They had only rested in the lounge for less than the time it takes to burn one incense stick. Shen Hanyu was gently feeding the Snow Empress sweet cakes, watching her rosy lips open and close. Shen Hanyu had to admit, he was starting to have some improper thoughts.
The Snow Empress leaned against Shen Hanyu, her long legs crossed together. For a moment the scene felt inexplicably warm and sweet; the air was filled with the sour stench of love.
Just as the two of them were enjoying their private time, the door of the lounge was slowly pushed open from the outside. Several small heads peeked in sneakily.
Shen Hanyu found it somewhat amusing. He casually pinched the Snow Empress's fair, jade-like, warm cheek and said:
"Come in, all of you. What's there to hide?"
The three girls pouted, but eventually walked in one by one. Shui Ningbing followed slowly behind them, a smile on her face. Her complexion looked better and better.
Shen Hanyu looked over the three young girls, then at Shui Ningbing, and said with a smile:
"It's been a long time."
Shen Liuyu clenched her fist and said in a somewhat sarcastic tone:
"So someone still remembers he has a biological little sister? Not a single letter in a year and a half. People who didn't know better would think you and your sister-in-law weren't planning to come back…"
The Snow Empress noticed how Shen Liuyu addressed her, but didn't dwell on it; after all, she hadn't called her wrong.
Shen Hanyu spread his hands helplessly and said:
"Snow Empress and I don't stay in one place for very long, and the places we go are basically remote human-forbidden zones. There's simply no way to send letters…"
Shen Liuyu rolled her eyes. Right now, she really wanted to go up and give her stinky big brother a big hug, but seeing the peerless beauty leaning against him as if no one else existed, she silently suppressed the urge.
The Snow Empress could be very protective when it came to guarding her "food." Though she might make an exception because Shen Liuyu was Shen Hanyu's blood-related sister.
Shui Bing'er watched this scene and inexplicably felt her mood sink a little. Then she suddenly came back to herself, feeling that her reaction was a bit strange. After thinking for a long time, she just pursed her lips and returned to normal.
Shui Yue'er, on the other hand, was very happy and cheerfully greeted both Shen Hanyu and the Snow Empress.
Shui Ningbing slowly sat down on the nearby sofa and said with a smile:
"How did it feel to go out traveling?"
Shen Hanyu leaned back against the soft, comfortable sofa and also smiled as he replied:
"Pretty good. We went to many different places on the continent, saw many people and things, and gained quite a lot."
Shui Ningbing nodded, then asked curiously:
"Why did you suddenly come to Heaven Dou City? This place isn't as free as Element City."
Shen Hanyu gave a helpless smile and said:
"We got bored and decided to go out and play. For a while now, I've been planning to take Snow Empress to Star Luo City and Martial Soul City to stroll around."
Shui Ningbing nodded again, then said somewhat emotionally:
"I originally felt that this birthday banquet would be quite troublesome. Now that both of you are here, the pressure on my side has lightened considerably."
A glint flashed through Shen Hanyu's eyes. He then said softly:
"This isn't the place to talk about certain things. We'll discuss them later."
Shui Ningbing glanced toward the thick door, then nodded.
…
Hotel top floor.
This entire floor had been reserved by Skywater Academy. Without Shui Ningbing's permission, not even some ministers could come up casually. It was considered Skywater Academy's temporary residence in Heaven Dou City.
After Shen Hanyu finished conveying some information, the room fell into a brief silence.
Shui Ningbing clenched her fist and said:
"Fine, relocate and merge Skywater Academy, and have designs on my girls. That old thing really dares to dream. He doesn't even look at how many onions he has, actually daring to scheme against me."
Shen Hanyu smiled and said:
"To recruit you, Aunt Shui, they really went all out. After all, a Titled Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring has almost limitless future potential…"
Shui Ningbing rolled her eyes at Shen Hanyu and said:
"Since even you put it that way, then this matter probably isn't that dangerous anymore. As for the rest, I'll take the girls to handle it. This friendly match must be fought, and it must be fought ruthlessly!"
Shen Hanyu glanced at Shui Ningbing, whose eyes were full of anticipation, waiting for her "showing-off" moment, and helplessly nodded. At the same time, he didn't forget to add:
"The Crown Prince is no kind person. If you encounter him, be as careful as possible. If you notice anything unusual, don't show it on your face."
Shui Ningbing nodded, then got up and went to arrange other matters.
…
Shen Hanyu took a sip of the sweet-and-sour fruit juice, then stood up and walked along the wide corridor covered with luxurious carpets toward a room near the street side.
He gently opened the door. With one glance, Shen Hanyu noticed the Snow Empress lying on the bed, reading.
She was wearing a white dress, her long hair casually draped over her shoulders. Her snow-white, delicate calves were exposed to the air, while her beautiful, straight little feet were hidden under the blanket by the Snow Empress.
Shen Hanyu slowly walked to the bedside, unceremoniously moved close to the Snow Empress, gently pressed her shoulders, and pulled her into his arms.
"What are you reading?"
The Snow Empress felt Shen Hanyu's hand that had just landed on her waist, glanced at him, then slightly tilted the book cover toward him.
"The Ten Core Competencies of Martial Souls"
Shen Hanyu was a little surprised and somehow felt this thing looked a bit familiar.
He glanced at the author's name again, Yu Xiaogang. Tsk, no wonder.
Shen Hanyu's expression became strange. He subconsciously asked:
"What do you think of how this book is written?"
The Snow Empress closed the book, slightly turned her head to look at Shen Hanyu, then slowly leaned her head against his chest and said softly:
"Almost everything in it I've already seen in other books."
Shen Hanyu held the Snow Empress's waist with one arm, while his other hand gently shifted both of her legs closer toward him, all while carefully observing the changes in her expression.
The Snow Empress only tiredly lifted her eyes a little. She had no resistance to Shen Hanyu's actions.
"I'm a bit tired."
The Snow Empress said in a small voice, subconsciously rubbing herself against Shen Hanyu.
Shen Hanyu chuckled lightly and said:
"Then sleep well."
The Snow Empress gave a soft hum. Her sky-blue, beautiful eyes slowly closed. Not long after, her breathing became calm and steady.
Shen Hanyu smelled the clear fragrance on the Snow Empress's body, looked at her peaceful sleeping face, gently placed a kiss on her forehead, then glanced at the sky outside. He no longer had any intention of eating dinner. Holding the now soft and delicate Snow Empress, Shen Hanyu's own consciousness gradually grew hazy, and finally, he fell into a deep sleep.
…
Meanwhile, in the dining room next door.
Shui Ningbing and the three girls looked at each other. In the end, it was Shen Liuyu who spoke softly:
"Is my brother and sister-in-law not planning to eat?"
Shui Bing'er pursed her lips. Shui Yue'er looked somewhat curious.
Shui Ningbing lightly pinched the bridge of her nose and said helplessly:
"Eat, eat. Other people have partners, you don't. No matter how much you stare, it won't change the fact that you're all single dogs…"
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