Chapter 319

Ji Fei was flustered, her mind filled with incoherent thoughts, as if her brain had flown off into outer space.

[Did I actually do something to Qin Xian last night…]

This absurd thought was interrupted before it could fully form by Qin Xian’s actions.

Ji Fei held her forehead and saw Qin Xian blushing deeply, looking at her with an expression that was hard to describe.

Ji Fei forced a dry laugh, “Was it all me?”

Qin Xian pursed his lips, seemingly a bit aggrieved, but nodded silently.

“That must’ve hurt. Why didn’t you resist?” Ji Fei felt even more awkward. No wonder her teeth were sore—Qin Xian’s firm muscles must’ve been tough to bite into.

Ji Fei truly couldn’t understand how she had developed a habit of biting people.

But Qin Xian muttered softly, “You like it…”

It seemed that as long as Ji Fei liked it, Qin Xian wouldn’t resist no matter what she did to him.

[Ahhh, my inner wolf is about to go wild!]

Qin Xian felt uncomfortable hearing this and fumbled to adjust his collar.

[Wait, that’s not right.]

Qin Xian paused, sensing that Ji Fei’s gaze had turned strange.

[If he likes me, and I’ve already done this much, why hasn’t he made a move? Is it because… he’s incapable?]

Qin Xian: “…”

He gave Ji Fei a meaningful look, and in the next second, he flipped her over and pinned her beneath him.

The sudden closeness made Ji Fei’s heart race. Staring at his handsome face just inches away, she stammered, “Wh-what’s going on?”

Qin Xian’s gaze was practically glued to Ji Fei, his deep, magnetic voice overlapping with her memories.

“There’s another reason I didn’t stop you.”

“Huh?”

“I thought there would be more.”

Ji Fei was stunned.

“But after you did what you wanted, you fell asleep.”

Ji Fei instantly realized what he meant.

Qin Xian pressed his forehead against hers, his tone growing more pitiful. “And then, you left me all alone…”

Ji Fei gasped.

[So, I teased him for so long, only to fall asleep afterward…]

“You bullied me,” Qin Xian’s voice came again, completely devoid of his usual domineering aura. Instead, he sounded like a pitiful puppy, making Ji Fei feel like a heartless woman who flirted without taking responsibility.

So, it wasn’t that Qin Xian was incapable—it was her!

Ji Fei forced another dry laugh, feeling the need to say something comforting. “Next time… next time, I’ll make it up to you.”

Qin Xian’s eyes lit up, instantly locking onto Ji Fei. She suddenly felt like prey being targeted by a hunter.

“Now?” Qin Xian’s voice grew huskier, unable to hide his excitement.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Ji Fei could even feel the heat radiating from his body pressing against hers, and a certain part of him was becoming unmistakably noticeable.

Ji Fei immediately choked on her own saliva in nervousness.

She was good at talking big after the fact, and she had no problem acting shamelessly when drunk. But doing something while sober? That was a death sentence for Ji Fei.

Her face turned bright red, and her entire body stiffened involuntarily.

Qin Xian noticed Ji Fei’s discomfort and paused. Quickly regaining his composure, he suppressed his aggressive demeanor, stood up, and smiled reassuringly. “It’s okay, we’ll take it slow. This is fine for now.”

Qin Xian never forced her, and Ji Fei knew that. Seeing Qin Xian head to the bathroom, she realized that someone had spent last night the same way, and her face turned even redder.

Ji Fei couldn’t help but cover her face and giggle, rolling around in the blanket. When she realized what she was doing, she wondered if she had lost her mind.

After that, the Qin family noticed that the atmosphere between the two had changed again.

Ji Fei would unconsciously glance at Qin Xian, and when they sat together, she would naturally lean into his arms. When their eyes met, everyone around could feel the sweetness in the air.

The most ridiculous part was that even when Ji Fei was lazing around at home and Qin Xian was busy at work, they would often keep a video call open. They didn’t necessarily talk much, but they would occasionally exchange a few words.

Naturally, strange rumors began circulating at the company. Some said Qin Xian was henpecked, while others claimed Ji Fei was overly controlling. There were all sorts of stories.

But none of these rumors ever reached their ears.

The Qin family members were constantly excitedly placing bets on when things would finally fall into place.

Meanwhile, Ji Fei felt like she was about to lose her grip. Every night, she would be kissed until her legs went weak by Qin Xian. Even though she had been the one to act shamelessly first, Qin Xian had quickly mastered the art and advanced at an astonishing pace. It seemed that smart people excelled at everything faster than ordinary folks.

Ji Fei didn’t want to fall so quickly. After all, she had seen enough drama to worry about losing herself in his charm and becoming a lovesick fool. To distract herself, Ji Fei, who had always been a couch potato, started actively asking Sister Pei for work.

Their studio was doing well. The two talented women they had recruited were making waves in their respective fields, and it was said that they were soon to receive prestigious awards. As Sister Pei put it, bringing these two on board had made the studio a goldmine.

Sister Pei even suspected that Ji Fei might have been blacklisted by the wealthy elite, which was why she was so bored and wanted to return to the entertainment industry to gossip and judge.

Ji Fei found it hard to explain, but it was true—the high society in their city had been unusually quiet lately, with almost no events.

Was it just a coincidence, or were they avoiding her? Ji Fei suspected the latter, especially since she had noticed that other members of the Qin family were secretly discussing something behind her and Qin Xian’s backs, and their expressions weren’t exactly cheerful.

Once, they even tried to convince her to take Qin Xian on an overseas trip, claiming it was to strengthen their bond as a pre-wedding vacation.

Ji Fei was, of course, baffled.

At some point, Ji Fei had stopped prying into their secrets. After all, they were family, and it was important to respect their privacy.

So, Ji Fei decided to ask directly!

Faced with Ji Fei’s question, the three Qin family members at home looked somewhat uneasy.

Finally, Qin’s Father sighed. “Well, we might as well tell Ji Fei sooner or later. There’s no point in hiding it.”

Qin’s Mom also sighed. “Ji Fei, you probably haven’t noticed, but ever since you came to our family at fifteen, there’s always been a period each year when we’re not home.”

Ji Fei suddenly felt awkward. Now that she thought about it, that did seem to be the case.

The memories she inherited from her past self were mostly about obsessing over Qin Xian. When it came to other people’s matters, she had been indifferent, so her memories were hazy.

Speaking of the memories she inherited, it was quite strange. The memories of her falling head over heels for Qin Xian and relentlessly pursuing him were vivid, but her recollections of her life with her parents before that were blurry, as if obscured by a veil. She could only remember the general outlines.

Even when she tried to recall details, Ji Fei couldn’t remember her biological parents clearly. However, she didn’t dwell on it too much, as the original body had been in a car accident with her parents, so memory loss was a possibility.

Ji Fei snapped back to reality and asked, “So, is it the same reason this time? You’re all going away?”

Qin’s Father replied, “Yes, every year we return to Y City to attend my father’s—their grandfather’s—birthday banquet. However, Qin Xian doesn’t attend.”