“Morning~”
“Morning~”
Arriving at the classroom, Lin Ci was even later than Shen Xiyan, and quite a few classmates had already come in.
“Wow, Lin Ci, why are you wearing twin ponytails today? So pretty!”
“That headband looks really cute too!”
It was rare to see Lin Ci come to class with twin ponytails, so her close girlfriends all gathered around her, making Lin Ci feel a little embarrassed.
It’s just twin ponytails, right?
They don’t give any speed boost, it’s just for Xiyan…
But their teasing made her cheeks flush red.
“It’s nothing special. Why are you guys saying the same thing as Xiyan?”
Everyone gave her a playful look:
Xiyan?
Lin Ci’s face suddenly turned awkward: “Haven’t I always called him that?”
“You could before, but doesn’t he have a girlfriend now?”
“Aiya! I already said it’s a ‘misunderstanding.’ Don’t listen to those nonsense from Tieba. Whether Xiyan is dating or not, don’t you think I’d know?”
“Still a misunderstanding after you’ve been ‘smooching’?”
Lin Ci nodded hard: “Misunderstanding! The fact that he wasn’t expelled proves it!”
“Yeah yeah… but don’t say it, you and Shen Xiyan coming in just now did look pretty good together.”
Lin Ci quietly curled her lips, staring at her: “You said he looked average before.”
“I also think it’s strange. The more I look, the more comfortable I feel? I never noticed before…”
“Alright, alright, you guys better go back ??? ”
Lin Ci took out her book and pen, thinking: As expected, ‘Fanghuo Fangdao Fang Guimi’ (防火防盗防闺蜜) really holds true.
Just looks comfortable?
Please!
Being held is way more comfortable, okay? I’ve been held by him several times, maybe even more than Qin Sheng.
Plus, there was that time I was pinned under him. It was super comfortable!!!
Yet Lin Ci didn’t show too much “hostility” or “guardedness.” Instead, she asked curiously: “Why do you think we look so compatible? Is it because he and I look like a couple?”
“It’s a feeling, like those couples who resemble each other. Honestly, how can I explain? Other guys and girls walk together shamelessly, but only you two look like friends?”
“You can tell so much?”
“Mm-hmm ~~ ”
Lin Ci thought for a moment and asked again: “Can you tell if other boys like you?”
“Do I even need to look?”
“How so?”
“If a guy likes you, he just likes you. Just see if he’s nice to you… Usually it’s hard to hide, right? Unlike girls, who can hide their feelings better.”
One of the three biggest illusions in life is “thinking the person you like also likes you,” which usually happens to guys.
“Is there a more accurate method?”
“What’s up, do you have someone you like?”
Lin Ci’s calm expression: “… Just asking, I have a friend.”
“Your last name’s also Lu?”
“My last name is Lin.” Lin Ci looked puzzled: “Why?”
“Oh ~~ nothing… That’s simple. If you look into his eyes for ten seconds, and if you’re just acquaintances, you’ll instinctively look away.”
“But if you both like each other, these ‘Gou Nannu’ (狗男女), you’ll keep staring, wanting to kiss but not daring. At that moment, warm breath is blown on your face, and if one of you takes the initiative… then all that restraint is fake!”
Lin Ci pressed her fist to her mouth, deep in thought.
She didn’t dare!!!
Looking into his eyes wasn’t scary, but what if they kissed and Shen Xiyan didn’t follow up?
Expecting Shen Xiyan to take the initiative to pounce on her and do beastly things seemed unrealistic.
Her girlfriends kept chattering, teaching her techniques.
“Of course, girls need to be more reserved. Usually, they send subtle signals. For example, if you want a kiss, you can’t just say it directly—that would make you seem too forward.”
“How do you do it then?”
Qin Sheng was the very proactive type.
Lin Ci pretended not to care, doodling in her textbook, previewing the day’s lessons,
but in her heart, she wished she could take out a special little notebook and write down all these tips.
Three people traveling together, there must be a teacher among them—the ancients were right!
“First, when you look into his eyes, sneak a glance at his lips. It’s like you want him to notice, but your face stays serious, pretending you don’t want him to notice…”
“Second, when you gaze, don’t keep your mouth tightly closed. Keep your lips slightly parted, but not too much. You can breathe comfortably through the opening, even gently bite your lower lip to look more enticing.”
“!!!”
Lin Ci instinctively tried it, then suddenly snapped back and pressed her lips tightly shut.
“Finally, make your lips attractive—use lip balm or gloss to smooth them. Freshen your breath with mint candy or spray.”
“Don’t chew gum, because if he tries to kiss you, you might awkwardly spit it out, which is disgusting just to think about…”
So that’s how it is. Lin Ci felt she had learned a lot.
“Do you and your boyfriend do this too?”
“Of course!”
Her girlfriend nodded eagerly, lowering her voice to add: “But mine is even more detailed.”
“How detailed?”
“Uh… that’s a long story… and a bit inappropriate for kids.”
“No problem! Tell me!” Lin Ci was excited.
Her girlfriend smiled and nodded, and Lin Ci saw in her eyes that ‘Wanyi’ (玩味) look she shouldn’t have:
“The first time you kiss someone, you have to show your unique shyness. No matter how experienced a kisser you are, the first time should make you look nervous, shy, with a bit of hesitation like a startled fawn.”
“Attention!!! This doesn’t mean pretending you don’t know how to kiss or feel uncomfortable kissing. That just makes you look fake and insincere.”
“You want the person in front of you to sense your emotional attachment through your behavior and expressions.”
“But I… cough cough! My friend really doesn’t know how to kiss.”
“Then skip that part… When you actually kiss, you’ll realize it’s all instinctive. Two people holding each other naturally start nibbling.”
… Oh.
“Then the girl must control her emotions. Even if you like him or want to throw yourself at him, you should make him feel your unease and hesitation… like lowering your head slightly, placing your hands lightly on his chest.”
“When he approaches, press your hands firmly against his chest. Your touch will stimulate his desire, but you also make a resisting gesture, signaling you’re not quite ready yet.”
Lin Ci pictured the scene, hesitating between wanting to say and not say.
“When he reaches that point, he won’t give up. He’ll lean in close to your lips. At this moment, you don’t need to avoid him anymore. Send encouraging signals, letting him press his lips to yours.”
“Pay attention… you need to adjust your breathing rhythm, making it faster. It’s an aphrodisiac, and your reactions will drive him wild… My current boyfriend thought I was really nervous.”
“… You already knew this much in middle school?”
“Mm, if you don’t know, you can learn! Also, if there’s no other need during the first kiss, don’t go too deep. Light tasting leaves both wanting more for next time.”
Lin Ci looked thoughtful.
“And then there’s more to learn for the second kiss…”
Lin Ci’s pupils shook: “There’s a second kiss?!!!”