Shen Mu slowly said, “I admit, I prepared it.” Xu Ke’s heart skipped a beat; she hadn’t expected him to admit it so readily. Why did he give that money? Was he feeling guilty? Shen Mu said solemnly, “My mom, she was a bit excessive back then. That was what Aunt Shao deserved.” Xu Ke turned back to look at him, her expression serious, “My mom said it’s not needed. Please tell me the password.” Shen Mu narrowed his eyes, smiling, “I won’t tell you.” Xu Ke had been trying to restrain herself, but his smile now truly annoyed her. That handsome face, with a teasing and mocking smile, though charming, was infuriating. She wished she could throw him into the pool, but she couldn’t lift him. So, she shifted her target. Unfortunately, his glasses case was right beside her, and with a “thud,” she threw it into the water.
Unexpectedly, Shen Mu immediately stood up, shed his towel, revealing his lean, muscular, bronzed body, fully exposing himself to her view. Xu Ke felt her strategy was flawed; for a moment, she didn’t know where to look, quickly lowering her head. She hadn’t anticipated him being so concerned about his glasses case, actually diving into the water to retrieve it.
Shen Mu picked up the glasses case, swam to the edge of the pool, and smiled at her, “If you want to see me, just say so. No need to throw things into the water.” Xu Ke, both embarrassed and annoyed, retorted, “Who wants to see you? You think your body is that great, like a piece of beef steak on an iron plate.” Shen Mu, not at all annoyed, said with a half-smile, “Are you trying to say I’m strong?” Xu Ke, blushing, coldly said, “The password.” He put on his towel, still smiling, and simply said, “I won’t tell you.” Then he walked to the bathroom, and soon, the sound of a hairdryer filled the room. Xu Ke, unable to speak from anger, went to the bathroom door and asked again, “The password!”
