Chapter 30: Was it fun? Was it exciting?
At this moment, Xin Qi's breathing was a little heavy, her heart skipped a beat, and the muscles in the place where she was being held tensed up subconsciously. The sensation in her waist went up from her tailbone and tingled all the way to her brain, as if fireworks were exploding in her mind.
This was the first time she had taken the initiative to respond to him.
This realization filled him with immense joy and excitement.
Xin Qi knew that if he spoke now, her answer would be the one he wanted to hear.
He was no longer the only one in love; she liked him too.
"Yu Yue..." he tried to speak, only to find that his voice was terribly hoarse.
His Adam's apple bobbed, but he couldn't suppress the restlessness in his heart.
He felt very hot all over, and his face was hot too. Luckily, she couldn't see him.
"Um?"
"nothing."
Xin Qi knew he had to attend the premiere early the next morning, and he couldn't stay tonight, so he could only try to suppress the restlessness in his heart.
Now is not a good time to confess. He should wait until he's done with this busy period, otherwise he feels he might not want to go back to work at all.
"Oh," Yu Yue responded softly, though she was actually a little nervous. She couldn't help it; the man was just too handsome today, and she finally couldn't resist.
Is this what it feels like to like someone? Just a simple hug made her feel a little overwhelmed, her heart was racing, and every pore on her body felt like it was soaking in hot water, so comfortable that she couldn't help but sigh.
"What were you trying to say?"
"I forgot."
"Are we just going to stand here like this?" She felt her legs getting a little weak.
“Then sit down,” Xin Qi said.
"Huh? Ah..." The next second, Yu Yue was lifted up by one hand. By the time she realized what was happening, she was already sitting in his strong arms, her hands tightly wrapped around his neck.
This position made her feel a little embarrassed, but she didn't dare to let go of his arms.
"You...you put me down."
"No." The man refused firmly, not only not letting go of her, but also walking to the sofa and sitting down with a thud.
As the altitude decreased, Yu Yue felt less nervous and a sense of security, as if she were landing on solid ground. However, the current position was even more ambiguous and embarrassing; he... he actually let her sit on his lap!
"Put me down." Yu Yue finally let go of his neck and started punching his shoulder with her little fists.
However, since they didn't have much strength, it didn't hurt them at all.
Although she has gained a lot of strength recently while walking the dog, she is currently in a state where she can't exert much strength at all, and she was even a little unsteady on her feet just now.
Yu Yue didn't understand why this situation had occurred.
She struggled to get up, but the man seemed to possess immense strength and remained completely still.
Those strong forearms held her body tightly; the muscles she had developed while filming action scenes were now coming in handy.
Yu Yue felt helpless and missed the days when the other person was just a little kid, when she at least had a chance of winning.
"Let go."
"I won't let go."
"childish."
"I'm just young... hiss." Xin Qi suddenly gasped, her whole body tensing up, and said in a low, urgent voice, "Don't move!"
"What?" Yu Yue shifted uncomfortably, which elicited another gasp and a low groan from the other person.
"Are you sticking nails in your butt?" Xin Qi pulled her up and held her tightly in his arms, his eyes a little red. "I told you not to move."
"What's wrong with me? Why can't I move?" Yu Yue rolled her eyes. "Who told you not to let go?"
"If you move again, you'll mess up my suit pants." Xin Qi looked a little awkward, and made up an excuse, feeling guilty, saying, "What's wrong with letting me hug you? You're so unwilling."
Yu Yue was also a little embarrassed at this moment, so she didn't notice his abnormality. When she heard him mention suit pants, she subconsciously thought that he might be wearing them for the premiere tomorrow, so she quickly asked, "Is it alright?"
"It's alright." Seeing that she hadn't noticed, Xin Qi breathed a sigh of relief. "There's another set tomorrow."
"Oh, that's all right then." Yu Yue breathed a sigh of relief. "When is your agent coming?"
"In a little while."
"How many 'hundreds' are there?"
“Any amount you want,” he added. “Director Chen said I can just go home tonight, since watching dogs doesn’t require staying overnight.”
Yu Yue responded, but then felt something was off, and then she came to her senses.
"Are you calling me a dog?" she raised her voice, glaring fiercely at him.
Xin Qi chuckled. In his eyes, she looked like a little beast bluffing, both cute and fierce.
He couldn't resist reaching out and flicking the bun on her head. It bounced back with a satisfying bouncy texture, even better than her old braids.
Yu Yue got annoyed, and with a forceful shove, she sat down on his lap. The man immediately bent over and hissed, "Don't move."
"Scared now?" She proudly raised her head.
"I'm scared, I'm scared." Xin Qi said, but suddenly stood up again and lifted her up above his head.
Yu Yue: ? ! !
She screamed on the spot, "That bastard Xin Xiaoqi!!!"
Someone smirked, "Is it fun? Is it exciting?"
"What's so fun about this?! Put me down right now!!!" This is the second time she's said this today, which shows how awful someone is.
"Okay, really, so many girls want this kind of treatment," Xin Qi said smugly, but still obediently put her down a little.
Yu Yue instinctively reached out and hugged the other person, like a koala clinging tightly to a big tree.
"Yu Yue..." He called her name again, his breath falling on her neck, a little ticklish, and a little too ambiguous. Yu Yue subconsciously leaned back.
"What?" she asked impatiently, though she was actually trying to hide her embarrassment.
Xin Qi, that bastard... this position is really terrible, but he's holding her and won't let go.
"I like you." He couldn't help but say it.
Yu Yue's heart skipped a beat, as if the signal had suddenly stopped, and it took a while to recover.
