Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Is this appropriate?
Funina's heart seemed to be driven by some unspeakable power. The thought was like a nightmare, tightly wrapping around her heart and lingering. As a result, she lay beside Lin Anyi, her heart full of contradictions and struggles.
Her body had reacted to the dream of her boyfriend being violated by another woman, and her condition was excellent. But Funina wanted to take this opportunity to prove her ability as a woman in front of Lin Anyi.
Was this appropriate? According to common sense, such an idea was not appropriate at all. Yet Funina knew that if she didn't do something, the situation would undoubtedly get worse.
She still remembered the humiliation from the previous night. It was her solemn promise to herself, but as soon as she started, she bent over, spasming uncontrollably. Lin Anyi, kneeling in front of her, was stunned, his eyes full of disbelief.
Although Lin Anyi was gentle and considerate, saying nothing at the time and even finding excuses to comfort her, Funina only felt more guilt.
Perhaps their relationship was still in its early stages, and Lin Anyi, the considerate gentleman, could still endure it. But if time went on, the fact that "she couldn't do it" would lead to more complicated emotions, potentially straining the delicate bond they shared.
She imagined the worst: after marriage, her inability to satisfy her husband's needs would leave him frustrated and vulnerable to the advances of bad women. Such thoughts made Funina feel utterly distraught.
Determined, she vowed that the shameful failure of last night would never happen again. At any cost, she must satisfy Lin Anyi, her future husband.
After wrestling with her thoughts, Funina finally made up her mind. Reassuring herself, she thought:
"It doesn't matter, it was just a dream. It didn't happen in reality, and the absurd things in dreams can be seen as some kind of... fun."
She told herself this repeatedly, trying to soothe her emotions.
"As long as I don't say it, Lin Anyi won't know."
Driven by both desire and self-esteem, she slowly stretched out her hand and gently woke Lin Anyi from his slumber.
"Well, is it morning already?" Lin Anyi opened his eyes in a daze, glancing subconsciously at the clock.
"It's only six in the morning. Why did you wake me up so early?" he asked, resisting sleepiness.
When he looked at Funina's complex and determined gaze, he felt something unusual in the atmosphere.
"Anyi, let's try again. I can do it this time."
Though her voice was soft, her eyes were filled with unspeakable determination. Funina had made up her mind and prepared herself mentally. She wanted to redefine her role and value in the relationship during this quiet morning.
"Fufu..." Lin Anyi's heart was filled with complex emotions. He saw the determination in her eyes, the silent insistence conveyed in her every breath and glance.
Initially, his instinct was to gently refuse, hoping to avoid unnecessary pressure or hurt for Funina. But as he looked deeply into her eyes, he realized that rejection would only wound her further, damaging her self-esteem—something he couldn't bear to do.
After a moment of hesitation, Lin Anyi sighed softly, his voice laced with helplessness and affection.
"Alright, whatever you want."
Lin Anyi resolved to handle this moment with extreme care. He recalled the "critical hit" incident from the night before—caused by the sudden activation of the skill [Turning Clouds and Rain]—and knew that he had to avoid a repeat.
Determined to control his strength and speed, he vowed to accompany Funina gently and slowly, ensuring she felt no discomfort.
"Today, as long as I avoid triggering any skills, and focus on being as gentle as possible..." he thought, encouraging himself.
"In that case, maybe Funina can last five minutes... no, three minutes, right?"
As for Fu Nina, although she was full of tension and expectation at this moment, seeing Lin Anyi's serious and loving eyes, her heart also surged with excitement.
She felt an unprecedented sense of security. Funina knew that no matter what would happen next, Lin Anyi would always find a way to give her the greatest care and protection.
At this moment, the bouquet of lilies of the valley placed by Funina's bed showed no signs of withering after the night. Instead, it looked even more vibrant, with a faint pink light radiating from the stamens. The room was filled with a delicate floral fragrance.
As Funina finally settled down, she noticed the bouquet for the first time. A touch of surprise bloomed on her face. Curious and excited, she asked,
"Is this lily of the valley? When did you get it?"
Her eyes sparkled with joy at this unexpected surprise.
Lin Anyi smiled gently and wrapped his hands around her slender waist as he answered,
"I saw this lake lily while running last night, and it immediately reminded me of you. You are as beautiful as this flower."
Hearing his words, Funina's heart was filled with happiness and sweetness. She snuggled closer into Lin Anyi's arms, holding the bouquet tightly to her chest. Taking a deep breath, she inhaled the fresh floral fragrance.
Lin Anyi felt satisfied by Funina's reaction. He leaned in closer and whispered sweet words into her ear, his hands gently tracing along her body.
Good news: There were no obstacles along the way.
Bad news: There were no obstacles along the way.
As his hands traveled upward, Lin Anyi did not feel any peaks—only flat ground. However, he did not feel disappointed. Over the past year, he had grown accustomed to Funina's petite figure and had come to appreciate her for who she was.
As for the overwhelming strength of Alechino...
Lin Anyi realized his thoughts were drifting and quickly shook his head to clear them, silently scolding himself for letting his mind wander. He reassured himself,
"It's okay, Fu Fu is so cute. Don't think about useless things."
He continued to console himself:
"No matter how powerful a bad woman is, she'll soon be forgotten!"