Chapter 73 Drunken behavior doesn't count, cooling-off period extended indefinitely
At the breakfast table, the four people held bowls of porridge, their eyes drifting to the ceiling, the window, and the bowls themselves, but not to each other, as if their morning encounter was a collective illusion.
Luo Muyang tried to break the silence: "Qingxi's tofu pudding is authentic. Feifei, drink more; it's good for your beauty."
Xu Jingfei didn't even look up: "No need, I'm afraid I'll become as talkative as you if I drink."
Luo Yan picked up a fried dough stick and was about to take a bite when a tea egg suddenly appeared in her bowl. She looked up and met Jiang Sui's nonchalant gaze. Her lips twitched, and she secretly pushed the egg back, lowering her voice: "Keep your distance."
Jiang Sui pushed the egg over again and mouthed, "Replenish your energy so we can continue the performance this afternoon."
"Are you two exchanging secret signals?"
Xu Jingfei suddenly spoke, and Luo Yan's hand trembled, causing the tea egg to roll under the table.
Jiang bent down to pick it up, but accidentally bumped into Luo Yan's knee. The two of them hissed at the same time, then quickly separated, pretending that nothing had happened.
Luo Muyang chuckled foolishly, "The weather is really nice today, Feifei. Let's go climb Qingxi Mountain this afternoon. We can overlook the entire ancient town from the top."
"No, it'll strain my legs," Xu Jingfei refused outright.
Luo Muyang continued, "There will be a garden party in the evening, as well as a fireworks show and a drone performance..."
Xu Jingfei expressed no interest: "What's so interesting about being surrounded by crowds? I'd rather relax in a hot spring."
"I don't like joining in the fun either, so I'll go to the hot springs with you!"
Luo Muyang responded enthusiastically, his eyes gleaming with the prospect of "an opportunity to be alone," "Yanyan, you and Xiao Jiang go ahead, you young people like it."
Luo Yan was secretly delighted, but on the surface she pretended to be unwilling: "Alright, I'm just idling around anyway."
Jiang Sui nodded in agreement, "Okay."
After noon, Luo Muyang went to the hot spring with Xu Jingfei, while Luo Yan and Jiang Sui strolled around the ancient town. At first, they kept their distance, but as they walked, their steps unconsciously drew closer together.
"This sugar painting stall looks pretty good, want to try it?" Jiang Sui pointed to the roadside stall.
The stall owner smiled and asked, "What kind of pattern would you two like? Mandarin ducks or hearts?"
"We are not a couple!"
Luo Yan immediately retorted, but as soon as she finished speaking, she met Jiang Sui's half-smiling gaze, and her face instantly turned red. "Yes... we're colleagues, we're on a business trip together."
The stall owner looked at the two holding hands and asked, "Oh... so the whole 'win-win cooperation' design?"
Luo Yan quickly let go of her hand and moved half a step to the side.
Damn muscle memory, when did I get it?
Jiang Sui smiled and said to the stall owner, "Give me a dragon, it's so imposing." He took the sugar painting and habitually offered it to Luo Yan's lips for her to take the first bite.
Luo Yan opened her mouth and took a small bite. The taste of honey melted in her mouth, and she couldn't help but squint her eyes.
So sweet.
As evening fell, the garden party officially began, and the ancient town was instantly filled with crowds. Red lanterns hung all over the street, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares, laughter, and music mingled together, creating a lively atmosphere like the Chinese New Year.
Luo Yan switched to "social misfit" mode, wandering from stall to stall, buying a whole bunch of candied hawthorns, stinky tofu, cotton candy and all sorts of other snacks, with Jiang Sui carrying her bag and following closely behind.
"Buy one get one free on that milk tea over there!"
Luo Yan grabbed Jiang Sui and rushed over.
The owner smiled and handed over two cups of milk tea: "The second cup is half price, and we'll give you a free couple's straw."
The so-called "couple's straws" are simply two thick straws connected together.
Luo Yan frowned: "Boss, just give us regular straws."
"This is it."
Jiang Sui suddenly reached out, took the milk tea, inserted the straw, and said, "Taro flavor, your favorite."
The two held the same cup of milk tea, their cheeks very close, and they could smell each other's scent.
Luo Yan's heart was pounding. She only took two quick sips before handing the milk tea to Jiang Sui, saying, "You drink it, I'll look at something else." She then turned to look at other things and was soon drawn to a fruit drink stall not far away.
She ran over and saw the pink liquid in the glass bottle. The sign read "Peach Blossom Drunk, suitable for all ages." Curious, she took a sip. It was sweet with no alcohol taste and had a refreshing peach blossom fragrance. She immediately bought a bottle and drank it as she walked, finishing it before she knew it.
When Jiang Sui caught up, Luo Yan was leaning against a pillar in the corner, grinning foolishly.
Huge fireworks burst open in the night sky, outlining a dazzling pattern.
"Jiang, look! It's so beautiful!"
Luo Yan pointed excitedly at the sky, her cheeks flushed.
"The sky is full of little stars..." Her eyes began to glaze over, and she shook the empty glass bottle in her hand. "This drink... it's a bit intoxicating..."
Jiang Sui took the bottle and glanced at it; it turned out to be fruit wine with an alcohol content of 12%.
Luo Yan suddenly went limp and clung to Jiang Sui's arm.
"Hehe... Jiang Sui... you... are so handsome... The first time I saw you, I thought... I wish you were mine..." She raised her finger and poked Jiang Sui's cheek, "Don't always have that serious face... like an old cadre..."
Jiang Sui: "..."
Luo Yan buried her head in the crook of his neck and nuzzled against him, "I...I like you so much..."