"Why?" she asked. "Why do you like me?"
"There's no why," he said. "I just like it."
"So when did you start liking me?" she asked again.
Xin Qi thought for a moment and recalled, "At the beginning of the first year of junior high school, I came out of the restroom and passed by the girls' area when I saw you save the damsel in distress. I was deeply impressed by that."
"What hero saves the beauty?" Yu Yue couldn't remember at all.
"It was when a girl from the next class was cornered in the bathroom, and you were the only one who stepped in to stop it," he recalled. "At the time, I thought, this girl looks so soft and cute, how could she be so violent? That's when I remembered you."
Yu Yue: ? ?
Are you sure this is a compliment?
Xin Qi chuckled softly, his handsome features appearing especially captivating in the dim light. Yu Yue suspected that even a dog would be mesmerized by this man's smile, let alone a human.
No wonder when Xin Kaixin was a stray in the whole neighborhood, many people were willing to adopt it, but it ignored them all, eating and running away, just like a heartless dog.
As a result, Xin Qi had only been living there a short time when she eagerly followed him around. Sure enough, even dogs can be adorable.
"After that, I kept an eye on you. The girl you saved didn't thank you at all; instead, she became friends with the people who bullied her." Xin Qi's tone was disdainful and a little cold as she said this. "But even after you found out, you weren't angry. You still helped others when they were in trouble. Even though you were scared too, even though you're so small..."
Yu Yue tried hard to recall, and it seemed like there was something like that, but she really couldn't remember the details at all. She never remembered unimportant things.
"Then what?"
“Then I thought, I really want to protect you.” Xin Qi pulled her closer and leaned against the TV cabinet.
The two of them stood nose to nose, breathing the same air and exchanging each other's breath.
The atmosphere was just right; no one could disturb them, not even the dog.
Xin Qi tilted her head slightly and moved closer; she did not flinch.
"So..." His breath drew closer, her reflection filling his dark eyes. No one could escape such a face, not even she. "And your answer?"
"I..." Yu Yue stared at the person so close to her, her mouth suddenly going dry. She had never seen his face so closely before, and for a moment she was stunned.
His eyelashes were thick, but not curled; they were straight and long, just like his stubborn personality.
His skin is also very good. Just like when she edited his photos, no retouching was needed; the straight-out-of-camera photos were so perfect that there were almost no flaws.
His nose was high and straight, his eyebrows sharp, and his jawline rose sharply, tucked behind his ears like a long sword sheathed, giving him a very aggressive look. His exceptionally good bone structure, combined with his delicate features, created an indescribable charm. Beautiful, but not too effeminate; handsome, but not too rugged—everything was just right.
Seemingly unable to wait for her answer, he had already confirmed the answer with his actions.
As he drew closer, his handsome face was magnified countless times, and the shock was palpable; the outcome was predictable.
Yu Yue couldn't escape at all, and couldn't even bear to look away, her attention and mind completely drawn to that damn charming bastard.
He's really cunning. He came to see her right after the event, dressed in a celebrity-like, exquisite makeup and styling that was a complete knockout to ordinary people.
Their breaths grew closer, their breathing more rapid, and they could hear each other's hearts pounding and urging, waiting and yearning.
Finally, just as the two were getting very close to each other and about to touch, the electronic door beeped.
The next second, a tall figure in high heels, carrying large and small bags, appeared at the door.
She made a dazzling entrance, arms outstretched and a joyful expression on her face.
"Ta-da! Surprise!!!"
Yu Yue: ……
Xin Qi: ...
The three of them stared at each other, frozen in place.
After a while, Lin Shiya rubbed her eyes and muttered to herself, "Sorry to bother you, I think I came to the wrong door."
After saying that, she slammed the door shut.
The two people in the room blushed and separated instantly. Just as Xin Qi was about to put her down, the door was opened again.
Lin Shiya still stared wide-eyed in disbelief, muttering to herself, "Am I dreaming? Did I open the door wrong?"
As he spoke, the door was closed again.
This time, Yu Yue and Xin Qi finally came to their senses. Although their faces were flushed and they were a little embarrassed, they had at least calmed down.
Xin Qi put her down on the ground and touched her nose.
"You didn't say your friend would be coming."
"I don't know either," Yu Yue said awkwardly.
This apartment was originally rented by Lin Shiya, so of course she knew the password. No one expected her to suddenly arrive the night before.
It seems like he wanted to give her a surprise.
Well, this surprise instantly turned into a shock.
Finally, the door was pushed open again, revealing only half a head and a pair of bright eyes peeking out from the crack, cautiously examining the situation.
Yu Yue was both annoyed and amused, so she walked over and yanked the door open.
"Come in quickly."
When Lin Shiya saw it was her, she breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest, saying, "You scared me to death! I think I was hallucinating just now. I actually saw you and Xin Qi hugging and kissing."
Yu Yue: ……
"It's probably because I'm going to see his movie premiere tomorrow. I'm so excited right now, all I can think about is that handsome face..." Lin Shiya said as she walked inside. "Have you seen the trailer? His physique is amazing, those pecs, those abs..."
Before she could even utter the word "abs," Lin Shiya stammered, because she saw the handsome guy she had been talking about sitting leisurely on the sofa in the living room, wearing the same suit he had just worn during the live broadcast. He turned his head to look at her, and when their eyes met, he even gave her a polite nod and a smile.
"Oh my god!"
Instantly, a scream echoed throughout the entire neighborhood, even waking up Meili and Kaixin, who were sound asleep and completely unaware of what was happening.
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