Chapter 26 Ignite the Fire, We'll Kiss Soon
The words "good dreams" seemed to have cast a spell on Xinmian, and throughout the entire night, she remained in Chi Yu's embrace in her dreams.
As soon as it was light, she dragged her exhausted body out of bed before Chi Yu woke up.
Back in the third-floor restroom, I looked in the mirror and almost screamed in fright at myself.
"Male beauty can be misleading..."
After staring at her dark circles for a long time, she came to this conclusion.
It was only at this moment that she realized that kissing was actually a skill.
She just had a dream about kissing, and she's already looked so haggard.
But in my dream, every hug, every touch, every burning sensation when his lips fell, and the force of his kisses, all felt so real.
It's so real it's frightening.
Xin Mian stood in front of the sink, lost in thought, her cheeks suddenly turning bright red.
She bent down, quickly turned on the tap, scooped up some cold water and splashed it on her face to wake herself up.
After brushing her teeth and washing her face, she went downstairs to have breakfast.
As soon as Chen Xiulian saw her, she greeted her with a smile, "Mianmian, you're here so early today."
"Good morning, Grandma," Xin Mian said, forcing herself to stay awake. "...I can't sleep."
No, she was so sleepy that she just wanted to get Chi Yu out of the house so she could go back to her room on the second floor to catch up on her sleep.
Small yellow croakers were being fried on the stove, and a slight sizzling sound filled the kitchen, along with the fresh aroma of fish mixed with the scent of oil.
Fat Orange also smelled the fragrance and excitedly circled around her and Chen Xiulian.
[Meow~]
Xinmian bent down and picked it up, thoughtfully tucking its tail to prevent it from being swept into the frying pan, and then gave its round, fluffy head a few good pats.
"...So sleepy, Fatty Orange..."
As Chen Xiulian turned around to get something from the refrigerator, she covered her mouth and yawned, her eyes quickly welling up with tears.
She whispered her accusations against Chi Yu, "It's all his fault..."
It appeared in her dreams all night long.
[Meow~]
The chubby orange cat obediently stretched out its paw and patted the back of her hand, meowing softly as if to comfort her.
[Although I don't know what my human did this time, you must have your reasons for blaming him, and I'm on your side!]
Xinmian was amused by it, raised her lips and showed her dimples, and lowered her head to touch her cheek with itss.
Completely unaware, outside the kitchen, a tall figure was leaning against the wall, staring intently at her.
After taking her things, Chen Xiulian turned around and met Xin Mian's watery eyes. She asked with concern, "Didn't you sleep well last night?"
Xin Mian was too embarrassed to tell the truth, so she could only give a vague answer, "...a little."
"I've always been dreaming."
Chen Xiulian touched her little face tenderly.
Xinmian has fair skin, so any marks are particularly noticeable, and right now her eyes are glaringly dark.
"Have breakfast and then go back for a good night's sleep."
“Okay,” Xinmian obediently agreed and sat down at the table to drink soy milk.
Chen Xiulian got up early and had almost finished breakfast. After tidying up her things, she prepared to go out to buy groceries.
"Mianmian, this fish will take about two or three more minutes to cook. Can you keep an eye on it for Grandma?"
"After turning off the heat, just put it in the cover to cool down."
Xinmian quickly agreed, reassuring Chen Xiulian.
Chen Xiulian smiled and waved goodbye, then picked up her grocery bag and went out.
The kitchen quieted down, with only one person and one cat present.
[Meow~]
The chubby orange cat's tail brushed against the back of her hand.
[Human, my little yellow croaker is now in your hands, and you're the one to cook it right!]
Xinmian raised its paw and gave it a high five.
After finishing the soy milk that Chen Xiulian had served her, she had no appetite for the rest of the food. So she simply stood up and went to the stove, staring down at the small yellow croakers in the frying pan, silently counting down in her mind.
However, the three-minute countdown became her sleep aid.
She had only counted for one minute when her eyelids started to droop.
In a daze, the chubby orange cat jumped down from her arms and wagged its tail as it went back to the living room.
She swayed, and in the instant she was jolted awake, she fell backward into a broad, warm embrace.
Xinmian jolted awake, her mind becoming much clearer.
"It's me."
The man's warm, large hand grasped her shoulder, stopping her from trying to escape, and then, without making a sound, pulled her closer to his chest.
Didn't sleep well last night?
He stood behind her, leaning slightly forward, only a hair's breadth away from her, his deep voice carrying the utmost seriousness.
But Xinmian couldn't learn his shamelessness. Whenever he got close to her, she would think of what happened on the second floor last night.
She also recalled the scene in her dream where the two of them kissed passionately.
She pursed her lips and remained silent, but her ears quietly turned completely red.
Chi Yu looked down at her, taking in the obvious change.
His Adam's apple bobbed heavily, and his fingertips suddenly felt a little itchy.
Without any hesitation, he raised his hand and gently touched her earlobe with his rough fingertips. She stiffened, and her ears turned even redder.
Like a mimosa plant, it is very sensitive.
Xin Mian quickly covered her ears and turned her head with difficulty to stare at him, "Chi Yu! What are you doing!"
He chuckled softly, his gaze slowly moving up from her earlobe to meet her shy eyes. "Did you have a dream last night?"
Xinmian: !!!
"Don't talk nonsense..."
