eurekapd Chapter 71 Confessing My Feelings (2)
Chapter 71 Confessing My Feelings (2)
Cheng Ying looked at He Mingfeng, a resolute glint in her eyes: "Fine, say what you want to say!"
He Mingfeng took a deep breath and asked again, "Have you figured out your own feelings?"
Cheng Ying nodded vigorously and replied softly, "Yes, I understand."
He Mingfeng asked nervously, "What is that?" He stared intently at Cheng Ying, his eyes filled with anticipation and nervousness.
Cheng Ying, feeling embarrassed by his intense gaze, lowered her head but still mustered her courage to say, "It's... I like you." Her voice trailed off, becoming almost inaudible. However, He Mingfeng, being a martial artist, possessed excellent hearing and naturally heard her. But he pretended not to hear and continued to press, "What did you say? Your voice was too soft; I didn't hear you clearly. Could you say it again?"
Cheng Ying thought He Mingfeng really hadn't heard her, and a sense of disappointment welled up inside her. She wanted to say those words again, but hesitated because she was too shy. Just then, she inadvertently glanced at He Mingfeng's slightly parted lips, sexy and charming, as if exuding an alluring charm that made one want to taste them.
Cheng Ying shook her head, thinking, "Cheng Ying, how could you have such thoughts? Shameless!" But then she thought that this might be the last time she kissed him in her life, so she would follow her heart, not leave any regrets, and put an end to this relationship.
Thinking of this, Cheng Ying no longer hesitated. She took a deep breath, stood on tiptoe, and kissed the lips in front of her. He Mingfeng was stunned. He stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what was happening. He did not expect Cheng Ying to kiss him on her own initiative. He was just wondering if Cheng Ying would say it again, but he did not expect to have such an unexpected gain.
After a fleeting kiss, Cheng Ying lowered her head shyly and said, "Do you know now?" Cheng Ying waited a moment, but He Mingfeng didn't reply. She looked up and saw him staring blankly at her. Cheng Ying quickly said, "I know, you have someone you like now. What I did wasn't right. I just wanted you to know how I felt. I... I won't do it again, you..." Before she could finish, He Mingfeng cut her off, and Cheng Ying fell silent instantly.
He Mingfeng looked at Cheng Ying tenderly and asked softly, "What did you just say?"
Cheng Ying blushed, lowered her head, and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "I know you have someone you like now. What I did was wrong. I just wanted you to know how I feel. I won't do it again."
He Mingfeng's lips curled into a slight smile, but he didn't answer her question. Instead, he lowered his head, gently kissed her lips, and softly asked, "What did you just say?" Cheng Ying repeated her words. However, this time He Mingfeng still didn't speak, only kissed her again, and then asked her again what she had just said.
Cheng Ying was completely stunned. She knew perfectly well that He Mingfeng already had another girl by his side, and their actions were unfair to that girl. However, facing He Mingfeng, she couldn't push him away. She didn't want to; instead, she longed to hold him tightly, but she also understood that this man now belonged to someone else, and she couldn't be so selfish.
He Mingfeng gazed at Cheng Ying's conflicted expression, a mischievous urge to tease her rising within him. He said, "Aying, can you not leave me? Even if I get married, please don't leave me, okay? I want to see you anytime." Cheng Ying hesitated, looking at He Mingfeng, assuming he wanted her to become his mistress. She thought that this might bring shame to her family, but only in this way could she avoid being separated from him. After a moment's hesitation, Cheng Ying finally nodded, saying with difficulty, "Okay, but..."
He Mingfeng was completely taken aback that Cheng Ying would agree. Knowing Cheng Ying as he did, he was certain she would call him frivolous, and might even beat him up. Moreover, Cheng Ying would never harm innocent people. He had only intended to tease her, but her response left him somewhat bewildered.
He Mingfeng frowned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Just what?" He looked at Cheng Ying in front of him, expecting her answer.
Cheng Ying raised her head, her eyes flickering uncertainly: "Could you find a way to give me another identity so I can leave the capital? Anywhere, as long as it's not in the capital, is that okay?"
He Mingfeng was very confused: "Why do you have to leave the capital?" He stared intently at Cheng Ying, trying to understand her thoughts.
