Chapter 41.2: Seduction
Previously, their growing closeness with Shi Hai was unimpeded by anyone, and no unexpected events occurred because they were deliberately avoided.
But in this ’round,’ it’s different.
Everyone was free to approach Shi Hai without restrictions.
Thus, it became a free-for-all.
Tian Shui wouldn’t miss this opportunity.
She wanted to grasp his heart firmly, turning him into her very own Tomcat.
“However, if you want to know more, it won’t come for free, junior~”
Tian Shui leaned forward, hands behind her back, her seductive smile playing on her lips.
“Heh, even if you pay, I might not tell you,” she teased.
Shi Hai understood now—this woman was playing a game again.
“You’re quite the expert at fishing, senior.”
“Indeed, I love fishing for cute little fish~”
She raised her head, her extended right hand with a single finger touching Shi Hai’s lips, asking, “So, little fish junior, will you take the bait?”
Shi Hai blew a breath and leaned back, saying, “If taking the bait would get me the answers, I might consider it. But if I do bite, won’t you just put me in a fish tank?”
“Being a pet fish isn’t so bad, is it? You’ll have food, shelter, and a beauty to look at. I might even talk to you when I’m in a good mood and accidentally spill secrets,” she teased.
“I don’t eat what’s handed to me,” Shi Hai retorted.
“Hard-headed, are you?”
This level of teasing wouldn’t make Shi Hai bite.
Tian Shui knew he wasn’t the type to wag his tail for her; he wouldn’t eat what was fed to him.
He was a lone wolf, hunting his own prey.
So, giving him just a whiff was enough.
“Then, if you want to know more… dig it out yourself.”
Tian Shui opened her arms as if inviting a hug, displaying her body.
“Uncover more secrets from me.”
“…”
She could feel Shi Hai’s gaze growing hotter.
Simultaneously, she felt her body heating up under his gaze, her breathing becoming rapid.
“It seems, senior, you do know me very well,” Shi Hai said with a natural smile.
“Of course, who do you think I am?” Tian Shui responded, a bit flustered.
She wasn’t entirely sure if Shi Hai was genuinely interested in her.
“I must admit, senior, your seduction was quite successful. I do enjoy the process of ‘digging for secrets’ more than getting the answers directly…”
Shi Hai scratched his cheek, smiling shyly.
“Oh my, really, I’m getting shy. Someone who understands me so well and is willing to indulge my interests…”
Tian Shui swallowed secretly, thinking she had succeeded.
“However, I must state upfront, I won’t fawn over you, senior. I really can’t be a sycophant.”
Tian Shui sneered and retorted, “Heh, I don’t need sycophants, dear junior. If you were willing to be one, I’d lose interest.”
“True… After all, senior, you’re a thrill-seeker, right?”
Tian Shui’s body trembled slightly.
In such a short time, he had once again seen through her essence!
She felt his previously harmless gaze slowly transform into a wolf’s gaze, filled with desire, perhaps already contemplating how to tear her apart piece by piece…
I am awakening a sleeping beast.
Thinking this, Tian Shui felt a long-lost fear that she stopped feeling after her defeat.
But this thrill of dancing on the edge of danger excited her even more, making her entire body tremble, and the sweat under her arms made her joints moist.
At that moment, Shi Hai placed his hands on her shoulders, making her tense up.
Shi Hai bent slightly, bringing his head close to her ear, just like she did earlier, and whispered, “Well, then, please take care of me…. Tian Shui.”
Tian Shui barely managed to bite her lip to keep from crying out, her face flushing.
Almost…
She almost blurted out:
(“Yes, Master!”)