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“This… isn’t appropriate, right?”

Having learned from past experiences, Peang Yayun felt a bit uneasy. She couldn’t quite figure out what game Shen Yuan wanted to play this time.

How to put it? Amid excitement and nervousness, there was a faint sense of expectation–afraid he’d not make a move, but also afraid he’d be reckless.

“What’s inappropriate about it? At most, it’s tit for tat. After I help you wash, you can help me wash.”

“But…”

“No buts.”

Shen Yuan cut her off, not waiting for her to agree, and directly pulled Peang Yayun into the master bedroom.

Peang Yayun was practically pushed into the bathroom. She felt she had been too naive, imagining she could take control before she came. Now, she realized she had completely underestimated Shen Yuan.

In front of a wolf like Shen Yuan, she was like a little lamb wishing to resist but inevitably being devoured… This shouldn’t be happening–she was clearly tough and commanding around other men.

“Wait, I didn’t grab my undergarments. Oh, and towels too.”

“No rush for the underwear yet. And as for towels, I have plenty here–all disposable.”

Shen Yuan opened the cabinet by the sink, revealing a neatly stacked pile of disinfected bath towels and towels. With all the NPCs visiting this master bedroom and bathroom every night, if everyone used his personal towels, there wouldn’t be enough space to hang them.

“Uh, okay.”

Peang Yayun grabbed a bath towel and face towel, walked over to the showerhead, and was just about to remove her clothes when she noticed Shen Yuan staring at her.

“How about I just wash you first?” Peang Yayun instinctively wanted to back out.

“Stop talking. Take it off yourself, or I’ll step in and do it for you. When you were wriggling just a moment ago while changing, didn’t it look seductive? Use that same move to remove your clothes.”

“But…”

Peang Yayun really wanted to argue that she hadn’t removed her inner garment while changing just now–whereas now, she would have to.

Biting her lip, she glanced at Shen Yuan’s cold and composed gaze. Feeling wronged, she bowed her head and started to act.

First came the shirt. That wasn’t too hard to remove, and it didn’t make her feel shameful. Then, carefully peeling off her vest. Now, only the black bra remained underneath.

Peang Yayun subconsciously used her hands to shield her chest, sneaking glances at Shen Yuan. Her cheeks were blushing bright red as she prepared to remove her pants.

“Now, face me,” Shen Yuan said flatly.

“Huh?”

Peang Yayun’s face turned pale. “Face you… That’s so embarrassing.”

“Hurry up, or I’ll do it myself.”

“Shen Yuan, you’re bullying me!”

“Heh, this isn’t bullying.”

Shen Yuan glanced at her Feel-good Index. Compared to 10 minutes ago, it had already increased by 1 point, meaning Peang Yayun was actually enjoying this playful tension.

“You’ve got 10 seconds,” Shen Yuan issued his final ultimatum.

Peang Yayun pouted helplessly and complied, facing Shen Yuan with her arms crossed over her chest and lowering her head in shame.

Shen Yuan suddenly thought of those training videos–each newcomer’s debut usually started with them undressing in front of a camera.

This scene now was eerily similar.

She had a slender waist, rounded chest, and fine skin glowing under the soft light.

Then, slowly, she started moving, untying her belt and carefully sliding off her jeans, revealing legs that were at least one meter long.

Peang Yayun had perfectly shaped legs–slightly full yet not thick, with smooth curves. Her calves were toned and lengthy, without bulging muscles or excess fat.

On top of that, after her recent dancing, her even complexion had taken on a faintly flushed hue.

What a stunning figure… Shen Yuan found himself getting a bit aroused.

“Is this good enough?”

Peang Yayun’s cheeks had turned beet red by now, the weight of shame pressing heavily on her.

Shen Yuan frowned and said coldly, “Good enough? Are you planning to shower while wearing your undergarments?”

“…”

Peang Yayun was actually experiencing her first time being in this state in front of Shen Yuan. During their first encounter at the start-up base, and even as recently as an hour ago, she had always remained dressed, at most rolling her pants up to her knees.

“I-I… feel so embarrassed.”

Peang Yayun held one hand against her chest and the other over her lower abdomen, not daring to lift her head toward Shen Yuan’s scorching gaze.

“Enough of that, let me do it for you,” Shen Yuan declared.

He moved forward, quickly removing her hands, and reached behind her with practiced ease to unhook her bra. Freed, the round curves bounced loose.

Peang Yayun bit firmly into her lip, squeezed her eyes shut…

…

…

More than an hour and a half later, Peang Yayun emerged from the bathroom completely exhausted. She collapsed onto the bed and quickly drifted off into what seemed like a lifeless sleep.

Shen Yuan changed into his pajamas, stretched lazily, and headed to the drink bar on the second floor. He grabbed a can of Coke from the fridge, popped the tab, and downed two big gulps.

“Ah, refreshing!”

His body, no matter how he ate and drank, always remained in peak condition. He didn’t need to worry, especially since he trained every two to three days.

Checking his phone, it was just past 10 o’clock. He wondered if Aisha and Shi Zhixuan had already gone to bed.

Walking toward the floor-to-ceiling window, he gazed out at the world. Silver Lake Bay glittered with rippling lights, while distant skyscrapers stood tall, their neon reflections painting the lake in vibrant hues.

He thought of Zhou Peiwei and Luo Bingying back in Yan City. Although they exchanged plenty of messages and calls regularly, he still missed them after such a long time without seeing them.

Picking up his phone, he noticed Zhou Peiwei’s unread messages.

16:45 [Scumbag, what are you up to?]

17:38 [Not replying again? You’re likely off fooling around somewhere, aren’t you?]

18:15 [I’m mad, come coax me.]

…

This girl was a bit clingy. If he didn’t reply, she’d throw a fit. She even tried calling him twice, but Shen Yuan had left his phone on silent and didn’t pick up.

Now that there wasn’t much going on, Shen Yuan dialed her back.