Chapter -85 'Proactive' Shui Bing'er.
Chapter -85.
In the royal garden, Ye Chen strolled along the gravel path for about a hundred meters, and the scenery around him began to shift.
The birch trees that once lined the way faded away, giving way to a beautiful canopy of arched vines overhead.
Bright moonlight peeked through the gaps in the vines, creating twinkling spots of light that danced like stars. Combined with the soft glow along the path, it felt like they were walking through a magical sea of stars.
"Isn't it beautiful?" Shui Bing'er asked softly, her grip on Ye Chen's arm tightening a bit, as if she were feeling a little nervous.
"Absolutely! You always pick the most beautiful places," Ye Chen replied with a warm smile, appreciating the unique charm of the night.
"Really? That makes me so happy!" Shui Bing'er beamed, stealing a glance at him. After they passed through the 'starlight' vines, she led him to a lovely patch of grass.
At first glance, it seemed like a regular spot, but Shui Bing'er stopped and turned to Ye Chen, playfully asking, "Can you guess why I brought you here? What makes this place special?"
Her tone was light and teasing, and tonight, she seemed to have a spark of liveliness that was a bit different from her usual calm demeanor. Maybe it was the peaceful surroundings that allowed her to be more herself.
"Well, if I had to guess, I'd say it's... fireflies, right?" Ye Chen said with a confident smile, knowing this was a classic scene.
"How did you know?" Shui Bing'er replied, a hint of disappointment in her voice, but she quickly shook it off and pulled Ye Chen into the grass.
As they moved, the quiet grass came alive, and soon, countless tiny fireflies emerged, glowing with a soft pink light.
Surrounded by a flurry of pink fireflies, Shui Bing'er suddenly turned serious, reaching out to gently remove the mask from Ye Chen's face.
"What's up?" Ye Chen asked, touching his face, unsure of what was wrong, but Shui Bing'er's intense gaze made him feel a bit shy.
"Ye Chen!" she called softly, her voice trembling a little. "Have you... ever liked me?"
With nervous eyes fixed on him, she waited for his answer, her heart clearly racing.
"I—"
"Wait, I'm not ready yet!" She quickly covered Ye Chen's mouth, turning her gaze away and patting her chest to calm her racing heart.
After a moment, she composed herself and looked back at Ye Chen, her confidence returning. "No matter how you feel, I really, really like you, Ye Chen! I like you a lot!"
It was as if she had gathered all her courage to shout out her feelings, and after saying it, she smiled brightly, like a carefree child.
"Did I just get officially confessed to?" Ye Chen thought, a bit dazed.
He had come here thinking Shui Bing'er wanted to share her troubles from Tianshui Academy, but this was a surprise.
Then, without warning, Shui Bing'er hugged him tightly and whispered, "It doesn't matter if you like me back, because I like you enough for both of us."
As she said this, her eyes held a hint of sadness, making Ye Chen's heart ache a little.
"Recently, the Crown Prince has been acting more and more out of line. He barges into my room without asking and even tries to sneak in while I'm bathing. But don't worry, I'm always prepared."
She seemed to sense Ye Chen's concern and quickly reassured him. "I keep my room locked, and there's nothing in there but a few clothes, so he hasn't been able to do anything."
Seeing that Ye Chen wasn't overly upset, she continued, "But his behavior is really crossing the line. He sneaks in at night after his duties and has even tried to cuddle with me."
"Ye Chen, I'm really scared I might not be able to keep my..."
Her voice trailed off, and she blinked her beautiful eyes at him, softly saying, "I've thought about it; tonight, you should take me."
"Are you serious?" Ye Chen asked, a bit awkwardly. He wanted to explain that 'Xue Qinghe' was actually Qian Renxue in disguise, but he couldn't say anything yet. He also didn't want to take advantage of Shui Bing'er's vulnerability, even though he found her incredibly attractive.
Hearing his response, Shui Bing'er gave a bittersweet smile. "You don't like me, do you?"
"How could I not? You're stunning; any guy would be lucky to like you!" Ye Chen shook his head, trying to deny it, but Shui Bing'er countered firmly, "If you really like me, would you want to watch me be taken by someone I don't care for? You wouldn't want that, right?"
"Of course not! I'd never want to see you hurt, but please don't act rashly. There's always a way to handle things. Your purity is so important; don't compromise yourself because of Xue Qinghe, okay?"
"I won't feel wronged. I've said it before, as long as it's you, I'm okay with it, silly."
With that, Shui Bing'er fixed her clear, beautiful eyes on Ye Chen and slowly began to shed her clothes, standing confidently before him without a hint of shyness.
"Wow!" Ye Chen couldn't help but gulp. He felt a rush of emotions, but his rational side urged him to protect this sweet girl in front of him.
"Don't you get it?"
Suddenly, Shui Bing'er leaped toward him, sending a chill down his spine.
"Whether it's because of Xue Qinghe or not, as long as it's you, I'm willing."
With that, she kissed him passionately, her hands exploring without hesitation. It was surprising how naturally she took the lead, not needing any guidance at all.
Before Ye Chen knew it, he was lost in Shui Bing'er's warmth, feeling a wild urge rising within him. He knew he was on the brink of crossing a line he wasn't sure he should.
But just as they were about to take that big step, a fiery red figure suddenly emerged from the bushes nearby.
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