Chapter 167 The First Kiss: Mingxi and Weining's Romance...
Mingxi's life did not change significantly after she started dating Weining.
Perhaps they are too familiar with each other. They understand each other's personality, habits, and preferences, so there is no need for any adjustment. A single glance is enough for the other person to understand what they mean.
But precisely because they were so familiar with each other, Mingxi felt that there seemed to be something missing between her and Weining.
That day, Wei Ning came to pick up Ming Xi from get off work. As soon as Ming Xi stepped out of the office, she saw Wei Ning standing at the door waiting for her. She waved to Wei Ning and jogged over.
"You've arrived?"
Wei Ning hummed in agreement and handed over a bag of rice candy: "I saw this on the way here. Didn't you say you wanted some yesterday?"
Mingxi took it, her eyes lighting up instantly: "Rice candy!"
She immediately picked up a piece and popped it into her mouth. The sweet taste spread through her mouth, and she smiled, asking, "Where did you see that?"
Wei Ning: "It was on the way here."
Mingxi squinted her eyes happily and said, "It's so good. I was thinking about this taste last night, and I didn't expect to be able to eat it today."
Yesterday, Mingxi suddenly craved rice popcorn candy. It's made by popping rice into popcorn and coating it with syrup. The flavor is simple, with a light aroma of rice and the pure sweetness of syrup, but you never get tired of eating it.
Mingxi suddenly wanted to eat some, but unfortunately there were no rice candy vendors around. She searched for a while but couldn't find any, so she could only complain to Weining in disappointment.
Unexpectedly, she was so lucky. The rice candy stall that she couldn't find for a long time yesterday was open for business today.
Mingxi became happy and didn't forget to feed Wei Ning. She raised her chin at Wei Ning and said, "Open your mouth."
Wei Ning obediently opened his mouth, and then felt a sweet rice candy being stuffed into his mouth.
He doesn't usually like sweet things, but for some reason, he thinks this candy tastes exceptionally good today.
After Mingxi finished feeding the animals, she took Wei Ning's hand, and the two strolled home together.
Mingxi was a restless girl; even with something stuffed in her mouth, she could still chatter away to Wei Ning.
“Do you remember that guy who came to our workplace and asked our director to find him a partner? He came again today, saying that going to the women's federation in his workplace is useless, and he just wants us to help him find someone. If we don't find him a partner, he'll stay at our workplace and won't leave.”
Wei Ning: "You mean that guy from the feed mill?"
Mingxi nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice: "Yes, yes, that's him. I've introduced so many people to potential partners, but I've never seen anyone like him. He's just average, but his standards are incredibly high. He says he wants to find a leader's daughter, and if he can't, he won't accept it. He says he's a factory worker who has dedicated his youth to the factory and the country, so why shouldn't the factory arrange a partner for him? After causing a scene at the factory, he heard that our Women's Federation held a matchmaking event last year to help older single people find partners, so he came here to cause trouble again, saying he wants our leaders to introduce him to someone. But if you ask me, he'd rather our leaders find him a partner."
Once Mingxi started talking, she couldn't stop, and she went on a rant: "And she's going to send him a girl with a good family background, good conditions, good looks, and who is also gentle, considerate and caring. What a dream! Doesn't he realize that if she has everything, why would she be interested in him? He has nothing, and he's ugly too."
"The worst part is that he heard from someone that I introduced Wu Zhensheng and Huang Pingping, and he wants me to introduce him to someone like Huang Pingping, so that he can also marry into the family like Wu Zhensheng."
Mingxi rolled her eyes: "He doesn't even look at himself. Wu Zhensheng is young and good-looking, and he's capable. What does he have? He's over thirty and barely has any hair on his head. Even if he were to be taken in as a son-in-law, no one would want someone like him."
Mingxi kept complaining, and Wei Ning occasionally chimed in with "Yeah," "Ugly but dreamy," and "That's right."
After Mingxi finished venting, she looked up and saw Wei Ning staring at her with a smile. She belatedly realized that young people who had just started dating wouldn't complain about others in front of their partners like that.
But then she thought, she and Wei Ning are so close, what's wrong with complaining a little!
Once Mingxi thought about it this way, she became more self-righteous. She put her hands on her hips and asked Wei Ning in return, "Let me ask you, do you think it's inappropriate for me to complain to you about these things?"
Wei Ning countered, "Why would it be bad?"
Mingxi paused for a moment, then realized, "Yes, why is it bad?"
She ruffled her hair and said, "Do you think I'm mean, gossipy, and petty, that I have to nag you about such a small thing for so long?"
Wei Ning: "No, aren't you just sharing your life while I'm not around? I enjoy hearing you talk about these things."
Even without speaking, Wei Ning felt like he was involved in Ming Xi's life.
Mingxi's face flushed.
It's so strange, even though Wei Ning didn't say anything, she just couldn't help feeling shy.
Looking at Wei Ning, whose expression remained unchanged, she suddenly felt something was off.
Except for the occasional time when she teases or pranks someone, Wei Ning never blushes no matter what she says, unlike other men in relationships who might feel shy or embarrassed.
Is it because they are too familiar with each other that Wei Ning doesn't feel shy around her?
