Snow-Kissed Rose (GL) Chapter 82.3

After waking up from their afternoon nap, Song Yingshi and Huai Xu went to the practice room.

Huai Xu received many greetings and inquiries about her health along the way. Lu Xuewen, her loyal henchman, even prepared goji water in a rustic metal mug for her.

After Lu Xuewen placed the mug in the break area of Team Falling Asleep's practice room, she confidently declared to the nearby VJ's camera, "Huai Xu will definitely be moved to tears by my gesture."

Tao Qin and Yu Sheng didn't know where Lu Xuewen's confidence came from, and they couldn't help but roll their eyes behind her.

Li Taoran didn't notice how Huai Xu responded to Lu Xuewen's goji water. She only noticed how double-standard Song Yingshi was.

In the morning, Song Yingshi told everyone that they shouldn't worry about Huai Xu and should prioritize doing their part well. She also said they should believe in Huai Xu.

Song Yingshi spoke with such gentleness and confidence that Li Taoran immediately bought into her words. She also felt that Song Yingshi was dependable, and the relationship between Snow-Kissed Rose was truly touching.

At that moment, Li Taoran genuinely believed Snow-Kissed Rose was real and would fight anybody who thought otherwise!

Thus, Li Taoran vowed to learn Song Yingshi's belief in Huai Xu.

When Huai Xu appeared in the practice room, Li Taoran restrained herself from showing excessive concern toward Huai Xu's health, quickly returning to practice after briefly expressing her concern as a teammate.

Then, a strange phenomenon occurred…

While Li Taoran was immersed in practice, the dance segment they were practicing ended. Immediately, Song Yingshi turned around and said, "Leader, stop standing in the draft."

Li Taoran: ? Is the leader standing in the draft? When? And how are you multitasking when you're so focused on dancing?

When Li Taoran turned around, she saw that Huai Xu was indeed standing by the window. Though, at Song Yingshi's reminder, Huai Xu promptly distanced herself from it.

Upon asking Kou Lengyu, Li Taoran learned that Huai Xu had gone to open the window for ventilation, and she had probably only stood by the window for three to five minutes.

At the time, Li Taoran didn't think much of it. She merely thought that Song Yingshi was a prodigious multitasker who was good at taking care of others.

But shortly afterward…

Whenever Huai Xu was about to drink water, Song Yingshi would stop her to feel the temperature of the cup beforehand.

Whenever Huai Xu sat in one place for an extended period, Song Yingshi would ask how she felt and if she needed to measure her temperature again.

Whenever Huai Xu gave them tips on vocalization and corrected their singing mistakes, if her voice started to sound even slightly hoarse, Song Yingshi would immediately interrupt the vocal lesson to let her recover.

Li Taoran: This is outrageous!

Li Taoran felt like she was deceived by someone she dearly trusted!

With a face full of resentment, Li Taoran dragged Song Yingshi out into the hallway and questioned, "Didn't you say not to worry about Huai Xu? Didn't you say we should believe her? Little Shi, how can you trick me so terribly?"

In response, Song Yingshi said firmly, "Am I worried about her? I don't think so."

"The care you've shown is even more meticulous than when my mother takes care of me, and you still say you're not worried?" Li Taoran said.

"Won't your mother see this when the episode airs?" Song Yingshi kindly reminded Li Taoran.

Li Taoran: "..."

Li Taoran silently covered her mouth. However, while she might not be able to continue speaking, it didn't stop her from using her eyes to express her complaint regarding Song Yingshi's double standards.

Song Yingshi faked a cough and maintained her expression of "I didn't do anything; you're just misunderstanding" as she calmly walked back into the practice room.

Song Yingshi never thought to worry about Huai Xu. After all, it was just a fever that had subsided. It wasn't necessary to show concern. However, it seemed she had a little trouble controlling her behavior, which led to Li Taoran misunderstanding her.

But honest to God, she truly wasn't worried about Huai Xu.

…Okay, maybe she was a little worried.

Although Song Yingshi knew she shouldn't need to worry about Huai Xu, she just couldn't help herself.

…

After dinner, Kou Lengyu, Li Taoran, and Chen Wan returned to practice. Meanwhile, Song Yingshi and Huai Xu discussed improving their double-center performance in an empty practice on the seventh floor.

Coincidentally, Song Yingshi had given Huai Xu a small lesson in this practice room before the second public performance. Perhaps it was because this room was closest to the elevator, but by the time Song Yingshi realized the room's history, she had already subconsciously entered it and turned on the lights.

