Kong Mingan paused for a moment, then raised his hand, gently patting the slightly tense back of the girl. A gentle stream of mental force flowed quietly, guiding the girl to relax her overly tense nerves and muscles. After a while, feeling the body in his arms soften slightly, Kong Mingan then applied a bit more strength in his arms. His movements were gentle as he adjusted his hold on the girl, shifting their positions so he could sit more steadily, and also making their contact less rigid. Subsequently, the movements of his lips and teeth became more soothing, and he began to try guiding the actions of the girl in his arms, attempting to steer this somewhat disastrous kiss back onto a relatively normal track. Finally, under his patient and gentle guidance, the girl's body in his embrace gradually softened, no longer so stiff. She slightly opened her eyes, that glazed crimson hue now veiled with a faint mist. Her consciousness seemed somewhat blurred, yet her body gradually learned something. Her hands hooked around his neck, actively and gently lifting herself closer, her entire weight now resting in his embrace, responding to this mouth-to-mouth guidance.
Time passed slowly. The girl's breathing grew increasingly heavy, as if her consciousness was about to be completely lost. But in the very next moment, Kong Mingan released his hold. Their lips parted, a silken thread breaking. Kong Mingan gently supported the girl's slender yet powerful waist, looking at her face in his arms—her eyes misted over, cheeks faintly flushed, still somewhat dazed. He spoke with a hint of exasperation: "Satisfied?"
Qiu'er was momentarily dazed, pausing for a few seconds before her gaze gradually regained clarity. Lifting her eyes, she stared directly at Kong Mingan with those moisture-laden eyes, her voice faint and carrying a trace of defiance: "What do you mean... satisfied?"
She took small, panting breaths, gradually calming her overly rapid heartbeat. This first-time experience felt utterly unfamiliar to her. Although she had rehearsed it many times in her mind and was mentally prepared, the actual practice still exceeded her control. Her original plan was to kiss for about ten seconds, just enough to express her attitude and determination. Maybe this guy wouldn't be able to resist and proceed to the next step, and she would just lie back and cooperate afterwards. However, the result was that the moment she initiated, her mind went blank, and before she knew it, she had gone overtime. And then... without realizing it, she had become somewhat addicted...
Qiu'er shook her head, dispelling those chaotic thoughts. Her gaze became firm once more, and then she recalled her ultimate goal. She stared at Kong Mingan again, her tone stubborn: "Now... you've already kissed me. So... can you let Young Miss Sister go?"
Hearing this, Kong Mingan shook his head and explained: "Between me and Gu Yue, there really isn't the kind of thing you imagine..."
"Liar!" Qiu'er immediately interrupted his words, leaning in close again until their noses almost touched, staring intently into his eyes, her tone agitated, "You're lying to me!" She paused, as if thinking of a certain possibility, a flash of grievance and anger passing through her eyes, "Are you trying to eat and not pay?"
Kong Mingan: "————"
He was speechless. If he recalled correctly, they had only just kissed, hadn't even gotten to other steps yet, right? Why did her tone make it sound like he had already done something to her?
Am I that fast?
He sighed, his tone still helpless: "My maid Young Miss, be reasonable, okay? Wasn't it you who initiated the kiss without any explanation just now? Why are you blaming me now?"
Qiu'er was left momentarily speechless by his words, but she quickly furrowed her brows again, convinced of her own thoughts. Indeed, this guy was no good person!
If this guy really didn't want to, he could have just pushed her away earlier, couldn't he? Why did he continue, and even... guide her?
Clearly, this guy just accepts whatever comes his way!
Thinking of this, Qiu'er couldn't help but feel a twinge of regret in her heart, feeling she might have been a bit impulsive. But what's done is done; once the arrow is shot, it cannot be recalled. She was unwilling to give up just like that.
Anyway... they've already kissed. In front of him, she probably had no innocence left to speak of...
Qiu'er hardened her heart, a flash of desperate determination crossing her eyes. Then, she suddenly raised her hand, grabbed the front of her maid outfit at her chest, and forcefully tore it outward—
"Rip——!"
The sound of fabric tearing was exceptionally clear in the quiet room. Kong Mingan, quick as lightning, grabbed Qiu'er's wrist before the garment could be completely torn open, preventing her from continuing this crazy act. "Let's talk this out properly!"
He really didn't want the Dragon King Young Miss to explode. If it was just kissing Qiu'er, and Qiu'er initiated it, the Dragon King Young Miss might get angry, might bite him after finding out, but it would still be within controllable limits. But if he actually had a substantial relationship with Qiu'er, the nature would be completely different. That would seriously violate the contract between him and the Dragon King Young Miss. And once that bottom line is broken, trust would vanish entirely.
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So, absolutely not... at least, it couldn't happen without the Dragon King Young Miss's knowledge or consent.
Qiu'er, her wrist tightly gripped by him, looked up at him. Those beautiful eyes were full of mist, filled with deep grievance and a kind of defiant stubbornness. She bit her lower lip tightly, as if enduring great humiliation. However, she ultimately calmed down a bit. Kong Mingan looked at her, his tone softening slightly: "Let's talk this out properly. Don't do this, okay?"
Qiu'er still stared intently at him. The torn maid outfit in front of her hung open messily, revealing fair skin and elegant collarbones beneath. The curves of two pale, plump arcs were outlined in the light and shadow. To ensure nothing went wrong when she came, she had worn fewer layers underneath. With the outer layer torn open, what was inside was naturally exposed to view. Yet, regarding this, Qiu'er showed not the slightest intention to cover up. Instead, she leaned even closer. "Then answer my question."
Kong Mingan nodded: "Ask."
Qiu'er took a deep breath and asked the question she cared about most: "Do you have a contract with Young Miss Sister?"
Kong Mingan replied: "Yes, it's a contract of mutual assistance and equality with the entire Soul Beast Clan. You know this too..."
"Not that one!" Qiu'er interrupted his words somewhat agitatedly, "You know what I'm asking about!"
Kong Mingan shook his head, continuing to fulfill the contract: "I really don't know what you're referring to..."
Qiu'er gritted her teeth, feeling this guy was completely impervious to reason. But then, a flash of inspiration struck her mind, as if she had grasped some key point. She pressed further: "Do you strictly abide by contracts? Have you never violated one?"
Kong Mingan raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised, but still nodded, "Naturally. After all, if I don't abide by them, contracts would have no credibility."
A glimmer of realization flashed in Qiu'er's eyes. She unconsciously murmured to herself: "Right, that's it. Young Miss Sister must have guessed I would question you, so she made a contract with you, requiring you not to tell me about what's between you two. That's why you've been hiding it all along..."
Kong Mingan felt inexplicably somewhat relieved, but still tried to argue: "There really isn't..."
"Then there is!" Qiu'er understood. To deal with this guy, sometimes you had to understand his words in reverse!
'Yes' means 'no,' 'I don't want to' means 'I want to'!
She looked at Kong Mingan, her eyes even more resolute, now carrying a hint of certainty: "Let's make a deal."
(End of Chapter)
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