She couldn't help but think about it; dating someone you know well might actually feel a little strange. Because you're so familiar with each other, it's like touching your own left hand with your right—you wouldn't feel embarrassed, nor would you have any thoughts of being intimate with the other person.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that she was right, since the most intimate thing she and Wei Ning had ever done was hold hands.
Those who are even closer don't even hug.
Mingxi suddenly realized why she had been feeling strange all along.
Whose partner would be like Wei Ning, who isn't shy or embarrassed and doesn't want to have intimate relations with his girlfriend?
Just as Wei Ning noticed that Ming Xi's gaze was strange, he heard Ming Xi say quietly, "Don't you think we're too familiar with each other? When you hold my hand, it's like holding your own left hand with your right."
Wei Ning's expression froze for a moment: "...What?"
Mingxi puffed out her cheeks: "I'm serious. Is it because we're so familiar that you don't feel shy or blush when you're with me, and you don't want to be around me?"
Wei Ning: "When have I ever wanted to avoid contact with you?"
He didn't have time to ponder why Mingxi would think that way; he just wanted to shout that he was innocent.
Mingxi: "When other people are in love, they hug and kiss their partners."
Mingxi stared intently at Wei Ning with her dark, bright eyes. Wei Ning took a step forward and leaned closer to Mingxi, the distance between them suddenly shrinking. Mingxi could clearly feel Wei Ning's breath on her face.
Wei Ning's Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice suddenly became low and hoarse: "Do you want it too?"
Mingxi: "What do you want?"
After she finished speaking, she realized what Wei Ning meant.
She stammered, "I...I..."
Mingxi, who had just been eloquent and fluent, seemed to have a language system short-circuit and was speechless for a moment.
Wei Ning reached out and pulled Ming Xi into his arms. The weather in March was still a bit chilly, and both of them were dressed quite warmly, but Ming Xi could almost feel Wei Ning's body temperature, and her face instantly flushed.
Wei Ning wasn't much better off; his ears and neck were all red, and his earlobes were a deep crimson, as if dripping blood.
Mingxi's eyes fell on Wei Ning's earlobe, as if she had discovered a new continent. She touched Wei Ning's earlobe and said, "Oh, your ears are so red!"
She seemed unaware of the meaning behind her actions, her slender white fingertips caressing her face. Wei Ning's breathing suddenly became heavier, and he moved his face closer, his lips almost touching Ming Xi's face.
Mingxi awkwardly tried to back away, but Wei Ning wouldn't let her. He pulled her closer, saying, "It's not that I don't want to do intimate things with you. I want to kiss you, I want to hug you, I dream about it all the time, but I'm afraid of scaring you, afraid you won't want to."
Mingxi: "How do you know I'm unwilling if you don't ask?"
She wouldn't refuse.
How could she possibly be unwilling to date a handsome boyfriend?
Wei Ning sighed softly, then suddenly released Ming Xi's hand. His voice was low and hoarse, sounding both accusatory and murmured: "You just bully me."
Mingxi whispered in protest, "No, I didn't. When did I bully you?"
Wei Ning gave Ming Xi a deep look. Just teasing without taking responsibility, isn't that bullying?
Wei Ning didn't say anything, but Mingxi felt that he was accusing her.
She was indignant; she hadn't done anything wrong, so why was Wei Ning acting this way?
As if in a fit of pique, she suddenly stepped forward and, before Wei Ning could leave her side, tiptoed and gently kissed the corner of his lips.
They parted ways in an instant, and Mingxi had already left before anyone noticed.
Not to mention others, even Wei Ning himself only realized what Ming Xi had done belatedly.
His eyes were glazed over, and he subconsciously touched the corner of his mouth as he looked at Mingxi.
"Didn't I tell you? Just tell me directly. Don't overthink things and keep testing the waters. I never said I didn't want to kiss you or hug you. How am I supposed to know what you're thinking if you always think things through on your own?"
Although Mingxi was shy, she went straight to the point: "This time I told you on my own initiative, I'm not unwilling, I think kissing is great."
Wei Ning remained silent for a long time. Perhaps because he had a heart condition since birth, everyone in his family had always been careful around him, afraid that he would get hurt or have an attack if anything went wrong.
He was precocious and sensible from a young age. He knew from a young age that he was causing a lot of trouble for his family, so he deliberately acted carefree and nonchalant, and even when he was uncomfortable, he would not show it.
As time went on, his health gradually improved, and his family was no longer as cautious as they had been when he was a child. However, his personality had already been formed, and he was used to not directly expressing his inner thoughts.
Only now did Wei Ning remove the mask he had worn since childhood and solemnly say, "Okay."
Mingxi: "That's more like it! A real man should be straightforward and generous!"
She laughed again as she spoke, and amidst Mingxi's silvery laughter, Wei Ning also revealed a bright smile. He stepped forward, took Mingxi's hand, and said, "Come on, let's go home."
Mingxi: "Okay, let's go home."
She skipped and hopped along, saying, "Hey, come home with me today! My mom's making wild vegetable dumplings tonight. They're so delicious!"
Wei Ning: "Do you remember who Aunt Zhao went with to pick wild vegetables?"
"Oh, right, I think my mom went with Aunt Ding..."
"Yes, I went with my mom. We're making steamed buns at home tonight too."
"I see..."
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Author's note: Sorry for being late, but let's congratulate Xiaoming and Xiaowei on being the first to achieve a kiss!
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