On the previous two occasions, Lu Yanting deliberately hid in a relatively conspicuous location, and Qiu Li found him easily each time without much effort. The little girl's cheerful laughter echoed in the living room.

The third time, the little girl started counting again with great enthusiasm.

Just as Qiu Mang was about to find a corner to hide in, her wrist was suddenly grabbed.

She subconsciously looked up at Lu Yanting, only to find the man's eyes deep and his gaze fixed intently on her.

With a slight pull, he dragged Qiu Mang behind the floor-to-ceiling curtains, his tall figure enveloping her in them. The distance between them instantly closed, so close that Qiu Mang could clearly hear Lu Yanting's slightly rapid breathing.

Lu Yanting lowered his head slightly, his warm breath brushing against Qiu Mang's ear as he whispered, "Don't make a sound, stay here with me." His voice was deep and magnetic, carrying an irresistible force.

Qiu Mang felt her heart suddenly race and her cheeks flush slightly. Lu Yanting's warm breath continued to linger around her ear, stirring up the panic in her heart.

Just as Qiu Mang was panicking and at a loss, Lu Yanting suddenly stepped back slightly, his gaze locking onto her eyes, which seemed to burn with flames, as if they wanted to devour her completely. Qiu Mang was rooted to the spot by this intense gaze, unable to move.

The next second, Lu Yanting slowly lowered his head and moved closer to her lips.

Qiu Mang's eyes widened, her mind went blank for a moment, and her body tensed instinctively. When their warm lips were about to touch, her breath caught in her throat, her heart filled with a complex mix of nervousness and anticipation.

Meanwhile, after Qiu Li finished counting, she began searching the entire house. She first ran behind the sofa, but found nothing; then she opened the wardrobe door, but still found nothing.

The little girl tilted her head, blinked her big eyes, and muttered in confusion, "Where did my older sister and older brother go?"

Behind the curtains, the moment their lips touched, Qiu Li's cheerful voice suddenly rang out from outside: "I've come looking for you!"

The sound was like a thunderclap, instantly jolting Qiu Mang out of her daze.

She turned her head away in a panic, her hands instinctively pressing against Lu Yanting's chest, trying to push him away, but her hands were weak and powerless.

Lu Yanting was also slightly taken aback and stopped moving, but his gaze remained lingering on Qiu Mang's face. After a brief pause, he slowly straightened up, but did not let go of Qiu Mang. Instead, he gently stroked her slightly messy hair, as if to comfort her, or as if he was reluctant to part with her.

Qiu Li's footsteps grew closer, and Lu Yanting gave Qiu Mang a deep look.

A deep, husky voice came through, "Remember what you promised me: no matter when, where, or what position I suggest, you must cooperate with me."

Then, the man quickly turned around, strode out from behind the curtains, and deliberately pretended that he had just been discovered while hiding.

"Little girl, you've found me again!"

Qiu Mang leaned against the curtains, Lu Yanting's words still echoing in her ears. She raised her hand to gently touch her burning cheeks, her heart still pounding in her chest.

Qiu Li's laughter pulled Qiu Mang back to reality. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and slowly walked out from behind the curtains.

She deliberately avoided Lu Yanting's gaze and walked towards the sofa, feigning composure.

"Sister, did you make fruit salad? I'm starving, let's eat!" Qiu Li stared at the brightly colored fruit salad on the table, her eyes sparkling with joy, and said in a clear voice.

"You're hungry so soon?" Qiu Mang was slightly taken aback and asked softly with a hint of surprise.

Qiu Li nodded emphatically and replied in a childish voice, "Yes, sister, playing hide-and-seek is so tiring, I need to replenish my energy quickly."

As the little girl spoke, she climbed onto the stool using both her hands and feet, her little legs swinging in the air, her excitement evident.

"Okay, you eat first. I'm not hungry yet. I'll eat later." Qiu Mang said as she gently pushed one of the fruit salads in front of Qiu Li, a doting smile on her lips.

The little guy immediately picked up a spoon, scooped up a piece of fruit, and put it in his mouth, eating with great relish, his cheeks puffing out like a greedy little squirrel.

Not long after, Qiu Li's eyelids began to droop, and she slowly closed her eyes, accompanied by soft, gentle snoring.

Qiu Mang's eyes widened in surprise. How could she have fallen asleep so quickly?

With Qiu Li asleep, only Qiu Mang and Lu Yanting remained in the room. Their eyes met, and the atmosphere suddenly became subtle.

Qiu Mang's thoughts drifted back to what Lu Yanting had said behind the floor-to-ceiling curtains, like an uncontrollable kite.

"Remember your promise to me: no matter when, where, or what position I suggest, you must cooperate with me."

The warm breath seemed to still linger in his ear, teasing Qiu Mang's cheeks until they instantly burned like fire.

She walked somewhat awkwardly to Qiu Li's side, carefully picked her up, her eyes darting around nervously, avoiding Lu Yanting's gaze.

Finally, he stammered, "Mr. Lu, um, my sister is asleep, so... let's leave it at that for today. You should go home now!"

Qiu Mang carried Qiu Li back to the room, gently covered her with a blanket, and then came out.

But they found Lu Yanting still sitting leisurely on the sofa, leaning back comfortably, showing no intention of getting up and leaving, with a faint smile on his face.

What did I just say?

Lu Yanting's lips curled up, forming a playful arc.

Qiu Mang naturally understood what he meant. She was flustered, but she tried to remain calm and said, "Mr. Lu, my sister is still here. It's really inconvenient right now."

Lu Yanting stood up and slowly walked to her, his tall figure looming over her.

The man leaned down slightly, his angular face gradually approaching until his warm breath gently brushed against her ear.

"Isn't there another room?" The man's voice was seductive and dangerous.

Qiu Mang felt a surge of electricity coursing through his body, and his body tensed up instinctively.

Before she could react or even close her eyes, the man's slightly cool lips pressed down, forcefully kissing her lips.

At this moment, Qiu Mang stood awkwardly at the door of Qiu Li's room. She subconsciously wanted to escape, but the man's hand was like an iron clamp, quickly and forcefully gripping the back of her head, making her unable to move.

The next second, the man deepened the kiss, stretched out his long arm, easily picked her up, and strode towards another room.

His kissing skills were superb, and Qiu Mang quickly succumbed to the kiss.

Qiu Mang felt her mind go blank. Her rational defenses crumbled rapidly under the overwhelming onslaught. She involuntarily closed her eyes, letting the man's kisses fall like fine raindrops on her cheeks, neck, and any part of her body.