Chapter 142 Losing and Having to Take Off Clothes

"If you bet, you must be prepared to lose. The punishment was carried out fairly; it doesn't count as cheating."

Shen Nian wiped the corner of her mouth, smiling with a face full of pride.

"Damn, two women kissing..."

"That taste was quite something!"

She turned to look at Lin Chen and raised an eyebrow.

"Next round, who's spinning?"

Lin Chen looked at the scene before him, not yet having recovered his senses.

An inexplicably strange feeling stirred in his heart, and before he could react—

Chu Feifei, holding back a breath of frustration,

Snatched the bottle,

Gave it a fierce spin, and said through gritted teeth:

"Again!"

"I don't believe I'll lose again!"

"This time it must point at you two!"

The bottle spun rapidly once more.

This time, Chu Feifei stared fixedly at the mouth of the bottle,

Her eyes filled with a competitive fire that refused to admit defeat.

The only sound left in the room was the whirring of the spinning bottle.

The atmosphere was even more tense than before, and the air of ambiguity grew thicker and thicker.

No one expected that in this round,

The bottle would point straight at Lin Chen,

And the person to his left was exactly Shen Nian.

Shen Nian looked at Lin Chen,

Her eyes full of tender affection.

"Hehehe."

Chu Feifei covered her mouth to stifle a laugh,

Leaned her body closer, and pressed her head right against Shen Nian's ear.

Her voice was extremely low, carrying a gossipy matchmaking energy,

As her fingertips secretly poked Shen Nian's arm:

"Older Female Cousin, the opportunity is here. It's up to you now."

"It's obvious Lin Chen treats you differently; you have to seize this."

"Help me take him down properly, and I'll get to share in the glory later."

After speaking, she shrank back,

Her shoulders shaking as she giggled secretly.

Her eyes remained glued to Lin Chen and Shen Nian, her heart full of anticipation to see her cousin take the initiative,

Completely failing to notice that the atmosphere had long since turned strange.

From the corner of his eye, Lin Chen had already caught Chu Feifei's little movements.

His brow arched slightly, a hint of playfulness flashing in the depths of his eyes.

He first gave a faint glance at the meddling Chu Feifei,

Ignoring her antics, he then slowly turned his head,

His gaze falling directly on Shen Nian beside him.

Shen Nian felt completely ill at ease under his gaze.

Her fingertips twisted the hem of her clothes, her head lowered slightly,

A thin layer of crimson had long since bloomed on her cheeks.

Her eyes and brows were filled with the bashfulness of a young woman,

Even her breathing had become light,

And she didn't dare to meet his eyes at all.

But Lin Chen had no intention of letting her off.

Taking advantage of this ambiguous energy, he reached out and gently held her lower back.

He leaned down and, without a word, pressed a light kiss upon her.

It wasn't just a fleeting touch; it carried a few degrees of deliberate certainty,

His movements crisp and proactive.

This sudden move caught them off guard; not only was Shen Nian dazed,

But even Chu Feifei, who was waiting to watch the fun, froze instantly.

The smile on her face stiffened, her eyes filled with astonishment,

Her mouth hung slightly open, unable to snap out of it for a long while.

She just stared blankly; Lin Chen's proactiveness was entirely without hesitation,

And her cousin, Shen Nian, far from pulling away, actually began to relax slowly.

Her expression was one of complete enjoyment, without a hint of resistance.

As Chu Feifei watched, an inexplicably sour and bitter feeling surged in her heart,

Clogging her chest; her previous desire to watch the spectacle vanished completely,

Leaving only awkwardness and confusion.

"What's going on? Why are the two of them so invested?"

Chu Feifei muttered to herself, the more she looked, the more things felt wrong.

She knit her brows and grumbled in a low voice,

"It doesn't look like their first kiss. Normally, wouldn't the first time be shy, awkward, and fumbling?"

"The way they are now... they're way too familiar and passionate."

Staring at the two of them stuck together,

The sourness in Chu Feifei's heart grew heavier until she could no longer hold it in.

She let out two sharp coughs, deliberately raising her volume to interrupt them:

"Ahem!"

