In the pitch-black bedroom, two women were squeezed onto a single bed.
Although it was an oversized single bed, it was still a bit cramped for two adult women.
Mu Lin lay stiffly on her back, her hands resting beside her thighs, resembling a soldier standing at attention.
Dong Enyu, on the other hand, lay on her side next to her, her left arm wrapped around Mu Lin’s waist, her left foot resting over Mu Lin’s, as if she were hugging a pillow, gazing at her intently.
“I think I should just sleep on the sofa…”
Mu Lin’s voice, as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, was remarkably clear in the dark bedroom.
Her tone trembled slightly, and even if Dong Enyu didn’t look, she knew Mu Lin’s cheeks must be flushed with embarrassment.
Dong Enyu didn’t respond; she simply stared silently at Mu Lin’s profile.
After a long while, she said, “I’m sorry.”
She sincerely apologized and withdrew her hands and feet.
“I’m sorry, I must have made you very uncomfortable. After all, I’m just a stranger you barely know, yet I’ve made so many unreasonable requests of you,” Dong Enyu reflected seriously.
Initially, she only wanted to see Mu Lin’s flustered expression and didn’t intend to make things difficult for her.
Perhaps she had lost her mind; she had forced this kind-hearted woman to share a bed with her.
Regardless of her intentions, it was too much.
Coming back to her senses, she pulled the blanket aside and prepared to get out of bed.
She hoped Mu Lin wouldn’t hate her.
In this undercover desert, Mu Lin was her only oasis.
If even Mu Lin left her, Dong Enyu would have to fight alone.
God knows how long this undercover mission would take.
She had been in Star Diamond for almost a month and hadn’t even made any connections with the group…
“Wait!”
Mu Lin turned over and grabbed the hem of Dong Enyu’s shirt, stopping her from leaving.
Just like that, Mu Lin held on, and the two remained still.
“I don’t feel uncomfortable at all; in fact, I’m quite happy. No one has ever stayed overnight before; you’re my first guest. I was just too nervous and didn’t know how to host you, so I acted awkwardly and made you misunderstand,” Mu Lin spoke gently, her words flowing like a spring breeze, making it impossible to feel angry or interrupt her.
She articulated each word clearly and at a steady pace, making it hard for Dong Enyu to pretend she hadn’t heard.
“I’ve never had siblings, and my colleagues keep their distance from me. But you saved me and even agreed to go out with me to see a show. I’m really grateful to you; I just don’t know how to interact with you… Can you teach me? I want to be friends with you.”
She sounded like a first grader, naive about interpersonal relationships.
She felt that Dong Enyu was different from her and her colleagues, so Mu Lin didn’t know how to chat with her or how to make Dong Enyu happy.
She was anxious, constantly thinking about how to become friends with her.
Dong Enyu lowered her head and remained silent for a long time before lying back down on the bed.
This time, Mu Lin didn’t stay stiff; she also turned on her side, and their eyes met.
In the dark room, they could accurately catch each other’s gaze.
Mu Lin’s eyes were soft, carrying a hint of timidness like a small animal, yet she didn’t dare to look away, fearing Dong Enyu would misunderstand her as being guilty.
“Move your hand over and hold me.”
Dong Enyu, still wearing a mask while sleeping, spoke in a muffled tone, prompting Mu Lin to embrace her.
Upon hearing this, Mu Lin gently placed her arm around Dong Enyu’s waist, the soft touch making her shiver slightly.
“Your feet too, move them over; it’s okay to lean on me.”
Dong Enyu tugged at Mu Lin’s pant leg, encouraging her to place her feet up as well.
“Isn’t this too heavy?”
Mu Lin asked cautiously, worried about putting too much weight on Dong Enyu.
“Do you think I’m taking advantage of you?”
She didn’t answer Mu Lin but instead voiced her inner doubts.
Such a request felt like a lecherous old man trying to seduce an innocent schoolgirl.
Asking Dong Enyu to teach her how to get closer felt like a hint.
