86: Bai Qiuyue: Ridiculous! Absurd indeed!

Meanwhile, in the next room, Lu Ming was still muttering to himself in front of the closed bathroom door.

“What kind of trick is Xu Lulu playing now?”

He leaned against the headboard, listening to the sound of water coming from the bathroom, his brows furrowed even tighter.

He had originally intended to conserve water, but who would have thought that Xu Lulu would change her usual behavior and insist on kicking him out.

“Lulu, what exactly are you doing in there? It’s just a shower, does it really take this long?”

Lu Ming couldn't help but urge.

The night was long, but also short.

He was still a long way from reaching the 1000 kindling needed to awaken his four-star talent, so he had to seize the time to cultivate.

As for Bai Qiuyue being next door… Aunt Bai could understand, so Aunt Bai should be able to understand too, right?

Don't you agree?

Thinking of the two aunts, Lu Ming felt inexplicably… an indescribable excitement.

The sound of water in the bathroom paused, then Xu Lulu's laughter came through.

“What’s the rush? I’m preparing a surprise for you! Just wait a little longer, it’ll be ready soon! I guarantee you’ll like it!”

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow, his curiosity growing.

What kind of surprise could Xu Lulu be preparing?

He leaned against the wall, arms crossed, patiently waiting.

About ten minutes passed.

The bathroom door finally opened with a soft “click,” and a sweet, fragrant steam wafted out.

Xu Lulu didn’t come out immediately, only peeking out half her head, her wet long hair draped over her shoulders, water droplets still clinging to the ends, making her cheeks flush red, like a freshly peeled peach.

“Close your eyes, no peeking!”

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of deliberately lowered mystery, as her fingertips lightly hooked the shower curtain.

Lu Ming raised an eyebrow and, as instructed, raised his hands to cover his eyes.

He wanted to see what this girl was up to.

He heard light footsteps approaching, bringing with them warm steam, and the sensation of smooth fabric brushing against his arm.

“You can open your eyes now!”

As Xu Lulu’s excited voice rang out, Lu Ming lowered his hands, and his breath hitched when his gaze fell upon them.

Three exclusive weapons were revealed at once.

Youyou and Lulu, the two sisters, were wearing light-colored JK skirts that barely reached their thighs, revealing two fair, slender legs, paired with matching long socks.

Their long hair was deliberately tied into twin ponytails, the ends gently swaying as they moved, making them look exactly like girls stepping out of a manga.

Zhao Li, who was beside them, seemed much more reserved.

She usually wore simple and comfortable clothes, and this was her first time trying such a smart OL suit.

The collar of her white inner shirt was neatly fastened, and her gold-rimmed glasses rested on her nose, concealing some of the shyness in her eyes, yet adding a touch of intellectual elegance.

After Lu Ming stared at her for a long time, her small feet, encased in black stockings, recoiled slightly, her ear tips flushed red, and she whispered, “Lulu said… she wanted to give you a surprise, so I…”

Before she could finish, Xu Lulu interrupted, “Oh, Sister Li, don’t explain anymore, hubby will definitely like it!”

Saying that, she reached out and tugged at Zhao Li’s sleeve, then looked up at Lu Ming, her eyes full of expectation, “Right, hubby?”

Lu Ming finally came back to his senses, his lips curving into a wild smile.

What kind of divine wife was this!

Lulu was truly a little angel!

Tonight, sleep was definitely out of the question.

As for what happened next… everyone can imagine it freely and boldly… In the next room.

Bai Qiuyue, half-asleep, suddenly opened her eyes.

She turned and shook Zhao Qingge beside her: “Qingge, did you hear any crying?”

Zhao Qingge was feeling restless and overthinking, so she raised an eyebrow at the question, a hint of mischief flashing in her eyes: “It’s probably the joy of reunion after a long separation.”

She paused, then leaned closer to Bai Qiuyue’s ear, lowering her voice and chuckling:

“It’s human nature, Sister will surely understand, right?”

Bai Qiuyue’s beautiful eyes instantly widened, her sleepiness dissipating as if doused with cold water.

She had just thought she misheard, or that some child was crying.

But with Zhao Qingge’s hint, those faint sounds instantly gained a clear direction, making her cheeks burn red.

“You… what nonsense are you talking about!”

She frantically turned her face away, not daring to look at Zhao Qingge’s mischievous gaze, her voice tinged with panic.

“Li’er is so composed, how could she…”

Before she could finish, another faint sound came from next door.

Bai Qiuyue heard it clearly; it was indeed Zhao Li, but her voice was somewhat hoarse.

Bai Qiuyue’s words caught in her throat, her earlobes so red they almost bled, and even her breathing became somewhat rapid.

Seeing her embarrassed state, Zhao Qingge couldn't help but let out a low chuckle, leaning in even closer, her warm breath caressing Bai Qiuyue’s ear.

“Sister, what’s there to be shy about? It’s natural between husband and wife, and besides, Li’er and Lu Ming have been separated for so long; now that they’re reunited, it’s inevitable…”

“Shut up!”

Bai Qiuyue suddenly turned and glared at her, but the shyness in her eyes overshadowed her anger, making her seem more like she was sulking.

“If you dare to say such nonsense again, I’ll throw you out!”

“Alright, alright, I won’t say anymore.”

Zhao Qingge knew when to stop, but she deliberately tilted her ear towards the wall and even made a smacking sound with her lips.

“But seriously, that little brat Lu Ming… he’s quite energetic, and it’s almost midnight.”

“Zhao Qingge!”

Bai Qiuyue was both angry and anxious, reaching out to push her, but Zhao Qingge deftly dodged.

She herself, due to the large movement, accidentally leaned against the wall.

The sounds from next door seemed even clearer, making her heart beat faster with a “thump-thump.”

She stiffly sat upright, her gaze drifting towards the dark night outside the window, but Lu Ming’s image involuntarily appeared in her mind.

How could that little brat be so absurd!

And Li’er, too, she was such a cold and aloof person, yet she also went crazy!

Actually, Zhao Qingge wasn’t much better, or perhaps even worse than Bai Qiuyue.

Because the scene she accidentally witnessed last time had too great an impact on her.

Can’t think about it anymore, the scene won’t pass the review.

She rubbed her two small feet, scratching an itch… “Hmm?”

The next second, Bai Qiuyue suddenly widened her eyes, looking at Zhao Qingge with surprise and uncertainty.

“This is Li’er’s aura, a three-star talent! Has her talent recovered?”

Bai Qiuyue’s voice was full of disbelief; she abruptly sat upright, her spiritual power beginning to spread.

The result was a scene that wouldn’t pass review!

Bai Qiuyue quickly withdrew her spiritual power, her heart racing, and she secretly cursed, “Absurd! Absolutely absurd!”

However, she was now certain that Zhao Li’s talent was slowly recovering, there was no way she could be wrong!

She clearly remembered that Zhao Li’s talent had been in a damaged state due to an injury years ago, only able to exert a maximum of one-star peak strength.

How could it suddenly recover to three stars?

Seeing this, Zhao Qingge’s eyes flashed with cunning, smiling like a little fox who had stolen something, and she leaned into her ear, softly saying something.

Bai Qiuyue’s pupils rapidly dilated, her face filled with shock…