Chapter 44: Satisfactory To Her
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"Or how about you choose for me?" Ruan Yesheng suggested, "All of these are your riding outfits anyway, they must like being chosen by you."
Xi Mo looked at her with a hopeless expression.
Then Ruan Yesheng added softly: "And whatever you choose, I'll surely like it."
Xi Mo: "..."
Xi Mo had no choice but to pick out an outfit for Ruan Yesheng. Ruan Yesheng took it, ran her fingers lightly over the fabric, and smiled as she thanked Xi Mo.
The genuine joy on her face required no concealment; it seemed to overflow from her eyes, coloring her eyelashes, and showcasing her heartfelt pleasure.
Xi Mo looked at her once, then averted her gaze.
Ruan Yesheng displayed such a liking for that set of riding clothes. Having observed her in that admiring appearance, Xi Mo unexpectedly felt a trace of inexplicable warmth in her heart.
Like being continuously bathed in sunlight.
Xi Mo considered herself someone who had no one she particularly liked. From childhood to adulthood, she had seen too many good things, becoming somewhat numb to them. There wasn't any specific item she particularly favored; those things were too easily obtained for her. Therefore, her understanding of the word 'liking' wasn't clear to her. Perhaps she didn't know what true liking meant. However, she now realizes she somewhat likes seeing Ruan Yesheng like this.
Is liking a disease, can it be contagious too?
Seeing Ruan Yesheng still standing there without moving, Xi Mo couldn't help but urge: “ You're still not going to change? Do you want me to dress you?”
"I would definitely like it better if you dressed me."
Xi Mo sneered: "Then I definitely won't like it."
Ruan Yesheng took the riding attire over, walked to the dressing mirror, but didn't look in the mirror, and pretended to start taking off her clothes.
Xi Mo noticed something was off and immediately said: “Why did you suddenly start changing?”
Ruan Yesheng turned around, looking extremely innocent: “Wasn't it you urging me to change quickly?”
Xi Mo: "..."
This was originally Xi Mo's exclusive dressing room, and no one else could enter except her. Therefore, there was no need for an additional changing room here. Xi Mo had originally thought Ruan Yesheng would at least inform her before changing clothes and then ask her to leave. Unexpectedly, Ruan Yesheng was not reserved at all, so Xi Mo silently prepared to leave herself.
Ruan Yesheng saw her trying to avoid and said, “Actually, it's fine for you to be here. I don't mind. After all, it's your own body. Haven't you seen it countless times since childhood?”
Xi Mo stared at her for a moment upon hearing this, then walked out, closed the door, and sat outside and waited.
Ruan Yesheng chuckled, glanced at the mirror, moved away a bit, until the mirror couldn't capture her figure anymore, and then stood still.
She hung the riding suit to one side, closed her eyes, and systematically began removing her clothes. Only when reaching for the hung riding suit did she briefly open her eyes to locate its position, then close them again, concentrating solely on dressing without any distractions.
She had been doing this for a long time, always closing her eyes while bathing, undressing, and roughly putting on clothes. Once the clothes sufficiently concealed her body, she would adjust and tidy herself in front of the mirror. She knew that after swapping bodies, Xi Mo was particularly averse to her body being seen, having no privacy. During the first bath after the swap, Xi Mo requested Ruan Yesheng to close her eyes. At that time, Ruan Yesheng faithfully complied, which also surprised Xi Mo.
However, what Xi Mo didn't know was that in the days that followed, Ruan Yesheng made the same demand of herself, always closing her eyes, never attempting to peek into Xi Mo's privacy. Xi Mo's body, in a certain sense, remained blurred to her, heavily veiled, without any actual complete impression.
She respected and understood Xi Mo's feelings, and she was unwilling to let Xi Mo feel even the slightest embarrassment or awkwardness, even though Xi Mo was unaware of it, she continued to do so.
Indeed, closing her eyes to do these tasks had many inconveniences and took much time. However, it was achievable, akin to how a blind person gradually adapts to life in darkness after numerous practices. Each time she showered or changed clothes, Ruan Yesheng acted like a blind person. Gradually, she had grown accustomed to it and could now smoothly complete these basic life details with closed eyes.
