CHAPTER 55: CHAPTER 55: REASON AND PASSION

"Senior, we’re here, time to get off."

Shen Jingqi said softly to Li Baiyu.

"Mm."

Li Baiyu buried her head in Shen Jingqi’s embrace, making a muffled sound.

Her body felt hot, as if she had no strength.

Shen Jingqi lifted Li Baiyu’s arm, but soon, she lay back down again.

"Senior, can you walk on your own?"

Shen Jingqi asked.

Li Baiyu didn’t reply, just hugged Shen Jingqi’s waist tighter.

"Senior, I’ll get out first and then help you up."

Li Baiyu still said nothing, just tightened her grip before letting go.

Shen Jingqi got out of the car, reached out, and simply carried Li Baiyu horizontally.

Li Baiyu’s hands naturally hooked around Shen Jingqi’s neck.

The evening chill started to ravage around them as they stepped out from the warm car.

Shen Jingqi supported Li Baiyu with one hand and bent down to take out the white coat from the seat.

He draped the coat over Li Baiyu’s body with the other hand, wrapping her tightly.

Then, he held Li Baiyu firmly with both hands and walked into the hospital.

The warmth of Li Baiyu’s breath lingered on his neck, while the softness pressed against his chest. Shen Jingqi couldn’t afford to indulge in these feelings as he quickly pressed the elevator button to the VVIP room.

The elevator arrived, and fortunately, it was empty.

Shen Jingqi strode out of the elevator and opened the VVIP room.

He placed Li Baiyu on the bed, taking off her shoes.

Fetched a cup of warm water for Li Baiyu to drink.

"Senior, have some water."

The room was pitch dark, and Shen Jingqi wanted to find the light switch.

This was a VVIP room, different from other wards and VIP rooms. Shen Jingqi wasn’t familiar with its layout.

The bedside lamp switch might be nearby.

Shen Jingqi groped around.

Unknowingly, a pair of strong hands grabbed a corner of his clothes.

Shen Jingqi’s upper body was pulled onto the bed.

A warm body leaned against him, carrying a familiar fragrance.

The hands roamed over his face and body chaotically.

"Senior, stop messing around."

Shen Jingqi said in a low voice.

He hadn’t fully calmed down himself, and being touched by Li Baiyu heated him up as well.

"Hmm~"

Li Baiyu murmured softly, moving relentlessly.

Boom~

It was as if a string in Shen Jingqi’s brain suddenly snapped.

"Senior, stop it!"

Shen Jingqi grabbed Li Baiyu’s hands:

"Do you know who I am?"

Li Baiyu didn’t answer, rubbing against Shen Jingqi’s body.

While holding her hands, Shen Jingqi continued to fumble for the bedside switches.

Not paying attention for a moment, Li Baiyu flipped him over, pressing him down beneath her.

Soon enough, Shen Jingqi’s hand found a row of switches.

Just as he was about to press it, suddenly, Li Baiyu’s face came close.

A warm touch spread across his face.

At the moment he flicked the switch, the bedside light came on.

Li Baiyu’s lips were right on his cheek.

Her long hair spread across his neck.

Shen Jingqi saw Li Baiyu’s red lips very close to the corner of his mouth.

He could vaguely see her pink tongue tip.

Shen Jingqi paused, his breath suddenly intensified.

And Li Baiyu’s breath was even hotter.

As their breaths intermingled, Shen Jingqi found it difficult to control himself.

But he retained a final glimmer of rationality, without stopping Li Baiyu’s actions.

Li Baiyu rubbed across his face indiscriminately, lacking any order or logic.

A glimpse of her chest was exposed, and Shen Jingqi caught a whiff of the most concealed fragrance.

Click~

The buttons on his clothes were pulled off by Li Baiyu, and then the coat was untied.

Li Baiyu grabbed his shirt, tugging and pulling as if searching for something.

Rip~

The buttons popped, Li Baiyu unbuttoning Shen Jingqi’s shirt.

Senior, what are you doing?

This is the shirt I wear to work!

Li Baiyu bent down, her breath becoming more intense.

She trailed her lips and nose around Shen Jingqi’s shoulder, lingering close to it.

Li Baiyu’s lips and nose kept brushing near his shoulder, sending tingling sensations throughout Shen Jingqi.

Essential oil!

It was his own fault for exposing his entire shoulder, letting Li Baiyu smother it with essential oil.

Since both Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu were experiencing this for the first time, they hadn’t precisely gauged the usage amount, resulting in over-application.

Judging by the quantity, almost the entire shoulder was used.

He remembered Li Baiyu later emptying the whole bottle onto his shoulder, spreading the oil before joyfully massaging it in.

Therefore, the shoulder was the area with the highest concentration.

The elements of ylang-ylang and clary sage on it were abundant.

At that moment, the small molecular components evaporated completely, stimulating Li Baiyu’s nervous system.

Li Baiyu’s body rubbed against Shen Jingqi’s, allowing him to accurately feel her curves.

Shen Jingqi gasped, feeling the changes in his body.

He embraced Li Baiyu’s waist gently.

Perhaps exhausted from the commotion, a few minutes later, Li Baiyu finally ceased her movements, resting against his chest, slowly falling asleep.

Shen Jingqi sighed in relief, gently laying Li Baiyu down.

He took the ginkgo leaf pillow, placing it under her head.

Then, he pulled over the quilt, covering her with it.

After a moment of hesitation, Shen Jingqi gently touched Li Baiyu’s forehead.

Silently gazing at Li Baiyu’s face, which was serene and composed.

Shen Jingqi realized that within Li Baiyu lay an extraordinarily powerful life force. She was like a constellation, possessing the sharpness condensed by stars; like jade, imbued with the unyielding grace of polished stone.

She could call out, and she could walk the wheel of time alone.

Now, he was walking alongside her.

May you have sweet dreams.

Shen Jingqi slowly sat up, observing the shirt and coat Li Baiyu had torn.

The coat was fine, having only lost a button.

But the shirt was rather unsightly, with white fabric wrinkled and carrying Li Baiyu’s lipstick marks.

Senior, this is all your handiwork!

Shen Jingqi put on the shirt, smoothing out the wrinkles, and caressed the numerous lipstick marks.

He donned his coat, casting another glance at Li Baiyu.

Her breathing was steady, with what seemed like a trace of a smile on her face.

With a gentle switch off the light and the door,

Shen Jingqi stepped out of the stairway.

Uncle Li waited outside the hospital with car lights flashing.

"Miss, asleep?"

"Senior’s already asleep. Uncle Li, don’t worry."

Shen Jingqi glanced back at the room, his lips curling up.

Inside the car, without turning on the lights, Shen Jingqi touched the corner of his mouth, feeling Li Baiyu’s tenderness.