Chapter 71 : Water Light

From their standing position, they could perfectly see the bright moon and the starry night sky through the narrow doorway. However, the affection in each other’s eyes eclipsed the beauty of the night, and the ambiguous tension between them continued to build.

Just as Liang Qingqing thought Fan Yanxing might make a move, he quietly diverted his gaze and casually said, “I’ll fetch the water for you. You should find your clothes first.”

She was taken aback for a moment. Her rapidly beating heart gradually calmed down. It was hard to tell if she was relieved or disappointed. Her smile was somewhat forced as she nodded in response and quickly left the kitchen.

As soon as she entered the yard, she heard the cicadas in the treetops incessantly playing their song. Normally, she would appreciate this rural sound, but tonight, it felt unexpectedly annoying.

Liang Qingqing took a deep breath, stood at the door, and undid the braid she had worn all day. Her long hair cascaded down to her waist, and the contrast of her black hair and red lips, with her fox-like eyes slightly closed, gave her an alluring and captivating look.

It didn’t take long to fetch her clothes from the room. By the time she slowly walked to the backyard, Fan Yanxing was helping her with the last bucket of water. She entered the bathing room, placed her clothes on the rack, and could hear the soothing sound of water dripping into the large wooden tub, mingled with slightly heavier breathing that didn’t belong to her.

The bathing room wasn’t very spacious. With the large wooden tub, rack, and chair taking up most of the space, there was only a narrow distance between them. They were so close that she could easily be right next to him with just a couple of steps.

The wind outside blew into the room, disturbing the candle flame on the rack. Fortunately, it only flickered a couple of times without going out.

Liang Qingqing looked in his direction. He had his back to her, holding the water bucket. His arm muscles were tensed from the effort, and the defined veins and contours were a display of raw, powerful energy.

His fingers gripping the bucket were as beautiful as ever slim and long, with neatly trimmed nails and slightly bent joints. Just looking at them, one could tell they were hands both warm and full of strength.

Liang Qingqing found herself staring, losing her focus. She didn’t even notice when the sound of water stopped until a soft chuckle brought her back to reality. She looked up abruptly and met his gaze, which was a mix of amusement and something else.

Seeing the teasing in his eyes, her face flushed with a deep red that quickly spread to her ears and neck. Her fair skin took on a soft pink hue due to embarrassment. She breathed carefully, trying hard to control her emotions, fearful that he might hear her pounding heart.

She instinctively took a step back. When she spoke again, her voice was stammering and slightly hoarse. “Y-you should go outside first. I need to take a shower.”

Fan Yanxing, holding the empty bucket with one hand, tilted his head and stared at her. He seemed to want to say something but ended up just closing his mouth. He ran his hand over his short hair as if it were a bit prickly, and then nodded, saying, “Alright.”

As he turned to leave, Liang Qingqing finally allowed herself to let her heart race freely and gave in to the indescribable fluttering of emotions.

But before she could completely relax, the friction sound of the fabric when walking suddenly disappeared. She looked over in confusion and saw Fan Yanxing standing motionless at the door. Before she could open her mouth to ask, the tall figure quickly approached in front of her wide eyes.

The bucket hit the ground with a not-too-light thud, completely drowning out the scream in her throat.

The hands that she had been watching for a long time passed through her soft black hair pinched the soft flesh at the back of her neck, forcing her to raise her head. As if offering her red lips voluntarily, he lowered his head slightly and kissed her.

The strong attack was too sudden. Before she could react, she was lifted into the air. The door closed and her back was pressed against the wooden board. The cold touch made her shiver subconsciously and she hugged the scorching heat source so close to her.

“Fan Yan…

Before she could finish her sentence, he had already gripped her jaw. His kiss was heavy, with his teeth pressing against her lips, creating a tingling sensation mixed with a strange pain.

The warmth from his lips moved to her earlobe, then her neck, and finally settled on her collarbone. Feeling his slightly heavy breathing, Liang Qingqing’s eyelashes fluttered even more.

She instinctively tried to push him away but was restrained by his strong arms. As her breathing became heavier, her fingers curled uncontrollably, as if trying to grasp something. However, this desire was only fulfilled later.

But that something was too hot to hold onto, and in retrospect, it felt frustrating and embarrassing.

At that moment, Liang Qingqing had no time to think about anything else. He carried her to the only chair in the room and set her down. The chair was padded with his jacket, and the soft fabric was very comfortable.

Her neck instinctively tilted upwards, her long hair brushing the floor, exposing her pale and beautiful face completely. This face, with its delicate features and graceful figure, met all his preferences. The high curve of her body was nearly impossible to hold in one hand, and her slender waist was particularly sensitive, trembling at the slightest touch.

Fan Yanxing lowered his head and meticulously washed his fingers in the water. Noticing out of the corner of his eye that she was trying to sneak towards the door, his gaze deepened with amusement. He pretended not to see and didn’t turn around until his hands were clean. At that point, she had already reached the door and was about to unlock it.

“Qingqing?”

The deliberate, slow words made her shiver all over. Just as she was about to hasten and unlock the door, she was abruptly lifted off the ground and carried back to the chair, this time sitting on his lap.

Liang Qingqing closed her eyes tightly, a sense of guilt spreading through her. She turned her face away in embarrassment, not daring to look at his expression.

“Why are you running away? Didn’t you enjoy it last time?”

His devilish whisper seemed to caress her ear.

“Who enjoyed it?”

