145: As the night deepens

A simple dinner: grilled meat, vegetable salad, juice, and a bowl of fried rice that Fang Yun had ordered extra.

As someone living on the North-South divide, Fang Yun had no particular preference for either southern or northern staple foods; he could accept both.

However, if he wasn't eating at home and was eating out, Fang Yun tended to prefer rice as the main staple.

Fang Yun and Vavinia fed each other, one bite for you, one bite for me, engrossed in their feeding play, and quickly finished all the food.

"After dinner, it's officially 'nighttime'."

As Fang Yun spoke, he pulled Vavinia into his arms and whispered in her ear:

"Shouldn't we head back to the tent now?"

Vavinia's ear felt a little ticklish from the airflow created by Fang Yun's words.

She instinctively leaned forward, wanting to move away.

Fang Yun noticed this and immediately used both hands to pull her back into his arms, pressing her close against him.

"Your ear is a little ticklish? I'll help you with that."

Vavinia endured the ticklish feeling in her ear, somewhat curious about what Fang Yun would do.

The next second, she felt her entire outer ear being licked by something wet and slippery.

Then, her earlobe was enveloped in warmth.

"Ah."

Fang Yun gently sucked, feeling her body suddenly tense up, then released her earlobe, saying with a light chuckle:

"See, it's not ticklish anymore."

Vavinia tilted her head, her eyes flirtatious, a hint of redness on her cheeks:

"You bad guy, you haven't brushed your teeth yet, don't do that."

Fang Yun's lips curved upwards, saying in a proud tone:

"Don't worry, my cybernetic body has an automatic mouth cleaning function (actually, it's the automatic cleaning function of the digitized body)."

"Such a delicious thing, I couldn't bear to let the greasy taste of the food ruin its texture."

As he spoke, Fang Yun opened his mouth again and enclosed that small, exquisite earlobe, beginning to savor it carefully.

Vavinia's body trembled in response, going limp in Fang Yun's arms.

Her earlobe was her sensitive spot, and Fang Yun had discovered several such places on her body.

Because he didn't want to be in a situation where he could 'see but not eat' outside, Fang Yun only teased Vavinia for a short while.

He released her ear, and the glistening moisture on it made Fang Yun even more unbearable.

He used his left hand to cup Vavinia's pretty face, gently turned it towards him, and kissed her flushed cheek tenderly.

"Muah."

After the kiss, Fang Yun released his left hand, then lowered the other hand that was wrapped around Vavinia, and said in a low voice:

"Vavinia, the night is deep, it's time to go back."

The sky had not yet completely darkened; both Vavinia and Fang Yun were well aware of this.

"Okay, let's go back."

Vavinia replied like this.

Fang Yun and Vavinia looked into each other's eyes, both breaking into happy smiles.

...

On the way back, they had to pass by the training ground.

Valentine and Toke were training in the training ground.

Fang Yun and Vavinia carefully slipped past the edge of the training ground, afraid of being discovered by Valentine and Toke.

"If Valentine finds out I'm taking Vavinia back to my tent, tonight's plan is absolutely out of the question, it will definitely be ruined."

"As long as I'm not discovered by Valentine on the spot, with Vavinia's cover, he won't specifically check if Vavinia has really returned to her own tent."

After seeing Valentine practicing shooting in the training ground, several thoughts flashed through Fang Yun's mind instantly. Finally, these thoughts merged into one sentence:

"In short, Valentine must not find out, and Toke must not find out either."

Not only Fang Yun thought this way, but Vavinia also held the same opinion.

They used the coming and going family members to shield themselves, detouring widely around Valentine and Toke from the edge of the training ground.

It wasn't until they were completely away from the training ground that Fang Yun and Vavinia finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hoo~" ×2

They looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

"Hehe, successfully passed."

"Yay."

Fang Yun's fingers gently traced the back of Vavinia's hand, feeling her smooth and delicate skin.

"Vavinia, you look so beautiful when you smile."

Hearing Fang Yun's praise, Vavinia tilted her head and gave a playful smile.

