Chapter 37 Kiss Me, May I Kiss You?
"I'm with Lin Yu."
In the bar lounge, Zhou Ke and Yan Yadong sat together. He remained silent for a long time, thinking that since he was now with Lin Yu, there was no need to hide it from everyone. Rather than waiting to be discovered one day, it was better to strike first.
He abruptly turned his head, his dark pupils widening instantly. Due to the violent coughing, his face and neck turned a deep liver color.
Zhou Ke gave him a dismissive glance. "Can you please not overreact?"
Ignoring his surprised gaze, Zhou Ke parted his thin lips slightly and said, "Lin Yu."
Yan Yadong's expression was no less than if he had been struck by lightning. He stood stiffly, still unable to believe that these words had come from Zhou Ke's mouth. He even had the illusion that his brain was reading too fast, and he didn't know what was rushing into his head. He stared blankly at Zhou Ke: "What...wait...what do you mean? Um, you know, I wasn't good at studying, and I dropped out of high school and haven't studied since. Excuse me for asking, but what does 'being together' mean?" As Yan Yadong spoke, he kept gesturing with his hands, and the shock in his eyes was obvious.
Zhou Ke remained silent for a while, and finally, under Yan Yadong's sharp gaze, he slowly spoke: "It means boyfriend and girlfriend, is that so hard to understand?"
Yan Yadong twitched his lips, ran his hand through his stubble, and looked at the person in front of him incredulously: "Do you want to listen to what you're saying? You're a fucking beast."
Faced with Yan Yadong's reaction, Zhou Ke, unusually, did not refute it. He raised his eyes, gazing intently ahead, and a thought popped into his mind: even if he is a beast, he will accept it.
Yan Yadong continued, "There are so many women in this world, do you really need to lay a hand on your own sister? Seriously, I've known you for so many years, and I never realized you were such a beast."
"Say what you will." Zhou Ke closed his eyes.
Seeing that he didn't want to argue, Yan Yadong panicked: "No, you're serious? You're really with Lin Yu, in a romantic way."
Zhou Ke glanced at him and said indifferently, "I thought I had explained it clearly enough."
Yan Yadong: "Are you—seriously?"
"Could there be anything more serious than this?" Zhou Ke said, his head bowed, his voice low but solemn.
After he finished speaking, the air suddenly froze, and the two remained silent for a long time.
Yan Yadong and Zhou Ke have known each other for over ten years, and Yan Yadong considers himself the person who understands him best. He knows the importance of this younger sister in his heart. Back then, a classmate pursued him relentlessly. Even though Zhou Ke had clearly rejected her, the other party still wouldn't give up. In the end, even Yan Yadong was moved and started to persuade him, saying that this girl seemed really nice, so why didn't he agree?
Zhou Ke said that he had promised Lin Yu that he would not date anyone before she did, and that he really had no intention of dating anyone else. He didn't want to delay her or break his own promise.
Upon hearing this, Yan Yadong immediately smiled. It was the first time he had ever seen his brother make such a promise. At the time, he felt that something was strange, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. In the end, he could only attribute it to the fact that the two siblings had depended on each other for many years, and the older brother hoped to see his sister happy first before he could start his own family.
At that time, he sighed and said that being a good older brother to Zhou Ke was truly admirable.
Imagine if I had a younger sister, I definitely wouldn't have done this much.
As it turned out, years later, it was this beast who stole his sister away.
Yan Yadong looked at him intently for a moment, unsure how to describe his feelings.
Although he knew that Zhou Ke and Lin Yu were not related by blood, the fact that the two were together still shocked him quite a bit.
Damn, he's a bit out of touch with the times.
*
Lin Yu and Jia Yi saw Yi off at the station after he took the high-speed train back to Lincheng at 2 pm today.
Before leaving, Cong Yi looked at Lin Yu and asked with a smile, "Are you with your brother now?"
Lin Yu didn't intend to hide it from him and Jia Yi, so she nodded.
This time, Cong Yi once again flashed his signature smile, revealing eight perfectly white teeth: "Congratulations, you've achieved your wish."
Lin Yu looked up at Cong Yi and solemnly thanked him: "Thank you. If it weren't for you, we might not have been able to get together so smoothly."
Cong Yi scoffed, showing no intention of taking credit: "You two were already in love, and I only gave you a little push. But to hear the news of you two being together before I leave Tongcheng is a wonderful thing."