She glared at the two of them, her tone carrying a hint of indignation and suspicion,

Her words coming out fast and sharp:

"You guys... that's enough, you're over the time limit!"

"Also, why do I feel like this isn't the first time you've done this?"

These words struck Shen Nian's secret thoughts.

Instantly feeling like a thief caught in the act, she pushed Lin Chen away abruptly.

She took a small step back, her cheeks so red they looked like they could drip blood.

Her eyes darted around, not daring to look at Chu Feifei,

Nor at Lin Chen, as she stood there fumbling, at a loss for words,

Her heartbeat a chaotic mess.

Lin Chen, however, looked perfectly calm.

Without the slightest embarrassment of being caught, he raised a hand to wipe the corner of his lips.

He turned to look at Chu Feifei, his gaze carrying a bit of roguishness and provocation.

He changed the subject directly, his tone so decisive it brooked no refusal:

"Let's continue. Don't let this interrupt the game."

As he spoke, his gaze swept over the empty bottle on the table.

The corners of his mouth curled into a wicked smile as he threw out a bombshell rule,

His tone carrying a ruthless 'go for broke' energy:

"Next, let's play something exciting. None of that lukewarm stuff."

"We'll spin this bottle. Whoever the mouth points at,"

"Will play rock-paper-scissors with the opponent to their left."

"The loser has to take off one piece of clothing. Join in if you dare."

As soon as these words came out,

Shen Nian and Chu Feifei both instantly turned bright red with shame.

Shen Nian instinctively covered her mouth,

While Chu Feifei's eyes widened directly.

Her cheeks were burning fiercely, filled with both shame and panic,

Never having expected Lin Chen to play so boldly.

Lin Chen glanced at Chu Feifei's shocked expression,

His tone carrying a sharp, retaliatory satisfaction.

His inner voice added a thought,

Full of confidence:

"If I don't play a bit rough tonight,"

"How can I live up to you, Chu Feifei, constantly talking about playing around?"

"Since we're making a scene, let's take it all the way."

After speaking, he inconspicuously shot a look at Shen Nian.

In the moment their gazes met,

Shen Nian understood immediately.

She quickly calculated in her heart.

Since she and Lin Chen already had a substantial relationship anyway,

Hiding and being secretive was actually more awkward. Why not take this opportunity

To solidify the relationship in front of Chu Feifei and just come clean?

It would also save her from constantly matchmaking and speculating blindly.

Once she figured it out,

Shen Nian instantly straightened her back.

Most of the bashfulness on her face dissipated, replaced by a bit of confidence.

Meeting Lin Chen's gaze,

She spoke up decisively, her voice clear,

Carrying a competitive spirit:

"Fine! Who's afraid of who!"

She specifically turned to look at Chu Feifei and tilted her chin,

Her tone carrying a bit of egging on, and a bit of declaring her stance:

"Right, Feifei?"

"We're not afraid of him. Don't chicken out."

Chu Feifei was still stuck in her shyness and shock, not yet recovered.

Her mind was a mess, and she stammered while waving her hands, her tone retreating:

"This... isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"It's too out of line. How about we change it..."

Before she could finish her refusal,

Lin Chen directly picked up the bottle.

With a flick of his fingers, he settled the matter, giving her no chance to back out,

His tone domineering and brisk:

"Minority obeys the majority. Three to two—it's settled. Start spinning!"

Lin Chen's hand movement was as fast as his speech.

The bottle began to spin rapidly.

Chu Feifei, whose head was still buzzing, was thus fooled into going along.

...

"Rock, paper, scissors!"

"You lost!"

Chu Feifei was still shouting loudly.

Little did she know she had already fallen into Lin Chen's trap.

Lin Chen deliberately lost the first round.

His goal was to take the lead; if he let the girls go first, they would definitely be unwilling.

{Pick-up Secret: A man must know when to advance and when to retreat, using retreat as a means to advance.}

Lin Chen immediately took off his shirt, revealing those charming abs and physique.

"Wow!"

Chu Feifei and Shen Nian were dazed by the sight.