Chapter 31 Male Vixen
Inside the private room, the lingering aroma of incense cuts off the clamor of downstairs. The window seat offers a stunning view, overlooking the gradually illuminated town lights while enjoying a private moment of tranquility. On the round mahogany table, exquisite dishes exude an alluring aroma.
Nangong Ye pulled out a chair for Dongfang Yuning with an elegant and considerate gesture.
"Ning'er, sit down. We've been busy today, so enjoy the food. I asked them to prepare some of the signature dishes in advance."
"Yeah!"
Dongfang Yuning's eyes lit up, and she sat down happily like a little animal being fed. The warm yellow light reflected her beautiful face, her cheeks stained with a faint blush from the hot spring and excitement. When she smiled, her eyebrows curved, and her eyes seemed to be filled with crushed starlight, which made Nangong Ye's heart tremble.
He took the seat next to her, but instead of sitting directly opposite her, he leaned slightly to the side, creating a closer angle that would allow for easier physical contact.
"Brother Aye is so nice!"
Dongfang Yuning sighed innocently, picked up his chopsticks and aimed at the plate of crystal shrimp dumplings that looked crystal clear.
This soft and sticky voice of "Brother Aye" was like a small feather with a hook, gently scratching Nangong Ye's heart. His eyes instantly darkened a little, and his Adam's apple rolled slightly.
He leaned closer, and with a slightly cool touch, his slender fingers scratched the tip of her upturned nose very naturally, with an action so intimate as if he had done it a thousand times.
"Little greedy cat, do you think it's okay now?"
His voice was low and had a hint of bewitching magnetism, and his warm breath brushed against her earlobe.
"Brother Aye can do even better... Ning'er, you must feel it well."
"boom--!"
Dongfang Yuning felt as if the tip of his nose, which was scratched by his fingertips, was on fire. The low and laughing voice went straight into his ears, and a tingling sensation like an electric current instantly spread throughout his body!
The chopsticks she was holding in the shrimp dumplings froze in mid-air, her little face suddenly turned red, and even her tiny earlobes were dyed an attractive pink.
[Tong! Tong! Help!]
She screamed madly in her heart,
There's something wrong with this man! Is he seducing me?! Trying to tempt me into committing a crime?! Look at that look in his eyes! That tone! That way he's scratching his nose! Ahhhh! Has this male vixen become a spirit?!
System 118 immediately went online, and the electronic voice was filled with the excitement of watching the fun and not minding the big things:
[Ding! Alarm! Alarm! Host sensory feedback is abnormal! Heart rate: 130 beats/min (continuously rising); Body temperature: 37.8℃ (continuously rising);
Dopamine surges! Analyze the target's behavior patterns: highly suggestive language ("feel it well"), natural physical contact ("scratch the nose"), distance exceeding the safe threshold (less than 30cm), highly aggressive eye contact, and... well, to put it in human terms - "sexy"!
Conclusion: Host, do not doubt it! He is blatantly and premeditatedly releasing male hormones to seduce you! Please calm your mind! Or... consider counterattack?]
Dongfang Yuning:
[…I’m not going to kill you! I just want to disappear right here! This is so shameful! How could he say something like that so naturally? And scratch my nose! Even my dad never scratched me like that!]
The little person inside her was rolling on the ground in shame and anger.
Nangong Ye took in all her panic and shyness. Her flushed cheeks, trembling eyelashes, stiff posture, and the deafening screams and complaints in her heart...all of which filled him with a huge sense of satisfaction and an even stronger desire to tease.
Seeing her lose her composure because of one of his words or actions made him happier than winning a battle.
Far from restraining himself, he curled his lips into a smile. This smile was no longer the usual cold and distant one, nor the sharp and decisive one from the battlefield. Instead, it held a lazy, mischievous, and deliberately released charm that was almost demonic.
Her phoenix eyes were slightly raised, and the movement of her eyes seemed to contain a vortex that could suck people in. The upward curve of her thin lips perfectly outlined a fatal temptation.
He moved closer, so close they could almost feel each other's body heat. He tilted his head slightly, his gaze locked onto her evasive eyes, his voice softer and gentler, a hint of innocent doubt, yet filled with the malice of knowingly asking:
"Ning'er... why are you silent? Do you think that what Brother Aye said is... inappropriate? Hmm?"
