He could no longer afford to be rational. At this moment, he stared fixedly at her lips, which parted and closed, so succulent they seemed to invite sin.
“This bell…” Qin Jiujiu was unaware of Xie Jing’s thoughts at the moment, nor did she know that she was like a fish on a chopping block, having become a target for Xie Jing.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and only one thought occupied his mind: kiss her!
In his heart, Qin Jiujiu was his possession. It was just that he hadn't felt this desire for her before. Now, he had become very strange; he was starting to lose his reason like an animal!
He only wanted to possess her, to devour her whole!
The bell chimed, and Qin Jiujiu’s wrist was suddenly grabbed by Xie Jing. His scent enveloped her, and her heart sank.
Xie Jing looked down at her from above, as if he hadn't seen the panic on her face. His fingertips slowly approached her, gently brushing away the still damp strands of hair from her face. This action was extremely ambiguous. Qin Jiujiu looked at Xie Jing and inexplicably felt that he exuded a tenderness she had never sensed before, as if he were looking at his own treasure.
Qin Jiujiu was startled by her own thought. She banished the lascivious thoughts from her mind and was about to move away from him. Xie Jing sensed it keenly, his arm encircling her slender waist, and with a gentle pull, he drew her into his embrace.
Her cool body, including her fingertips, had taken on her warmth from their proximity. Qin Jiujiu felt his touch and was suddenly startled. She didn’t know if he had done it intentionally, but she felt his fingertips lightly brush against her back, which felt somewhat hot.
“Second Young Master Xie…?” Qin Jiujiu exclaimed, startled. His hand still held her waist, and her head rested against his chest. At this distance, she could clearly hear his heartbeat.
Whether it was his touch or his beating heart, Qin Jiujiu felt as if she were drunk, her heart pounding like a drum, unable to calm down.
Xie Jing suddenly lowered his body. Qin Jiujiu tilted her head up to look at him, catching sight of his pair of peach blossom eyes. His voice suddenly reached her ears, incredibly seductive, “Ajiu…”
Qin Jiujiu was shocked by his address. The scene in her dream overlapped with the present. She no longer knew if it was a dream or reality, only feeling as if she were about to drown in his incredibly alluring words.
“System! What’s going on?”
The system, to avoid repeating past mistakes, had already blocked them. At this moment, it couldn't hear Qin Jiujiu's voice at all.
Xie Jing looked at Qin Jiujiu’s dazed face, displeased. The hand around her waist suddenly tightened, bringing them even closer. Only then did he seem satisfied, and then lowered his head, kissing the lips he had been gazing at for so long.
The air in their mouths was instantly stolen, their breaths entwined, falling into each other’s ears.
Qin Jiujiu heard Xie Jing’s slight panting. Her mind went blank, she could barely breathe, and instinctively parted her lips slightly.
His hand pressed firmly against her back, caressing her inch by inch, causing her to tremble.
His breath suddenly retreated, his gaze falling on her slightly swollen lips. Qin Jiujiu gasped for air, her chest rising and falling with each breath. The sight of her jade-like chest in his eyes only intensified his desire.
Qin Jiujiu felt weak. Before she could react, he swept her up horizontally. She was completely enveloped in his embrace.
As she was placed on the bed, a moment of clarity flashed through her mind. But it was immediately replaced by an inexplicable churning feeling in her heart, and she found herself unable to resist his approach.
He leaned in, his breath invading her senses inch by inch, seducing her.
Qin Jiujiu wanted to refuse, but the words stuck in her throat and she couldn't speak them.
…
The silver bell on her wrist chimed clearly, as if playing music for this ceremony.
Xie Jing gently bit her belt buckle. His eyes fell upon a scar, not too deep, currently scabbed over. His eyes turned slightly red.
…
This sound, along with the tinkling of the bells, struck Xie Jing like a sharp weapon, deepening the desire in his eyes.
He looked at her face and suddenly felt that drowning in her like this wouldn't be so bad!
Many people in this world wanted his life, but he didn't intend to give it to them. Yet, this woman possessed a magical power that made him willingly sink, even if it meant losing his life!
…
The newly formed scab broke open, bleeding again.
…
At this moment, he was like a blood-drinking monster, his mouth filled with the taste of blood. But he didn’t feel disgusted. Instead, he felt that the blood flowing from her carried her unique sweetness, which was not nauseating but rather intoxicating.
The pain from the wound startled Qin Jiujiu awake. Suddenly, a wave of itching followed, and her consciousness returned sharply. Realizing the situation, she kicked out, almost striking Xie Jing.
He was agile and dodged. The air in the room suddenly dropped several degrees. He abruptly got off the bed and stood up.
Feeling the loosening grip on her, Qin Jiujiu immediately sat up, looking at her undone belt. Her heart pounded even harder. Sensing his gaze, her heart rate accelerated, and she frantically put on her clothes and fastened her belt before looking at Xie Jing.
It was a close call!
She couldn't help but feel fortunate that her wound had reopened, bringing her back to her senses. Otherwise, if she had ended up sleeping with the villain like this, it would have been troublesome later!
Xie Jing’s face was no longer gentle. He was now looking at Qin Jiujiu with cold eyes, seemingly lost in thought.
The atmosphere suddenly became awkward. Qin Jiujiu quickly got up. But the moment she stood up from the bed, her legs gave way, and she was about to fall to the ground when an arm suddenly wrapped around her waist.
Xie Jing held her with one arm and placed her back on the bed.
Qin Jiujiu sat on the bed, feeling even more embarrassed. Xie Jing still stared at her, but remained silent.
As he stared at her, his earlier words suddenly echoed in her ears, and her face flushed. She dared not meet his eyes.
Even though she had to complete her missions, and to gain favor, she needed to work on love, family, and friendship. Family was impossible, so it had to be love and friendship. If love were to develop, such situations would be unavoidable.