"I'll treat you to a meal next time you come to Tongcheng." As she spoke, she handed over the gift bag she was carrying. "I knew you were leaving, so I bought this as a gift for you. I hope you like it."
Cong Yi reached out and took it, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Thanks, but I don't know when I'll be able to come again next time."
Lin Yu smiled and said, "There will always be opportunities. Jia Yi is still here."
Yi said casually, "See you next time then, but just so you know, dinner is fine, just don't order fish again."
That fish dish almost gave him psychological trauma.
After saying that, the three of them looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.
Lin Yu: "Okay, order whatever you want to eat, alright?"
Cong Yi: "Okay, it's settled then."
With half an hour to go before the train arrived, the group said a few more words of farewell, hugged each other before leaving, and then Yi pushed his suitcase into the waiting hall. Jiayi watched his departing figure, and a feeling of parting suddenly welled up in her heart. She pouted and reluctantly walked out of the station.
Jiayi may seem carefree on the surface, but deep down she hates separation the most. She cried her eyes out at a reunion because she couldn't get into the same city as Lin Yu. Now that Yi Yi has left, Jiayi always feels like something is missing. The usually optimistic girl has become listless.
Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Lin Yu accompanied her home.
Jiayi sat cross-legged on the living room carpet, with several cans of fruit-flavored beer next to her. Two of the cans were already opened. She held the cans, her eyes welling up with tears. "I just feel like time is flying by. In the blink of an eye, Cong Yi is gone. In another week, you'll be going back to Jiangcheng too. I don't know when we'll get together again."
After saying that, she held the bottle of wine and downed the last two sips in one go: "Why do people have to part ways? Can't we just stay together forever?"
Three or four beer bottles lay spilled beside her. Lin Yu was already quite drunk. In the dimly lit room, someone's phone rang. Lin Yu propped her head up and ignored it. Jia Yi, however, glanced at the phone emitting a light source with her blurry eyes. Seeing the words "brother" on the screen, she slowly picked up the phone, then hiccuped and handed it to Lin Yu. "Wake up, Xiao Yu, your brother is calling."
Lin Yu, feeling dizzy and lightheaded, squinted through a narrow gap. All she could see was a blurry double image. She grabbed her phone haphazardly, swiping her fingertips across the screen a few times before finally answering the call. She pursed her lips and mumbled, "Hello."
Sensing something was off about Lin Yu's voice, Zhou Ke paused, then almost immediately asked, "Where are you?"
Perhaps influenced by Jiayi, Lin Yu couldn't help but think of how she and Zhou Ke would be separated after the start of the new semester, one in Jiangcheng and the other in Tongcheng. Thinking of this, her voice became somewhat muffled, and after a moment of silence, she replied softly, "Jiayi's home."
Zhou Ke: "Have you been drinking?"
Lin Yu licked her dry lips and denied it without thinking: "No."
If Zhou Ke was only guessing before, now he was 100% certain. He sighed helplessly and said, "I'm coming to pick you up now."
Because of Lin Yu, Zhou Ke had been to Jia Yi's house many times. He knew how to get there without asking for the address. Twenty minutes later, he parked his car downstairs in the community.
The doorbell rang, interrupting the two who were having a long talk over drinks. Jiayi shook her head and said suspiciously, "It sounds like someone is knocking on the door."
Once the two quieted down, the sound became even clearer. Lin Yu nodded and echoed, "Someone's coming."
Upon hearing this, Jiayi got up and walked to the entrance. She opened the door and saw Zhou Ke outside. She blinked and revealed a pair of crescent-shaped eyes. "Brother Zhou Ke, what brings you here?"
Zhou Keqing's clear voice rang out: "Come and take Lin Yu home."
As Zhou Ke entered the living room, he immediately saw the person lying on the sofa. She was facing away from the entrance, and from Zhou Ke's angle, he could only see her slender back and straight black hair. She had her left arm bent and her head resting on the crook of her arm, while her other arm hung down naturally on her thigh.
Zhou Ke walked over, squatted down beside her, and whispered her name.
Hearing the voice, the girl's long, thick eyelashes fluttered slightly, and she slowly opened her hazy eyes, "Brother..."
Zhou Ke glanced down at Lin Yu's face. Her originally fair cheeks were flushed with a faint blush from the alcohol. He glanced at the beer bottles lying crookedly on the carpet, his temples throbbing slightly. "How much did you drink?"
