Chapter 24 (Major Revision) Kiss Mark

When her chin was gripped, the man's scent assaulted her relentlessly.

Cheng Hexi was still oblivious to the situation, but You Yue keenly noticed this and suddenly stopped, his wildness and aggression vanishing instantly.

For some inexplicable reason, my rationality returned for a fleeting moment.

He was giving Cheng Hexi time to refuse, or giving her an attitude of permission.

Their lips were almost touching, their breaths mingling.

Cheng Hexi noticed that Shanshan was drunk, but she didn't keep him waiting for long. With her eyes lowered, she took the initiative to kiss his lips.

The lips were warm, and it was impossible to tell whose heartbeat was deafening.

You Yue's previous gentlemanly demeanor and concession vanished in an instant.

Unlike the half-hearted kiss in Kisscam, his actions this time were as assertive as his personality.

After a brief kiss, his tongue pried open her lips and invaded her mouth, entwining with her tongue.

The curve of the man's shoulders and back was incredibly sexy, and she tasted the sweet wine between her lips.

Cheng Hexi's entire attention was focused on the kiss, and without realizing it, she let out a gasp.

One of her hands was held in You Yue's palm, and the other hand had nowhere to go, so she could only put it on his broad shoulder and back.

Her hands gradually tightened, beneath which lay the man's taut muscles.

“You Yue…” Cheng Hexi called his name between kisses.

Her voice was so soft and low that she could hardly recognize herself.

Their lips parted briefly, but their breaths remained mingled.

You Yue tilted his head, looking at the person in front of him whose lips were slightly red and swollen from being kissed. He reached out and gently rubbed them with his fingertips, his gaze tender.

The next instant, he suddenly exerted force with his arm, using this convenient posture to lift Cheng Hexi up with one hand, and with the other hand he didn't forget to lift her high heels and carefully place them in the entryway cabinet.

You Yue could easily carry her with one arm.

Cheng Hexi felt her heart pounding wildly and guessed that her heart rate might have reached 150 or even more.

The man used his foot to pry open the bedroom door, then lifted her legs with one hand and held her waist with the other, pressing her down onto the bed to continue their deep kiss.

This is his room from last night. They didn't call room service today, so no one cleaned it. Everything is still the same as it was this morning.

Youyue has good habits; he makes his bed after getting up early.

The sheets on his bed, which had been smooth the night before, were now a mess after just a few kisses.

Cheng Hexi was wearing a black long dress with a side slit today. Her skin looked even whiter against the black background, and her long, shapely legs were exposed to the air when they kissed.

Her eyes were shimmering, and the mole at the corner of her eye became even more noticeable; she had long since lost her usual clear-headedness and rationality.

You Yue knelt on one knee on the bed, met her gaze, and quickly looked away, suppressing the urge to kiss the mole.

My thoughts are on the verge of spiraling out of control.

He rose slightly, his breathing heavier than usual, his fingertips taut, as he helped the person beneath him straighten her skirt.

The long, bare legs were once again covered by the fabric of the skirt.

Cheng Hexi's waist went limp; she had no strength left after that intense kiss. She closed her eyes, then opened them again, and bent her legs.

All of You Yue's efforts were instantly wasted.

Before this, he had never known that his self-control, which he was so proud of, was such a fragile thing, and that his rationality could collapse so easily.

His emotions were so easily manipulated.

All it takes is one action from her.

He moved his hand away from her legs and placed it on the side of the person beneath him's face. You Yue's voice was a little hoarse as he called her name.

"Cheng Hexi".

Previously, You Yue had always appeared nonchalant, but now he leaned down, his gaze deep and imposing.

The man's large hand gently covered the side of her face, almost obscuring it.

You Yue didn't use any force, but his tone was deep and his eyes were unfathomable as he asked her, "Are you conscious?"

In this context and atmosphere, a slight shift in meaning makes it easy to understand his point.

Cheng Hexi knew she wasn't quite sober, but that was because of the kiss, not because of alcohol.

Her legs slid down the man's waist, and her hands no longer wrapped around his neck.

She looked up at the man on top of her and said, "Please ask me a different question."

You Yue resignedly closed his eyes, and before his rationality collapsed, he went along with her wishes and asked in a different phrasing: "May I?"

She finally smiled.

Pulling You Yue's body closer together, Cheng Hexi didn't kiss him, but instead went to unbutton his shirt.

