A barbecue and a short while later, they first went to wash up in the hourly room they’d booked ahead of time at the scenic area hotel nearby, and only then did they each return to their tents to rest.
Compared to daytime, the temperature in the wild mountains could practically be said to drop off a cliff, so there was no way they could manage without blankets.
Lin Xintu had barely lain down inside the tent when she started feeling drowsy.
Ever since giving birth to Xiao Yiyi, her sleep needs had clearly increased—she needed at least nine full hours to feel rested, or else her spirits would be low the entire day.
Thankfully, the little one was far easier to care for than the average baby, or else she really wouldn’t be able to keep up…
It wasn’t as if she hadn’t gone to the hospital to get checked out, but the doctor only said there was nothing wrong, just telling her to get plenty of rest and do light exercise regularly, and that she’d recover with time.
That said, although she hadn’t been left with scars or lasting aftereffects, her body truly had grown weaker.
She could only count herself lucky in the midst of misfortune…
Inside the tent at this moment, the hanging lamp overhead hadn’t been turned off yet as Lin Xintu burrowed under the blanket, already drifting off.
Qin Nanfeng had just come in and zipped up the tent’s zipper when he turned and spotted his wife poking only her little head out.
His heart stirred, and a mischievous smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
He pretended to be perfectly proper as he lay down beside Lin Xintu, reaching out a large hand to gently embrace her slender waist.
This bit of commotion inevitably forced Lin Xintu’s mind to wake up a little more, her body trembling slightly, though she made no sound and let him do as he pleased.
But soon enough, Lin Xintu noticed that the body behind her was really hot—the kind of heat that made her heart flutter uneasily…
At first she could barely endure it, but as time passed, not only did his condition fail to improve, it grew even hotter, until she could feel her own back starting to burn.
Lin Xintu gently bit her pink lips, her gaze unconsciously turning hazy, and her orchid eyes could no longer close.
After all, it had been a long time since she and Qin Nanfeng had done something so intimate, and to say she didn’t want it would be a lie.
Perhaps at first she’d been curious about such things, but after trying it a few times with Qin Nanfeng, she discovered that her needs in that regard were relatively weak.
And because of her physical condition, they couldn’t go at it for too long at once, or else she’d likely be left gasping for air… but no matter how she looked at it, she was a normal woman now, and she still had normal needs…
Before she knew it, strange, fuzzy images had started forming in Lin Xintu’s mind, and her body gradually grew warm.
Under this stirring sensation, it was hard for her to suppress the emotions rising within her…
“Xiaotu…”
The man’s hoarse, low voice came from behind, quickly seeping into Lin Xintu’s heart and making her entire body even softer, draining all her strength.
“Wh… what… s-sleep… sleep… mm…”
Lin Xintu’s tone was dry, as if she could sense the man’s agitation, yet she still played dumb.
“Can I?”
Qin Nanfeng let out a soft chuckle at that, then his thin lips drew close, pressing near Lin Xintu’s fair earlobe, causing her body to tremble even harder.
This delicate atmosphere continued on, and who knew how long it lasted before the woman finally let out a soft “mm” of agreement.
Her voice was as soft and sweet as ever, leaning toward cool, yet the emotion in it was barely contained, her trailing tone quivering—restrained, and endearing for it.
Hearing that, Qin Nanfeng’s smile deepened. His eyes shimmered with a dark light, his movements urgent yet unhurried.
He advanced step by step toward what he wanted, and the satisfaction that came from that careful approach far exceeded any casual gain.
In the chill of the late night, clouds and rain tumbled.
Within the small space, passions surged, one side yielding as the other took over.
It carried on until the middle of the night before finally coming to an end…
After tending to his wife, Qin Nanfeng felt quite satisfied, gazing at his little wife who had completely passed out.
A happy smile tugged at his lips as he reached out to stroke the corner of Lin Xintu’s fully flushed eye, drawing a few weak whimpers from her, her brows furrowing in comfortable exhaustion.
Xiaotu…
More delicious every time…
Qin Nanfeng licked the corner of his mouth, and at some thought, he nearly lost control again—but in the end, he barely managed to suppress it.
He’d already tired his wife out plenty today; if he acted up again, Lin Xintu probably wouldn’t be able to get out of bed tomorrow.
As far as he knew, if that really happened, his wife would certainly be too embarrassed to show her face.
After all, getting up that late and looking so listless would make it easy for people to guess what had happened.
His little wife had always been thin-skinned, so she’d naturally be too shy to face anyone…
Forget it… there were still several days left, no need to rush…
Still, Qin Nanfeng definitely wanted to make up for these past few months of pent-up frustration as much as possible.
