Chapter 264: It’s Time to Call Me “Husband”

“Jiang Xiao, kiss Song Qiuyu in front of us!”

Xia Qi said with a loud laugh.

This remark hit Song Qiuyu like a heavy blow, leaving her head spinning.

Just imagining it, steam seemed to rise from the top of her head like a teapot.

The three stares fixed on her felt like invisible whips, snapping against her bottom, making her want to run away.

So it wasn’t about signing up for Boys and Girls Rush Forward—it was about being kissed by Jiang Xiao in front of everyone?

No, no, no… that’s way too embarrassing!

She absolutely refused!

But before she could take two steps, her hands were grabbed by someone beside her, and she was caught on the spot.

In that instant, Song Qiuyu didn’t give up. Her mind racing, she turned around and bit down on the hand holding her.

She only meant to scare the person into letting go, so she didn’t bite hard.

Until she heard Jiang Xiao let out a pained sound.

Song Qiuyu froze.

It was like a housecat accidentally hurting its owner and then feeling regret.

She let go, both frustrated and angry: “Jiang Xiao, why did you grab me?!”

“Jia’er, didn’t we agree to face this together? Are you really going to run?”

Jiang Xiao frowned, questioning her with an extremely serious tone.

Under Jiang Xiao’s gaze, ripples appeared in Song Qiuyu’s beautiful almond eyes.

Then her pupils dilated slightly. She turned her face away, biting her lip lightly.

She stopped struggling.

“If you’re too shy, just close your eyes.”

Jiang Xiao took the chance to pull her closer, wrapping his arms around her slender waist, pressing her soft body against his.

“Mm…”

Song Qiuyu’s heartbeat quickened.

She briefly locked eyes with Jiang Xiao, then flushed so deeply that sweat broke out all over her body, dampening her back slightly.

Her gaze inadvertently swept to the side.

Four people had pulled out their phones, cameras aimed at them.

What—

Is this okay?

And how did Xie Zhuran sneak in there, you rebellious son!

After raising three good sons for two semesters, they’re all rebels! Rebels! Especially Haki Xiao—couldn’t he have gone easy on me and let me off the hook?

Her lips trembled, then slowly pressed together.

“Not closing your eyes?”

Jiang Xiao’s voice carried a hint of laughter, but it wasn’t mocking or sarcastic—it had no intention of teasing or hurting her pride.

His words were closer to flirtation between lovers… or rather, seduction.

“I don’t need to close my eyes!”

Song Qiuyu gritted her teeth and said.

Her tone was fierce, but spoken in her soft, sweet voice, it had no deterrent effect—it sounded more like sulking.

“If you’re going to kiss me, just do it. A man, all hesitant. If you don’t hurry up, I’ll take over.”

Her mind was in a mess, her thoughts sluggish.

She was angry at her own state and at Jiang Xiao’s sudden assertiveness, then finally spoke.

“Ooh, ooh, I never knew Song Qiuyu was so eager?”

At that moment, Xia Qi’s suppressed laughter slipped into her ears, stirring up even more heat and shame inside her.

Even though the fault was hers, she couldn’t help feeling annoyed and wanting a little revenge.

She remembered that Xia Qi and Lin An’s wedding was also in early July.

Most likely, after attending their wedding, the whole illness matter would be made public.

So once the Admissions Office business was handled, she, Jiang Xiao, and Xie Zhuran would have to attend their wedding as best men.

She pursed her lips, regretting that she couldn’t enter as a bridesmaid—she had missed the perfect chance to block Lin An at the door and refuse to let him see the bride unless he paid enough.

As part of the groomsmen group, naturally, they would stand on the groom’s side.

The groomsmen’s task was to break through the bridesmaids’ defenses, help the groom reach the bride, and successfully get to the bridal chamber.

Just as this dark thought began to sprout, it was crushed in the cradle by reality.

But luckily, that path was blocked, so she still had other ways.

At the wedding, she would make Lin An and Xia Qi feel shame, think about shame, accept shame, and know shame!

Hehehe!

“Xi’er, daydreaming?”

Just as she was desperately trying to distract herself to ease the pressure, Jiang Xiao leaned down, his lips close to hers.

“Wait…”

Jiang Xiao kissed her cheek, and Song Qiuyu froze completely.

At the same time, several click sounds captured the moment in four people’s phone albums.

“Why just the cheek…”

Xia Qi was torn between laughter and tears.

She had thought Jiang Xiao would really go for it and kiss her on the lips. Still too gentle.

“After all, we never specified where Lao Jiang had to kiss.”

Lin An sighed and said, “Ah, they found a loophole.”

“Kissing the cheek is fine too!”

Sang Tian admired the beautiful moment captured on her phone, her face full of smiles.

Song was truly the most beautiful girl she had ever seen.

She hoped she would be happy.

“I suggest that when Lao Song and Lao Jiang get married, we put these photos on a loop and play them over and over!”

Xie Zhuran gave a thumbs-up.

At those words, Song Qiuyu was stunned for a moment.

It took her a while to come back to her senses, and then her petite body, still held in Jiang Xiao’s arms, flushed bright red and grew hot.

She was already imagining the scene at that time.

Everyone watching their sweet moments…

And looping over and over?

“That’s a pretty good idea.”

Jiang Xiao rubbed the hair of the girlfriend in his arms, giving his approval.

“Yeah, I never thought you could come up with such a good suggestion, Lao Xie.”

Lin An also looked at his roommate with a sense of growth, somewhat gratified and emotional.

