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Chapter 133: Chapter 133: Closely Stuck Together
Zhan Lan arrived on the cruise ship and hid in a room filled with miscellaneous items, leaning against a wooden pillar to relax her breathing.
The reason she dared to board this cruise ship was that most people who owned such ships in Ding’an City were high-ranking officials and nobilities.
People from the Heavenly Slaughter Sect didn’t dare oppose these government officials.
Except when those officials really fell from grace, they might rush in like mad dogs to take a bite.
Zhan Lan rested for half an hour; the Confusion Love Powder inside her clashed with the antidote pill.
Zhan Lan couldn’t stand and sat down.
Suddenly, lanterns on the shore lit up one by one.
Zhan Lan cautiously stood up and looked towards the shore.
The lanterns on the shore were carried by someone, getting closer and brighter, with footsteps approaching as well.
Zhan Lan discerned that the footsteps were steady, not hurried.
Perhaps it was the owner of the cruise ship.
Zhan Lan thought that if it was indeed the cruise ship’s owner, she would reveal herself and thank them once she had recovered.
"Today, I was capricious, please don’t blame me, Yan," a woman’s voice rang out, sweet as the fragrance of orchids in a secluded valley, refreshing to the heart.
The woman said something else, which Zhan Lan couldn’t hear clearly, but she could feel that the person was extremely gentle.
The man’s voice followed, hard to discern much emotion, "No worries, I have nothing to do today anyway, I’ll accompany you on the lake."
Zhan Lan felt the voice was somewhat familiar.
The woman softly laughed, "Yan, please sit down, I have a surprise for you today!"
The man slightly smiled, "Sure!"
One by one, the lanterns continued to light up.
In an instant, the entire cruise ship lit up, and Zhan Lan vaguely saw the woman’s appearance from the storeroom.
Her hair hung down like a waterfall, its silky texture glowing warmly under the lights.
Her features were exceptionally delicate and pretty, even with just a little makeup.
Everyone has a love for beauty, Zhan Lan couldn’t help but take an extra glance; this woman was more beautiful and had a more outstanding temperament than others she had seen.
Suddenly, the sound of a pipa rose from the ship, and the woman said with a smile, "I want to dance for you."
The man asked doubtfully, "Can you dance now?"
The woman smiled, "Yes, I feel that I’ve recovered enough to give it a try."
The man nodded, "Okay."
The music started, and dressed in white, the woman danced under the moonlight and lanterns with a graceful demeanor, her body soft as willow fluffs, her arms gently flowing, and her steps were like lotuses blooming with every move, like a fairy under the moon.
Zhan Lan peered through the door crack and got engrossed.
No wonder kings enjoy watching beauties dance; amidst the dance, all were pleasing to the eyes.
She held her breath, not wanting to reveal her awkward state, hence she carefully leaned against the pillar again, enduring the internal heat.
No wonder this poison is called Confusion Love Powder, it truly confuses and enchants.
Zhan Lan fiercely pinched her leg with her fingernails to keep herself alert.
If it wasn’t because she had the antidote pill, she probably couldn’t have made it to the cruise ship.
The cruise ship began to move at a very steady and slow pace, touring around Wangjiang Lake.
Zhan Lan’s cheeks flushed red, chanting military strategies in her mind to stabilize her spirit.
But as the ship moved, suddenly, an unused oar in the storeroom fell from above and landed firmly on the ground.
Zhan Lan peered through the door crack, checking if the boat’s owner was alerted. She scanned her surroundings and to her surprise, she saw Mu Yan sitting on the boat, admiring a woman dancing.
Suddenly, the woman swayed her sleeves and approached Mu Yan, then suddenly her feet softened.
"Ah!"
The woman almost fell into Mu Yan’s arms, but Mu Yan supported the woman by her arms.
"I’m sorry, Brother Yan..." The woman had a look of disappointment and embarrassment.
Zhan Lan saw the concern on Mu Yan’s face as he helped her up and said, "Qingcheng, you are no longer allowed to dance from now on, understand?"
The woman named Qingcheng nodded with disappointment, "Yes."
Zhan Lan, feeling an unusual sensation inside, was overheated all over, taking a breath to calm herself.
She suddenly felt silly for even asking Mu Yan if he liked her before.
From all of Mu Yan’s actions, it seemed he might be interested in her.
But now, seeing Mu Yan’s attitude towards this Miss Qingcheng, she understood that Mu Yan probably treated all beautiful women this way.
She remembered from her previous life that Mu Yan had a close female confidant and despite his flirting among many, he never committed to anyone.
Except for one woman who seemed to always be kept in his mansion.
Could it be this Miss Qingcheng?
She withdrew her gaze and continued sitting by the doorway.
Suddenly, Zhan Lan sensed a killing aura coming towards her. Feeling the danger, she thrust her body sideways as a dart shot through the door and struck the opposite pillar.
"Who’s there! Come out!" Mu Yan’s voice was heard.
Mu Yan was indeed vigilant. Even though she had hidden her presence, the opponent still sensed her.
"Vermilion Bird, protect Qingcheng..." Mu Yan said as he kicked open the door to the storeroom.
Zhan Lan pushed herself up with all her strength, barely supporting herself against the wooden pillar.
Mu Yan, seen through the light coming from the windows, recognized her immediately despite her masculine attire. Her face, although disguised, was unmistakable to him.
Zhan Lan’s complexion was abnormal, her face flushed, and some fine hair stuck to her sweaty forehead and elegant neck.
Her breathing was more rapid than usual, and under the soft light, she looked seductively charming in a way he had never seen before.
Mu Yan frowned and instructed someone outside the door, "Don’t let anyone in!"
"Yes, Master!" was the response. 𝓷ℴ𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝒸𝓸𝓶
After speaking, Mu Yan immediately shut the door.
He was afraid that the Hidden Guards outside might see Zhan Lan in her current condition.
Zhan Lan simply looked at Mu Yan without speaking, feeling at this moment like a big bad wolf ready to devour the little white rabbit in front of her.
Mu Yan was already strikingly handsome, and today he appeared even more immaculately beguiling. A vile thought crossed Zhan Lan’s mind to pin this celestial-like man down!
Mu Yan stepped closer, and Zhan Lan, feeling weak as if boneless, almost couldn’t stand. Mu Yan supported her with his arm, "Are you poisoned?"
Zhan Lan’s chest heaved dramatically, her eyes tender as water, which made Mu Yan turn his head away angrily, "How could you be so careless!"
Zhan Lan steadied herself holding onto Mu Yan, softly said, "I didn’t want to, who made me so good-looking..."
Even disguised as a man, she still attracted unwelcome attention.
Mu Yan was both annoyed and amused. This girl had a clear understanding of her own beauty.
She indeed was beautiful; Mu Yan dared not gaze at her even for a moment longer now.
Zhan Lan could no longer stand. As she slid down along the pillar, Mu Yan caught her in his arms.
With their bodies tightly pressed against the pillar together.
