Lin Xinyuan looked back in a panic. Only after seeing that the other girl wasn’t chasing her did she breathe a secret sigh of relief. Her almond-shaped eyes then lit up as she spotted Qin Nanfeng nearby and ran toward him.
“Brother Feng!”
She nearly threw herself directly into his arms as she had once before, but managed to react just in time, slamming on the brakes right in front of him.
There were a lot of people around now—far more than when she first arrived. If she were to throw herself at him again… Ugh… I can’t even imagine the scene…
Even so, Lin Xinyuan could feel curious gazes drifting their way. She instinctively shrank her neck, but forced herself to stand her ground, trying her best not to look timid. She hadn’t forgotten that this was the perfect time to show those other girls exactly what her relationship with Qin Nanfeng was!
She wanted them to know that Brother Feng would only ever drink the water she brought!
With that thought, Lin Xinyuan subconsciously puffed out her chest a bit, trying to look more confident, though a trace of nervousness still flickered in her eyes.
“What did you bring me?” Qin Nanfeng reached out a large hand to stroke her small head. He glanced at the plastic bag in her hand, his voice tender as he asked a question he already knew the answer to.
“…”
Feeling the warmth on her head, the girl’s body trembled slightly. She lowered her head in bashful embarrassment and began rummaging through the bag. At this moment, Lin Xinyuan could sense the gazes around them growing even more intense; her eyelashes fluttered with nerves.
She pulled a yellow bottle of energy drink from the bag and handed it over slowly. “Drink… drink some water!”
“Oh, water…” The young man let out a look of mock realization and smiled as he took it. He slowly leaned in close to her ear and whispered, “Thanks… Ayuan’s water must taste especially good…”
Lin Xinyuan was partially distracted by the girls watching them, so she didn’t quite catch the deeper meaning in his words, simply thinking he was complimenting her. She immediately beamed. At this moment, those staring eyes didn’t seem to matter as much. She looked up at him with wide eyes, looking quite proud of herself as she hummed, “Well… of course…”
“Mm, Ayuan is the best. Keep it up. As your boyfriend, I’m very gratified.”
“Pffft… who cares if you’re gratified!” Lin Xinyuan turned her head away shyly, but her heart was already pounding with excitement.
Brother Feng likes it… Hehe… that’s good… I should come and bring him water every day!
Thinking this, she tilted her head happily, staring blankly at the yellow can in his hand. She wanted to watch Qin Nanfeng finish it with her own eyes before she could feel truly at ease.
Seeing the girl’s dorky expression, Qin Nanfeng desperately wanted to laugh, but he held it in. He knew that if he laughed, she would realize what was happening and likely flee in embarrassed annoyance, which would be a net loss.
Ah… Ayuan, you shy little ghost… How can she be this cute?
Qin Nanfeng pondered the question briefly but didn’t find a concrete answer—not that he needed one. In any case, this cute kitten’s heart was already his… as for her body… Heh… it feels like that’s coming soon, too.
But he figured the reason Ayuan was so cute was simply because she was Ayuan. In his heart, she was the most adorable creature in existence.
With that thought, he gave a silent nod. Without letting his internal thoughts show, and seeing her staring fixedly at the can in his hand, he understood her intent. Without hesitation, he popped the tab, tilted his head back, and drained the drink in one go. For him, such a small bottle was gone as quickly as a dose of liquid medicine.
Seeing him finish the drink, Lin Xinyuan finally felt a lot more settled. However, her gaze inadvertently drifted to his neck. Recalling the sight of his Adam’s apple bobbing just now, her face flushed red again.
Seeing him look down at her, she quickly dropped her gaze. To hide her awkwardness, she pulled a bottle of mineral water from the bag, but then changed her mind and simply handed the whole bag over.
“Here… for you… there are other drinks in here. If you can’t finish them, give them to the Boss and the others…”
With that, she wanted to leave and head back to the spectator stands. After all, her goal had been achieved. She could feel that, aside from the shocked onlookers, most of those girls were looking at her like they wanted to eat her alive. Although those looks usually made her feel sick and nauseous, she felt a surge of excitement and thrill deep down.
That’s what you get for eyeing my Brother Feng! Brother Feng is mine!
“Ayuan is so thoughtful, I really like that.”
Qin Nanfeng couldn’t resist pinching her cheek again. Lin Xinyuan made a show of resisting, but inside, she felt so happy she could almost faint.
Today! Brother Feng likes me a little bit more? The second time… Brother Feng, Brother Feng, Brother Feng… Hehe…
“Oh… then I’m leaving…” Lin Xinyuan’s ears were burning. Her thoughts were a mess as she turned to walk away. But before she could take a single step, she was pulled back by a powerful, hot, broad palm.
“What is it? Brother Feng…” The girl turned back, her gaze dazed, not understanding what else he could want. He wouldn’t… try to do something weird to me here, would he?
No… no way!
At that moment, Lin Xinyuan felt like steam was whistling out of her head. She stood there like an idiot, her body stiff. Seeing her dazed, silly look, Qin Nanfeng knew she was overthinking things again, but he was used to it. His Ayuan was cute precisely because she was a bit of a ditz.
“Before you leave, aren’t you going to give your boyfriend an encouraging kiss? I did help you out, after all,” Qin Nanfeng arched an eyebrow and laughed softly.
“Huh?”
Lin Xinyuan froze for a moment, but then a feeling of… disappointment surged in her heart? Wait, what on earth! I’m not that kind of girl… it must be an illusion! Definitely… definitely…
She forced herself to stay calm and turned her face away. “No… no way, your face is covered in sweat!”
But despite her words, she didn’t actually want to refuse him.
“You… you lean over!” After a moment of hesitation, she finally made up her mind, lightly biting her pink lip while her eyes darted around.
“Eh? I thought Ayuan was disgusted by me?”
Lin Xinyuan gave his arm an annoyed smack and said righteously, “Don’t you mind that, I’m doing it because I want to!”
“Fair enough.”
Qin Nanfeng chuckled. Without hesitation, he leaned his face in, shielding the girl in his arms to block the view of the onlookers. He knew this was the limit of what she could accept. To be honest, he was a little surprised she had even agreed; it was unprecedented.
Ayuan is getting bolder. Is it because she wants to stake her claim? Heh… good.
The girl could naturally feel his movements. Her heart felt full and warm—an incredibly comfortable sensation.
Brother Feng… thank you… I love you…
“Brother Feng… close your eyes… or I won’t do it…” Noticing that his playful eyes were still fixed on her, Lin Xinyuan felt a strange sensation of having her mind read, so she gave his chest a bashful shove.
The young man didn’t say a word, only nodded slightly and obediently closed his eyes.
Suddenly, the soft, moist sensation didn’t land on his cheek, but rather… his lips.
It was a touch-and-go contact.
Before Qin Nanfeng could react, the person in his arms broke free. By the time he opened his eyes again, she was already fleeing the scene.
Gazing at the small, frantic figure running away in the distance, he let out a light laugh. He could practically imagine her blushing face as he savored the lingering sweetness of the kiss.
Really sweet…