Chapter 55: Mosquito Number Two
After changing her clothes, Tong Yao tied her hair into a bun; the weather was hot, and it felt like a furnace outside at noon. Tying her hair up made her feel cooler and was more convenient for work.
There was a rhythmic knocking at the door. Tong Yao responded with a crisp voice, "Come in."
Hearing this, Si Chen pushed open the door and entered. Tong Yao quickly grabbed her toiletry items and headed out. They had been doing this for a while now, coordinating with each other to give each other enough space to change clothes. They got along rather well and were quite ideal roommates.
Busy thinking about going out earlier, Tong Yao washed up quickly and returned to the room. She had her mind on the milk tea business, and forgot for a moment to knock before opening the room door. Pushing open the door with a squeak, she was greeted by a view of Si Chen’s robust back. Tong Yao was momentarily taken aback, her eyes widening in surprise.
Hearing the sound, Si Chen turned around, seeming also surprised. Then he turned his back to her again, calmly pulled a shirt from the bed to put on as Tong Yao watched, his movements unhurried, as if he was not startled at all. He behaved as cool as if he had participated in the Second World War.
Tong Yao was still somewhat puzzled, her eyes filled with the sight of Si Chen’s sturdy arms, and a brief glimpse of his eight-pack abs. She didn’t expect him to look skinny when he’s dressed, but muscular when he’s undressed. What a stunning body!
Too bad he was already taken.
The feeling was like getting the grand prize in a blind box, then realizing that the prize was meant for someone else, causing her mood to immediately plummet.
"I just got some clothes from my student days. They didn’t fit too well, so I had to change again." After dressing, Si Chen turned around and explained why he hadn’t finished changing earlier.
Tong Yao’s face turned red uncontrollably, cursing herself for being sentimental. She had seen men wearing large flowered shorts at the beach in her previous life, and seen more than enough photos of topless male movie stars. Now, she was blushing just seeing Si Chen shirtless. It must be the reaction of the original owner’s body, not her personal thoughts.