Chapter 41 Hug, you want to kiss me...

Chapter 41

Lu Yunxin laughed so hard she almost couldn't breathe, and slapped Zhou Maidong's thigh hard.

Lin Ning was surprised by Chu Xingli's answer and laughed until tears streamed down her face.

Even the director didn't know how to control the situation and started laughing along with the assistant director.

As everyone was laughing uproariously, Chu Xingli almost instantly felt Luo Xiaoran's probing gaze upon her.

It was as if they were waiting for me to give a reasonable explanation.

Thinking of this, Chu Xingli suddenly felt as if he had thorns in his back, and his whole body felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.

He wanted to awkwardly explain to Luo Xiaoran, but then he thought that such an explanation would only make him more obvious.

So the matter was dropped.

But Luo Xiaoran in his peripheral vision still didn't give up staring at him, as if he would keep staring like this until he got an answer.

Chu Xingli resignedly closed her eyes and forced her sluggish brain to start working at high speed.

Finally, the moment he opened his eyes again, he thought of a perfect scapegoat—Gu Zezhou.

“Hey, don’t get me wrong, it was that gossip who told me,” Chu Xingli turned to Luo Xiaoran and smiled, “He’s been there, so he knows about it better.”

Luo Xiaoran's expression improved slightly.

It wasn't because he believed Chu Xingli's explanation, but because he was pleased by Chu Xingli's willingness to seriously explain the matter to him.

[Haha, hugs! Who is this gossipy person? It's so pitiful that you've dragged them out to take the blame (doge)]

I reasonably suspect that the gossipy person Hug mentioned doesn't even exist.

[Ranzi: Do you think I believe you?]

[hahaha, I feel like Ranzi suddenly cheered up!]

The most important thing is the attitude behind the hug.

[Ranzi Bro: Oh well, as long as he's willing to put in the effort for me, that's fine o(╥﹏╥)o]

Bao Keming and Qiao Manyun looked at Chu Xingli and Luo Xiaoran with expressions of amusement.

In matters like this, their level of understanding was remarkably consistent.

Surprisingly, Chu Xingli and Luo Xiaoran have quite a few wild side activities in private.

Chu Xingli actually went to a club to have fun behind Luo Xiaoran's back?

"Haha, Xingli, isn't your explanation a bit too lame?" When Bao Keming said this, he surprisingly reached a consensus with Qiao Manyun.

Qiao Manyun didn't dare to say anything directly, but she was subtly mocking Chu Xingli's private lifestyle, which wasn't as glamorous as it seemed on the surface.

Bao Keming became even more smug after receiving Qiao Manyun's approval in his eyes.

Her words were deliberately cutting, her tone mocking: "Xiao Ran doesn't seem to believe your explanation at all. Tell me the truth, when exactly did you go?"

His tone seemed to be for Luo Xiaoran's good, hoping that Chu Xingli wouldn't do anything to betray Luo Xiaoran, but in reality, he was still subtly trying to sow discord between the two of them.

Chu Xingli had long anticipated that after Bao Keming finished making accusations in his mind, he would start to slander her.

As it turned out, he was right.

Upon hearing Bao Keming's words, Chu Xingli smiled calmly and feigned surprise, asking, "Oh? Did you see someone who looks a lot like me at some club?"

Bao Keming: "..."

Chu Xingli also had no intention of letting Qiao Manyun off the hook.

After criticizing Bao Keming, he leaned forward slightly to make sure Qiao Manyun could see him.

"Or perhaps Sister Manyun got a little out of control when she went to a private club one day and her vision blurred?"

Qiao Manyun: "..."

[Hug: Just because my husband is good-tempered when we're together doesn't mean I'll talk to you nicely.]

[Qiao Manyun even seized the opportunity to criticize, it's really hilarious]

Qiao Manyun's slap was a mere resounding one, but Bao Keming's was an even more powerful display of his Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

[Hug: I'm already annoyed.]

[Haha, Bao Keming, why did you provoke him?]

I already guessed which two groups would be going to the vegetable greenhouse to pick vegetables today, haha!

