Fondness

Jiang Xiao instinctively hid the box in her arms and blurted out, “It’s, it’s nothing…”

The next moment, an arm with still-undried water droplets passed in front of her, precisely grasping her hand and effortlessly taking the box hidden against her chest.

The warm mist was close, dampening her thin nightdress, and inadvertently touching her softness. Jiang Xiao trembled slightly, watching a black shadow pass by in front of her, disappearing in her peripheral vision.

“How could you snatch my things like that?” Jiang Xiao belatedly realized, turning her head to look at the culprit who had unsettled her mind for a moment.

His black hair was half-dried, no longer dripping, but still damp, resembling a dog caught in the rain. His round eyes were very close to her, almost touching the top of her head. From Jiang Xiao’s perspective, he looked even more like a puppy.

But this “puppy” was completely unreasonable. He toyed with the edges of the box with his slender fingers, turned it a couple of times, then looked at her with a puzzled expression, “Wasn’t this meant for me?”

At his words, Jiang Xiao pursed her lips, deliberately confronting him out of annoyance, “Who said it was meant for you? Give it back to me.”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qishen didn’t inquire further about who it was intended for. Instead, after a thoughtful pause of two seconds, he casually raised his eyebrows and kindly suggested, “Then let me help you figure out if the recipient will like it?”

The distance between the two was close enough for Jiang Xiao to smell the same shower gel scent on him as on herself, though she wasn’t sure if it was because he had just showered. The drifting heat carried a fragrance that was quite sufficient.

Jiang Xiao’s gaze swept past his exposed skin, noticing that he was dressed similarly to the last time in Hengdian, wearing only snug underwear. She immediately felt uncomfortable.

After a moment, Jiang Xiao looked away, making no move to stop him from opening the box. She rubbed her nose and muttered quietly, “You don’t need to help… since you’ve taken it, just keep it. I’ll find another gift.”

Saying this, even if he didn’t like it, she could save face for herself. However, he shouldn’t be lacking in social skills to criticize a gift in front of the giver.

Before long, Zhou Qishen untied the ribbon and took out the watch inside. It was too large for Jiang Xiao, being a men’s model. Besides trying it on, she had never worn it.

The deep blue dial with a silver interior and gemstone border complemented skin tones well.

Jiang Xiao discreetly glanced at Zhou Qishen’s expression, still feeling somewhat uneasy inside, until she heard him smile and say, “I really like it. Luckily, I managed to snatch it away before someone else did.”

His eyes looked directly at her, full of tenderness and a hint of playful insight.

At his words, Jiang Xiao struggled to suppress a smile, feeling somewhat uncomfortable with how well Zhou Qishen’s words pleased her. She muttered, “As long as you like it…”

Having said that, she casually lifted her eyes to glance at Zhou Qishen beside her. His mood seemed even better now, his gaze fixed once again on the watch, his face still sporting a smile.

Perhaps noticing her gaze, his eyes flickered slightly, then he looked back at her. Their eyes met, an unknown emotion bubbling like magma in the depths of their eyes.

What happened next naturally followed, the soft touch both familiar and unfamiliar.

Jiang Xiao stared blankly, her mind still clear at this moment, watching him gently place the watch he claimed to like aside, then gently cup her cheek with his hand.

Lips met lips, initially just gently touching, at most applying a little pressure, the action so gentle that it made one completely unwilling to resist.

Gradually, Zhou Qishen became unsatisfied with surface kisses, his tongue delving deeper as she gasped, gradually pressing inside, conquering territory and expanding boundaries.

Lips and tongues intertwined like silk threads, entwining the two tightly, reluctant to part.

Time passed unnoticed, Zhou Qishen held her waist, using some force to lift her onto the nearby low table. The cold touch met the exposed root of her thigh, stimulating her to moan softly, impatiently patting the shoulder of the person in front of her.

The man’s response was swift, lifting her buttocks to change direction, indicating for her to hold onto his neck.

Jiang Xiao was stunned but obediently followed, her slender arms resting on his broad shoulders, naturally embracing his neck.

Thus, besides her legs wrapped around his waist, her whole person was almost suspended in mid-air, her long hair cascading down and covering his shoulders.

Zhou Qishen’s arm muscles bulged, the result of well-exercised strength allowing him to support her entire weight with one hand. His other large palm began to explore from her waist to her back, but strangely, it encountered no resistance. His fingertips paused, realizing.

She was not wearing any underwear after taking a shower.

Her nightdress today was too dark in color for him to have noticed initially, but once he did…

He drew back slightly from Jiang Xiao, separating their four touching lips as his gaze lowered.

They held each other tightly, her softness pushing against his firm chest, some slight distortion but still showing a certain strangeness.

Through the thin fabric, a strong presence was evident.

He couldn’t help but imagine what enticing spring scenes lay beneath. His throat rolled, and his gaze deepened.

“What’s wrong? You can’t even concentrate on the kiss?” Jiang Xiao sensed his discomfort, groggily opening her eyes, creating some distance, saying her piece before wanting to continue kissing.

