The hotel room was still fairly quiet, so quiet that the hum of the air conditioner was the most noticeable sound.
Song Qiuyu lay frozen beneath Jiang Xiao.
Both of their faces looked calm, but it was only on the surface.
At that moment, Song Qiuyu’s mind involuntarily recalled the conversation she’d overheard earlier at Dongfang Green Boat.
That girl had said Song Qiuyu was on the bottom, and even imagined a ten-thousand-word steamy story about her and Jiang Xiao.
If that girl saw this scene now, she’d probably show off her writing skills again.
Driving the car right to the edge of the world.
Just thinking about her pure body being tossed about by Jiang Xiao countless times in someone else’s story made her lying body tense up involuntarily.
She really should just close her eyes.
Watching Song Qiuyu suddenly squeeze her eyes shut, Jiang Xiao felt a bead of cold sweat slip down his cheek, making things even more awkward.
Honestly, in this sort of situation, not making eye contact was good for both of them, but closing her eyes like this didn’t make it much better.
If anything, it felt even stranger…
“Is it okay to close your eyes for this?”
That was Xie Zhuran asking.
“There’s no rule that you have to keep your eyes open, right? Are you supposed to?”
Sang Tian asked DS.
“DS says it’s not required.”
Xie Zhuran and Lin An exchanged a look. Clearly, this girl had no idea how to enjoy the fun of the King’s Game!
She even asked DS—what does DS know about the King’s Game? It’s just a data-crawling tool.
Still, this was probably a good thing. At least Jiang Xiao wouldn’t be too miserable.
“Mm…”
Jiang Xiao’s warm breath brushed against Song Qiuyu’s face. With her eyes closed, every other sense became more sensitive.
Wherever Jiang Xiao’s breath touched her, it felt like it was burning.
Closing her eyes was pointless.
She could picture exactly what Jiang Xiao looked like doing push-ups over her!
And he was doing them so fast!
She could feel the overwhelming masculine pressure every time Jiang Xiao’s body moved up and down above her.
This feeling was so strange…
She’d never experienced it before—
It almost felt like she was being violated.
Even though she’d never actually had that kind of experience.
Jiang Xiao’s presence wrapped around her like a net. His movements were gentle, but to her ears, his breathing was louder than thunder.
Jiang Xiao was doing his best to avoid touching her, but the occasional brushes didn’t make things any better.
Her whole body tensed up even more.
Jiang Xiao hovered above Song Qiuyu, his waist rising and falling. In just a few breaths, he’d gone up and down a dozen times.
Push-ups weren’t hard for him, but the person beneath him was obviously tense—her neck was turning red.
Most people, when they get nervous or embarrassed, their face turns red first, then their ears.
Song Qiuyu was different.
For her, it always started at her neck.
Jiang Xiao did two more push-ups.
As he lowered himself, his palm slipped on the floor, and his nose almost bumped right into Song Qiuyu’s.
Both their hearts skipped a beat.
If he hadn’t caught himself in time, he would’ve ended up completely on top of her.
Such a nerve-wracking scene made Xie Zhuran and Lin An silently light a stick of incense for their comrade.
Praying for his safety.
Sang Tian, on the other hand, was utterly shocked, covering her mouth with one hand.
“That’s enough, that’s enough, isn’t that twenty already?”
Song Qiuyu couldn’t take it anymore.
Who knew if Jiang Xiao’s hand would slip again next time—what if he actually kissed her, or worse, ended up pressing down on her…
“Ah.”
Sang Tian seemed to snap back to reality, flustered as she tried to count. “I think that’s enough?”
She hadn’t counted at all.
“Five more to go.”
Jiang Xiao was honest.
Song Qiuyu desperately wished Jiang Xiao wouldn’t be so honest.
Now would be the time to cheat a little.
She endured as Jiang Xiao quickly did five more push-ups.
Only when she was sure his presence had left her did she finally open her eyes and take a deep breath.
It felt good to be alive.
If Jiang Xiao had kept going, she really wouldn’t have been able to take it.
She could even feel her face burning—not just her face…
Certain parts of her body seemed to be stirring, as if they longed for Jiang Xiao’s over-the-top bullying just now…
Seeing both of them red-faced, Sang Tian blinked.
Could it be… it’s real?
As she wondered, Sang Tian flipped the playing cards face down on the table, then turned away, leaving Lin An to shuffle them.
“Round three, begin!”
Everyone turned back around and reached for the cards on the table.
This time, the specially marked Big Joker ended up in Song Qiuyu’s hand.
“Hehe, I’m the King this time!”
Song Qiuyu couldn’t hide her smugness as she flipped the Big Joker for everyone to see.
Jiang Xiao watched her quietly.
If she had a tail, it’d probably be wagging sky-high right now.
He lowered his gaze and glanced at his card.
This time, he drew Spade.
Sang Tian checked her own card.
Red Heart.
Everyone’s eyes were on Song Qiuyu, guessing what her command would be this round.
“Let me think.”
Song Qiuyu’s mind automatically started playing “Good Luck Is Coming” as her gaze swept over the four of them.
She was more nervous than drawing a rare card in a game, wishing she could sacrifice a few good friends’ happiness for a bit of luck.
“Alright, how about this: Diamond and Club, three-legged race around the hallway outside the room!”
She wasn’t sure who had drawn those cards, but even if it wasn’t Jiang Xiao and Sang Tian, it probably wouldn’t be too embarrassing.
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone turned over their cards.
It really wasn’t them—it turned out to be Xie Zhuran and Lin An. Still, that was probably better than Sang Tian and any of the others.
“Let’s go, Prison Lin!”
“Let’s go, Prison Xie!”
The two of them pulled a shoelace from their shoes, tied themselves together, and with a look of grim determination, opened the door and left.
Both of them had the same thought: finish quickly so they could start the next round.
Next time, they’d make sure to catch Song Qiuyu and Sang Tian and refine them on the spot!
With their comrades gone, Jiang Xiao’s expression didn’t change.
He simply looked calmly at the Big Joker in Song Qiuyu’s hand, his gaze darkening slightly.
Who would be the King in the next round?
About five minutes later, Lin An and Xie Zhuran returned.
Song Qiuyu flipped all the cards face down on the table and turned around.
This time, Xie Zhuran was in charge of shuffling.
“Round four, begin!”
Everyone turned back around and reached for the cards on the table.
Time seemed to slow down.
Jiang Xiao, Xie Zhuran, Lin An, and Sang Tian’s hearts all beat faster.
Who would get the Big Joker this time?
Would it be the one they wanted, or should they try to snatch the card faster than the others?
With a swish, Xie Zhuran was the first to grab a card.
Diamond.
The other four cards were quickly taken.
Who had the Big Joker?