Chapter 09

He Xi has always been beautiful, but Li Xing has not seen such a bright and gentle version of her for a long time. In her frowns and smiles, her charm is fully revealed. He could not help but curve his brows and eyes, smiling with great allure, pinching her cheek affectionately and asking, "Are you unable to handle it?"

"You are still complaining! Am I afraid of you?" Feeling threatened, the boy was a bit angry and reached out to push her small shoulder.

Feeling heartbroken? The dark, bright eyes turned slightly, as if weighing the credibility of his words. He Xi tilted his head and looked at him with a playful smile: "Then why didn't you do it earlier?"

The meaning of the reproach was so evident that someone as astute as Li Xing could naturally sense it. After a brief moment of eye contact, gazing at the face as radiant as peach blossoms, he murmured in a voice that seemed to be speaking to himself, "I will make double compensation."

Uncertain whether it was due to being overly intoxicated or being charmed by his gentle words, He Xi surprisingly did not resist Li Xing's embrace this time. Instead, she took the opportunity to rest her small head against his neck, pressing against his warm skin and gently rubbing against it, as if in response.

Seeing her staring at him in silence, the boy said irritably: "I am asking you a question, why did you scoop up all the food?"

How did she respond? He remembered her pouting her lips and saying, "Only a fool demands strictness from oneself; I have no demands on myself!" After saying this, she blushed slightly and leaned in to quickly kiss his cheek. Seeing his surprised expression, she pretended to glare at him to cover her shyness and said, "What’s wrong? Can’t I kiss you?"

At this moment, a slightly tipsy He Xi unconsciously shed her strong facade, appearing endearing and lovely under the soft moonlight, like a child in need of care. Unable to help himself, he gently pulled her into his embrace, softening his tone as he coaxed her: "Be good, drink less in the future"

The little girl was already thin and small, and she tripped over something unknown beneath her feet, falling down to the ground.

At this moment, He Ximei's demeanor was full of charm, and coupled with such demands, it was too ambiguous and too provocative

The little girl looked at the vegetable garden, puzzled: "I am not weeding the vegetables, I am hoeing the weeds"

A pair of white lotus-like arms unexpectedly wrapped around his neck. He Xi tilted his head back, looking at him alluringly as she lazily said: "I am so tired, let's go home and sleep"

"Hey, do you still have the nerve?" The boy threw away the vegetables in his hand and, making a fierce gesture, waved his fist, saying, "Do you believe I will hit you!"

Accompanied by this old song, the intoxicated He Xi cried herself to sleep. That night, as she slept soundly, she had a warm and sweet dream, with scenes in her mind constantly shifting, as if she had experienced them personally.

Picking up a vegetable seedling that had been uprooted, the boy furrowed his brows and scolded her: "You can't even tell the difference between vegetables and weeds, you silly girl! Look, you've killed all the vegetables." It turned out that the hardworking little one had hoed up a whole patch of wild grass and vegetable seedlings together.

Without taking the time to calm his emotions, he swiftly tore off his military jacket and wrapped it around her. Just as he was about to help her up, He Xi, however, took the initiative to reach out her hand towards his face.

The little girl tightened her grip on the large hoe and said in a childish voice, "If you dare to hit me, I will tell my brother to beat you!"

The remarkably vivid features made the silent dark night shine brilliantly. With a light laugh, he playfully tousled her hair, and before he could say anything, he was suddenly interrupted.

The sudden kiss left Li Xing momentarily dazed, as her delicate tongue explored his mouth in a chaotic manner. Despite his strong self-control, a powerful urge surged within him, prompting him to embrace her soft, almost boneless body tightly, and to return her kiss with a deep and lingering passion

In this moment, the heart that is usually strict is tender beyond measure, as he tightens his arms to embrace her, pressing her small head against his chest, softly saying: "I am here, Xiao Qi, I am..."

In the quiet night, with the cold air, Li Xing held her tightly, as if trying to dissolve the deep-seated chill within through the intimate warmth of their embrace. It was unclear how much time had passed when a car drove by, and through the car window floated a melancholic song

On a scorching summer day, a little girl dressed in a white princess dress wears a large green straw hat and drags a big hoe with her small hands

Let us embrace each other's innocence, the warmth of two people huddled together is just a gentle warmth, meeting on that winter morning when the snow is falling, the gentle warmth of two people together is not afraid of the cold

He always habitually misinterprets his meaning. He raised his eyes to look at her, his voice low and soft as if whispering: "It's not about control, it's about caring."

The little girl puffed her cheeks and glared at him fiercely. Just when the boy thought she was going to hit him with a big hoe, the little girl unexpectedly uprooted all the surviving seedlings in the vegetable garden in one go, and then dropped a harsh remark: "You dare to hit me?! Just wait until I tell my brother to beat you to death!"

What are you doing? It's late at night, and you're out on the street singing and shouting. Aren't you afraid of being taken away by the police?" Li Xing squatted down in front of her, and as he spoke, his palm naturally slid down from the top of her head, gently caressing her delicate neck.

The boy laughed and said to her, "What are you doing? Do you want to hit me?"

