Chapter 144
Moreover, if her brother had just finished decorating the house and those people decided to back out and not rent it to him, wouldn’t that be like drawing water with a bamboo basket—completely pointless?
In any case, Lin Wan Ning felt it was a loss.
After sharing her thoughts with Long Ao Tian, he chuckled and ruffled her long hair. No one wants to feel uncared for, and this little sister, whom he had only recently met, was genuinely thinking of him. Long Ao Tian felt a sense of warmth in his heart.
If it were some superficial friends, who would care how you fared?
“Don’t worry, your brother is too clever to suffer a loss.”
The moment Lin Wan Ning felt Long Ao Tian’s hand resting on her head, she shivered. As he gently stroked her hair, it felt as if her soul was being pulled from her body, leaving her feeling a bit weak. This was a sensation she had never experienced before.
It was so comfortable; she obediently leaned into Long Ao Tian’s hand, allowing him to play with her hair, as if he had cast some unknown, wicked spell over her.
At her age, she had never realized how delightful it could be to have someone pat her head.
As Long Ao Tian withdrew his hand, Lin Wan Ning quietly opened her eyes to look at him, suddenly feeling as if she could never escape from his grasp.
It seemed that whether one was a boy or a girl, when they first experienced the stirrings of love, they would unconsciously wear a filter over their eyes.
It was not just a visual beauty, but a deep yearning in their hearts.
The dullness of life suddenly gained a vibrant splash of color, and her own world seemed to become more vivid and colorful.
“Brother,” Lin Wan Ning called out, quickly stepping forward to link her arm with Long Ao Tian’s.
“This afternoon, your little sister wants to claim all your time.”
“You’re even more possessive than I am.”
“Hmm, I can be quite possessive too.” Her slender, pale fingers subtly hooked around Long Ao Tian’s hand, her head slightly bowed, the strands of hair cascading over her cheeks obscuring her expression.
“Brother, do you have a girl you like?”
“Why do you ask that?”
“If I don’t ask that, then tell me what kind of girl you like,” Lin Wan Ning thought the previous question was too abrupt.
Seeing Long Ao Tian frown, she pursed her lips, bent slightly, and gently shook his arm. “Brother, come on, just tell me.”
Her silky black hair fell over Long Ao Tian’s arm, accompanied by a faint, sweet fragrance.
Long Ao Tian suddenly froze for a moment, looking through the neckline of Lin Wan Ning’s top, where he caught a glimpse of a pair of white curves.
His lips twitched slightly; this girl really didn’t treat him as an outsider.
Of course, the fundamental issue was that Lin Wan Ning was unaware that due to their height difference, she had inadvertently revealed more than she intended.
Long Ao Tian pretended not to see anything, took a deep breath, and said, “The ideal type in my heart is someone untouched by worldly glamour, not chasing after the revelry of nightlife, not adorned with heavy makeup, and free from vanity. She should be gentle and lovely, perhaps a bit naive, yet full of life.”
This was not just Long Ao Tian’s ideal type; it was the shared ideal of all boys.
After hearing what Long Ao Tian said, Lin Wan Ning’s face flushed slightly. She unconsciously clasped her hands behind her back, pretending to look elsewhere, but in reality, she was stealing glances at Long Ao Tian from a different angle.
She felt that everything Long Ao Tian described fit her perfectly.
She had never been dazzled by the superficiality of the world, had never been to bars or entertainment venues, and though she had been invited to parties, she had never attended.
She had never worn heavy makeup or flaunted herself in front of anyone.
And she had no thoughts of vanity.
She considered herself quite gentle, her appearance was pleasing, and although she had a cool demeanor, her youthfulness still shone through. Most importantly, she felt free and vibrant in front of her brother.
So, did Long Ao Tian actually have feelings for her?
Was that why he expressed it in such a subtle way?
With that thought, Lin Wan Ning couldn’t help but smile wider, looking at Long Ao Tian. “Brother, come here.”
“What’s up?”
“Just come here for a second.”
