Chapter 85
The show continued on stage, and the corridor was bustling with people, extremely lively. Xia Linxia heard someone knock on the door, and in her panic, she accidentally bit Ji Fengxue's lip.
“Who is it?”
“Me,” said Xiang Huaimeng.
“And me,” Chen Nian chimed in.
“Come in,”
Xiang Huaimeng pushed the door open and saw them sitting on opposite sides of the sofa. She glanced at Xia Linxia, who was lounging with her legs crossed and fidgeting. With a look of disappointment, she turned her head and asked, “Teacher Ji, did the production team arrange a dressing room for you?”
“Yes, they did,” Ji Fengxue suddenly stood up, grabbed Xia Linxia's hand, and walked away.
“Where are we going?” Xia Linxia hurried to keep up.
“Where do you think we’re going?” Ji Fengxue replied without looking back.
Xia Linxia understood. She turned back and winked playfully at the two of them, blowing a kiss, “Bye, you two can go back first.”
After getting into the car, Xia Linxia realized she hadn’t had time to change. She draped the blanket from the car over herself. Fortunately, the air conditioning in the car was warm enough.
She smugly crossed her legs and glanced at Ji Fengxue beside her. The latter was focused on driving, her hands on the steering wheel looking particularly beautiful, her profile also beautiful, and her hair tied in a low ponytail, which was also beautiful.
It was too quiet in the car, only the sound of her heart pounding could be heard. She pursed her lips and asked, “You can dance too? When did you learn?”
“Fasten your seatbelt,” Ji Fengxue said as she merged onto the main road. There was a fireworks display at midnight tonight, and pedestrians were already starting to gather and head towards the viewing spots.
Xia Linxia couldn’t help but look out the window, then heard Ji Fengxue say, “I learned a little during the art exam, but it never really came in handy. This performance tonight is the result of practicing secretly for several days.”
“You did quite well,” Xia Linxia teased, “You almost stepped on me.”
Ji Fengxue smiled, “That’s why I had it all planned out. If I made a mistake, I would have immediately swapped back with the original backup dancer.”
“Cunning,” Xia Linxia huffed, “Ji Fengxue, I’ve realized you’re quite wicked.”
“Yes,” Ji Fengxue had no intention of denying it. If she weren’t wicked, how could she have trapped someone step by step?
“But I like it, hehe.” Xia Linxia grinned.
As they waited for the red light at the intersection, the car fell silent again. There was only one more intersection before they reached the hotel. Xia Linxia felt inexplicably nervous, her hands gripping the seatbelt, and she pretended to be casual, playing with her phone.
She stole a glance at Ji Fengxue from the corner of her eye. Ji Fengxue showed no change in expression, seeming quite at ease, tapping her index finger on the steering wheel.
But the rhythm was a bit off.
She chuckled, “Lao Ji, aren’t you nervous?”
The light ahead turned green. Ji Fengxue didn’t confirm or deny, curling her lips, “What do you want to say?”
“I want to say that if you’re nervous, then I won’t be nervous at all,” Xia Linxia’s mood gradually brightened, “Don’t worry, I’ll be gentle.”
Ji Fengxue gave her a look of ambiguous meaning, her eyes filled with even more amusement.
Upon arriving at the hotel, Xia Linxia got out of the car, still draped in the blanket. Ji Fengxue stood on the windier side, put her arm around her shoulder, and walked inside.
The room was on the top floor of the tall building, offering a view of half the city’s nightscape. Outside the window, cars flowed like water, celebrating the upcoming new year.
The room was very warm. Xia Linxia said, “Why don’t you take a shower first?”
“Okay.”
The sound of rushing water came from the bathroom. Xia Linxia listened at the door for a moment before rushing back to the bedroom. She jumped up and down in place, threw a few punches at the air, and then started pacing around the living room, muttering, “Don’t be nervous, don’t be nervous. Xia Linxia, you’re grown up, yes! Deep breaths—inhale—exhale—”
The sound from the bathroom suddenly paused. She held her breath immediately, and only when the water resumed did she breathe normally. Unconsciously, she wandered in front of the full-length mirror. She let go of the blanket and couldn’t help but admire herself.
No problem, her figure was perfectly fine. It was just that the birthmark on her shoulder blades seemed a bit ugly, but she had only seen a photo of the birthmark when she was a child.
Thinking of this, she immediately called her mother, “Mom, do you still have that photo of my birthmark?”
“What do you need it for?” Mother Xia asked.
“I just want to look at it, I don’t remember what it looks like.”
