Chapter 180: Springtime
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Xi Mo heard this question from Ruan Yesheng, and immediately recalled the first time she swapped bodies with Ruan Yesheng, when she had dreamed of something related to Ruan Yesheng.
But that dream was too ridiculous.
In that dream, Ruan Yesheng, wearing Xi Mo’s appearance, was running on the beach, teasingly laughing and shouting ahead, “Come catch me, if you want your body back, come catch me.” Xi Mo, trying to get back her own body occupied by Ruan Yesheng, could only anxiously chase from behind, then woke up frightened by the dream.
Thinking of this, Xi Mo almost couldn’t help laughing, her eyes holding a trace of amusement.
“What are you laughing at?” Ruan Yesheng’s eyes were sharp, catching that hint of a smile in hers. “You didn’t dream anything strange about me, did you?”
“…No.” Xi Mo pretended to be serious, denying it.
Ruan Yesheng knew her too well and knew there must have been something, but Xi Mo stubbornly refused to admit it. She could only glance at her with a slight pout. Standing at the door, she really didn’t want to go into her own room.
Xi Mo also didn’t want to go back to her room. Almost out of nowhere, she asked, “Then… have you ever dreamed of me before?”
Ruan Yesheng froze.
She had liked Xi Mo since she was young. Over all these years, that feeling had grown deeper and deeper with time, until now it had completely engulfed her, impossible to escape. She cared about Xi Mo’s every move, following her like a shadow, thinking of her by day and dreaming of her by night. Of course, she had dreamed of Xi Mo many times.
But the most ridiculous dream was one she had a few days ago while staying at Xi Mo’s house. In the dream, Xi Mo acted like a domineering CEO, kissing her forcefully, holding her tight so she couldn’t move, and reciting CEO lines from memory. When she woke up, Ruan Yesheng had been quite shocked, but then she laughed herself half to death over it.
Recalling that dream now, she couldn’t help but let out a light laugh again.
Xi Mo saw through her and frowned. “Dreamed of me? Was it especially ridiculous?”
Otherwise, how could Ruan Yesheng be laughing like that?
“…No.” Ruan Yesheng mimicked Xi Mo’s earlier tone to deny it, teasing her. She really didn’t dare admit it, if Xi Mo knew, she would definitely get unhappy again. It's better to keep it in her heart and enjoy it secretly.
“Don’t have any weird dreams and ruin my image,” Xi Mo said a bit awkwardly. “No matter what you dream about me, I’m definitely not like that in real life.”
“What image?” Ruan Yesheng, tipsy from the wine, eyes glinting, asked. “A wooden block? Hm?”
She silently scolded Xi Mo, finding her so unromantic.
The words “wooden block” were spoken in a way that was both lingering and seductive. It not only tickled her ears but also made her heart flutter.
Xi Mo felt her soft call make her ears heat up.
She thought it was the so-called Dream Wine causing a light-headedness. Her heart was faintly unsteady, and she worried Ruan Yesheng might be tipsy too, it's not good to keep her standing at the door talking. So she said, “The owner said Dream Wine makes people drunk easily. It's best to sleep early. You should go rest.”
“Aren’t you the one who doesn’t believe in the owner’s Dream Wine?” Ruan Yesheng asked with a smile, “Saying it’s just a way to bundle rooms for sale, a business tactic.”
Xi Mo: “…”
“But the effect of this Dream Wine is just as strong as the owner said,” Ruan Yesheng felt a slight dizziness in her mind, still holding onto a romantic hope. Her reason told her it was impossible, yet she couldn’t help but wish it could come true. “Maybe the other things she said are true too, that you can dream the dreams you want.”
She really wanted… to dream of Xi Mo.
If what the owner said was true, that some dreams come from the heart’s deepest desires, that would be perfect.
Xi Mo… was her heart’s deepest desire.
She knew this thought was shameful, but she simply couldn’t control herself.
Seeing the faint infatuation in her eyes, Xi Mo thought she was quite drunk. She gently coaxed, “…Then I hope you dream the dream you want.”
