Chapter 197
When the initial joy and excitement faded away, what remained was a sense of tranquility.
Yet, within this tranquility, there was always a subtle thread of happiness that could be felt at any moment.
Returning to the siheyuan (courtyard house).
Hu Yuying suddenly let out a soft laugh, a sound so enchanting in the stillness of the night.
“I suddenly feel like I’m home,” she said, facing Long Aotian. Under the gentle moonlight, she resembled a tiny sprite, shimmering in the darkness.
Long Aotian’s heart fluttered lightly.
The smile on the girl’s face seemed to silently convey a message to him.
Where is home? Home is here.
No, it’s because she is here that this place has transformed into home.
The girl’s purity and beauty were vividly manifested in that moment.
Turning around, she noticed Long Ge (Brother Long) staring at her in a daze. Her beautiful eyes curved slightly, sparkling with a myriad of lights. She loved the way Long Ge looked at her, with his gaze focused solely on her...
Seeing Long Ge extend his hand toward her, she didn’t hesitate to place her hand in his palm. It felt warm, as if she had grasped the entire world in that moment.
The girl’s affection was simple and pure...
Gently, he pulled the little girl into his embrace.
Listening to his heartbeat, she felt an inexplicable sense of security.
“Long Ge~” she exclaimed softly, suddenly lifted into the air, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck like a little koala clinging to his strong frame.
Long Aotian felt the softness of her body, one hand cradling her as he walked toward the small room.
“Long Ge.” As she was gently placed on the bed, Hu Yuying suddenly recalled the little video she had watched that night, her heart racing, and she instinctively tightened her grip on his arm.
Long Aotian noticed the nervousness in the little girl’s demeanor. They were so close that he could clearly hear her heartbeat. He leaned down and placed a soft kiss on her forehead. “It’s dark now; time to sleep.”
In the dim light of the small room, mingled with the moonlight streaming in from outside, an ambiguous atmosphere enveloped them.
Feeling Long Ge lie down behind her, Hu Yuying curled up and slowly nestled into his embrace.
For her, the entire process felt like a scene from an action movie, her heart racing, her fingers trembling slightly.
Looking at the little girl trembling in his arms, Long Aotian couldn’t help but chuckle, leaning in closer to her.
So close that their lips were just inches apart, he could feel the warmth of her breath. “A-Ying.”
Hearing her name, Hu Yuying lifted her head slightly, her long lashes brushing against Long Aotian’s chin.
“Can I call you that? A-Ying?”
As he spoke, Long Aotian gently tucked a stray hair behind her ear.
His fingers brushed against her cheek, and Hu Yuying felt her face uncontrollably heat up.
Meeting Long Ge’s gaze, she shyly nodded, feeling both bashful and nervous.
From the initial “little follower” to “Yuying,” and finally to “A-Ying,” the evolution of their names felt like two hearts, once distant, gradually drawing closer.
“A-Ying, don’t be afraid of me.”
Hu Yuying wanted to say she wasn’t afraid, just a bit nervous.
But the words were swallowed by a kiss that sealed her lips.
In the quiet darkness, sounds seemed amplified a thousandfold.
The kiss lingered, and as she clung tightly to Long Ge’s neck, he gently nibbled and licked at her collarbone, sending strange sensations coursing through her body...
Chapter 239: Her Belongings
Her legs instinctively intertwined.
Her cheeks flushed.
Her breath quickened uncontrollably.
Gently rubbing her cheek against Long Ge’s hair, she murmured, “Long, Long Ge, I... I think I need to use the bathroom.”
The dampness jolted Hu Yuying back to reality, breaking her dreamy state.
How embarrassing! How could she be like this? She discreetly reached down to check.
Then she secretly sighed in relief; if Long Ge found out, she wouldn’t have the face to see anyone again.
Hearing Hu Yuying’s soft murmur, Long Aotian slowly lifted his gaze from her neck and kissed the corner of her lips. “Just go in the yard; no need to go out.”
His words made Hu Yuying feel even more embarrassed, and she shyly lowered her head.
“Okay.” She nodded gently, slipped on her shoes, and stood up.
