Chapter 103: Blame It on the Moonlight, a Bit of Madness

“I want to… what use is this iron rod?” Lin Shenlu sang along.

The ocean blue whale in his arms slept soundly, looking both shy and irresistibly charming.

Her pale pink cheeks bore a faint sheen of moisture, a mix of post-drunken sweat that carried a captivating fragrance.

Lin Shenlu roughly estimated by feel that the ocean blue whale must weigh less than a hundred pounds.

Her small frame was understandable, but she hadn’t yet grown much flesh—no wonder she was so endearing.

The little face buried against Lin Shenlu’s chest flushed even deeper from the warmth of the alcohol.

The ocean blue whale tightened her hold on Lin Shenlu’s arm.

Seeking more comfort, she murmured, “I… want…”

“Sigh… it’s all this moonlight’s fault, so maddeningly enticing…” Lin Shenlu took a few steps, lifted his left leg, stretched it out—it was a bit tight…

The Whale and Deer Inn had thirty rooms spread over the upstairs and downstairs.

Each room bore a beautiful name, carefully chosen by Lu Chaoxi and the ocean blue whale after much discussion.

The room closest to Lin Shenlu now had a small wooden plaque beside its door.

Written in deep ink were the characters “Pinwheel Jasmine.”

Every room was named after a type of flower.

Beside the door, shaped stones were piled into a small flowerpot filled with rich soil.

From this soil grew a climbing pinwheel jasmine vine.

Despite the night, the clusters of white petals were still strikingly lovely.

Lin Shenlu knew that pinwheel jasmine was different from ordinary jasmine; this climbing variety grew in dense clusters like ivy, its petals resembling a spinning pinwheel, exquisitely beautiful.

He had known the courtyard on this floor had many flowers, but hadn’t expected such meticulous care that each door was adorned with its own unique flower and name.

This level of delicate design was certainly beyond ordinary imagination.

Just for this, Lin Shenlu admired the designer Lu Chaoxi anew.

Gently opening the Pinwheel Jasmine door, Lin Shenlu carried the ocean blue whale inside.

The room was filled with a faint, refreshing scent of jasmine.

Sure enough, once the light was on, Lin Shenlu spotted a slender, beautifully antique vase on the bedside table.

The pinwheel jasmine vine was freshly cut and placed inside.

If well cared for, these cut flowers would need changing roughly every ten days.

It was clear the ocean blue whale had poured her whole heart into this inn.

The bed in this room was very soft.

When Lin Shenlu laid the ocean blue whale down, the softness caused his leg to buckle—partly due to the alcohol still coursing through him.

He and the ocean blue whale tumbled onto the bed together.

Her entire weight rested on Lin Shenlu’s arm.

Lin Shenlu tried to pull his arm free, but it wouldn’t budge.

This was awkward.

But it gave Lin Shenlu a chance to rest.

After carrying the ocean blue whale inside, his intoxication hadn’t fully faded.

He decided to pause briefly, regain strength, then get up.

It was the first time Lin Shenlu had so quietly lain so close, gazing at the ocean blue whale’s face.

Delicate and gentle.

She was the sort of girl whose eyebrows and eyes carried an innate tenderness.

Especially with her eyes closed, those long lashes were utterly enchanting.

Lin Shenlu found her increasingly fascinating, especially when he noticed her petite, exquisite nose.

When one examines a nose up close, every blackhead or blemish is revealed.

Yet her flawless, creamy white nose bore not a single imperfection.

And it was truly tiny.

Lin Shenlu touched his own nose—though well-shaped, it was nearly twice as wide as hers.

Hmm… at this moment, his hand rested on the ocean blue whale’s nose.

It was surprisingly soft and supple.

Lin Shenlu had seen many drunken girls asleep, and upon close inspection, most had a thin layer of fine fuzz beneath their noses, like a little mustache.

But the ocean blue whale had none.

Lin Shenlu, skeptical, gently traced his finger around her upper lip.

Still, none.

How interesting.

Ahem… what was he doing?

Lin Shenlu suddenly realized his behavior was a bit improper.

Somewhat lewd, even.

From this angle, if a camera were set up on the opposite table, he’d rival the antics of the legendary Jiu Yi.

A sin! A sin!

Having rested enough, Lin Shenlu pulled his arm free.

Looking at the ocean blue whale, neatly dressed and lying on the bed, he felt a bit conflicted.

If he didn’t cover her with the quilt, she’d be cold… but if he did, her shoes would have to come off, right?

Not removing the shoes would be uncomfortable and might dirty the quilt…

Well… better take them off!

At her feet were a pair of Gucci dad sneakers, adorned with two adorable Mickey Mouse designs.

They were probably last year’s model, and beneath them, a pair of pink ankle socks.

All of it had to come off!

Now, only her feet remained.

Holding her foot, it felt astonishingly smooth…

No wonder many older brothers liked feet—high-quality, tender feet could be enjoyed for quite some time…

Lin Shenlu lightly placed her foot back down, intending to cover her with the quilt and leave, but the tight jeans on her legs gave him pause.

Those pants were too tight; sleeping in them all night would certainly be uncomfortable…

The most relaxed sleeping posture was without tight pants.

Lin Shenlu’s mouth felt dry.

Whether it was the ocean blue whale’s leg shape or the cut of the jeans, these legs were simply perfect.

Long and gracefully curved.

Based on Lin Shenlu’s years of experience appreciating legs, these were ideal in both grip and touch.

The thigh-to-calf ratio, the elasticity, the smooth curves were all flawless.

He dared not look at the back of the legs…

Because once combined with the hips, the jeans’ ultimate allure would erupt, and Lin Shenlu feared he wouldn’t be able to control himself.

In any case, Lin Shenlu found the jeans too distracting.

They were a perfect match for those legs.

According to the older generation’s sayings, just these legs alone could keep someone entertained for a year.

To remove or not?

That was the question worth pondering.

Lin Shenlu was torn.

If only the ocean blue whale wore loose pants today, he wouldn’t even consider taking them off.

Even a skirt…

Even shorts…

Even stockings—he wouldn’t dare touch them!

Lin Shenlu told himself this wasn’t a moral issue, but purely for the sake of better sleep quality.

Hmm? This kneecap is rather fun… it moves.

Lin Shenlu gently wiggled a soft bone inside the ocean blue whale’s knee.

Damn it! Focus on the task at hand!

The button on the jeans… don’t run away!

And the zipper below! Stay put!

Hmm? Lin Shenlu suddenly realized… the ocean blue whale’s waist was truly slender.

Tsk tsk…

Maybe he should start with the top—the small jacket and sweatshirt were easier to handle…