Jiang Yubai held the glass and drank a sip of orange juice quietly before asking, "What kind of swimsuit are you talking about?"
Jiang Yubai is a serious person. He knows that there are several types of swimsuits, such as the "shark skin swimsuit" that was once very popular in the Olympic swimming competition, and the "diving swimsuit" that tightly covers the whole body. He tried his best to maintain a decent appearance, but couldn't resist Lin Zhixia's casual words: "The most common style is a pair of shorts."
She held her palms up and pressed them against her waist: "Start from here..." Her fingers moved down and stopped on her legs: "End here."
Her skin was as white and delicate as snow-white mutton-fat jade, and her nails were like soft, pink pearls. She gently grasped the folds of her skirt and painted the picture in her fantasy without any scruples.
She said: "You swim in a pool and your swimsuit gets wet..."
At this point, she paused, and Jiang Yubai asked, "When are you free? Let's go swimming together?"
Lin Zhixia said honestly: "I have never learned to swim."
Jiang Yubai was even more enthusiastic than the gym staff: "Do you want to learn? I'll teach you."
Lin Zhixia didn't agree to him immediately. She asked very seriously, "Have you ever passed the coaching exam?"
Of course not.
It was his mistake.
Jiang Yubai plans to get a "swimming coach certificate" as soon as possible. Once he passes the exam, he will be able to coach Lin Zhixia one-on-one - this desire is urgent and strong. But his tone is still serious: "I will pass the exam first, and then I will be your coach. Swimming is an important survival skill and can exercise your body..."
Lin Zhixia smiled brightly: "You want to take the test for me?"
Jiang Yubai defended himself: "It's good to have many skills."
Lin Zhixia laughed out loud. She pulled up his left hand, smoothed his palm, and placed his palm against her cheek.
Jiang Yubai could not restrain the pleasure that arose in his heart. But his movements of touching her were still awkward, dull, and slow, as if he was exploring a priceless treasure. He and Lin Zhixia had known each other for many years, and gradually developed a belief - "He must not make her feel scared, let alone bring her negative effects."
Lin Zhixia held his right hand again and said softly, "I know you treat me the best."
These words almost melted his heart.
He touched her cheek to the back of her neck, leaned over and kissed her forehead. She smiled even sweeter and fell into his arms, feeling his embrace warm and reliable. Her body and mind were extremely relaxed, secretly glad that this moment of tenderness could be preserved forever in her memory.
So she said sincerely: "I really like you."
In front of Jiang Yubai, Lin Zhixia was used to speaking her mind. No matter what she said, it was safe—a fact she had verified repeatedly.
She tilted her ear to his chest, eavesdropping on his heartbeat curiously.
He guessed her intention and asked, "Did you hear that clearly?"
Lin Zhixia counted the beats one by one: "Boom, boom, boom... My heartbeat is getting faster and faster."
Jiang Yubai seemed to have discovered his secret. He felt that his blood and energy were vigorous and his strength was endless, but he couldn't find a way to vent. He couldn't help but raise his head and look at the blank ceiling, not even leaving a glance for Lin Zhixia.
Lin Zhixia was already in his arms, and if he continued to stare at her, he didn't know what he would do.
Lin Zhixia asked him: "What are you thinking about?"
Jiang Yubai tried to cover it up: "Nothing."
She questioned, "Really?"
“I was thinking about… random things,” he revealed.
He almost said "My thoughts are not clean". In order to maintain his image in Lin Zhixia's mind, he dared not say it directly, and could only use the word "messy" to cover it up.
Lin Zhixia stood up from her seat and walked to the side of the single bed. She grabbed a strawberry pillow and suggested responsibly: "Let me teach you the steps of meditation. Last night, I sorted out the messy thoughts in my head through meditation..."
Obviously, Lin Zhixia misunderstood Jiang Yubai's meaning.
Jiang Yubai took advantage of the situation. He followed Lin Zhixia's advice, took off his shoes, sat cross-legged on her bed, and closed his eyes with her. She slowed down her tone and said, "Meditation can adjust your mood and relieve your stress. The first step is to empty your mind and adjust your breathing..."
Jiang Yubai said, "I can't empty my mind."
"Why?" Lin Zhixia opened her eyes.
She turned her head and looked him in the eye.
He looked at her without saying a word.
Lin Zhixia felt a sense of danger for no reason and stepped back an inch, but her momentum was very tough: "I am Teacher Lin now. If you don't tell me your problem, how can I help you solve it?"
Jiang Yubai gently pushed aside the quilt behind him, and the little penguin stuffed toy rolled to the corner of the bed. He approached Lin Zhixia and whispered something in her ear, and her face immediately turned red. She knelt on the bed, not knowing where to put her hands, and he asked her, "Is it okay?"
He reiterated his request: "Can I kiss you?"
Lin Zhixia had a rough premonition. The "kiss" he was talking about was not a one-second or two-second dragonfly touch, but the long-lasting, intense, inseparable entanglement often seen in TV dramas. Before she was mentally prepared, Jiang Yubai murmured to himself again: "Forget it. If I make you uncomfortable, you won't be able to forget it..."
Before Jiang Yubai could finish his words, Lin Zhixia grabbed his collar and said, "Don't jump to conclusions. Let me feel it first."
Just like the day when they had their first intimate contact, Jiang Yubai kissed the corner of her lips. He did not hold her waist and back, originally wanting to make it convenient for her to withdraw at any time, but her whole body went limp, and she gradually fell on the bed, her long black hair spread out in disarray, making the sheets and pillows look even whiter.
Jiang Yubai bent his left arm at the elbow, supported himself on the bed, bent his head and kissed her rosy lips. The best rose water could not compare to one ten-thousandth of this wonderful taste. All the tossing and turning, fantasies and patience before were slightly relieved at this moment.
Lin Zhixia was a little breathless at first, but fortunately she was very good at adjusting her state. Soon, she found the knack of kissing. She held Jiang Yubai's shoulders and accidentally grasped his clothes, leaving creases. She was immersed in an unprecedented sensory impact and did not forget to express honestly: "I feel very comfortable and want to kiss you."
She put her fingertips against his lips, and he took her hand and kissed the back of her hand again.
A light blush appeared on Lin Zhixia's cheeks.
She was a little shy, so she turned over and lay on her side, with Jiang Yubai lying behind her. The single bed in the dormitory was narrow, so she grabbed his hand and pressed it on her waist. He hugged her tighter and called her, "Xia Xia."
Lin Zhixia didn't agree.
Jiang Yubai persisted: "Xia Xia."
Lin Zhixia turned over and faced him: "I'm here."
He looked at her and smiled.