The Mouth Is Stubborn, But the Body Is Quite Honest [Rebirth] - Chapter 7

Chapter 7: 007 “See No Evil, See No Evil.”

Soon, Gu Linlang discovered that Qi Wanyang was also wearing the identical nightgown. Perhaps because of Qi Wanyang’s long legs, the nightgown looked even shorter on her, faintly revealing her glowing white upper thighs, and even allowing a glimpse of something blue underneath.

“…” Gu Linlang swallowed, trying hard to maintain her composure: “I’m not used to this style. Give me another one to change into.”

“Alright, I have plenty of styles in my walk-in closet,” Qi Wanyang smiled faintly, her peach-blossom eyes looking even more seductive. Gu Linlang felt her readiness to agree was suspicious, but at the moment, she just wanted to quickly swap out the uncomfortable nightgown. After a moment’s hesitation, she followed her into the master bedroom.

Unlike the empty living room outside, Qi Wanyang’s master bedroom was decorated very warmly. The bed was soft and comfortable, and a wardrobe and desk were all in place. Several decorative paintings hung on the wall, giving it an artistic flair.

Inside the walk-in closet, the clothes in the wardrobe were dazzling. There were also several sets of pajamas, ranging from simple cotton to exquisite silk. Gu Linlang picked out a conservative short-sleeved set, ready to change.

But when she asked about bedding for sleeping on the floor, Qi Wanyang spread her hands: “None.” Gu Linlang was instantly speechless. The thought of having to share a bed with Qi Wanyang made her inexplicably frustrated.

Just then, a lightning bolt ripped across the night sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. Gu Linlang, already unsettled, was terrified by the sudden noise and reflexively lunged into Qi Wanyang’s arms. Her cheek landed right on Qi Wanyang’s chest, and the soft touch instantly made her body burn.

Gu Linlang’s face was scarlet, and her heart began to race. In her panic, she tried to push Qi Wanyang away but accidentally yanked down the other’s nightgown shoulder strap.

In Gu Linlang’s stunned gaze, Qi Wanyang’s nightgown slowly slipped, revealing her fair, jade-like skin and graceful figure. Gu Linlang’s eyes were drawn to the perfect curves, her heart hammering, and her mind in complete chaos. She didn’t even seem to register the 15 Love Value the System added.

“How much longer are you going to look?” Qi Wanyang’s slightly bashful voice pulled Gu Linlang back to reality. She quickly turned her back, covered her eyes, and chanted: “See no evil, see no evil.” However, Qi Wanyang’s beautiful figure and her alluring, hesitant peach-blossom eyes when she pouted lingered vividly in her mind. Gu Linlang had never expected the cunning Qi Wanyang to show such an expression, and a strange feeling arose in her heart.

Qi Wanyang quickly pulled up her nightgown, protected her chest, and turned into the closet to change. Gu Linlang stood there dazed, taking a while to recover. Hugging the pajamas, she fled back into the bathroom she had used earlier. After changing and brushing her teeth, Gu Linlang returned to the entrance of Qi Wanyang’s bedroom, hesitant about going in.

At this moment, the thunderstorm grew fiercer, with continuous lightning and thunder, as if the world were ending. Gu Linlang stood at the door, her heart anxious. In her previous life, she had experienced similar stormy nights, and having been afraid of thunder since childhood, she was very sensitive to the weather. At her birthday banquet in her past life, she felt the weather change and ended the party early to go home and rest. She never expected that in this life, she would end up at Qi Wanyang’s house.

Just as Gu Linlang hesitated, Qi Wanyang walked over: “It’s late. Come in and rest.”

Gu Linlang looked up and saw that Qi Wanyang had also changed into a similar short-sleeved pajama set. Qi Wanyang turned and went into the bedroom, lying down on the bed.

Gu Linlang took a few deep breaths, and finally, urged by the thunder, she slipped into the bedroom, scrambling onto the bed with her hands and feet.

Qi Wanyang raised an eyebrow at the few bathrobes Gu Linlang was clutching. Once on the bed, Gu Linlang got busy, folding the bathrobes into a long strip and placing them down the center of the bed, creating a strict line of demarcation like on a primary school desk.

“Qi Wanyang, same-s3x marriage is legal now,” Gu Linlang pointed at the bathrobe boundary and said seriously, “I don’t want to take advantage of you. We’ll sleep on our own sides, and no one crosses the line.”

Qi Wanyang’s lips curved, her eyes full of amusement: “Miss Gu is truly thoughtful.” She turned off the light. “Get some rest.”

Gu Linlang couldn’t tell if her words were sincere or teasing. In the dark, she heard Qi Wanyang lie down, seemingly staying honestly on her side of the bed.

Her taut nerves gradually relaxed. Gu Linlang told herself that with the bathrobe boundary in place, Qi Wanyang shouldn’t try anything. Besides, they often used to squeeze onto the same bed when they were kids.

Thinking about her childhood, Gu Linlang couldn’t help but smile faintly. Back then, Qi Wanyang, although a little shy, was always well-behaved, sensible, and touchingly thoughtful. Those large, blinking eyes were incredibly beautiful, like they held stars, and her skin was porcelain white. Her smile was super sweet—she was practically a little angel. But as time passed, that little angel slowly grew up.

