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Chapter 85: Countermeasures

At 4 p.m., Shi Hai arrived at his destination—Senior Tian Shui's home.

There was only one door on the 17th floor of the building, so there was no chance of a mix-up.

Shi Hai pressed the doorbell.

After a while, Tian Shui opened the door.

“Ha...ha...” She was breathing heavily, her face flushed, with sweat trickling down from her forehead to her chin.

Tian Shui looked entirely different from the photos she’d sent. She was now wearing a snug pair of blue athletic shorts and a cropped white tank top, showing her navel and a smooth, toned stomach.

Her hair was tied into pigtails, and her whole body seemed to be radiating heat.

In short, she was both sweat-drenched and tantalizingly alluring.

Oh, starting with a power move, is she?

Shi Hai chuckled, though with his mask on, Tian Shui couldn’t see his expression.

And as she took in Shi Hai’s appearance, Tian Shui smirked inwardly.

Clearly, he’d come fully prepared. The material of his jacket was waterproof, probably to guard against any sudden “spills.” He also wore a mask, shielding his expression from being read, and he had a backpack with him… though she could only guess at what he had packed inside.

No doubt, they were tools prepared to counter her tricks.

From the moment they met, they each knew the other wasn’t an easy target.

Tian Shui took the lead, pulling her pigtails forward to cover her cheeks and looking a bit shy as she said, “Ah… I was just exercising… Didn’t expect you to arrive so soon, junior…”

Of course, this was a lie.

She had anticipated Shi Hai’s arrival within an hour, so ten minutes before that, she’d changed into these clothes and spent time in the sauna.

She’d even used some aromatherapy to make her scent especially strong, with a hint of allure.

The moment she heard the doorbell, she’d stepped out to answer the door.

All to strike Shi Hai with a multi-sensory impact through sight, smell, and touch.

A beautiful, sweet-smelling senior, barely dressed, greeting her junior with steam practically rising off her body...

And to top it off, she casually mentioned she’d “just finished exercising.”

What guy wouldn’t let his imagination run wild?

Surely, his heart would be pounding?

But Shi Hai wasn’t affected at all.

Wearing a mask, he barely caught any scent. With his jacket on and hands in his pockets, the heat didn’t reach him either.

He just had to keep his gaze from wandering.

Shi Hai focused his attention on Tian Shui’s face and asked calmly, “Hmm… did I come at a bad time?”

“Of course not! Come on in.”

Tch...

Tian Shui turned away, clicking her tongue.

As expected, last-minute plans like this were useless.

To deal with Shi Hai, she’d have to get “serious.”

After leading Shi Hai inside, she leaned close, placed both hands on his chest, and whispered in his ear, “Well then… I’m going to take a shower first. Feel free to make yourself comfortable, or wait for me in my room, if you like…”

“In that case, I’ll just sit here in the living room and wait for you.”

Shi Hai sidestepped her and went over to the sofa in the living room.

Not one to give up easily, Tian Shui shot him a seductive look, saying, “Wait till I’m nice and clean… then we can really have some fun, okay?”

“Sure, I’ve been ready for this.”

Shi Hai gave her a thumbs-up.

Tian Shui squinted her eyes, covering her mouth as she laughed softly.

“Hehe… I’ll be looking forward to it, then.”

And with that, Tian Shui went off to shower.

Just from the dialogue, it seems like something that might be "censored" is about to happen.

But when Tian Shui came out after her shower, wrapped in only a towel, Shi Hai surprised her by taking a set of clothes from his backpack.

“This is…?”

“A gift for you, Senior.”

“Oh, wow, a gift? For me? Really?” Tian Shui acted over-the-top surprised, as if she’d received an engagement ring from a boyfriend.

Shi Hai then said, as if with sincere intent, “Yes, I think you’ll look great in this outfit!”

Hugging the clothes, Tian Shui responded, looking blissful, “Then I’ll wear it for you later, just for you, alright?”

“But I’d like to see you wear it right now, Senior.”

Tian Shui’s smile faltered for a moment.

Because the clothes Shi Hai had brought out… weren’t even women’s clothes.

It was an oversized T-shirt and a pair of track pants.

Obviously, these were his own clothes.

Tian Shui immediately understood his intentions.

He’d likely brought these clothes as a backup for himself in case of “emergencies.” But seeing that she’d come out wrapped only in a towel, he’d quickly pivoted and pretended it was a “gift” for her.

And by saying “I’d like to see you wear it right now,” he cleverly imposed a bit of restraint…

His defensive tactics were as airtight as ever.

Tian Shui used the clothes to cover half her face, putting on a bashful tone as she asked, “But don’t you think… I’d look better without any clothes on?”

Shi Hai scratched his head, pretending to struggle as he replied, “Well… I’m not an art student; I don’t know how to appreciate the ‘human form’... Personally, I think girls look better with clothes on.”

Trying to pull the “undressing tactic?”

Not a chance—put those clothes on, please.

“…”

Oh, so you won’t let me undress…

Fine, I’ll just change right in front of you!

“Alright, then I’ll change into this ‘gift’ from my dear junior right here!”

Before she could even start to untie her towel, Shi Hai picked up the AC remote and said, “Make sure you change in your room, though. It’s pretty chilly here in the living room… Your AC is set way too low.”

Fine, I’ll go to my room!

I’ll just come out in a T-shirt, and I’ll make sure to look extra sultry!

“Oh, and remember to dry off properly. After all, you just finished ‘exercising’… wouldn’t want you to catch a cold.”

This guy—!

Tian Shui nearly lost her composure.

But she forced a smile and said, “Hehe, you’re so caring, Junior…”

However, just a few steps towards her room, Shi Hai added casually, “Oh, and make sure you put on proper undergarments and pants.”

Tian Shui froze mid-step.

And then she heard him continue, “I mean… I’ve always thought that a woman who lounges around at home without underwear or pants is… a bit sloppy…”

Shi Hai turned around to look at her, lowering his mask to reveal a smiling face as he said, “Someone as elegant and refined as you, Senior, would never do something so lacking in grace, right?”

“—!”

Hold it…

Hold it together!

Tian Shui realized she’d been a bit naive after all.

Even Shi Hai as he was back then couldn’t be underestimated in the least!

This guy’s countermeasures were impressive from the start!

After a while, Tian Shui returned to the living room.

Sure enough, she was now wearing Shi Hai’s oversized T-shirt and track pants.

The T-shirt was so baggy it practically looked like a dress, with the wide collar exposing her bra straps. The pants were far too long, and she had to roll them up several times to avoid stepping on them.

Shi Hai almost burst out laughing.

She looked a bit like a child dressed in adult clothes.

What was supposed to be a seductive senior trying to tempt her junior…

Now, just with a change of clothes, Senior Tian Shui suddenly seemed more like an innocent goofball.

Shi Hai felt the urge to pat her on the head and praise her.

She was quite adorable, after all!