Chapter 41

Although Zhang Chengyuan didn't get a spot to sleep in the tent, he still had to do the hard labor of setting it up. However, it was the first time for Zhang Chengyuan to set up a tent. He never thought that such a small thing could be so difficult. After more than ten minutes, he still couldn't figure it out, which was a waste of his exceptionally smart brain. In the end, he had to read the instructions and get some tips from Lee Hyori to finally set up the tent. This made him, who was good at both studying and working, feel very embarrassed.

The rain was still falling, and the wind was blowing, occasionally sending raindrops to the shade of the trees, hitting Zhang Chengyuan and Lee Hyori, who were busy. After setting up the tent, Lee Hyori quickly took off her shoes and crawled inside, using her backpack as a pillow to lie down and rest. She looked at Zhang Chengyuan with a pair of charming eyes and said with a smile, "Chengyuan, you just stay outside and keep watch for me."

Zhang Chengyuan pitifully pleaded, "Sister Hyori, the tent is so big, let me come in and rest too." The tent was spacious enough for two people to lie side by side, but without Lee Hyori's permission, Zhang Chengyuan didn't dare to act rashly.

At first, Lee Hyori didn't allow it, but under Zhang Chengyuan's persistent pleading, she finally softened her heart and agreed to let him come in to rest, with the condition that he would go out when she felt sleepy and wanted to sleep. However, she didn't think about what to do if Zhang Chengyuan refused to leave once he came in.

Perhaps she had thought about it, but deep down, she probably didn't mind sharing the tent with Zhang Chengyuan.

After coming in, Zhang Chengyuan knelt down and gave Lee Hyori a warm hug, grateful for her kindness. In recent times, Zhang Chengyuan had often given surprise hugs to the four older sisters of fin.k.l, and Lee Hyori and the others were already used to it. Considering his young age and handsome appearance, they didn't take it too seriously. At this moment, Lee Hyori didn't blame him either; she just playfully tapped his head twice and pushed him away to prevent him from clinging to her.

Zhang Chengyuan sat facing Lee Hyori, leaned on the ground with his left hand, and suddenly turned 180 degrees to lean against her side, pretending to have lost his balance and bumping into her a few times before sitting cross-legged. He said with a smile, "Sister Hyori, in this situation, with us alone in the tent, doesn't it feel like a scene from a romantic drama? What do you think, if your fans found out, would they send me threatening letters?"

Lee Hyori rolled her eyes at Zhang Chengyuan and said irritably, "Yes, they would even write blood letters to warn you to stay away from me, and if you don't listen, they'll cut you in half. Why don't you go out and stay far away from me?"

Zhang Chengyuan replied, "It's not that scary, is it? Even if it were, as long as we don't tell anyone, no one will know! Sister Hyori, since we have nothing to do, why don't we play a game of pretending to be a couple?"

Lee Hyori's heart skipped a beat when she heard this. She stared at Zhang Chengyuan for a long time, trying to figure out his intentions. Seeing that his eyes were clear and seemed to have no ulterior motives, she said nonchalantly, "Are you just frustrated because you can't find a suitable partner and want to taste love, so you're using me as an experiment? Let me tell you, I won't fulfill your wishes. If you really want to date, you can go find Yoo Ri. She's also thinking about finding a handsome guy to try it out. Maybe she'll like you." Lee Hyori naturally knew about Zhang Chengyuan's failed audition and his desire to improve his acting by experiencing love.

"Really?" Zhang Chengyuan said in surprise, but less than a second later, he said dejectedly, "You all treat me like a child, how could you be willing to be my girlfriend?"

Although Zhang Chengyuan was now tall and handsome, the four women of fin.k.l had watched him grow up and always treated him like a younger brother. They naturally didn't see him as a potential romantic partner and subconsciously viewed his somewhat childish and self-proclaimed suggestive actions as mere playfulness.

In fact, it was all Zhang Chengyuan's fault. Who would have thought that his always obedient and well-behaved demeanor in front of Lee Hyori and the others would make them see him as a child? If he had shown the same cool and aloof attitude he displayed to others, Lee Hyori and the others might have been captivated by him long ago, and he wouldn't have to worry about finding a girlfriend now.

Seeing his dejected expression, Lee Hyori changed the subject, "I'm hungry. Take out all the food in your backpack, and let's have dinner first."