The slightly rising ending tone of "Hmm?" was like a small hook, accurately scratching Dongfang Yuning's most sensitive nerve.
【Ahhhhhhh! System~!】
Dongfang Yuning's heart completely collapsed.
[Help! This vixen is so slutty! How can he make that sound! And even say 'hmm?'! Is he doing it on purpose?! He's definitely doing it on purpose! He's using his beauty trap on me! And he's using the ultimate version! System! Quickly scan him to see if he's been possessed by something unclean!]
System 118:
[Haha~ Scan completed! Target person: Nangong Ye, mental state: extremely excited (courtship period?); hormone secretion level: off the charts; behavior pattern: continuously releasing 'sexy' attack waves!]
The goal is clear: capture the host! Defense suggestions: 1. Close your eyes and play dead. 2. Fight back (high risk, the host bears the consequences). 3. Call for help (success rate unknown). Host, please choose!
Dongfang Yuning: [I choose to explode on the spot!]
She felt like her CPU was really going to burn out! Did this man take the wrong medicine today? Or had he opened up his Ren and Du meridians from soaking in the hot springs too much, awakening some incredible attribute?
Nangong Ye listened to the screams of a terrified kitten in her heart, and looked at her ashamed look as if she wanted to bury her face in the bowl but pretended to be calm. The smile in his heart almost overflowed.
[Ning'er, do you like seeing me like this? ]
He thought evilly in his heart,
[So you're afraid of this? You think I'm a bitch? Haha... Looks like I'm on the right track.]
The interest in his eyes grew stronger.
[Like watching? Then I can...be even more flirtatious.]
With his mind made up, Nangong Ye began his "Sao Operation" advancement.
"Ning'er, try this squirrel mandarin fish. It's fresh out of the pot. Be careful with the bones."
He picked up the most tender, golden fried piece of fish, but instead of putting it directly into her bowl, he... handed it to her lips!
Her slender fingers held the jade chopsticks, the fish meat was only an inch away from her lips, and her eyes were focused.
Dongfang Yuning looked at the fish meat and the bony hand so close to him, and his mind went blank.
[Tong…he he he he…he wants to feed me?! This this this…is this even reasonable?!]
Her neck was stiff, and she didn't know whether to eat or not.
"What's wrong? Not hungry? Or... don't you like Brother Aye feeding you?"
Nangong Ye raised his eyebrows, his tone carrying just the right amount of disappointment, but his eyes were still fixed on her, as if to say: Do you dare to refuse?
Dongfang Yuning:
[… Damn it! Who can withstand this look?!]
She resigned herself to her fate, opened her mouth slightly with extreme stiffness, and quickly took the piece of fish into her mouth. The tip of her tongue inevitably touched the cold jade chopsticks.
Boom! Another burst of electricity shot through her! She didn't even dare chew it, and swallowed it whole, her face turning even redder.
Nangong Ye put away his chopsticks with satisfaction, as if nothing had happened, and then picked up the spoon very naturally, scooped a spoonful of milky white and fragrant fish soup, blew it gently, and handed it to her lips again:
"Fish soup is also good, it warms the stomach."
Dongfang Yuning: […It’s not over yet, is it?!]
She wailed inwardly, but under the gaze of those smiling, undeniable phoenix eyes, she gave in again. This time, the warm spoon touched her lower lip, and the temperature of the spoon was just right!
As she lowered her head to drink her soup, his hand, hanging by her side, "inadvertently" brushed against the back of her hand resting on her knee. The touch passed by so quickly that it seemed like an illusion, but it left a clear, numbing memory on her delicate skin.
Dongfang Yuning's hand suddenly retracted, as if burned, and she almost knocked over the spoon. She looked up and glared at him, but met his clear (?) eyes, which looked innocent and asked, "What's wrong?"
[Tong! He touched my hand! He definitely did it on purpose!]
She complained inwardly.
System 118:
Ding! Contact confirmed! Location: Back of hand; Duration: 0.3 seconds; Nature: Suspected of 'exploratory groping'! Host's counterattack strength: 0. Conclusion: Likelihood of the opponent taking further action: 100%!
