Chapter 26: Theater, Qing Tan, Knee Pillow

After saying these words, Qing Tan looked at Lin Yan with a mixture of anticipation and fear, waiting for his answer.

The reason for her mixed emotions was mainly because during this period, Qing Tan had secretly confirmed her feelings.

It seemed, just maybe, that she actually liked Lin Yan.

Previously, Qing Tan asked her mother what it felt like to like someone. Her mother said that seeing him made her happy, she felt lost when they were apart, and she couldn't stop thinking about him when they were not together.

At that time, Qing Tan felt that she might like Lin Yan because her symptoms seemed to completely match what her mother described.

So during this period, Qing Tan had been very conflicted.

It was because Lin Yan had been diligently practicing for a while, and she didn't want to disturb him. Otherwise, she would have asked Lin Yan out long ago.

Now that Lin Yan had some free time, Qing Tan summoned her courage to ask him out, fearing that if she didn't, Lin Yan might not be available later.

"What about Lin Dong? Isn't he going?" Lin Yan didn't know that Qing Tan had so many thoughts. After hearing her words, he asked her with some confusion.

Qing Tan shook her head and replied, "Lin Dong said he wants to focus on training."

Actually, Lin Dong could have skipped training tonight, but even if he didn't train now, he would still have to train later. She couldn't ruin her plan.

Lin Yan nodded in response, and seeing Qing Tan's expectant look, he couldn't bear to refuse her.

He agreed, "Alright, let's go watch the play then."

Qing Tan instantly smiled brightly.

To be honest, making this move today required a tremendous amount of courage for her.

But at this moment, Qing Tan was very grateful that she had summoned the courage, because now she might have the opportunity to get closer to Lin Yan.

"Let's go, Lin Yan." Qing Tan smiled happily, and her steps became brisk as they walked.

The two quickly arrived in Qingyang Town, and Qing Tan became the center of attention as they walked, attracting a lot of attention.

This was mainly because Qing Tan looked cute and lovely, and although her outfit wasn't too flashy, it still showed off her fair, slender legs, which caught people's attention.

"If I could hold Lin Yan's hand, it would be great. His hand is so big, it would definitely feel secure." Qing Tan thought to herself as she walked with Lin Yan, noticing many couples holding hands on the street, feeling a bit envious.

But she didn't want to say it directly, so she felt conflicted.

Just then, a gust of cold wind blew, and Qing Tan seized the opportunity to grab Lin Yan's hand.

"What's wrong, Qing Tan?" Lin Yan was puzzled by this sudden action and asked Qing Tan curiously.

"Hehe, Lin Yan, I'm a little cold." Qing Tan said to Lin Yan, feeling embarrassed.

Lin Yan raised an eyebrow in response. "Do you want to go back then?"

Qing Tan was startled for a moment. After finally asking him out, how could she let him go so easily?

So Qing Tan quickly said to Lin Yan, "No, no need. Actually, it's not that cold. Lin Yan, just holding your hand will warm me up."

Lin Yan felt a bit strange hearing this. Could holding hands really provide warmth? But he still didn't refuse and agreed.

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Qing Tan couldn't help but smile broadly, humming a little tune happily as she felt the warmth of Lin Yan's hand. She couldn't wipe the smile off her face.

"Lin Yan's hand is so big, so firm, and so warm."

Quickly wiping away the saliva that was about to drip, Qing Tan started to pay attention to her appearance.

She didn't want to leave a bad impression on Lin Yan just because of this kind of thing.

The two quickly arrived at the theater.

Afterward, they watched the play from good seats.

However, Qing Tan felt a bit disappointed because after arriving at the theater, Lin Yan didn't continue holding her hand.

This made Qing Tan feel a bit regretful.

"I still want to hold Lin Yan's hand, it's so warm and comfortable."

Blushing, Qing Tan thought to herself, carefully inching her bottom closer to Lin Yan's side on the seat, afraid of being noticed by him.

Lin Yan didn't notice any of this; he just continued sitting and watching the play.

However, he wasn't really interested in the play. Watching it felt like listening to a teacher's lecture during class in a previous life, and he soon felt drowsy.

Lin Yan even fell asleep without realizing it, his eyes closing involuntarily.

"Lin Yan?"

Qing Tan called out to Lin Yan softly, realizing that he had fallen asleep.

Carefully, she put his head on her lap, making her thigh his pillow.

"Maybe he's just too tired. He's been seriously practicing recently to gain strength, and it comes with a price," Qing Tan muttered to herself, gently stroking Lin Yan's hair with some concern.

As Lin Yan slept, a faint breath came from his nostrils.

Feeling this breeze, Qing Tan's cheeks became a bit hot, and she felt a slight itchiness in her legs under Lin Yan's hair, but she squeezed her legs tightly together, reluctant to wake him up.

"Sorry, I accidentally fell asleep."

When Lin Yan woke up, the play had already ended. Although there weren't many people in the theater, the noise of people leaving after the play still woke him up.

When Lin Yan woke up and saw Qing Tan's slightly squeezed thighs, he immediately sat up from the middle, scratching his head awkwardly, and said, "Um..."

Qing Tan was a little embarrassed, but she didn't blame Lin Yan. In fact, she thoroughly enjoyed the scene just now.

She looked at Lin Yan and said, "Well, Lin Yan, how about compensating me next time and going out with me again?"

Lin Yan agreed, "Okay."

Qing Tan then flashed a mischievous smile, and seeing that it was getting late, they both returned to the Lin family.

In the following days, Lin Yan continued to train at the Lin family.

Although it wasn't as intense as before when he was nurturing the beast fire and learning combat skills.

But most of his time each day was still spent on training.

Under such training, Lin Yan was getting closer and closer to a breakthrough, and he became increasingly proficient in using the purple fire.

"Perhaps, young man, you can start trying to refine second-grade pills."

One day, seeing that Lin Yan was becoming more proficient in controlling the purple fire, the voice of the Medicine Elder suddenly sounded, reminding Lin Yan.

"Is that so? Then I'll give it a try, Elder Medicine."

Lin Yan readily agreed and then obtained a recipe for second-grade pills from the Medicine Elder. He went to Qingyang Town to buy medicinal materials, preparing to start refining second-grade pills.

(End of this chapter)