Chapter 10, Sparring

If he were to touch her, he would immediately discover that she is lying

With a soft sigh, he lowered his head to kiss her eyes, gently persuading her as he kissed, "Alright, no more tears, I believe you."

He looked at her with a furrowed brow, pondering deeply, his thoughts already having gone back and forth several times in an instant. She timidly spoke to him, her words still conveying her refusal, "Not today! Really, it won't work!"

The loose-fitting top, easy to explore, brings an endless allure, effortlessly igniting his desires without any pretense; the tight-fitting pants serve as a powerful barrier against their union after his desires have been aroused.

She opened her eyes

He left her and pulled her up from the ground

Watching the man who was currently lying on her, burying his head in her neck and breathing heavily, Xu Tong silently chuckled to herself

Because she can protect her heart from racing; also because she will eventually steal his pounding heartbeat

When Xu Tong regained her senses, she realized that she had already been pinned to the carpet by Gu Chen

She was gasping urgently, her chest rising and falling unevenly, two soft mounds repeatedly pressing against his chest, making him wish he could immediately take her right there and swallow her whole.

Xu Tong shook her head in confusion, "Why do we have to quarrel?"

Under the illumination of that radiance, his heart suddenly became soft

It is evident that his confidence captivates her; however, she is even more confident that he will certainly be unable to achieve it

He has approached her and given her a chance, but it was her own body that let her down and rejected him. He will not provide her with too many opportunities to feel unique. His next selection of her will certainly be a long time coming.

You were so close to devouring me, yet I deliberately kept you from doing so. I tantalize your mouth, enchant your eyes, and captivate your thoughts, thus from this moment on, you shall likely never be able to forget me

He held her close to his chest, squinting as he looked down at her, his voice tinged with a lingering desire. He murmured to her, "You naughty girl, are you deliberately teasing me? Wearing such clothes with relatives around, you set my whole body ablaze, yet you douse it with a bucket of cold water, allowing me to see and touch but not taste!" As he spoke, he slipped his hand back into her clothing, seeking that soul-stirring softness, indulging in caresses and squeezing at will. Wearing such clothes with relatives around, you set my whole body ablaze, yet you douse it with a bucket of cold water, allowing me to see and touch but not taste!" As he spoke, he slipped his hand back into her clothing, seeking that soul-stirring softness, indulging in caresses and squeezing at will.

She always brings him unexpected surprises. Whenever she earns his admiration, she simply gazes at him with a shy and innocent smile, her smile so pure and transparent, as if it were the bright sunlight, capable of dispersing the clouds above and illuminating his heart with radiance

Is that not possible? he asked with raised eyebrows and a rough voice

Xu Tong hurriedly went to press Gu Chen's hand, "No!"

Xu Tong made an effort to well up tears in her eyes

Her relatives did not come to see her at all

For her, he was the trump card she used to punish Zhang Zhentong. She wanted to seduce him; while it might not necessarily make him fall in love with her, at the very least, it should be able to make him think of her constantly. The more he felt for her, the greater the torment for Zhang Zhentong.

He curled one corner of his mouth, his tone laced with a hint of sarcasm, "What do you think?"

In front of him, she had always been gentle and compliant, unconditionally agreeing to all his requests. However, tonight, although she had allowed him to kiss and touch her all the way, she suddenly called a halt loudly just before the final step. Therefore, it cannot be said that he is overly sensitive; he truly feels that her actions are somewhat intentional.

Thinking she was a gentle and well-behaved kitten, one never considered that no matter how gentle and well-behaved, a cat is still a cat, with hidden claws beneath its paws, ready to emerge and scratch when displeased

For some reason, I always feel that she possesses a unique aura that sets her apart from others. This aura is elusive, at times resembling a shallow pond so clear that one can see the bottom, and at other times, it seems as deep as an ocean with no end in sight

Gu Chen buried his head in the nook of her neck, breathing heavily, using his self-control to calm the intense and predatory desires that had already been aroused within his body

It is rare that he has developed a strong desire for the girl before him, yet she unexpectedly tells him to stop

She was caressed by him, letting out low, shy moans as she shyly recoiled

Yang Yang indeed lived up to expectations, telling her: "Tao Tao, Gu Chen has been coming to the court lately, and he has changed his female companions twice, each one a beautiful girl like a water bamboo shoot." After the report, she hesitated a bit and added a suggestion, "Tao Tao, why don't you... do more facial masks or something? Oh, those two girls' skin is just so fair and tender..."

