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The weekend arrived in the blink of an eye. Zhou Xuanyu went to the office to work overtime in the morning and then picked up Junxi in the afternoon.
Junxi had been busy all morning as well, preparing a lot of food and packing it into thermal containers to take along. After all, while the larger group had gone for a barbecue camping trip, they were just going camping on their own.
When she opened Zhou Xuanyu's trunk, she was surprised to find that it was filled with everything one could need. In addition to a tent, there were sleeping bags, thin blankets, food, drinks, and various supplies—all neatly organized.
He was always considerate, paying attention to even the smallest details.
Once Junxi got into the car, she noticed that the bandage around Zhou Xuanyu's neck had been changed to a smaller one.
"Is your wound healing?" she asked casually.
"No," he quickly denied.
Junxi couldn't help but glance at him.
"What did the doctor say?"
"The doctor said it won't heal for now," Zhou Xuanyu replied seriously.
"How can that be?"
Junxi felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. Was it because the location of the wound was special that it was taking longer to heal?
"Do you really hope I get better soon?"
"Of course!" Junxi glared at him. "Do you want to be stuck like this forever?"
"Maybe."
The car sped forward, the scenery outside the window rushing by. That faint "hm" was almost inaudible, yet Junxi still caught it.
"What are you going crazy about?"
She scolded him lightly, but then it all clicked into place.
That day, she had promised him that she would always be his amore and take care of him until he got better.
Junxi felt a strange warmth in her heart.
In this gentle afternoon, the sunlight filtered through the car window, gradually enveloping her, warming her heart.
The small grove by the Azure East Sea was usually bustling with campers on weekends. After someone spotted a meteor shower there last week, even more people flocked to the area.
Zhou Xuanyu chose a relatively quiet spot near the entrance, where parking was convenient and there was a small river nearby, adding to the picturesque scenery.
After getting out of the car, he opened the trunk and took out the tent first.
"Can I help with anything?"
Junxi stood by, wanting to pitch in but fearing her clumsiness would only make things worse.
Zhou Xuanyu unzipped the tent bag and as he pulled out its contents, he casually handed the instruction manual to Junxi.
"Read."
Junxi pouted. "Are you treating me like a child?"
"Aren't you eager to help? The instruction manual is important," Zhou Xuanyu replied in a teasing tone, not hiding his amusement.
Naturally, Junxi wouldn't let him get away with teasing her. She flipped through the manual and seriously asked, "Which version do you want to hear? It’s available in Chinese, English, and Korean."
Seeing her getting into it, Zhou Xuanyu couldn't help but smile.
He focused on fiddling with the tent poles in his hands, ignoring her. Suddenly, her smooth and melodious English filled his ears.
“Step 1: …”
Junxi's spoken English was excellent, with a rhythm and intonation that carried an American accent while still reflecting her unique personality.
Zhou Xuanyu recalled how she had impressed everyone during her interview at Hengfu Group. This little woman held so much untapped energy within her.
“Forget it, I'll read it myself,” Zhou Xuanyu said, trying to take back the instruction manual.
“No! No! No!” Junxi shook her head and stepped back two paces. “You wanted me to read it, right? I haven't finished yet.”
“Give it to me!” Zhou Xuanyu feigned a stern expression, spreading his hand as if to intimidate a child.
“I won't! After I finish the English version, I still have to read you the Korean version!”
Zhou Xuanyu felt helpless but couldn't help chuckling as he rubbed his forehead.
He stepped closer to her, and Junxi playfully backed away. It was unclear who started running first, but soon they were chasing each other around the massive Cayenne like children at play.
In the end, Junxi couldn't escape Zhou Xuanyu's grasp.
He reached out and pulled her into his arms. When he touched a sensitive spot, she squirmed and let out a series of bell-like laughs.
“Are you still going to run?” he asked, tilting his chin down toward her hair and holding her tightly in his embrace.
“Let me go first,” she said, trying to pry his hand off hers.
Zhou Xuanyu loosened his grip.
Junxi suddenly darted out like a gust of wind.
Zhou Xuanyu had been prepared; he swiftly grabbed her shoulder and pinned her against the side of the Cayenne.
"I was wrong!" she looked at him pitifully.
"It's too late!"
Zhou Xuanyu maintained a stern expression as he snatched the instruction manual from her hands, then lowered his head and kissed her fiercely.
The kiss was filled with a strong sense of dominance and punishment.
Junxi deliberately clenched her teeth to prevent him from entering, so he shifted to nibble on her lips, again and again, persistently, until Junxi winced in pain and opened her mouth. Only then did his tongue successfully invade.
Their breaths grew heavier, and Junxi's back pressed against the hot car body. She raised her hands to push him away, covering his seemingly ravenous mouth.
"Are we still setting up the tent?"
