Chapter 28 Relax and enjoy the fire.
Only the two of them remained in the lounge.
Xin Mian's gaze wandered around, but never landed on him.
Chi Yu wasn't in a hurry. After giving her a meaningful look, he turned and went into the office inside.
The door closed slightly, and Xin Mian immediately stood up. Just as she was wondering whether she should take this opportunity to slip away, the office door opened again.
The man came out from inside, carrying something in his hand.
A brand new helmet, a brand new pair of knee pads, and a brand new pair of elbow pads.
Everything is pink.
It was completely out of character for him.
Xinmian: ......
Chi Yu didn't care about that. He carried the things to her and handed her the helmet, saying, "Try it on."
The pink helmet was small and cute; it seemed a bit small in his hands, but it fit perfectly in hers.
Xin Mian hesitated for a moment, then obediently accepted it.
I don't know when he bought it, but the helmet's size is just right for her head.
She put it on and was about to fasten the buckle when her fingertips touched something warm.
It was his finger.
Chi Yu stood in front of her, bent down, and ran his long fingers back and forth along her chin a few times until he found the strap and adjusted its length.
With a "click," the latch snapped shut.
Xinmian's heart skipped a beat.
Even through the helmet, she could feel the pressure and sense of being enveloped by him as he approached.
As he adjusted the strap for her, his rough, warm fingertips, whether intentionally or unintentionally, occasionally brushed against the soft flesh of her chin. She instinctively tried to back away, but he grabbed her shoulders and pulled her back.
The distance between them didn't widen; in fact, it got closer.
Just as she was lost in thought, the goggles on her helmet were pushed open.
The man's dark, deep eyes stared straight at her, the burning desire in them barely concealed.
Xin Mian swallowed hard, and just as she was about to look away, she saw him smile and gently pat her head through the helmet. "So cute."
Her cheeks, hidden inside her helmet, flushed red, and she was too embarrassed to continue looking at him.
The helmet was only given to her to try on. After confirming that the size was right, Chi Yu unbuckled the buckle and took the helmet off.
Then, he pressed her down into a chair next to the computer desk.
She was a little confused and let him do as he pleased.
Until he knelt down in front of her.
"...Chi Yu, what are you doing?"
He looked up at her, a faint smile playing on his lips, but instead of answering directly, he took the knee and elbow pads out of the packaging and carefully put them on her one by one.
Xin Mian doesn't exercise much, so she had no idea how to wear protective gear during exercise.
Now that he's offering to put it on for her, it saves her a lot of trouble.
But he got too close.
The man was tall, and in his half-squatting position, she could see his straight and broad shoulders and back with just a glance down.
His back stretched and rippled with his movements, supporting the fabric of his clothes with a vigorous and powerful presence.
Normally, she would look up at him, but now she was looking down at him.
A fluffy, jet-black head was right in front of her; the hair was thick and voluminous, and it looked like it would feel nice to touch.
Xinmian inevitably thought of the fat orange cat at home, but secretly felt that Chi Yu's hair texture must be different from the cat's.
He is not a cat.
He is a large dog.
When they get fierce, they can pounce on someone and knock them down.
Like a wolfhound.
While she was lost in thought, Chi Yu had already helped her put on her elbow and knee pads.
He remained in a half-squatting position, gesturing to her, "Try moving your foot a little, see if it's too tight."
Without thinking, Xinmian lifted her foot.
The moment I made a move, my ankle was gripped by a strong force.
He looked up coldly, almost laughing in anger at her.
"Xin Xiaomian, where are you kicking it?"
Xinmian's gaze shifted downwards, belatedly realizing what was happening.
She was sitting, and he was squatting directly in front of her.
If she had actually kicked out from that position, what would have been the target?
Xin Mian's cheeks flushed bright red. "...I...I didn't mean to..."
He smirked, "You don't have to be so harsh if you have a problem with me."
She waved her hands frantically, trying to explain, "I have no problem with you..."
But Chi Yu seemed not to listen to her explanation, and his grip on her ankle tightened even more.
Xin Mian wore a pair of loose-fitting jeans tonight. Because of the knee pads tied around her knees, the pant legs were slightly pulled up, revealing her porcelain-white and slender ankles.
At this moment, it was being held in the hand of a strong, tanned man.
The man's palms were calloused, and his skin was in direct contact with hers.
The central air conditioning in the lounge was running continuously, and although there was a cool breeze blowing out, Xinmian felt that her skin in that area was gradually getting warmer.
All the sensations in my body seemed to be concentrated in my ankles, and a tingling, trembling sensation came almost instantly.
Yet, it spreads rapidly throughout the body via the bloodstream, as if on autopilot, until it reaches the heart.
My chest skipped a beat, which was quite disrespectful.
Xinmian pursed her lips, trying to pull her foot back, but to no avail.
“...Chi Yu..."
She whispered his name, her hands pressing against the edge of the seat, unsure whether she was supporting her body or her pounding heart.
So tense were my fingertips that they began to tighten, turning slightly white.
He didn't respond, his gaze remaining fixed downwards.
It landed where the two bodies were touching.
Her skin was so fair that even after two months of sunbathing in a seaside town like Wangshui Island, it still glowed.
At this moment, red marks were beginning to appear on the edges of the skin that was being pressed down by his large hand.
His skin was so delicate and tender that it seemed as if the red marks would never fade if he applied even a little more force.
The stark contrast created by the extreme difference in skin tone completely captivated Chi Yu's gaze.
