Chapter 296: Don’t Casually Tease a Man in the Morning
That night, thanks to Yan Huoshui’s "reward," Shi Lan felt like her back was about to break.
She never imagined he had so many tricks up his sleeve; he had even found another, greater use for the bathtub’s massager.
Not only that, but he had also perversely used his tail...
When she woke up in the morning, the tail was still wrapped around her waist. Unlike last night, however, it wasn’t wet. It was now fresh and clean, even carrying the scent of shower gel.
Shi Lan could hardly bear to look.
She shifted slightly. Perhaps fearing she would pull away, just like last night, the tail instinctively pulled her back toward Yan Huoshui’s embrace.
Nestled in his arms, Shi Lan seemed small and petite. The back of her head was pressed directly against something soft.
Her face instantly flushed red. She knew exactly what it was without having to turn around.
’The "male mom" nickname was no joke.’
With that thought, she waited for a moment. Seeing no movement from Yan Huoshui, she turned to face him. Her gaze fell on his bare torso, which was clearly covered in bite marks she had left.
Last night, Shi Lan had felt like *he* was the one rewarding himself. As he coaxed her while his movements never ceased, she had gotten angry and bitten him several times.
Of course, she regretted it afterward, because it had only turned him on!
She knew it. When it came to being a deviant, she was no match for Yan Huoshui.
Fortunately, her body had developed an instinct. She had remembered to use Deep Healing to lower his collapse value. Even though she was slightly displeased with his actions, she had to admit she’d enjoyed herself quite a bit.
Blushing, she pulled her thoughts back to the present, her hand irresistibly reaching toward him.
Beneath his tightly shut eyelids, Yan Huoshui’s pupils shifted, but he didn’t open his eyes.
He remained motionless, curious what his wife was up to so early in the morning. To his surprise, he felt a light pressure on his chest.
Shi Lan audaciously gave it a squeeze.
His pectoral muscles were soft when relaxed, but they were still different from her own. The texture of Yan Huoshui’s skin was more defined, and occasionally, his pecs would twitch.
’He’s still asleep, so they aren’t fully relaxed. Anyway, it’s like a stress ball—very soothing and comfortable.’
Just as she was lost in her brazen exploration, a hoarse, lazy voice suddenly sounded from above her. "So, Lanlan adores my body this much. That was my mistake; I didn’t let Lanlan appreciate it to her heart’s content last night."
"In that case, it’s not too late to make an effort now."
"Ah?"
With a guilty conscience, Shi Lan tried to pull her hand back, but he immediately caught it, his tail coiling around her at the same time.
Her heart sank. She knew it was over.
’As expected, you can’t just go around provoking a man, especially not in the morning.’
Shi Lan was once again led by Yan Huoshui to "appraise" his body. The reason it was an "appraisal" was that it wasn’t limited to just looking—it was a full, hands-on experience.
It was almost lunchtime before he, still naked and not fully satisfied, took her to the bathroom for a bath. He meticulously washed every inch of her body, then wrapped her in a towel and carried her to the Treatment Pod to rest.
A trail of his wet footprints and water droplets was left on the floor, but he walked with steady, sure steps, his arms holding his mate firm and secure.
The moment she was lying in the Treatment Pod, Shi Lan immediately closed her eyes and grumbled in discontent, "Would you put some clothes on?"
’Did he have to flaunt *everything* in her face?’
Yan Huoshui wasn’t the least bit embarrassed. His red lips curled into a pleased smile. "It’s fine. Lanlan has seen every part of me anyway."
Despite his words, he still knelt down and gently stroked her cheek. "Alright, I won’t bother Lanlan for now. Lanlan should get some more rest. You can wash up and eat when you’re done."
With that, he closed the Treatment Pod.
After watching beside it for a while, he finally tidied himself up, nonchalantly pulling on a pair of pants.
The room’s robots were temporarily locked in another room. He didn’t want them to accidentally see Lanlan’s flushed, adorable, and beautiful appearance during their nightly activities.
He wouldn’t even allow lifeless robots to see her.
He only let out one to clean the bedroom and the water on the floor, then he put on an apron and went to the kitchen.
An hour later, the Treatment Pod opened. Seeing that Yan Huoshui wasn’t around, Shi Lan cleverly slipped back to the room to wash up and change into some very modest clothes.
She didn’t even dare to wear her normal pajamas, afraid he would pull her into another "appraisal" of her own body.
After going downstairs, she smelled a fragrance from the kitchen and naturally followed it inside. At a glance, she saw Yan Huoshui’s ridiculous getup.
He was wearing a red-and-white striped apron. Underneath it, the only thing he had on was a pair of boxer briefs. They weren’t the red ones from last night, but that didn’t make it much better. The outline of his bulge was still visible through the front of the apron, and his chest was prominent. Only his waist, cinched by the apron’s red strings, looked slender.
Shi Lan’s eyes went wide, and she let out a loud "COUGH."
Yan Huoshui’s hands didn’t stop moving. Hearing the sound, he leaned toward her, his voice full of concern. "Lanlan, did you wash up? Why are you coughing? Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere else?"
Shi Lan shook her head, stammering, "I-I’m fine. Y-you, why did you come out dressed like that?"
He chuckled, narrowing his eyes nonchalantly. "I’m in our own home, so I can wear whatever I want. Of course, if Lanlan has a jealous fit and is afraid a bird flying past the house might see my body, I will immediately obey your command and get properly dressed."
His house was very large, with a big yard outside. There was no one around; only passing birds would stop by.
Shi Lan couldn’t win an argument against him. Besides, he was right. This was their own home, so personal comfort should come first.
’Since that’s the case, if he’s happy to show off his body, I might as well look. Besides, he’s my Beast Husband. We’re a legally married couple, so there’s nothing to be shy about.’
The embarrassed blush on Shi Lan’s face faded a little. Staring at his perky butt behind the apron, she couldn’t resist giving it a slap.
’So bouncy.’
But as soon as she’d done the deed, she guiltily scurried away, leaving only a single sentence behind: "Thanks for all your hard work in the kitchen."
Yan Huoshui hadn’t expected that. A low grunt escaped his throat, his Adam’s apple bobbed, and the crimson in his red eyes deepened as he watched her retreating back.
A man who had just experienced the joys of being with his partner could be set ablaze by a single spark; how could he be so easily satisfied?
He pressed his lips together tightly, wiped a tear of pleasure from the corner of his eye, and his lips curled into a smirk.
’Since Lanlan made the first move, I have to give something back.’
’Of course, I have to let her eat a full meal first.’
However, that plan had to be changed mid-meal.
Shi Lan hadn’t expected that Yan Huoshui’s cooking, which didn’t look very appealing to begin with, would taste even worse. It was either too salty or too bland.
Thinking that it was rare for him to cook, she forced herself to eat a few bites before Yan Huoshui himself noticed something was wrong and stopped her.
"Lanlan, let’s go out to eat."
He frowned. He had forgotten.
While he knew how to cook, his experience was from his old days as a Star Thief. Back then, you ate whatever was available. Food was precious, so who was he to be picky? He could eat any kind of food without batting an eye.
But Lanlan was different. Lanlan was a precious female.