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[Genshin Impact] Chapter 335: Playful Antics
🕑 Added 2024-11-21 04:30:01 +0000 UTCOn the way to Yuehai Pavilion, Hu Tao, the playful Hall Master, was riding the bicycle swiftly through the stone-paved streets of Liyue Harbor with Nolan as her passenger.
She leaned slightly forward, her reddish-brown hair and the long tail of her outfit fluttering in the breeze, frequently brushing against Nolan on the back seat.
With no other option, he gently gathered Hu Tao’s lively twin-tails and the trailing fabric in his hands to keep them still, occasionally running his fingers through the smooth strands.
“Idiot, stop moving around,” Hu Tao remarked, sensing the slight disturbance but not paying much attention to it.
Her hands firmly gripped the bicycle's handlebars, and the wide sleeves of her outfit billowed with the rushing air, exposing a portion of her pale, slender arms. Below her black shorts, her legs moved in a steady rhythm, momentarily dazzling Nolan with their perfect symmetry.
How could legs be so beautifully proportioned? The white socks only covered part of her calves, making the thought of touching their warm softness all the more tempting.
Nolan, with such thoughts swirling in his mind, leaned his body slightly forward, pressing his chest against her back and letting his hands encircle her waist, fingers resting just above her ribs.
He leaned close to her ear, hidden beneath her fluttering hair, and asked, “Hall Master Hu, after cycling for so long, your legs must be tired, right? Would you like me to massage them for you?”
“Ah! What are you up to, you scoundrel!”
Hu Tao’s face flushed red as she suddenly realized he was holding her. Even she couldn't help but be embarrassed, instinctively freeing one hand to grab the arm wrapped around her waist.
“Let go! I’m not tired at all, don’t think you can use that excuse to take advantage of me.”
“I’ve been cycling since I was a kid; I know how exhausting it can be, especially long rides that strain the knees. Let me help with a massage,” Nolan replied, sounding as if he was imparting serious advice.
Without waiting for her response, his hands slid down along her waist to the edge of her black shorts, feeling a mix of firm fabric and soft skin underneath.
“Ugh! You infuriating jerk!”
Hu Tao clenched her teeth, wanting nothing more than to leap off the bike and bite him, if only she weren’t in the middle of riding.
“Don’t worry, I’m not trying to take advantage of you. I just want to give you a proper massage,” Nolan said with a smile. He then activated “Concealment Form,” rendering both of them and the bicycle invisible to avoid being seen by any passersby during his rather inappropriate gesture.
He had to maintain the Hall Master’s public image after all—and his own.
Hu Tao quickly realized they were invisible, deducing it was Nolan’s doing. This cunning guy! He was so meticulous when it came to taking liberties with girls, but couldn’t he apply that attention to other things?
Her frustration flared as she thought this.
Nolan truly meant to just give a massage; he was as good as his word. His hand moved to her smooth, pale thigh, pressing into the warm, supple skin as he gently massaged her muscles.
“…”
A tingling sensation spread through her legs, making Hu Tao bite her lip to suppress any unusual sounds.
Alright, so he dared to take liberties after all! With Yuehai Pavilion just around the corner, she vowed to make him pay for it soon.
Nolan, unaware of the retribution being plotted by the cute girl pressed against him, remained lost in the simple pleasure of kneading her soft legs.
But Hu Tao, unable to bear it any longer, stopped the bike in a secluded alley, turned around, and lunged at him. Caught off guard, Nolan and the bike fell to the ground, but this time, Hu Tao ended up on top of him.
Looking at the puffed-up Hu Tao, Nolan awkwardly said, “Hu Tao, calm down. I was wrong. I’m sorry, I promise I won’t do it again—”
Before he could finish, Hu Tao grabbed his cheeks and twisted them forcefully.
“Like taking advantage of girls, huh? Like rubbing and groping, huh? Let’s see if you’ve had enough now!”
“Hiss~”
Nolan gasped as the sharp pain spread across his face.
She was serious!
Not feeling satisfied, Hu Tao bent down and bit his ear, making Nolan almost scream. He managed to hold it in, barely keeping his dignity intact.
“Hah, that felt good. That’ll teach you to mess with the Hall Master!”
After a good ten minutes, Hu Tao dusted herself off and stood up. She stepped on Nolan’s stomach, who lay sprawled on the ground like a dead fish, and said with a touch of satisfaction, “Get up, you rascal, it’s time to keep moving!”
[Hu Tao Has Developed Good Feelings Towards You, Obtained 260 Affection Points. Current Affection Level: Lv. 7 (60/700)]
Nolan, who had been lying motionless, perked up when he saw the affection prompt on his character panel. He gently lifted Hu Tao’s foot, stood up, and brushed off the dust with a smile.
“Haha, sorry, sorry. That was my bad. I promise I won’t do it again today!”
“Today?” Hu Tao raised an eyebrow, pressing her foot down on his again. “So that means you’ll do it again another time, huh?”
“Tomorrow and the day after too, I won’t!” Nolan said, eyes darting around.
Hu Tao clenched her fists, tempted to pummel him again. But she decided against it.
If he dared try again, she would bite him until he surrendered!
“Hmph!” She snorted. “This time, you’re the one who’s taking me, so you don’t get any more chances to misbehave!”
“Alright, no problem.”
This time, Nolan behaved.
They were still in a discreet alley between two buildings, so no one noticed as he deactivated the invisibility field, mounted the bike, and took off with the adorable girl, the wind carrying them toward Yuehai Pavilion.
Without further bickering, they soon reached their destination.
After inquiring with the secretaries at Yuehai Pavilion, they learned that Ningguang was indeed available. Nolan asked them to pass on a message.
Before long, they were invited inside.
Yuehai Pavilion was vast, and under the guidance of the secretaries, they wound their way to a gazebo by a small courtyard lake, where the Tianquan Star, Ningguang, awaited.
(End of Chapter)
