NOVPUBChapter 73: 73, Like Jelly (Second Update) _1
Chapter 73: 73, Like Jelly (Second Update) _1
Her light eyelashes cast a shadow, hiding the storm beneath her eyes, her innermost thoughts inadvertently slipped out in a murmur.
“Can we really be like this, you and I?”
Quan Jingwu lowered his head, his thin lips brushed her forehead, his voice loud and cocky, “If I say it’s possible, then it’s possible.”
His slightly cool kiss imprinted her forehead, a chilling sensation seeped into her mind, her body stiff in his embrace, unable or unwilling to stir.
The man’s cold and domineering aura rushed at her from all directions, enveloping her, yet at this moment, she felt completely at ease.
Mysteriously lifting her hand, hesitating for several seconds, she let her slender arm rest on his waist, slowly wrapping around him.
This was her first time taking the initiative, the first time she ever held him.
Realizing the movement of the person in his arms, the smile on Quan Jingwu’s lips became even more pronounced, even more dazzling.
“Xiaojing!” She softly called.
Quan Jingwu’s eyes were brimming with mirth while he stroked the top of her head, responding with a sound, his heart expecting a confession from her.
“I’ve got something to tell you.”
“Hm?”
“It’s getting late, you should go.” Her soft voice said lightly, with a hint of an almost imperceptible laughter.
Quan Jingwu’s handsome face turned dark as if a bucket of cold water was dumped over him from head to toe.
Cold to the bone!
He gritted his teeth, “Is that what you wanted to tell me?”
Jian Qing let go, escaping his embrace, “Hmm, what else would it be?”
This late, what else could he expect? To be asked to stay for a cup of tea?
A frustrated Quan Jingwu, not willing to give up, asked again, “Are you sure there’s nothing else you want to say to me?”
Jian Qing looked at him, thinking, said, “I will ask you over for tea another day. I don’t sleep well if I drink it this late.”
She was amused by his disgruntled expression. He was the one who couldn’t sleep.
Quan Jingwu stared at her serious face, wanting to pry open her head to see her mind’s construction—was she genuinely clueless or pretending to be.
“Let’s go, I’ll walk you to the door.”
Jian Qing grabbed his hand, dragging him to the door. As she turned around, a fleeting grin tugged at the corners of her mouth.
“What happened?” Jian Qing looked back at him, he was sluggish, not moving.
This person had just experienced the sensation from heaven to hell, feeling dejected, hence he wasn’t quick to be ushered out of the door.
Quan Jingwu allowed her to drag him, resisting all movements as his deep purple-black eyes pursued her with a trace of resentment. Jian Qing, despite herself, shot him a smile.
Doesn’t he look like a child who just got denied candy?
“Hurry, I am so sleepy. If I don’t wake up tomorrow, don’t bother to trouble me over to the company.” Jian Qing retreated back, patted him on his face. Anyone else witnessing this scene, their eyes would have popped out.
The big bad, domineering Jingwu sire, also had days when he was pressured and threatened, and unfortunately, there was no way to retort against her.
He grasped her hand relunctantly, Quan Jingwu dropped his gaze to her smiling visage, his lips couldn’t help but curl up.
Never mind, there are many days ahead. 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝒑𝙪𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝙢
Rushing to court your wife, doesn’t need to be done in a hurry.
“Let’s go.”
Jian Qing escorted him to the door, waving a nonchalant goodbye to him, “See you tomorrow.”
After saying those words, she turned to leave.
She thought she was walking away, but her wrist was gripped by a nonnegotiable force. With a tug, she suddenly found herself in his familiar embrace.
“Hey, you––”
Jian Qing didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. She thought of berating him again. Upon lifting her head, her lips were sealed by his, the aroma of the man’s cologne invading her senses.
Her head momentarily spun with dizziness as she felt lightheaded.
Up close, her adorable reaction fell into his gaze, a smile danced in Quan Jingwu’s eyes. He had desired to do this for a long time.
Like jelly—so soft!
The dragonfly-like peck was brief. Jian Qing blinked, pushing him away with force.
Did she and him just…
Kiss?
Quan Jingwu set his gaze on the shiny kiss-bruised lips, his eyes darkening immediately.
The soft touch of those scarlet lips lingered in his mind, traveling with his bloodstream to his scalp. It was a ticklish feeling, like having a tiny hook scratch at his heartstrings, plaintiff and unbearable, yet he craved for more.
He desired to do it again.
Before her pesky fury erupted, Quan Jingwu quickly made a peace offering. “Sweetheart, this was just a goodnight kiss. See you tomorrow.”
Ruffling her hair, Quan Jingwu with his heart content, turned around to return to his car.
The sound of the sports car’s engine jolted her from her daze. By the time Jian Qing came back to her senses, all she could see was a vanishing car.
The heat from her ears spreading to her cheeks, Jian Qing gritted her teeth. He had tricked her once again, even daring to take advantage of her.
Xiaojing, you sly wolf, you dirty rascal,
Under the street lamps, the sports car’s shadow disappeared. Jian Qing cursed Quan Jingwu under her breath, and reentered the house.
Seeing Xiya sprawled haphazardly on the couch, shaking her head with a chuckle – the whole time they’d been so noisy, not a peep out of her.
She must have been thoroughly drunk tonight.
After taking Xiya back to her room, Jian Qing freshened up, after a long night of drama, she was exhausted. Her head had just hit the pillow when her phone rang.
Seeing the incoming call, Jian Qing sighed in exasperation at these two enemies.