Zhou Xuanyu removed her hands and looked at her. His gaze was deep, as if trying to pull her into the dark night.
"Hurry up!" Junxi avoided his eyes and pushed against his chest. "If we don't set it up soon, it'll be dark. Where are we going to sleep tonight?"
She urged him on.
"Anywhere will do." Zhou Xuanyu released her, lazily glancing at the instruction manual as he said, "In the car, or there are hotels nearby."
"Who wants to share a room with you!" Junxi blurted out.
Zhou Xuanyu raised an eyebrow and chuckled, shrugging his shoulders.
"I said just one tent, didn't I?"
"You..."
Junxi felt a surge of frustration, but she couldn't find a single word to argue back.
As expected, experience always wins.
However, despite her words, Zhou Xuanyu quickly set up the tent.
Junxi remembered when she was very young, there was a pink tent in her room. It was a birthday gift from her mother. She often hid inside, pulling up the door and turning on the light to read comic books.
That small space filled her with a sense of security and imagination. It was there that she finished reading an entire set of comics by Miyazaki Hayao, which sparked her love for travel and adventure.
Compared to her pink tent, the double tent before her was much more spacious and sturdy. After finishing the setup, Zhou Xuanyu meticulously checked all the fasteners; he would never allow any "shoddy work" under his watch.
After moving everything out of the car, Junxi spread out a picnic blanket on the grass. The checkered pattern brought an inexplicable sense of comfort.
She took out the food one by one and arranged it neatly, turning to see Zhou Xuanyu still inspecting the tent.
"Come over and eat something," Junxi said.
Zhou Xuanyu nodded and lifted the "door" of the tent. After their last encounter with a snake, he had become more cautious; he didn't want Junxi to go through such an experience again.
"Hi!"
Just as Zhou Xuanyu sat down, he saw a woman emerge from the neighboring tent and walk toward them. The woman was tall and dressed attractively, smiling as she greeted Junxi and him.
"Are you here camping too?"
"Yes," Junxi nodded.
She knew that with such an approach, if she remained silent, Zhou Xuanyu would definitely ignore the person. His indifference could freeze anyone in place.
"My boyfriend and I are here camping too. Look, we’ve become neighbors," the attractive woman said, turning to point at a tent not far away. Junxi glanced up and noticed smoke wafting from inside that tent.
Junxi smiled. Besides smiling, she really didn't know how to respond to this sudden enthusiastic "neighbor."
"I'm Xiaochun. What's your name?" The girl who introduced herself as Xiaochun had already made herself comfortable and sat down right next to Zhou Xuanyu.
Zhou Xuanyu frowned and subtly shifted away from her towards Junxi.
"I'm Junxi," she replied.
Zhou Xuanyu shot Junxi a glare; he clearly disapproved of her straightforward introduction. But there was nothing to be done now that Junxi had already spoken.
"Your name sounds lovely," Xiaochun complimented before looking at Zhou Xuanyu. "Is he your boyfriend?"
Junxi instinctively glanced at Zhou Xuanyu, whose expression showed a hint of impatience.
"Yes," Junxi quickly answered, then turned back to Xiaochun. "Is there something you need?"
"Oh," Xiaochun scratched the back of her head, seemingly reminded of her purpose. "I came to borrow something."
"What? Food?" Junxi casually picked up a box of egg tarts and a box of sushi to offer her.
"No," Xiaochun waved her hand. "We brought our own food."
"Then what do you want to borrow?"
Junxi looked around, unable to think of anything else she could lend. Could it be that she needed to lend a car? That idea was one she dared not entertain.
"Condom."
"Huh?" Junxi covered her mouth in surprise.
Xiaochun was coming over to borrow a condom? That was a bit too forward. She was quite the contrast to her name.
While Junxi felt embarrassed, Xiaochun remained completely at ease.
"What? You didn't bring any?" She sighed. "I rushed out with my boyfriend, thinking we had everything ready. Who knew that just as we were about to get to the main event, I realized we forgot the most important thing? He’s mad at me for being careless and is sulking while smoking right now."
The more Junxi listened, the hotter her face became; she didn't dare look at Zhou Xuanyu's expression.
"Junxi, did you guys bring any or not?" Xiaochun asked again.
"No," Zhou Xuanyu finally spoke up.
Xiaochun looked a bit disappointed and stood up, patting her legs.
"Alright then, I'll go see if I can borrow one from another tent."
As Junxi watched the alluring figure of Xiaochun leave, just as she was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Xiaochun turned back and said, "Hey, do you need me to borrow one for you too?"
"No need," Zhou Xuanyu's voice sounded like it had reached its boiling point.
Xiaochun shrugged her shoulders, summing it up like someone with experience. "You guys are going to regret this."
Suddenly thrown into disarray by this unexpected turn of events, Junxi lost her appetite for food. Her heart raced uncontrollably, and she couldn't calm down no matter what.
