Chapter 1203: The Mysterious, Reserved Dragon Ling Xiaoman felt equally embarrassed. It seemed as though her body had already been touched by Lu Yun more than once. However, after the unexpected incident when she had fallen into the river outside the village and was rescued by Lu Yun, she had been unconscious and gasping for air—Lu Yun had performed CPR on her. She didn’t remember whether he had touched her elsewhere, but this time was clearly different. This time, she was fully awake, and Lu Yun’s hands had gently held her at the peak of her graceful form. What made her even more shy was that Lu Yun’s body—seeming like a red-hot iron rod—had pressed firmly and warmly into the space between her legs, lingering there as if in deep admiration. Even now, when she recalled it, she could still feel a dampness and moisture beneath her. This was utterly humbling—something entirely new for Ling Xiaoman. And the one who had taken advantage of her was none other than her own student. This only deepened her sense of being unable to face Lu Yun. A strange, eerie quiet hung in the air. Ling Xiaoman sat on the cot, deliberately keeping a distance from Lu Yun. Neither of them spoke—not because they didn’t want to, but because neither knew quite how to begin. After dinner, it wasn’t until Sister Hao Donglian gently urged her that Ling Xiaoman would have come to Lu Yun’s room at all. She knew that Lu Yun’s careful, instinctive actions—keeping her steady so she wouldn’t fall—were entirely intentional, while the way he held her hands, as if they were a sturdy staff, was purely accidental. Yet, as someone still unexposed to the intricacies of human intimacy, she found it difficult to face this moment with composure. What unsettled her even more was that her heart seemed to be stirring once again, as if waves of emotion were rippling through her. The memory of Lu Yun rushing to save her from the magical grasp during the rainy night, the way her heart had fluttered in the town center—now, all of it had been reawakened by today’s events, triggering a fresh, cascading wave of feeling within her. After all, she is his teacher, and there's such a significant age gap—how could she possibly have such feelings? Yet, despite her constant efforts to remind herself, the indescribable sense she experiences when spending time with Lu Yun erupts like a volcanic eruption, overwhelming and uncontrollable. Could it be that she truly has an inexplicable feeling for this much-younger boy standing before her? Ling Xiaoman began to feel afraid—afraid that this feeling might harm Lu Yun. She didn’t want to admit it, though she had seen teacher-student romances before, mostly in high school or university settings. Even in high school, such cases were rare. Yet now, at this very moment, she found herself experiencing a sense of something unexplainable—something she once dismissed—toward the teacher-student relationships she had once looked down upon. Could it be that she too would have to go through such an experience? The pain from her first love had been haunting her, making her hesitant to accept any suitors—yet with Lu Yun, she couldn’t quite put her finger on what she felt! "Xiao Man, about what happened this afternoon, I wasn’t intentional. You… you don’t have to treat me differently because of this." Lu Yun hesitated a moment, finally breaking the suffocating stillness. Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao Man’s body suddenly trembled, a gentle blush spreading across her delicate face. She spoke softly, "I know you weren’t trying to be careless. After all, I’m your teacher—how could I possibly ignore you? Let’s just forget about this from now on." Lu Yun was taken aback, not expecting things to resolve so easily. She didn’t know that, as soon as Lu Yun mentioned the afternoon incident, her own heart had already been filled with bashfulness, making it impossible for her to care whether Lu Yun had been intentional or not. The stiffness broke, and between Lu Yun and Ling Xiaoman, the initial awkwardness melted away. Their conversation flowed naturally, growing richer and more expansive, continuing well past ten o'clock before Ling Xiaoman finally left. "Phew, truly lucky! I was fully prepared for a stern critique, but instead, Xiaoman sister has been so understanding and empathetic—so attuned to my struggles. Yet, even though she said not to mention it again, I'm a man, and I have to take responsibility for this matter." Lu Yun lay on the bed, murmuring to himself after Ling Xiaoman had gone. Responsibility—how exactly did one fulfill responsibility toward Xiaoman sister? By marrying her, and bringing her into his grand plan of three thousand consorts! Lu Yun smiled warmly, a determined gleam appearing on his face. Since he had done such a thing for Xiaoman sister, he would absolutely ensure no other man touched her body. At this moment, Lu Yun, who had previously held the view that Ling Xiaoman was someone one could only admire from afar but never truly approach, felt an exceptionally firm determination take root in her heart—she had to make Ling Xiaoman her own, absolutely! Although she had harbored this feeling before, it had never been as strong as it was now. Moreover, during the past two hours of chatting with Ling Xiaoman, Lu Yun subtly sensed that she had a growing fondness for him—this was clearly evident in the way Ling Xiaoman looked at him. Suddenly, as Lu Yun was solidifying his resolve to bring Ling Xiaoman into his inner circle, the "Shy Dragon" interjected, "Boss, this girl is truly exceptional—top-tier, if not the very best. You must make every effort to secure her in your inner circle; then, naturally, you'll enjoy countless benefits." Lu Yun was taken aback by the suddenness of the Shy Dragon's words. He immediately exclaimed, "What are you talking about? Xiaoman is my teacher. How could I possibly have such thoughts?" "Honestly, Teacher, I've already introduced myself to you. If you don't listen to me and let such a beautiful girl slip away, you'll regret it," said the Plump Dragon with a dismissive tone. "Just take care of yourself, old giant," Land Yun laughed, though in his heart he was pondering the meaning behind the Plump Dragon's words. After marrying Xiao Man, what specific benefits would he gain? Determined to find out, he firmly asked, "So, Four-Legged Snake, you mentioned that Xiao Man will bring me endless benefits—what exactly are these benefits?" "The secrets of heaven and earth shall remain undisclosed," replied the Plump Dragon, settling into silence. "You're acting all mysterious—still, I don't want to know yet." Lu Yun pursed his lips. So far, he had pretty much figured out the nature of the rather shy dragon hiding inside him. Since the dragon played games of mystery, Lu Yun didn't feel the need to press for explanations—he simply sensed that there must be deeper meaning behind what the dragon said. As for exactly what that was, the dragon remained vague, and Lu Yun knew even if he wanted to ask, he wouldn't be able to get clear answers. So he simply let it go, content to wait until he finally swallowed Xiaoman until then, when all the secrets would finally come to light. …… Read without ads, first full-text release with no errors, original novels, ⑴ ⑶8看书网 //- w.w.w.http://www.１38００１0０.ｃoｍ/ Text first published, no pop-ups, your best choice!