Dinner was prepared by Lin Jing. Looking at the ingredients cooked with rich oil and thick sauce, Shen Jianxi couldn't guess what they were at first.
However, the taste was alright.
Everyone ate with relish.
As the meal was nearing its end, Lin Jing suddenly said to Jing Luan, "The ingredients used today were all placed in the kitchen by Teacher Jing. Without the ingredients Teacher Jing brought this time, we couldn't have made such a sumptuous meal."
Hearing this, Jing Luan's heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling spread through him.
He asked with a sliver of hope, "Was that whole bag used up?"
"All of it was used," Lin Jing replied with a nod.
Jing Luan's face changed drastically. He rushed to the kitchen, unwilling to give up, and when he saw the empty black bag in the trash can, his heart sank.
He leaned against the doorframe, holding his chest, feeling his temples throb.
This bag of stuff was originally something he had given to Shen Jianxi before, but he hadn't been able to deliver it after learning she was a girl.
He had initially thought it would take him ages to finish it alone, and he was also afraid of overdoing it with the supplements. So, he decided to bring it to the program group and let everyone consume a little bit each meal to use it up slowly. Now, it was truly BBQed.
He wasn't sure if it was his imagination, but Jing Luan felt his body becoming restless and hot.
Damn it! He cursed under his breath.
A gasp came from outside. Jing Luan hurried out and, upon reaching the living room, saw everyone frantically searching for tissues to stop Luo Yuqi's nosebleed.
He was the youngest here, already full of energy. After such a supplement tonight, he naturally couldn't bear it and ended up with a nosebleed.
Once the bleeding was finally stopped, no one had the mood to stay any longer. Especially the male guests, who were all clearly aware of the changes in their bodies. They returned to their rooms with somber expressions.
Since all the male guests had returned to their rooms due to discomfort, it was no longer appropriate for Shen Jianxi to stay.
She managed a forced smile as a farewell and, with unsteady steps, went upstairs.
Watching her retreating back, Li Ying touched her chin and murmured, "This little Shen seems a bit weak."
Although it was a soliloquy, her voice wasn't quiet. Not only was it recorded by the cameras, but the other female guests also heard it.
Recalling Zhao Yingxin's past display of affection towards Shen Jian, they all looked at her with complex expressions.
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Back in her room, Shen Jianxi certainly didn't intend to do nothing.
However, before she could make a move, someone had already lost patience.
After entering the room and closing the door, before she could even turn on the lights, a scorching hot body pressed against her from behind.
"Sister..." a breath brushed against her ear, followed by a fluffy head, "...Sister, I feel so uncomfortable."
Luo Yuqi's head rubbed against her neck, his voice soft beyond compare.
"Uncomfortable," Shen Jianxi said softly.
"Mmm," his voice was full of grievance.
Shen Jianxi: "Do you want me to help you?"
Luo Yuqi nodded, "Yes!"
...
Five minutes later.
Shen Jianxi looked at the boy in front of her, who looked like a hedgehog, or rather, a boy with needles stuck all over his back, and clapped her hands with satisfaction.
"Good boy, I'll help you pull out the needles in thirty minutes. Remember, don't move around!"
Luo Yuqi buried his face in the pillow, wanting to cry but holding back. He didn't dare to move at all.
However, this feeling wasn't bad; it actually stirred something in his heart.
77: "Beep! Favorability +15. Luo Yuqi's current favorability is 45."
The emotions of youth always came quickly and intensely. Shen Jianxi smiled and turned to leave.
She couldn't forget to check on her good teammates during these thirty minutes.
As for the message from Shen Xingzhi on her phone asking her to come, she "accidentally" ignored it.
...
After a cold shower, Jing Luan felt a little better. The icy water suppressed the heat and restlessness in his body. However, just as the feeling began to subside, it surged again when he saw the girl sitting by the bed.
Seeing Jing Luan come out, Shen Jianxi stood up. Her light skirt swayed with her movement. When she sat down, the skirt that reached above her knees now barely covered her mid-thigh.
Her beautifully shaped, smooth, and delicate legs were instantly exposed to Jing Luan's sight.
For a moment, his blood surged, and his nose tingled. A hint of red entered Shen Jianxi's eyes.
Feeling the dampness, Jing Luan, without thinking about why she was in his room, rushed to the bathroom.
Shen Jianxi casually grabbed a tissue from the table and quickly followed him.
"Jing, Jing Luan, are you okay?"
Fumbling with a few tissues, Jing Luan looked at the "culprit."
"Why are you here? And wearing this, aren't you afraid of being seen?"
"I'm not afraid," Shen Jianxi said innocently. "I noticed you seemed a bit off during dinner, and I was worried, so I wanted to check on you. As for why I'm wearing this, it's because, because..."
At the end of her sentence, her voice lowered, and she looked down, not daring to meet his gaze.
"Do you think it looks bad?" Shen Jianxi asked.
Looking at the girl with a flushed face, Jing Luan could even smell her fragrance. His face turned red uncontrollably, and his earlobes burned.
"...No, no, it looks good." He awkwardly touched his nose. "...It's just that seeing you suddenly in women's clothing is a bit disorienting."
Hearing the first half of his sentence, the girl's face turned even redder. She gave him a playfully coquettish look and then shyly said, "I'm relieved to know you're okay, so I'll head back now."
"Oh, right, don't come out yet, I'll change my clothes."
With that, she closed the bathroom door from the outside.
Although the frosted glass of the bathroom door obscured the details, her graceful silhouette could still be faintly seen.
Jing Luan's breath hitched, and he quickly averted his gaze.
77: "Beep! Favorability +10. Jing Luan's current favorability is 55."
The abundant gains tonight put Shen Jianxi in a great mood.
She glanced at the bathroom and put on her outer clothes and pants.
It was a joke; how could she really change clothes in a boy's room? She had prepared it before coming.
"Rest well, I'm leaving now!" Shen Jianxi called out to the bathroom before leaving.
Hearing a muffled "hmm" from the bathroom, she chuckled with delight.
Upon hearing the door close outside, Jing Luan gave a wry smile, resignedly took off his clothes again, and turned on the cold water.
...
Shen Jianxi returned to her room with light steps. The moment she entered, she was met with a pair of lifeless eyes.
Those eyes regained their vitality upon seeing her return.
"Sister!"
Her voice was full of energy. Shen Jianxi nodded, very satisfied with her acupuncture skills.
It was just meant to scare him; all the needle placements had avoided acupuncture points, so the duration wasn't important.
She walked over and pulled out all the needles. Looking at his smooth back, her hands itched again.
This back, she thought, was perfect for cupping!
Sensing the covetous gaze behind her, Luo Yuqi's body went cold, and he quickly sat up.
"Are you feeling better?" Shen Jianxi asked with a look of concern, appearing every bit like a caring older sister.
Remembering the gaze he had just felt, Luo Yuqi nodded vigorously, "Much better, much better. I feel perfectly fine now. Sister is a miracle worker, a benevolent healer."
Suppressing her smile, she said with mock seriousness, "If you feel unwell, you must tell me, understand? Don't endure it; tell Sister, and Sister will give you another acupuncture session."
"No, no, no," Luo Yuqi waved his hands frantically in alarm. "Well, it's getting late, so I... I'll be going back now, Sister."
"Goodnight, Sister!"
Watching the figure flee in haste, Shen Jianxi hugged a pillow, covering her mouth, and finally couldn't help but burst into laughter.