As soon as he entered, he spotted Xu Ruanyao lurking furtively at the corner of two corridors, craning her neck to peer into one of the rooms.
On a whim, Li Ye lightened his footsteps and crept up behind her. She had always been the one to tease him before; now it was finally his turn to retaliate.
Gurgle, gurgle...
Just as his hand was about to land on Xu Ruanyao's shoulder, his stomach betrayed him once again with an untimely rumble.
Of all times to fail him!
Cursing his luck under his breath, Li Ye reluctantly withdrew his hand.
But Xu Ruanyao seemed oblivious to his presence, still wholly absorbed in whatever she was watching inside the room.
Curiosity piqued, he wondered what could possibly hold her attention so completely.
Following her gaze, Li Ye was met with an intensely provocative scene!
Through a crack in the window, he could vaguely make out two naked bodies entwined tightly. The more robust male figure was thrusting vigorously atop the woman, accompanied by the distinct sound of slapping impacts and the woman's wanton, pleasure-filled moans!
The two were none other than Xu Zhengfeng and Ruan Ruan—which meant that Xu Ruanyao was secretly spying on her own parents' intimate activities!
Buzz—
Li Ye's mind went blank. He stood frozen in place, his pupils reflecting the image of two pale bodies engaged in fervent motion.
Just as he stood there stunned, Xu Ruanyao finally noticed his presence. As if struck by lightning, she froze on the spot, utterly at a loss.
Ever since she had accidentally witnessed her parents' lovemaking, the seeds of desire had taken root in Xu Ruanyao's heart, growing uncontrollably. She had since sought out numerous opportunities to spy on them from the shadows, much like today. She had nearly deciphered their routine—they would always engage at least once in the morning and evening, with occasional spontaneous sessions during their free time.
She had believed her secret would remain forever hidden. But now, her voyeurism had been exposed—and by none other than Li Ye, someone she deeply cared about!
Her emotions swirled with panic, shame, and helplessness, much like a child caught tasting forbidden fruit for the first time. Tears welled in her beautiful eyes. In her view, while some people enjoyed romance and others appreciated arts like music or poetry, spying on others' intimacy was nothing but a bad habit—or, to put it bluntly, a perverse act.
Yet she found it impossible to suppress the inner urge. Every time her parents reached that intimate hour, her heart felt as though countless ants were crawling over it—an unbearable itch. A voice deep in her mind incessantly urged her on, and her feet moved as if bewitched. By the time she regained her senses, she was already standing there, rooted to the spot. In the room not far away, her parents were bared to each other, enacting the primal human act of procreation.
After it happened repeatedly, she stopped resisting altogether. She simply yielded to the voice within, turning her voyeurism into a habit, all the while comforting herself with the thought that as long as her parents remained unaware, her secret shame would remain hidden.
But what she never could have imagined was that someone else would expose her disgrace—and that person, by an unfortunate twist of fate, happened to be her beloved Li Ye.
It felt as though something in her mind shattered instantly. Xu Ruanyao felt like a clown stripped naked before a crowd, all her wretchedness and ugliness laid bare.
Tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes, spilling over in large, heavy drops that traced paths down her delicate cheeks. She couldn't bring herself to look at Li Ye's reaction. Pushing him away abruptly, she fled toward her room.
Snapping back to reality, Li Ye watched her retreating figure. He wanted to call out, but hesitated, worried that Xu Zhengfeng and his wife might overhear. Instead, he dashed after Xu Ruanyao.
Bang!
Back in her room, Xu Ruanyao slammed the door shut with force. The scene from moments ago lingered stubbornly in her mind. How she wished it were all a lie—just a bad dream.
But the stark reality gnawed at her nerves, leaving no room for denial. She had to face this cruel truth. A voice echoed in her head: All your filth, your depravity, your shame—everything has been seen by the man you love most. How can you ever show your face beside him again?
Yes, how could she continue to stay by his side? If she were him, she'd want to get as far away as possible from someone so repulsive...
Lost in these thoughts, Xu Ruanyao was utterly heartbroken. Her lovely face was streaked with tears, each crystalline drop falling like pearls shattering against the ground, splintering into tiny, glittering fragments.
Regret, self-reproach, and sorrow washed over her all at once. In that moment, she wished she could dissolve into foam and vanish from the world—anything to avoid facing Li Ye again.
Every time she imagined the disdain, disgust, or even revulsion that might fill Li Ye's eyes when he looked at her, her heart felt as if it were being twisted by a powerful, merciless hand. The searing pain left her breathless.
As she wept alone, Li Ye arrived at her door, pausing just as he was about to push it open. He stood there, uncertain, unsure whether he should confront her now.
What he had witnessed in the hallway still left him reeling. He had always thought of Xu Ruanyao as an innocent, carefree girl. But now it seemed the budding flower was destined to sway and bloom under the sun, stepping into the most beautiful and anticipated season of her life.
Just like any young girl at the cusp of awakening desires, it was only natural for her to feel curiosity and longing toward matters between men and women.
During the little girl's curious exploration, being suddenly exposed by someone else made her feel as though her hidden secrets were laid bare before him. The sensation was like a hermit crab buried in the sand suddenly being dug out—its once warm shelter gone, leaving it exposed under the sunlight with nowhere to hide.
Li Ye's handsome face was a mix of complex emotions. His unintentional actions today would likely cause Xu Ruan Yao considerable distress, perhaps even making her doubt and deny herself.