She bought this shirt; she fell in love with it at first sight because it perfectly matched her personality, as if it were a shirt that perfectly suited her.

I thought he wouldn't wear it, but he seemed to really like it.

Thinking of this, Cheng Hexi still managed to muster a bit of nerve to say, "What time is your flight tomorrow morning? Shall we go get a suit made tomorrow morning?"

This morning, while she was helping You Yue adjust his tie clip, she suddenly realized that she really liked how neatly and handsomely he looked.

Very sexy, very pleasing to the eye.

Two buttons were undone, revealing the man's warm, firm chest to her.

The safety buckle was now hanging down on her chest.

You Yue's warm hand touched her skin, and he leaned down to bite her lips, saying in a low voice, "Don't get distracted."

"We'll talk about it once you can get up."

Cheng Hexi turned her head away, her face flushed, a hint of barely perceptible tension creeping in.

She was used to being assertive, and even lying in bed like this, she was unwilling to show any weakness, and even ordered You Yue to help her take off her earrings.

"It's too heavy..."

You Yue stopped moving, closed his eyes, ignored his physical reactions, held her in his arms, and focused on serving her.

Mr. You had never done anything like this before. Under the direction of the person in his arms, he first removed the earplugs and asked her if it would hurt when he pulled out the ear needles.

Cheng Hexi smiled and said no.

The fervor hadn't subsided, but she had gotten a brief respite during this time.

The man carefully removed her earrings and placed them on the bedside table.

Then, he pressed the person in his arms down and kissed her again.

You Yue grabbed her waist and pulled her body upwards, using the position to bend over and flip over the condom.

After that, he opened the box, took out one, and handed it to Cheng Hexi.

Cheng Hexi took it and watched as the man on top of her took off his shirt and threw it off the bed.

You Yue's muscles are smooth and sexy. Although I had guessed that he had a good physique, I didn't find it as impactful as it is now.

She pursed her lips and was kissed again.

You Yue's eyes were like those of someone looking at prey, with an aggressive look mixed with a subtle tenderness.

Clothes were scattered haphazardly on the carpet, and the man's warm hand touched her smooth waistline directly.

He leaned down, and the safety buckle landed smoothly on Cheng Hexi's neck, the warm jade sliding down her skin along the movement of his lips and tongue.

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As soon as I regained consciousness, the discomfort in my body returned before my reason could.

After a rainy night in Manhattan, the weather cleared up. Only one layer of the double-layered curtains was drawn in the room, but it was enough to block out the glaring sunlight.

Cheng Hexi slowly opened her eyes, looked at the ceiling, and felt the abnormality in her body.

It wasn't that it was extremely uncomfortable, but it was definitely different from usual.

You Yue usually seems arrogant and haughty, giving off an inexplicable sense of asceticism, but he's surprisingly active in bed. I don't know where he gets so much energy and stamina.

She had no idea when she fell asleep, only remembering waking up once in the bathroom.

She got to fully enjoy the bathtub she couldn't get to the night before last.

Looking around, Cheng Hexi realized she wasn't sleeping in You Yue's room, but in her own bedroom. The bedroom she remembered was in a terrible mess; she wondered if he had tidied it up.

But he gave her a thorough bath, dried her hair, and changed her into a bathrobe.

As for how she slept, Cheng Hexi had no idea, nor did she know when he left; the area around her was cold.

My phone shows that it's past noon local time, so if I get up now I can catch the tail end of the hotel lunch.

She actually slept until this time.

By touching her phone, Cheng Hexi saw the hickey on her shoulder.

Because of her constitution, her skin reddens easily, and these marks don't fade quickly. The alcohol in her body has been completely metabolized through sweat and sleep, but these love marks are etched on her skin, reminding her of what she did last night.

Although You Yue is quite energetic, he is not as assertive in bed as he usually is; instead, he is very service-oriented.

Aside from his penchant for leaving marks, I don't see any flaws in his behavior last night.

Cheng Hexi remembered that You Yue had said he would be flying this morning. She didn't ask for the specific time, but guessed that he should have already arrived at the airport. If the departure time had been earlier, he might have already boarded the plane.

There were no messages on my phone.

Last night, in a state of confusion and passion, Cheng Hexi knew she was somewhat drunk, but she also knew what she was doing. However, she couldn't tell whether it was a case of being bewitched or a lack of willpower.

