Meng Jiuyi was taken aback.
Tan Yuchen rested his index finger on his forehead, as if slowly savoring the memory, "It seems like... I think I also... bit her."
The man's low, husky voice seemed to be planting a spell, instantly spreading an ambiguous atmosphere that began to unfold gradually.
A blush and a burning sensation spread like a raging tide from the back of her neck all the way up.
He really did bite her.
Compared to the dense rows of teeth marks Meng Jiuyi left on his shoulder, the man's affection was much more even, as if it were revenge and retaliation, specifically targeting the fleshiest, softest parts of her body to rub against.
It bit her until tears welled up in her eyes, and her toes curled back in unbearable pain.
A heart was pounding violently in her chest, not just from the texture and calluses on his palms, but also from the teeth and tongue that could break her down and make her sob.
Meng Jiuyi showed no abnormality on his face. The burning sensation on his face had not yet subsided when another wave of tide surged up.
She was filled with regret and wished she could dig a hole and bury herself in it.
I shouldn't have asked him that; how stupid of me!
Tan Yuchen rested his chin on his hand and slowly looked back at her, as if he remembered something, and let out an "Ah".
"I shouldn't be talking about these things with Ajiu. You won't misunderstand and think I'm flirting with you, will you?"
Meng Jiuyi: "......"
Is there any meat grinder that can kill him instantly?
She ignored him, pretending she hadn't heard a thing this time. Not responding was the safest option, so she lowered her head and carefully picked out the photos.
The man didn't continue the conversation or disturb her. He leaned back on the sofa, enjoying the night view with a relaxed expression. Although his wound was torn open, he seemed to be in a good mood.
"It seems to be this one."
After searching for a long time, Meng Jiuyi looked up and showed him the photo, which showed a face with long, flowing hair and delicate features.
Tan Yuchen: "Are you sure?"
"I'm not sure, because everyone was wearing uniforms and there were makeup requirements back then. These everyday photos now are probably quite different from those photos."
She picked up a few more photos, "They look a bit like these two girls."
Meng Jiuyi deliberately spoke ambiguously, showing him several photos to confirm, hoping to drag the matter out indefinitely.
So what if it turns out it wasn't her? Everyone on the cruise ship is in uniform, so she can't be blamed for making a mistake.
Tan Yuchen also agreed, saying, "It was my oversight; the photos and the person in person can indeed be quite different sometimes."
Meng Jiuyi's heart sank slightly. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw him tap his fingers lightly on the edge of the sofa twice. "But it's not difficult to gather these people together. I'll take you to meet them in person next weekend. We should be able to find them then, right?"
What? ? !
Meng Jiuyi seemed to have stopped breathing, and his expression was more like calm than peaceful.
It's more like losing one's soul.
"Identifying people face-to-face shouldn't lead to any mistakes."
Tan Yuchen lifted his eyelids and stared straight at her. "It seems like Ajiu isn't very willing to help?"
"How could that be?"
Meng Jiuyi laughed and said, "...Of course I'm willing to pay."
**
Damn it, dealing with Tan Yuchen was exhausting; it felt like fighting a war.
Was this scoundrel suspecting something? Meng Jiuyi shook her head, unwilling to think about it too deeply. What happened that night was in the past for her; without evidence, no one's word mattered.
It was quite late when she got back to the rented room. Wen Qi was already asleep, so she left a light on for her to light her way home.
After washing up, Meng Jiuyi sat in front of the dressing table. The mirror reflected her small, palm-sized face, with water still dripping from her chin.
In the stillness of the night, all alone, the thoughts stirred up by Tan Yuchen resurfaced, subtly permeating every corner of her being.
She took out her phone and deleted all of Meng's father's contact information.
When he got to the line about Mo Ruyue, Meng Jiuyi's fingers paused again and again.
This person completely disagreed with Meng's father. Mo Ruyue had loved her, before Meng Cheng was even born, when she was helpless, and when she needed her daughter's comfort.
But some wounds are inflicted suddenly in the name of love.
No one stays in the same place forever; she has to move forward.
Meng Jiuyi suddenly felt a pang of sadness, clicked on the upper right corner, and deleted her contact information.
It was pitch black all around, and her eyes were empty and blank, like a sapling that had not yet grown strong, forcibly pulled from the ground, its roots torn to pieces, and covered in blood.
Amidst the surging, ethereal sensation of falling, Meng Jiuyi, almost unconsciously, focused his gaze on the box he had brought back.
It was a gift from that annoying guy, but you can open blind boxes with it.
Blind boxes are definitely one of the cheapest surprises in the world. Even if you get a cheap little thing, the process of opening the box is exciting enough.
Meng Jiuyi didn't intend to listen to him and open one every day; his words weren't imperial edicts.
She quietly took a chick, a small chick that could fill her entire palm. It looked adorable and had very smooth feathers.
This seems to be a recent collaboration. The exterior is exquisitely cute, and even without unwrapping the surprise inside, it can be placed on a display shelf as a decorative item.
Meng Jiuyi sat on the bed, gently twisted his teeth, and countless chocolates fell onto the light green quilt.
Hmm... I'm craving something sweet.
She opened the package, put one in her mouth, and the bitterness melted away in her mouth, followed by a sweet taste; it was delicious.
She picked up the chocolate and put it back, and a star necklace fell down. Under the light of the only lamp, the blue gemstone on the pendant reflected dazzling fragments of light.
Just by looking at that perfectly cut diamond, you can tell it's very expensive.
Meng Jiuyi was stunned for a moment, put the necklace aside, and then took a chick and opened it.
Hidden within the tiny foam particles is a rose-cut emerald.
A pink camellia ring is sandwiched inside a milk candy.
Miniature pigs inlaid with transparent diamonds on raffia.
...
He had opened most of the blind boxes, and various jewelry and trinkets were piled up on the quilt. Only the first one he opened was ordinary. He wished he could give her the whole city.
When they opened the last one, a card fell out.
It says so.
Wishing card.
For Ms. Meng's unlimited use only.
Meng Jiuyi was stunned, and in the quiet of the night, her eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
A glistening drop fell onto the light green sheet and slowly spread.
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I've revised the copy to be more provocative, but the overall content remains the same. Goodnight.
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