Yet, at this moment, he hesitated. What if his presence only made things worse and hurt her even more?
The sound of crying in the room grew louder. Li Ye could almost picture Xu Ruan Yao's tear-streaked face, looking utterly pitiful and miserable.
Each of her tears seemed to roll directly onto his heart, twisting it with pain. Overwhelmed by heartache and compassion, Li Ye stopped hesitating and pushed the door open.
"Ruan Yao, are you alright—"
"Get out!"
Before Li Ye could finish, Xu Ruan Yao shouted, her voice filled with urgency and anger.
She had no idea how to face Li Ye, and his sudden appearance caught her off guard. In her panic, she could only resort to harshly sending him away.
"Yao Yao, you're crying so hard you've become a mess. How could I bear to see you like this? No matter how much you try to drive me away today, I won't leave." Li Ye shook his head, his heart aching as he looked at Xu Ruan Yao's reddened eyes.
"This is my own business. I don't need you to interfere." Xu Ruan Yao turned away, tears falling like broken strings of pearls.
For some reason, whenever she heard Li Ye's gentle voice, especially when he called her "Yao Yao," all her pent-up grievances surged to the surface. She wished she could rush into his arms and cry her heart out.
"Yao Yao, I know you're upset, but in my eyes, this matter is really nothing. When I was still a mischievous little boy in split pants, before my mother passed away, I would hear the bed creaking every night. I'd wake up to find myself curled in a corner of the bed. In my drowsy state, I'd see my parents pressed together under the moonlight, my father moving vigorously on top of my mother. At the time, I thought they were fighting and was so scared I stayed silent, pretending to sleep until dawn." As he spoke, Li Ye seemed to recall the scene vividly, a faint smile touching his lips.
"Later, I realized they didn't just fight at night—sometimes they'd do it while I was out playing with friends. Over time, I came to understand that this was their way of showing affection, and as a child, I was a witness to their love." Li Ye spoke with deep emotion, his sincere eyes meeting Xu Ruan Yao's gaze.
Xu Ruan Yao had stopped crying. She listened intently to Li Ye's story, feeling a sudden sense of relief wash over her, as though the clouds had parted to reveal the moon.
"But... but I'm already nineteen, and I... I was still spying on my parents..."
"So what? Everyone becomes aware of such things at different ages. A bright and perceptive girl like you, Yao Yao, should feel free to do what she wants when she wants, without being bound by others' opinions." Li Ye affectionately stroked Xu Ruan Yao's hair, dispelling her last trace of hesitation.
"Then... do you think I'm being improper... after all, other women aren't like me..." Xu Ruan Yao's eyes dimmed again, her usual lively and cheerful aura now withered and despondent.
Li Ye chuckled softly, comforting her as if she were a child: "In my eyes, Yao Yao's actions are merely explorations driven by curiosity. How many people are trapped in the cage of morality and ethics, unable to break free? Besides, who in this world doesn't have secrets they're afraid of others discovering? Compared to what you've done, my secret is far more embarrassing. As everyone knows, I've been married to your sister Qing Yi for several years, and we appear deeply affectionate. But who would have thought that we've never shared a bed? To this day, I remain a virgin..."
Before he could finish speaking, a soft warmth pressed against Li Ye's lips. His eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Xu Ruan Yao, who was standing on her tiptoes, eyes gently closed, her tender lips firmly pressed against his.
His mind went blank, his heart pounding violently in his chest. A surge of electricity sparked where their lips met, spreading through his entire body.
Reason told him this was wrong, but the emotions deep within made it impossible to resist Xu Ruan Yao's tenderness. Closing his eyes, he began to clumsily respond to her passion.
Both were inexperienced in the art of kissing. Their moist tongues tentatively explored each other's mouths—sometimes lightly touching, sometimes bumping teeth, sometimes gently licking each other's lips. They swallowed each other's saliva greedily, as if it were the sweetest nectar.
Xu Ruan Yao's arms wrapped tenderly around Li Ye's neck, her fingers softly caressing his skin.
Seeing that Li Ye not only didn't disdain her but even understood and somewhat supported her actions, Xu Ruan Yao, who already had feelings for him, was deeply moved. In her eyes, Li Ye seemed to glow, surrounded by a halo of colorful light. His deep eyes, in particular, seemed to hold the stars and the sea, encompassing all the beauty in the world.
Especially when she heard that he had never been intimate with Chu Qing Yi, an overwhelming impulse drove her to kiss him, wishing she could meld him into her very bones.
After a long while, their lips reluctantly parted. They gazed deeply into each other's eyes, filled with affection.
The passionate kiss, lasting over ten minutes, had stirred desire within them. Their cheeks were flushed, and their breathing grew rapid.
"Yao Yao, I..."
"Shh, I just have one question for you. I like you—do you like me?" Xu Ruan Yao gently placed her slender index finger on his lips, stopping him from saying more.
Her gaze was fervent and sincere. Li Ye no longer wanted to hide his feelings and nodded firmly.
"You encouraged me to cast aside worldly opinions. Today, can you let go of your own reservations, just for me..." Xu Ruan Yao's soft lips parted, her clear voice now tinged with seduction in the intimate atmosphere. The implication behind her words sent Li Ye's blood racing, stirring him deeply.
Without another word, he leaned down and captured her lips once more, answering her with action.
At that moment, Li Ye cast aside all his earlier worries, completely merging with the woman he loved.
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