Chapter 319: Chapter 319: Bathtub Kiss

Hearing Xing Che’s name, the gentle expression on Si Jin’s face faded a little, replaced by a somewhat peculiar look. He looked down at the person in his arms, pondering for a moment before speaking in a slightly hoarse voice. "I bumped into him meeting privately with Xu Chengyuan’s confidant. The two talked for a long time. He saw me too, but his expression at the time was full of vigilance and defensiveness, which is why I felt something was wrong with him. Bai Ye probably noticed something was off as well, which is why he specifically warned us."

Yun Sheng’s heart skipped a beat. As she carefully recalled her encounter with Xing Che just now, the more she thought about it, the more out of place it felt.

Back in Zone 10, Xing Che had always been very proactive. He was constantly clinging to her, completely disregarding how others looked at them. He had been obsessed with becoming her Sentinel. Every time he saw Si Jin and Bai Ye approaching her, he would get fiercely jealous, his possessiveness straightforward and passionate.

But when they met again today, Xing Che had become far too aloof. Although he still subconsciously protected her, his attitude was distant and strange. He had completely lost his previous eagerness, acting like a completely different person.

She felt increasingly unsure, wavering a little. Subconsciously, she turned to look at Si Jin, instinctively wanting to rely on him and hear his opinion.

"I didn’t even see him downstairs at the hospital just now. Do you think... I should reach out to him and ask what exactly is going on?"

Hearing this, the expression on Si Jin’s face paused slightly. He tightened his arm around her and gently held her hand, his fingertips rubbing against her knuckles. He remained silent for several seconds before speaking in a calm tone.

"You can try contacting him and asking. Regardless, he really did protect you sincerely before. There’s no need to immediately categorize him as the enemy." As he said this, a hint of cautious consideration was hidden in his eyes. "But we must be on guard. He knows my true identity, and he is an SSS-level Sentinel. Once someone like that defects and becomes a threat to us, the fallout will be extremely tricky and troublesome. It is very necessary to test his attitude and see what exactly is going on with him."

Yun Sheng obediently nodded, taking his words to heart. She then lowered her head and raised her wrist, tapping open her terminal interface. She planned to find Xing Che’s contact information and ask him about his situation herself. But just as her finger was about to touch the screen, her wrist was suddenly and firmly pressed down by a warm hand.

Yun Sheng froze. She subconsciously raised her eyes, looking at Si Jin in confusion. Before she could ask, Si Jin’s arm suddenly tightened. He gently grasped her waist and flipped her around.

Fine splashes of water were kicked up and fell softly. The sound rippled through the quiet bathroom, mixing with the dense, steaming heat to create an incredibly intimate atmosphere. Yun Sheng met Si Jin’s deep eyes. Before she could even steady herself, the man’s kiss landed heavily on her lips.

He held her waist firmly as their bodies pressed tightly together. Immersed in the warm water, the comforting heat spread across her skin and seeped into every fiber of her being. The gentle burble of the water became their most secret background noise.

He kissed her slowly and deeply, tenderly tracing the contours of her lips. The calmness he had shown when discussing the issue with Xing Che faded away, leaving only an overflowing affection. Yun Sheng’s mind instantly trembled from the kiss. Her fingertips rested weakly on his shoulders as she leaned softly into his embrace, allowing him to pull her deeper into the sensation.

The warm water swayed and rippled around them, enveloping their intertwined breaths. In the narrow bathroom, the heat continued to rise. Yun Sheng completely melted into Si Jin’s arms. Her mind felt hazy and feverish, her entire body so soft she didn’t have a single ounce of strength left. In a daze, she felt him lift her steadily, carrying her out of the warm bathwater.

Si Jin grabbed a soft bath towel. His movements were gentle and meticulous as he patted away every drop of water from her body. His touch was so light, as if he were afraid of hurting her; every single gesture was filled with cautious, tender cherishing. After drying her off, he helped her into a loose, soft bathrobe and tied the belt. He then swept her up into his arms, stepped out of the bathroom, and returned to the bed in the bedroom.

He lay down on his side, and Yun Sheng nestled right into the crook of his arm. His palm rested gently against her back, soothing her with tender strokes. The lingering heat on Yun Sheng’s cheeks refused to dissipate. Her entire face was flushed red, the translucent, rosy tint spreading all the way to the tips of her ears. Even her neck was dyed with a faint crimson. A lingering layer of mist still veiled her eyes, leaving them wet and glossy. Her gaze was a little unfocused; she hadn’t completely recovered from their intimacy just now.

THUMP THUMP THUMP. Her heart was pounding wildly in her chest, the rhythm fast and frantic. It took a long while for it to slowly settle down. Finally catching her breath, Yun Sheng was just about to say something to Si Jin when the terminal on her wrist suddenly rang out abruptly.

She lazily lowered her eyes to glance at the caller ID. When she saw the name "Su Wan," her brows furrowed subconsciously. She wondered what it meant for Su Wan to call her at this hour. Had they already returned to the Lin Family, realized she wasn’t there, and were simply calling to ask where she was? Or did they already know that something had happened to Lin Yueyao, and were specifically calling to probe and interrogate her?

Countless thoughts churned in her heart. Yun Sheng’s fingertip hovered over the terminal, hesitating to press the answer button. A few seconds later, the ringing stopped on its own. But before she could breathe a sigh of relief, the other side immediately called back. In the overly quiet bedroom, the crisp, repetitive ringing sounded exceptionally harsh.

Yun Sheng’s brows furrowed tighter and tighter, a sense of annoyance slowly spreading in her heart. Right then, a warm palm gently covered her forehead. His thumb tenderly rubbed her skin, slowly smoothing out the crease between her brows. Si Jin’s voice fell softly by her ear, deep and gentle, instantly dispelling all the restlessness and frustration in her heart.

"If you don’t want to answer, then don’t. Stop frowning. Yun Sheng, I don’t want you to always be unhappy because of their affairs."

His tenderness was far too soothing, and Yun Sheng’s tense heart instantly relaxed. She shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness. "It’s fine, I should just answer it. I need to hear what they actually want to say. Hiding isn’t a solution anyway."

Since no one answered the first call, they had immediately dialed a second time. This urgent and domineering attitude made it clear they wouldn’t give up easily. If she simply ignored it, who knew what kind of fuss they would kick up? They might even try every means possible to show up at her door, which would only be more troublesome! Thinking of this, Yun Sheng directly pressed the answer button.

"Yun Sheng, where are you? Return to the Lin Family immediately."

Lin Zhenye’s cold, strict voice smashed straight through the line. His tone was laced with obvious anger and packed with an intense, oppressive weight.

Yun Sheng paused for a moment before responding in a flat tone. "Is something the matter? I’m a bit tired today, so I’m already resting."

The other end of the line was silent for a few seconds. Soon after, an even colder, sterner, and more questioning voice came through again.

"Yun Sheng, did Yue Yao’s accident have something to do with you? Was it not enough that you stole Bai Ye away and pushed him to break his engagement with Yue Yao? Now you’ve actually done something so excessive to her! I don’t care where you are, come back here right now!"

Listening to his blind accusations, Yun Sheng’s eyes remained completely placid. Feigning confusion, she asked, "What excessive thing have I done to her? Mr. Lin, I don’t understand what you’re talking about."

The fact that Lin Yueyao was involved with the Dark Nest could not be exposed in the slightest. Once she gave in and admitted anything—or even leaked a single clue—it wouldn’t just bring endless trouble upon herself; it would also drag out even more unknown dangers. Therefore, she had to deny it to the bitter end. She couldn’t let a single word slip!

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