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"Turns out you have a cute side too!"
For such a long time, it seemed that he could only act like a normal person in front of himself and his family. At least his facial features were soft; when facing Ming Yi and the others, he was like an unmelting block of ice.
Xia Muxin straightened her posture and maintained her position, seemingly afraid to disturb his sleep.
However, at the moment she turned to look at the scenery, she failed to notice the slight curve of Shen Muhan's lips...
The next day, Xia Muxin got up early, and the first thing she did was hand her brother a piece of paper.
Ever since she had helped the people at the Brick Factory with counting, she had bought a stack of paper. She made her own pens, as her brother and the others couldn't read. Many times, she had to express her ideas through drawings.
"This..."
Xia Tieshu had just finished washing up when he saw his sister handing him a piece of paper. He took it and glanced at it, only to widen his eyes in surprise, pointing at the drawing and looking at Xia Muxin, unable to speak.
"Yes, brother, this is a human-powered Thresher."
Hearing the word "Thresher," everyone in the house gathered around, including Ming Yi and the others.
At that moment, Shen Muhan happened to bring in two large buckets of water. Seeing everyone staring at a piece of paper, he placed the wooden buckets down and was equally astonished when he saw the drawing.
"Sis, what are these made from? Also, it looks really complicated."
Songzi was seeing something so complex for the first time; he looked at his sister with admiration and bombarded her with questions.
The royal family has one too, but that thing is quite large and seems to be somewhat different from this one.
"Well, this one is a bit more complex in its construction. Like this part here is the frame, this is the foot axle, the footrest, the connecting rod, the large gear, the small gear, the roller shaft, the baffle, the spokes, and the threshing teeth. It also requires various welding and bolts for assembly. However, while plans are made in heaven, success depends on human effort. I believe that as long as we work diligently, we will succeed."
Knowing that everyone was currently at a loss, Xia Muxin pointed to the diagram and briefly introduced them to the basic components of the Thresher.
"Uncle, this Thresher's threshing drum requires a lot of iron and flat steel, and it needs chains as well. Those chains can't be too thin; can you help me get some?"
Yes, although she could draw out the entire frame, the manufacturing process required not only skills but also these materials.
"Of course. Just tell me in detail what you need—lengths, thicknesses, how to divide them up, and how to connect them."
The drawing was very detailed; even a single component was clearly defined. It was as if the Thresher had been miniaturized onto paper. With Shen Muhan's intelligence, he could understand it at a glance, yet he still wanted her to explain it in detail.
This invention was something no one in the entire Tianli Kingdom could have conceived... He couldn't help but steal a few glances at Xia Muxin.
"Alright."
Seeing his willingness, Xia Muxin's eyes sparkled like crescent moons.
A short while later.
"Now then, how do we connect this part?"
Shen Muhan successfully led Xia Muxin into her room. Fortunately, there was a small table inside along with two stools. At that moment, Shen Muhan placed the drawing on the table while Xia Muxin sat on one side, listening to Shen Muhan's fifteenth question.
"Uncle, are you having a brain short circuit today? Haven't I already explained this? I’ve never seen you so foolish before. Did you hit your head while fetching water and get knocked silly?"
Xia Muxin patiently stifled a few yawns, her eyes tinged with mild anger. Shen Muhan really had no shame in asking the same question over and over again. It wasn't that she wanted to belittle him; it was just that he was taking it a bit too far.
Seeing Xia Muxin getting angry, Shen Muhan sensibly touched his nose, wrapping an arm around her shoulders with a grin that was somewhat infuriating.
"You said it yourself: if you don’t understand, you should ask and learn. Now that I’m asking and learning, you have a problem with it?"
Look at his thick skin, bringing up her words to Songzi, clearly implying that she wasn’t a good teacher.
Xia Muxin glared at him fiercely before saying, "I’ll let Ming Yi in."
As she tried to break free from his arm to call for Ming Yi, Shen Muhan tightened his hold on her. His grip was strong yet gentle, keeping her securely in his embrace while his gaze locked onto hers.
"Min... mmm..."
Xia Muxin attempted to call out but as soon as she uttered a word, her lips were silenced.
He leaned down, kissing her urgently. The lack of finesse made Xia Muxin uncomfortable; it felt like something was blocking her mouth and nose, making it hard to breathe, and all she could manage were muffled sounds.