They clearly lacked confidence.
Chi Yu's mischievous and ambiguous expression became even more obvious, but he first chose to reach out and turn off the gas on the stove.
With a "click," the small flame was completely extinguished.
However, the warmth of the chest behind Ke Xinmian was particularly noticeable. She wished she could turn into a small flame on the stove so that she could disappear into the kitchen instantly.
“Let me guess,” he said leisurely, leaning slightly forward, and began in a drawn-out tone, “what did you dream about last night?”
The man's chest drew closer inch by inch until it finally touched her shoulder completely.
Like a bridge, his warm body temperature was clearly transmitted to me.
It was so clear that Xinmian could even feel the temperature gradually rising.
“Chi Yu…”
She was terrified that he would say something shocking, and her fingertips gripped the edge of the stove tightly.
Within seconds, his broad, strong palm covered hers, his head lowered, and his warm breath sprayed onto her neck. "Was the dream you had last night related to me?"
Xinmian dared not answer, and pressed her lips tightly together, pretending to be mute.
Chi Yu leisurely turned his head to look at her, his high nose seemingly brushing against her slender white neck unintentionally. She trembled and instinctively tried to dodge, but he pressed her down.
"What are you afraid of?"
"I haven't guessed it yet."
“Chi Yu…”
Her voice was hoarse, so hoarse that it trembled slightly.
"Hmm," he responded in a deep voice, then slowly added, "Did you dream about me?"
Xinmian: ......
She didn't dare answer, but her ears turned even redder.
"Looks like I guessed right."
Chi Yu looked down at her, his dark eyes deep and melancholy, barely suppressing the burning desire in his eyes and the urge to kiss her.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and his large hands gripping her shoulders tightened unconsciously, their palms burning hot, as he uttered his last words.
"Dreaming of you hugging me...? Or...?"
Before she could even utter the word "kiss," Xin Mian suddenly turned around in his arms and covered his lips without a second thought.
"You're not allowed to say that again!"
The girl's clear eyes were filled with shy moisture, and his figure was clearly reflected in them.
Chi Yu's eyes darkened suddenly, as if he wanted to smell her scent. Instead of dodging her hand, he stepped forward without making a sound, greedily enjoying this "initiated" close contact.
The moisture that had melted in his palm last night seemed to have reversed. His breathing became heavy, and within seconds, Xinmian felt a damp heat spreading in her palm.
Her fingertips froze; she didn't know whether to keep her hand raised or put it down.
"I didn't dream about you! I didn't dream about hugging you! I certainly didn't dream about kissing you!"
She was eager to deny it, and even took the initiative to fill in the gaps in his sentence.
Then she saw the man whose face she had half-hidden, his dark eyes brimming with a smile that was astonishingly bright.
Did I say you would kiss me?
He's bluffing her again.
The smile in her eyes was like that of a cheetah that had successfully caught its prey; that determined, sharp, and aggressive aggression enveloped her without any gaps.
Xin Mian's momentum instantly weakened, and she subconsciously took a half step back, her grip loosening.
Before she could land, he grabbed her wrist, pressing the throbbing of the small veins in her wrist against his rough fingertips.
She took a half step back, and he took a step forward, directly enveloping her in his shadow once again.
Then, he bent down to accommodate her height, and spoke slowly in a posture that seemed like he was about to hug her but didn't quite manage to.
"Get used to it in advance."
"After all, we'll be kissing soon."
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A few minutes later, Xin Mian, with a face as ripe as a tomato, rushed back to her room in a panic.
Not long after, the sound of the courtyard gate opening and closing came from downstairs.
Chen Xiulian returned, and Chi Yu went out.
She let out a heavy breath, but her heart was still pounding incredibly fast.
Even now, she could almost smell his scent as he approached, especially since she was lying on his bed.
Chi Yu is unlike anyone she has met in the past 21 years.
He was cold and sharp, often threatening her with his lazy voice, but he would always appear whenever she encountered difficulties.
She could see the determination in those dark, narrow eyes that were so intense and straightforward that they seemed to have no intention of having her.
Even a simple glance could give her the illusion that she might be dragged back to the den by the neck by a cheetah at any moment, without giving her any chance to react.
She had been a law-abiding citizen for 21 years, and the most outrageous thing she had ever done was to run away to Wangshui Island without a word. She found it hard to get used to this intense and fiery atmosphere.
Xin Mian clutched the blanket tightly, hiding herself under it. Every time she closed her eyes, all she could think of was Chi Yu.
She told herself to stop thinking about it, but his teasing in the kitchen had already banished her drowsiness.
She drew the floor-to-ceiling curtains, put on an eye mask, but after tossing and turning in bed for almost an hour, she still couldn't fall asleep.
The plan to go back to sleep completely failed.
Xinmian listlessly got up and took out her drawing paper and paintbrushes.
I draw when I'm in a good mood, and I also draw when I'm in a bad mood.
After doodling wildly for half an hour, she looked closely and saw two densely packed characters on the paper—
Chi Yu
Xinmian was on the verge of tears, so she crumpled the drawing paper into a ball and threw it into the trash can.
Draw another sheet and continue drawing.
This time, the first thing to appear in her work is a muscle texture composition that is 100% similar to the waist and abdomen of a man.
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Author's Note: *cough cough* [doge emoji]
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