On a cold winter night, the rising steam from the hot spring pool, like a dreamy mist, exuded an irresistible allure in the tranquil darkness.
Li Liang leaned back comfortably against the stone wall of the pool, the warm water flowing like a mother's gentle caress, softly enveloping his entire body, dispelling the fatigue from skiing during the day, strand by strand.
He leisurely looked up at the vast night sky, delicate snowflakes falling like twinkling stars, gently landing on his face, instantly turning into cool droplets, adding a touch of unique refreshment to the comfort.
"So comfortable..."
He murmured softly to himself, his voice slowly dissipating into the silent night air, his eyelids becoming heavier and heavier under the double assault of warmth and comfort.
The water temperature of the hot spring was just right, as if possessing an invisible magic, allowing him to unconsciously drift into a light sleep, his body and mind immersed in this tranquility.
At this moment, the girls, wrapped in soft bath towels, carefully stepped on wooden clogs, walking along the stone path leading to the hot spring private room.
Bai Yaya walked in the front with a lithe figure, her long hair still carrying a hint of moisture after bathing, reflecting a soft and charming luster under the bright moonlight, like a flowing silver river.
"That Li Liang, he didn't even specify which private room he booked."
Song Junling frowned slightly, unable to resist complaining, her gaze shifting back and forth between the two seemingly identical private rooms, filled with helplessness, "These two private rooms look exactly the same."
"The one on the left, maybe? I remember him saying it was the one near the bamboo forest."
Shen Yueyan said softly, her voice as cold as ever, like a clear spring in the mountains, but at this moment, it carried a hint of imperceptible uncertainty.
She narrowed her eyes slightly, trying to search for the accurate information from Li Liang's words in the corners of her memory.
Bai Shutong silently followed at the end of the group, her bright eyes repeatedly examining the two private rooms, feeling an unspeakable sense of disharmony lingering in her heart.
But before she could open her mouth to express her doubts, the lively and active Song Junyao couldn't wait to reach out and push open the wooden door of the left private room.
"Wow, so warm!" Song Junyao, like a happy little bird, excitedly rushed in first, her crisp voice echoing in the private room.
The other girls followed closely behind, entering one after another. The rising heat from the hot spring pool, like a warm embrace, instantly enveloped them, causing them to involuntarily lower their guard, and no one noticed the figure in the corner who was immersed in dreams.
Shen Yueyan slowly walked in last, her keen senses instantly capturing a faint, familiar scent in the air.
But before she could carefully ponder the source of this scent, Song Junyao couldn't wait to take off her bath towel and jump into the hot spring pool like a nimble fish, splashing a spray of crystal water.
"Wait!" Bai Yaya suddenly tightened her expression, lowered her voice, and revealed a trace of nervousness on her face, "Listen..."
Everyone immediately quieted down, and the even breathing coming from the hot spring pool was particularly clear in this quiet atmosphere.
The girls looked in the direction of the sound, only to see moonlight shining through the narrow gaps in the bamboo curtain, like beams of silver threads, scattering on the water, reflecting a profile they were all too familiar with.
"It's Li Liang!" Song Junling subconsciously covered her mouth, almost crying out in surprise, her eyes widened, filled with surprise and accident.
Shen Yueyan's heart skipped a beat, as if a little deer was running wildly in her heart.
She saw Li Liang quietly leaning against the edge of the pool, the crystal water droplets slowly sliding down his firm and well-defined chest, his eyes, which were always filled with a sunny smile, were now tightly closed.
His long eyelashes, like two small fans, cast a faint shadow on his face, adding a touch of tranquility and gentleness that was rarely seen in him.
"He's asleep?" Bai Yaya's voice trembled slightly, whether from nervousness or the unspeakable panic in her heart.
Her eyes revealed a hint of worry, mixed with some helplessness.
A sly glint flashed in Song Junyao's eyes, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she tiptoed towards Li Liang.
"Let me wake him up..." She lowered her voice, like a cat stealing fish, whispering softly, the mischievous smile on her lips becoming more and more obvious.
"Don't..." Shen Yueyan subconsciously wanted to speak out to stop her, but it was already too late.
Song Junyao had already slowly approached Li Liang's face, her pink lips slightly pouted, and she was about to mischievously kiss Li Liang's cheek.
However, just as her lips were about to touch Li Liang, Li Liang seemed to sense something and suddenly opened his eyes.
In an instant, their eyes met, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.
The whole world seemed to quiet down, leaving only each other's rapid breathing.
"Ah!!!" Song Junyao screamed and quickly retreated, in a moment of panic, her hand uncontrollably raised, and with a "smack", a crisp slap echoed in the hot spring pool.
Li Liang was completely stunned, he covered his face, looking at the scene in front of him in disbelief: six girls, only wrapped in bath towels, were staring at him dumbfounded, their expressions varied, some surprised, some embarrassed, some panicked.
"You..." Li Liang's voice changed due to shock and panic, he widened his eyes, looking at the sudden scene in front of him, his mind was blank, completely unsure of how to respond.
"Pervert!" Song Junyao shouted angrily, her face flushed red, her eyes filled with anger and shame, "Why are you in the women's bath!"
"Wait!" Shen Yueyan suddenly realized something, she quickly walked to the door, carefully looked at the sign, and her face instantly turned as pale as paper. "This is... the men's bath." Her voice seemed to have been drained of strength, so weak that it was almost inaudible.
The air seemed to freeze instantly. Everyone was stunned, and only the sound of the water gently rippling in the hot spring pool remained, as if telling the embarrassment of the moment.
"So..." Bai Yaya's voice was as thin as a mosquito's, her face flushed red with shame, almost burying it in the water, "Did we go to the wrong place?"
Song Junling covered her face, lamenting, "Oh my god, so embarrassing..." She really wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into, the embarrassment at this moment made her wish she could disappear from this place immediately.
Bai Shutong silently shrank back into the water, only revealing a pair of eyes, her eyes revealing a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.
Li Liang finally came back to his senses, he sighed helplessly, rubbed the face that was hit, and said, "I say, you guys..."
"I'm sorry!" Song Junyao suddenly apologized loudly, her face flushed like a ripe tomato, "I was too excited just now..." Her voice carried a hint of crying, her heart full of embarrassment and guilt made her want to find a place to hide.
Shen Yueyan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, she bit her lip, and said, "Since it's already like this... why don't we bathe together?"
"Ah?" Everyone looked at her in surprise, as if she had said something shocking.
"Anyway, the private room has already been booked," Shen Yueyan pretended to be calm, her eyes swept across everyone's faces, trying to make herself look very calm, "And..." Her gaze swept over everyone, "Haven't you always wanted to play games?"
Song Junling's eyes lit up, like grabbing a life-saving straw, excitedly saying, "That's right! We can play Truth or Dare!"
"No!" Bai Yaya and Bai Shutong objected in unison, their faces were flushed, obviously they hadn't recovered from the embarrassment just now, this game was too exciting for them.
"Then let's play the King's Game," Song Junyao suggested, she had completely forgotten the embarrassment just now, her eyes flashing with excitement, "I brought playing cards!" As she said that, she took out a deck of playing cards from her bath towel like a magic trick.
Li Liang looked at the group of girls who had instantly regained their vitality and smiled helplessly. He moved to the side, making room for them, and said, "Come on, but let's make it clear first, no more hitting people."