Cheng Ying avoided He Mingfeng's eyes, saying, "I don't want my family to be talked about, so could you..." Her voice trailed off, as if she found it difficult to speak.
He Mingfeng was even more puzzled: "Wait a minute, why would people point fingers at us if we stayed in the capital?" He stared wide-eyed, very surprised by Cheng Ying's words.
Cheng Ying blushed slightly and stammered, "Didn't you ask me to stay by your side? But I can't let your wife know, and I can't let my family know, so I can only live outside."
He Mingfeng finally understood, and an incredulous expression appeared on his face: "So you thought I wanted you to be my mistress?"
Cheng Ying blinked and asked doubtfully, "Otherwise what?"
He Mingfeng couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Why do you think of her as a mistress instead of the legal wife?" His tone was teasing and amused. Cheng Ying said sadly, "Because you have another girl by your side! Don't you like her very much? You two are always talking and laughing together."
He Mingfeng laughed and said, "Miss, there's no girl around me!"
Cheng Ying retorted, "How could there not be? I saw it with my own eyes, and you two were behaving intimately."
He Mingfeng asked, "How intimate?" As he spoke, he pulled Cheng Ying into his arms and said, "Are we that intimate? Or are we that intimate?" After saying that, he kissed Cheng Ying on the lips.
Cheng Ying's face instantly turned red, and she stammered, "I... I didn't see it, but that doesn't mean it didn't exist!"
He Mingfeng laughed in anger and said, "So, when you saw me with other girls, you ran away without even asking any questions, and that's why you're avoiding me?"
Cheng Ying gave a soft "Mmm". He Mingfeng looked at Cheng Ying, gently stroked her nose, and said softly, "Silly girl, how could I like someone else?" He paused, his gaze deep and sincere, "The girl you saw is actually my cousin, her name is Shen Xiaoran, and she just came back from Yangzhou half a month ago."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Ying's doubts dissipated considerably, but she still remained somewhat puzzled. Seeing this, He Mingfeng continued to press, "Ah Ying, you even had the courage to be my mistress, so why don't you have the courage to come to me and ask me about things clearly?"
Cheng Ying opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but in the end, she said nothing. Knowing she was in the wrong, she could only silently lower her head.
He Mingfeng sighed helplessly, his voice tinged with bitterness and disappointment: "Do you know how sad I've been, with you avoiding me all this time? I thought... I thought you hated me and didn't want to see me. That's why I wanted to talk to you today, and I plan to never bother you again." As he said this, he slowly lowered his head, his eyes revealing deep sorrow and loss, looking like a wounded puppy, so pitiful.
Cheng Ying's heart tightened suddenly, and she quickly explained, "No, I don't hate you! I just... don't know how to face you right now, really." Her tone was firm and sincere, and her eyes shone with genuine light.
Hearing Cheng Ying's reply, He Mingfeng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely perceptible smile of triumph. He raised his head, looked into Cheng Ying's eyes again, and said affectionately, "That's good. As long as you don't hate me, I'm content." His words conveyed a sense of relief, as if a huge weight had finally been lifted from his heart.
He Mingfeng looked up, his gaze fixed on Cheng Ying, his tone slightly mocking: "So, will you still avoid me from now on?"
Cheng Ying shook her head firmly, her eyes shining with determination: "No, I won't. No matter what happens in the future, I won't avoid you anymore. I will ask you for clarification, and I won't do it again."
He Mingfeng's cheeks were slightly flushed from drinking quite a bit of alcohol. He took advantage of his drunkenness to act spoiled and said, "What about this time? You made me worry for so long, you have to make it up to me."
Cheng Ying's eyes widened in surprise at He Mingfeng's childish side. She instinctively asked, "How do you want me to make it up to you?"
He Mingfeng was silent for a moment, then suddenly leaned closer to Cheng Ying, staring intently at her, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Cheng Ying felt a little flustered under his gaze, her heart raced, and her face flushed. She nervously bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally stood on tiptoe and gently kissed He Mingfeng.
Then, blushing, she lowered her head and whispered, "Is this okay?"
He Mingfeng's eyes deepened. He reached out and gently stroked Cheng Ying's face, smiling tenderly: "Yes, that's fine."
