Seeing Liuyin coming over, Yudong hurriedly shoved her tongue back in and pretended nothing had happened.
She didn’t want to leave even the slightest flaw in front of this little brat.
She released her arms and gave the panting Liuyin a sour look, then forced herself to get back into shape.
The feeling from just now still lingered in Yudong’s mind, the warmth in her cheeks refusing to fade.
She could only try taking deep breaths to cool the fire within.
“Ahem ahem!”
Yezhe, sitting beside her, suddenly coughed twice and started taking deep breaths just like Yudong.
“Ha… ha…”
It was as if he’d just survived a disaster. The air he inhaled spread from his throat, bringing out heavy, ragged breaths, far louder than Yudong’s own trembling inhales.
Catching the noise, Yudong turned her gaze to the boy’s face beside her.
This…
Just a little hug…
And the kid’s already this embarrassed?
Compared to before, the boy’s pale cheeks were now flushed with blood, turning red all the way from his jaw to his ears, even the corners of his eyes tinged with an unnatural blush.
He looks… so cute…
The boy’s frantic panting was like sparks in the darkness, falling again and again on the desire Yudong had only just managed to smother.
Those feelings, just tamped down, bounced right back up with a vengeance.
If Liuyin weren’t here, Yudong really would have pounced on Yezhe and grabbed him by the neck.
He’d flap his little hands, begging for mercy, throwing away all dignity just to survive… only obeying her words…
Just imagining it made her excited…
A wicked smile slowly crept onto her face.
If there’s another chance… I have to try it.
……
Damn!! …I survived…
That was the only thought left in the boy who’d just been released.
When Yudong hugged him at first, Yezhe thought it was just like before—she was in a bad mood and wanted a hug, so he didn’t hesitate to embrace her.
Sure enough, just as he thought, the moment she got close, the girl lay on his shoulder and started crying.
“Mm mm, don’t cry, don’t cry…” His voice was like a lullaby as it drifted out. His long fingers gently stroked the girl’s back in rhythm, comforting Yudong’s fragile heart…
Even now, Yezhe thought Yudong was simply in a terrible mood.
But…
She’s crying pretty hard today, huh?
The breaths on his shoulder grew heavier and heavier, nothing like before. Yezhe sensed something was off.
This wasn’t sobbing, was it? Who gasps this hard when they cry?
Or… was she just really, really angry?
And you’re just supposed to cry for a while, right…? Why are you groping me?
No way!
Ow!
Suddenly, fingernails scraped hard across his neck. The sting and sensitivity made Yezhe tremble.
Wait, what??
She’s not getting revenge for me breaking my promise, is she?!
A bad feeling welled up inside him. His instincts told him he needed to get Yudong to let go.
“Uh, about before, that was my fault. Whatever it is, just let go and we can talk, okay?”
She ignored his words, and those hands that had just strangled his neck slowly slid down.
“Don’t be so mad. I’ll buy you cake later, the one you like, alright?”
He could clearly feel his back, clothing and a layer of skin pinched up under Yudong’s nails.
Yezhe was starting to panic.
“Jie, come on, aren’t you just tricking me over here to kill me? I thought you were just upset. I was wrong, alright, let go…!”
The hands at his waist suddenly clenched tight. Yezhe felt like his organs were being steamrolled, even the two soft clouds pressed against his chest went ignored.
Did… everything just go black for a second???
His ribs compressed inward, squeezing out all the air in his lungs. His stomach wasn’t much better.
Is this some kind of brand new torture method?!
He barely managed to tense his abs to ease the discomfort, but what about breathing?
“Jie! Let go, I can’t breathe!ðŸ˜!”
Just hold it in.
His hands flailed at Yudong’s back but were completely ignored. What else could he do?
“Older Sister, water!”
Liuyin, save me, please!
Yezhe looked desperately at Liuyin running over, as if the little short, cute girl could burst forth with superhuman strength and pull him out of the tiger’s jaws.
