Determined, Xu Fan concealed his presence, becoming practically invisible as he shrunk into the corner of the hot spring.

After all, this hot spring was comfortable enough, Xu Fan thought, he might as well wait until Honda Tsubasa left before getting up.

To avoid awkwardness for the girl, he put a lot of thought into this, so much so that Xu Fan couldn't help but pat himself on the back.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Honda Tsubasa was lying in the hot spring pool, scooping the hot spring water with her hands, casually washing her jade-like body, but she couldn't help starting to talk to herself.

"Sister Xiao Lan told me that if I want to fall for him, I'd better be mentally prepared."

"Have I... have I really fallen for him?"

She couldn't tell if it was the hot spring water being too scorching, or if it was the thought of Xu Fan bouncing around in her mind, but Honda Tsubasa felt her cheeks getting hot.

This was a question she truly couldn't answer.

This inability to answer wasn't because her heart was confused, it was simply from embarrassment.

This lifetime, she had never felt her heart flutter, and always thought that when she met that man in her life, she would be extremely bold. Only now did Honda Tsubasa realize that breaking through the veil of shyness in matters of emotions wasn't that easy.

Without realizing it, the image of Xu Fan confronting the major martial arts families of Dongying popped into Honda Tsubasa's mind once again.

Thinking of that heroic youth amidst the misty smoke, Honda Tsubasa's eyes grew more enchanting.

The time spent with Xu Fan wasn't long, but the experiences of these past few days made her begin to understand the meaning behind what Xiao Lan had told her.

Xu Fan was not lacking women around him, expecting him to revolve solely around her was absolutely impossible.

Maybe, just as Xiao Lan had said, she had to be prepared mentally.

When the time comes, her wholehearted dedication might turn into nothing but bubbles.

"Mmm..."

The more she thought about it, the more she felt her competitiveness was weak, leading Honda Tsubasa to unintentionally start sniffling in the hot spring pool.

Her adorable, pouty face was like a gentle little cat.

"Annoying, he's already seen me naked, why can't he take the initiative?"

"I'm... I'm a girl..."

In her grievance, thinking of the distance between her and Xu Fan, Honda Tsubasa splashed the water while complaining.

"Hmph! When the time comes, you'll ask me to marry you, but I won't!"

"No babies for you!"

"Pfft!"

At that moment, Xu Fan couldn't hold it any longer.

He inadvertently made some noise!

He couldn't believe it — lying there, he had overheard such explosive gossip.

This woman was interested in him, and had even thought about naming their children!

Xu Fan began to regret not coming out earlier, given that Honda Tsubasa would talk like this when alone.

Having overheard it all, now exposed, he feared it would be hard to wrap things up.

"Who's... who's there?"

The noise Xu Fan had made earlier wasn't small, and being a martial artist, Honda Tsubasa had instinctively jumped to the shore upon hearing it.

Swiftly, she draped a robe over her glistening body, and with a vigilant expression, she gazed into the depths of the hot spring.

She was so nervous; her heart almost leaped out of her throat!

After all, the things she said just now couldn't be seen by others!

If that guy hiding in there were to tell Xu Fan, how could she even face anyone?

Oh no... oh no...

The more Honda Tsubasa thought about it, the more anxious she became.

She wasn't a fool; Xu Fan had told her before that the Honda family was just a dog he was raising.

Everyone in the Honda family belonged to Xu Fan.

What she had said just now was all about Xu Fan, wouldn't they report it back to Xu Fan?

No way!

Thinking about how her complaints about Xu Fan could be relayed to him made Honda Tsubasa resolve instantly!

No matter what means she had to use, she couldn't let the guy in the hot spring tell Xu Fan!

"Who's there! Come out at once!"

"Or else, don't blame me for being rude!"

Lying in the hot spring for so long without revealing himself, this guy most likely wasn't up to any good. Honda Tsubasa eyed the mist ahead warily, deciding she had to silence him!

"If you don't come out, I'll come in!"

This threatening yell from within the hot spring was met with silence, prompting Honda Tsubasa to impatiently shout another line.

Xu Fan almost burst into tears, shrinking inside.

Dear God, how do you expect me to come out now?

Xu Fan wasn't shy, but fearing for the embarrassment she might feel was weighing heavily on him...

"Well... I don't think it's convenient for me to come out, how about you just leave first?"

"Uh, I heard nothing, nothing at all."

Worried that Honda Tsubasa might recognize him, leading to embarrassment for her, Xu Fan pinched his voice, vaguely explaining.

But hearing this, Honda Tsubasa almost exploded with anger!

This guy had the audacity to say that?

It seemed like he had heard every word of her inner confession!

No way! She couldn't just let him go like that!

"Stop it!"

"If you don't come out, do you believe I'll come in there and drag you out myself?"

Not knowing if he would keep everything to himself, she couldn't possibly let him slip away!

Honda Tsubasa glared into the steamy mist as she started to count down in her heart.

She had made up her mind that, if he didn't obediently crawl out within ten seconds, she would go in and drag him out herself!

At that time, she wasn't going to go easy on him!

"Really... it's not convenient for us to meet."

"For your own good, you should leave quickly."

God knows what would happen if Honda Tsubasa discovered it was Xu Fan soaking in there.

Xu Fan advised earnestly once more.

He really was doing this for her, because, you know, meeting him now would be very awkward for her!

"Enough with the nonsense! You have three seconds left, if you don't come out! I'll kill you!"

"I..."

Despite his heartfelt advice, it had no effect at all.

Hearing the countdown from outside, Xu Fan nearly cried his eyes out.

Fine... looks like there's no way around this.

"Okay... okay... don't come in, I... I'll come out myself."

Resigned, Xu Fan relented, heading out of the hot spring pool.

Soon, he would pass through this misty patch of the hot spring.

Looking down briefly, Xu Fan said, "Um, could you... could you close your eyes for ten seconds?"

He was still stark naked, after all, Xu Fan thought it best to put on a robe to avoid escalating the awkwardness.

But that request shattered whatever patience Honda Tsubasa had left.

With a cold snort, she tapped her toes on the hot spring water and charged straight at Xu Fan!

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