The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 166 - 165: Please Don’t Cover Your Face, Okay?~
Ye Manman widened her eyes, initially in disbelief, and then once again became embarrassed, even stomping her foot.
"He Chen! You pervert!"
Her ears turned completely red as she shook off He Chen and swiftly ran into the shop.
He Chen stood behind her, face also flushed, foolishly laughing, feeling like he truly discovered a new world.
He told himself he needed to practice and become thicker-skinned, so he wouldn’t get shy first while teasing her.
Clearing his throat awkwardly, he glanced around to ensure no one was watching him, then couldn’t control the wildly rising corners of his mouth as he quickly entered the shop.
The shop wasn’t open today, as they had gone to see Jiang Yuan early in the morning, so there were no plans to open for business. Besides, they had chain stores, and the monthly profits were ridiculously high, so the store’s takings were merely pocket money.
He Chen cared more about how to toughen up his skin.
In the past, he’d get flustered and lose composure with just two words from Ye Manman. At the time, he didn’t understand what she found fun about teasing him, but now He Chen gets it.
It’s really quite interesting.
Normally, whatever she said was law, and he’d follow obediently.
But today, He Chen decided to do the opposite.
With the shop closed and no strangers outside, he wouldn’t let Ye Manman get away no matter what.
Catching the runaway, He Chen pulled her tightly into his arms, gazing at her deeply, his eyes overflowing with tenderness.
"Mmm! What are you doing? Don’t look at me!"
Ye Manman knew what that expression meant, making her even shyer and eager to escape, "Let go, let go!"
She struggled a bit, and He Chen, not daring to hold her too tightly to hurt her, released his grip.
Yet he still wanted to kiss her, leaning forward proactively.
With her face still flushed, Ye Manman tried to run, unwilling to let him kiss her, and covered his mouth with her hand.
Thinking back to his resolved determination, He Chen suppressed his embarrassment and suddenly kissed her palm.
"Ah! He Chen!"
"Pervert!"
Ye Manman quickly withdrew her hand, her beautiful eyes wide open, casting him a reproachful glance.
He Chen found it had indeed worked, secretly pleased, his face beaming with joy.
"Manman, I want to look at you. I like looking at you. Don’t cover your face, okay?"
He felt he had mastered the art of being shameless, meaning he shouldn’t blush before saying something embarrassing.
Sure enough, Ye Manman blushed first, her pretty eyes misted over with shyness, biting her lip, she could only manage a soft "um."
Mission accomplished, He Chen no longer needed to worry about the tempting delicacy running away.
He swept her up into his arms, his expression joyfully triumphant.
Ye Manman originally planned to send him away, telling him to busy himself elsewhere, but the words died on her lips, realizing today they weren’t open for business and all the housework was already done by him.
He was waiting specifically to feast on her.
Feeling like crying but happy, nonetheless.
By evening, Ye Manman felt like her waist was about to break, lying on the bed, refusing to get up.
Even her bath was prepared by He Chen, who brought hot water to the bedside and helped her wash with a towel.
"Big meanie!" 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
"Where did you learn this from?"
He Chen’s change that day was incredibly hard to resist; Ye Manman felt she just fit his style, and got completely cornered by him.
Clearly, He Chen had always been more prone to shyness than her, so how could he suddenly be so good at saying those things? Ye Manman felt quite frustrated.
She had an ominous premonition that a source of joy was about to slip away.
He Chen knew what she meant.
He grinned, looking somewhat innocent but with a mischievous edge.
"I learned from you."
"From me?!"
Ye Manman was dumbfounded, lying in bed for a long time before realizing that she indeed used to do those things when teasing him.
For instance, when he was shy, she’d insist he look at her...
How annoying, she carried a stone to smash her own foot, taught an apprentice only to starve the master.
In an instant, numerous sheep ran across Ye Manman’s mind, but it was too late now.
He Chen had mastered the art, learning her way of speaking and flirtation, completely subduing her.
Seeing her look so dismayed, He Chen leaned over and kissed her forehead.
"Are you hungry? Want something to eat? I’ll cook."
He seemed completely satisfied, constantly wearing a gentle smile on his face, never seeming tired despite all the effort falling on him, yet it was her sprawled on the bed.
He Chen remained full of energy, seemingly more spirited than in the morning, his face radiant.
Ye Manman sighed, resigning to the fact he’d outstripped his master with his stolen skills, "I want chicken, duck, fish, and meat, every single one, hmph."
"Alright, no problem. I’ll cook right away."
He Chen didn’t feel she was being deliberately difficult; instead, he was thrilled by her appetite, embracing her for a proper kiss before swiftly heading downstairs to cook.
Ye Manman sighed again, snuggling into the blanket, feeling her future in this aspect was bleak.
Later outside, thunder roared, and it soon poured heavily.
Yet indoors, as the two ate together, the atmosphere was quite cozy.
Ye Manman was feeling unsteady, her legs as limp as noodles, so He Chen simply held her on his lap while she ate.
He helped her pick out fish bones and ate the bits she didn’t like. The two cozied up together, only a TV was missing from the scene.
Whether due to shared brainwaves, both simultaneously thought of the TV issue, though their perspectives were entirely opposite.
"Should we buy a TV? It could help pass the time when you’re bored at home."
He Chen wanted one, while Ye Manman didn’t.
"No need. TV picture quality is too poor now, and there’s nothing good to watch. Reading is better. TVs will update quickly soon."
Sitting on his lap, Ye Manman swung her legs cheerfully, easing the aching sensation.
"Also, I plan to go to college soon. We’ll have to move and it’s only a couple of months away—it’s mid-April now, and by July I’ll finish the exams, and in September I’ll be off to a new place. If we buy a TV now, it’ll be troublesome to bring or dispose of it later."
He Chen thought for a moment, "That’s true. Okay, we’ll wait and buy it later."
"Mmhmm."
After finishing her meal, Ye Manman lay back on the bed and began to act cute.
"He Chen, my legs feel so sore and tired, can you massage them for me~"
Such requests were impossible for He Chen to refuse; in fact, he was more than willing.
Now that it’s not as cold as winter, they didn’t need jackets indoors, and Ye Manman’s pajama pants were loose and comfy with sleek material, providing a smooth feel at his touch.
Finding it inconvenient to massage, He Chen casually rolled up her pant legs.
As he massaged, the pressure changed, the direction shifted, and his gaze grew darker.
"Manman... It’s late."
