Hearing the water, Xue Ying looked up to see Yang Feng. She cried yet smiled, unable to express her relief.

"I thought you were drowning!" She rushed to embrace him. "I'm just glad you're safe."

Her words touched Yang Feng deeply, awakening a protectiveness within him. He held her tightly, hoping to keep her safe forever.

Embracing each other in the water, Yang Feng inhaled the fragrance of her hair mixed with the scent of lotus, savoring it.

Xue Ying, who had never been this close to any man except her adoptive grandfather, felt a sense of propriety.

Seeing the tears on her face, Yang Feng kissed her cheek, tasting the salty tears, immersing himself in the moment.

Chapter 5: Taming Trouble

"Tears taste bitter."

Xue Ying was stunned by Yang Feng's actions, letting him kiss her cheek. His words brought her back to her senses, making her feel incredibly embarrassed. 

She looked at the young man before her and could still see the wet tears on his lips, making her feel a mix of joy and shyness. Her cheeks flushed red as she quickly pushed away from him and swam towards the shore.

Seeing her flustered reaction, Yang Feng felt a warmth in his heart—perhaps this was love.

"Ying'er, wait for me!"

Yang Feng teased, shouting loudly from behind. Xue Ying, even more embarrassed, quickened her pace, eager to leave the water.

"Phew"

Xue Ying finally reached the shore and walked barefoot onto the grass. Yang Feng followed closely, deeply moved by what he saw. Her summer clothes, soaked and clinging to her body, highlighted her slim figure, narrow waist, and prominent breasts, revealing even the red of her nipples against her fair skin—she was a vision of temptation.

Seeing Yang Feng's expression and noticing his nosebleed, Xue Ying felt confused. Realizing her partly exposed body under the sun, her face turned bright red. 

"You… you… you bully!"

Angry and upset, she ran barefoot across the grass, her sobs echoing and filling Yang Feng's mind.

"How could I do that!"

Yang Feng slapped himself, washing off his nosebleed by the water's edge before putting on his shoes and chasing after her.

Xue Ying, filled with anger, sat in a field, angrily pulling at the grass.

"Hmph!~"
"You bully me, you bully me!"

...

The Black Tiger Gang's leader, Li Zhen, dispatched his top enforcers and six disciples to avenge his son. They quickly arrived at the town. After gathering information, they found no one at the house and began searching for the pair.

"Hmm~"

Eight agile men roamed the field and heard a faint sound. Approaching to investigate, they found Xue Ying.

"There she is. It seems there's another guy, but let's grab her first," said the Left Enforcer. "With her in our hands, that man will come to us."

Understanding the plan, six disciples quietly appro

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