Capítulo 297: Innocent Bath

cw: brief explicit content at the end

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"How is it?"

Jin Jiuchi stopped eavesdropping and gave Shen Nianzu a thumbs up, causing water ripples to dance around him. "It went perfectly well, Nian'er," he grinned. "The two of them have reconciled with each other!"

"Hmph, they'd better be," Shen Nianzu let out a small scoff as he cupped the water with his hand and splashed it over his neck and shoulders. A contented groan escaped him as he relished in the soothing warmth. "Oh God, this feels so comfortable…"

Thanks to the torrential downpour, the temperature of the hot spring finally reached a delightful equilibrium – neither too hot nor too cold. White vapor spiraled from the bubble surface, casting a dreamy mist over their surroundings. 

Jin Jiuchi leaned against the edge with both arms spread around him, basking in the breathtaking sight in front of his eyes.