The slight bitterness that had just begun to rise in Zhou Qiqi's heart was quickly soothed by his gentle words and the warmth emanating from his body, but she refused to admit defeat easily.
She tilted her chin slightly, her eyes carrying a hint of arrogance, looking just like an untamed, ambitious cat.
"I'm not worried at all!"
Her bright eyes darted around in the dim light, gleaming with a mischievous glint.
"If they don't like someone like me, it's their own fault for being so blind, they're missing out big time! You have no idea, a good daughter-in-law like me is hard to find even with a lantern, and..."
She muttered to herself, her small mouth opening and closing, her full lips glistening with an alluring moisture in the dim light of the bulb, like freshly picked ripe cherries.
Shen Huaichuan didn't hear what she muttered afterward; his gaze was completely drawn to her moving, seemingly sweet lips.
That touch of liveliness and cunning, like a light, fluttering feather, gently tickled his heart, making his throat tighten.
Any words seem superfluous.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and without further hesitation, he cupped the back of her neck with one hand, and with an irresistible force, leaned down and precisely seized that soft spot.
"Hmm..."
Zhou Qiqi's whole bellyful of "philosophies of life" that she hadn't yet uttered were instantly shut down.
The kiss came forcefully and suddenly, carrying an undeniable possessiveness.
At first, Zhou Qiqi subconsciously tried to push against his firm chest with her hands, but that little bit of strength was like an ant trying to shake a tree in front of Shen Huaichuan.
His presence enveloped her, carrying the refreshing scent of soapberry and a unique, intense masculine hormone that instantly drained her of all her strength.
The two struggled and staggered back to the desk.
Zhou Qiqi felt a sharp pain in her lower back from the hard edge of the table, and let out a soft gasp.
Shen Huaichuan immediately noticed, and the arms around her waist tightened instantly, his large hands cushioning her back, separating her from that hard spot.
But this posture prevents him from extending his arms.
He frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with this obstacle.
The next moment, Zhou Qiqi felt a tightness around her waist and her body was suddenly lifted into the air!
Shen Huaichuan suddenly exerted force with his large hand, which was originally supporting her back, and lifted her up steadily with one hand, just like holding a child, and gently placed her on the large desk!
"ah!"
Zhou Qiqi let out a short gasp and instinctively grabbed his shoulders with both hands.
Paper and pencils were swept to the ground, making a slight noise, but no one paid any attention.
The tabletop was slightly cool, the coolness seeping through the thin nightgown, but the heat was intense from the weight of Shen Huaichuan pressing down on her.
His tall frame trapped her firmly between the desk and his burning chest.
Breaths mingled, heart pounded like a drum.
This height allowed Shen Huaichuan to deepen the kiss more freely without having to bend over.
His kissing technique possessed the forceful strength of a soldier conquering territory, yet it also lingered and tenderly in the subtle details.
Zhou Qiqi was so weak from the kiss that she was almost delirious and could only tilt her head back slightly.
The fingers resting on his shoulder unconsciously curled up, wrinkling the fabric of his crisp military uniform.
In a moment of confusion and infatuation, someone's arm accidentally bumped into the long-neglected glass of plum juice on the edge of the table.
"Splash—"
The glass tipped over, and the deep amber liquid spilled out instantly, most of it landing on Zhou Qiqi's nightgown!
My waist and calves were soaked.
"ah!"
The sudden chill jolted Zhou Qiqi fully awake. She gasped and pushed Shen Huaichuan away slightly, looking down at her soaked nightgown.
"Oh no! Everything's wet!"
She struggled to get off the table: "I need to hurry up and change into my pajamas..."
Shen Huaichuan did not let go of her.
His deep eyes were fixed on the soaked fabric.
Under the light, a darker skin tone could be vaguely seen beneath the fabric.
His eyes were like those of a wolf in the dark, leaping with a dangerous and scorching flame.
Instead of letting her go, he leaned closer, his hot breath brushing against her sensitive neck, his voice hoarse beyond belief:
"No need to change it..."
"no!"
Zhou Qiqi persisted, twisting and turning to try and avoid the uncomfortable dampness and stickiness.
"The sugar water sticks to the skin, and it feels even worse after it dries; you have to wipe it off with a damp towel..."
"No need for a towel..."
Shen Huaichuan chuckled softly, a laugh with a magnetic quality that sent chills down Zhou Qiqi's spine.
"I have another way... to help you clean it up."
Before she could finish speaking, Zhou Qiqi felt the world spinning around her!
Shen Huaichuan easily lifted her off the table with his strong arms.
Her gasp was swallowed up by the next, even hotter kiss.
Just a few steps away was the bed covered with pink sheets.
Zhou Qiqi's heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her throat.
Just then, a soft "click" was heard.
The desk lamp on the desk went out.
The entire room was instantly plunged into a darkness that was both unsettling and anticipated.
"Sinking Huaichuan..."
Her voice trembled slightly, without her even realizing it.
She was met with a burning kiss.
The kiss carried undeniable force, yet strangely mixed with an almost reverent patience.
"Don't……"
Zhou Qiqi instinctively tried to curl up, but he held her even tighter in his arms, making it impossible for her to move.
"Shh..."
His breath brushed against her slightly cool shoulder, his voice low and soothing, "I told you, I'll clean it up for you."
Zhou Qiqi's breathing became completely disordered. She felt like a stranded fish, gasping for breath.
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