Chapter 155 Past and Present Lives, First Kiss in Two Lifetimes
On the way back to the hotel, Gu Baobao leaned against the car window, watching the exotic scenery flowing through the streets of F country, but her heart was still churning with thoughts of those 10,000 merit points.
【Defu,】
She called out in her heart,
What new items have been unlocked in the Merit Shop yet?
[Refreshing for you... Ding! Host's merit points have exceeded 10,000 points, and some items in the premium section of the shop have been unlocked!]
De Fu's voice remained excited.
Would you like to take a look now?
Gu Baobao was itching to get in, but after glancing at Minister Sui in the car and the security guards in the front, she managed to restrain herself.
[I'll check back in my room.]
She needs to find a place that is absolutely safe and where no one will bother her.
On the fifteenth floor of the hotel, the corridor was so quiet you could hear your own heartbeat.
Gu Baobao's mind was full of thoughts about the Merit Mall. She kept her head down and followed Minister Sui in front of her, completely unaware that Lu Zhanming, who was walking diagonally in front of her, suddenly stopped.
"Bang!"
She crashed headfirst into a solid "wall".
"Hmm..."
Gu Baobao cried out in pain, covering her nose, which was sore from the impact, and tears were almost coming out.
I looked up, and whoosh—!
Her face turned bright red instantly.
She didn't crash into a wall; she crashed into Lu Zhanming's arms.
Beneath the man's suit jacket was a muscular chest; even through his shirt, one could feel its warmth and hardness.
[De Fu! Why didn't you remind me!]
Gu Baobao screamed inwardly.
The system emitted a sly, electronic "hehehe" laugh.
[Host, this system is creating an opportunity for you! This is called an unconscious act of throwing yourself into someone's arms—an essential plot point for deepening your relationship!]
Gu Baobao really wanted to expose this system that loved to watch the drama unfold.
At that moment, Lu Zhanming reacted almost instinctively, wrapping his arm around her waist to steady her staggering body.
He lowered his head, his brows furrowed, his voice filled with heartache:
"Did you hurt yourself? Let me see."
He gently pulled her hand away from her nose and examined it carefully.
Gu Baobao's nose was indeed red, which was particularly noticeable on her fair face. Paired with her eyes that were glistening with tears from the pain, she looked pitiful, yet... incredibly cute.
Lu Zhanming's Adam's apple bobbed almost imperceptibly.
In the corridor, Minister Sui and the other comrades who were walking in front stopped and turned around to see this scene. Several young comrades couldn't help but cover their mouths and chuckle, their eyes full of ambiguous "I understand, I understand" expressions.
Sui Jianguo coughed, a smile playing on his lips, but his tone was serious:
“Baby, you and Zhanming go back to your room to rest first. From now on, don’t go out unless there’s a special reason. The embassy is already investigating Su Xiaoyu’s contact information, safety first.”
"Okay, okay."
Gu Baobao couldn't wait to escape this place that made her so embarrassed she could dig a castle out of it. Covering her nose and lowering her head, she hurried toward room 1508.
Lu Zhanming quickly followed, his steps steady, but upon closer inspection, the back of his ears was already quite red.
The door slammed shut, shutting out the outside world.
As usual, Lu Zhanming immediately checked every corner of the room:
Behind curtains, in the bathroom, in the closet, on the telephone, and even in the vent.
Only after confirming that it was safe did he turn around and look at Gu Baobao.
Once you take one look, you can't take your eyes off it.
The little girl was still covering her nose, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes darting around. She stood in the middle of the room like a little animal that had wandered into unfamiliar territory and was at a loss.
The emotions that I had suppressed in the corridor were now surging up uncontrollably in this private space.
"Baby,"
Lu Zhanming walked over, his voice a little hoarse.
"Let me take another look, see how badly it was hit."
He reached out and gently grasped her wrist, which she was covering her nose with.
Gu Baobao's wrists were slender, with delicate, slightly cool skin. Lu Zhanming's palms were large and warm, covered with thin calluses from years of gun-handling training.
When the two sensations met, both of them felt as if they had been struck by a subtle electric current, and they trembled simultaneously.
Gu Baobao tried to pull her hand back, but couldn't break free.
Lu Zhanming carefully pulled her hand away and examined her nose closely in the bright light of the room. It was indeed a little red, but not swollen; she must have just bumped it and hurt herself.
But his gaze involuntarily drifted downwards.
Below the tip of her nose were her lips, slightly pursed due to nervousness.
The lips were beautifully shaped and naturally crimson, appearing especially vibrant and moist at this moment due to the owner's fluctuating emotions.
Lu Zhanming felt his breathing become heavier.
The room was so quiet that he could hear his own heart pounding like a drum, and he could also hear Gu Baobao's soft, shallow, yet equally disordered breathing.
He held her hand tightly, instead of letting go, he slowly tightened his grip. With his other hand, he tentatively and very slowly wrapped his arms around her waist.
Gu Baobao stiffened, but did not push him away.
This tacit approval signal was like a spark splashed into an oil drum.
Lu Zhanming's eyes darkened instantly, a restrained fire surging within them.
He lowered his head, his forehead gently touching hers, their noses almost touching, their hot breaths mingling.
"Baby……"
His voice was terribly hoarse, carrying an almost pleading tone.
"Can I be Zhanming's girlfriend?"
He asked again.
Unlike the previous probing, this time it was done at such close range, in such an ambiguous posture.
Gu Baobao felt like she was on fire.
My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to explode, my mind was blank, and all I could see was his hot breath and those deep, soulful eyes that seemed to draw you in.
She didn't answer, but her flushed cheeks, trembling eyelashes, and unwavering gaze said it all.
Lu Zhanming was no longer waiting.
He lowered his head and kissed those lips that haunted his dreams.
At first, it was tentative, a gentle touch, as if afraid of breaking precious porcelain.
But the moment their lips touched, all restraint crumbled.
His arms tightened, pulling her firmly into his embrace. His kisses became deep and urgent, with a unique domineering and aggressive quality, yet revealing a careful tenderness in the details.
Gu Baobao's mind went completely blank with a "boom".
In this life and the next, across two lifetimes, this was her first kiss.
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