Gong Chen walked into the living room and saw Lin Zhiyi’s profile bathed in a warm glow from the firelight.
Even her smile had become exceptionally gentle.
"What are you playing?"
"Shh."
At the sound, Lin Zhiyi put her index finger up.
Gong Chen got closer and realized that all three children had fallen asleep.
Zhong Min said, "The three kids had so much fun today that they got tired. Zhiyi, thank you so much, Siyi and little Xi haven’t been this happy for a long time."
"Xingxing is the same. Well, we should head back now."
Lin Zhiyi helped Zhong Min up.
Zhong Min nodded. "Take care. Come again when you have time."
"Sure."
...
Su He Bay.
Xingxing must really be exhausted from playing, as he was already starting to snore on the little bed.
Lin Zhiyi chuckled and gave Xingxing’s nose a gentle tweak.
Before she could put her hand down, Gong Chen had pulled her out of the children’s room.
As soon as she sat on the sofa, Gong Chen took out the first aid kit.
He then lifted her sleeve to reveal a few scattered red marks.
Lin Zhiyi asked in surprise, "How did you know?"
Gong Chen lowered his head to examine the injuries.
"You usually complain about long sleeves getting in the way, but this time you pulled them down so low; there had to be something wrong."
"I haven’t cooked in so long that I forgot about the oil temperature, and I accidentally... I didn’t want the elders to notice. It’s okay, I rinsed it with cold water."
Lin Zhiyi tried to pull her hand back, but he held it tighter.
"Don’t move. Do you want a scar?"
As he spoke, he opened the ointment to treat her wounds.
The wound wasn’t serious, but the skin was slightly wrinkled and looked like it might blister.
Once she had the ointment on, the man suddenly lowered his head and blew gently on her hand.
A cool breeze swept over.
Lin Zhiyi was a bit stunned.
"What are you daydreaming about? Does it still hurt?"
The man looked up at Lin Zhiyi, his long eyelashes fluttering. His pitch-black eyes had a mesmerizing power that made her heart skip a beat.
She pressed her lips together. "No, it doesn’t hurt anymore."
To prove it didn’t hurt, she moved her hand and accidentally tugged on the wound, causing her to frown.
Instantly, she felt a bit embarrassed.
Gong Chen picked up a candy from the table and popped it into her mouth.
"Have a piece of candy."
"I’m not a child. This pain is nothing."
Lin Zhiyi pretended to relax her hand, stubbornly.
Gong Chen leaned back against the sofa, watching her with a laugh, seeing through her facade.
Lin Zhiyi always felt like she was so easily read by him.
She pursed her lips, licking the powdered sugar on them.
The man looked at her, and his eyes gradually deepened, his throat moving as he pressed down her head.
As he was about to get close, Lin Zhiyi covered his mouth.
"Don’t tell me you want to taste the candy too."
"..."
He was out of words.
Lin Zhiyi stared at him. "Stop learning things you shouldn’t."
Gong Chen bent his long legs, blocking Lin Zhiyi’s body, nodding slightly.
Only then did Lin Zhiyi release him and continue eating the candy.
The candy melted on her tongue, requiring a sucking motion.
Her lips pursed slightly, making a soft noise.
Then the candy was chewed and swallowed.
The man propped his chin, staring at her lips, his gaze indecipherable.
"Is it good?"
"Mm." Lin Zhiyi nodded.
"What flavor?"
"Peach. There are more on the table." Lin Zhiyi pointed to the box of candies on the table.
Gong Chen grunted, leaned forward, and suddenly moved in close, kissing Lin Zhiyi’s lips covered in powdered sugar.
Lin Zhiyi tried to back away but found herself surrounded, with no escape.
A moment later, he lightly released her lips.
"I didn’t taste the candy; I just wanted to taste peach-flavored Lin Zhiyi."
"You..."
He could come up with any excuse.
The man rolled over, trapping Lin Zhiyi beneath him.
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