Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Xu Zhengyang leaned back in his seat. His cheek was already red and swollen, and the taste of blood lingered in his mouth.
Instead of getting angry at Qi Shenbaiâs curses, he smiled. âThank you.â
This was the first time he had seen Qi Shenbai expressing his negative emotions. Now, the man finally felt like a mortal with flesh and blood.
And it was still for his younger sister, Xu Jiaojiao.
Qi Shenbai straightened his tie and sat back in his seat indifferently. âNo need to thank me.â
Xu Zhengyang drank another mouthful of baijiu, and the taste of blood in his mouth faded a little. Before he got up and left, he hesitated for a moment before patting Qi Shenbaiâs shoulder.
âHappy birthday.â
Xu Jiaojiao had just come out, but she did not see anyone. When she went upstairs, she saw Qi Shenbai sitting on a chair, looking at the night sky with a lonely expression. No one knew what he was thinking.
It was rare for her to see Qi Shenbai in such a situation. Puzzled, Xu Jiaojiao quickly walked over and asked softly, âWhy are you here alone? Whereâs my brother?â
Qi Shenbai raised his head and looked at her quietly. He was not in a hurry to speak. It was as if he was taking her in carefully. His bright eyes carried a different meaning.
Xu Jiaojiao was a little confused. Before she could ask anything, Qi Shenbai stretched out his hand and suddenly pulled her to him.
âEep!â
Xu Jiaojiao fell onto Qi Shenbaiâs lap and felt the warmth of his body. Just as she raised her head, Xu Jiaojiao felt a warm touch on her lips.
Qi Shenbai kissed her.
Xu Jiaojiao froze on the spot as he held her chin.
Then, her feelings welled up inside her.
Xu Jiaojiaoâs face was extremely red, but she did not feel uncomfortable. Instead, she was very happy.
In the silent night, Xu Jiaojiao leaned against Qi Shenbaiâs chest and grabbed his collar.
He seemed to have endless magic that attracted her like a magnet. Her entire body became weak as she gently leaned against his chest.
Qi Shenbai panted softly. His voice was already a little hoarse as he said, âIâm so gladâ
âIâm so glad you survived. Iâm so glad we could meet.â
Qi Shenbai gently hugged Xu Jiaojiao, as if he wanted to press her into his body.
Xu Jiaojiao blushed and asked softly, âWhat happened to you?â
Judging from his various behaviors, Qi Shenbai seemed to be hiding something. He was different from before.
âNothing happened,â Qi Shenbai replied.
âI just changed my mind. I donât want to wait any longer.â
Xu Jiaojiao was puzzled. She raised her head and looked at him in confusion.
Qi Shenbaiâs Adamâs apple bobbed as he said in a low voice, âJiaojiao, you donât have to chase me anymore.â
Xu Jiaojiaoâs expression froze. Just as she was feeling stunned, the man spoke again.
âWe already got together that night, after you got drunk.â
Xu Jiaojiaoâs eyes widened. Perhaps it was due to her excitement, but she stuttered as she spoke, âR-Really? But 1 donâtâ¦â
Qi Shenbai reached out and gently rubbed the back of Xu Jiaojiaoâs head.
âDonât you remember? Why donât 1 help you recall it now?â
âYou asked me, âQi Shenbai, do you have a woman you like?â
âI said, âIâm a hard man to win over. What if you fail?â
âYou said, âYou donât have anyone you like. Besides, you took my first kiss. Can you try to let me pursue you? What if⦠you fall in love with me too?â
âI asked, âXu Jiaojiao, do you want my first kiss?â
âYou said, âDoes this mean⦠I have permission to pursue you?â
âI said, âYou donât have to pursue me.â
âI like you too.â
Qi Shenbai recited the lines one by one. With every sentence, Xu Jiaojiaoâs face turned redder and redder until her blush almost reached her neck.
Her blurry memories gradually became clearer, and a sense of shame and frustration surged in her heart.
She was ashamed of her embarrassing display, and she was vexed that she had forgotten such an important conversation.
Xu Jiaojiao slowly raised her head and observed Qi Shenbaiâs reaction when he was not paying attention. His expression was calm and composed, and there was a gentle smile in his eyes.
Xu Jiaojiao pursed her lips tightly and asked, âYou little⦠You said yes, then you still said youâd wait for me to pursue you! Youâre totally teasing me⦠Why didnât you tell me?â
âIâm the one who should be angry here. How could you forget something so important? And now youâre pointing fingers at me instead?â Qi Shenbai chuckled.
âUhhâ¦â Xu Jiaojiao paused. She had nothing to say to that, so she quickly changed the topic. âThen tell me, why are you suddenly telling me all that today?â
âLike 1 said, 1 changed my mind. 1 donât want to wait any longer.â
After hearing what Xu Zhengyang had said, he did not want to waste another second. He just wanted to gently pull her into his arms.
He did not want to hide it from her anymore..