"Okay, let's go back to the hotel." Jiang Sui said helplessly, half-supporting and half-carrying her back.
Luo Yan struggled: "I'm not going back! I want to see the fireworks show! You big bad guy, you yelled at me and slammed the door... I haven't settled the score with you yet!"
"Mmm, it's all my fault," Jiang Sui coaxed her softly.
"Granny Rong wants to introduce me to someone... Hmph... Who can compare to you..." Luo Yan poked his chest, her eyes hazy but unusually serious, "Jiang Sui, you're not allowed to like anyone else... You're only allowed to like me... Do you hear me!"
Jiang Sui sighed, "Fine, Jiang Sui only likes Luo Yan."
As soon as he finished speaking, Luo Yan suddenly stood on tiptoe and was about to kiss his lips. Jiang Sui turned his head away, his voice a little unnatural: "There are so many people here, let's kiss when we get back."
"Mmm, let's go back and kiss..." Luo Yan threw herself into his arms, clinging to him with her arms and legs. "We're not breaking up... The cooling-off period thing was just me being silly..."
"Okay, no separation." Jiang Sui picked her up. "Be good, let's go back to the hotel first."
Back in the room, Jiang Sui put Luo Yan on the bed and went to pour her a glass of hot water, but his hand was grabbed.
Luo Yan opened her hazy eyes and pulled him to fall onto the bed: "Don't go... it's a little hot... take off your clothes..." She reached out and tore off her outer clothes, leaving only her close-fitting vest.
Jiang Sui tried to get up, but Luo Yan held him tightly around the waist.
"Where...are you going?"
"Let me give you a bath to wake you up."
"Let's shower together!" Luo Yan boldly suggested, reaching out to undo Jiang Sui's belt. "That dress... I'll wear it for you, and you have to... dance Wild Wolf Disco for me..."
Jiang Sui quickly grabbed her hand to stop her from continuing.
After struggling for a few seconds, he decided to be a decent human being and picked her up to carry her to the bathroom.
Warm water splashed on the two of them. Luo Yan leaned against Jiang Sui's chest, looked up at him, and said, "I want a hug..." Her voice was soft and sweet from being drunk. She wrapped her arms around his neck, leaned in and kissed him, her wet body pressed tightly against him, twisting and rubbing against him.
Jiang's breathing became heavier instantly, and she tried to control herself: "You're drunk, don't do this..."
"I'm not drunk!" she protested, her hands continuing to grope his body. Touching a hot, hard erection, she chuckled, and with a sudden burst of strength, she pushed him against the wall, arching her back against him. "Jiang Sui...you're mine...I want to sleep with you..."
The string of reason snapped completely.
Jiang Sui kissed her lips deeply, supported her waist with both hands, and pressed himself hard into her body.
The bathroom was filled with steam, and an ambiguous atmosphere spread with the sounds of running water and heavy breathing...
The next morning, Luo Yan woke up and her first reaction was that her whole body ached as if she had been run over by a car.
She opened her eyes and saw Jiang Sui's sleeping face.
For a moment, memories of last night flashed back: dazzling fireworks, delicious "drinks", steam in the bathroom, and... intense scenes with R-rated content.
At this moment, Jiang Sui also woke up. When he opened his eyes, he met Luo Yan's ashamed and indignant gaze, as well as a pillow flying towards him.
"You beast! I was drunk and you still..."
"You pounced on me last night." Jiang Sui caught the pillow, her tone innocent. "You held me tightly and wouldn't let go, and even dragged me to take a shower together. Then... you said you wanted to sleep with me, and you took off my pants and just went straight for me..."
"Stop talking!"
Luo Yan covered her face and interrupted loudly.
I remember everything now... Was she this brave after drinking?
"Then why didn't you push me away?!"
"Why did you push me away?" Jiang Sui smiled and moved closer to her. "The woman I like wants to sleep with me, isn't that a good thing? What else can I do but satisfy you?"
Luo Yan: "..."
She took the initiative, but why does she still feel like she's been tricked by him?
"I don't care!"
Luo Yan pulled the blanket tighter around herself and announced, her voice stern but her heart pounding, "Given your misconduct during the 'cooling-off period,' the 'cooling-off period' is being extended indefinitely!"
"Okay, whatever you say."
Jiang sat up, the blanket slipped off, and the teeth marks on his Adam's apple and the red marks on his chest were clearly visible.
"I didn't expect you to be so proactive... Oh, right, you also said you'd wear that dress for me, you have to keep your word."
"How dare you say that!"
Luo Yan grabbed another pillow to throw at him, but Jiang Sui grabbed her wrist and pinned her down. He pressed his forehead against hers, his voice deep: "Comrade Luo Yan, next time, sign a 'Disclaimer for Drunken Behavior' first, so I don't have to take the blame again."
"..."
Luo Yan glared at him, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief; she had saved her face.
The atmosphere in the car on the return trip in the afternoon was even colder than on the way there.
Luo Yan crossed her arms and looked out the window, her face showing an expression that said "keep away."
Jiang Sui closed his eyes to rest, his face expressionless as when he arrived.
Luo Muyang and Xu Jingfei were even quieter than chickens.
Luo Yan secretly glanced at Jiang Sui, feeling inexplicably flustered.
Is he angry? He was so blunt last night, and now he's turned on me again. Did I go too far?
After hesitating for a while, she pretended to move aside casually and carefully touched his hand with her fingertips.
The next second, he grabbed her hand and held it in his.
Luo Yan's face flushed, and she tried to pull her hand back, but he held it even tighter. She looked up at him, and he still had his eyes closed, with a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth.
In the front row, Xu Jingfei took in the whole scene through the rearview mirror.
Ah, to write, to produce works.
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