However, she knew Mu Lin didn’t mean it that way; she simply wanted to be friends, ordinary friends.
“No, is this really considered taking advantage?”
Mu Lin blinked, her light-colored eyes sparkling, making Dong Enyu’s guilt intensify.
She was kind, considerate, and adorable, but her guard was too low, so low that it worried Dong Enyu.
If it were someone else today, would Mu Lin still be so generous in letting a stranger in?
“Enyu, can I call you that?”
The blanket rustled softly as Mu Lin moved a bit closer.
The fresh scent of her shower gel teased Dong Enyu.
“Or should I call you Miss Dong?”
She worried that she was being too familiar and quickly changed her wording.
“Which do you prefer?”
Dong Enyu didn’t push her.
Mu Lin pondered for a moment before softly saying, “Enyu.”
“Mm.”
Dong Enyu smiled, but the mask covered half her face, so the only way to tell she was smiling was from her slightly curved eyes.
“Enyu, good night.”
Hearing Dong Enyu’s agreement, Mu Lin beamed with joy.
She tightened her embrace slightly and murmured a response, feeling Dong Enyu’s arms around her waist gently move a few times, accompanied by a soft hum.
…
The next morning, when Dong Enyu woke up, she noticed someone was watching her.
Even through her eyelids, she could feel a bold gaze tracing her face, very carefully and quietly.
Dong Enyu shifted slightly, causing the bed to creak, and that gaze immediately darted away from her face, clearly shy.
After a while, Dong Enyu opened her eyes and saw Mu Lin with her head down, seemingly lost in thought.
From this angle, she could see the blush on her ears, which was quite adorable.
“Good morning.”
Her voice was husky, laced with sleepiness, lazy yet alluring.
“Good morning, Enyu.”
Upon hearing Dong Enyu’s voice, Mu Lin slowly lifted her head.
At that moment, Dong Enyu released her hands and feet resting on Mu Lin and turned her back to her.
Then she heard Mu Lin get up and leave the bed.
Before exiting the bedroom, Mu Lin paused for a few seconds, then ran back to Dong Enyu’s side, bent down, and whispered in her ear, “I’m going to make breakfast. I’ll call you when it’s ready.”
Only then did she truly leave the room.
Dong Enyu felt like a VIP in this place; someone prepared clothes for her to wear after her shower, there was soup to drink after bathing, someone kept her warm while she slept, and in the morning, someone made breakfast for her.
Mu Lin was a good girl, and Dong Enyu couldn’t help but admire her countless times in her heart.
After a few minutes, Mu Lin walked into the room in her slippers, urging Dong Enyu to get up and wash up.
By the time she finished washing her face and felt more awake, a sumptuous Western breakfast was already laid out on the dining table, including toasted bread, jam, eggs, bacon, juice, and milk.
Dong Enyu casually pulled out a chair, and Mu Lin kindly served her eggs and bacon.
She wore an apron with a little duck pattern, which seemed a bit childish, but on her, it felt perfectly fitting and added a touch of warmth.
“I didn’t know what you liked to eat, so I prepared a bit of everything,” she said, pulling out the chair opposite Dong Enyu and sitting down to eat.
Dong Enyu took off her mask and pointed at the toast on the table, saying softly, “Can you feed me?”
This request made Mu Lin’s hand tremble slightly as she held the fork.
She looked up at Dong Enyu, thinking she must have misheard.
“Is that okay?”
Dong Enyu mischievously pointed to her mouth, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
She felt more and more like a lecherous uncle, but Mu Lin was just too cute, making her unable to resist wanting to tease her.
“Okay.”
Once Mu Lin confirmed Dong Enyu’s meaning, she picked up the toast, thoughtfully spread some jam on it, and held it up to feed her.
With a crisp crunch, Dong Enyu took a big bite, some strawberry jam smudging the corners of her lips, the light red hue quite tempting.
Just as Mu Lin was about to grab a napkin, she saw Dong Enyu extend her tongue and lick it off directly.
…The fiery temptation.
“No need, I can do it myself.”
