(7 Fresh Coins) Chapter 17 (Part 1): Intertwined Dreams and Reality

Half-asleep, the figures flickering before his eyes fueled an overwhelming rage within him. Lian Sheng, Yao Jinghan, that traitorous cadre… none of them could escape. How dare they do such a thing! They must pay the price! This thought swirled in Si Qiang's mind. Suddenly, he realized Xiao Yan was still in their hands… So, where was he now? He abruptly opened his eyes.

The next second, he froze completely. Less than 5 centimeters from his face was a man's face—a man's face that had appeared countless times in his dreams, a face that almost burst his heart.

It was Xu Qi. Si Qiang stared wide-eyed at his peaceful sleeping face. No, it couldn't be. How could that man appear before him so easily? And sleep so peacefully right in front of him?

Wait, something seems to have happened before...? Did this person say something? Did they like me...? And... did they kiss me?

Si Qiang's tense nerves suddenly relaxed. Xu Qi gently kissing him, Xu Qi whispering "I like you," Xu Qi sleeping peacefully beside him—it was all just a dream. He had dreamt of Xu Qi countless times, experiencing despair, pain, and occasionally joy and happiness—though reality was so cruel, surely that couldn't stop him from finding solace in his dreams? But unlike before, this dream was far too beautiful.

Since it's a dream, then a little...indulgence is alright, isn't it? Si Qiang slightly curved her lips, a sweet yet bittersweet smile spreading across her beautiful face. She slowly approached the man, gently stroking his captivating face as if handling a rare treasure. His chiseled features, his striking eyebrows, the cold, sharp eyes hidden beneath his tightly closed eyelids, his straight nose, his sensual thin lips, and even the cold words uttered from those lips—every feature was utterly irresistible to women. This man had never lacked lovers, nor had he ever truly cared for anyone—except for his younger brother. Unfortunately, Si Qiang was one of those infatuated with this man, and deeply, hopelessly, trapped in his affections.

Gazing longingly at that handsome, charming face, the warmth of his fingers on her skin making Si Qiang feel her heart pounding. This was the man she loved so deeply, the man she desperately wanted, the man she had tried so hard to obtain but could never have. How could she possibly make him hers?

Suddenly, he heard a cold snort. Before he could even panic, the man's lips pressed down on his, taking his breath away.

Xu Qi took the opportunity to roll over and pin him down, forcefully invading his half-open mouth with his tongue, expertly licking and sucking, while one hand rubbed between his fair and smooth face and delicate earlobe, instantly escalating the passionate atmosphere.

Si Qiang offered no resistance, letting the other kiss and caress her at will. She simply stared intently at the man with her beautiful cat-like eyes, as if afraid she would wake from this wonderful dream at any moment. In the man's half-closed eyes, his dark pupils seemed to sparkle with brilliant starlight, and his soft lips were as hot as fire, instantly intoxicating her. She reached out and tightly embraced the man's strong, muscular waist, responding passionately to his advances.

This was the happiest and most blissful moment of his life. A dreamlike experience, passionately kissed and caressed by his beloved, as if he truly possessed him—please, don't let him wake up! If possible, please let him never wake up! Let him...drown in his arms until he dies! Si Qiang prayed aloud in his heart, with an unprecedented devotion.

"What's with that expression?" Xu Qi finally released him, her brows furrowed, her lips slightly parted as she breathed heavily. "Don't you know you have to close your eyes when you kiss?"

Si Qiang stared at him blankly. Such a vivid expression... he had never seen it on the face before him.

Xu Qi finally realized something was wrong. He sat up slightly and patted the man's face: "Are you stupid?"

He actually woke up earlier than Si Qiang, but then realized she was also showing signs of waking up. For some reason, he panicked and just closed his eyes, pretending to be asleep. But all she did was keep touching his face, making him feel incredibly uncomfortable. In a moment of desperation, he kissed her. Although he maintained a composed facade, his heart was pounding, and he was trembling violently—damn it! He was acting like a complete virgin! He couldn't stand himself. But Si Qiang's reaction was off, which made him uneasy—after all, she hadn't shown any clear intentions last night.

Of course, he couldn't let anyone know his feelings; he could only hide them in this way.

Author's Note:

...Is it because I haven't been updating frequently enough that I haven't been leaving comments? (！＿！)...

Working hard to type!