But after taking just a couple of steps, she hesitated, tightly clutching the hem of her clothes, and softly asked, “Long Ge, do you have any tissues?”
The tissues had been on the small table, but now they were gone.
“There are plenty in the suitcase.”
Hu Yuying hurriedly rummaged through the suitcase for tissues, then, head down, quickly made her way to the yard.
Stepping outside, she covered her face with her hands, feeling flustered and unsure of what to do. She really was making a fool of herself.
Words can deceive, but the body cannot; the strange reactions of her body were the most straightforward feelings...
Before long, there were two knocks at the door.
“A-Ying, it’s been fifteen minutes. Are you planning to come in?”
Hearing the voice, despite her lingering embarrassment, she rushed to the door.
Long Aotian leaned against the doorframe, a hint of amusement in his voice. “What’s wrong? Were you waiting for me to fall asleep before coming in?”
She didn’t dare look Long Ge in the eye, but she could feel his gaze never leaving her, making her cheeks burn.
“N-no, I... I just thought the moon looked really beautiful tonight, so I stayed out a bit longer.” Hu Yuying’s voice was clearly lacking confidence.
That feeling of insecurity was like all her little secrets had been laid bare before Long Ge.
In the next moment, she felt a tight grip around her waist, and Long Ge pulled her into his embrace.
“Don’t hide from me; I wouldn’t hurt you.”
His warm, gentle breath brushed against her ear, and Hu Yuying felt a whirlwind of emotions. She knew Long Ge must have misunderstood her.
He thought she was avoiding him by staying outside.
“No, Long Ge.” The little girl desperately wanted to explain.
“You don’t need to say anything; I already know.” He said, lifting her back onto the bed.
Just seeing her flushed cheeks told him how shy she was. Some things she couldn’t express, but he could feel them.
What a wonderful girl she was; he truly felt he had found a treasure.
“Long Ge, what do you know?” Hu Yuying let Long Ge hold her, her hands tightly gripping his shoulders, her eyes wide with curiosity.
Long Aotian leaned closer to her ear, his voice husky as he whispered, “I can tell my little A-Ying’s body is very sensitive.”
His words perfectly captured the shyness blooming within Hu Yuying.
Her face flushed, she raised her hand to gently cover Long Aotian’s mouth. “N-no... don’t say that.”
“If you don’t, then I won’t listen to you, Long Ge...” Hu Yuying was both shy and anxious.
“You kiss me, and I’ll think about it.” Teasing the shy little girl was a delightful pleasure.
As soon as he finished speaking, she felt something warm and wet on her cheek.
“Is that enough?”
“Not quite.” Long Aotian pointed to his right cheek. “You kissed my left cheek earlier.”
“Mua~ Is that okay now?”
“Wait, you haven’t kissed my forehead yet.”
“Mua.”
“Here on my nose, you’re still missing a bit.”
Hu Yuying bit her lip, knowing Long Ge was doing it on purpose, but she couldn’t help but play along.
She turned and sat on Long Aotian’s lap, cupping his face in her hands. “Mua, mua, mua...”
“Is that good enough?” Hu Yuying gently rubbed her nose against Long Aotian’s, smiling affectionately.
In the end, Long Aotian held Hu Yuying close, both of them content in each other’s embrace.
“Time to sleep.”
Hu Yuying shifted slightly. “Long Ge, with you holding me like this, I can’t sleep.”
“What should we do then?”
Her eyes sparkled like a little bunny spotting a feast of carrots. She leaned closer to Long Ge, whispering sweetly in his ear.
Watching videos or talking about it was one thing, but experiencing it firsthand was another.
“If Long Ge doesn’t say anything, I’ll take it as your agreement.”
After saying that, Hu Yuying slipped her hand under the covers.
Last time, she hadn’t been able to touch him and had been punished by Long Ge.
In the next moment, Hu Yuying gasped, her mouth agape in disbelief as she looked at Long Ge...
...
The next morning.
This was the first time Long Aotian woke up in Kyoto without getting out of bed immediately.
He tried several times to take the little girl’s hand, but each attempt ended in failure.
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