The Tender Beauty is Sweetly Doted in the 20th Century Novel!-Chapter 224 - 223: Come Here, Help Me Soap Up

"Do you like it?"

He Chen looked at her with eager anticipation, still kneeling on one knee.

Ye Manman inexplicably felt that he was extraordinarily captivating today.

She quietly pressed her legs together, bit her lip, and then smiled and nodded, "I like it, thank you, dear husband~"

After speaking, she began to act coy, placing her hands on his shoulders.

He Chen first glanced worriedly at her slightly rounded belly, and only after confirming there were no issues, did he carefully help her stand up.

Ye Manman wrapped her legs around his waist, her arms around his neck, her heart filled with happiness and love.

She couldn’t help but hug him, then lifted her hand to look at the sparkling engagement ring, and happily kissed his ear.

"Husband, since I’ve agreed to your proposal, and it’s getting late, shouldn’t we start the wedding night?"

She deliberately breathed out slightly when she spoke, instantly turning his cheeks red.

He Chen’s Adam’s apple bobbed a few times, then he placed her on the bed.

"Then should the husband take a bath first?"

He had never called himself that before, and uttering the word "husband" made his entire face turn red, like a cooked shrimp.

However, it felt great, very exciting, very special.

He really liked being called that.

Ye Manman giggled, tugging on his clothes to prevent him from leaving, "I haven’t taken a bath either, let’s take one together?"

She propped herself up on the bed with one hand, lying half-sitting on the edge of the bed, holding onto his shirt hem, her expressions and actions were all incredibly enticing.

Seeing this, He Chen felt his mind buzzing, suddenly frozen, feeling a bit flustered, yet excited and expectant.

"Can we really shower together?"

Though both of them were already very intimate, they always bathed separately before, or he would help her clean up when she was too tired after making love.

What would it be like to shower together?

He didn’t dare imagine.

Ye Manman sat up a bit, took off the ring and placed it on the table, then raised her hands childishly, pouting, "Of course, hurry up and help me undress."

Since she said that, He Chen had no reason not to comply.

He had seen her in every state, but the thought of bathing together still made him very nervous.

With the weather being hot, going without clothes wouldn’t feel cold, and even more so for a pregnant woman who is naturally warmer.

Once free, Ye Manman walked into the bathroom, turned on the warm water, and then leaned by the door beckoning him with her finger, "Come on, darling, come in quickly~"

"..."

With just a curl of her slender finger, He Chen felt as if his soul was drawn away.

Seeing Ye Manman smile and walk into the bathroom, he quickly stripped off his clothes and walked in, reminded by his last bit of rationale to sniff at his armpits.

Hm, not too smelly.

He was relieved that he hadn’t sweated much today, otherwise it would have been too embarrassing to be stinky during their first shower together.

Ye Manman hadn’t realized how much he had pondered over so few steps, she deftly tied her hair into a bun and stood under the warm water spray.

With the summer heat and the bathroom being quite small, He Chen worried that bathing together might be stuffy, so he left the door open. As such, no matter how much the water ran, there was no steam or mist.

Everything could be clearly seen.

Standing besides, He Chen felt a bit at a loss, but his body was quicker to understand his intent...

Realizing this, he quickly walked behind Ye Manman, discreetly covering himself, then silently, greedily watched as the warm water splashed onto her shoulders, creating tiny, glistening droplets that swiftly slid down her fair skin.

He gulped, his fingers itching to touch her.

Suddenly, Ye Manman turned around, looking up at him, handing him a bar of soap.

"Why are you just standing there? Come on, help me soap up, we’ll swap places, and you can rinse off first."

He Chen took the slippery soap, obediently following her instructions, moving under the water spray.

However, his previously tense and excited mood was quickly scalded by the near-boiling water.

Seeing him suddenly tense up, Ye Manman was a bit puzzled, "What’s wrong?"

He Chen found the water too hot to bear, shifting a bit to the side.

"The water’s too hot..."

His tone was somewhat plaintive, yet his skin wasn’t fair enough and the water wasn’t truly scalding; although he wanted to prove he was burned, upon glancing at his unmarked shoulder, he had to desist.

With summer heat, he would mostly shower in cold water, even in winter he wouldn’t use such hot water.

Hearing his response, Ye Manman suddenly remembered hearing somewhere that boys tend to shower in cooler water compared to girls, making her realize she might have been inconsiderate asking him to shower together this time.

She touched his abs, somewhat regretfully, "Maybe we should shower separately?"

She couldn’t lower the water temperature too much, as it might cause a cold.

Moreover, if a pregnant woman catches a cold, she can’t even take medication. Despite being a bit high-spirited, risking it for fun wasn’t necessary.

He Chen froze for a moment, grasping the soap tightly, "I..."

Suddenly, he regretted not enduring a bit longer. It’s just hot water, it’s not boiling, it wouldn’t blister the skin.

But having voiced his discomfort, staying put seemed a bit inappropriate.

Ye Manman immediately read his hesitation in his contemplative expression, realizing he probably didn’t want to leave.

So she simply turned off the water.

"Alright then, would you mind helping me wash up first? Please soap me up."

She placed her hands on his waist, waiting for him to lend a hand.

This close proximity, this pose, instantly set He Chen’s imagination running wild, making his blush deepen.

He initially wanted to shield himself, but he needed one hand to support her shoulder while the other soaped her...

It was evidently a beneficial task, but it tormented his body and tortured his mind.

He earnestly hoped Ye Manman would keep her gaze forward or look elsewhere, but things are unpredictable, she still lowered her head.

Actually, Ye Manman just intended to check if he was meticulous in applying the soap and remind him of any missed spots, yet He Chen squatted down suddenly.

"?"

"What are you doing?"

Meeting her confused gaze, He Chen was at a loss for words.

He wished to conceal himself but could not.

From his expression, Ye Manman caught on and shifted her gaze downwards, her lips curling into a mischievous smile.

"Come on, with our relationship, I’m not afraid to be seen by you, why should you be afraid of me seeing you?"

At her words, He Chen awkwardly stood up slowly.

Knowing he was shy, Ye Manman hugged his waist, "Your back needs soaping too."

She reminded him, changing the subject, and He Chen naturally complied.

Her soft body clinged tightly, both of them drenched, her skin sudsy with plenty of soap lathered, making it very slippery, making it hard for He Chen to focus.

Ye Manman, also belatedly, began feeling slightly embarrassed.

It would have been fine just to watch, but holding him felt a bit...

"Soap’s all done..."

Not knowing how many minutes passed, or how many times he swallowed hard, He Chen finally completed this delightful yet challenging task.

He was just lamenting, reluctant to part from her, when Ye Manman’s sweet voice sounded.

"Aren’t you going to help me rinse?"