He could hardly look away; the darkness in his eyes was deep and intense.
Xin Mian felt her scalp tingle from his stare and became restless.
Neither of them spoke, and the lounge suddenly fell silent.
She was so quiet that she was afraid he would hear her heart pounding wildly.
She hesitated for a long time, and just as she was about to speak, Chi Yu raised his head and looked at her, his eyes slightly dark.
"Xin Xiaomian".
"...Um."
He suddenly grabbed her wrist with his other hand, lifted it slightly, and led her to touch his head.
What my palm touched was the man's dark hair, a little stiff and prickly.
Xin Mian jolted and tried to pull her hand back, but he gripped it tightly.
He stared intently at her. "Weren't you trying to touch me just now?"
"you..."
Her eyes widened in disbelief.
Did Chi Yu plant a spy in her heart?
But as soon as the words left her mouth, she realized her mistake and quickly covered her mouth.
We cannot admit it.
We absolutely cannot admit it.
But her other hand was still forced to remain on the top of his head.
He stared intently at her, a dark undercurrent swirling in his eyes.
Then, very slowly, he gently rubbed it against her palm.
Xin Mian froze, not daring to move.
But her heart was beating even harder than before, pounding in her chest and making her head spin.
For a moment, I even had the strange feeling of being forced to accept a large wolfhound showing its loyalty.
"Are you satisfied now?"
He straightened up slightly, his gaze never leaving her.
Xin Mian's face turned as red as a tomato; she couldn't possibly answer.
She only dared to whisper, "Let me go first..."
Just as she finished speaking, footsteps came from the corridor outside. It must have been Qin Shengtian who came back to call them because they hadn't gone out for too long.
Sure enough, a sound came from outside the door the next second.
"Mianmian, Yu-ge, are you done?"
Xin Mian jolted awake and jumped up from her chair. The movement was so sudden that the chair wheels slid backward several times.
With a loud thud, the back of the chair slammed directly against the edge of the computer desk.
Qin Shengtian, who was outside, also heard the commotion and grabbed the doorknob to come in. "What's wrong?"
Xin Mian, with a burst of strength she didn't know where she got from, shoved Chi Yu aside and walked straight to the door without looking back, feeling guilty.
"It's alright! I'm here."
The moment the door opened, the two came face to face.
The first thing Qin Shengtian noticed was that she had already put on her elbow and knee pads, and she smiled and said, "So Brother Yu has already put them on for you."
Her curiosity was focused on the protective gear, and she looked at it happily for a few moments, saying, "The pink one matches you so well."
Xinmian had no interest in studying the protective gear. She hurriedly gave a few perfunctory replies and pulled her outside.
"It's getting late, let's hurry up and get going."
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The winding mountain road they were heading to was a small mountain on Wangshui Island called Qingfeng Mountain.
Normally, no one goes up the mountain at this time of night.
Qin Shengtian had ridden around with Chi Yu and Yang Chengjing before, but her skills were limited to riding electric scooters on flat ground and she couldn't ride heavy motorcycles, so she always rode on the back of Yang Chengjing.
Tonight will be no different.
Several heavy motorcycles were pushed out of Yang Chengjing's motorcycle shop. Xin Mian's previous judgment was indeed correct. Just from the appearance, Chi Yu's motorcycle was already the coolest and most stylish.
Seeing that she was staring at Chi Yu's car with a strange expression, Lin Jiachi laughed and said, "Xinmian, if you're scared, you can choose to ride in my car."
"I don't drive as fast as Ayu."
Liu Haoyuan immediately followed up, "Brother Chi, you're mistaken about that."
“Xinmian had her eye on Brother Yu’s car before,” he said, glancing at Xinmian and chuckling sheepishly. “Right, Xinmian?”
Xinmian: ......
Is it too late to say no now?
Chi Yu walked over at some point, tossed a coat into her arms, and with a single sentence, immediately dispelled her idea.
"Don't even think about it, you can only ride in my car."
The voice was kept very low, so that only the two of them could hear it.
In the midsummer night, a gentle sea breeze blows.
Xin Mian, her ears turning red, pretended not to hear him and obediently put on her coat and helmet.
Liu Haoyuan was the most excited. He immediately put on his gloves and became cheerful on his own.
"GO! GO! GO!"
I'm so happy that I don't have to go to the gym and torture myself anymore.
The back seat of the motorcycle is quite high, but fortunately, Xinmian's legs are long enough that she can easily straddle it.
Qin Shengtian called out from the side, "Mianmian, remember to hold onto Brother Yu tightly!"
Her voice sounded muffled through the helmet, but Xinmian could still hear it clearly.
She pursed her lips, choosing between awkwardness and the importance of her life, and opted to "live a life of ignominy."
After only a second of hesitation, she obediently moved forward and reached out to hug Chi Yu tightly.
Of course, staying alive is more important.
The girl's slender arms were hidden under her oversized coat, and she carefully wrapped her arms around from behind.
The weak yet firm force finally crossed in front of his waist and abdomen.
The distance between the two was infinitely shortened, and Chi Yu could even feel her warm body temperature as she leaned in, like a small animal.
A clear smile gathered in his dark eyes hidden beneath the helmet. He gently squeezed the back of her hand reassuringly, then turned his head slightly and whispered.
"Relax and just enjoy it."
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Author's note: From now on, on the bed [doge emoji] Chi Yu: Relax and enjoy it.
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