"What about like this?"

Fang Yun stared into Vavinia's eyes, his gaze somewhat heated:

"This is also beautiful."

"But, I want to see a more beautiful expression from you."

Hearing this, Vavinia's cheeks flushed slightly, and she replied softly:

"Okay, I'll show you when we get back. And... I'll only show you."

Hearing Vavinia's reply, the flame that had been burning in Fang Yun's heart flared up even higher.

"Let's go, come back to my room."

Fang Yun pulled Vavinia and hurried back to the tent.

He pulled open the curtain, walked in, turned back, pulled the curtain closed, and inserted the safety bolt.

Fang Yun completed this series of actions in just five seconds.

Turning back to look into the tent, Vavinia had already taken off her coat and was lying on the bed, only her head visible, and a small hand beckoning Fang Yun to come quickly.

Fang Yun walked towards his wool bed, taking off his coat and throwing it at the foot of the bed.

"I'm coming in now."

"Okay."

"I'm really coming in now~."

"Hurry up, the wind blowing into the quilt is quite cold. It's cold outside, hurry and get in."

"Alright."

Fang Yun showed a mischievous smile, then quickly took off his shoes, got into bed, and burrowed into the warm quilt.

"..."

"..."

Vavinia and Fang Yun looked at each other, neither speaking.

After staring at each other for more than ten seconds, Fang Yun spoke first:

"Vavinia, I still feel a little cold."

Vavinia didn't speak, she just held Fang Yun tightly in her arms.

Fang Yun didn't speak, he just hugged Vavinia tightly.

Her soft body radiated an incredibly hot temperature, and her unique and rich body scent once again completely enveloped Fang Yun.

He took a deep breath, held it for a few seconds, then slowly exhaled.

Fang Yun suddenly remembered a theory:

"Vavinia, do you know? If two people are genetically attracted to each other, then to each other, the other person will emit a unique body scent that only they can smell."

"And right now, I smell that scent on you."

Hearing Fang Yun's words, Vavinia's face became even redder.

Out of curiosity about this theory, she sniffed Fang Yun's scent.

『No smell at all.』

After a second of silence, the persistent Vavinia tried again.

『There's a strange, very 'clean' smell, but... it's too faint.』

Vavinia's mood became a little agitated and disappointed.

Just then, Fang Yun released Vavinia, creating a little distance between them.

Then, Fang Yun stared into Vavinia's somewhat moist eyes, saying in a subtle tone:

"I've undergone extensive cybernetic modification; I don't have much flesh left."

"So... you won't be able to smell my 'body scent'."

"By the way, if you did smell it, I hope it would be a faint, clean scent." (Author's comment: Setting the question based on the answer)

As the mischievous look in Fang Yun's eyes grew stronger, Vavinia's cheeks became redder, and her eyes became more watery.

This time it wasn't because of sadness, but because of happiness and shame.

"Yingning!"

Vavinia let out a cry of distress and buried her head in Fang Yun's embrace, rubbing her face against his chest.

『So embarrassing. My thoughts were guessed by Fang Yun, and he looked at me with that kind of gaze, so embarrassing.』

『I don't want to face it, I'll just keep my head buried like an ostrich.』

『...』

『A faint, clean body scent, what I smelled, what Fang Yun hoped I would smell... Hehe, I'm so happy.』

『...But, it's still really embarrassing.』

Vavinia's mind was filled with countless thoughts, born, swirling, and then disappearing in her brain.

Fang Yun played with Vavinia's beautiful hair while gently patting her back.

"Okay, okay. You didn't know I had undergone extensive cybernetic modification, it's not your fault, it's my fault, I should have told you beforehand."

"I believe that in the days to come, you will learn more and more about me, and I will learn more and more about you."

Vavinia's head paused, and she replied in a muffled tone:

"Yes, we will definitely understand each other more and more."

"..."

Fang Yun continued to play with Vavinia's beautiful hair until he confirmed she was no longer shy, then gave her full buttocks a firm pat, and just as she cried out and looked up, he kissed her lips.