"It's New Year's Eve tonight…"
Overlooking all of Shrek City from the hotel's glass window, Wu Feng watched the fireworks explode in the sky—the flames reflected in her crimson pupils.
"Another year's gone by."
Ning Tian smiled as she stepped out wrapped in a towel, pointing meaningfully at Wu Feng—it's your turn now.
"Sigh… Where's Su Wen?" Wu Feng looked everywhere but didn't see him. She hesitated, "He's probably busy with important stuff."
"Yeah," Ning Tian hesitated. "He's a Council Elder now—has to work extra hours, I guess."
"…"
Wu Feng walked into the steaming bathroom, undressed, and sank into the tub, letting her long red hair soak in the hot water, blowing bubbles and humming a tune.
By chance, her gaze slid to the clothes hanging on the wall… and she paused.
Had the clothes been changed out?
Wasn't she wearing her red-and-white Shrek Inner Court uniform? Why was it now such a revealing outfit—wings, a headband, leg rings, ankle bands, and…
"Ahhhhhh!!!"
"This is wrong!"
"This is so wrong!!"
Knock, knock, knock~
"Ning Tian, where are my clothes?"
Outside, Ning Tian stood expressionless: "I changed them."
From within the bathroom came a wail: "Then what's with these outfits?"
"Xiao Feng, didn't you say you wanted to be a maid? Tonight is your chance." Ning Tian smiled gently, arms around her chest.
If Wu Feng could see outside, she'd probably be shocked stiff.
Just moments ago Ning Tian had been strictly wrapped in her robe, but now, she was dressed in a pink angel getup, her long golden hair cascading over her shoulders, a bell on her neck. Even with just her face washed, she was as alluring as if lightly made up. On her long white legs she wore leg rings, and down—
Her white feet in high heels, faint blue veins visible, captivating and beautiful…
"Tonight?" Supported against the door, Wu Feng sat dazedly—slow as always, but even she sensed this night was special.
"Isn't this a bit… too fast…"
Her complaints came as delicate mosquito-whispers.
Even standing outside, Ning Tian could hear the shy girl's voice.
"Sigh, opportunity knocks just once…" Ning Tian sighed softly.
Only if it's all settled will she have a proper title—otherwise…
Shrek City.
Commercial District.
A handsome young couple wandered leisurely, attracting the amazed gazes of passersby. But the clothes on their bodies soon stifled any thoughts—Shrek Academy people, high-level ones at that, were not to be trifled with.
People could only sneak a longing glance before turning away.
"I've seen so many sights over the years, and I still haven't had enough…" Zhang Lexuan whispered nostalgically.
"With the right person by your side, you'll never get enough." Su Wen gave her a soft smile.
Lightly holding Master Sister's delicate hand, their eyes met, the air thick with intimacy.
"Xiao Tao and Luo Chen went out on an investigation mission…"
"Tonight, we…"
"Let's go to a hotel! This one—the Shrek Grand Hotel…" Su Wen proposed mischievously.
"Mm." Zhang Lexuan's cheeks turned red, falling silent.
Though already an old married couple, they still liked a bit of spice.
Su Wen's eyes narrowed.
An hour ago, he'd just escorted Ning Tian and Wu Feng around the snack street. Factoring in time to freshen up, that meant he needed to handle Master Sister within two hours before jumping back to Ning Tian and Wu Feng.
As to why this hotel…
Simple. Ning Tian and Wu Feng were right next door.
No other rooms were available.
He thick-skinnedly relied on his Sea God Pavilion Master's privilege to wrangle two vacant rooms from the hotel manager—one of Elder Lin's subordinates.
Elder Lin had eyed him with a teasing look he couldn't forget.
"Go on, go on, you young folks… playing all sorts of games…"
"But whatever you do, don't let Lexuan down. We all watched her grow up, just as we watched you."
"Whew…"
Exhaling deeply, Su Wen grasped Master Sister's hand and headed into the hotel. At reception, the stunned and admiring gazes of the attendant girl followed them as they took the soul powered elevator.
"Those women… They seem to admire you?" Zhang Lexuan murmured softly by Su Wen's ear.
Master Sister had a faint fragrance of jasmine.
Su Wen was feeling elated, answering nonchalantly, "Maybe. As Pavilion Master, having dinner with such a beauty is definitely newsworthy."
Being the master of time management was really no easy job.
The excuse for Ning Tian was urgent Sea God Pavilion business—let Yan Shaozhe take the blame, even if that old man hadn't a clue.
Of course, Master Sister wasn't so easy to fool. He'd have to sneak out to the other room after she fell asleep.
Surely the hotel's soundproofing was good enough…
"Really?" Zhang Lexuan smiled, saying nothing more, her eyes gentle as she let Su Wen lead her.
