149: Let’s play idiom chain!

Gu Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and walked into the bathroom alone.

She slowly turned around and gently closed the door, shutting out everything from the outside world.

Her gaze slowly swept across the bathroom; everything here exuded ultimate luxury and refinement.

Warm yellow wall lamps were embedded in the walls, casting soft light throughout the space, creating an ambiguous yet cozy atmosphere.

Her hand trembled slightly as she slowly reached for her collar, her fingertips gently unbuttoning the first button, her movements slow and tinged with hesitation.

As button after button was undone, her clothes gradually slipped off, revealing skin as fair as snow, which seemed to emit a faint glow under the warm yellow light.

Her delicate collarbones were faintly visible, like meticulously sculpted works of art, gently rising and falling with her slightly hurried breaths.

Her shoulder lines were graceful, like a swan, and her long, raven hair cascaded down her back, forming a sharp contrast with her skin.

When her clothes were completely shed, she walked barefoot towards the bathtub.

The bathtub was already filled with water, and layers of petals floated on the surface—vibrant roses and elegant lilies. The petals swayed gently in the water, emitting a captivating fragrance.

On one side of the bathtub, exquisite scented candles were placed, their faint aroma permeating the entire bathroom, intoxicating the senses.

Gu Xiaoxiao slowly lifted one leg and gently stepped into the bathtub. The water temperature was just right, and warmth spread across her skin.

She slowly sat down, immersing herself completely in the bathtub, with only her shoulders and head exposed.

She leaned against the edge of the bathtub, feeling the petals gently caress her skin. At this moment, her face grew even hotter.

Gu Xiaoxiao couldn't tell if it was due to blushing or the warm water temperature.

Scenes of ancient emperors' concubines awaiting their favor involuntarily appeared in her mind. Thinking of this, her face instantly turned as red as a ripe tomato.

She secretly chastised herself for thinking such inappropriate things.

She composed herself and began to vigorously scrub her skin, from her ankles to her calves, then to her thighs.

She didn't miss any corner; every inch of her skin was scrubbed clean, fearing even a speck of dirt.

Then, Gu Xiaoxiao slightly turned her body, cupped a handful of water, and slowly poured it over her shoulder.

The stream of water wound down her arm, glided over her skin, carrying glistening droplets that sparkled with tiny glints under the light.

Finally, the water droplets ran down her elbow and dripped onto the water's surface, splashing tiny ripples before merging back into the fragrant pool.

Gu Xiaoxiao didn't know how long she had soaked in the bathtub until the water gradually cooled down before she came back to her senses.

She slowly got up, and water droplets slid down her skin, collecting into a small puddle on the floor.

Gu Xiaoxiao reached for a bath towel nearby and gently wiped her body, each movement carrying a hint of shyness and unease.

Just as she was about to put on her original clothes, she noticed a stack of clean, neat clothes already placed in the changing area outside the bathroom.

She curiously walked closer, picked up the topmost item of clothing, and instantly, her face turned crimson.

It was a piece of fabric outlined by only three thin strings, making her feel incredibly embarrassed.

Gu Xiaoxiao's hand trembled slightly as she put the garment down, then picked it up again.

Despite still feeling shy and hesitant, she slowly put it on.

Thankfully, the outermost layer was a very pure white plain dress.

This white plain dress was simple yet elegant, without excessive or complicated decorations. The fabric of the skirt was very soft and delicate to the touch.

Both the cuffs and the hem were adorned with exquisite lace, adding a touch of playfulness and cuteness to the dress.

The overall design was simple and generous, yet full of an Advanced sense. Gu Xiaoxiao had always liked this style.

It was clear that this dress must have been specially prepared for her by Lu Chen.

It seems Lu Chen hadn't forgotten her preferred style of dress... This thought instantly filled Gu Xiaoxiao's heart with sweetness.

After getting dressed, she realized there were no shoes, only a pair of socks as white as snow.

She picked up the socks and gently put them on her feet. The socks were also soft, fitting her feet perfectly, as if tailor-made for her.

Her feet were fair with a rosy tint, and her toes were round and cute. Highlighted by these white socks, they appeared even more delicate.

Gu Xiaoxiao tried stepping on the floor and found it so clean that it was almost spotless; stepping on it didn't make her feet dirty at all.

So, she walked out of the bathroom like this, wearing white socks, treading carefully.

Xun Xiaoxiao was already waiting outside the door. Seeing Gu Xiaoxiao emerge, she smiled slightly, her voice gentle as she said, "Come with me, President Lu has been waiting for a long time."

Gu Xiaoxiao's face instantly turned red again. She lowered her head and softly mumbled "Mm," her voice almost inaudible.

Then, she lowered her head and followed Xun Xiaoxiao back to that room, step by step.

Xun Xiaoxiao didn't go in; she stopped at the room's entrance.

Gu Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and walked in alone.

The room door behind her slowly closed with a faint creak, which sounded especially clear in the silent space.

Gu Xiaoxiao suddenly felt an inexplicable tension, as if an invisible hand was tightly clutching her heart.

The entire room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, and the air seemed to have solidified, making her even more nervous.

Gu Xiaoxiao felt her heart rate accelerate rapidly, the thumping sound echoing in her ears. She even felt that Lu Chen could hear her heartbeat.

But things had already reached this point; she had no way back and had to move forward bravely.

Gu Xiaoxiao took a deep breath, then clenched her small fists, as if to cheer herself on.

She slowly turned around and walked into the room.

Then, she saw Lu Chen sitting on the sofa.

Lu Chen had a faint smile on his face. He patted one side of his sofa and said gently, "Come and sit."

Gu Xiaoxiao nodded slightly, and with an extremely nervous heart, she walked towards Lu Chen step by step, then slowly sat down.

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Let's play a game of idiom chain."

Gu Xiaoxiao blinked. Although she was a little puzzled, she obediently said, "Okay."

Lu Chen looked at the moonlight outside the window and started, "The moonlight is like water."

Gu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, then mused, "Water and milk blend."

Lu Chen smiled slightly and quickly replied, "Melt into one."

Gu Xiaoxiao tilted her small head and said with a smile, "Physical strength exhausted."

Lu Chen also pondered for a moment, then said, "Waving hands and feet."

Gu Xiaoxiao thought seriously for a moment and softly said, "Soles facing the sky."

Lu Chen gave a thumbs-up and said faintly, "A match made in heaven."

This stumped Gu Xiaoxiao. She tilted her small head and thought for a long time but couldn't come up with anything.

Finally, she could only raise her hands in surrender, admitting her defeat... Meanwhile,

Outside the villa, Zhao Jiaqi, looking conflicted and complicated, paced back and forth on the clean marble pavement, occasionally glancing at the villa's main gate.

She mumbled, "This Gu Xiaoxiao, why isn't she coming out yet..."