Chapter 112: Abs

Chapter 112: Abs

As Xiao Hua and Su Mo had predicted, Kong Yu confessed successfully and returned to their place, giddy and happy.

The birthday party ended perfectly, leaving a pile of dirty dishes needing attention. After all the work was done, the group wandered upstairs.

Xiao Hua reached the second floor when she remembered the front door downstairs was still open. Although it was unlikely for thieves to come at night, she went down to close it.

After closing the door, she was alone on the first floor. She stood there for a moment, shook her head, then slowly headed up to the third floor.

She had drunk quite a bit tonight, and her head was a little dizzy.

Xiao Hua stepped onto the third floor, intending to return to her own bedroom. After just a few steps, she noticed Bai Mu's bedroom door was not closed, leaving a noticeable gap.

She stared at it for a few seconds and vaguely remembered that Bai Mu had wanted to discuss the next mission with her.

Thinking of this, she rubbed her swollen and aching head, then with somewhat unsteady steps, she approached the bedroom door.

Maybe she'd had too much to drink; Xiao Hua blanked out and forgot to knock. She directly grabbed the doorknob and pushed the door open.

Then, she saw a scene that could make anyone blush—

Bai Mu was standing by the bed with his back to Xiao Hua. One corner of his T-shirt was lifted, revealing a lean and powerful waist. Then he pulled it off in one swift motion, leaving his broad shoulders and slim waist fully exposed.

Bai Mu heard the noise at the door and turned, locking eyes with Xiao Hua.

Holy shit.

Xiao Hua's mind jolted awake. She took a deep breath and forced herself to remain calm, nodding slightly at Bai Mu before quickly backing out.

"Bang!" The door slammed shut with a loud noise.

Xiao Hua leaned against the door, closed her eyes, and felt her heart racing.

Had her brain been replaced by cotton candy? Otherwise, why would she enter without knocking?

Xiao Hua slapped her face, trying to snap herself out of it.

After sobering up, she remembered that she was still outside Bai Mu's room and hurriedly dashed back to her own bedroom.

Back in her room, Xiao Hua flopped onto the bed, punched the quilt a few times, and buried her face in her hands.

The scene she had just witnessed was still vivid in her mind, impossible to shake off.

Okay, Bai Mu's body was seriously impressive. Perfectly toned chest and abs, not over-the-top but just right.

"Ding dong."

Xiao Hua's muffled voice came through the quilt, "Who is it?"

"It's me," came the reply.

Bai Mu?

Xiao Hua jolted upright, coughed lightly twice, trying hard not to show any signs of abnormality, "Brother Bai, is something the matter?"

Outside the door, Bai Mu seemed to chuckle lightly, or maybe not, "Weren't you looking for me?"

Xiao Hua slapped herself once more, then got up to tidy her disheveled hair and clothes. She walked over and opened the door.

The door creaked open, and Xiao Hua peeked out to see Bai Mu. He had already changed into a fresh T-shirt.

"Brother Bai, sorry about earlier," Xiao Hua apologized calmly, as if she was someone who'd been through this a thousand times, the incident barely worth mentioning.

She had always been the best at pretending. No matter how much turmoil churned inside her, her expression always remained composed.

Unfortunately, the person in front of her was Bai Mu.

Bai Mu had always been good at seeing through the surface. Plus, he was always paying attention to Xiao Hua, so he instantly sensed her discomfort.

He slightly turned his head, hiding the smile that threatened to break free. But out of consideration for Xiao Hua’s feelings, he turned back with a calm expression and repeated his earlier question, "Xiao Hua, what did you want to talk to me about?"

"Oh," Xiao Hua realized and scratched her head. "Brother Bai, didn’t you say you were looking for me to discuss the mission? So I came over."

Bai Mu looked at Xiao Hua and went suddenly quiet.

Thinking something serious had happened, Xiao Hua took a deep breath, steeling herself for the worst. She cautiously asked, "What's wrong?"

"I did look for you to discuss the mission the day before last. Not today."

Xiao Hua: "..."

Awkward. It was very awkward.

She wished she could hop on a scooter and escape to another planet.

Xiao Hua touched her head, then her nose, her voice almost inaudible. "I got the days mixed up."

Bai Mu looked at her and laughed, doubling over as he leaned against the wall, laughing so hard he had to steady himself.

Xiao Hua froze in place, unsure how to react for the first time.

After laughing for a while, Bai Mu looked at Xiao Hua, then glanced at her bedroom. "We can discuss the mission now if you'd like. Can I come in?"

"Convenient, very convenient," Xiao Hua said eagerly, relieved as she opened the door wider to let him in.