After dressing up with her eyes closed, putting on the riding pants, and changing the shirt, Ruan Yesheng stepped in front of the mirror. She adjusted the shirt and pants, making them neat before putting on the vest.
After completing this entire outfit change, Ruan Yesheng glanced at the mirror and suddenly felt a bit dazed.
Previously, Xi Mo always seemed aloof, standing at a height and looking down, which made it difficult for others to approach her. Her beauty was something she couldn't conceal, even if she tried to restrain it. Even with her collar tightly closed, her natural radiance couldn't be hidden, captivating everyone's gaze, and leaving them unable to look away.
Thousands upon thousands of flashes converged, all focused on her.
Especially with her long legs and narrow waist, it truly suited this type of equestrian outfit, giving her a few extra hints of grace when she wore it. Ruan Yesheng looked at herself in the mirror, feeling more and more that Xi Mo would definitely suit this outfit's temperament better. Temperament was an inner thing; the exterior could be changed, but the temperament couldn't be altered.
Worried that Xi Mo might wait too long, Ruan Yesheng didn't spend much time. She opened the door, stepped out, and switched places with Xi Mo. These equestrian outfits were all tailored for Xi Mo's measurements. In theory, they might not suit Ruan Yesheng's body perfectly. However, as Xi Mo was just slightly taller than Ruan Yesheng and both had slender figures, the difference wasn't significant. Now, using Ruan Yesheng's body to try on the clothes, even if the riding pants were a bit long since they'd be tucked into the riding boots, it wouldn't be noticeable, so it didn't matter.
The only thing she found slightly uncomfortable was that Ruan Yesheng's body was too sexy, especially around the waist and hips. Bound by the riding pants, her curves were distinctly visible.
She considered herself quite satisfied with her own buttocks, yet unexpectedly, Ruan Yesheng's were even more... satisfactory to her.
Ruan Yesheng often danced, and dancers usually have high demands on their physique, especially those who excel in dance like her. Classical dance particularly emphasizes the flexibility of the body, requiring twisting, bending, precise hand movements, and positions that must align with the dance's rhythm and style. Ruan Yesheng's slender waist and well-shaped buttocks added an indescribable charm to her performance.
Xi Mo glanced at her figure in the mirror and thought to herself, Ruan Yesheng is really a disaster.
After changing clothes, Ruan Yesheng left her riding hat in the dressing room and didn't take it with her. Xi Mo took it out for her. Ruan Yesheng sat on the sofa outside, drinking tea. When she saw Xi Mo coming out, she quickly stood up and looked her up and down.
Xi Mo took a few steps and felt a bit weird being scrutinized by her. She asked, “What are you looking at?”
Ruan Yesheng thought about it for a moment, then pointed and said, “Isn't the riding pants a little tight here on the buttocks?"
Xi Mo: "..."
You really dare to say that.
Whose fault is that?
"Don't say those words." Xi Mo said.
Ruan Yesheng nodded: "Are you not comfortable with what you are wearing?"
"Okay," Xi Mo stared at her. "Actually, it's not that… perky. You don't need to be too proud."
Ruan Yesheng shook her head. "I'm not proud. I've always thought I was quite perky. This is just an ordinary thing for me, nothing to be proud of."
Xi Mo: "..."
Xi Mo pointed to the chest area of the shirt and said, “I don't know about other things, but I feel the shirt is a bit loose around the chest.”
Ruan Yesheng: "..."
Xi Mo explained: “To prevent any misunderstandings, I'd like to clarify that I'm not feeling proud. For me, it's just an ordinary matter and doesn't call for any pride.”
Ruan Yesheng: "..."
Ruan Yesheng finished her tea and then followed Xi Mo to Training Ground No. 3.
As previously arranged, only one staff member was present in the vicinity of Training Ground No. 3, preparing the saddle and bridle for the chestnut horse and taking it for a few rounds to loosen up. Upon Ruan Yesheng and Xi Mo's arrival, the staff member finished the preparations and left, leaving the training ground for the two of them.
