Chapter 42
Moreover, in the mountains, there were only the two of them. When the time came, would she be able to embrace him as she pleased? Perhaps she could even steal a few kisses while he was unguarded.
Jiang Yexun found himself intensely scrutinized by Su Xiaoxiao’s fiery gaze, and his entire body became scorching hot. His throat constricted, and he discreetly shifted to the side, fearing that if his head got too hot, he might unintentionally expose all the recurring thoughts running through his mind with the girl.
Watching the distance between them grow, Su Xiaoxiao secretly pursed her lips. In her previous life, Jiang Yexun had been the same way, clearly infatuated with her. However, after being rejected twice in attempts to get closer, he never took the initiative to express his desire for her again. What a stubborn blockhead he was!
But having been accustomed to seeing Jiang Yexun confidently commanding the business world in his sharp suits, witnessing him blush from ear to ear now made Su Xiaoxiao’s heart itch intensely. While her fingertips secretly rubbed the grass on the ground, her inner desire grew more and more intense.
Just as she was about to step closer to tease him, the sounds of children playing, their laughter and frolicking, reached them once again. Jiang Yexun hastily stood up and slung the bamboo basket he had placed aside onto his back.
“You sit here and rest. I’ll go cut the hogweed for you,” he said.
“I’m not tired. Why should I rest? Let’s go together! Tell me more about hunting in the mountains,” Su Xiaoxiao replied, getting up from the ground and patting her handkerchief before handing it to the man in front of her.
Jiang Yexun’s lips moved, but he couldn’t bring himself to refuse her request. He quickly took the handkerchief back and tucked it into his pocket. The lingering warmth on it immediately reminded him of what had just taken place.
His head buzzed, and at that moment, his blood rushed to his temples. Su Xiaoxiao noticed his tan forehead turning red within seconds. So, what’s happening now? Su Xiaoxiao tilted her head, her round apricot eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at Jiang Yexun.
Sensing the changes in his body, Jiang Yexun turned and moved away, keeping his back to her. “What’s happening? Is there a bug on the handkerchief that bit you?”
Su Xiaoxiao observed his increasingly strange behavior and leaned closer to examine the handkerchief. She noticed his gaze shifting downward. “What’s happening here?” Su Xiaoxiao furrowed her brow, looking puzzled.
Jiang Yexun wanted to hide his emotions, but sometimes his exceptionally talented little buddy tend to give himself away by looking up to greet people. When Jiang Yexun heard the girl’s silver bell-like laughter echoing in his ears, he couldn’t hold back any longer.
He reached out and covered the girl’s eyes instinctively with his hand. His palm felt incredibly hot, as if it could melt Su Xiaoxiao instantly. She went limp and uncontrolled, pressing herself against his chest.
Hearing the children’s voices drawing closer, Jiang Yexun panicked and swiftly picked up the girl, then dashed into the nearby small forest. He moved so quickly that, once he calmed down, he realized they had ventured quite deep into the woods.
Blushing, he tried to put the girl down, but Su Xiaoxiao clung to his neck, flipped herself, and hung on his strong body. Her slender legs wrapped tightly around his muscular waist. Her small face pressed against his forehead, rubbing against it impatiently.
“Be good, come down first,” Jiang Yexun’s large hand patted her back soothingly.
But Su Xiaoxiao held on even tighter, and her warm and soft lips pressed against his forehead, kissing it fervently. Jiang Yexun’s heart raced uncontrollably.
Jiang Yexun’s heart felt like it had exploded into a myriad of fireworks, and he couldn’t help but hold the girl even closer. He lowered his head and then lifted it to meet the girl’s affectionate kisses.
They were very close, with their scents, heartbeats, and breaths intertwining, each trying to reach the other’s nose first.
Su Xiaoxiao, as if enchanted by something, cautiously touched the man’s slightly cool lips. Then she heard the breath in her ear suddenly become rapid.
She narrowed her eyes like a little fox and smiled even more provocatively, daring to explore further. This aroused an irresistible itch in Jiang Yexun’s heart.
Sensing the audacious teasing from the girl, he decided not to withdraw, instead biting down on the warmth that was about to part from him. With an oppressive atmosphere, he seized control, occupying every inch of territory, and taking away all agency.
This dangerous coercion made the girl in his arms gradually surrender. Every breath was invaded and devoured, and she had no choice but to let Jiang Yexun advance unchecked.
Time and air seemed frozen, and in this moment, they could only feel each other’s presence.
Until the air gradually became thin, Su Xiaoxiao’s fist protested by tapping Jiang Yexun’s shoulder in protest.
However, this couldn’t stop his advances. Just as Su Xiaoxiao was about to pass out from a lack of oxygen, Jiang Yexun finally let her go. He slightly loosened his grip on the girl in his arms and nestled in the fragrant crook of her neck with unsteady breaths. With moist lips, he kissed her graceful neck bit by bit.
Su Xiaoxiao’s soul and heart couldn’t restrain themselves and shivered along with his movements.
She raised her head, looking at Jiang Yexun with misty eyes, and there was a hint of pink blush at the corners of her eyes. She gazed at him with adoration and obedience, seemingly captivated and submissive.
But it seemed that her focus hadn’t entirely landed on him; her whole being appeared somewhat dreamy.
Jiang Yexun held onto her arms even tighter, as if he wanted to mold her into his body. The two of them quietly embraced each other for quite some time, waiting until they had both calmed down a bit. Then, Jiang Yexun finally released Su Xiaoxiao.
The girl lowered her head and didn’t say anything. When her feet touched the ground, she even took two steps backward. Upon closer inspection, her body was still trembling slightly.
“I’m sorry, it was all my fault just now. I couldn’t control myself,” Jiang Yexun apologized with a flushed face, his expression filled with guilt.
However, Su Xiaoxiao didn’t respond to him for quite a while.
“Little educated youth, don’t be angry. I promise I won’t do anything again before we get married…” Jiang Yexun’s words were cut off abruptly when Su Xiaoxiao suddenly lifted her head and pushed him away forcefully. However, his body didn’t move, and the girl stumbled backward several steps.
Startled, Jiang Yexun hurriedly pulled her back into his embrace. “Be careful,” he said, his tone becoming slightly stern.
Su Xiaoxiao poked his chest with an annoyed expression. “What were you about to say? You won’t kiss me until we’re married? You, Jiang Yexun, haven’t even wiped your mouth clean, and you’re in such a hurry to draw a line, huh?” Her voice, sweet as honey, was clearly scolding him, but it sounded like she was being playful.
“No, I will never draw a line with you,” Jiang Brother Yexunntly reassured her, speaking as if he were comforting a child, devoid of any temper.
Su Xiaoxiao poked his chest even harder. “Married or not, you already belong to me. If I want to kiss, I’ll kiss. At most, we’ll be discreet and not let others see.” Her assertive attitude sharply contrasted with her innocent appearance.
Jiang Yexun’s restless heart began to pound even faster because of her words.