Ruan Yesheng stared at Xi Mo without blinking, her gaze like reeds brushing over, softly tickling.
Xi Mo was almost a little nervous as she walked over and supported Ruan Yesheng’s body. “Are you drunk? I’ll take you back to your room.”
Ruan Yesheng was eager to stay with her a little longer. She wasn’t actually that drunk, but she took advantage of Xi Mo thinking she was, letting her body lean lightly against Xi Mo. Feeling her weight, Xi Mo held her more steadily and guided her toward Ruan Yesheng’s room.
A faint smile tugged at Ruan Yesheng’s lips. She lowered her head slightly and looped her hands around Xi Mo’s arms.
Xi Mo helped her sit on the edge of the bed. Standing beside her, she said, “Take a shower first. I’ll get everything ready for you.”
She was now unexpectedly caring for Ruan Yesheng, worried that she might be inconvenienced after getting drunk.
“Ah?” Ruan Yesheng had actually heard her clearly but pretended to be a little tipsy, her eyes half-lidded. “What… what did you say?”
To make sure Ruan Yesheng could hear better, Xi Mo bent down, leaning close and patiently repeating, “Take a shower. Wait here for a moment, I’ll get everything ready.”
Ruan Yesheng was secretly delighted. She only wanted to test if pretending not to hear would make Xi Mo lean in closer, and it worked exactly as she hoped.
“Okay.” She obediently sat and nodded.
Xi Mo glanced at her before going to prepare the bath. The room was already comfortably warm, but she worried Ruan Yesheng might feel cold, so she turned up the bathroom heater a bit. Then she grabbed a pair of slippers and squatted in front of Ruan Yesheng, gently holding one of her ankles.
Ruan Yesheng’s heart skipped a beat, and even her foot seemed to tremble slightly. She lowered her head to look at Xi Mo, eyes wide in surprise.
Xi Mo… was actually helping her take off her shoes?
Because Ruan Yesheng had pretended to be drunk earlier, Xi Mo seemed to believe she really was. Worried that someone might get confused while drunk, she naturally wanted to take care of everything for Ruan Yesheng and softly said, “I’ll help you take them off.”
Ruan Yesheng bit her lip, her eyes glistening as if they might overflow.
Xi Mo said nothing more. She gently held Ruan Yesheng’s ankle and slipped off one of her high heels. Ruan Yesheng’s ankles were pale and delicate, the slender curves beautifully contoured, and holding them in her hand brought an inexplicable warmth.
Xi Mo’s hand paused for a moment.
Then, keeping a straight face, she removed the other heel and helped her slip into the slippers. “All done. Go take your shower.”
The lingering sensation on her ankle faded. Ruan Yesheng reluctantly set her foot down, muttering a soft, drawn-out “Mm” as she walked toward the bathroom.
“Yesheng,” Xi Mo called after her.
Ruan Yesheng turned around.
“I’m not going back yet. I’ll stay here,” Xi Mo said. “If you need anything, just call me.”
“Okay.” Ruan Yesheng continued to feign drowsiness, but her heart was pounding wildly. She felt like it might leap out of her chest. She could hardly believe pretending to be drunk in front of Xi Mo had such an effect. This so-called wooden block seemed constantly worried about her.
Is this a dream?
Could it be that Dream Wine was real, and it was taking effect, and all of this was only in her own head?
Ruan Yesheng was not very drunk, but she did drink Dream Wine, and the warmth from the wine was slowly moving through her whole body. She could feel a faint daze.
Everything in front of her was too good, so good that she felt she could only feel this in a dream. She wanted to dream of Xi Mo, yet she was scared she was dreaming right now.
If it was real, it would be nice.
Now she was even greedier than wanting to dream of Xi Mo. She pushed her luck and did not know how to stop.
That faint daze pushed her. She reached out and pinched her own cheek, pulling it hard right in front of Xi Mo.
