Chapter 340: Embarrassed Zhao Xiang'Er

The two of them chatted until after seven o'clock, at which point Chen Erbao took Zhang Yiyi home.

He extended a finger, transferring the Mental Method for the Pure Maiden Divine Skill into Zhang Yiyi's mind.

They chatted until after seven o'clock that evening before Chen Erbao finally took her home.

"Make sure you cultivate diligently. No slacking off!"

Chen Erbao leaned against the car window, calling out to her pretty figure.

Zhang Yiyi turned back, her eyes curving into crescents as she smiled. "Don't worry, I know… Come find me as soon as you're done with your business!"

...

Chen Erbao stomped on the gas and left Hongyuan City, speeding toward Bailong Village.

On the way, he called Bai Xiaoqing again.

"Xiaoqing, we're heading out to inspect the factories the morning after tomorrow. Get yourself ready. I need you to hand over your work to Zhiqing tomorrow so she can take charge."

"Okay, President Chen. Zhiqing has pretty much got the hang of everything. It won't be a problem."

"Mm…"

Chen Erbao had wanted to flirt a little more, but the thought that Lin Zhiqing might be with Bai Xiaoqing stopped him from saying anything further.

'Anyway, we'll be alone the day after tomorrow. I'll have plenty of chances to make a move then!'

Chen Erbao had driven the road between Hongyuan City and Bailong Village many times, so he drove fast. He arrived back in Bailong Village in just over an hour.

However, he didn't go straight home. Instead, he drove to the village entrance, got out, and jogged toward Zhao Ruoying's house.

As the weather was turning cooler, the villagers had gone to bed early. There was hardly anyone out and about.

When Chen Erbao passed the Bai River, he thought of Chen Jiaqi.

'Too bad it's so cold now. Otherwise, Chen Jiaqi would definitely be here bathing in the Bai River…'

As his mind wandered, Chen Erbao soon arrived at Zhao Ruoying's front door.

He expertly vaulted the wall into the yard. Through a crack in the living room door, Chen Erbao could even hear the sound of a TV show.

He tiptoed over and peeked inside stealthily, only to find the living room empty.

'She's not home?'

Puzzled, Chen Erbao pushed the door open and entered, taking a walk around the living room.

'The lights are on, and so is the TV. She must be here somewhere!'

Chen Erbao went to Zhao Ruoying's bedroom and, just as he suspected, saw that the bathroom light was on. He could hear the sound of running water.

'Heh heh, what perfect timing!'

Chen Erbao loosened his belt, slipped off his short-sleeved shirt to reveal his firm muscles, and strode brazenly toward the bathroom.

He gently opened the bathroom door. Through the hazy steam, he could vaguely make out a pale, glistening body standing under the showerhead. Her back was to him, and she was humming a song as she washed herself.

The curvaceous figure, the smooth back, and that waist-length, jet-black hair…

Chen Erbao crept over and wrapped his arms around the soft body from behind. His left hand reflexively closed around a full, soft breast, while his right plunged straight into the dense thicket below.

"Ah—!"

The beauty in his arms suddenly let out a shriek, struggling instinctively.

Chen Erbao quickly tried to soothe her.

"It's me, don't scream… Huh?"

'The way she feels… it's not quite right…'

'She feels a little smaller, and the bush is much sparser…'

The beauty in his arms turned her head and looked at Chen Erbao in terror.

"???"

A delicate and refined face appeared before him, her frantic eyes staring at Chen Erbao.

"Zhao Xiang'Er???"

The shock sent a jolt through Chen Erbao, and his hand reflexively tightened, giving the full mound a gentle squeeze.

Zhao Xiang'Er was also dumbfounded. She never expected it to be her cousin's boyfriend!

Her delicate yet youthful face flushed beet-red. The sensation of her breast being held by his rough palm made her heart pound.

"Chen… Divine Doctor Chen… you… let go!"

It took a moment for Chen Erbao to process what was happening. He quickly let go, pulling his other hand from the thicket as well.

The bathroom fell into an awkward silence. Chen Erbao rubbed his nose and coughed lightly.

"Ahem… Xiang'Er, I thought you were Ruoying. I'm so sorry…"

Zhao Xiang'Er kept her head down, her back to Chen Erbao, her voice barely a whisper.

"I know… Just go out first!"

"Ah… Oh, right!"

Chen Erbao quickly turned and left the bathroom.

After closing the door, he took a deep breath, nearly slapping himself.

'What the hell just happened!'

'I sneak into my girlfriend's bathroom for a surprise, and it turns out to be her younger cousin!'

'How am I going to fix this!'

'If Ruoying finds out…'

Chen Erbao thought of Zhao Ruoying's temper and couldn't help but shiver.

'Zhao Ruoying would probably eat me alive!'

The sound of running water started up again from the bathroom. Chen Erbao quickly left the bedroom and went to the living room. He poured himself a glass of water and downed it in one gulp before slumping onto the sofa in a daze.

'Zhao Xiang'Er is Zhao Feng's second daughter, a college freshman this year…'

'I never noticed before, but that girl is seriously well-developed. Those soft breasts, that sparse patch…'

As he recalled the scene from just now, Chen Erbao's thoughts started to stray.

Chen Erbao downed two more glasses of water before he finally managed to calm his racing heart.

'Where did Ruoying go this late at night?'

'And what is Zhao Xiang'Er doing at Ruoying's house?'

While Chen Erbao was lost in thought, the bedroom door pushed open, and a fully dressed Zhao Xiang'Er came out with her head bowed.

Chen Erbao looked up. Zhao Xiang'Er's youthful, delicate face was bright red. Twisting the hem of her clothes with her small hands, she nervously walked over and sat down across from him.

An awkward silence fell between them once more.

Chen Erbao decided he had to be the one to break the awkward silence. He cleared his throat and spoke first.

"Ahem, Xiang'Er… where's your cousin?"

"My cousin went into the village. She said she had to take care of something and would be back soon…" Zhao Xiang'Er whispered.

"Oh, she went into the village… Uh… about before, it was an accident. I really didn't mean to!" Chen Erbao felt he had to explain.

At his words, Zhao Xiang'Er's face grew even redder. Her already bashful expression made her look like a wilting flower as she ducked her head, trying to hide her face.

"I know, it's okay…"

If not for his sharp hearing, Chen Erbao might not have even caught what she said.

Chen Erbao scratched the back of his head and said in a low voice,

"You can't tell your cousin about this, okay? Otherwise, it'll be a huge misunderstanding!"

'I still haven't explained the situation with Lin Zhiqing to Ruoying. If she finds out I was hitting on her younger cousin too, she'll definitely kill me!'

Zhao Xiang'Er shrank back into the sofa and nodded lightly.

'Of course she wouldn't tell. She was an innocent girl who'd never even had a boyfriend, and now her cousin's boyfriend had seen and touched every part of her. She would die of shame if anyone ever found out!'

The living room once again fell quiet. Thankfully, the TV show was there to ease the awkwardness.

Time passed, minute by minute. More than ten minutes later, the sound of a gate opening came from the yard outside.

"Ruoying's back! I'll go see!"

Chen Erbao stood up and hurried out.

Just as he left, Zhao Xiang'Er also quickly ran into the bedroom. She touched her burning-hot cheeks, her heart a maelstrom of complicated feelings.