She got up, lifted the thin blanket, sat on the edge of the bed, and pulled aside her robe to check her body. Unsurprisingly, she found red marks on her waist and between her legs.

Just then, the door was gently pushed open a crack.

The culprit behind those red marks walked in, its gentle gaze landing on the bed.

As if unaware that she had woken up, he showed a moment of surprise when their eyes met.

It seemed he had come many times before, but this time he finally met her gaze.

The man was wearing a white shirt with only the top button undone. He wore a watch on his left wrist, and his cuffs were slightly rolled up, concealing his sexy muscles and lines.

They both remember how they lost control in bed last night, dressed so abstinently today.

When Cheng Hexi saw him, she was a little surprised and turned her head away to pull up her bathrobe.

It turns out he hadn't left.

You Yue also gentlemanly looked away.

She couldn't bring herself to expose her body to him, even though they had done it countless times the night before and he had explored every inch of her body.

The man moved closer and asked, "Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"

Last night, while bathing her, Youyue saw these hickeys and finger marks, and unusually, she took the initiative to reflect on herself.

Unexpectedly, the fever hadn't subsided by noon.

"……fine."

Cheng Hexi stood up, her bare feet touching the carpet. Her legs still felt sore and numb, and her voice was a little hoarse, completely lacking the clarity she had during her speech yesterday.

The carpet only extended to the bedroom doorway. Upon seeing this, You Yue told her to sit down first, then turned around, went out to get slippers, and returned, kneeling once more beside her on one knee.

The slight intoxication and intense desire had faded, and she couldn't let You Yue do these things for her like she had last night when he took off her earrings. She couldn't help but pull her foot back slightly.

You Yue easily wrapped his arm around her ankle, glanced at her, but didn't say anything.

After last night, she couldn't resist his gaze for the time being, so she relaxed and let him be.

The intimate physical contact brought them an unforgettable pleasure. Her gaze drifted over the smooth lines of the man's forearm, and she was lost in thought for a moment.

But until the very end last night, You Yue did not tell Cheng Hexi the reason for the scar on her forehead, nor did she say why she was suddenly so down.

Cheng Hexi turned her head away and asked about the important matter: "Didn't you say we were going to fly this morning?"

“Okay,” You Yue helped her put on her shoes, straightened up, and the two walked out of the bedroom together: “I’m waiting for you to wake up.”

He actually changed his flight.

Cheng Hexi walked towards the kitchen, and upon hearing this, her gaze paused, feeling once again enveloped by his gentlemanly manners and thoughtfulness.

You Yue walked behind her, leaned against the door, his hands in his pockets, and watched her drink more than half a glass of water in one gulp.

He fed her water while they were making love last night, and she still asked for water when she was half asleep.

It was his oversight; he should have left a glass of water by the bedside for her to wake up.

After thinking for a while, You Yue finally asked her, "What do you want to eat?"

Breakfast had been prepared twice, but she had been sleeping the whole time, so You Yue didn't prepare lunch in advance, afraid it would get cold.

Cheng Hexi has now completely lost interest in greasy and spicy food, and doesn't want to bother eating hard food, so she ordered creamy pasta.

"Have you got a meal yet?"

"Not yet," he said. "I ate this morning."

Cheng Hexi couldn't help but wonder, he went to bed later than her, so why did he wake up so early?

You Yue sent a message asking people to prepare according to her requirements, and then began to think about her to-do list.

I just spoke with Qi Xuan. He has two meetings to attend after returning to the company, and several dozen documents need to be signed. He has to leave soon.

The people on the island had no idea what he was thinking.

Cheng Hexi finished drinking the water in her glass and called his name.

You Yue looked up at her.

He styled her hair himself; it was soft and had a subtle fragrance.

You Yue heard her say, "Last time we said we'd discuss the wedding when I got back from my business trip..."

He had never forgotten, but guessed that Cheng Hexi had long forgotten, so he was somewhat surprised when she brought it up.

Cheng Hexi hadn't forgotten either; she had discussed it with the old lady later, but her grandmother said to let them decide for themselves.

She continued, "I don't really want to have the wedding this year. Can we talk about it next spring?"

You Yue couldn't tell if she didn't want to do it or simply didn't like it, but she didn't ask any further questions. After a pause, she replied, "Okay."

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Author's Note: A relevant question based on this chapter's plot: Is it "can coax endlessly" or "can coax until it stops"?

Xi: ...I'll coax you and make you stop.

Yue: Yes, that's how it is for now.