Lin Yu raised her arm, held up three fingers, and smiled: "One bottle."
Zhou Ke: "......"
No longer caring how many bottles she had drunk, Zhou Ke leaned down, supporting her back with one hand and slipping the other under her knees, effortlessly lifting her up. As he passed Jiayi, he paused and said gently, "I'll take her back first."
Jiayi nodded: "Okay."
Smelling the familiar scent of her brother, Lin Yu wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her head in his neck and rubbed against him, saying in a low voice, "Brother, I'm a little sad today."
As they stepped out of the elevator, the night was deep, and the nearby streetlights were lit up one by one. Moths flew around the glow of the lights, and a cool night breeze blew against their faces. Zhou Ke smelled the faint scent of lime on her. He looked down at the couch and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
Lin Yu held her tightly, her warm breath falling on his neck, bringing a wet and itchy sensation. Zhou Ke hugged her, feeling her warm breath sweeping across his neck, and silently swallowed.
Lin Yu: "Will we have to separate after a while?"
Zhou Ke was taken aback, stopped outside the car door, and stared at her with his dark eyes.
Yes, they've only been together a short time, and they're already facing separation. It's normal for her to feel sad.
The journey back was smooth and uneventful. As night fell, Lin Yu leaned back in her chair, her head tilted to the side. Her black hair clung tightly to her porcelain-white face, and the passing neon lights reflected off her fair and smooth face frame by frame. Zhou Ke raised his hand and tilted the air vent upwards, glancing at her from time to time.
The neighborhood was unusually quiet late at night, the surroundings were silent. The car was parked on the side of the road and the engine was off. In the distance, a rusty street lamp emitted a dim light, casting a circular halo downwards. Zhou Ke casually unbuckled his seatbelt and then glanced at the person next to him. The reading light in the car was on, and the hazy light and shadow fell on Lin Yu's profile. Her eyes were closed, her long, fine eyelashes were lowered under her eyelids, and a faint blush appeared on her face, making her look like a sweet and juicy peach.
When the journey ended, Zhou Ke quietly looked at her for a while, then leaned towards her, his cheek almost touching her lips, and his hand touched the seatbelt buckle, which clicked open.
At the same time, the person who had been sleeping suddenly stirred, "Brother..."
He was so close that he could even smell the peach-scented breath coming from her mouth. Zhou Ke tilted his head and looked at her. The cold air flowed silently, and the dim light enveloped the carriage.
Their eyes met, and Lin Yu blinked, her clear eyes glistening with moisture. Looking at his handsome face, she licked her dry lips, and a surge of courage rose within her. As if possessed, she blurted out, "May I kiss you?"
After he finished speaking, the air fell silent.
After waiting for a while without receiving an answer, Lin Yu lowered her eyes and looked down at her brother's naturally pink lips. Suddenly, she moved closer, and their breaths began to mingle and intertwine. Her soft lips slowly pressed against his.
The moment they touched, both of them froze, as if tiny electric currents were rushing through their limbs in a frenzy.
That day's kiss was just a brief encounter, ending abruptly before it could even penetrate. In this respect, Lin Yu was a beginner. She tried to imitate how Zhou Ke kissed her that day, awkwardly tracing his lips with the tip of her tongue, again and again, like a light feather brushing against her skin.
The night was deep, the camphor tree stood tall against the dark blue night sky, and a crescent moon hung high in the sky.
The atmosphere inside the car gradually became heavy. Lin Yu closed her eyes and gradually felt her heartbeat rapidly. Each beat seemed to hit her nerve endings, stimulating her excitement and surging.
A moment later, she reluctantly pulled away from her brother's lips, tilting her head back slightly to create a shallow distance between them.
Zhou Ke pursed his lips and looked at her. Her porcelain-white skin was flushed with a rosy blush that was even hotter than before. Her eyes were misty with tears, and her once calm chest began to rise and fall. Her breathing became heavier, and the gasps that escaped from between her lips echoed in the carriage, making his temples throb with pain.
Whether it was due to drunkenness or her inherent boldness, Lin Yu was still unsatisfied despite having already kissed him once. She even craved more, more gifts from her brother.
Lin Yu opened her lips, a faint light gradually appearing in her eyes. She stared at Zhou Ke with expectant eyes: "Can we continue?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