Sure enough, when she was picking up the food, his arm "happened" to reach out to take the vinegar dish in the distance, and the strong lines of his forearm gently brushed against the outside of her upper arm through the thin fabric.
The warm and firm touch, with the unique sense of power of men, made half of her body numb.
Dongfang Yuning: [……!!!]
She felt like a decent woman being teased! And yet the other party had such a righteous look on his face. It felt like it was all a coincidence!
"Ning'er,"
He put down his chopsticks, supported his chin with one hand, and looked at her lazily, his eyes lingering on her lips that were slightly red from the spiciness and looked even more delicate.
"How does this spicy chicken taste? Seeing you eat it... your lips look even more tempting."
Dongfang Yuning almost spit out the tea he had just drunk!
[Tempting...tempting?! He he he...he's teasing me!]
She started coughing.
Nangong Ye immediately reached out and patted her back naturally and with just the right amount of force to help her breathe. The warm hand pressed against her slender back through the fabric, bringing a soothing feeling mixed with another strange throbbing sensation.
"Drink slowly, why are you in such a hurry?"
His voice was filled with laughter as he leaned close to her ear and whispered in a voice that only the two of them could hear.
"Ning'er looks more attractive when she's shy."
Boom! Dongfang Yuning felt like fireworks were exploding in her head! Heat rushed from the soles of her feet to the top of her head! She pushed his hand away (although the force was light), covered her burning cheek, and her voice trembled:
"I...I'm full! I don't want to eat anymore! Please enjoy your meal, Your Highness!"
System 118:
[Ding! Host declares 'tactical retreat'! Physiological indicators: Heart rate 160! Body temperature 38.5℃! Blood surge causing insufficient oxygen supply to the brain! Warning! Warning! Host is about to enter 'overheating shutdown' state! Immediate physical cooling is recommended (e.g. jumping out of the window?)]
Nangong Ye looked at her expression of shame and indignation, wishing she could find a hole to hide in, and finally laughed softly. The laughter was low and pleasant, with the vibration of the chest, which was particularly clear and seductive in the quiet private room.
He no longer pressed her, but leisurely poured himself a glass of wine and sipped it slowly, but his eyes were still like hooks, firmly locked on her, admiring her rare moment of collapse.
"Okay, Ning'er said she's full, so she is."
His voice was full of smile and indulgence.
"It's just... this 'indigestion' doesn't seem to be caused by eating?"
He looked meaningfully at her still blushing cheeks and evasive eyes.
Dongfang Yuning: [……]
She wanted to bite someone! How could she be enjoying this meal as a delicacy? She was clearly being treated as a side dish by this vixen in front of her, using his eyes, words, and subtle touches! Every bite made her heart tremble with fear, her face flushed!
She glared at him angrily, her watery eyes filled with shame, accusation, and a hint of arousal that she herself was not aware of. Under the warm yellow light, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Nangong Ye's heart faltered at her glare, and he nearly lost his composure. His Adam's apple rolled, and he suppressed the simmering heat in his heart, downing the wine in one gulp. The pungent liquid slid down his throat, but it couldn't extinguish the fire she had ignited.
Inside the private room, the air seemed to have turned to thick honey. The aroma of food mixed with the faint scent of wine, and the ambiguous atmosphere between the two people was so tense that it almost sparked.
The hustle and bustle of the town outside the window became a distant background sound, and the only thing left here was the silent struggle between the two people - one was pressing forward step by step, teasing in all kinds of ways; the other was retreating step by step, feeling ashamed and panicked but with nowhere to escape.
Nangong Ye looked at her like a helpless kitten with its fur standing on end. His heart was so soft, but he enjoyed the feeling of controlling the rhythm and watching her lose her composure because of him.
He knew that he had been a little too flirty today, but so what? As long as she only had eyes for him, as long as he could carve a bold and colorful mark on this pure white paper that belonged to him, Nangong Ye, he was willing to do anything, play any role, even... a self-destructive "male vixen".
He put down the wine glass and tapped lightly with his fingertips on the smooth table, making a regular sound, as if knocking on the door of her heart.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his lips curled up in an arc of determination and endless temptation, silently declaring: this sweet "torture" led by him is far from over.
His little thing is destined to suffer from indigestion tonight.
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