“Don’t worry, when you and Xia Qi get married, we can do the same thing. If you don’t have ready photos, let’s take them now!”

Xie Zhuran raised his phone, eager to try.

“Speaking of weddings.”

At that moment, Xia Qi pondered, then looked thoughtfully at Song Qiuyu, her eyes narrowing into slits.

“At the wedding, the groom must kiss the bride in front of everyone!”

“Song Qiuyu, you escaped this time, but on your wedding day, you’ll still be kissed!”

Three people nodded in agreement.

By then, the number of onlookers wouldn’t be a single digit.

Maybe three digits, or even more.

Jiang Xiao lowered his eyes, looking at the girl in his arms who was already too shy to handle it, and suddenly felt worried.

Someone that shy might already have her face burning just wearing the wedding dress and going through the ceremony.

If he kissed her, she might faint on the spot.

Worse, she might become a runaway bride.

Song Qiuyu pressed her lips tightly, couldn’t help imagining for a while, and gradually lost control of her entire mind.

It grew hotter and hotter, until her consciousness became hazy.

Being kissed by Jiang Xiao in front of everyone—her parents, Jiang Xiao’s parents, and all their relatives and friends…

Mm…

Her consciousness seemed to short-circuit.

She closed her eyes and slumped into Jiang Xiao’s arms.

She could only vaguely hear Jiang Xiao calling her name, and Sang Tian and the others’ helpless voices, as her consciousness sank deeper.

Then, she heard Xie Zhuran egging Lin An and Xia Qi on to join Boys and Girls Rush Forward.

The couple, who always loved competing, agreed without hesitation, even planning to wear their wedding attire.

Her consciousness drifted into a dream.

She dreamed of her wedding day. She wore a beautiful wedding dress, and her father placed her small hand in Jiang Xiao’s hand.

But on that day, her legs couldn’t move properly, and walking was very difficult.

Because she and Jiang Xiao had been greedy—she was already pregnant, her belly swollen.

Besides that, inside her was also carrying a lot of Jiang Xiao’s descendants.

In the midst of shame and fear that must never be discovered, they went through all the procedures and finally arrived at the bridal chamber.

[Baby, you’re amazing!]

Jiang Xiao cupped her delicate face, praised her sincerely and tenderly, and began to intertwine with her gently.

Her swollen belly was occasionally caressed by Jiang Xiao’s big hand.

[Jiang Xiao, the baby kicked me.]

[Shh, you should call me husband.]

When Song Qiuyu, torn between the urgency to wake up and the reluctance to leave the sweet dream, finally opened her eyes, the first thing that came into view was Jiang Xiao’s face resting sideways on the pillow.

“Ah…”

Song Qiuyu pressed her lips together, stared blankly at his face for a long time, recalled the dream, and couldn’t help feeling moved.

After all, she would eventually have to call Jiang Xiao husband, and for a lifetime.

Why not practice now?

She took a deep breath, then quietly moved, unconsciously leaning closer to Jiang Xiao’s face, her soft lips gently pressing against his warm lips.

Then she guiltily watched his sleeping face and whispered, “Husband…”

Jiang Xiao didn’t respond, seemingly sound asleep.

Seeing this, Song Qiuyu seemed to come to her senses.

She covered her face with both hands, turned around quickly, and took several deep breaths before her heart calmed down.

Now that she had decided to be a girl, many things had to be swapped.

She had to do a lot of things that her partner was supposed to do for her.

Like calling Jiang Xiao “husband”…

A dense, tingling sensation spread from deep inside her, making her feel restless.

But now she was a girl; calling her beloved “husband” was nothing strange.

Even so, her body couldn’t help but stir with an uncontrollable excitement for some indescribable reason.

It was a feeling like when she read a funny and twisted plot in a novel and couldn’t resist squirming like a pretzel in bed.

She bit her lip, removed her hands, and caught a glimpse of the white fluffy dress, stockings, and women’s underwear placed on the desk by the bed.

She looked down, and the next second, she covered her face again.

Why was she wearing nothing…

Jiang Xiao, that guy—if he was going to help take off her dress, couldn’t he at least put on her pajamas? She didn’t have a habit of sleeping naked!

She squeezed her eyes shut, pinched the corner of the air-conditioned quilt, adjusted her breathing, and prepared to crawl out of the warm covers.

Just then, her slender waist was firmly wrapped by Jiang Xiao’s strong arm.

Her too-tender skin easily showed marks.

Before she could react.

Her vision blurred, and when she came to, she was already pinned to the bed.

Her jet-black hair spread across the pillow.

Her face flushed red, her eyes wide. She dared only glance at the person above her for a moment before quickly lowering her gaze.

She wiggled her two small hands, which were caught and pinned above her head, and said angrily, “So you were awake all along, you jerk!”

“Actually, I was almost asleep, but someone kissed me awake.”

Jiang Xiao looked down at the cute girlfriend beneath him and sighed helplessly.

“At first I thought I was dreaming, until someone called me husband again.”

“So now it’s my fault?”

Song Qiuyu’s heartbeat suddenly quickened. She glared at him huffily, pretending to struggle.

“What do you think?”

Jiang Xiao raised an eyebrow.

Song Qiuyu had no idea if the fault was really hers.

She just wanted to skip this topic quickly and said, “We have to go to the library tomorrow morning to save seats for the postgraduate entrance exam. Don’t mess around. Let me go, get off!”

“No way.”

Jiang Xiao was firm.

“If I let you off now, who’s going to make up for the part where Xi’er calls me husband?”

“…”

Song Qiuyu fell silent.