She and Gu Chen, one eager to seduce men and achieve immediate success, the other hoping to conquer women and enjoy unimpeded victories

She shook her head vigorously, shaking off the tears in her eyes, which condensed into beads, one drop after another, rolling down her face

In this round, she emerged victorious

He slightly furrowed his brows. Her refusal made him feel impatient and displeased

Xu Tong let out a soft whimper and nestled into his embrace, lowering her head to hide her cheeks. It seemed she was already too embarrassed to dare look up at him again

In order to live more comfortably and not to be constantly on edge, Xu Tong called Yang Yang, hoping to obtain the latest updates on Gu Chen from her

After a moment, he finally calmed down

After contemplating this, she finally recalled that her initial purpose for approaching Gu Chen was merely to punish Zhang Zhen Tong for her unreasonable entanglements. However, as her interactions with him deepened, what was originally a punishment between women gradually transformed into a contest of hearts between a woman and a man without her even realizing it

Her eyes, washed by tears, were as clear as a spring that seemed to have no bottom. She raised her arm timidly to wrap it around his neck, looking at him with a pitiful gaze, and sweetly said to him: "My relatives are only staying for five days"

Her voice was trembling intensely, interspersed with a clear sound of crying, sounding indescribably weak and innocent

They are merely young, so what is so remarkable about that? To quote the literary figure Eileen Chang, "They may be beautiful, but they lack soul"

Xu Tong secretly sighed. She originally thought that she would have the upper hand, but now she realizes that they are evenly matched—she does not allow him to easily gain the upper hand, and he does not give her the opportunity to become arrogant due to his favor

Xu Tong rolled her eyes and hung up the phone

"Bad girl, let's see how I will punish you in the future!" He lightly bit her ear, whispering ambiguously.

For Gu Chen, she was no different from other women, and what he sought was the process of conquering them. Making them fall in love with him, he controlled them in the name of love, let alone cherishing them; it was merely enjoyment

She told him that her relatives would only accompany her for five days; however, even after two five-day periods, he did not reach out to her again. He delayed for so long, and she understood that he wanted her to know that he was not so eager to have her, that he could still live a vibrant and fulfilling life without her. How could he possibly count the days for a woman he could not forget?

The person who understands oneself the most may not necessarily be a friend, but rather an opponent. In the process of secretly competing and strategizing against Gu Chen, she has come to understand him more and more.

She hid in his embrace, secretly smiling with great satisfaction

"I... my relatives have come..." she murmured softly. Seeing that the other party seemed not to understand, she had no choice but to explain again with a stiff resolve, "It is, it is menstruation..."

Gu Chen has never been an ordinary opponent, and Xu Tong has a profound understanding of this

As she responded to Gu Chen's kiss, Xu Tong felt a surge of excitement and joy in her heart

He was amused by her, bursting into laughter, and while laughing, he lowered his head and kissed her deeply

However, upon a moment's reflection, she couldn't help but feel a slight sense of melancholy. At this moment, she was not facing Gu Chen with her true self; thus, how could she know that in his eyes, she was not merely a dull vase meant for trivial amusement?

I am not throwing a tantrum! You are wronging me! If you don't believe it, come and feel for yourself!" She let go with abandon, closed her eyes, pressed her lips tightly together, and lay straight on the ground.

"Are you sulking over what happened during the day with me?" he asked, raising an eyebrow

She took a big gulp of plain water to wash away that unwholesome taste. Xu Tong told herself that she could spend these five days with peace of mind. Not just these five days, but perhaps the next five days, and the five days after that... Many five-day periods, she could leisurely spend and manage as she pleased.

She herself is not being difficult, nor does she intend to direct the character "Yao Yao" to be difficult. The reason she does not want him to have her tonight is that she recalls a certain truth: what cannot be obtained is the best. That which is hard to attain is what is truly worth cherishing. What comes close to being obtained but ultimately is not, will surely be etched in one's memory for a lifetime

Each time he sees her smile, he feels the urge to consume her desire deepening a little more

To successfully execute a cunning scheme is indeed a source of endless joy

On her long eyelashes, glistening tears still hung, refracting a strange brilliance under the illumination of the countless stars.

He enjoys the feeling of being adored and admired by various beautiful women, and he is never short of attractive companions. However, those who truly ignite his desire are few and far between. He may be sentimental, but he is certainly not promiscuous.

She said that the combination of her outfit has endless wonders

He listened to her reasoning, narrowing his eyes thoughtfully. The warmth in his gaze suddenly diminished as he looked at her, leaving only a coolness behind.

He gasped for breath, gazing at the girl beneath him, his thoughts profound

The time has come

By the time the third five-day period arrived, her menstrual cycle truly began. At the start of this five-day period, she lived in trepidation. ... She was somewhat worried that Gu Chen would single her out during these days, and then she would tell him that her relatives were still around, not knowing whether he would be enraged enough to wash his silver spear with blood.

As I pondered, it seemed as if I could taste a tangy and sour flavor in my mouth

Gu Chen stopped his actions and looked up at her

She lay on the ground, and he leaned over her. His lips traced along her jawline, winding their way to her neck, nibbling gently. The loose doll dress offered no resistance; his hand had easily slipped beneath the hem of her garment. His warm palm caressed her skin, climbing to her chest, grasping her with urgency and desire, gently yet insistently stroking and kneading. The exquisite sensation ignited his desire to its peak, and he almost urgently withdrew his hand from her top, moving to her waist in an attempt to free her long pants. His warm palm caressed her skin, climbing to her chest, grasping her with urgency and desire, gently yet insistently stroking and kneading. The exquisite sensation ignited his desire to its peak, and he almost urgently withdrew his hand from her top, moving to her waist in an attempt to free her long pants.

There are benefits to idleness, as Xu Tong is able to quietly contemplate certain matters