Mute Beauty

Chapter 48: Teaching

After some hesitation, Ran Ling finally chose a sea-blue two-piece swimsuit.

The top had a shell-shaped design that hugged her chest, and a glittering diamond choker graced her neck. Around her hips, a chain adorned with diamonds held a short triangular skirt that just covered her, exposing two long, straight, fair legs.

Yu Ting waited for her as the sun slipped fully behind the horizon. The terrace lights cast a dark blue glow, giving the pool an ethereal, deep-blue reflection. The sea breeze made the wind chimes produce an eerie yet enchanting sound. Ran Ling stood by the rippling pool, somewhat shy, creating the illusion that her legs might be more fitting as a mermaid's tail.

With her hair styled in a bun, her smooth forehead and bare face made her look much younger, like a mermaid who had stumbled upon land by mistake.

Yu Ting floated in the water, gazing silently at her from across the pool.

After a few seconds, Yu Ting turned, plunged underwater, and began swimming toward her.

Her arms crossed in front as her slender body created smooth waves through the water, moving with a grace that made her seem like a true mermaid. With elegance, she swiftly reached Ran Ling's side, her hands finding the pool's edge as she surfaced with a splash, creating a burst of dazzling droplets.

She caught her breath, water streaming down her cheeks and onto her neck, then flowing back into the pool. Raising her arm, Yu Ting swept her wet black hair back, her lashes still adorned with water droplets, making her breathtakingly beautiful in that moment.

Ran Ling's heart raced as she slowly crouched down, closing the distance between them, gazing at her with a hint of shyness.

Yu Ting stood in the water, which reached just up to her chest, showing her shapely figure swaying subtly with the gentle waves.

She was the owner of this space—coldly beautiful, with a sharp, icy gaze that hinted she was no easy opponent, someone fiercely territorial and potentially dangerous.

Ran Ling's lashes trembled slightly, yet she was unafraid. Leaning forward, she braced herself on the cool edge of the pool and softly touched Yu Ting's damp cheek.

This was her Ting Ting...

So beautiful. She really wanted to kiss her.

Ting Ting had agreed to teach her to swim. Did that mean she'd won her over? Could she kiss her now?

In fact, Ran Ling had been tempted to kiss her earlier, back in the car. But the traffic light was too short, and kissing on the street felt too embarrassing. She had neither the time nor the courage.

So, now, the mermaid who had fallen for her at first sight hesitated, then shyly leaned down, lightly brushing her lips against the corner of the pool owner's mouth, pulling back quickly to see her reaction.

Yu Ting narrowed her eyes slightly, looking a bit fierce, as though she was still wary of the outsider. Maybe she'd push her away... or do something else that was risky. Ran Ling, eager to please, kissed her again, this time letting her tongue lightly brush against her.

In the mermaid's culture, "licking" was a gesture reserved only for the closest partners, as precious as exchanging hearts. Ran Ling, not knowing how her sudden boldness might affect this fierce woman, found herself pressed firmly as Yu Ting's hand rose from the water, pulling her in. Without a word, she tilted her head and kissed Ran Ling passionately.

Just brushing lips wasn't enough. Yu Ting drew her in, tasting her lips before skillfully prying her mouth open, returning every bit of affection Ran Ling had shown and then some. Gripping her face, she pressed her tongue into Ran Ling's mouth.