This was a rare opportunity; once they went back, who knew when he’d ever get to indulge like this again—even simple intimacy might be hard…
That little rascal…
Thinking of his daughter at home, Qin Nanfeng felt helpless. If the little one hadn’t kept ruining his plans every time, he wouldn’t have been holding back for so long.
With that thought, a plan had already formed in the man’s mind, and he contentedly held his wife as he fell asleep…
After a night’s rest, the group decided not to head up the mountain immediately and instead took a day to adjust at the campsite.
After all, they’d been working so hard before the break, and yesterday they’d had to travel and unpack, so they were long since exhausted.
A little relaxation today, and heading up the mountain tomorrow would be plenty soon.
At ten in the morning, Lin Xintu got out of bed, her back sore and her body aching.
Looking at the man beside her who had gotten up the moment she did, especially that beaming grin on his face, she immediately felt a surge of irritation.
This guy… he really was a dog!
Who acts like that…
Absurd… absolutely absurd…
Her little face flushed, but remembering that she’d agreed to it, and that the tension she’d been carrying had indeed largely dissolved, she swallowed her frustration.
Besides… it wasn’t so bad…
As long as her yellow-haired brat was happy…
She lightly bit her teeth, and seeing the satisfied look on Qin Nanfeng’s face, a mix of sourness and contentment welled up in her heart.
The others were up around the same time. Just as she stepped out of the tent, Lin Xintu ran straight into Liu Qingyan.
“Qingyan, good morning…”
“Good morning, Xiaotu!”
The two exchanged greetings, but then Liu Qingyan noticed how listless Lin Xintu looked, and the way she kept rubbing her back, and quickly caught on.
A knowing smile curled at the corner of her mouth, though she didn’t call it out.
“Uh…” Lin Xintu couldn’t help but feel embarrassed, averting her gaze but still trying to act as if nothing was wrong.
She went to the camper first to freshen up, then used the induction cooker to boil a pot of noodles for everyone as breakfast.
Of course, by the time they finished eating it was already past one o’clock, so calling it lunch wouldn’t be far off.
Even though they weren’t heading up the mountain today, they still needed to find something to do.
The small river by the meadow had a thriving ecosystem, and quite a few fishing enthusiasts were there casting their lines, some even staying for days at a time.
The car had fishing gear stowed in the back, so the four men set up beach umbrellas, chummed the water, and prepared bait, getting ready to fish.
As for Lin Xintu and the other three girls, none of them knew how to fish, so they just watched from the side, playing games or chatting while they did—quite pleasant, really.
As for whether they’d actually catch anything, Qin Nanfeng and Chen Ze didn’t care; they were just in it for the vibe.
So, on a suggestion from Chen Ze, that troublemaker who always loved stirring things up, the four men decided to make it a contest to see who could catch the most fish before afternoon.
And the guy confidently declared that he had plenty of experience, wearing such a smug look that Sun Ce and Zeng Yan both felt a bit annoyed.
“Can you do it? Feng Ge…”
Sitting beside Qin Nanfeng, Lin Xintu stared at her husband’s fishing hook, curiosity stirring in her heart.
Though her face had been cold toward Qin Nanfeng earlier, thanks to last night’s affair, her tone toward him had softened considerably, her voice gentle.
Thinking of Chen Ze’s smug look earlier, so full of confidence, Lin Xintu still couldn’t help but doubt, even if she had faith in Feng Ge.
Still, despite her doubts, she could already picture the look on Chen Ze’s face when he lost.
Her Feng Ge… probably wouldn’t lose…
Hearing that, Qin Nanfeng broke into a smile, his voice clear and bright, drawing the attention of Li Tang and the others for a moment—though they just assumed he was laughing at some joke and didn’t pay it any mind.
After his laugh, Qin Nanfeng crooked a finger at the confused Lin Xintu, motioning for his little wife to lean in closer.
Lin Xintu didn’t suspect a thing and obediently leaned over.
What she heard was a low, teasing male voice murmuring by her ear: “You should give your man some confidence, just like last night… guaranteed to satisfy…”
“You… disgusting…”
In an instant, the woman’s fair, delicate face flushed crimson, her expression barely holding together.
The handsome man raised an eyebrow, unconcerned, even shamelessly nodding: “Thanks for the compliment, Xiaotu.”
Lin Xintu didn’t know what to say, so she could only bury her burning face in her hands, thinking that she absolutely wouldn’t let this guy get his way for a good while.
She had to teach him a lesson—daring to say such nonsense to her out in public.
“Hmph…”
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