In the past few encounters, he had been careful and restrained. Shen Muhan found it painfully difficult to hold back. Although she was still young, he felt he deserved some benefits too.
However, the moment he touched her soft lips, he didn’t want to let go and could only clumsily nibble at her softness without any technique.
He held her hand restlessly, rubbing her back through her clothes, and somewhere else, there was a reaction, as if wanting more.
As an adult man, he certainly knew what this feeling was. A burning pain flashed in his eyes, but when Xia Muxin opened her mouth to bite down, he let her go.
Both of their breaths were a bit hurried. Freed, Xia Muxin gasped for air. Shen Muhan noticed her cheeks were flushed, not from shyness but rather from the discomfort of holding back. A hint of darkness flickered in his gaze as he gently patted her back with his large hand.
Xia Muxin didn’t dislike his touch; instead, she felt a flicker of anticipation. However, his technique was rather lacking and nearly suffocated her.
Yet she felt embarrassed by her own expectations. How old was she?
In modern terms, she had just started middle school; this was called puppy love.
Puppy love, you know that, Xia Muxin...
“Do you understand?”
Seeing Shen Muhan’s dazed expression was somewhat cute. Xia Muxin wiped her mouth and, with a glint in her eyes, pointed at the drawings on the table and teasingly asked.
Shen Muhan deliberately misinterpreted her meaning, his gaze locking onto her red lips, which seemed even redder than before and fuller too. The heat in his eyes flared up again as he said mischievously:
“What do you mean by understand?”
Xia Muxin glared at him with suspicion in her eyes. She rolled them at him, knowing that being with him would never be serious. Without saying a word, she stood up to leave but was pulled back into his embrace.
“Alright, I understand everything now. Let me hold you!”
He conceded, lowering his head, his hands encircling her slender waist. His chin rested on her shoulder as he inhaled the unique fragrance that enveloped her, lost in a daze.
Xia Muxin's lips curled slightly, responding to his embrace for the first time. Her small hand covered his that rested on her abdomen, but a mischievous glint flickered in her eyes.
Her delicate hand patted against the back of his hand, and Shen Muhan felt his body tense up, a growing discomfort below. Sweat beaded on his forehead when Xia Muxin said, "Uncle, your age is just right for a springtime awakening. How about I get you a female to relieve yourself?"
"Xia Muxin..."
Sometimes he really wanted to open this girl's head and see what was inside. She grasped everything else quickly, yet when it came to this matter, she was utterly clueless.
"Don't thank me, Uncle. There's a wild rabbit in the cage at the door, two bamboo rats, and a few wild chickens. I've checked their genders; they all seem to be females. I just don't know if they'll be enough for you to relieve yourself."
Seeing the green light in his eyes, Xia Muxin swallowed hard and hurriedly spoke before he could act. After finishing her words, she lowered her head and wilted.
Shen Muhan felt a dull ache in his forehead; this girl... he truly didn't know what to do with her.
Suddenly, he bit down on her Bai Xi's neck, applying slight pressure with his teeth.
Xia Muxin winced in pain, her brows furrowing tightly enough to crush a fly. She reached out to scratch and grab at Shen Muhan, but he remained unresponsive.
By the time he released her, several minutes had passed. Aside from his face, every exposed part of Shen Muhan's skin bore marks from her grasping; upon closer inspection, faint scratches were visible.
As for Xia Muxin, it was even more evident—there was a large mark on her neck, distinctly shaped and unmistakably a lip print.
Shen Muhan was extremely satisfied with his performance, smiling with a spring-like joy.
Xia Muxin glared at him, grabbed a nearby mirror to check her reflection, and then tossed the mirror aside as she climbed onto her bed, wrapping herself in the blanket while muttering in frustration, "I'm not going out."
Seeing her adorable yet sulky demeanor made Shen Muhan burst into laughter.
He then stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked out with his head held high.
"Wait, you can't go out either!"
Noticing his hand already on the door latch, Xia Muxin hurriedly called out to stop him.
When he turned back with a meaningful look, she felt like she could sink into the ground. The marks on his neck were the deepest; if he went out like that and their family saw him, they would definitely think...
After a moment of thought, she said, "The weather is getting cooler. I made a scarf for you. Wear it when you go out."
- End of Chapter -
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