novelraw Chapter 035 Kiss
Chapter 035 Kiss
One o'clock in the morning.
University A campus.
The noise was left behind.
The KTV was not far from the school, so the two of them did not take a taxi.
The cool autumn night breeze dispelled the smell of tobacco and alcohol clinging to my clothes.
The streetlights cast a dim yellow glow.
The shadows of the two people were stretched long, occasionally overlapping.
Jiang Ci held Wen Ning's hand.
It didn't loosen.
He walked slowly, matching Wen Ning's rhythm.
Although the effects of the alcohol had worn off somewhat, the sluggishness of being slightly tipsy remained, and my eyes were no longer as clear as usual, but rather had a hazy depth.
"Are you cold?"
He turned his head and asked.
He put her hands into his sweatshirt pocket.
Wen Ning shook her head: "I'm not cold."
He was still wearing his jersey, with a coat wrapped around him, and he was very warm.
The two walked along the tree-lined path.
The surroundings were quiet, with only the occasional chirping of insects.
The silence made Wen Ning feel uneasy.
Although she managed to fool him at the karaoke bar, she knew that Jiang Ci was a very stubborn person.
He hadn't forgotten that question.
really.
Go halfway.
Jiang Ci suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He stopped under a street lamp.
Light streamed down from above, landing on his eyelashes and casting a shadow.
"Wen Ning".
He called her by her full name.
Although his tone wasn't as dangerous as before, it still carried a hint of stubbornness.
"It's still the same problem."
He turned around to face her.
Those dark, deep eyes locked onto her face.
Why go to the other side?
Don't lie to me.
Wen Ning's heart skipped a beat.
If they don't give a reasonable explanation, I guess I won't be able to get through tonight.
说实话？
Impossible. If I talked about the system, I'd be considered crazy, or I'd be completely wiped out.
Then the only option is... to lie.
Moreover, you have to deceive him in a way that leaves him unable to refute, and even make him soften his heart.
Wen Ning took a deep breath.
Since we're playing the role of a pretentious character, let's go all the way with it.
She tilted her head back.
He looked directly into Jiang Ci's eyes.
Instead of dodging, he confidently took a step forward.
"Because you've been too busy lately!"
She raised her voice, which carried a hint of accusation.
Jiang Ci was stunned for a moment.
Wen Ning continued to speak, becoming increasingly convinced of his own reasoning:
"This week, you've been busy with projects, fundraising, and modifying code!"
"All they reply to when they message me are 'Mmm,' 'Okay,' or 'Busy!'"
"It's so hard for me to even see you!"
She reached out her finger and poked his chest.
"If I don't go to the other side, will you be able to see me?"
"If I don't wear that dress, can you keep staring at me?"
"I just want you to see me! I want to get your attention! I want to make you jealous! Is that not allowed?"
She spoke these fallacies and heresies with such conviction.
The wind stopped.
The leaves stopped moving.
Jiang Ci stood there.
He let her fingers poke and poke at his chest.
He looked at her puffed-up face.
Looking at her eyes, sparkling under the streetlights.
The accusations and grievances within are real.
So that's why...?
Because he neglected her?
Because she wanted him to look at her more?
This is the reason.
absurd.
childish.
It's even a bit incomprehensible.
but.
So incredibly cute.
Jiang Ci's Adam's apple bobbed.
The last bit of resentment in my heart has completely vanished.
Instead, there was an indescribable, tingling sensation.
"Fool."
He chuckled softly.
The laughter was soft, carried on the night breeze, and sounded somewhat hoarse.
next second.
He grabbed the hand that was still poking his chest.
Pull hard.
Wen Ning exclaimed in surprise.
He was pulled forward, staggering.
My back hit something hard.
It's a streetlight pole.
There was no pain.
Because Jiang Ci's palm was placed behind her head first.
He pinned her against a lamppost.
It didn't use any force; it simply formed a closed encirclement.
"You want me to see you?"
He lowered his head.
His gaze fell on her slightly parted red lips.
His eyes were shockingly dark.
"You won't need to go through this trouble in the future."
"As long as you're here."
"You're the only one in my eyes."
Wen Ning was trapped between himself and the streetlight.
My heart was pounding.
This pose is too suggestive.
too close.
She was so close that she could see the fine hairs on his face and smell the strong scent of alcohol in his breath.
There was a dizzying intoxication.
The atmosphere suddenly became thick and sticky.
Jiang Ci did not back down.
Instead, they got closer and closer.
His hand slid down from the back of her head and cupped her chin.
He gently stroked her lips with the pad of his thumb.
It was a bit rough, and it generated a slight electric current.
Wen Ning nervously grabbed the hem of his shirt at his waist.
Her eyelashes trembled wildly.
She had a premonition of something.
He's going to kiss me.
Jiang Ci lowered his head.
The tip of his nose touched the tip of her nose.
Their breaths mingled together.
That was an aggressive aura belonging to adult men.
Wen Ning instinctively closed her eyes.
His lips trembled slightly.
Waiting for that kiss to arrive.
Getting closer.
The warm touch almost reached her lips.
It was only a few millimeters apart.
Time seemed to stretch out countless times.
however.
At the very last second.
Jiang Ci stopped moving.
He brought the car to a screeching halt in that final stretch of distance.
His breathing became heavy.
That was a sign of extreme restraint.
Wen Ning waited a few seconds.
I didn't get a kiss.
He opened his eyes in confusion.
Jiang Ci turned his head away.
That kiss that should have landed on the lips.
finally.
Gently and devoutly.
It landed on her forehead.
Instantly separate.
But it was scalding hot.
"call……"
Jiang Ci buried his head in the crook of her neck and took a deep breath.
It was as if it was calming down some kind of restlessness.
"What's wrong?"
Wen Ning asked softly, her voice as gentle as water.
Why...?
Jiang Ci held her in his arms.
His arms were held tightly, as if he wanted to embed her into his body.
But his voice was very restrained, with a hint of helpless self-mockery.
"Reeking of alcohol."
He whispered in her ear.
"It smells bad."
"and……"
He paused, his voice becoming even hoarse.
"This is my first kiss."
"It can't be when you're not thinking clearly."
"It can't be on the roadside either."
He wanted to give her the best.
I want to do this when I'm most clear-headed and most serious.
Instead of taking advantage of the situation while drunk, acting like a thug to take advantage of others.
Wen Ning was stunned.
She hadn't expected this seemingly domineering and somewhat obsessive man to be like this.
Is she really that innocent at heart?
You cherish her that much?
"Jiang Ci."
She couldn't help but hug him back around the waist.
Press your face against his chest.
"You're too..."
She wanted to say, "That's so stupid."
But what came out of his mouth was, "That's great!"
Jiang Ci chuckled softly.
Chest vibration.
"Good to know."
He let go of her hand and took it back in his.
He tucked her slightly cold fingers back into his warm pocket.
"Let's go."
"I'll take you back to your dorm."
"If we don't go back soon, the dorm supervisor will lock the door."
The two continued walking forward.
This time.
The pace became more synchronized.
The shadows nestled together under the streetlights, inseparable.
Wen Ning touched his forehead.
It felt as if the warmth of his lips still lingered there.
It was so hot it made her panic.
She suddenly realized.
In this fictional world.
In this storyline, which was originally just about completing a mission.
something.
It's becoming more and more real.
It was so real that... she was almost afraid to think about the inevitable breakup.