Because Chu Xingli and Luo Xiaoran's group and Lin Ning and Zhu Ji's group were too abstract when playing the game, the director decided to send them to the vegetable greenhouse to pick the ingredients needed for lunch.

Zhu Ji is willing to do anything as long as he can be with Lin Ning.

However, he still wanted to struggle a little.

"Director, do we really have to go to the vegetable greenhouse to pick vegetables?" Zhu Ji's blue eyes were full of sincere doubt. "I don't think Xing Li's duck quacking is wrong. I want to enjoy life at home."

Chu Xingli, who silently packed up his hoe and bamboo basket, was repeatedly subjected to torture: "..."

“It’s fine for Teacher Zhu to want to enjoy life at home,” the director said, using a moral blackmail tactic to persuade Zhu Ji. “Ning Ning has Xing Li and Xiao Ran with her, so there’s no problem.”

Zhu Ji's romantic infatuation is off the charts.

Upon hearing the director's provocation, he no longer cared about enjoying himself and immediately moved closer to Lin Ning, afraid that everyone would leave him behind.

Lin Ning ruffled his curly hair with satisfaction.

Zhu Ji was immediately encouraged and obediently carried a small bamboo basket and a backpack given to him by the production team. He held Lin Ning's hand and followed the staff to the vegetable greenhouse.

"Hug me, give me the basket." Luo Xiaoran reached out and took Chu Xingli's small bamboo basket, holding both of them in his own hands.

Chu Xingli was worried about his hand and hesitated, wanting to take it back.

"It's alright, let's go." Luo Xiaoran shook his head and refused Chu Xingli's gesture, glancing at the corner of Chu Xingli's lips.

When he was kissing me just now, he was momentarily distracted and accidentally bit me a little too hard.

It's still a little swollen.

Chu Xingli followed closely behind the staff and Luo Xiaoran, walking towards the vegetable greenhouse.

He was completely unaware of the look Luo Xiaoran was giving him.

After all, he was also preoccupied with many things on his mind.

However, it wasn't because of the "how a duck quacks" incident, but rather the deep kiss that still left him reeling.

Chu Xingli felt like she was probably going crazy.

During the time between leaving the villa and entering the vegetable greenhouse, he had secretly glanced at Luo Xiaoran's lips several times.

He kept his thoughts to himself, not afraid of being laughed at.

Chu Xingli couldn't help but relive that feeling from time to time.

It's soft, bouncy, and warm to the touch—it feels wonderful.

With such a gentle and reserved personality, his kisses were surprisingly fierce, as if he wanted to tear someone apart and devour them whole.

Was this how they were when they were together before?

"A hug?" Luo Xiaoran noticed that Chu Xingli's pace had slowed down, so he stopped and waited for him.

When Chu Xingli was called by name, she suddenly realized what was happening, looked up at him, and responded blankly, "Huh?"

"Hug me, you're looking at me." Luo Xiaoran's tone was a statement, not a guess.

Chu Xingli swallowed nervously and said tentatively, "Ah? Is that so?"

Luo Xiaoran smiled at him: "Yes, I called you after confirming it."

Chu Xingli's daze was exposed, and she became somewhat flustered for a moment.

She was afraid that Luo Xiaoran would also see through her thoughts.

If Luo Xiaoran really finds out, it will be incredibly embarrassing.

"Ah, I was just a little distracted. Let's go pick cucumbers with Ningning." Chu Xingli quickly changed the subject.

Luo Xiaoran did not move.

Chu Xingli felt that Luo Xiaoran's reaction seemed to have changed.

His eyes changed too.

From being humble and polite to becoming increasingly aggressive.

It was a bit... hard for him to handle.

Chu Xingli raised her eyes and met Luo Xiaoran's deep gaze. Her lips unconsciously tightened, and she subconsciously took a half step back.

"Hug me," Luo Xiaoran said in a low voice, his gaze lowered and lingering on Chu Xingli's full lips, "You want to kiss me."

It is still a declarative sentence.

