Chapter 294: Pervert
Yan Huoshui had secretly taken many photos of Shi Lan, which he collected in a dedicated private album. This album also contained numerous proposal videos and photos, as well as pictures Shi Lan had previously posted online.
The earliest ones dated back to Red Flame Star.
Back then, he had known his heart was stirred but hadn’t dared to get close, perhaps worried it was all just one-sided affection.
He never wanted an unequal relationship, but his feelings were beyond his control.
In the end, he still chose to dive in headfirst, losing himself completely.
And now, he had everything he had ever wanted.
A dozen or so minutes later, the Ferris wheel reached its highest point.
This amusement park was in a relatively remote area, yet from its peak, you could actually see the glittering logo on the most prosperous trade building in the city center.
The Hovercars that occasionally flew past and the public transport running on the ground all seemed to be carrying starlight. Dragons of light circled the sky while rivers of traffic flowed below, and the countless city lights merged into a magnificent, painted scroll.
Shi Lan found it impossible to describe the overwhelming feeling of seeing it in person; even a photo couldn’t capture the thrill she felt.
Her voice was unusually loud as she tugged on Yan Huoshui’s hand. "Quick, look! It’s so beautiful outside!"
"Oh my god, so this is what the Capital Star’s nightscape looks like."
Hovercars had a flight altitude limit, generally not exceeding 100 meters. Higher corridors required special authorization.
Previously, when Shi Lan rode in Hovercars, the speed was too fast for her to see much of the scenery. But now, riding the slow Ferris wheel, she could finally take in the majestic night view of the Capital Star.
It truly was the most prosperous planet. Whether near or far, the lights never dimmed, so bright that even the shimmering ripples on a distant lake were clearly visible.
Yan Huoshui had seen this view many times. Though it was the planet he had lived on for so long that everything had become mundane, at this moment, watching Shi Lan’s fresh delight, he seemed to feel her excitement, too. He suddenly realized that the Capital Star was indeed beautiful, a picture of prosperity.
"Yes, it is beautiful."
His lips curved up. His red eyes reflected the bright lights outside the glass cabin, but his gaze was fixed on her alone.
"By the way, Lanlan, I heard that when you reach the top of a Ferris wheel, you’re supposed to kiss."
"May I?"
Having upset Shi Lan earlier that evening, he asked politely, as if negotiating.
Shi Lan gave her answer by closing her eyes and tilting her head up.
A dark glint flashed in Yan Huoshui’s eyes. He lowered his gaze, his lips pressing down, sealing a devoted kiss on hers.
His chip flickered, freezing the frame and saving it to his album.
He had another one for his private collection.
A simple taste wasn’t nearly enough to satisfy him. His hand moved unconsciously to Shi Lan’s waist, pulling her light body onto his lap. As his grip tightened, his kiss gradually shifted from tentative exploration to something wild and fierce.
"Mmph..."
Shi Lan couldn’t help but let out a soft moan. The kiss left her dizzy, and she even forgot to breathe. Yan Huoshui slowed down just enough to give her a breath of air but offered no time to relax before kissing her deeply again.
After what felt like a long time, Shi Lan lay limp in his arms, her cheeks flushed. Yan Huoshui was much the same, the corners of his eyes tinged with a satisfied, rosy blush as he contentedly caressed her back.
Shi Lan glanced out the window and saw they were getting lower. She couldn’t help but slap his chest. "It’s all your fault! Why did you kiss me for so long?"
The Ferris wheel legend only called for a single kiss. The highest point had long since passed, but he had clung to her lips for dear life. Shi Lan had been so breathless she was starting to feel oxygen-deprived.
Yan Huoshui caught her hand, naturally bringing it to his lips for a soft kiss. "There, there, Lanlan. Did you hurt your hand? If you’re unhappy, you can just bite me instead."
Shi Lan gave him an indescribable look. ’Is he trying to soothe me like a child?’
She had little strength left anyway; that slap probably felt more like a tickle to him.
’He was just looking for an excuse to kiss her hand.’
’Scheming fox!’
She grumbled internally, refusing to fall for his trick and bite him.
’I’ve learned what he’s like. If I really bit him, he’d be the one enjoying it!’
Shi Lan shot him a glare. She rested in his arms until she felt her strength return, then she moved away and opened her chip to look at the photos in her album.
Thankfully, she’d had the foresight to take a lot of pictures.
As the Ferris wheel descended, the angle was different, and the view outside changed. She started taking photos again with her chip.
A few minutes later, the Ferris wheel reached the bottom. Seeing that Shi Lan still seemed to be yearning for more, Yan Huoshui suggested, "Want to go for another round?"
Shi Lan immediately shook her head and got off.
’Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. You’d just grab me for another kiss at the top.’
’In that tiny glass cabin, there’s nowhere to run. I’d be completely enveloped by him again, drenched in his scent.’
A hint of regret flashed in Yan Huoshui’s eyes. ’My little mate is too smart sometimes. Not so easy to fool.’
After that, since they had the whole park to themselves, they tried almost every ride before a fully satisfied Shi Lan went home with him.
It was almost eleven by the time they got home. Yan Huoshui drew a bath for Shi Lan and, under her wary gaze, reluctantly left the bathroom.
’Silly Lanlan. What’s the point of guarding against me for just a moment?’
Back in the bathroom, Shi Lan felt the steaming, perfectly tempered water. She figured that Yan Huoshui’s quick departure couldn’t be that simple. After all, a fox is full of schemes, each one linked to the next.
So, she cautiously searched the bathroom for any trace of a trap.
Thankfully, he wasn’t perverted enough to have installed a hidden camera to spy on her.
Shi Lan finally felt safe enough to undress and get into the tub. The moment she sank into the water, she let out a comfortable sigh, feeling the fatigue from her day of fun melt away.
Just then, her hand brushed against something, and the bathtub activated its automatic massage mode.
That was when Shi Lan discovered the bathtub in Yan Huoshui’s house had such a function.
It felt a bit strange at first, but she soon found the feature was wonderful. It wasn’t painful at all; in fact, it seemed to automatically adjust its intensity if she tensed up.
She leaned back contentedly against the tub’s built-in pillow. Fresh streams of warm water periodically washed over her from both sides, keeping her from getting cold and feeling like gentle, caressing waves—an indescribable comfort.
Just as she had completely relaxed, a single knock sounded on the bathroom door.
Shi Lan was instantly on alert, her eyes snapping toward the sound.
The bathroom door, which had been completely opaque moments before, suddenly turned as transparent as glass, offering a clear view of the room outside.
For a second, Shi Lan thought the door was open, but the handle was still floating in place.
She instinctively sank deeper into the water. At that moment, at the doorway, Yan Huoshui—who had only shown a hand at first—stepped into the center of the frame.
Shi Lan was about to ask him what he was doing and how the door had changed when she saw him silently begin to undress.
Shi Lan: "???!?"
Her face was a picture of shock. Finally, she couldn’t hold it in any longer. "Yan Huoshui, what do you think you’re doing?"