The last time Yao Wei undressed in front of Lu Xi'an was at the Tan Village Shelter.

At that time, when Gou caused a power outage in the shelter, it was pitch black, and nothing could be seen. But the "rustling" in the dark still carried a certain inexplicable allure.

It's the same now.

Undeniably, Yao Wei's body holds a deadly attraction for Lu Xi'an, but Lu Xi'an knows he must respect Yao Wei.

Not to mention anything else, just considering Yao Wei's current formidable presence, if he accidentally angered her and caused an outburst, he wouldn't be able to withstand it.

What if he got himself injured somehow, what would he do?

He didn't open his eyes until Yao Wei went into the bathroom. Hearing the "splashing" water sounds from the bathroom, he opened his laptop and found a movie to watch to divert his attention.

Then, when Yao Wei finished her bath and came out, he closed his eyes again.

He thought he was the only one like this, but didn't expect that when it was his turn to undress and go into the bathroom, Yao Wei closed her eyes tightly and frowned.

"What's wrong?"

Lu Xi'an asked.

Yao Wei shook her head, a bit puzzled: "I don't know. I've seen other people's bodies before and didn't feel anything, but why do I really want to see yours?"

This woman was quite straightforward.

Lu Xi'an laughed and said, "Then just look."

But Yao Wei shook her head again: "No. Last time I saw it once, my heart was pounding fiercely. Not good."

Lu Xi'an had to go along with Yao Wei. He went to grab his bed sheet, but Yao Wei stopped him.

"Use mine, I hung it on the bathroom door. The sheet gets damp and isn't good to cover at night, let's save a dry one for the night."

That's what Yao Wei said.

Lu Xi'an: "..."

The roasted corn had been finished, the sheet used to wrap the corn had been washed clean at Institute 923, and they had been using separate sheets since then, but now they had to use one together again.

He glanced at the bathroom door, where a wet sheet was hanging from the doorknob, hanging straight down from the door.

Since Yao Wei said so, what could he possibly object to? So he took the sheet into the bathroom and cleaned himself up.

The water from the shower was hot, and the steamy mist enveloped the entire bathroom. Lu Xi'an hadn't experienced this feeling in a long time.

Holding the showerhead, he let the water wash over him from head to toe and couldn't help but let out a groan.

Comfortable!

Unfortunately, there was no body wash or shampoo, neither in the Tan Village Shelter, perhaps because the related supplies hadn't been transported in yet when the entrance collapsed.

There was none at Institute 923 either, maybe Luo Ping and the others used them up, or perhaps they took them when they left?

Who knows if there will be a chance to find other shelters to get those supplies in the future?

Or how is soap made? I wonder if Gou knows?

After showering and drying himself, Lu Xi'an tidied up the bathroom before opening the door and getting dressed.

At this time, Yao Wei was sitting by the sofa, and the laptop on the table was playing a movie, but to avoid seeing him, she had closed her eyes.

Perhaps, like him earlier, she was using the video to divert her attention.

"Alright."

After getting dressed, he said to Yao Wei.

Yao Wei opened her eyes, looked at him calmly, seemingly quite natural.

Lu Xi'an asked, "Why not lying down on the bed?"

Yao Wei said, "My hair isn't dry yet."

True, there was no hairdryer in the car, and simply using the sheet to wipe wouldn't dry the hair completely.

Yao Wei's hair, still slightly damp, hung down, individual strands clinging to her forehead and cheeks, lending her a unique allure.

Lu Xi'an felt a sudden affection and approached with a smile, "Come here, give me a kiss."

This had become part of their nightly routine, but Yao Wei suddenly turned her head away, not looking at Lu Xi'an, saying, "No, wait a moment."

Lu Xi'an: "..."

How could taking a bath have such a big impact on this woman? After making her withdraw again?

Lu Xi'an could only wait for a moment, sitting down next to Yao Wei, watching the movie with her.

He stretched his newly showered and clothed body, let out a long exhale, and said, "Sigh... Too bad, there's no pajamas, these clothes really aren't comfortable.

If only we had pajamas, we could change into them after a bath and wear them to sleep, it would be so much more comfortable than now."

Yao Wei didn't know what pajamas were, but this time she didn't ask, merely nodding casually and agreeing, "Mm."

They started watching the movie, the laptop still playing the one Lu Xi'an had opened before.

Lu Xi'an didn't specifically select action or gunfight films like Yao Wei would; he had no specific interest at the moment and just opened a video at random, which happened to be a romance film.

Such shows were ones Yao Wei usually wouldn't watch, yet she didn't change it this time, who knows if she was seriously watching it just now or not.

The sky outside gradually darkened. Lu Xi'an went to close all the car windows, ensuring that no light could escape from inside the RV, then returned to the sofa to watch with Yao Wei.