In the elevator, she lovingly straightened Su Wen's collar—her dark hair brushing his face, the scent invading his nose.
Soon enough:
Ding!
The elevator doors opened slowly.
The pair froze in the doorway.
Outside stood another couple—young man with golden hair, tall and handsome; the girl with long black hair, an exquisite beauty.
"What a coincidence…"
Bei Bei at once recognized Su Wen and grinned mischievously.
Tang Ya nestled up to Zhang Lexuan, sweetly calling her 'Sister Lexuan.'
The elevator doors closed again.
And soon, Su Wen and Zhang Lexuan stepped out.
"Seems last time we ran into them shopping too…" Zhang Lexuan blushed, just having heard Tang Ya whisper some… techniques. She'd always been a conservative, traditional girl, so why… did she have to hear such bold stuff?!!
With Su Wen before, things had always been quite conventional.
But tonight, perhaps…
They might break some boundaries.
Su Wen's mouth twitched—feeling the ever-hotter gaze from beside him, as if she would devour him whole.
Good thing those two were on the floor below.
If they'd been next door, things would have gotten really interesting.
And after all, those two were veterans. He remembered in the original work, they were notorious for their passion, even caught in the act by Huo Yuhao in broad daylight…
Bei Bei was shy, but Tang Ya was more like—'Old Lady this, Old Lady that', and…
Knock, knock!
A beauty appeared in a dark purple slip-dress, stepping out from the bathroom with high-heels revealing her toes. Using a towel to dry her hair, her beautiful face colored red in the dim light—whether from the heat or embarrassment, Su Wen couldn't tell, but she was incomparably alluring.
Her lithe figure, outlined by the silk, was a feast for the eyes.
Su Wen felt heat welling up.
He looked up, nodded slightly, and gave an approving smile.
Purple really did have its charm.
Someone was not lying.
"Do I look good?" Master Sister smiled lightly, leaning on the door. A flash of pale skin danced before Su Wen's eyes—the more her throat worked, the more she accidentally revealed.
"Whew…"
Su Wen swallowed hard.
He never tired of Master Sister.
Like a proud purple flower—distant and noble, beautiful yet untouchable…
Of course, that last part was meant to be broken.
Contrast—the real kind of beauty.
"Then your punishment is to look for a lifetime~" The beauty stepped forward in her heels, her delicate purple-tinted fingers gently touching Su Wen's forehead.
Pushing him down onto the bed.
Leaning over him.
The purple dress spread across Su Wen's legs—along with her slender, beautiful thighs.
The bed shook.
Ambiguity thickened…
"Has that guy still not come?"
Wu Feng huffed, arms crossed over her chest, a wave of movement rising and falling.
"Said something urgent at Sea God Pavilion, Principal Yan called him personally. Just wait a little longer, it'll be fine," Ning Tian said, arm around Wu Feng, smiling.
"You—how come you're more anxious than me?"
"I… I'm not anxious!!"
Wu Feng's face reddened instantly.
Not just for having her little secret exposed, but also because she was so close to Ning Tian.
The outfits had their effect.
Skin pressed together.
She could even feel Ning Tian's breath on her.
"…"
"Wait!"
Wu Feng suddenly froze. "Isn't there… a sound from next door?"
She moved closer, ear to the wall, cheeks turning redder and redder.
"Damn it!"
"Why—"
"Is this hotel's soundproofing so bad?"
Ning Tian was stunned as well.
But—strangely enough…
The sound was familiar…
Could it be?
No, no!
For two whole hours, they both listened, faces so red blood could drip.
At last, things quieted down.
Wu Feng finally came to life.
"That guy still hasn't—"
Suddenly, her words were cut off.
Su Wen's figure slowly appeared.
Blushing deeper still: "You, you… why are you so late!!"
"Had some trouble at Sea God Pavilion." Su Wen said sincerely.
"So we… can begin now?"
"…"
Who knew how long had passed.
Wu Feng, limp on the bed, didn't so much as want to move a finger, and Ning Tian was the same.
Su Wen smiled.
Just as he considered another round—
A soft presence came up from behind.
Startled, he turned to see Master Sister, smiling tenderly, "Why run from room to room? Wouldn't it be easier for me to come over?"
Su Wen: "…"
Throat working: "Master Sister?"
"Your acting is terrible. Besides, Tang Ya already told me—it's a suite, the rooms connect~"
"Sound carries."
Zhang Lexuan spoke gently.
Su Wen: "…"
No wonder!
He'd tried to block the sound earlier, but Master Sister had refused…
So she was waiting here?! No wonder Elder Lin eyed him teasingly.
Su Wen felt numb.
"It's alright…"
Zhang Lexuan's soft arms wrapped around his neck. "Since they're exhausted…"
"Now it's my turn…"
"I'll make sure…"
"Our Pavilion Master is well pleased."
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