Xi Mo: “…”
When Ruan Yesheng pulled her cheek, it puffed up. Her mouth looked like it was holding a cherry. And the red at the corner of her eyes from the wine made her look both charming and a bit cute, making people want to poke that puffed cheek.
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After she pulled it, her cheek, which was always very pale, now turned red from the force.
Ruan Yesheng felt the pain, but she still doubted if she was in a dream. She raised her hand, ready to slap her own cheek to test it even more.
Xi Mo: “…”
…How is she this drunk? She is even hurting herself.
Xi Mo jumped in and grabbed Ruan Yesheng’s hand. “Yesheng, don’t do this to yourself.”
Ruan Yesheng tilted her head slightly, staring at her.
Xi Mo frowned, holding Ruan Yesheng’s wrist with one hand. She hesitated, then let her other hand reach up to Ruan Yesheng’s face, gently rubbing the skin there.
She asked softly, “…Does it hurt?”
“It hurts.” Ruan Yesheng wasn’t acting delicate now, when could Ruan Yesheng not be coquettish? She was practically dripping with sweetness.“…Rub a little more.”
“Mm.” Xi Mo nodded.
She rubbed a bit longer, her fingertips softer and gentler, afraid she might hurt Ruan Yesheng, yet her fingers were burning hot.
Ruan Yesheng’s gaze stayed glued to her. Her body trembled slightly, barely suppressing it. It hurt, yes, but when Xi Mo rubbed her face, it was also indescribably pleasant. Ruan Yesheng was certain in her heart, this wasn’t a dream.
After rubbing her face, Xi Mo finally withdrew her hand, slowly, as if unwilling to let go. “Go take a bath.”
Ruan Yesheng looked at her, eyes teasing. “Then don’t go.”
“I just said I’m not leaving.” Xi Mo replied softly.
Satisfied, Ruan Yesheng walked into the bathroom.
Xi Mo sat alone at the bedside, hands on her legs, sitting upright. Her eyes glanced at Ruan Yesheng standing in front of the bathroom glass, looking at her through it.
Xi Mo: “…”
The bathroom didn’t have any walls to block the view; instead, it was replaced with a transparent glass wall that faced the bed. Sitting at the bedside, one could see everything in the bathroom,.it was clearly a design for… enjoyment. The glass wall had a curtain, which could be drawn or left open, depending on the choice of whoever stayed the night.
For some reason, Xi Mo felt Ruan Yesheng’s gaze, and even through the glass, it was slightly hazy. She felt heat rise through her body.
Ruan Yesheng smiled at her, pressed the switch, and the curtain slowly closed automatically.
Xi Mo watched as the glass wall was gradually covered, Ruan Yesheng’s figure blocked bit by bit. She instinctively wanted to stand, but quickly realized it wasn’t right, and lowered her head, continuing to sit.
…What is wrong with her?
Stand up for what? Had she… gone crazy?
There was the faint sound of water from the shower, dripping and flowing, like rain pouring down.
Xi Mo heard it and turned her head, looking again at the glass wall. She didn’t know if the owner of the bar designed it on purpose. The curtain could cover the bathroom well, yet it still let some light through. This meant that with the bathroom light on, the person showering inside would cast a faint, hazy shadow on the curtain.
Ruan Yesheng’s figure, like looking at flowers in fog, showed a gentle outline on the curtain.
Xi Mo’s eyes almost froze.
Ruan Yesheng was showering, her hands moving along her body, sliding over herself. It was a normal action. Everyone showered like this. But to the one watching, it looked as if Ruan Yesheng was lightly touching herself.
Ruan Yesheng lifted her head. Her neck was long, like a swan lifting its neck.
Her hand moved from her neck downward, her fingers reaching her collarbone, then shifting to her shoulder.
And then… slowly going lower.
There was only the faint sound of water. The heat from the bathroom couldn’t reach outside. But as Xi Mo watched, she felt as if she could sense the damp warmth. Ruan Yesheng’s silhouette was like a shadow shown on window paper in the night, hazy like a dream, and her movements were so tempting that one couldn’t look away.
