Chapter 229: Want to Try It with Me? (Sixth Update)

Though it was such a domineering CEO-like statement, combined with Long Qingyue’s appearance and aura, it didn’t feel out of place to Ye Wenxin at all.

It was as if, Long Qingyue was naturally meant to be this way.

“So, the question is, have you never had a crush all these years?”

Thinking of what Long Qingyue had just said, and recalling that Long Qingyue was a genuine CEO back on Earth, Ye Wenxin felt the world’s spite.

Long Qingyue seemed quite averse to this type of question, but since Ye Wenxin asked, she was willing to give a proper answer.

“Compared to myself, I prefer watching others fall in love, seeing them go from meeting to understanding, and then to loving each other. If I put myself in that position, it just doesn’t seem interesting.”

As Long Qingyue pondered her feelings about love, she seemed unable to imagine herself going crazy for someone.

Long Qingyue was different from Ye Wenxin; she had already done all the crazy things, while Ye Wenxin was just beginning to realize she needed to start being bold.

Seeing that she had asked everything she wanted to know, Ye Wenxin planned to end the topic and ask about Long Qingyue’s recent activities.

However, Long Qingyue added, “But seeing you lately, I’ve been wondering if I should create another identity like you, to travel around and see things.”

Long Qingyue put down her teacup and subconsciously smoothed the wrinkles in her clothes. Seeing this, Ye Wenxin stood up and walked over to help her.

As she touched the fabric, she noticed the difference in its texture.

“This is, the finest silk from the Cloud Kingdom?” Ye Wenxin immediately understood the rarity of the clothing.

If she remembered correctly, this type of silk was priceless, and only a few people across the Ten Great Dynasties, the entire world, could own it.

She wasn’t sure how Long Qingyue had obtained it, but seeing how she cherished it, Ye Wenxin knew that Long Qingyue must have gone to great lengths to acquire it, which explained her constant fussing over it.

“Yes, this clothing is very comfortable. If I could bring this back to Earth, I believe my company could not only be listed, but also become renowned worldwide, even throughout the universe. But, unfortunately, we can’t go back.”

A rare nostalgia for Earth showed in Long Qingyue’s expression.

She absently stroked the fabric and continued, “I originally wanted to be as carefree as you, to let go of everything. But I realized I’m already accustomed to this lavish lifestyle. I can’t do without power, and I don’t share your love for true freedom.”

Long Qingyue sighed, seeming genuinely intoxicated. The flush on her face intensified, exuding a seductive allure that rippled through Ye Wenxin’s heart.

The previous Ye Wenxin would have never harbored any impure thoughts about Long Qingyue.

However, for some reason, after a series of events, she found herself entertaining fantasies about her best friend.

Long Qingyue’s eyes, glowing red, met Ye Wenxin’s gaze directly.

Ye Wenxin didn’t look away. She realized that her thoughts were once again being glimpsed, and was exasperated.

“Could you stop peeking into my thoughts all the time?”

“If I don’t, how would I know that you have such thoughts about me?”

Long Qingyue chuckled softly, seeming unperturbed by Ye Wenxin’s impure thoughts, yet also not showing any inclination to indulge them.

Although they were close, they didn’t engage in the typical hugging and intimate gestures of ordinary best friends. Both of them maintained a chaste distance in their physical interactions.

Long Qingyue wasn’t the type to be touchy-feely with others, and Ye Wenxin respected that boundary.

On one hand, Ye Wenxin genuinely considered Long Qingyue a friend. On the other hand, she feared losing her friend.

Whether it was physically or emotionally, the thought of losing Long Qingyue filled her with panic.

“Sorry, it’s just that you look really good in this outfit today, especially with the drunken look,” Ye Wenxin admitted, well-aware she was unable to hide her thoughts.

However, it was just a fleeting impulse, and she had no intention of offending Long Qingyue.

Long Qingyue continued to stroke her black garment and asked, “Have you kissed Xiao Zhang?”

The conversation swiftly shifted topics, but after careful thought, it seemed like it hadn’t really changed at all.

Ye Wenxin didn’t want to answer, but realizing that she couldn’t hide anything, she reluctantly responded with a simple “Mm.”

“Anything else besides kissing?”

“No.”

Long Qingyue showed a slight surprise, prompting Ye Wenxin to lean in for a closer look.

“With such a libertine face, I didn’t expect you to have such a conservative personality,” she teased Ye Wenxin’s stubbornness, but upon closer inspection, she felt something was amiss.

“Wait a minute, then these hickeys aren’t from Xiao Zhang?” She seemed to have discovered new clues.

Ye Wenxin’s scalp tingled with irritation at Long Qingyue’s perceptiveness, and she could only force herself to add, “They’re from someone else.”

“Someone else? Or do you mean, from many people?” Long Qingyue asked again, and Ye Wenxin sighed, continuing, “Since you already know, why bother asking me?”

Seeing Ye Wenxin seemingly avoiding the topic, Long Qingyue became even more curious. “If you hear someone say they’ve eaten, do you think they’ve actually eaten?”

This question left Ye Wenxin speechless, suddenly unsure of how to respond.

At Ye Wenxin’s silence, Long Qingyue continued to press, “So, how does it feel to kiss them?”

“I don’t know how to describe it. Wait, isn’t your question a bit too much?” In that moment, Ye Wenxin realized she was very close to Long Qingyue, as if a mere lean would bring their lips together.

Long Qingyue just smiled lightly, not avoiding the question, and continued, “Do you want to try it with me?”

Ye Wenxin shuddered and began shaking her head vigorously, but Long Qingyue had already closed her eyes. Her lips, still adorned with a hint of rouge, bore a seductive gloss under the flamestone lantern.

“Don’t tease.” Ye Wenxin couldn’t help but swallow hard, resisting the temptation in front of her, her body slightly leaning back.

Long Qingyue opened her eyes and continued, “If you don’t want it, why did you gulp?”

Ye Wenxin felt quite embarrassed and didn’t know what was happening. She couldn’t shake the feeling that Long Qingyue’s demeanor was different.

“But I can give you another chance.” Long Qingyue smiled again, seemingly oblivious to how tempting her current state might be for a normal person.

Ye Wenxin hadn’t learned the Nine Tribulations Exorcising Curse, nor did she possess Fairy Fengya’s emotional detachment. Despite getting older, she was still just an ordinary human with emotions and desires.

Faced with Long Qingyue’s wickedness, Ye Wenxin, who had already tasted the sweetness of it, was somewhat shaken.

But the thought that Long Qingyue might be intentionally teasing her made her turn her head away, refusing to look at Long Qingyue anymore.

Long Qingyue laughed again and continued, “Luckily, you didn’t kiss me. My lips are coated with poison. I’ve heard that it’s quite effective, even against those at the Tribulation stage.”

With just these words, Ye Wenxin felt a shiver run down her spine. She finally understood why Long Qingyue had suddenly been so eager to let her kiss her.