Chu Xingli was about to be driven crazy by his confident tone.

How did he know?! Did I accidentally blurt out my true feelings?

"I didn't," Chu Xingli stubbornly denied.

Luo Xiaoran didn't speak this time, but looked at him seriously.

It was as if they were considering the veracity of Chu Xingli's answer, or as if they were being tolerant and forgiving, waiting for a child who had lied to admit their mistake.

Just as before.

"You've been staring at me, and you're even biting your lip." Luo Xiaoran narrowed his eyes, not intending to save face for Chu Xingli on this matter.

Saying this will only benefit their relationship.

"I...I...I was just curious, I didn't mean to...kiss." Chu Xingli didn't dare to look people in the eye when she lied.

Luo Xiaoran was standing right in front of him, but he didn't dare to look at Luo Xiaoran's face for even half a second.

“It’s normal to be curious,” Luo Xiaoran always praised Chu Xingli unconditionally and without limits. “Hug has been a curious baby since she was little.”

Chu Xingli took a deep breath: "..."

Isn't this emotional value being given a bit too much?

How come you can praise anything you see?

“There are no cameras here,” Luo Xiaoran put down what he was holding and patiently guided, “If you want to try it again out of curiosity, I’m always happy to go with you.”

Chu Xingli was taken aback by Luo Xiaoran's generous attitude.

He looked up into Luo Xiaoran's eyes, trying to confirm from his gaze whether he was joking.

It turned out that the other party was not joking at all.

"Don't bite." Luo Xiaoran raised his hand and touched Chu Xingli's chin, signaling him to speak.

Chu Xingli was indeed doing what Luo Xiaoran had guessed he was doing.

When nervous, people tend to habitually bite their tongue piercing or lightly tap their canine teeth with it to relieve anxiety.

Luo Xiaoran could tell that Chu Xingli was currently in a distracted state.

He grasped Chu Xingli's two hands and placed them on his shoulders, allowing the other to take the lead.

Chu Xingli understood Luo Xiaoran's meaning.

With a slight lift of her eyes, she could see Luo Xiaoran's pale lips, so close to hers.

Chu Xingli's breathing became erratic, and she quickly looked away to adjust her gaze.

This performance couldn't be clearer.

It was just one step away from victory.

Luo Xiaoran slowly retreated, leaning against the wall behind him to make himself appear more passive, thus reducing Chu Xingli's tension.

As expected, Chu Xingli breathed a barely perceptible sigh of relief.

Luo Xiaoran touched his earlobe, and then, following their old habit of kissing Chu Xingli's nose gently, he kissed the tip of Chu Xingli's nose.

Chu Xingli's shoulders trembled.

He suddenly raised his head.

His lips landed perfectly on Luo Xiaoran's lips.

Curiosity drove him to explore as before.

Following Luo Xiaoran's example, she used the tip of her tongue to pry open the other person's lips and teeth.

The way Luo Xiaoran obediently let him kiss her clearly gave Chu Xingli a great deal of encouragement.

"Hug me, you can bite me," Luo Xiaoran gently coaxed.

Chu Xingli is very obedient and studies very hard.

From the beginning until now, he has always been particularly fond of the elasticity of Luo Xiaoran's lips.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to get Luo Xiaoran to notice his gaze just now because he was being too obvious.

"You can use a little more force," Luo Xiaoran said gently.

Chu Xingli shook her head, her voice filled with worry: "It will hurt."

He had been bitten a little by Luo Xiaoran while they were in the house.

But after the pain subsided, I felt exceptionally good.

Chu Xingli did not say the second half of this sentence.

He was worried that Luo Xiaoran would think he was strange.

This kiss was longer and deeper than the one before.

When Chu Xingli separated, her fingers were trembling slightly, and she could only stand by leaning against a wooden stake in the corner of the greenhouse.

"Don't be nervous, let me hug you."

As usual, Luo Xiaoran gently touched the corner of Chu Xingli's lips with his fingertip, chuckling softly as he comforted him.

"It's normal for adults to have needs."