Suddenly, the image of the adult Qi Wanyang flashed in Gu Linlang’s mind. That mature and alluring body made her heart pound and bl00d rush. She quickly shook her head to drive the image away. They were both girls, their bodies were structured the same, so why was she reacting so strongly? Her heart raced, and she struggled to breathe, almost convincing her that her heart condition was flaring up again.

Just as Gu Linlang was about to give a self-mocking laugh, the mechanical System voice rang out, as if perfectly timed: “No, Host. Your ‘Intimate Contact’ mission is here again. Please make contact with Qi Wanyang within thirty minutes.”

Gu Linlang was instantly exasperated: “This intimate contact mission is terribly timed! It’s the middle of the night! If I wasn’t already next to Qi Wanyang, how could I possibly complete it?”

The System was silent for a moment before speaking: “Host, I understand your concern. Please rest assured that whenever an Intimate Contact mission is issued, Qi Wanyang will certainly be within one kilometer of you.”

Gu Linlang’s mouth twitched, and she said with a forced smile: “Oh? Well, thank you very much.” She expected the System to take the hint and stop, but it seemed to take her for praise, its normally flat, mechanical voice sounding slightly cheerful: “You’re welcome, Host. It’s my duty. Therefore, please complete the intimate contact mission with Qi Wanyang as soon as possible.”

“Alright, alright, stop rushing me.” Gu Linlang impatiently cut the System off. She turned to look at Qi Wanyang sleeping beside her and suddenly thought of a crucial question. She quickly asked in her mind: “System, will I have a heart attack every time I do a mission? At this rate, I’ll be in the ICU before I even touch Qi Wanyang.”

The System was silent for a few seconds, as if processing, before answering: “Host, please rest assured. Your heart condition will not act up during future Intimate Contact missions. Next time, we will switch to a different warning method.”

“Different? What do you mean?” Gu Linlang felt uneasy and couldn’t help but press for details.

This time, the System wasn’t as forthcoming: “You’ll find out when the time comes.”

Gu Linlang pouted, displeased.

Sensing Gu Linlang’s low mood, the System quickly encouraged her: “Host, the faster you complete the intimate contact mission, the more Love Value you can earn.”

Hearing this, Gu Linlang immediately brightened. With lightning speed, she lightly kicked Qi Wanyang’s leg.

“Ding! Congratulations to the Host for completing an instance of physical contact with Qi Wanyang within 5 minutes of the mission being issued. This physical contact was leg-to-leg. Love Value doubled, added 10.”

Qi Wanyang, who was inexplicably kicked, slightly furrowed her brow in the dark. She asked softly, with a hint of confusion: “Linlang, are you still awake?”

Gu Linlang secretly gloated, almost laughing out loud, but she quickly controlled herself and chose silence. In this situation, pretending to be asleep was obviously the safest route.

Hmph, Qi Wanyang, you crafty, smelly fox, you tricked me into your bed. My “sleeping skills” are excellent. I’ll award you a kick every now and then. Isn’t that fun?

To make her act more convincing, Gu Linlang deliberately regulated her breathing, letting out a faint snore. Sure enough, Qi Wanyang chuckled helplessly and whispered: “Why are your sleeping habits still so bad, just like when you were little?”

Gu Linlang rolled her eyes internally. Who has bad sleeping habits? You do! Still, she was surprised Qi Wanyang remembered their childhood. Unfortunately, times had changed, and the closeness they once shared was long gone.

A wave of frustration washed over her, and Gu Linlang turned her back to Qi Wanyang.

After a moment of silence, Gu Linlang felt Qi Wanyang move closer, and her body instantly stiffened.

But Qi Wanyang did not seem to cross the “line of demarcation.” She just whispered softly behind her: “Happy Birthday, Linlang.” The voice was gentle and low, as if afraid of disturbing her dreams.

These simple words made Gu Linlang’s heart flutter. She remembered that today was also Qi Wanyang’s birthday, but the words “Happy Birthday to you too” were stuck in her throat.

Soon, Gu Linlang heard Qi Wanyang’s steady breathing behind her. The sound was like a comforting lullaby, gradually relaxing her tense nerves. Gu Linlang suddenly felt that on this stormy night, having someone beside her seemed… not so bad. Just like that, Gu Linlang unknowingly drifted off to sleep.

However, Gu Linlang’s sleep was not restful. In her dream, she returned to that terrible, stormy night when her mother passed away in the hospital. The foul smell of hospital disinfectant clung to her nostrils, making her feel sick. She watched helplessly as her mother, who had just been speaking to her, gradually lost her vitality, and her body turned cold. Little Gu Linlang felt her world plunge into boundless darkness.

“Mom, Mommy, don’t ignore me. I’m sorry, Mom…” In the darkness, Gu Linlang’s trembling whispers reached Qi Wanyang’s ears.

Qi Wanyang’s heart clenched, and she called out softly: “Linlang?” She tentatively patted Gu Linlang’s shoulder.

With this touch, Gu Linlang seemed to find a source of comfort. She flipped over, rolling right across the bathrobe “line of demarcation,” and curled up completely in Qi Wanyang’s arms.

Qi Wanyang’s body went rigid, and then she cautiously put her arms around her, afraid of waking up the little bundle of pride who had finally settled down.