The plot of the movie reached a climax, with the minor misunderstandings and conflicts between the male and female leads resolved, culminating in an intense and tender embrace.

In the past, Yao Wei would have immediately turned off such a video to avoid influencing her state. However, at this moment, Yao Wei seemed lost in thought, forgetting to do so. She merely stared silently at the video, her gaze wandering aimlessly.

The scene in the movie was set in the cozy little home shared by the leads. As the atmosphere escalated, the characters tumbled onto the bed, their four hands interlocked, fingers entwined.

This was supposed to be the peak of the plot, but Lu Xi'an found himself gradually losing interest, his attention involuntarily drawn to the person beside him.

The laptop's built-in speakers emitted the movie's sounds, which, though loud, seemed to fade away. Gradually, Lu Xi'an could only hear the breaths and heartbeat of the person beside him.

The laptop had been running for a long time, and the fan was a bit loud, emitting heat. Yet Lu Xi'an felt none of it. What he felt was only the warmth of the person beside him.

Involuntarily, he reached out his hand, covering Yao Wei's hand resting on the sofa.

Unlike the slightly rough feel of her fingertips, the back of Yao Wei's hand was soft and warm.

This warmth quickly seeped into Lu Xi'an, compelling him to turn his head and look at Yao Wei.

He was certain Yao Wei wasn't watching the movie, as her beautiful, enchanting eyes seemed fixed on the laptop screen, yet her wavering gaze couldn't find focus, unsure where it landed.

She didn't call him off.

Lu Xi'an held Yao Wei's hand for a moment, watching her. Seeing she remained unresponsive, he gently lifted his hand, cautiously cradling Yao Wei's cheeks with both hands, turning her face toward him.

Her skin was slightly rough, an unavoidable condition. Walking in such harsh weather for years, without skincare products, how could her skin remain well-protected?

Yet this didn't detract from the woman's allure. The slight roughness, paired with warmth, seemed to make her even more attractive.

At that moment, Lu Xi'an didn't just hear Yao Wei's breathing—he felt it. Looking into her wandering, alluring eyes, he discarded all thought, surrendering to instinct.

Lean in, activate, weave, linger.

The movie on the screen seemed ready to replay in the RV, with two people falling onto the bed in the laptop video. Inside the RV, they also found themselves falling onto the sofa.

But from there, the plot diverged. Yao Wei put her hand up to stop him, saying, "Let me block a bit."

Lu Xi'an: "..."

When the movie ended, Yao Wei finally pushed Lu Xi'an away.

The two sat up, taking a moment to steady themselves.

Gazing at the computer screen with its perfect ending and rising credits, Yao Wei asked, "Will they have children just by doing that?"

Lu Xi'an felt as if Yao Wei had asked this question before, yet maybe she hadn't. Whatever, it didn't matter. He would just answer again, "Yeah. In that way, the woman will first become pregnant, her belly will gradually grow, and after ten months, she'll give birth."

"I know."

Yao Wei nodded, saying, "I've seen pregnant women, and I've seen men and women acting like in the movies. I just hadn't linked them together."

Lu Xi'an smiled, saying nothing.

Yao Wei continued, "In that case, we should wait until it's safe in the future before having children. Being pregnant, giving birth, and having a young child would all be very dangerous, right?"

Lu Xi'an was slightly stunned, never imagining Yao Wei would say something like this.

The woman spoke so naturally as if it were the most common thing in the world. Lu Xi'an turned to look at Yao Wei, momentarily lost in silence.

"What's wrong?"

Yao Wei asked. She still hadn't realized she might have said something odd.

"Nothing..."

Lu Xi'an shook his head, smiling, then raised his hand, extending his pinky, saying, "Let's make a pinky promise."

"Pinky promise?"

Yao Wei didn't understand.

Lu Xi'an explained, "It's a kind of promise ritual. Just follow my lead and extend your pinky."

"Oh."

Yao Wei said, raising her hand and extending her pinky.

Lu Xi'an guided Yao Wei as they hooked their pinkies together, like children playing a game, saying, "Pinky promise, hang it high, a hundred years, never change."

After speaking, he guided Yao Wei to raise her thumb, gently touching it.

The promise was sealed.

"Pinky promise... hang it high... a hundred years... never change..."

After releasing hands, Yao Wei was still rolling the words around in her mind.

Lu Xi'an felt that, at this moment, Yao Wei seemed brought back to childhood by his childish promise game, becoming like a little girl. He couldn't help but smile and gently pat Yao Wei's head.

Yao Wei allowed Lu Xi'an to pat her, glancing at him.

Lu Xi'an awkwardly withdrew his hand, saying, "Let's sleep."

"Mm."

They shut down the computer, returned to bed together, covered themselves with Yao Wei's sheet, held the Fungus Stone, and drifted into a deep sleep.

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