Chapter 66 Kiss
Xia Qianqian looked at Lu Zheng's well-defined profile. This man perfectly matched her imagination of her husband in almost every aspect.
Calm, reliable, responsible, and with a wildness that captivated her.
However, she didn't expect that even he couldn't accept her sharp and even somewhat "ruthless" side.
The light in Xia Qianqian's eyes dimmed instantly.
She loosened her grip on Lu Zheng's hand, her fingertips icy cold.
Since he has already given his answer with silence, let's just leave it at that. Anyway, they're not married yet, and there's still time.
She now has her own paradise; if this man truly cannot accept her, then so be it. A resolute glint flashed in her eyes, as if she were making a difficult but unavoidable decision.
Just then, Lu Zheng suddenly lowered his head, his gaze fixed intently on her. His eyes were as deep as the sea, churning with emotions she couldn't understand, yet without a trace of disgust or reproach.
He reached out and gently stroked Xia Qianqian's nose with his fingertip, the gesture carrying a hint of doting affection and helplessness: "What are you thinking about? Are you angry?"
Hearing Lu Zheng's gentle question, Xia Qianqian paused for a moment, then shook her head, trying to suppress the bitterness in her heart: "I... I don't expect you to accept me as I am, how about we—"
Before he could finish the sentence, Lu Zheng's lips pressed against his without warning.
It wasn't a passionate kiss, but it carried an irresistible tenderness and power, and the warm touch instantly spread throughout my body.
Xia Qianqian's face felt as hot as if it had been set on fire with kerosene, and her mind went completely blank.
Her heart was pounding wildly in her chest, the "thump thump thump" sound so loud that she herself felt it was deafening.
She had clearly made up her mind to "part amicably," but her body was so uncooperative that she was easily aroused by his kiss.
Feeling his heart pounding so hard it felt like it was about to burst out of her throat, Xia Qianqian's cheeks burned, and even her ears turned bright red. She felt a mix of shame and indignation: Could he have heard it too?
This is so embarrassing!
Xia Qianqian was both ashamed and angry. She suddenly pushed Lu Zheng away, and Lu Zheng took a half step back, his eyes still dazed from the kiss.
"Bang!" The door slammed shut.
Xia Qianqian locked herself in the room as if she were fleeing, leaning against the cold door, her chest still heaving.
She didn't even notice the fleeting look of surprise in Lu Zheng's eyes outside the door, nor the fact that he didn't have time to reach out and stop her.
Lu Zheng stared blankly at the closed door in front of him, the door panel still seemingly warm from her fingertips.
It took him a while to realize that he had actually angered her.
He rubbed his temples in frustration, cursing himself inwardly: Damn it! I should never have teased her!
Just now, it wasn't that he didn't want to answer, but he was angry that she didn't trust him at all.
He likes her and is willing to make her his wife, which means he is willing to accept everything about her—her intelligence, her resilience, her kindness, and her sharp and ruthless nature at this moment.
This is an integral part of her, vibrant and real.
But she actually asked such a question, as if he were one of those superficial people who only loved her docile appearance.
That's why he deliberately didn't answer immediately, but he didn't expect this little woman to be so temperamental, and she directly shut him out.
Lu Zheng looked at the door panel and sighed helplessly, but it was indeed his fault.
The fleeting sadness in Xia Qianqian's eyes just now overwhelmed his reason with heartache, and he instinctively kissed her, wanting to use his warmth to dispel the gloom in her eyes.
He got so caught up in the kiss that he forgot to explain himself first, and now look what happened...
Looking at the closed door, a doting smile involuntarily appeared in his eyes.
This personality of his is really... becoming more and more to his liking.
Inside, Xia Qianqian leaned against the cold door, her mind a jumbled mess. The resolute determination she had just felt was gone, replaced by waves of regret.
She had to admit that she truly liked Lu Zheng; she liked his strong arms, his scent, and the warmth of his embrace.
I shouldn't have pushed him away. Forget about feelings or love, I had to get him in my mouth first! I finally had this opportunity, why did I back down at the last minute?
Now that things have turned out this way, how could she possibly open the door and go to him right now?
Just as she was struggling with her inner conflict, Lu Zheng's voice suddenly came from outside the door.
"Shallowly".
Lu Zheng's voice was as deep and pleasant as ever, easily touching her heartstrings.
Hearing this, Xia Qianqian's blush, which had just faded, instantly returned, and even her ears burned.
She took a deep breath, trying to suppress the panic in her heart, and deliberately put on a serious face: "What is it?"
Lu Zheng's voice carried a hint of urgency: "It's nothing serious, I just wanted to tell you that the night air is cool, so get some rest."
He paused, then added, "Also... don't be angry with me, okay?"
"I want to tell you that no matter what, it's still a part of you. I love you, Qianqian, I love everything about you."
Xia Qianqian's heart skipped a beat.
These words were like a thunderclap, shattering all her unease and pretense.
So that's what he meant.
Silence fell inside the door.
Lu Zheng knew she had taken his words to heart, and a smile appeared on his lips as he stood guard at the door, waiting for Xia Qianqian to figure things out.
"Open the door, Qianqian," he softened his voice, with a hint of pleading, "I won't feel at ease if you don't open the door."
Xia Qianqian struggled internally, but in the end, she couldn't help but ask, "You're not lying to me?"
"Why would I lie to you! Open the door, I can prove it to you!"
Although Xia Qianqian couldn't see Lu Zheng, hearing his urgent yet somewhat naive tone, an image inexplicably appeared in her mind—he seemed to have turned into a big wild wolf wagging its tail, its eyes burning with desire.
Could it be... that he really...
The next second, with a soft click, the door opened.
Xia Qianqian stood behind the door, her face still flushed, but her eyes were surprisingly bright. She didn't speak, but simply stretched out her slender fingers, gently hooked Lu Zheng's collar, and pulled him down slightly.
She tilted her head back, her nose almost touching his chin, her voice soft and gentle, tinged with a hint of provocation and anticipation, like a feather brushing against his heart: "Oh? How are you going to prove it, hmm?"
The last syllable rose slightly, carrying endless ambiguity and allure, instantly igniting sparks in the air.
Lu Zheng's breath hitched, and the tenderness in his eyes was instantly replaced by a deeper, more intense emotion, as if two flames were burning fiercely within him. He looked at the beautiful face so close to his, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
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