Wait a sec? She really let go.
With Liuyin’s arrival, the torment ended.
Well… at least it doesn’t hurt anymore…
……
Aaaaahhhhhhh…
After letting go, Yudong quickly hid one hand behind her back and took the water bottle from Liuyin with the other.
So annoying…
The plastic bottle creaked under Yudong’s grip. Yezhe honestly worried it might explode the next second…
Her mood was super foul, like having to wear old underwear to welcome New Year’s morning because she didn’t have any new ones.
This damned brat… First she took away my boy, and now she’s interrupting me right when I was about to enjoy something nice…
I really want to shove her aside…
But Yezhe’s here too… Can’t, hold it in…
Her hidden hand dug hard into her waist, and after enduring the pain, Yudong barely managed to suppress her anger…
“Mm… tha-nk you… Younger Sister…”
With narrowed eyes, Yudong forced a fake smile at Liuyin and gulped down several mouthfuls of water.
Whew, completely calm now…
“Hehe, as long as you’re alright, Older Sister.”
How could little Liuyin possibly sense the fake smile just now? She only thought she’d helped Older Sister by listening to Older Brother’s words.
“Um, if you’re alright…”
Before he could finish, Yudong cut him off.
“You’re treating me to dinner later.”
“That’s an order.”
Her tone was utterly commanding, not to be argued with…
“Yes, yes…” Yezhe knew he was in the wrong and had nothing to say, just agreed twice.
“And, we’re eating at my place.”
“That… let’s not, Liuyin and I have been walking all day, and heading back from your place would be way too far…”
Yezhe really didn’t want to go along with this.
He could handle it, but could Liuyin? They’d been out all afternoon, and she’d even gotten winded just buying water—what if she collapsed on the way to Yudong’s house?
“Mm?”
“You went off on a date and left me to do all the work, and you have the nerve to say that?”
Her smile collapsed like an avalanche, and her tone was icy cold.
“It’s just a bit far…”
“Far? We’re on the same bus, and you think that’s far? Fine.”
“You go home alone. Liuyin is staying with me.”
“That’s even worse. Liuyin at your place…”
“You don’t trust me? Or… did you do something to Liuyin and now you’re afraid she’ll tell me?”
“Don’t talk nonsense! She’s just a kid, how could I!”
“I’m worried Liuyin won’t be able to sleep…”
“If that’s the case, why don’t you stay over too?”
“Would that be appropriate? Hey, why are you ignoring me!”
After saying that, Yudong paid no more attention to Yezhe’s protest.
“Liuyin, thank you for buying water for Older Sister just now.”
Her cold expression vanished, replaced with a fake smile. Yudong stretched out her hand, first gently stroking Liuyin’s hair, then moving down to softly pinch her chubby cheeks.
“So sweet~”
She smiled, her eyes curved, her voice so sugary Yezhe started to feel nervous. Then she leaned in close to Liuyin, coaxing her with a gentle tone.
“Liuyin, do you want to come to Older Sister’s house with Older Brother? Older Sister wants to treat you both to a big meal at her place, how about it?”
666, that’s a flawless change of face
“Mm… thank you, Older Sister…”
“I’ll listen to Older Brother.”
The girl being petted stared at Yezhe with sparkling eyes.
At this moment, Yezhe was frowning, thinking how to persuade Yudong again, when he suddenly met Liuyin’s gaze.
“Liuyin, we—”
Before he could finish, Yudong’s voice rang out by his ear.
“You wanna say that again?”
Yezhe felt as if a cold blade swept past.
That was pure intimidation!
No way! How could I be cowed by a mere female devil!
“Ah, Older Brother also wants to come see…”
“Then it’s settled.”
“Mm hmm?”
The smile of victory lingered on Yudong’s face as she looked with amusement at the unwilling, yet soft-hearted Yezhe beside her.