“It’s just an ugly scar, what’s so good about it,” Mother Xia said.
An ugly scar.
Ugly scar.
Ugly.
When Ji Fengxue came out of the bathroom, she saw someone lying motionlessly on the bed like a salted fish.
She went over and flipped the salted fish over, “Won’t you suffocate sleeping like this?”
Xia Linxia looked at the ceiling with a lifeless expression, “I’m going to take a shower, woohoo.”
Ji Fengxue looked at her dejected back, smiled, stood by the window, and sighed imperceptibly. She re-added Xing Baifeng on WeChat.
【Ji Fengxue】: .
【Xing Baifeng】: ? What’s wrong?
【Ji Fengxue】: I think I might have scared the little girl.
【Xing Baifeng】: Scared her how?
【Ji Fengxue】:
【Ji Fengxue】: I think I was a bit too hasty.
【Xing Baifeng】: Are you complaining now while actually showing off? I’ll block you if you continue.
Ji Fengxue put away her phone and pondered for a moment. The thought of Xia Linxia’s expression just now had somewhat quelled the fire in her. She started tidying the bed, abandoning her previous intentions. There was plenty of time, no need to rush. She had to let the other person adapt first.
Xia Linxia took a very, very long shower, mostly spent staring at the mirror. Unfortunately, she couldn’t see the full extent of the birthmark, and she felt a bit ashamed to show it.
She finished her shower and walked out, seeing Ji Fengxue already lying on the bed reading a book.
Xia Linxia: “?”
She lay down beside her and waited for a while, only hearing the sound of pages turning.
Xia Linxia: “???” What are you spacing out for? I’ve already showered, don’t tell me you just wanted to read together to cultivate your minds?
“Ahem,” she prompted, “You’re holding the book upside down.”
"..." Ji Fengxue calmly turned the book back, thought for a moment, then placed the book aside and covered her with the blanket, “Sleep peacefully, I won’t touch you.”
“???” Xia Linxia was completely stunned, blinking her eyes, “But I want to touch you.”
Ji Fengxue’s hand paused, and she looked at her in disbelief, “What?”
“I’ve already showered, how can you cover me with a blanket? Do you look down on me? Is the next step for you to tell me to pull up my pants and get lost?” Xia Linxia pouted aggrievedly, revealing her slender arms, and pinched her ears with both hands, “Tell me honestly, are you really incapable?”
A small flame suddenly ignited in Ji Fengxue’s eyes, and her blood began to surge again.
“Are you serious?”
Xia Linxia became timid again, “Yes, can I have a small request?”
“You say it.”
“Can you turn off the lights?”
“Why?” Ji Fengxue gently covered her mouth, and after a while, a series of faint sounds could be heard.
Xia Linxia mumbled, “I have a scar, it’s not pretty.”
“Where?” Ji Fengxue asked, her hand reaching inside.
Xia Linxia felt a tickle and instinctively arched her back, “On my back, on my back.”
Ji Fengxue turned her body over and lifted her pajamas, revealing her smooth back. Xia Linxia panicked and buried her face in the pillow.
A moment later, the birthmark area felt as if it were being brushed by soft feathers, and warm breath lingered there.
She heard Ji Fengxue say, “It’s beautiful, it’s like a peach petal.”
Xia Linxia turned her head and looked at her serious face. Her tense nerves gradually relaxed, allowing the other person to explore and take from her lips and teeth.
This kiss was more lingering than before, with a hint of desire, like a fire slowly burning, raising the temperature of both of them. In her ears, she could hear Ji Fengxue’s increasingly heavy breaths. The slightly cool hands that passed over her felt like sweet dew, making her want more.
Ji Fengxue lowered her head and kissed the corner of her teary eye, asking softly, “Are you scared?”
Xia Linxia nodded, then shook her head again.
“Don’t be afraid, we can consider it a trip,” Ji Fengxue said.
The first deserted scenic spot, Twin Peaks, was covered in snow year-round due to its high altitude. Each peak had a plum blossom tree adorned on top, blooming in vibrant red. When they saw travelers who had journeyed from afar, they would unfurl their petals.
Descending along the canyon, they passed through a sparsely populated plain. The grass was tender like sprouts, and with a slight step, the travelers’ footprints would be left behind.
Finally, they reached the secluded valley, with a canopy of trees shading the sun outside. Inside, there was a small mountain with a small opening. A narrow path led to a hidden place, only wide enough for one person to pass. Upon entering, one could pause briefly to find a water source, which could then accommodate a small boat about two fingers long to continue forward, until the most secret place, where it suddenly opened up.
