Ski Into Love (Hush, the king is hibernating) [Requested]

Part 93

Chapter 93: Give and Take

Wei Zhi emerged from the men's changing room, furtively glancing around.

She dreaded encountering the kind cleaning lady who had allowed her entry earlier.

Recalling the woman's nonchalant gaze now made Wei Zhi want to cover her face and wail—"I'm sorry, auntie, for betraying your trust!"

She felt like a thief who had just pilfered a hundred sachets of shampoo from the gym's shower room.

Finally reaching a bustling area, Wei Zhi sighed in relief.

She found a ventilation duct to sit by, letting the cool winter breeze disperse the heat from her face.

About ten minutes later, Shan Chong emerged. He had changed into clean clothes, once again the picture of an immaculate idol.

No one knew just how devilishly wicked he truly was.

Wei Zhi's legs trembled at the sight of him, both physically and emotionally. She pressed her heels into the ground as he approached.

Before she could speak, he reached out to touch a strand of her hair, frowning as he felt its dampness.

"You're sitting in the draft with wet hair?"

Wei Zhi glanced at him.

"Was I supposed to dry my hair in the men's changing room before coming out?"

"........"

Shan Chong replied, "The women's changing room is right across from the men's. You could have just walked a few steps over."

Oh. Right.

"I forgot," she declared brazenly, nearly putting her hands on her hips to add, "So what if I forgot!"

Shan Chong was in that peculiar state of a predator who, having caught his prey, was content to keep it penned and watch it flail about.

He good-naturedly glanced at her, making a small noise before taking off his jacket and draping it over her head.

Enveloped in his warmth and scent, the once-fluttering bird suddenly calmed.

Her delicate hands pulled at his jacket, covering her head.

After a moment of silence, she whimpered, "I'm never coming to the gym with you again, you liar."

"How did I lie?"

"You just did," she pouted.

"What happened to the perks you promised?"

"Didn't I deliver?"

He patted her head through the jacket.

"Wasn't I just serving you earlier?"

She wished he hadn't mentioned it.

Her feathers ruffled at the reminder.

With a yelp, she swatted his hand away as if burned, quickly shuffling three steps away from him.

From beneath the jacket, her dark eyes glared at him fiercely.

"Don't mention that again! Shut up!"

Since knowing him, she had rarely dared to tell him to shut up.

Amused, the man seemed to enjoy riling her up.

He stopped walking and beckoned to her from a distance.

Wei Zhi stood her ground, eyeing him warily, silently wondering what he was up to now.

He held out his hand, palm up, gesturing for her to come over.