Xi Mo seemed bewitched, her gaze fixed.
When she came back to herself, she’d already watched for quite a while. Fully awake now, she realized she’d been staring at the shadow of Ruan Yesheng on the curtain. Her whole body shook, and she raised her hand and slapped herself.
…Sick!
Xi Mo covered her cheek that she had slapped herself and turned away. Her back went stiff, and she sat there staring at nothing, just waiting for Ruan Yesheng to come out.
….
Things weren’t that easy on Yu An’s side. Shen Qingbie drank the most. When Yu An held her and took her back to her room, Shen Qingbie’s steps were already floating, staggering like she was stepping on rolling clouds.
Shen Qingbie held onto Yu An and even giggled. “The ground today… it’s different. It feels like it’s made of water.”
Yu An: “…”
“It’s swaying.” Shen Qingbie laughed, her words mushy. “Am I walking on water? Did I walk on water? I’m so amazing.”
“Yes, yes.” Yu An was helpless, but she still went along to coax her. “Walking on water. Shen Heroine, so amazing.”
“Hehe.” Shen Qingbie giggled.
Her steps grew bolder, almost zigzagging everywhere. Each step was big, and Yu An quickly steadied her. “Walk properly.”
“I don’t want to. I don’t want to walk.” The drunkenness invaded Shen Qingbie’s mind. “I want to float.”
Yu An: “…”
“You won’t let me float.” Shen Qingbie got upset and muttered, “You’re not nice to me anymore.”
“That’s already not nice?” Yu An almost laughed. “Okay then. Float.”
“You have to float with me.” Shen Qingbie pulled at her.
Shen Qingbie had strength. Yu An was yanked and staggered. She had been holding Shen Qingbie to help her walk, but with that pull, it turned into Yu An being dragged forward instead. In a few steps they reached the bed. Shen Qingbie hugged Yu An and shouted, “No floating on water! I want to dive!”
Yu An was shocked. “Qingqing!”
Shen Qingbie held her tight, thinking she was about to jump into water, and let her body fall back.
The two of them fell onto the bed.
Shen Qingbie felt the blankets under her, soft and fluffy. She mumbled, “Did I go into the water? It’s soft… not quite like it. Is it a cloud?”
She was getting more drunk. Her words had no logic. Saying whatever that comes to mind.
Yu An’s body pressed on top of her, covering her. Her heartbeat was out of control. She looked at Shen Qingbie’s flushed cheeks, the sound of her own heart like a drum. She said in a low voice, “…Qingqing, it’s not water, it’s not a cloud, it’s… a bed.”
…A bed.
Yu An’s body also trembled a little, as if the word hit her.
What… what is she thinking?
“Bed?” Shen Qingbie’s eyes were pure and hazy from the alcohol.
That unaware charm was the hardest to resist.
Yu An quickly moved her eyes away.
She was afraid that if she kept looking, she might make a mistake.
“You’re this drunk.” Yu An’s body was still pressed on Shen Qingbie. She turned her head aside and said, “I told you not to drink so much. You didn’t listen and even ordered three glasses. The owner said the Dream Wine hits hard, and you still kept drinking, and so fast.”
“You mean I don’t listen?” Shen Qingbie was hurt. “You’re scolding me again.”
“…No.” Yu An explained softly. “I want you to… have a sense of limit next time, remember it, and not drink this much. Don’t drink without thinking. What if something happens?”
“What… what can happen?” Shen Qingbie lay under her. Her hazy eyes were confused, and her words were even more unclear from the alcohol.
Yu An: “…”
…What… what can happen?
Yu An’s breathing grew heavy.
“There’s only you here. You can… protect me. How can… something happen.” Shen Qingbie thought of how good Yu An always was to her. Her eyes brightened. Since Yu An was pressing on her, she naturally lifted her arms and wrapped them around Yu An’s neck.
Yu An’s whole body froze. “…Qingqing.”