The chestnut horse was a social horse, unlike the exclusive mount for one rider like Xie Zhui. Therefore, its temperament was gentle, especially since Xi Mo had visited the stables multiple times, making it familiar with her appearance. Now, Ruan Yesheng had no issues interacting with the horse. With Xi Mo's exceptional horsemanship skills, even though the current appearance was new to the chestnut horse, there were no problems.
Xi Mo led the horse, slowly wandering around the training ground's track, while Ruan Yesheng followed beside her, earnestly listening to Xi Mo's explanation of some riding essentials.
"For beginners, actually, the first challenge encountered is mounting the horse. Mounting might seem easy, but there are many things you have to pay attention to." Xi Mo halted the chestnut horse, holding the reins while also grabbing the stirrup, extending her left foot inside it: "Like this, the stirrup must be stepped on firmly. If you step into an empty stirrup and slip, falling could be very dangerous and might startle the horse. But also, don't step in too deeply; if it's too tight, it might trap your foot. If you fall and your foot gets caught, you'll be dragged along by the frightened horse and unable to break free. Remember this, okay?"
"Remembered." Ruan Yesheng learned the whole process earnestly. When Xi Mo glanced at her while asking the question, Ruan Yesheng smiled back at her.
"After firmly placing your left foot in the stirrup, exert force with your right foot to leap upwards. Utilize the force generated by your right foot to mount the horse, swinging your right leg swiftly over the horse's back and onto the other stirrup. Once there, ensure stability, holding onto the reins throughout; they are your safety precaution," explained Xi Mo while demonstrating the mounting technique to Ruan Yesheng.
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She exerted force from her feet, made a slight flip, and effortlessly leaped onto the horse's back, looking down at Ruan Yesheng from above.
The training ground was spacious, with the clear sound of the wind. Ruan Yesheng looked up at Xi Mo and could see the bright sunlight perched on the silhouette of her hat.
The sky is very blue.
She is also fine.
"Did you see it clearly?" Xi Mo asked Ruan Yesheng.
“I saw it clearly."
"The principles of dismounting are the same as mounting; however you get on, you get off the same way, just reverse the order. Take your right foot out first." Xi Mo dismounted and handed the reins to Ruan Yesheng. "Give it a try."
Ruan Yesheng took the reins, standing on the left side of the chestnut horse, seeming a bit hesitant.
"Are you a little scared?" Xi Mo observed her expression.
Ruan Yesheng appeared a bit softened in her expression and admitted, “I'm a bit scared. I've never ridden a horse before, but I've seen some people fall off a horse. What if I'm not prepared and I fall off, getting hurt and leaving a scar?”
Xi Mo always thought Ruan Yesheng was quite brave. Back in school, during the rehearsal of a large-scale drama, with a large crowd of spectators below, among them were some renowned veterans in the field. Many classmates felt a bit of stage fright upon entering, fearing they might make mistakes during the performance and become a laughingstock. However, Ruan Yesheng didn't display any nervousness or fear. It seemed as if she was born for the stage. As she stepped into the center of the stage, the spotlight on her was brighter than the stage lights itself, radiating confidence in her eyes. Her mastery of lines and body language were all utterly natural.
Now, Xi Mo found Ruan Yesheng's expression a bit unusual.
Then Xi Mo suddenly paused again.
Considering Ruan Yesheng's character, how could she be worried about falling off the horse before even getting on it, and concerned about possibly getting a scar from such a distant possibility?
If Ruan Yesheng falls and hits something, it won't actually be her own body, but…
Xi Mo thought of a possibility that Ruan Yesheng was worried about. After a moment of silence, her tone softened: “Don't worry, it's quite simple, and I'm here. I won't let you fall, trust me.”
She walked closer, grabbed the stirrup, and said, "Come on, step on it, and I will support you."
Ruan Yesheng felt the gentleness in Xi Mo's actions, which made her heart beat faster. Lifting her left foot, she placed it into the stirrup. Xi Mo handed her the reins and repeatedly instructed her to hold them firmly. Ruan Yesheng gripped the reins tightly with her left hand, feeling both happy and a bit nervous. Her right hand couldn't help but rest on Xi Mo's shoulder.
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