Chapter 6: The Awkward Morning
After an unknown amount of ti, the world outside the window, which had been pitch black, began to turn the color of fish belly white.
The snowstorm seed to have stopped. The faint morning light filtered through the ice-patterned glass window, scattering dappled patterns into the sleeper compartnt filled with a lingering, intimate atmosphere.
Jiang Chen woke up stiffly.
His left side felt as if it had been crushed by a large stone all night. The numbness caused by poor circulation made him involuntarily draw a sharp breath.
He instinctively tried to move his arm but found it tightly held by sothing.
He opened his eyes, his vision slightly blurry.
When he finally saw the scene before him, Jiang Chen froze completely.
Su Qingge was still asleep.
It was just that her sleeping posture was... extrely shocking.
Last night, because it was too cold, the two of them had slept sitting up, bundled in two layers of military greatcoats.
However, the human body instinctively seeks the most comfortable position during sleep.
At this mont, Su Qingge was no longer the aloof, upright figure from last night.
She was wrapped around Jiang Chen like an octopus. One of her legs was dominatingly draped over his thigh, and the black hem of her skirt had already rolled up to the root of her thigh, revealing a large expanse of dizzying snow-white skin and faintly visible lace trim.
What was even more fatal was that her arms were tightly wrapped around Jiang Chen's waist, and her cheek was pressed against his chest. Perhaps because the buttons of the greatcoat were poking her uncomfortably, she had actually rubbed open two buttons on his shirt in her sleep. At this mont, her face, slightly ssy in makeup yet still stunningly beautiful, was pressed directly against Jiang Chen's skin without any barrier.
Jiang Chen could feel the warm breath against his chest, and the strands of hair tickling his nerves.
"Mmm..."
As if sensing the stiffness of the 'pillow' beneath her, Su Qingge let out a dissatisfied hum. Not only did she not let go, but she snuggled closer, like a cat guarding its food.
Jiang Chen held his hands up, unable to move or not move.
Just then, movent ca from the opposite bunk.
Lin Wan had woken up.
As a housewife with a precise biological clock, she always woke up early.
She rubbed her sleepy eyes and quietly sat up, trying to reach for the water cup on the table.
Then, her gaze locked onto the opposite bunk.
"Ah..."
A short gasp was muffled back into her mouth.
Lin Wan's eyes widened, looking at the two people clinging to each other like glue opposite her, her face instantly flushing red down to the base of her neck.
Although everyone was trying to keep warm last night, this posture... was a bit too intimate. It was practically like a newlywed couple.
Jiang Chen awkwardly winked at Lin Wan and made a'shush' gesture, his face full of innocence and a plea for help.
Lin Wan looked at Jiang Chen's embarrassed look of 'I'm sealed in place' and couldn't help but purse her lips into a smile. There was a hint of teasing in her eyes; she pointed at the still soundly sleeping Su Qingge, then pointed at Jiang Chen, mouthing: You're quite lucky with the ladies.
Jiang Chen gave a wry smile. Do you want this luck? My bladder is about to explode, okay!
At this suffocatingly awkward mont, the loudspeaker on the ceiling suddenly crackled to life with an invigorating static sound.
"Good morning, esteed passengers. After an all-night ergency repair, the line ahead has been cleared, and the power supply system is being restored. The train is expected to depart in twenty minutes..."
Accompanied by the announcent, the light tubes overhead flickered twice, then snapped on.
The sudden bright light made Su Qingge frown sharply. Her long eyelashes fluttered a few tis, and she slowly opened her eyes.
Her eyes, usually cold as a knife, were now filled with the haziness and moisture of just waking up.
She looked around vaguely, then her vision focused on the handso face of Jiang Chen, magnified right before her.
And the hands that were gripping his clothes, and the leg draped over him.
Ti seed to freeze for three seconds.
Su Qingge's pupils contracted slightly. The cold mask of a professional woman was visibly returning to her face at a visible speed, but accompanying it was a blush rapidly spreading from her earlobes.
