The First Time (1)

In the small mountain cabin, the hot spring water was scalding hot. The natural hot water from the ground bubbled up through a hidden opening, creating a wave of countless fine bubbles that rose to the surface and quickly broke into starry spots.

A white watery mist lingered around the room, gradually blocking out the picture of a lady bathing on the wall and obscuring the eyes of those gazing from afar.

No one made a sound and the young men’s bodies were pressed together, with only the sound of falling and rushing water as they rose and were swept away.

Qin Yuan’s eyes were closed, his handsome brow furrowed, his hands braced against the edge of the pool and his well-boned fingers gripped the handrail for a moment before suddenly releasing it. He couldn’t bear it and reached out to hold Ruan Qingmu’s head in front of him.

“Slower…” he said in a hoarse voice, opening his slightly red-tinged eyes. “Like how you do it to yourself.”

Ruan Qingmu didn’t say anything and his eyes were watery with the slightest hint of panic.

His hands were in the water, moving unskillfully with the waves and bringing up a silent ripple.

After a long time, he lifted his head to look at Qin Yuan and said through clenched teeth, “Are you done or not?”

His eyes were misty with water, his dark hair was wet, and his face was wet with water, either from the spring water or sweat. When he looked up at people in such an angry and irritated manner, his face was particularly vivid, so beautiful that one could not take one’s eyes off it.

When Qin Yuan looked at it, his breath, which he had been trying to suppress, could no longer be suppressed and became heavy.

He quietly lowered his head and gently kissed Ruan Qingmu’s lips before him.

The water splashes suddenly grew more extensive as if an unknown large fish had passed by under the water and bitten the hook, stirring up the water waves and slapping out fiercely struggling waves…

Silence fell in the cabin as the two teenagers slowly slid down the pool wall and sat side-by-side with their backs against the mosaics along the pool’s edge.

Their bodies had adjusted to the temperature of the water as the flowing hot springs were churned, constantly washing over their tired yet comfortable bodies.

One was comfortable while the other was more exhausted and had sore hands.

Qin Yuan’s face was flushed. It was long before he looked at Ruan Qingmu, who was also silent beside him. “… Are you tired?”

Ruan Qingmu’s eyes were closed, not looking at him, and his long black eyelashes slightly fluttered a few times.

“Not tired. I’m fucking sore.” He asked in a low voice, panting softly, “Are you a cat? Will you scratch people when you’re comfortable?”

Qin Yuan leaned over apologetically and carefully turned Ruan Qingmu’s back with several evident red, crisscrossed scratches on it.

“I’m sorry… I couldn’t control myself.” He whispered guiltily, “Let’s head up. I’ll find a wound cream for you.”

Such minor scratches would not have hurt usually, but now that they were soaking in hot water, the pain must’ve been more significant.

Ruan Qingmu didn’t move and tilted his head lazily, squinting his glistening peach blossom eyes as he looked at the cabin’s ceiling beam.

“There’s no need. Let’s stay here for a while.” Not knowing what had suddenly gotten over him, he suddenly laughed. “Hey, fellow boyfriend. Are you thinking of polluting the water?”

Qin Yuan held his hand vigorously underwater, not knowing whether he was shy or embarrassed. “The water is flowing… furthermore, it’s only a little.”

Ruan Qingmu slowly turned his head with a slightly odd look, wanting to say something. “A little? Didn’t you accumulate in you for several years?”

Just as the words were said, a certain person had already approached with red eyes and Ruan Qingmu’s crimson lips were blocked. “… You’re not allowed to laugh at me. Otherwise, you’ll regret it.”

“Wuwu–” Ruan Qingmu suddenly felt some danger and glimpsed at the hidden desire in his boyfriend’s eyes that was about to explode, finally not daring to move.

It was long before Qin Yuan released his lips and whispered, “In the future, I’ll also let you scratch me. You can scratch me as hard as you want to.”

Ruan Qingmu’s brain was shut down and deprived of oxygen from the kiss. It took him a long time to react, turning his head to glare at Qin Yuan. “Fuck, what do you mean?!”

Qin Yuan met his gaze with red eyes and repeated, “In the future, I will also help you properly…”

Ruan Qingmu’s face was so hot that he flew up and viciously covered his mouth with one hand. “Shut up. If not, I will destroy you, little Yuan.”

Why do you have to make a solemn promise about such things?!

In the milk pool for female guests, Mu Wanli and Wei Qinglian comfortably finished a round of soaking, came out, and rinsed off, changing into some loose bathrobes. An attentive masseuse immediately came over and bowed to them. “Both of you, please follow me. I will take you to the oil spa.”

Mu Wanli glared. “Who told you to do this? You guys are adding a new service without permission.”

The attendant hurriedly explained, “This is included in the hourly rate for this hot spring and it has already been charged to President Qin’s room card.”

Wei Qinglian persuaded with a smile on her face, “Let’s go and get a massage together. Mu-jie, you usually give people massages. It’s rare for you to enjoy a high-grade masseuse’s technique.”

Mu Wanli raised her eyebrows with a fake smile on her face. “Okay, ah. I’ll see what they can do.”

This woman was so annoying. As long as she didn’t open her mouth, she was gentle and pretty, but as soon as she opened her mouth, she couldn’t help but ask people to smack her.

However, she really looked at people and put them on a plate*. But when talking to Qin Yuan’s father, she was very well-spoken and virtuous.

*T/N: Look at people and put them on a plate: the practice of not treating people equally.