Long Ao Tian found Lin Wan Ning’s demeanor amusing. It was like what her roommate said—if he hadn’t seen it with his own eyes, who would imagine that a cool school beauty could be so clingy?
As Long Ao Tian leaned down slightly, Lin Wan Ning gently rose on her toes and quickly kissed him.
Long Ao Tian was taken aback, feeling the icy sweetness of her lips against his. His mind went blank, and in that instant, everything felt chaotic.
Until he felt her sweet tongue clumsily prying open his lips, as if releasing a surge of electric heat, and he was instantly lost in it.
Lin Wan Ning tightly closed her eyes, afraid to open them. Every movement felt stiff; her arms wrapped around him as if she were completely melting, willingly pressing against him, as if she could hear the rapid beating of his heart.
In this world, Long Ao Tian had grown up in an orphanage, dropped out of school at fifteen, and wandered through life for over a decade, finally giving himself a home at twenty-eight.
He understood many truths and had experienced countless hardships, but this was something that left him at a loss.
His brief kiss with Hu Yu Ying was filled with tenderness and affection, but more than that, he felt a responsibility to protect her.
This kiss, however, was charged with passion and desire. Long Ao Tian prided himself on being composed, yet in this moment, he felt as if he could lose control at any second.
The soft strands of hair tangled against his cheek as Lin Wan Ning gazed at the dazed Long Ao Tian, her fingertips gently brushing her hair away from his face.
Breathing heavily, it was a mix of a girl’s shyness and the breath stolen by her brother.
“Brother, this is my first time liking someone, and my first time being this proactive. I want to tell you that I’m not a particularly traditional or conservative girl.”
“As long as I’m sure about someone in my heart, I can accept kissing and holding hands without resistance.”
At this point, Lin Wan Ning’s fair face flushed again, as if the next words were too difficult to utter, so she adjusted her emotions in this way.
Finally, Lin Wan Ning looked seriously at Long Ao Tian. “If you can also confirm your feelings for me, even if it’s just wanting that, I will slowly accept it…”
**Chapter 174: Has Your Heart Ever Beaten for Me?**
Looking at Lin Wan Ning, who was clearly blushing, Long Ao Tian felt an indescribable sensation swell within him.
He never expected that his little sister would be this kind of person.
Before he could respond, Lin Wan Ning continued, “I know this might be a bit fast for you. During our time together, I can sense what kind of person you are.”
With that, Lin Wan Ning bravely lifted her head. Although her face was flushed and she didn’t want to be seen, she still raised her gaze, allowing her shy demeanor to be reflected in Long Ao Tian’s eyes.
“You’re a really good person, brother. It seems you’ve never been in a relationship, and I haven’t either. This time, being proactive has truly taken all the courage I have in this lifetime.”
“If you have even a little bit of affection for me, could you consider dating me?”
“I’m not trying to pressure you into a choice. Liking someone is inherently a beautiful thing. I just want to put a stamp on my feelings for you. If you don’t have someone you like, I’m not bad either.”
Looking at the small woman that was Lin Wan Ning, Long Ao Tian’s mind was in a whirl. There’s no one in this world who can truly empathize with another.
When he first saw Hu Yu Ying, he understood her because they shared similar experiences, so he could relate to her.
But at this moment, as he looked at Lin Wan Ning, he felt a fleeting moment of understanding.
Because of her bravery, because of her straightforwardness.
A girl, a beautiful girl who was never short of admirers, could so openly lay her heart before him...
She hoped he could see her feelings, and that’s why he felt them.
“Brother, you don’t need to feel uneasy. We’ve only just met, and maybe you don’t know me well enough yet, but one day, you’ll gradually get to know me, won’t you?”
“I just don’t want to miss out; I’m not trying to put pressure on you. Look at you now, you seem startled, as if I’m some kind of monster.”
Lin Wan Ning chuckled lightly. These were her heartfelt words. In life, one meets countless people, but among all those, finding someone you like is truly rare.
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