Chapter 194 - 193: A Wood Carving Only They Can See

"We’ve arrived at your courtyard. You should go in."

During their conversation, Chu Liangyu had already led him back into his courtyard.

The courtyard was just as he’d left it, with several pieces of wood lying around.

Seeing the wood, Chu Liangyu couldn’t help but think of the carvings Chi Yizhong had given her.

Those carvings were still in her storage bag. ’I should find a place to display them when I get back,’ she thought. ’That way, his efforts won’t have been for nothing.’

"There’s still a lot of wood here. Is there anything you’d like me to carve for you?"

The tip of Chi Yizhong’s foot brushed against a piece of wood, and the memory returned to him in a flash. He asked the question with genuine sincerity.

Even if Chu Liangyu didn’t make a request, he would have continued carving in his spare time.

’It’s better than not knowing what to carve. If I knew what she liked, I think I’d be very happy while I work.’

’That way, after I finish a carving, I can go find her and talk with her a little more.’

Chu Liangyu didn’t know what was going through his mind, but seeing his earnest expression, she was suddenly struck with the urge to tease him.

"Why don’t you carve something that only the two of us are allowed to see? For instance..."

Chu Liangyu casually tickled his palm. She had only spoken half a sentence, but her tone was laden with a seductive quality.

Chi Yizhong was no longer a naive boy; he understood certain things immediately.

His face instantly turned as red as a cooked shrimp—the peeled, ready-to-eat kind.

"S-Something only the two of us can see... W-Wouldn’t that be... inappropriate?"

Chi Yizhong lowered his head, clearly embarrassed.

He was already taller than Chu Liangyu, so even with his head bowed, it looked as if he were still looking at her as he spoke.

Seeing him blush only made Chu Liangyu want to tease him more. She gently tickled his palm again, but this time was different.

Chu Liangyu leaned closer to his ear, her warm breath ghosting across his cheek. Her encouraging words were tinged with a faint, mischievous smile. "For example, what we look like when we’re making love. It’s something that’s actually happened. You wouldn’t have to rely on your imagination to carve it. So, why not?"

"Alright."

Whether it was because of Chu Liangyu’s intense teasing or something else, Chi Yizhong’s voice was noticeably husky when he answered.

He pressed his thin lips together. After a brief pause, Chi Yizhong spoke again. "Is... there anything else?"

At that moment, Chu Liangyu had no mind to listen to what he was saying. All her attention was focused on his lips.

"Chi Yizhong, bend down."

Chi Yizhong froze for a second, but without asking any questions, he obediently bent over.

Chu Liangyu’s eyes crinkled into a smile. She reached out, cupped his face, and gently pressed her lips to his.

The moment their soft lips met, Chi Yizhong’s entire body went rigid. But just a moment later, pure joy blossomed in his expression.

In that instant, a fierce love erupted between them. Chi Yizhong took the initiative, kissing her back. With a gentle pressure from his hands, he pulled Chu Liangyu into his arms.

Heavy panting filled the air, a sound that would make anyone who heard it blush.

Chi Yizhong’s kisses alternated between restrained and controlled, and a torrential flood, wildly expressing his love for her.

The unpredictability of it all unintentionally made Chu Liangyu’s heart flutter.

"Female Master..."

It seemed that ever since their last conflict had been resolved, Chi Yizhong had taken to calling her "Female Master" whenever he was overcome with passion.

The word, with its rising inflection, might have been uttered unconsciously, but it sent a jolt like an electric shock down Chu Liangyu’s spine, making her whole body tingle in an instant.

"Mmm, carry me to the bedroom."

Chi Yizhong paused his kisses. His voice was husky, yet filled with an irrepressible joy. "Alright."

At first, Chu Liangyu worried that since he couldn’t see, the path back to the room wouldn’t be easy.

But in reality, Chi Yizhong knew the layout of his own courtyard so well that he carried her back without a single mishap.

Seeing this, Chu Liangyu relaxed and rested her head on his shoulder.

After their passionate kiss, her breathing was still unsteady, and her cheeks were burning hot.

Chi Yizhong gently laid her on the bed. His breathing was heavy as he called out to her, "Female Master?"

Chu Liangyu didn’t answer. Instead, she pulled with her arms, and Chi Yizhong fell onto her, their bodies pressed tightly together.

Even through their clothes, Chu Liangyu could feel the intense heat radiating from his body.

Chu Liangyu gave his lips a feather-light kiss and then said with a smile, "So, are you going to make me take the lead again?"

"No need."

Chi Yizhong’s reply was swift, as if he had something to prove. In bed, he became exceptionally proactive and passionate.

Being with Chi Yizhong was a unique experience. Every time, Chu Liangyu found herself completely immersed, her mind unable to think of anything else.

It was as if, in that moment, they were the only two people left in the world, adrift on a boundless ocean.

There was no loneliness, no fear, only endless pleasure.

Chi Yizhong’s lips glistened. He panted softly and asked her with anticipation, "Female Master, do you... like me?"

"I do," Chu Liangyu replied without a moment’s hesitation.

That one affirmative answer was all it took. Chi Yizhong was like a dog who had just been given a treat—his joy was a little goofy, but utterly sincere.

The moon rose high in the sky. The early spring night was still somewhat cool, but the temperature inside the room seemed to be rising.

In the bed, their skin touched, and they both shivered in unison before pressing even more intimately against each other.

Gradually, the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn. They had been at it the entire night.

At last, Chu Liangyu was spent, lying limply in Chi Yizhong’s embrace.

Chi Yizhong held her tightly, adjusting his position to make sure she was comfortable.

"Your wound hasn’t fully healed. Are you feeling any discomfort after indulging all night?"

"No. I feel wonderful."

Chu Liangyu’s voice was light, soft, and languid—utterly seductive.

Her blunt words made Chi Yizhong’s face feel like it was on fire, and he blushed again. "As long as... as long as you’re comfortable, that’s good."

Even so, Chi Yizhong was still careful to avoid the wound on her shoulder.

Seeing how exhausted Chu Liangyu looked, he gently laid her down. "You get some sleep. I’ll go make you something to eat."

Chu Liangyu was exhausted and sleepy, but she forced her eyes open a crack. "I’m not hungry. Don’t worry about it. Just come rest in bed..."

As she spoke, her voice grew as faint as a puff of smoke dispersing in the wind, and just like that, she fell asleep.

The expression on Chi Yizhong’s face softened. He reached out to caress her cheek and whispered, "Sleep well. I’ll go make you something to eat."

Chi Yizhong tucked the blanket around her, then began to feel around for his own clothes to put on.

Perhaps because he couldn’t see, his movements were a little slow, but they had an unhurried quality that gave him an air of composure.