Chapter 19: The Kiss in the Dim Stairwell…
Mǐ Qiū understood Shěn Qīnghuái’s meaning. He was just trying to test if she was sincere. Since Mǐ Qiū’s goal was to become his intimate lover, she naturally wouldn’t deny anything.
Mǐ Qiū: “I’ve always been serious, Captain Shěn.”
Hearing this, Shěn Qīnghuái seemed to grow even more interested in Mǐ Qiū. A slight curve touched his lips as he said in a low voice, “Guide Mǐ Qiū, you truly are a bold one. After that night, I won’t forget your name. Mǐ Qiū.”
Mǐ Qiū was still thinking about the soothing, but in here, it was probably… not a good idea…
Shěn Qīnghuái slowly stood up and walked closer to her. It was the first time he had ever observed someone so closely. He had never cared much about Sentinel and Guide pairings in the past.
This woman… what was it about her? What charm did she possess that allowed her to approach him so easily in the electro-shock room? Just that one time had been enough to completely unsettle him, making her impossible to forget.
His desire to understand her grew stronger and stronger. And yet, during this questioning, Mǐ Qiū maintained a look of perfect composure. Shěn Qīnghuái was someone who was excellent at controlling a situation; he could see through anyone and anything, guess what was on their mind.
But Mǐ Qiū was the one person he couldn’t figure out at all. She looked like she was telling the truth.
But how much of it was coming from her heart? He had no way of knowing.
He gripped her chin with his hand. Mǐ Qiū’s face flushed red as she said to him softly, “Not here.”
Shěn Qīnghuái released his hand, his voice muffled. “You’d better not let me find out you’re lying to me.”
Even in a dream, his guard is so high. Mǐ Qiū looked at him coyly and said, “If I really did lie to you, how would Captain Shěn punish me?”
This cunning woman, who so deftly avoided the point, had him right where she wanted him.
Up close, Mǐ Qiū’s face was soft and tender. Her adorable face, seen from this distance, really did look like a little rabbit’s—delicate and utterly exquisite, without a single flaw.
Natural and clear doe eyes, a small nose, soft cherry-like lips. Her expression was pure innocence.
Mǐ Qiū’s words once again stirred something in his heart. Shěn Qīnghuái said, “Very well. I’m done with my questions. You can leave.”
Mǐ Qiū stood up, but her mission wasn’t finished. How could she just leave?
Mǐ Qiū: “Alright. But Captain Shěn, can you walk me out?”
He didn’t refuse. He figured he’d just walk her to the lobby entrance.
The two took the stairs. Mǐ Qiū followed behind him, matching his every step.
By now, it must have been late afternoon. The sky was already dimming, and the stairwell was dark, with almost no light.
They were on the sixth floor, and with no elevator, they had to walk all the way down. As Mǐ Qiū reached the third floor, she suddenly twisted her ankle. She swore she didn’t mean to, boohoo~
But the heels on the tall boots that came with her Guide uniform were a bit high. Mǐ Qiū had unconsciously sped up and stumbled.
Shěn Qīnghuái, walking ahead, only turned around when he felt someone tug on the corner of his jacket. He held out his dry, slender hand, intending to pull her up.
Mǐ Qiū sat on the step and gave him her hand.
The woman’s hand was soft, almost boneless, like touching cotton. The contact made his heart itch. Below them was a small third-floor landing. Shěn Qīnghuái pulled her to her feet, and they both reached the small platform.
Trying to get her balance, Mǐ Qiū stumbled two steps and fell into his arms, her hands accidentally wrapping around his waist.
To Shěn Qīnghuái, her actions seemed deliberate. But the strange thing was, every time this woman touched him, it stirred something unbearable inside him.
He couldn’t explain why. The strange feeling made it impossible for him to rationally analyze what had just happened.
Mǐ Qiū’s dark eyes met his. Since I’m already holding him, Mǐ Qiū thought, I might as well just start the soothing.
So, she didn’t let go. This move truly provoked Shěn Qīnghuái.
“Aren’t you going to let go, Guide Mǐ Qiū?”
She had finally managed to grab him; she couldn’t just let go so easily!
“If you still don’t believe me, I’ll just have to show you this way.”
The stairwell was pitch-black. No one was passing by. It was just the two of them, holding each other tightly, listening to the sound of each other’s hearts.
Mǐ Qiū knew that just holding him like this could also provide comfort. It didn’t matter how.
She released her hands, just as she was trying to think of a suitable excuse to at least get away. But her hand was caught. Mǐ Qiū watched him slowly lower his head until, a second later, his lips were on hers. It all happened so fast…
Mǐ Qiū didn’t even have time to react. Shěn Qīnghuái closed his eyes, unable to control himself any longer. He clamped his arm around her exceptionally soft waist and assaulted her with a deep kiss, thoroughly tasting the sweetness on her lips—
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