Chapter 82: Chapter 82: Continuous Thrills

A vacuum refers to a state of space entirely devoid of matter.

Walking through the crowded mall, Xiaoyan’s nerves were taut as a bowstring. She leaned closely against Zhang Yan, one hand clutching his arm in a death grip, her knuckles turning slightly white from the tension. Her other hand occasionally tugged down at the hem of her skirt, even though it was already stretched as low as it could go.

That breezy feeling down below was driving her crazy. She should have just found an excuse to go home!

Even if it meant refusing Zhang Yan’s rare invitation, even if it meant potentially losing the chance to develop their relationship further, she should have chosen to go straight home. Every time a passerby lightly brushed against her shoulder, her heart would give a violent lurch.

It was simply too dangerous!

If she wasn’t careful and someone’s bag snagged her skirt, flipping it up... just the thought of the consequences made her shudder. But at the same time, that strange feeling welled up from the bottom of her heart again.

She... was actually thoroughly enjoying this sensation.

The thrill, like dancing on the edge of a knife, was slightly addictive. There was even a persistent voice in the back of her mind urging her to lift her skirt an inch higher.

"What am I thinking! How did I become so weird..."

"Xiaoyan? Xiaoyan?"

Hearing Zhang Yan’s voice, Xiaoyan finally snapped back to reality. "Ah, Zhang Yan, I’m sorry, what did you just say?"

"I was asking if you wanted to grab a cup of that ice cream over there. It looks pretty good."

"Ah, sure! Thank you, Zhang Yan."

Zhang Yan had repeated his old trick and gotten the answer he wanted.

Women were highly emotional creatures; in other words, they were prone to getting carried away. Although Zhang Yan didn’t know the exact reason that had ultimately led Xiaoyan to break through her emotional barriers with him, he suspected it had something to do with the thrill and tension of the situation. Thus, he continuously manufactured these thrilling scenarios, aiming to strike while the iron was hot. His goal was to get her so caught up in the moment that something would happen between them tonight.

The cold dessert cooled Xiaoyan’s racing heart slightly, though perhaps she was simply getting used to—and enjoying—her current predicament. Her body grew less rigid, a change Zhang Yan noticed immediately as she pressed tightly against him.

"Come on, let’s take a look over there."

Zhang Yan led Xiaoyan to Cartier, having purposely spotted the high chairs in the try-on area at the counter. Thrilled that Zhang Yan was finally willing to take her into a luxury boutique, Xiaoyan was too overjoyed to notice the trap.

She sat at the counter, happily trying on a slim nail bracelet. "Zhang Yan, what do you think of this one? Does it look good?"

However, upon turning her head, Xiaoyan found Zhang Yan staring fixedly downward. Following his gaze, she finally realized the problem. Due to the high chair, her current sitting posture had hiked her skirt up to a dangerous degree, faintly revealing...

She had actually let her guard down so much that she’d forgotten about her situation!

Although Zhang Yan was largely blocking the angle of her exposure, and it was impossible for the clerk behind the counter to see what was happening under the table, this was still in broad daylight, out in public! Just a meter or so away stood several other girls!

Her ingrained upbringing made her feel intensely ashamed of such indecent behavior. In that instant, a rush of adrenaline hit her—the exact same feeling she’d experienced during their near-death driving lesson.

Remembering what typically followed this surging feeling, she jolted again. Like a reflex, she sprang up from the chair, throwing herself directly into Zhang Yan’s arms.

"What on earth am I doing!"

The succession of shocks left her mind entirely blank. Her thoughts temporarily stalled, and she simply froze in place.

Without batting an eyelid, Zhang Yan helped her pull her skirt down. Surrounding shoppers were startled by their sudden movement and cast glances their way, soon breaking into knowing chuckles. They clearly mistook it for a moment of intimacy between a young couple.

Since Xiaoyan didn’t move away, Zhang Yan naturally wasn’t going to push her away either. He took the opportunity to wrap his arms lightly around her, measuring the soft curves of her body and the searing heat radiating through her thin clothing.

Compared to when Chi Xinyue had eagerly thrown herself into his arms not long ago, Xiaoyan’s impact felt a bit more substantial. He focused his attention on his chest, feeling the sensation carefully.

"No artificial enhancements."

After who knew how long, Xiaoyan’s dazed brain finally restarted. Realizing what she was doing, she hurriedly shoved Zhang Yan away. "Zhang Yan, I... I need to use the restroom."

"Ah, miss, please take off the jewelry before you leave," the staff member called out to the fleeing Xiaoyan, making her flush an even deeper shade of embarrassing red.

"I’m sorry, I almost forgot. I’ll take it off right now."

Watching her beautiful figure hurry away, Zhang Yan recalled the tactile sensation from moments ago, unable to help but savor the memory. He glanced at the price tag of the bracelet Xiaoyan had taken off: 38,800 yuan.

"That’s a bit pricey. It looks like a bent nail, yet they dare to sell it for this much? I really don’t get it."

"Please wrap this up for me."

In the end, Zhang Yan still took a heavy hit to his wallet and bought the bracelet, though whether he would actually gift it to her would depend on her performance. If it was an equivalent exchange, he was more than happy to accept it.

By the time Xiaoyan returned, Zhang Yan was already waiting for her by the store’s entrance. Her mood was a bit down; not only had she embarrassed herself, but she’d also lost the chance to receive a gift she fancied.

Why was she so unlucky today!

"Zhang Yan, I’m a bit tired. Could you take me home?"

"Let’s visit one last store."

Although Xiaoyan didn’t want to stay out a second longer, it was Zhang Yan’s suggestion. She hesitated for a moment before finally nodding.

Zhang Yan led Xiaoyan to a boutique called La Perla. He hadn’t heard of this store before and didn’t know its tier; he only saw that it sold lingerie.

Seeing the store, a wave of warmth surged in Xiaoyan’s heart.

"He knows how awkward my current situation is, so he brought me here to buy underwear to change into! And he purposely chose this specific store!"

Zhang Yan was entirely unaware that this was a luxury lingerie brand from Italy, famously known as the Hermes of lingerie. A set of pajamas cost fifteen thousand, while a top-and-bottom lingerie set would run over seven thousand. In addition, bathrobes, nightgowns, and bodysuits could also easily surpass ten thousand.

If he had known, he definitely would have chosen a different store. After all, Xiaoyan hadn’t unlocked her exclusive fund yet, meaning every penny he spent out of pocket still pained him.

"That’s my hard-earned money, paid for with sweat and effort!"

Just as he was about to lead Xiaoyan through the entrance, his phone vibrated with a loud BUZZ BUZZ. Zhang Yan glanced at the caller ID: Old Niu.

"Go on and pick out a set without worrying about the price. I need to take this call, but I’ll join you in a moment."

"Okay, Zhang Yan," Xiaoyan replied sweetly, eagerly walking inside.

However, the moment she stepped through the door, she spotted a vaguely familiar figure.

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