Thinking this, she did so without hesitation, lowering her head to offer up her plump, moist red lips.

She had long keenly noticed those fingers hovering at the edges, but she hadn’t expected him to be quite the ‘gentleman.’ Instead of recklessly charging forward, he pretended and mischievously wandered around the less sensitive areas.

But both of them knew clearly what his real goal was.

Zhou Qishen’s slightly surprised gaze gradually turned deep and replaced her actions as the aggressor, taking over control. His feet began to move towards the edge of the bed.

First, he nibbled on her lips, then in the gap where she was about to retaliate, he gently kissed her again in a comforting manner, chuckling teasingly, “Xiaoxiao, you really like kissing, huh.”

Jiang Xiao winced in pain, her delicate eyebrows furrowed. As her back touched the soft bed, she opened her eyes and gave him a charming glare, “Of course I do…”

At this point, she paused, and a mischievous thought suddenly arose.

However, in the blink of an eye, Jiang Xiao reached out and hooked her arms around his neck. Her fingers traced over his lips, her fox-like eyes slightly raised, her voice softened as she deliberately teased, “After all, I’m kissing you. If I kiss someone I don’t like, I won’t like it.”

Zhou Qishen’s clear face suddenly turned slightly red. He lowered his eyes to gaze at her self-satisfied expression. Between her inhales and exhales, the breath she exhaled lingered on his face, tickling him gently.

The playful banter in words abruptly stopped, but her mischievous hands continued to slide down slowly. Adam’s apple rolled as his throat moved, his heartbeat quickened, his abdominal muscles hardened…

Zhou Qishen’s breath hitched, and the fingers pressing on the soft bedding tightened slowly, his eagle-like black eyes ready to strike.

The next moment, he realized he had misunderstood just now; her verbal teasing continued, “Oh, and… how come you’re not calling me ‘wife’ right now? I prefer it when you call me ‘wife’ more than ‘Xiaoxiao’.”

Her slender and beautiful fingers skillfully slipped towards the edge, her eyes fixed on breaking through the bottom line.

“Xiao… Wife, don’t touch down there.” Zhou Qishen started to say, but suddenly realized something midway and changed his tone. His strong arm suddenly grabbed her…

“Let go.” Jiang Xiao narrowed her eyes.

Ignoring her, Zhou Qishen didn’t want to let her play with him anymore. He softened his tone slightly, “Wife.”

Jiang Xiao secretly hooked her lips, showing no sign of backing down. She continued, “I said, let go.”

Zhou Qishen sighed, his eyes flickered, and after meeting her determined gaze, he restrained himself and let her go.

Sensing that he had released his grip as she requested, Jiang Xiao smiled happily, staring at him unblinkingly until she saw his ears turn crimson, then she satisfactorily stopped her movements.

Then, she deliberately propped up half of her body, whispering in his ear as if sharing a secret, “I haven’t done this with any other man. Teach me, how should I do it?”

With the distance closing between them, Zhou Qishen’s strong chest had the sound of his rapidly beating heart slowly falling into Jiang Xiao’s ears, clear and bright.

Only hearing his hoarse voice, tinged with fatal temptation, “Really want to learn?”

“Mm-hmm.” Jiang Xiao blinked innocently and contentedly.

Zhou Qishen was still immersed in the joy of her saying “haven’t done this with any other man” when he wanted to say something, but she tightened her grip maliciously again. The place that could barely withstand it was hit, and he couldn’t help but groan.

His strong restraint gradually collapsed, and he pressed her shoulders, pushing her back onto the bed. His distinct knuckles lightly traversed through her hair, softly coaxing, negotiating with her, “Next time, let’s wait. Next time, I’ll teach you.”

“No, I want it now.” Jiang Xiao pretended not to notice how much he was holding back, but looked at him with eyes full of anticipation and longing.

Her eyeballs turned, and she lowered her head to look at the increasingly aggressive posture.

She hesitated; she had just been interrupted by someone, and she treated him like this. Wasn’t it a bit too much?

He was stunned for two seconds, his Adam’s apple visibly rolling. His eyelashes, like wings, trembled slightly due to suppressed emotions. He held her tightly, burying his head in her neck, extremely aggrieved, “Wife, you’re really bullying me too much.”

The moist hair brushed against Jiang Xiao’s skin, causing goosebumps and making her heart inexplicably restless. Her breathing also became heavier by a few notches, his words clearly portraying a submissive attitude, allowing her to do whatever she pleased.

Actually, he didn’t need to be like this at all…

“Um, let me remind you, if you’re a bit more assertive, I might just yield?”

That’s right, there is such a big difference in strength between men and women, yet he insisted on playing this kind of evil game with her. Although she enjoyed it, she didn’t know how it would end if it went on in the long run.

It would be better to take advantage of the current opportunity and give him a small chance to get back at him.

However, this is not her compromise, mainly, she also wants it…