"Who's jealous? I don't like that stuff!"
Pressing down on her pounding heart, Yun Xi's cheeks flushed red.
She instinctively shook her head to clear her mind. She mustn't be bewitched by Qi Rong's good looks!
Suddenly remembering Yu Zhu's teasing before, as if a secret she herself wasn't aware of had been instantly exposed, Yun Xi couldn't help but show a hint of panic.
Seeing Yun Xi looking guilty and avoiding his eyes, Qi Rong's smile deepened. He reached out and tilted her chin towards him.
"If you're still unclear about your own feelings, I can help you."
Looking at the handsome face suddenly so close, Yun Xi was instantly overcome with shyness and embarrassment.
"I don't need your help. I'm going back to the mansion!"
With that, Yun Xi quickly struggled out of Qi Rong's grasp and turned to flee, but Qi Rong was ready. He reached out and wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
"What are you doing? Let go of me! I'll scream!"
Yun Xi felt her cheeks burning and her mind in a complete mess. Qi Rong's gaze made her feel so uncomfortable that she couldn't wait to escape.
Seeing Yun Xi showing her cowardly side again, he laughed heartily and even encouraged her:
"Go ahead and scream! The louder the better. It'll save me the trouble of announcing to the world that you like me!"
Yun Xi was stunned, then gritted her teeth in anger.
In her moment of desperation, she'd forgotten how shameless this man could be!
"Who likes you? Don't daydream! I'd rather like a pig than you!"
"Really? Are you saying I'm not even as good as a pig?"
Qi Rong said coldly. Meeting his suddenly cold gaze, Yun Xi felt a twinge of fear in her heart. She pouted but still chose to fight back bravely:
"Yes! I like..."
But before Yun Xi could finish her angry words, her mouth was suddenly sealed!
Qi Rong's thin lips crashed down on hers with overwhelming force, like a man - eating beast. Yun Xi's mind went blank instantly, and for a moment, she forgot how to react.
It wasn't until she heard the whistles from the people around that Yun Xi suddenly woke up:
Qi Rong had kissed her in public!
In this era where rumors could be deadly, a woman's chastity was her badge. Once stained and criticized, she would be spurned by thousands and destroyed by slander!
Out of the corner of her eye, Yun Xi saw the crowd watching with glee. She panicked and tried to push Qi Rong away.
However, Qi Rong remained unmoved and greedily sucked the sweetness from her mouth. What was originally a momentary punishment had completely turned into a greedy desire.
Yun Xi felt extremely humiliated. She opened her mouth and bit Qi Rong's lip. The taste of blood spread between their mouths, and only then did Qi Rong stop.
At this moment, the light was dim. Before the crowd could clearly see Yun Xi's face, Qi Rong wrapped her in his arms, picked her up, and flew away.
Qi Rong, who was usually self - restrained, was actually unable to control his inner impulse for a moment and did something without considering Yun Xi's feelings. Even he was surprised by himself.
He knew he was in the wrong and that Yun Xi must hate him to the core. So he took Yun Xi to a secluded hillside in the city.
Looking at the bustling crowd and the lantern festival in the distance below the hill, thinking about Qi Rong's rudeness to her just now, Yun Xi felt more and more ashamed. She cried with full - blown grievance.
"Do you think I'm weak and easy to bully, not worthy of respect, so you keep being indecent to me again and again?"
"Is that how cheap I am in your eyes? A plaything you can hold in your palm at any time?!"
Yun Xi was sobbing so hard that she could hardly catch her breath as she accused Qi Rong of his misdeeds.
Although there weren't many people around at that time and they were in the shadows, who could guarantee that there weren't any acquaintances?
As a man, he wouldn't be criticized. People would just joke about it as a romantic affair and that would be it.
But she was different! She was a woman, walking on thin ice when it came to female virtue and chastity. A single mistake and she would be laughed at or even scolded!
Didn't he consider her situation at all before doing such a thing?
Or did he think that her reputation didn't matter to him at all?!
Seeing her crying so pitifully, Qi Rong looked helpless. He pulled her into his arms and gently wiped away her tears.
"Don't jump to conclusions. When have I ever been indecent to you?"
It was a real outpouring of his feelings. He couldn't even control himself, and he had never thought of treating her as a plaything!
Seeing that Qi Rong refused to admit his shameless act, Yun Xi even forgot to cry for a moment. She looked up at him angrily and pointed at the arm that was holding her:
"Right now! You're not only being indecent to me, but you're also taking advantage of my vulnerability!"
To prevent her from running away, this despicable man had even put her on a big tree! Looking at the tall trunk and her dangling legs, she felt dizzy.
She had no choice but to lean against his arms, not daring to move at all.
She was afraid that she might accidentally fall and break her neck!
Seeing Yun Xi looking tough on the outside but timid on the inside, all feisty but cautious, Qi Rong felt an indescribable affection for her.
He couldn't help but lower his head again, covering her red lips. He smiled wickedly:
"This is what indecency is."
Who asked her to deny liking him?
Otherwise, he wouldn't have impulsively wanted to punish her and forgotten that there were outsiders around.
He didn't really care, but his little wife was so shy. She was angry with him, and he could only coax her gently.
He was also afraid that she would really get angry with him, so he had to explain everything clearly to her before he could let her go.
When she was kissed again, Yun Xi was completely stunned. She pointed at Qi Rong and scolded angrily:
"You, how can you be so shameless?!"
Facing the accusation, Qi Rong just hooked his lips into a smile. He kissed her lips again and said shamelessly:
"How am I shameless? Anyway, there's no one around. Is it wrong for me to kiss the person I like?"
Staring at Yun Xi's lips, Qi Rong found himself a bit addicted. Taking advantage of her shock, he kissed her again. It was a long time before he let her go.
"You!"
After that kiss, Yun Xi felt as if all the air in her chest had been sucked out by Qi Rong. Dizzy and weak, she leaned against his arms. She was so angry that she stammered and couldn't say a word.
Seeing her out of breath, a hint of teasing flashed in Qi Rong's black eyes:
"I see that you're having trouble breathing. It seems that you need me to give you some air. Let me make it clear first. I'm not trying to take advantage of you."
Saying this, Qi Rong kissed Yun Xi's lips again, gently entangling with her tongue until Yun Xi had no strength left to resist.
The two of them sat on the tree for a long time, snuggling together. Looking at the bright moon in the sky, Yun Xi felt extremely powerless.
"What are you thinking about?"
Qi Rong whispered, enjoying the tranquility of their being together at this moment.
"Thinking about how to get rid of you."
As soon as Yun Xi said this, she felt the arm around her waist tighten. She felt like crying but had no tears.
This man had just said that he liked her, but she didn't know whether she should believe him or not. She really couldn't imagine what their future would be like.
Moreover, he was moody and domineering.
As long as she showed the slightest thought of escaping, he would immediately turn cold. Whether she could survive was another question!