This was her first time seeing Shen Qingbie from this angle, drunk like this, and even wrapping her arms around her. No guard at all, eyes filled with wine.
“Even if it’s only me here, something… could still happen.” Yu An had also drunk wine and even helped Shen Qingbie drink. The Dream Wine’s aftereffect was rising, and she was a little dazed. Her voice slipped out like sleep talk.
Shen Qingbie didn’t understand. “Only you here, and… something will happen?”
Yu An bit her lip.
Yu An, stop. What are you… thinking.
Shen Qingbie was still looking up at her from below.
Yu An shook her head, shaking away the thought she almost couldn’t hold down. “Qingqing, go take a bath fast. Soon you’ll be too drunk to wash.”
“Who said that? I… can move.” Shen Qingbie seemed to want to prove she could still wash. She twisted under Yu An’s body and moved.
Yu An: “…”
Yu An felt like her whole body was on fire, yet she was also shocked by her own reaction. She quickly pulled free from Shen Qingbie’s arms around her neck, stood to the side, and said, a bit serious, “Go wash.”
“You’re… mean to me again.” Shen Qingbie thought Yu An disliked her, which was why she wouldn’t let her hug her neck. “You won’t let me hug you. A'Yu, do you dislike me?"
“No.” Yu An’s mind was a mess. She gave Shen Qingbie a sweet date. “You just need to wash fast. I’ll carry you, alright?”
“Okay.” Shen Qingbie was happy again. She lay on the bed and opened her arms to Yu An.
Yu An swallowed hard, walked to the bed, scooped her up, and carried her to the bathroom. After going in, Yu An set Shen Qingbie down and prepared everything she needed for the bath. She reminded her, “Wash here. Don’t faint. I’ll wait outside.”
“…Oh.” Shen Qingbie entered the bathroom and started to undress, her body swaying.
“Can you… stand steady?” Yu An leaned close again. Her habit of worrying came back, and she reached out to support her.
Shen Qingbie was taking off a pullover. But she was too drunk, she grabbed the clothes and pulled up, and her head wouldn’t come out. She said anxiously, “A’Yu, you… help me, I can’t get my head out.”
Yu An found it funny and said softly, “Lift your arms.”
Shen Qingbie obeyed and raised her arms.
Yu An helped her pull off the clothes and said, “Do the rest yourself, okay?”
“Of course… I can.” Shen Qingbie muttered, “I usually take off my clothes myself, you never help me.”
Yu An, “…”
…This… this silly girl, what nonsense is she saying.
“…I’m going out.” Yu An lowered her head and walked out of the bathroom.
Shen Qingbie focused on taking off her clothes and didn’t respond. When Yu An left, she noticed Shen Qingbie was completely unguarded. She didn’t even plan to close the wall curtain, and her clothes were almost gone. Yu An got scared and rushed back, pressed the switch, and pulled the curtain closed.
“What… what’s wrong?” Shen Qingbie asked, confused. “Why… did you run so fast?”
“Why didn’t you pull the curtain to shower?” Yu An didn’t dare look at her body and turned her back, nervous.
“Oh, I didn’t… notice.” Shen Qingbie was very drunk. She didn’t know to be shy and didn’t mind being seen. She said, “The bathroom wall is glass, you can see the bed. It’s fun. The bar owner is amazing.”
“You actually know what fun is?” Yu An almost stammered.
“Of course I know.” Shen Qingbie knew about these things but didn’t care. “Isn’t it… like this? Two people rent a room, the glass wall doesn’t cover, one person outside watches the other shower, then gets turned on, and goes in to shower together. Even an idiot could see that, right? Besides, I’m not stupid.”
“Mm… you’re not stupid.” Yu An said helplessly.
“It’s no big deal.” Shen Qingbie said. “Now you’re staying here with me. You’re my close sister, you’re not gonna get turned on and walk in, so why be afraid?”
Yu An: “…”
…You’re not afraid.
…I am afraid.
