Chapter 47 - To make up for your distrust of me for so long, consider this...

When Fu Qingli said this, her eyes were too possessive.

Lin Xi instinctively sensed danger and tried to back away, but Fu Qingli grabbed her wrist and pulled her back into his arms: "Don't hide from me, okay? We haven't kissed for days, let's kiss again."

Without giving Lin Xi a chance to refuse, he leaned down and kissed her again.

Actually, Lin Xi didn't want to refuse, but the intensity of the fight earlier had left her breathless, and she was afraid that he would be as wild as before.

Fortunately, Fu Qingli was very gentle this time, exploring the hidden taste inside her lips little by little.

Gradually, Lin Xi fell into his gentle licking, her tongue moving past his lips and teeth, deeply intertwining with his softness.

The strange sensation of her body floating up finally made her murmur softly, "Mmm."

Fu Qingli's breathing suddenly became heavy. Her well-defined fingers moved down her smooth and graceful back, finally lingering at her waistline.

Although it was his first time, he instinctively found Lin Xi's sensitive spots and kneaded them repeatedly.

A tingling sensation coursed through Lin Xi's body, causing her to writhe uncontrollably, which inadvertently pulled her clothes up slightly.

A cool sensation on my waist was quickly followed by a warm palm covering my body, and my body grew hotter and hotter.

Compared to her smooth skin, her slightly rough fingertips slowly moved up her side waist.

What seemed like an attempt to soothe her unease only stirred up a deeper itch in her body and mind.

When the metal buckle was undone, Lin Xi's body trembled involuntarily, and she suddenly woke up, opening her eyes to meet Fu Qingli's dark eyes filled with desire.

Fu Qingli released her lips and slowly kissed along her jawline, his tongue licking and teasing the delicate skin of her earlobe, his words ambiguous: "Xiaoxi, is it okay?"

He asked if it was okay, but his actions didn't stop.

Lin Xi trembled slightly, her words tumbling out incoherently: "I...don't...want to be scared..."

Fu Qingli teased her earlobe, chuckling softly. His deep, magnetic voice was so alluring that it made her even more infatuated: "Don't be afraid, there are no tools in the room. We won't go all the way."

"Then what are you doing, ah—"

Fu Qingli pulled Lin Xi directly onto her body, pressing her waist against her and saying, "Well, you haven't trusted me for so long, this is my compensation."

"Hmm~"

Lin Xi couldn't utter a complete sentence. Her soft lips and tongue were captured by Fu Qingli, who measured and cared for her inch by inch. Her rationality crumbled, leaving only one thought: would the cedar scent on her body be as strong as that on Fu Qingli?

Finally, Lin Xi was carried into the bathroom by Fu Qingli.

He placed her on a towel laid out on the bathroom sink, wrapped his arms around her, squeezed toothpaste onto the toothbrush, and then handed it to Lin Xi.

Lin Xi, who had been hanging her head, finally lifted it from his chest, her face flushed red as if it were about to bleed.

She avoided Fu Qingli's gaze, and gave him a haphazard shove: "Get out, I can manage on my own."

Fu Qingli lowered her head and whispered in her ear, "Weren't your legs weak just now?"

When it ended, Lin Xi didn't even have the strength to stand up. As soon as she moved, she limply and bonelessly fell back onto Fu Qingli.

Fu Qingli was simply stating a fact, but after she finished speaking, she realized that her words were ambiguous, so she quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "I was worried that you might fall."

The more they explained, the more confused they became.

Lin Xi shyly kicked his thigh with her toe, but the force was about the same as tickling him: "No, you should get out of here, I want to take a shower."

"Didn't I take a shower last night?" Fu Qingli said, then realized that she must have had some discomfort, and said "Oh" in sudden understanding.

He reached out and lifted Lin Xi off the sink, making sure she could stand steadily before letting go: "Is it okay? If not, just call me, I'm outside."

"oh."

Lin Xi quickly slipped out of his arms, huddled in a corner, and watched him warily.

Fu Qingli smiled and curled his lips into a smile, a smile that made Lin Xi glare at him again.

Her almond-shaped eyes, though seemingly innocent and alluring, possessed not only no intimidating power but also a captivating charm that stirred the heart and mind.

However, the little girl was embarrassed and annoyed, so it was best not to tease her anymore.

Fu Qingli walked to the door with a hint of regret, about to close it, when she suddenly remembered something, stopped, and said very seriously, "Xiaoxi, those are normal physiological reactions, don't be embarrassed!"

"You're so annoying, get out of here!" Even when she was cursing, her voice was soft and gentle, lacking any force.

The person was kicked out, but Fu Qingli's words kept replaying in Lin Xi's mind, even after she finished showering.

Lin Xi lingered in the bathroom for a long time, only daring to open the door and go out when she felt that she was in the same condition as usual.

Fu Qingli had already knocked on the door to confirm that she was currently taking a shower in the guest room bathroom.

It was just more than twice as long as he usually did.

The sound of rushing water in the bathroom, though no other unusual noises could be heard, still sparked endless imagination.

Lin Xi couldn't believe that Fu Qingli would do such a thing, but because of her guess, her face still turned red uncontrollably.

She hesitated for a moment, feeling too embarrassed to stand outside and listen to him take a shower, so she went back to her room first.

While taking a shower, Lin Xi was still worried about how awkward the scene would be when the two of them lay together that night.

Unexpectedly, the lack of sleep from staying up late these past few days, coupled with the relief of her worries and relaxation, caused her to fall asleep almost immediately upon hitting the pillow, without even waiting for Fu Qingli to return to the room.

When I woke up again, it was already 10 a.m. the next day.