Zhou Xuanyu appeared to be lost in thought.
He suggested taking a walk by the river.
Junxi got up, packed her things, and placed them back in the trunk before following Zhou Xuanyu to the riverbank. He walked a few steps ahead, then turned back to take her hand.
The sky was gradually darkening, and the river reflected the faintly visible moon, beautiful like a polished bronze mirror.
"From now on, don't casually talk to strangers."
After walking for a while, Zhou Xuanyu suddenly brought up Xiaochun again.
"She doesn't look like a bad person," Junxi said.
"Not bad doesn't mean she's good either," Zhou Xuanyu replied with irritation.
What respectable girl goes around borrowing condoms?
Junxi obediently nodded but felt reluctant inside: "I know how to handle these things; I'm not a child."
Zhou Xuanyu suddenly stopped. He turned to look at Junxi and reached out to smooth the hair that hung over her chest.
"I hope more than anyone that you're not a child."
Junxi was taken aback. Her eyes shone brightly under the moonlight, so clear and pure that it made one feel an inexplicable ache in their heart.
Zhou Xuanyu embraced her.
"I'm definitely not a child," Junxi said seriously in his arms. "I don't like you treating me like one. I'm a woman now."
Zhou Xuanyu slightly curled his lips in a way that Junxi couldn't see.
She was hardly a woman; at best, she was just a girl.
"Really!" Seeing Zhou Xuanyu silent, Junxi pulled away from his embrace and cupped his face with her hands. "I want to be a woman."
She wanted to be a woman, to be his woman... but she didn't finish her sentence.
Zhou Xuanyu gazed at her quietly.
The night was calm and pure.
They stood in the cool breeze of the forest, looking at each other, yet unable to foresee an outcome. Her words made Zhou Xuanyu's blood boil.
"Um..."
Suddenly, a series of enchanting gasps reached their ears.
Junxi turned her head and realized that she and Zhou Xuanyu had unknowingly walked to Xiaochun's tent.
The tent door was tightly closed, and there was not a glimmer of light inside, but from the outside, it was clear that the tent was shaking.
Junxi stared blankly for a moment, while Zhou Xuanyu calmly turned her face back to him, making her look at him.
"Let's go back."
Junxi nodded nervously. As she turned around in a fluster, her foot slipped.
"Ah!" Junxi exclaimed.
She slipped entirely into the river.
Fortunately, Zhou Xuanyu was quick-witted and caught her just in time.
Xiaochun and her boyfriend heard the noise and immediately opened the tent door to look outside. Seeing the scene before them, the two disheveled individuals hurried over to help, working together to pull Junxi up.
Junxi was fine, but everything below her chest was soaked, and a cool breeze made her shiver.
"Wen Junxi! You really are..." Zhou Xuanyu exclaimed in exasperation as he took off his jacket and draped it over her. Did this woman want to scare him to death?
In that brief moment earlier, his mind had gone blank, and now that he was back to reality, his heart was still racing.
"Junxi, are you okay?" Xiaochun asked.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Junxi waved her hand dismissively. "I'm fine, I'm fine. You guys continue."
Xiaochun and her boyfriend were momentarily stunned.
Junxi felt even more embarrassed.
Zhou Xuanyu seemed to know what she was thinking and scooped her up into his arms.
Junxi instinctively buried her face in his chest.
"Everything's fine now, thank you!"
Zhou Xuanyu apologized to Xiaochun and her boyfriend.
"You're welcome," Xiaochun replied with a grin, winking at Zhou Xuanyu. "Junxi looks so sexy all wet; you two really have some chemistry."
Zhou Xuanyu was speechless, feeling Junxi press her face even tighter against his chest.
"You guys continue."
Zhou Xuanyu nodded at Xiaochun and her boyfriend before quickly carrying Junxi toward their own tent.
"Quick, take off your wet clothes," he said, while unbuttoning Junxi's collar.
"What will I wear then?"
Junxi pushed Zhou Xuanyu's hand away and wrapped her arms around herself.
It was clearly a cold day, yet her face was burning, and her body felt hot.
Zhou Xuanyu walked to the car and took out a bag and a towel.
"This is a spare shirt I left here. You should change into it."
As he spoke, he began to wipe her down with the towel. Her wet clothes clung to her, making her figure appear even more delicate.
Junxi opened the bag and looked inside; it was indeed just a plain shirt. Changing into that would only add to the "excitement," wouldn't it?
"Why aren't you going yet?" Zhou Xuanyu urged, worried she might catch a chill.
Junxi nodded and slipped into the tent.
Zhou Xuanyu took out a blanket from the car. In this weather, a single shirt could barely keep her warm.
He turned around to bring the blanket inside, only to see the tent light up.
Inside, Junxi was taking off her clothes, her beautiful figure reflected on the tent fabric, fully visible...
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