Liang Qingqing usually had a stubborn mouth in such situations, but her mind was involuntarily filled with fragmented, shameful images.

Thinking back to that time, there was indeed a hint of nostalgia in her heart, but even more so was a mix of love and hate. Going through it again would leave her weak for a long time, and it seemed hardly worth the effort.

“Really?”

Fan Yanxing’s voice, always magnetic and husky, was deliberately lowered now, sounding even more relaxed. His tone rose slightly at the end, carrying a hint of seduction. Liang Qingqing gathered the courage to glance at him and saw his handsome face was full of amusement.

She opened her lips and was about to speak when she felt the long feeling coming from her waist and abdomen. Her words turned into tender moans. Liang Qingqing bit her lower lip and clamped her legs together. The blush on her cheeks became more and more obvious. She continued to force it out, but the next second she was slapped on the buttocks.

As the pressure eased, the lingering sensation deepened even more.

“What’s the matter? Were you lying earlier?”

Liang Qingqing couldn’t find the words to express her frustration. She just felt that the person before her was unbearably unreasonable, and she tried to endure the tickling sensation.

She snapped, “What does that have to do with anything?”

After a brief pause, she added angrily, “I didn’t lie!”

“If you didn’t lie, then why are you stopping me from verifying it?”

His righteous attitude infuriated Liang Qingqing, and she couldn’t help but pinch the soft flesh at his waist. The added tears at the corners of her eyes were on the verge of falling. The sounds of embarrassment escaping her throat were all swallowed up by his lips. This kiss was even more intense than the previous ones, as if he wanted to consume her completely.

The taste of alcohol between their lips grew stronger. She felt herself, though not very drunk, getting tipsy; otherwise, why was her mind becoming so muddled? She even started reaching for his shoulders to press her fingers deeper.

After an unknown amount of time, Fan Yanxig’s voice, full of amusement, drifted into her ears.

“See? Don’t you really like it?”

Even with her vision blurred, she could still see the sticky moisture between his fingers.

Liang Qingqing shot him a resentful glance, wanting to argue but feeling that any attempt would be futile and only give him more ammunition to tease her. She decided to stay silent instead.

Fan Yanxing kissed her eyelashes, then lifted her and placed her back on the chair, leaving her to sit alone. But before she could catch her breath, his dark head buried itself down again.

His short, coarse hair made her skin itch and burn, but it was nothing compared to what was happening elsewhere.

Liang Qingqing’s breathing grew erratic, her toes tensed, and her hands instinctively reached for his head. However, as soon as she touched him, she was restrained, her fingers locked beside her. His other hand was also active, grabbing wherever it was soft!

Damn it, damn it, damn it—important things should be repeated three times!

Where did this guy learn so many tricks? Each time it gets harder to resist, but this intoxicating pleasure just pierces the heart. Wanting to refuse but unable to let go, it’s infuriating.

Liang Qingqing bit her lower lip, using all her strength to keep from making too much noise, but the soft whimpers still echoed in the bathroom.

After some time, Fan Yanxing suddenly lifted his head and looked at her seriously. However, the glistening water on his lips and his heavy breathing indicated he wasn’t as calm as he appeared.

His breath on her skin carried a seductive tone as he said, “Qingqing, let’s make it official. I want to hear people say you’re my partner, and treat you openly, not sneakily, as if we’re doing something shameful.”

In the middle of this, Liang Qingqing, tearful and helpless, scratched his palm, wishing they could discuss this later. She was too exhausted to think about anything else. Faced with Fan Yanxing’s firm insistence for an answer, she could only weakly nod.

“Okay, okay.”

After agreeing, Liang Qingqing realized that Fan Yanxing’s words sounded familiar, like something Qin Zhen had said to her earlier. She had wondered how Fan Yanxing, the jealous type, would just let this matter slide. It turns out he had set this up for tonight!

Even getting everyone drunk today seemed to be part of his plan. She vaguely remembered him mentioning drinking in the afternoon in front of Liang Xueyong!

Tonight’s series of actions were all a trap. Who said that pretending to be indifferent is a woman’s trick to attract men? Fan Yanxing seemed to be quite skilled at it!

So that’s it. So that’s how it is.

Liang Qingqing, fuming, pounded Fan Yanxing’s back with two punches.

After getting her anger out, she felt a mix of frustration and amusement. Shivering, she was held in his arms and couldn’t resist poking his chest.

“Couldn’t you just say what you wanted directly? Why all these twists and turns to achieve your goals? I’m exhausted just for you.”

Hearing this, Fan Yanxing knew she had figured things out. However, he never intended to hide anything from her in the first place, and given her cleverness, she would have guessed it eventually.

“Just a little effort with my hands and lips, where’s the exhaustion?” Fan Yanxing, not serious at all, smirked and leaned in to tease her ear.

Liang Qingqing rolled her eyes, tilted her head, and bit his chin. She was afraid of leaving a mark, so she didn’t bite too hard, and lightly hummed, “I was thinking of making it public when I report to the County Broadcasting Bureau, but I regret it…”

The repairs at the production team might take another half month, so Liang Qingqing’s willingness to concede came much earlier. Fan Yanxing was naturally pleased, but this clever girl wasn’t going to be easily outdone and changed her stance.

Fan Yanxing’s eyes showed a hint of helplessness as he nipped her earlobe and squeezed her waist, feigning weakness as he said, “Alright, I’m sorry.”

Upon hearing this, Liang Qingqing’s eyes lit up, and she cleared her throat, “Sorry for what?”