242. A Man Can’t Say No!
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Lin Nan sat at the dining table with a serious expression, eyeing the rich porridge in front of her, only to lift her head and glance at Chen Yao beside her.
Suddenly, memories from last night and that dream flooded back, causing her face to flush red as she awkwardly lowered her head to sip the porridge.
“Nan Nan, we’ll be leaving at 8 AM from now on and won’t be back until 11 PM,” Aunt said, strutting through the dining room in her departure outfit. “Everything you need is in the fridge. If you run out, just give me a call.”
“Got it, don’t worry!”
“Make sure you eat well at home! Balance your meals.”
“I know.” Lin Nan replied with a smile, discreetly casting a newly unlocked magic spell on Uncle and Aunt.
With a gentle ripple of magic, she could “see” a soft film, like a raincoat, enveloping their skin. That eased her mind, and she waved them off with a smile.
They shouldn’t catch anything now, right?
Worrying, she shot a glance at Chen Yao, thinking if it weren’t for him giving in too quickly, she wouldn’t have to embarrass herself by using that spell.
Who knows what she dreamed about last night!
They both silently agreed to avoid discussing what happened, mainly because Chen Yao was still fuzzy and confused while Lin Nan was just plain shy.
After finishing breakfast and cleaning up the dishes, Lin Nan hurried off to take a shower.
The dream from last night left her underwear sticky and uncomfortable, and to top it off, Aunt Flo decided to visit, staining her pajamas red… Luckily, her pajama set was made of thick plush material, so not much got onto the sheets.
There was no way Aunt could find out, so Lin Nan planned to wash everything as soon as she finished showering.
Chen Yao finished his meal early, his mind still filled with confusion. As he saw Lin Nan leave, he got up from the table and headed back to his room.
He had never really been close to girls, so he was quite puzzled by Lin Nan’s behavior last night.
And seeing her sleeping figure this morning…
Maybe he was just being improper. Lin Nan had only recently become a girl; how could she possibly think about those things?
Chen Yao wasn’t much of a shut-in; he enjoyed gaming but also played sports regularly. But with the pandemic, he didn’t dare step outside, and gaming had begun to bore him a little.
Sitting in front of the computer, he aimlessly scrolled through today’s news to check up on the latest pandemic situation when he heard the door creak open. Turning around, his jaw dropped.
Lin Nan had changed into a snug, high-neck white sweater with pronounced curves in the front, and her low-rise jeans showcased her lovely figure perfectly. This outfit revealed every delicious inch of her curves.
“Eyes to yourself!” Lin Nan shot him an annoyed glare while rubbing her hair with a towel, then strutted over to the nightstand and grabbed a khaki trench coat to throw on.
As the trench coat covered her figure, Chen Yao reluctantly shifted his gaze back to the computer.
Why did his mom buy her a trench coat?
Lin Nan had only started developing in September or October, and she was doing remarkably well for just half a year.
He grumbled inwardly before glancing back at Lin Nan sitting up on the bed, lamenting that her short hair was a bit of a bummer.
If only she had long hair.
“Chen Yao, how does your family heat water? I just checked the kitchen and didn’t see a kettle.”
“Must be in the cupboard? Can’t you just drink bottled water?”
Chen Yao’s family had several cases of bottled water, usually boiling a kettle during the day and keeping most of it in a thermos. Most of the time, they just drank cold bottled water.
But Lin Nan had Aunt Flo visiting today.
Her lower belly felt a bit chilly and painful; while it was much better than before, it was still an unpleasant experience.
Chen Yao turned back, noticing Lin Nan’s slightly annoyed expression. “What’s wrong? Aunt Flo’s here?”
With a nod, Lin Nan flopped back onto the bed, grouchily rubbing her tummy.
“I’ll boil some water for you.” Chen Yao got up and left the room, only to return seconds later. “If Aunt Flo is here, try not to touch cold water. I’ll make lunch!”
“I still need to do laundry!”
“Let me help with that?”
“Get lost!”
Lin Nan didn’t want him to see the bl**d stains on her pajamas.
Her tone was sharper than usual, but Chen Yao didn’t mind. “Fine, I’ll get you two buckets of warm water, and why bother hand washing when you can use the washing machine?”
“Washing two pieces in the machine is a waste of water!”
She casually shot back, then rolled onto her side, curling up and playing on her phone.
These jeans were a little too fitted for her; while they had good stretch, she still worried about them ripping if she moved too much…
After lying still for a moment, she recalled last night’s dream.
That dream was probably a snippet of Lilith’s revelry, with her somehow becoming Lilith in the dream.
Truth be told, she rarely had dreams like that even when she was a guy, so she was shocked that not only did she have one, but it was quite enjoyable…
Yikes, thankfully she woke up before anything serious happened.
Lin Nan felt like her mind had been tainted by Lilith.
Opening the bedroom window, she let in some air, which was almost suffocating, always carrying a hint of Chen Yao’s scent.
Just as she was about to leave the room, Chen Yao entered carrying a thermos.
“Here’s your hot water and warm compress. I filled one bucket of warm water for your laundry on the balcony, and I’m still filling the second.”
He stepped aside for Lin Nan to pass, placing the items on the cabinet, and instructed, “If Aunt Flo’s here, avoid drinks. After you wash your clothes, just lie down for a couple of days.”
Lin Nan was annoyed by all the nagging and didn’t respond, sulking as she walked to the balcony.
Chen Yao turned back to watch her retreating figure, completely baffled.
He had heard that girls could get moody when it’s that time of the month, but what did he do to deserve this?
Her silent, serious face was infuriating; it made him less inclined to probe further. After all, it was just Aunt Flo’s issue—it would pass in a couple of days.
Partially lying on the bed, Chen Yao yawned, feeling that peculiar floral scent in the room becoming more intense.
What a bl**d-boiling situation for a young guy to be living with a girl he likes, especially when she keeps playfully teasing him, while he has zero guts to take action. In just a few days, he felt like he was reaching his limit.
If this continued and he still didn’t manage to win Lin Nan over, he might just end up clinically impotent.
“Chen Yao, how about fried rice for lunch?”
Lin Nan’s voice suddenly floated in from the balcony.
“Let me handle it?”
Moments later, she appeared at the bedroom door, giving him a disdainful look. “Can you even do that?”
For some reason, hearing those three words really irked him.
“Why don’t you try and see if I can?”
“?” A question mark popped up over Lin Nan’s head, but she quickly understood his point. Her expression darkened as she turned and walked away. “Pervert!”
