"Uh-huh, it's beautiful," Xin Yi quickly diverted his gaze and awkwardly smiled: "I'm going to wash up too." With that, he grabbed his clothes and hurried into the bathroom without looking back.
The lingering scent of shampoo and Shen Shanshan's body fragrance filled the bathroom. Xin Yi dared not let his thoughts wander; he had already lost composure in front of Shen Shanshan earlier. He quickly rinsed off and dressed before exiting the bathroom.
Shen Shanshan leaned against Xin Yi's bedpost; the earlier commotion at the lake had exhausted her completely, so she unknowingly succumbed to sleep. Sleeping Shen Shanshan had a unique charm; her delicate face bore a faint smile, with the corners of her mouth slightly upturned. Her rosy lips were plump and inviting, making one feel an irresistible urge to kiss them. As she slipped down slightly in bed, the edge of the makeshift cheongsam blanket had rolled up to her thighs. Thinking about what lay beneath that blanket... a rush of heat surged through Xin Yi as he felt a significant change in his body. He quickly turned his head away, not daring to look again.
After calming his racing heart, Xin Yi grabbed the blanket from the bed and gently covered Shen Shanshan with it. However, this action startled Shen Shanshan awake. She quickly sat up and looked down to see that the blanket had rolled up to her thighs. In a hurry, she pulled it down, but this action inadvertently dislodged the safety pins holding it in place. With a swish, the entire blanket fell from Shen Shanshan's body to the floor...
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