Yu An didn’t say anything. She almost seemed to escape the bathroom and shut the door, but she didn’t dare leave Shen Qingbie’s room, afraid something might happen while Shen Qingbie showered alone. She stayed in the room instead.
….
When Ruan Yesheng finished her shower and came out, she saw Xi Mo with her back turned, head down, and thought she was looking at her phone. But when she walked closer, Xi Mo had nothing in her hands.
Ruan Yesheng smiled: “I thought you were looking at your phone.”
Hearing Ruan Yesheng’s voice, Xi Mo suddenly sat up straight. “No, I was… thinking.”
“Thinking about what?” Ruan Yesheng asked. “So focused?”
“Nothing.” Xi Mo said. “You finished showering, so I’ll… go back now.”
“Help me dry my hair.” Ruan Yesheng pretended to be drunk and looked at her. “I’m tired, and I’m really sleepy, I don’t… want to move.”
Xi Mo couldn’t say no when Ruan Yesheng looked at her like that. She took the hairdryer, let Ruan Yesheng sit at the edge of the bed, and stood beside her to dry her hair.
The warm air lifted Ruan Yesheng’s hair. Her hair was thin and soft, and it slipped through Xi Mo’s fingers.
“Is this distance okay?” Xi Mo asked.
“It’s good.” Ruan Yesheng narrowed her eyes and smiled.
When Xi Mo finished, she put the hairdryer away and was ready to leave. But Ruan Yesheng looked a little weak and suddenly fell back on the bed. She said, “Xi Mo, It… hurts.”
Xi Mo rushed back and leaned close. “Where does it hurt?”
“My… my head hurts.” Ruan Yesheng curled up on her side and secretly opened one eye. She said weakly, “This Dream Wine… it’s strong. I only drank one glass and I’m done. You… are you okay?”
“I’m fine.” Xi Mo quickly held Ruan Yesheng and tucked her into the blanket.
When Ruan Yesheng lay down, Xi Mo sat at the bedside. “I’ll go out and buy you some hangover medicine.”
“…No. It’s late outside, and this place is far from everything. It’s not safe for you to go out.” Ruan Yesheng said right away.
“Then I’ll ask someone in the bar if they have anything for the hangover.”
“I don’t want medicine. I can sleep… and I’ll be fine.” Ruan Yesheng said weakly. “But I’m scared I’ll wake up at night and want water, but I won’t have strength. If someone… was next to me to help me, that would be nice.”
Xi Mo: “…”
Ruan Yesheng curled up even more, looking pitiful.
Xi Mo let out a sigh. “I’ll… sleep with you.”
Normally, Ruan Yesheng’s eyes would be shining, but now pretending to be drunk, she only muttered softly, squinting her eyes. “…Xi Mo, you’re really nice.”
“…Then I’ll go take a shower and come back.” Xi Mo stood up. “Rest well.”
“Can’t you wash here?” Ruan Yesheng asked.
“…It’s not convenient.” Xi Mo said quietly.
“Why not convenient?”
“The curtain on the glass wall is see-through.”
“How did you know it’s see-through?” Ruan Yesheng lightly bit her lip and murmured, “You… saw?”
Xi Mo: “…”
She grew more cautious. “I… just glanced by accident.”
“Is my figure… not good?” Ruan Yesheng stared at her. “Just one glance?”
Xi Mo cleared her throat, unsure what to say, and only replied, “…I’ll take a shower, and come back soon, wait for me.”
Then came the sound of Xi Mo opening and closing the door.
Ruan Yesheng turned over on the bed, buried her face in the pillow, a smile curling at her lips, secretly happy she no longer had to hide.
Of course, she would wait.
…Impatiently.
Author's Note:
Ahhhhhhhhhhh, I can’t wait!!!!!!!!!!
Dream Wine really hides its power and fame!!!!
Ruanruan, you really are a charmer, your seduction skill is truly masterful, Xi Mo is about to be completely enchanted【.
Qingqing and A’Yu, things are about to happen【.
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