Inside the room, the atmosphere was thick with indulgence.
Unfortunately, Li Anquan and Yu Haitang found their eyes locked. Yu Haitang wore a smile, showing no signs of shyness; instead, she even puffed out her chest slightly. Li Anquan quickly rolled over, feeling incredibly awkward. How had he been caught red-handed! He wished he could crawl into a crack in the floor. Yet, Yu Haitang didn't say a word about it, and the more silent she remained, the more guilty Li Anquan felt.
Women take their time bathing. Yu Li, Yu Haitang, and Li Dujuan spent nearly an hour, leaving Li Anquan to suffer through the wait. Inside the room, the air was filled with their exclamations and happy laughter. Only after they had finished did he wash up, feeling a prickle of guilt. Once clean, he did feel much better—fresh, crisp, and faintly scented with floral notes. After drying off, he collapsed onto his bed, but he tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.
Chapter 38