Chapter 41: The Sneaky Cat

 Chapter 41: The Sneaky Cat

After a soothing bath, they sat down for dinner.

South Phoenix remained quiet throughout the meal, occasionally smiling as if she were secretly contemplating something interesting.

Mr. Rong called out to her a few times and tried to engage her in conversation, but she responded casually, not saying much.

There was something mysterious about her behavior.

Mr. Rong observed her closely, and unbeknownst to her, her thoughts were clearly visible on her face. She looked like a person who had discovered something exciting, as if she were about to enjoy the most delicious treat.

Mr. Rong narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.

Late at night, around midnight, South Phoenix, wearing a loose robe, quietly left her room.

Since she and Mr. Rong had come to an agreement, security at the estate had become more relaxed, especially at night.

She managed to leave the villa alone and headed towards the back of the mountain.

She passed by a stream, through a small forest, and then, among the cracks between giant rocks, she found the hot spring she had discovered during the day.

The curious cat had finally found what she was looking for. South Phoenix licked her lips, then untied her loose robe.

Underneath the robe, she had a clean towel, and beneath that, she wore a conservative one-piece swimsuit.

She carefully placed her belongings aside and happily jumped into the hot spring.

The water temperature was just right, and as she immersed herself in it, she felt her whole body relaxing. She could clearly feel its soothing effects.

This was indeed a rare therapeutic hot spring.

With her eyes closed, South Phoenix enjoyed the moment. Suddenly, a familiar voice filled with charm sounded above her head. "I never expected there was a natural hot spring in my estate."

"..."

South Phoenix immediately opened her eyes, startled, and saw Mr. Rong looking down at her from a higher position.

This angle...

Emotions surged within her.

Startled, South Phoenix quickly submerged herself in the water, leaving only her head above the surface.

"How did you get here?" South Phoenix asked.

"I followed the little one," Mr. Rong replied with a grin.

"Little one?" South Phoenix was surprised.

Mr. Rong couldn't help but laugh.

The innocent thing acted like a curious little creature without even realizing it.

"This place is not bad," Mr. Rong looked around. "Tomorrow, I'll have someone come to test the safety of the hot spring. We can develop this area."

"We can build a courtyard here, a large wooden house over there with bathing facilities, changing rooms, a viewing platform, and create a panoramic room. In the courtyard, we can use massage stones for the paths, and add some landscaping here and there."

South Phoenix listened quietly to his vision and simulated it in her mind. It did indeed sound good.

"I've tested it, and the hot spring is safe," South Phoenix said softly, her chin submerged in the water. "If you're still unsure, you can have someone else test it."

"Oh. Since the little one tested it, we don't need anyone else."

Mr. Rong sat down beside her, very close.

The night breeze was a bit chilly, and South Phoenix noticed that his clothes seemed a bit thin.

Just as she was thinking about it, Mr. Rong extended his slender, handsome hand and reached out to firmly grasp her shoulder.

South Phoenix shivered and tried to move away.

"I'm giving you a shoulder massage. I'm serving you, so just enjoy it."

Hearing this, South Phoenix stopped resisting and let him continue.

His hand on her shoulder was warm and soft.

Though the night was cold, Mr. Rong didn't seem to feel it; instead, he felt a growing warmth.

He slightly tilted his head, and she could see his eyebrows from her position. He furrowed them slightly, and the expression was captivating.

South Phoenix couldn't help but admire.

"Your eyes are so beautiful."

Phoenix, I really like your eyes.

A surge of emotion couldn't be restrained, and for a moment, water splashed all around as Mr. Rong jumped into the hot spring.

With one hand, he firmly held her, and delicate kisses started from her eyebrows, down to her upturned nose, rosy cheeks, perfect lips, sharp chin, slender neck, sexy collarbone...

Her previous voice and her current one merged in his mind.

"Your eyes are so beautiful."

She truly was a captivating person.

Darn it.

Mr. Rong let her go.

A blush spread across his face. His thin shirt was soaked by the hot spring, revealing his perfectly sculpted muscles.

His face tightened, and his intense eyes stared at her.

South Phoenix, biting her lip, pushed him away forcefully. "You're crazy!"

They had an agreement; she was supposed to act as his White Moonlight and had not agreed to any further closeness between them!

Mr. Rong thought that he had agreed, and he regretted it.

He pursed his lips and made a low, seductive sound. "Hmm."

"What are you doing now?"

Mr. Rong chuckled and interrupted her. "What am I doing? Are you saying I want to sleep with you?"

Mr. Rong provocatively raised an eyebrow. "That's not entirely incorrect."

With that, he turned around, and dripping wet, he walked away, leaving her room.

South Phoenix wrapped herself in a robe, dried herself, and put on an oversized coat before heading to her room to take another shower.

Thinking back to what had just happened, she felt her face flush under the shower.

Mr. Rong was indeed very handsome, especially just now, under the moonlight and the shimmering hot spring water, his face almost seemed to glow.

South Phoenix felt regret. For a moment, she had actually wanted to kiss him.

After changing into her pajamas, South Phoenix walked out of the bathroom, only to find that the man, who had also taken a shower, was sitting on her bed.

Mr. Rong stared at her up and down, then pointed to the bed. "Sleep."

South Phoenix walked over to the bed.

However, Mr. Rong seemed more tense than ever. Just as she approached, he got up from the bed and took a few steps back.

South Phoenix looked at him, and his face became even more tense. He then decisively left her room.

(End of this chapter)