She withdrew her hands and feet as if shocked by an electric current, quickly tidied her ssy skirt, and sat up straight.
The movent was fluid and fast, too quick to be clearly seen.
If it weren't for the blush that simply wouldn't fade, Jiang Chen would almost believe the previous scene was a hallucination.
"Morning," Su Qingge's voice was hoarse from just waking up. She pushed the non-existent glasses on the bridge of her nose (she had taken them off last night), trying her best to keep her tone calm. "Last night... thank you."
"Morning, Sister Su," Jiang Chen rubbed his numb arm, giving her an out. "It really was too cold last night. Just trying to survive, I understand, I understand."
"Since the power is back, I'm going to wash up."
Su Qingge didn't dare look Jiang Chen in the eye. She grabbed her toiletries bag and walked out in her high heels. However, her slightly hurried footsteps sowhat betrayed her inner unrest.
"Oh my, is our President Su feeling shy?""
Chen Man on the upper bunk had also been woken up by the announcent. She poked her head out to watch the show. Her long, wavy hair was ssy, yet exuded a wild beauty. "Little brother, you slept quite soundly last night, huh? I even heard you snoring."
"Sister Man, don't spread rumors. I never snore," Jiang Chen stood up and stretched his limbs, his joints cracking loudly.
Although his body ached, his spirit was unusually energized.
Not just because of the unique experience, but also because—
[Ding! A new day has begun.]
[Yesterday's Hidden Reward Settled: Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Passive Skill 'Confidante (Beginner)'.]
[Skill Description: When interacting with the opposite sex, you are more easily able to gain their trust and favor, and your suggestions will be prioritized for consideration.]
[Today's Mission (1/3) has been issued!]
[Mission Description: A wonderful day begins with an exquisite breakfast. After a night of cold and hunger, the ladies urgently need replenishnt of energy. Please, Host, proceed to the dining car and prepare a rich 'Heartwarming Breakfast' for everyone.]
[Mission Requirent: Spending amount must not be less than 3000 Yuan.]
[Mission Reward: Random Multiplier Cashback.]
Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow.
If yesterday's lunch was him pretending to be rich, then today's breakfast was him genuinely 'doting on his fans'.
"Sisters, you all get ready first. I'll go buy breakfast." Jiang Chen straightened his collar. Although his clothes were wrinkled, the youthful vigor couldn't be suppressed at all.
"Spending money again?" Su Qingge, who had just finished washing up and returned, paused while wiping her face upon hearing this. She looked at Jiang Chen with complex eyes. "Didn't we say last night... making money isn't easy..."
"Sister Su, you still haven't told your secret," Jiang Chen interrupted her, a mysterious smile playing on his lips. "But before hearing the secret, we must fill our stomachs first. Don't worry, I can afford this al, and I'm happy to treat."
With that, he pushed the door open and stepped out, his back looking dashing.
Su Qingge watched the door close again, clutching the wet towel in her hand, her gaze sowhat distant.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk," Chen Man sighed while applying lipstick. "Su Qingge, you're done for. Looking at your eyes, you're about to fall for him, aren't you? But seriously, this young man does have sothing special. If he were a few years older, I probably couldn't resist him either."
Su Qingge snapped back to reality and shot her a cold glance, but this ti, her rebuttal sounded rather weak.
"Nonsense. Go tidy yourself up."
She turned to face the mirror, looking at the woman reflected there—a woman with slightly flushed cheeks and lingering affection in her eyes. She looked a bit unfamiliar, yet also felt a long-lost flutter in her heart.
anwhile, in the corridor.
Jiang Chen walked toward the dining car while checking the balance on his phone.
A 3000 Yuan breakfast? What could possibly be that expensive on this train besides seafood?
Just then, a noisy argunt suddenly erupted ahead.
"Why won't you sell it to ? I have money! I'm not short on cash!"
Jiang Chen looked up and saw the Gold Chain Man from yesterday, red-faced and furious, blocking the entrance to the dining car. He was waving a stack of bills, while the Attendant Sister was blocking him with a troubled expression.
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