CH: 298 Mom, are you sick?

{Chapter: 298 Mom, are you sick?}

Although Lin Yuan and Mei Yuxian were secretly fooling around, they remained sharply aware of Gui Qingtong's movements in the living room.

The moment Gui Qingtong turned her head toward the kitchen, both of them immediately straightened up and withdrew their hands as if nothing had happened. Their postures became proper, and they resumed their previous activities—Mei Yuxian stirring the soup with focused attention, and Lin Yuan chopping vegetables as if it were the most serious task in the world.

Still, there were subtle signs that something was amiss.

Mei Yuxian's apron had been noticeably disturbed, twisted to one side as if tugged forcefully. Her neatly arranged attire now looked slightly chaotic, with the office-style elegance clashing even more with the messy apron. Meanwhile, Lin Yuan's perfectly styled hair had become slightly tousled, a few strands falling across his forehead in a casual but oddly suspicious manner.

Fortunately, Gui Qingtong failed to notice any of these clues.

From her perspective, the scene in the kitchen looked like a perfect example of domestic harmony. She watched the two of them with a delighted expression, her pink lips curling into a sweet and lovely smile. "You two look like such a good team," she said happily.

Lin Yuan returned her smile with his usual bright and sunny charm, while Mei Yuxian managed to squeeze out a soft smile of her own, trying to suppress the complicated emotions rising inside her.

All three shared a moment of cheerful laughter. Then Gui Qingtong, satisfied with what she saw, turned her attention back to the television.

As soon as her back was turned, Mei Yuxian's smile faded. She cast a sharp, warning glance at Lin Yuan. Her eyes clearly said, Behave yourself!

If not for the stove and the kitchen counter conveniently blocking the view from the living room, their secret might have been completely exposed.

Beneath the waist-level barrier, the situation was far more chaotic than it appeared on the surface.

Mei Yuxian's sleek black stockings had already been half-pulled down and were slightly torn. Lin Yuan's mischievous fingers had been responsible for that. His harassing hands had left her simmering in a mix of rage and flustered desire.

And as if the earlier moment wasn't enough, the moment Gui Qingtong resumed watching TV, Lin Yuan began acting up again.

It was a truly scandalous scene unfolding in this elegant mansion—while the daughter sat comfortably on the couch watching a romance drama, the mother and her secret suitor were locked in a silent battle of restraint and indulgence just a few meters away.

Whenever Gui Qingtong turned her head even slightly, Lin Yuan would quickly pull back and pretend to help with the cooking. He stirred the soup, rinsed vegetables, handed over utensils with perfect timing. The coordination was so smooth, it almost looked rehearsed.

And when Mei Yuxian bent down to wash the vegetables in the sink, Lin Yuan "coincidentally" came up behind her. His chest brushed against her back. His presence was firm, heated, impossible to ignore.

To Mei Yuxian, this felt exactly like that first time. The pressure, the heat, the shameless confidence—Lin Yuan wasn't just acting out of mischief. He was deliberately teasing her, pushing her limits, knowing full well she was trying her hardest not to react.

Then, as if to crown his boldness, Lin Yuan reached upward, opening the cabinet directly above Mei Yuxian's head while standing behind her. His hand hovered near her face, brushing past her shoulder.

"Sister Yuxian," he said with a bright, casual tone, "didn't you say you had abalone or maybe some dried 'fish' at home? I've been looking, but I can't seem to find any."

His smile was natural. His eyes sparkled with innocence. But every word he said was laced with double meaning.

Mei Yuxian's breathing quickened.

Lin Yuan's words weren't just shameless—they were infuriatingly shameless. His boldness, especially while her daughter was just in the next room, made her want to scream. Her cheeks burned with frustration and something else she didn't want to name.

Gui Qingtong's voice chimed in again. "Brother Lin Yuan, are you looking for fish? I think I remember where it is. If mom forgot, I can help you find it!"

As she started to rise from the couch, Mei Yuxian panicked slightly.

"No, no! Qingtong, sit down. Mommy remembers where it is. Just enjoy the show—Mom will get it for Xiao Yuan."

She forced a cheerful tone and hurriedly tried to compose herself. Her voice cracked slightly despite her effort.

Lin Yuan chuckled and played along. "Sister Yuxian knows where the 'fish' is, right? There's no way someone as elegant and capable as her would forget something like that."

His eyes sparkled with meaning as he emphasized the words, nudging her limits even more.

Mei Yuxian nearly choked on air. She wanted to slap that smirk off his face—but Gui Qingtong was still watching.

She clenched her teeth, face flushed, and nodded stiffly. "Yes... just like Xiao Yuan said. I definitely know... where the 'fish' is."

Gui Qingtong raised an eyebrow and tilted her head in confusion. "Mom, why does your voice sound weird? Are you okay? You're not catching a cold, right?"

Before Mei Yuxian could respond, Gui Qingtong smiled brightly and added, "If you're not feeling well, you can ask Brother Lin Yuan to help. His medical skills are incredible!"

Mei Yuxian's mouth twitched.

'If only you knew what kind of "treatment" he's been giving your mom,' she thought with a complicated expression, her heart pounding and face burning.

And yet, despite the chaos, despite the risk, a strange flutter of excitement lingered inside her chest.

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