Suddenly, as if overnight, peach blossoms bloomed.
The moment Xia Linxia’s consciousness blurred, fireworks suddenly bloomed in the night sky outside the window.
The new year had arrived.
“Happy New Year,” she heard Ji Fengxue say in her ear.
After two more trips, Xia Linxia lay on the bed, weak and sore, her voice hoarse. She accused, “You wait for me, next time, next time, hmph.”
Ji Fengxue kissed her forehead and carried her to the bathroom, almost causing another spark. Just as she was about to brake, Xia Linxia weakly opened her eyes, the corners of her eyes turning red. She splashed the water in the bathtub, splashing onto her, wetting her clothes.
She decided to join her in the shower and asked, “Is Ji Fengxue capable?”
Xia Linxia leaned against her weakly, “It’s okay, just a little bit capable.”
As soon as she finished speaking, the cold hands started again. She was startled and yelled in a hoarse voice, “No, you’re too capable! How are you so amazing!”
“I can be even more amazing,” Ji Fengxue continued to lead her from the bathroom, embarking on another journey.
Before falling asleep, Xia Linxia’s only thought was that she would never talk big again, woohoo.
The first day of the new year was a Monday. Even after the wild celebrations the night before, the office workers had to drag their exhausted bodies to work.
Cars flowed endlessly on the streets, and the honking was unbearable. However, the room’s soundproofing was good, and coupled with Xia Linxia’s deep sleep, she woke up with a sense of temporal disorientation.
She moved and found herself being held. She looked up and met Ji Fengxue’s dark, ink-like smiling eyes. She kicked her playfully, then cried out in pain herself.
“What time is it?”
“It’s 3:30 in the afternoon,” Ji Fengxue chuckled and patted her back to help her breathe, “Does it hurt a lot?”
“It hurts like hell,” Xia Linxia stubbornly insisted, “I don’t feel anything at all.”
“Is that so?” Ji Fengxue feigned deep thought, “It seems I need to keep working hard. How about we do it now?”
“Are you a devil!” Xia Linxia quickly grabbed her hand, “It hurts, it hurts like hell!!”
Ji Fengxue smiled with satisfaction, hugged her tightly, and swayed her, “Why do I love you so much?”
“I’m suffocating,” Xia Linxia mumbled, and thinking of last night’s trip, she retaliated by biting her collarbone.
Ji Fengxue remained silent, stroked the back of her head, lowered her head, and kissed her heart.
Xia Linxia moved up a bit, biting her shoulder, and then her stomach rumbled twice.
"..."
“Pfft,” Ji Fengxue scratched her chin, “Got it, Little Dog Xia is hungry.”
“If you know, why aren’t you getting food? Is your after-sales service so poor!” Xia Linxia yelled, then became aggrieved again, “It’s over, how can I sing with this broken voice? My life is ruined.”
“Why can’t you sing? You sang beautifully last night,” Ji Fengxue said, then immediately slipped out of bed, dodging an attack, and wrapped her in the blanket, “Don’t move, I’ll get the food.”
Xia Linxia remained motionless like a silkworm pupa. Her gaze drifted, and she saw the red marks on Ji Fengxue’s body and the scratches on her back, choosing to forget.
Ji Fengxue had ordered breakfast service in the morning, which just needed to be heated in the microwave. She brought the porridge and sat by the bed.
Xia Linxia was like a paralyzed old man, opening her mouth, “Ah.”
Ji Fengxue helped her up, placed a pillow behind her back for support, and fed her personally.
After drinking the porridge, Xia Linxia started to feel uncomfortable all over again. One moment she asked Ji Fengxue to bathe her, the next she asked Ji Fengxue to wash her feet, and she even wanted to be carried back in a princess carry, and the posture had to be precise.
Finally, she got the film empress to wash her feet. It was so comfortable!
She lay on the bed contentedly, with her feet crossed, feeling the exhilaration of a flipped-over serf singing.
“Oh right, Lao Ji, get my phone for me.”
“What for?” Ji Fengxue handed her the phone.
“Let’s settle the bill,” Xia Linxia hummed a tune and opened the calculator, “88,888 per hour. How many hours was it last night? I forgot the start time, I only remember the fireworks outside, so I’ll give you a discount, starting from 0:00. When did it end?”
"..." Ji Fengxue gave her a deep look, “It seemed to be almost five o’clock?”
“Damn it,” Xia Linxia angrily hit her with a pillow, “Add money, you must add money!”
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