Surprisingly, Fu Qingli, who usually leads a regular life, was lying down with her.

She slept in his arms, his slightly heavy arm around her waist, and her legs resting affectionately on his body.

The two were pressed so close together that their skin could clearly feel his vibrant energy vibrating slightly with his breath.

Although Lin Xi had sensed its outline both last time and last night, she was still frightened by its presence this time.

My mind suddenly cleared, and my body instinctively stepped back, trying to get away from the scorching, intensely noticeable heat source.

The arm around her waist tightened suddenly, pulling her close in an instant. The slight distance they had just created vanished, and they were pressed even closer together.

Meeting Fu Qingli's clear, sleepless eyes, Lin Xi tearfully accused him, "You're pretending to be asleep!"

"No." Fu Qingli lowered her head, her chin gently brushing against her hair. "When I woke up and saw you, I didn't want to get up, so I dozed off for a while longer."

Fu Qingli's biological clock routinely wakes her up at 7:30.

Although the two have been sleeping together these days, and as they wished, they can see Lin Xi's sleeping face every day when they wake up, there is a knot in their hearts between them. It always seems like there is a layer between them, and they cannot be honest with each other.

As a result, they are very cautious in everything they do.

This was the first time since their reunion that the two had truly sat down and relaxed together.

So, when you wake up and see your loved one beside you, time becomes incredibly precious.

Fu Qingli couldn't bear to miss such a peaceful and happy moment, so she opened her eyes and looked at Lin Xi's tranquil sleeping face.

Slowly, drowsiness crept in.

Just as he closed his eyes to take a nap, the person in his arms stirred, wanting to get away.

Naturally, I can't let go.

Fu Qingli lowered her eyes and reached out to stroke Lin Xi's slightly swollen lips: "Does it hurt here?"

Seeing her naturally red lips this morning, Fu Qingli recalled that she had indeed lost control last night.

He had assumed that the reason their relationship had become distant was because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, and that Lin Xi's feelings for him might have been worn away by time.

But little did I know it was because she had a knot in her heart.

Her reaction made him realize that over the years, he not only had deep regrets about that relationship that ended without a trace, but also that he had been thinking of her deeply for the past six years.

The joy and happiness of being in sync with each other gave rise to an infinite possessiveness in him, and also made him hope that his aspirations for the future would come true.

So, what was originally intended to be done slowly, waiting for Lin Xi to accept it both physically and mentally, suddenly became something they couldn't wait for.

The curtains in the room were still drawn, making the light somewhat dim, but it made Fu Qingli's deep eyes appear incredibly gentle and tender. Lin Xi was momentarily drawn in and subconsciously opened her mouth to answer, "It doesn't hurt."

Before he knew it, he had taken Fu Qingli's finger into his mouth while he was talking.

The damp fingertips, the soft touch—Fu Qingli's eyes gradually deepened.

This look in her eyes, though rare, instantly reminded Lin Xi of yesterday's intense encounter.

She instinctively tried to dodge, but he held her waist firmly, preventing her from taking a single step back.

Just as Fu Qingli bent over, Lin Xi's phone, which was on the bedside table, rang.

Fu Qingli clicked her tongue impatiently, reached out and grabbed the phone, only to see it was "Zou Song's" call, so she simply answered it.

"Sister-in-law..."

"What's up?"

Zou Song paused for two seconds before cautiously replying, "Brother Fu, it's 10:30. Have you and your wife gotten up yet? It'll be very hot if we go out to sea any later."

"Okay, from now on." Fu Qingli was about to hang up when she suddenly remembered something and said, "Call Xiaoxi less often in the future."

After saying that, he hung up the phone without any hesitation.

"Beep beep beep—"

Zou Song stared blankly at the busy tone of the disconnected call, feeling utterly bewildered in the wind.

If it weren't for the agreed meeting time of 10 o'clock, and no one replied to Fu Qingli's messages, the three of them had no choice but to play rock-paper-scissors to decide who would make a phone call.

As a result, he had a run of bad luck and lost several games in a row.

But he didn't have the courage to call Fu Qingli, so he had to settle for second best and call Lin Xi, thinking that at least his sister-in-law was gentle and wouldn't give him the silent treatment.

To everyone's surprise, Fu Qingli caught him right away!

He was so angry that he complained repeatedly, "I told you I was still asleep, but you wouldn't believe me! Brother Fu's impatience was practically bursting out of the sky. Did I ruin his plans?!"

Ji Jiali frowned and pointed at Zhou Qi: "There are girls here, watch your words!"

“Hey, I’m an adult! I know all this!” Zhou Qi protested repeatedly.

Ji Jiali couldn't help but reach out and tap her on the head: "Don't you know how to protect yourself?! Don't easily discuss this with men, even if you feel you can trust someone, men aren't that reliable!"

"Oh, I see." Zhou Qi covered his forehead and agreed repeatedly. "But brother, I always feel that Xiaoxi and Brother Fu haven't reached that point yet. The atmosphere between them isn't relaxed enough, and they both seem very cautious."

"Yes, Brother Fu is too afraid of experiencing loss again."

Zou Song suddenly realized something: "I've always been curious, since Brother Fu found his wife a long time ago, why didn't he go to her? I understood a few years ago, it was because he was afraid that he wasn't strong enough and Fu Wenxun would cause trouble again and hurt his wife? But in the last few years, Qingyuan has established a firm foothold in America, so why didn't he go there?"

Upon recalling this, Ji Jiali's pupils contracted, his gaze suddenly became distant, and his voice became somewhat unsteady: "Because my sister-in-law suffers from depression, she experiences severe stress reactions upon hearing Brother Fu's name, and has even had suicidal thoughts."