"Dear, dear, I seek knowledge but find none." He laughed, catching her in his arms before she could run away, kissing her incessantly chattering little mouth

For some reason, He Xi suddenly began to cry, choking on her words as she asked, "Why did you only just come back? Have you finally decided to return? Can you bear to come back..."

As for how things would develop afterwards, He Xi, who was awakened by the alarm clock, had no way of knowing. She only vaguely saw a little girl with a lollipop playfully and proudly making a victory V sign towards a boy before her consciousness fully awakened. As for the other details of the dream, she could not recall them no matter what.

He Xi was truly drunk, ignoring Li Xingqing's barely audible apologies. A gust of wind blew by, and she instinctively shrank into his embrace, childishly murmuring: "It's cold"

The boy did not intend to bully the girl; he merely wanted to scare her a little when he saw her clearing the vegetables. Unexpectedly, he lost control of his strength and pushed her down. Seeing this, he quickly reached out to help her, but to his surprise, the little girl actually brushed his hand away, got up sturdily, dusted off her skirt, and turned around to grab the big hoe.

The long-awaited intimacy makes one uncontrollably desire to draw more from each other. Li Xing tightly embraces He Xi, kissing passionately and intoxicatingly. ... He Xi closes his eyes, snuggling even closer into his arms, allowing him to take whatever he wishes ...

The long-awaited deep affection, warm enough to cause a fleeting glimmer of heartbreak in Li Xing's eyes, as he held tightly to He Xi's slender body, gently kissing the top of her head, repeatedly saying: "It is my fault, I am at fault..." Upon closer listening, his tone was surprisingly choked with emotion

He Xi Que hetushu . comcom was truly intoxicated, otherwise it would be impossible to ask such a cowardly question, yet her heart remained awake, thus she always remembered the separation that occurred six years ago

"You are the fool!" After being scolded, the little girl said angrily, "I only care about weeding, I don't care about what vegetables or not." Seeing the boy glare at her, she puffed out her little neck and glared back, "Is it your family’s?"

Such a familiar scent, such an emotional entanglement, has stirred up a situation that is beyond control. The moment He Xi softly hummed, he fiercely kissed her delicate neck, and then clearly heard He Xi murmuring softly: "A Xing, A Xing..."

After all, they have been apart for too long. Li Xing is indeed unclear about her alcohol tolerance, but it seems she has had quite a bit to drink tonight. Knowing that she is feeling the effects of the alcohol, he approaches her and gently smooths the furrow between her brows, then lightly kneads her temples, saying, "You are not allowed to drink alcohol in the future; it is not good for your health."

"You are the one who can't do it!" She innocently shrugged her shoulders, her gaze as cunning as that of a mischievous little fox. Even with her tongue tied, she stubbornly denied it: "A bottle of 65-degree Erguotou is nothing, this is just the beginning, I haven't even had enough fun yet." As her words faded, she cutely yawned and then frowned.

Unable to restrain himself, he leaned closer to her, gently pressing his cheek against He Xi's, and softly said, "Be good, I will take you home, okay?" As he spoke, he picked her up in his arms and walked towards the car in the fields. Just as he set her down in the passenger seat, He Xi suddenly leaned forward and swiftly kissed his lips.

Her small hand was icy yet exceptionally soft, touching his skin, evoking an indescribably delightful sensation that made Li Xing's heart tremble. In his memories, she also loved to touch his face, and at that time, he teased her, saying: "Can't you be a bit stricter with yourself? You can't help but lose control when you see a handsome guy!"

The memories that had been sealed away surged forth like a flood released from a dam, overwhelming and sweet, causing the smile at the corners of her lips to deepen. As her small hand slowly moved to the top of his head, he finally broke into a smile, playfully chiding, "Don't mess around, my hairstyle is getting ruined."

His hands were long yet calloused, and that rough warmth caused He Xi to momentarily lose her focus. Tilting her chin slightly, she squinted her eyes like a kitten and gently smiled, saying: "Who dares to provoke me? Aren't you afraid of getting beaten up?"

Amidst the sweat pouring down, I suddenly heard someone questioning: "How did you shovel the vegetables away?"

The little girl was startled by the sudden sound. When she looked up, she saw a boy standing in front of her, who she did not know had appeared there. He was taller than her, appeared to be around ten years old, and his gaze towards her was somewhat unfriendly

The familiar sensation from the depths of memory surged strongly, and at that moment, Li Xing could not bear a gentle reproach from He Xi. He silently said to himself: "What else do I have, besides you, that I cannot bear to part with?"

Upon hearing this, He Xi revealed an exceptionally warm and charming smile, radiating unparalleled joy and a hint of playful mockery. She sharply retorted, "So short, it doesn't even reach the length of a bird's feather, and yet you call it a hairstyle!"

What did you say?" With a bewildered gaze fixed on the handsome face so close at hand, He Xi, feeling the effects of intoxication, slurred, "I didn't hear what you said, could you please say it again?

She lifted her fair neck and looked at him with an obviously ethereal gaze. He Xi protested, "What business is it of yours? On what grounds? You are not anyone to me."