As the snowy-white lights came on, Song Yingshi turned around and said, "Regarding the choreography, I've come up with some moves in the afternoon. I'll show them to you first, then we'll discuss how to string them together."

Even though they were alone in a private space, Huai Xu was fully in work mode as they were working. Nodding, she responded, "Okay."

Huai Xu was waiting for Song Yingshi's next move, but she didn't expect Song Yingshi to suddenly hold her hand and pull her forward, saying, "Follow me."

Song Yingshi pulled very gently, as if she knew Huai Xu wouldn't refuse her. Then, she gradually guided Huai Xu through the new moves she had developed.

Logically, Song Yingshi should first explain her reasoning behind the new dance moves to Huai Xu. However, she didn't do so. Instead, she pulled Huai Xu toward her, clung to Huai Xu like vines clinging to a tree, and danced through Huai Xu's body.

Song Yingshi's movements were very casual, her feet moving without rhythm. It seemed like she was coming up with moves as she danced.

Somewhere along the line, Song Yingshi's fingers started to wander on Huai Xu's front, her fingertips seemingly having magic powers as they injected a new heart into Huai Xu's body.

This new heart extended countless tentacles that spread across Huai Xu's body and wrapped around her blood vessels. When Song Yingshi twisted her waist, these tentacles would pump boiling blood into Huai Xu's limbs and scorch her nerve endings.

Song Yingshi's hand slid down Huai Xu's arm, her fingertips intimately brushing past Huai Xu's protruding wrist bone.

Song Yingshi could feel the skin touching her fingertips was scorching. Yet, Huai Xu was like glassware sitting on fire, calm and cold at first glance.

Song Yingshi didn't mind Huai Xu's lack of expression. On the contrary, she found it interesting.

Sometimes, Song Yingshi felt that she and Huai Xu were two chess players engaged in a back-and-forth battle of wits. Although there were times when one of them was willing to admit defeat, most of the time, neither side was willing to let the other win. It was especially so when the other side was on a winning streak.

Song Yingshi didn't forget what happened at noon. Since Huai Xu had said she would follow her instructions, she wanted to see how far Huai Xu would let her go.

As the shadows of the trees outside the window danced, the sky started drizzling again.

Song Yingshi's waist moved slowly before Huai Xu like a snake, her legs crossing and bending. At some point, she leaned closer to Huai Xu, her arms wrapping around Huai Xu's neck as she asked, "Leader, what do you think of this move?"

Huai Xu lowered her gaze and looked at the arms resting on her shoulders. A moment later, she answered, "Not bad."

Song Yingshi's fingers skipped and hopped on the back of Huai Xu's neck, their presence like cool raindrops. After pondering Huai Xu's words for a while, she concluded, "Mhm… That means it isn't good enough."

After saying so, Song Yingshi went behind Huai Xu and faced her back against Huai Xu's, leaving only a finger's width between them. Then, she asked, "What about this? Do you like this?"

"Is that it?" Huai Xu asked, raising her chin.

"Of course not." Song Yingshi smirked. Then, she placed one of her hands on Huai Xu's waist and said seriously, "We can also include interactions like this. The details will depend on your preference."

Huai Xu could feel five fingers brushing across her skin through her shirt. It felt like a peach blossom was blooming on her waist and spreading the color of spring all over her body.

Huai Xu raised her head slightly, a flash of light briefly appearing in her eyes before vanishing. Then, she asked, "Can I include whatever I like?"

Song Yingshi went silent for a while.

In the meantime, the raindrops outside fell swiftly and crisply.

After a while, Huai Xu took half a step back, her back merging with Song Yingshi's to form a tightly packed and opaque line. Their hair curled together, their shoulder blades collided and overlapped, and their spines rubbed against each other.

"Is that a no?" Huai Xu asked.

This time, Song Yingshi responded. Boldly and generously, she said, "Sure, why not?"

Huai Xu silently raised the corners of her lips.

Suddenly, Song Yingshi circled back to Huai Xu's front. Avoiding Huai Xu's gaze, she lowered her head and whispered into Huai Xu's ear, "Your body feels hot. Are you burning up again?"

Song Yingshi was half teasing and half venting, hoping to make Huai Xu react in embarrassment.

However, Huai Xu remained calm. She tilted her head slightly, leaned forward, and said, "In a sense, yes."

Song Yingshi: "?"