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After a makeshift dinner and cleaning up, both of them had nothing to do and could only sit quietly, watching the misty mountain scenery through the transparent fabric of the tent's front while chatting about some interesting things happening in the entertainment industry recently. After chatting for more than an hour, they ran out of topics, so Zhang Chengyuan asked Lee Hyori for advice on singing techniques. Although he didn't plan to become a singer, it was always good to have more skills. Maybe one day he would play a singer in a drama, and learning a bit now could save him time in the future. Besides, they had nothing else to do.

Gradually, both of them felt sleepy. Lee Hyori decided to make Zhang Chengyuan leave the tent, but he stubbornly refused to go, even lying down in a corner and refusing to move no matter how much she pushed and shoved him. Lee Hyori felt helpless but also knew that Zhang Chengyuan was usually very well-behaved and wouldn't dare to be disrespectful. With the drowsiness overwhelming her, she decided not to bother with him anymore. She changed out of her hiking gear into a thin jacket and lay down on the other side to rest.

Seeing Lee Hyori lie down, Zhang Chengyuan waited a few minutes and heard her breathing become slow and steady, indicating that she was asleep. He quietly sat up, took off his hiking gear, and lay down in his underwear to rest.

The night was deep, and the rain continued. Even in the scorching summer, the temperature on the mountain top gradually became cold. Zhang Chengyuan, with his strong inner strength and robust body, could withstand the cold, but Lee Hyori didn't have that ability. Although she had practiced the health-preserving techniques Zhang Chengyuan taught her, it was still too early, and she was too busy to practice regularly, so she couldn't resist the cold.

As the temperature slowly dropped, she gradually felt the cold in her sleep, her body curling up and unconsciously moving closer to Zhang Chengyuan, seemingly drawn to the warmth of his body. Eventually, Lee Hyori hugged Zhang Chengyuan, using his body as a heating source.

Zhang Chengyuan noticed her movement, opened his eyes, and silently laughed, feeling elated. Although he wanted to take advantage of the situation, he remembered Lee Hyori's occasional fierce side and didn't dare to act rashly. He just enjoyed the softness of her body and the fragrance it emitted. It wasn't the scent of perfume but her natural body scent, which gradually captivated Zhang Chengyuan.

As he breathed in the scent, he fell asleep again. When he woke up, he found Lee Hyori lying on her back, her arms hugging her chest, her back tightly pressed against his chest, as if she wanted to shrink into his embrace. He was lying on his side, his right arm supporting her head, and his left hand had slipped through her arms to hold her chest. His lower body was tightly pressed against her round and firm buttocks. The sensation was so wonderful that Zhang Chengyuan feared he would never forget it.

Feeling both guilty and secretly pleased, he gently caressed with his left hand and slowly moved his lower body, savoring the unexpected pleasure while being alert to Lee Hyori's sudden awakening. After a while, he felt every drop of blood in his body trembling and surging, almost unable to control himself from doing something inappropriate. Suddenly, he heard Lee Hyori's breathing become heavy, and he sensed that she was about to wake up. He quickly stopped, gently pulled his arm away, turned over, and faced away from her, pretending to be asleep and hiding his body's reaction. If the tent had more space, he would have moved even further away.

After about half a minute, Lee Hyori yawned and sat up, immediately realizing that she was lying next to Zhang Chengyuan. Without a word, she kicked him hard on the buttocks and shouted, "Zhang Chengyuan, you little brat, how dare you take advantage of me! I'm going to give you a good lesson today! Get up!"

Pretending to be suddenly woken up, Zhang Chengyuan complained, "Sister Hyori, why are you hitting me?"

Lee Hyori shouted, "How dare you say that! Last night, you were far from me, but this morning, you were lying on top of me. Tell me, did you do anything inappropriate to me?"

Zhang Chengyuan, of course, wouldn't admit it. If he did, he would be punished for days. So he lied, "Sister, how could I dare to be inappropriate with you? I've always been sleeping on this side, without moving an inch. It was you who rolled over to my side. If anyone was inappropriate, it was you." He looked away from Lee Hyori's glaring eyes but still told the lie.

Lee Hyori huffed and said loudly, "If you hadn't been so stubborn last night, this wouldn't have happened. But since you usually behave well and are cute, I'll let it slide this time." She turned her head away, not looking at Zhang Chengyuan, lost in thought.

Zhang Chengyuan meekly said, "Yes, yes, it's all my fault. Sister Hyori, please don't be angry anymore."