She smiled as she took the napkin, allowing Mu Lin to continue her meal.
“Okay.”
Mu Lin awkwardly set down the napkin and focused on her own bacon and eggs, but her eyes would occasionally dart towards Dong Enyu.
Whenever Dong Enyu looked her way, she would quickly avert her gaze, pretending nothing was happening.
“What plans do you have for today?”
Dong Enyu asked Mu Lin after taking a sip of orange juice.
Today was Sunday, and she wasn’t in a hurry to go back so early; returning to Star Diamond before seven would be more than enough time.
“I’m planning to go to Life Hall today,” Mu Lin said, taking a sip of milk, her movements very delicate.
“I want to buy some dishes and maybe look at some curtains.”
As she spoke, her eyes remained fixed on Dong Enyu, her light brown eyes shimmering with moisture, captivating Dong Enyu.
“Alright, then let’s go shopping together today.”
After they finished breakfast, they took the bus to a nearby shopping district.
Life Hall had many everyday items, and Dong Enyu noticed Mu Lin’s taste; everything she used was very elegant, and her clothing style was simple, yet it always seemed extraordinary on her.
She might not shine like a diamond, but she was as clear as crystal, giving Dong Enyu the illusion of being purified just by being beside her.
After buying some dishes, they had them sent directly back, and they had lunch at a restaurant in the shopping district before catching a movie in the afternoon.
They didn’t talk much, but their time together was very enjoyable, calming Dong Enyu’s heart.
This was what she wanted—a simple and ordinary life, shopping with friends, enjoying a normal social circle, without the need for glamorous dresses or vain banquets.
Just being together with friends she got along with was enough.
In the evening, Dong Enyu sat on a park bench as the sun gradually set, her mood growing heavier.
Cinderella would lose her magic at midnight, and all the beautiful life would vanish.
Dong Enyu was the same; returning to Star Diamond meant bearing a heavy mission.
Perhaps she shouldn’t have agreed to Chen Zheng in the first place.
She was getting older and easily felt sorrowful over fleeting happiness.
As an undercover agent, if she didn’t have the resilience, it would be like playing with her life, and the worst outcome would be a dead end…
“Enyu, what’s wrong?”
Mu Lin came running over, holding two bottles of drinks, still panting.
She noticed Dong Enyu’s pale face and reached out to touch her forehead, worriedly saying, “You don’t have a fever. Are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to accompany you to see a doctor?”
Hearing her warm concern, Dong Enyu held Mu Lin’s hand that was resting on her forehead.
“I’m fine,” she said, squeezing her hand gently, “If I had to say I’m not feeling well… it would be here.”
She pointed to her heart, of course, she wasn’t really in physical pain, but rather mentally exhausted.
“Do you have something on your mind?”
Mu Lin was also a smart person.
She sat down, allowing Dong Enyu to hold her hand.
“If you don’t mind, you can tell me.”
Dong Enyu gazed at her sincere expression, knowing that Mu Lin cared for her.
Could she say it?
As an undercover agent, could she show weakness in front of others?
…No.
“If you kiss me, all my worries will disappear.”
Dong Enyu quickly hid her melancholy and joked with Mu Lin.
Sure enough, Mu Lin’s face immediately turned red.
The warm sunset bathed her in light, her flushed cheeks resembling an apple.
Mu Lin was gentle and beautiful, radiating an inner beauty that captivated Dong Enyu, making her feel respected and cherished at all times.
“Isn’t it said in stories that a kiss makes all pain fly away? So if you kiss me, maybe my heart won’t hurt anymore.”
Dong Enyu pulled Mu Lin’s hand, deliberately puffing up one cheek and leaning closer, signaling her to kiss her.
She even closed her eyes, fearing that Mu Lin might feel shy.
But after a long while, there was no response.
Just as she was about to give up, Mu Lin’s sweet scent suddenly drew near.
Soft lips brushed against her cheek… so light, like a feather gliding by, yet it made Dong Enyu’s heart tremble heavily.
