11: Chapter 11: The Voyage Begins! (3)

She still maintained the posture from the moment before she transmigrated, her long hair draped casually over her back, her skin radiating a fair, tender glow.

That exaggerated waist-to-hip ratio, those long, straight legs, and those proud curves capable of making any man's blood boil...

...were now displayed without reservation before Li Taiping's eyes.

Li Taiping's gaze was glued to her, filled with the refined appreciation of a connoisseur.

Seemingly sensing the change in the external environment, Su Mei's long eyelashes fluttered slightly, and then she slowly opened her eyes.

Her eyes first flashed with a trace of confusion, carrying a hint of laziness and ignorance.

Then, she subconsciously looked around.

Unfamiliar deck, pink gunwales, and... that man standing not far away, whose eyes were almost popping out.

Su Mei froze for a moment, then lowered her head to look at her current state.

There was no panicked screaming, nor any shame-driven attempt to cover herself.

She just raised an eyebrow, the corners of her mouth curling into that signature, slightly teasing arc.

She stretched generously, a movement that made her already breathtaking curves even tighter, as if stretching some kind of tension to its limit.

Then, she made a heart gesture at Li Taiping.

"Efficiency is quite high~ As expected of the man I chose!"

Her voice was lazy and husky, carrying a hint of just-woken-up nasal tone, making half of Li Taiping's bones go soft just listening to it.

"Ahem..."

Li Taiping felt a hot current surging in his nasal cavity, his cerebellum ungratefully starting to sound the bugle of charge to his brain.

He had to take a deep breath, forcibly steadying his mind, attempting to regain a bit of the dignity befitting a "Captain".

He grabbed a men's shirt that had been prepared nearby—it was something opened from a treasure chest earlier. Although it was a bit big for Su Mei, it just happened to create an even more alluring effect.

"Put this on first, the wind at sea is strong."

Li Taiping stepped forward and draped the shirt over her, his eyes drifting, not daring to look directly at that expanse of snowy white, while he asked with feigned seriousness:

"How do you feel? Is anything uncomfortable?"

Su Mei obediently put on the shirt. The wide hem covered the key areas but exposed her two long, fair legs, which instead added a touch of trying-to-hide-it-but-failing allure.

While buttoning it up, she said nonchalantly:

"Feeling? It was like blinking an eye. One second I was still in that waiting space, the next second I saw you."

"Time must have been frozen there; I didn't suffer much."

Hearing this, Li Taiping nodded, feeling much relieved.

It seems that for those who are sealed, the torment of time does not exist.

Just then, Su Mei's finger tapped lightly on the void, obviously operating the newly activated survival manual.

A few seconds later, she looked up, her peach-blossom eyes flashing with a knowing smile, her gaze darting between the succubus emblem on the bow and Li Taiping.

"Many Children, Many Blessings? This name... tsk tsk tsk."

She walked up to Li Taiping with a cat-like gait, extended her index finger, and poked Li Taiping's chest lightly.

"You're really something, Captain Li. What's the matter? Just met, and you're already thinking about singing and dancing day and night, and spreading your branches and leaves?"

Having his thoughts directly exposed, Li Taiping blushed, awkwardly coughed twice, and tried to defend himself:

"That... this is a characteristic randomly generated by the system. I couldn't help it. It's for survival..."

"Pfft—"

Watching his embarrassed appearance, Su Mei couldn't help but laugh out loud, her body shaking with laughter.

"Why are you getting shy? Just before transmigrating, when you were surrounded and teased by those little sisters, I didn't see you being this thin-skinned?"

She stood slightly on tiptoes, leaned into Li Taiping's ear, and breathed like an orchid:

"Or is it... that you are only this innocent when facing me?"

The warm breath hit his earlobe, carrying a faint, lingering fragrance.

Li Taiping only felt a "boom" in his head, and the string named reason snapped halfway instantly.

It's true, he was still wearing clothes, while she was commando underneath; he shouldn't be the one getting shy!

On this apocalyptic ocean, if he couldn't even handle this kind of situation, how could he become the master of a harem in the future?

Thinking of this, Li Taiping's eyes narrowed, and he decided not to pretend anymore.

He reached out suddenly, wrapped his arm around Su Mei's slender waist, and pulled her toward him, the distance between them instantly reduced to zero.

"Jealous?" He stared into Su Mei's eyes, a wicked smile curling the corners of his mouth.

The sudden dominance made Su Mei freeze slightly, but she didn't struggle. Instead, she leaned into Li Taiping's arms, wrapping her hands around his neck.

"A little, maybe."

She admitted it generously, her eyes flashing with a rational light,

"But, I've also read the rules. Arriving in this ghost place, with crises everywhere, of course, the main goal is to survive."

"As long as you can keep me alive, I don't mind having a few more people on this ship."

Speaking of this, she changed the subject, her body pressing even closer, almost hanging on Li Taiping.

"It's you, my big hero."

Her voice became low and seductive:

"Clearly you want it so badly in your heart, and your body's reaction is very honest, so why are you still hesitating?"

"Could it be that you can't get past your own heart, unable to shake off the moral shackles of civilized society?"

Li Taiping's breathing hitched, his gaze becoming incredibly fiery, as if he wanted to swallow the enchantress before him.

"How could that be? This is the apocalypse, only a fool would pretend to be a gentleman!"

Su Mei laughed.

That smile was bright and moving, like a Manjushage blooming in the dark night.

She lifted one of her smooth, jade-like legs gently, tilted her head, her smile dazed.

"Then what are you waiting for?"

"It's not like you didn't have experience last night. I'm a girl, do you still need me to keep being proactive?"

Boom!

This sentence completely ignited the powder keg in Li Taiping's heart.

It was truly like a spark setting off a powder keg, a passionate release of self—such a massive charge, such a wicked fire!

Li Taiping said nothing more, bent down directly, and swept Su Mei up into his arms.

"Ah~" Su Mei let out a soft cry, but obediently buried her head in his chest, a triumphant smile curling at the corners of her mouth.

Li Taiping strode towards the cabin in the center of the deck.

With a "bang," he kicked open the cabin door.

The cabin was empty, with only a faint woody fragrance.

Li Taiping waved his hand and took out the "artifact" gifted by Li Jun from the warehouse.

A flash of light.

A wide, soft double bed emitting a faint glow appeared out of thin air, landing steadily in the center of the room.

[comfortable double bed (good grade)]

[Characteristic: Ultimate tactile sensation. People lying on it will feel physically and mentally pleased, physical strength recovery speed +50%.]

[Hidden Characteristic: Continuous recovery of sanity value and health value.]

Li Taiping gently placed Su Mei on the bed; the soft touch made Su Mei let out a comfortable sigh.

She lay on her back on the bed, two buttons of the shirt had popped open at some point, her long hair spread out, her eyes looking like water at Li Taiping who was looking down at her from above.

"Captain," she extended her hand, her fingertips gently hooking Li Taiping's collar, pulling down slightly, "Please begin."

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