Chapter 172 Just holding hands, it should be fine, right?
Of course, that was just a dream.
Even as it was about to end, she couldn't change the outcome of her failure.
Perhaps, simply squeezing into that man's world was already good enough.
Hu Liena slept soundly, almost not wanting to get out.
But she felt something pulling at her cheeks, pouted, and whispered, "Brother... I want to sleep a little longer..."
Jiang Nian silently looked at the lazy little fox, calculating that she had slept for six hours already.
Even a pig should wake up by now.
Faced with the choice between hurting himself and hurting Na'er, he unhesitatingly chose to hurt the other.
He tickled her armpits, and Hu Liena woke up in less than five seconds.
"Hmm~ Senior! It tickles..."
"The sun's already high in the sky. If you sleep this much next time, you'll get a spanking." Jiang Nian pointed outside, indicating they could go have breakfast.
"A spanking?" Hu Liena's dazed eyes cleared a bit, and she suddenly thought the punishment was actually quite nice...
She pursed her lips, her cheeks turning pink.
"Let's go."
Jiang Nian stepped off the carriage first, looking at the small town in front of him, intending to find a breakfast shop.
He wouldn't eat compressed rations unless absolutely necessary.
Hu Liena stretched, wanting to wash up; she'd had a sweet dream last night... well, it was making her feel unwell.
Jiang Nian took her to a hotel room, planning to eat after they washed up, no rush.
"Brother... this is my first time..." Hu Liena shyly rubbed her hands, her heart pounding. She was suddenly looking forward to what was to come.
A hotel room... did Brother Jiang Nian want to...?
Should she accept, accept, or accept?
"What the hell?" Jiang Nian, speechless, grabbed Hu Liena's ear and led her into the room without explanation.
"Go take a shower. What kind of weird things are you thinking about? Stop reading those unhealthy books."
Hu Liena blushed, stomped her feet, and raised her voice: "I didn't! I won't look at those pictures..."
"Did I mention pictures?" Jiang Nian looked meaningfully at the shy girl in front of him, secretly sighing that those artists were really awful!
They were corrupting these children.
"Senior brother, you're so mean!" Hu Liena covered her face and hid in the bathroom, closing the door and preparing to take a shower.
"The way you address me changes so quickly..." Jiang Nian shook his head. He felt that this girl was already hopelessly addicted to it.
Oh well, it's just a form of address.
It's not too hard to accept.
Hu Liena, who had run into the bathroom, covered her heaving chest. After her emotions had calmed down a bit, she clenched her little fists and let out a soft hum.
"Never mind, I'll take a shower first."
Hu Liena quickly took off her clothes, her neck turning red again.
Meanwhile, she drifted off into a daze.
Waking from such a dream left her feeling incredibly lost.
She was curious about how people or things so unattainable in reality could be so easily obtained in dreams.
If she could control her dreams, that would be perfect.
Hu Liena sighed softly, setting her clothes aside, filling the bathtub with hot water, and stepping her little feet in.
"If only Brother Jiang Nian could bathe with me..."
The girl rubbed her thighs, burying her head in the water, making gurgling noises. Slowly, she felt her thoughts becoming strange, thinking about things she shouldn't be thinking about...
Half an hour later, Hu Liena emerged from the bathroom, her face flushed. Wrapped in a towel, her alluring figure was revealed, her short, wet hair cascading down her back, her face as fresh and delicate as a lotus emerging from the water.
Jiang Nian glanced at her, admiring her for a few seconds before looking away.
The table was covered in food.
"Go change your clothes," Jiang Nian said softly.
"No, I'm not dry yet, I don't want to change so early."
Hu Liena muttered, her small feet in slippers as she sat down next to Jiang Nian, her ample bosom outlining a slight curve.
She exuded a unique, youthful fragrance that was both pleasant and intoxicating.
Jiang Nian covered his thighs with his coat to prevent any accidents later.
"Let's eat."
"Okay." Hu Liena stretched out her fair arm, picked up a steamed bun, and ate it in small bites.
She squinted her eyes, looking quite satisfied.
Jiang Nian raised an eyebrow, also tried one, and thought it was just average, barely edible. Seeing Hu Liena's satisfied expression, he thought it was delicious.
Indeed, everyone's appetite is different.
"Na'er, is the steamed bun good?"
"Oh?" The girl glanced at him and shook her head: "It's okay."
"Although it's not as good as the ones from the Spirit Hall, it was bought by my senior brother, so I think it's delicious."
As she spoke, she took another big bite, squinting her eyes and smiling sweetly, her cheeks puffed out.
Jiang Nian smiled helplessly, thinking that she was just like Xiao Xue.
However, it seemed that she would be easy to take care of.
One of the obsessions of boys is probably wanting a younger sister.
He thought it was quite nice.
Even if she was a half-sister.
Jiang Nian took a bite of the steamed bun, giving himself a strong mental suggestion.
Hmm...
Innocent and with a clear conscience.
After breakfast, Hu Liena pestered him to go out and play.
At first, he wasn't planning to go, but... a girl who loves to act cute is just irresistible.
Jiang Nian couldn't resist and agreed.
He felt bad for Xiao Xue... but it was just shopping, nothing more.
"Senior brother, want some candied hawthorn?"
"No."
"Oh~ have one! Have one!"
"Okay, okay."
Hu Liena chuckled, gently shaking her head, her beautiful eyes almost reaching the sky.
She knew that as long as she acted cute, this seemingly cold but actually warm-hearted boy wouldn't refuse her. She had him figured out!
Of course, it could only be something that didn't violate his principles; otherwise, he probably wouldn't listen even if she begged him until her throat was hoarse.
Sometimes his gentleness was endearing, and sometimes his coldness was heartbreaking.
Hu Liena sighed inwardly, turning her head to look at Jiang Nian eating candied hawthorn beside her. She brushed a strand of hair aside with her left hand, and her right hand inadvertently touched the back of his hand.
She bit her upper lip, her heart racing slightly.
Seeing he didn't react, she touched him again.
Jiang Nian stopped what he was doing, glanced at her, and, thinking he might be overthinking it, continued eating his candied hawthorn.
A national delicacy; even after transmigrating, she still couldn't resist one.
Hu Liena internally scoffed, while simultaneously encouraging herself.
Since it was just the two of them, why not be bolder?!
What if, what if Brother Jiang Nian also had feelings for her?
Just holding hands, he shouldn't reject her, right?
Hu Liena stole a glance, mustered her courage, slipped her small hand into his large one, and clenched it tightly.
Jiang Nian paused, remained silent for a moment, and then slightly tightened his grip.
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