Meanwhile, Qin Yaoyao and He Yanxi, hiding behind the flowers, witnessed everything. They exchanged a smile, knowing in their hearts that the two had reconciled.
He Yanxi took Qin Yaoyao's hand and whispered, "Let's go, stop looking."
Qin Yaoyao was still a little reluctant to leave, but seeing He Yanxi's serious expression, she had no choice but to obediently follow him. Although she felt a little reluctant, she couldn't help but look back. A bright smile appeared on Qin Yaoyao's face, and she said excitedly, "Great, they've finally made up!" Her gaze fell on He Mingfeng, and she couldn't help but sigh, "I didn't expect He Mingfeng to play the victim and make Sister Ying's heart soften."
He Yanxi nodded slightly in agreement: "Yes, that's true. This trick is quite effective."
Qin Yaoyao looked at He Yanxi with curiosity in her eyes and asked, "Brother Yanxi, where are we going now?"
He Yanxi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of a smile, his tone mysterious and teasing: "Of course, I'll take you to a good place."
Qin Yaoyao's cheeks flushed instantly. She looked at He Yanxi nervously and stammered, "Brother Yanxi, this is the palace, please don't do anything reckless..."
Seeing Qin Yaoyao's wary look, He Yanxi couldn't help but laugh out loud: "Don't worry, I just plan to take you to see the beautiful scenery over at the peach grove. The scenery there is very beautiful."
Qin Yaoyao realized she had misunderstood He Yanxi's meaning and felt a little embarrassed. But seeing his smile, she also felt a little angry, so she glared at him and said coquettishly, "Brother Yanxi, you're so mean! You're just deliberately misleading me, aren't you!"
He Yanxi was amused by Qin Yaoyao's adorable reaction and burst into laughter. Seeing this, Qin Yaoyao huffed angrily and turned her head away, refusing to look at him again.
They soon arrived at the peach grove. Upon entering this pink world, Qin Yaoyao was instantly captivated. Like a child, she happily twirled around, enjoying the fragrance and softness of the peach blossoms. He Yanxi, watching her, felt a surge of joy. He walked to her side, took her hand, and asked, "How is it? Do you like it here?" Qin Yaoyao nodded gently, replying, "Hmm, it's alright. But… don't think you can make me forget what happened before." She pouted, a hint of anger still on her face. He Yanxi knew she wasn't completely over it, but he didn't give up. He suddenly pulled Qin Yaoyao into his arms. He lowered his head, gently kissed her, and whispered, "Yao'er, you're right, that's exactly what I thought." With that, he held Qin Yaoyao tightly in his arms, as if trying to merge her into his own body.
Their lips met, exploring each other's warmth. The kiss grew more passionate, they were lost in each other's emotions, unable to extricate themselves. Time seemed to stand still, everything around them blurred. Their heartbeats mingled, their breaths quickened. Just as they were about to run out of breath, the intense kiss finally ended. They slowly separated, their eyes revealing satisfaction and happiness. He Yanxi gently stroked Qin Yaoyao's cheek and said, "Let's go inside and take a look." Qin Yaoyao nodded, took He Yanxi's hand, and eagerly walked towards the depths of the peach grove.
After Cheng Ying kissed He Mingfeng, she thought it was over, but to her surprise, He Mingfeng said one time wasn't enough. Before Cheng Ying could react, He Mingfeng had already kissed the lips she had longed for day and night. This time it was a real kiss, no longer an accident, but a kiss that could be openly and legitimately shared.
This kiss was unlike the previous fleeting one; it was a deep, aggressive, and possessive one. He Mingfeng's hands unconsciously wrapped around Cheng Ying's waist, pulling her tightly into his arms. Cheng Ying was startled by He Mingfeng's sudden action, but quickly became intoxicated by the passionate kiss. Her hands involuntarily climbed up He Mingfeng's neck, responding to his enthusiasm.
Their breathing became increasingly rapid, their heartbeats almost audible. In that moment, time seemed to stand still, a world of just the two of them. He Mingfeng's lips gently kissed Cheng Ying's, his tongue lightly licking her teeth, sending a tingling sensation through her. Her body gradually softened, completely immersed in this beautiful moment.
Feeling Cheng Ying's response, He Mingfeng's joy surged like a tidal wave. He kissed Cheng Ying even more passionately, wishing he could hold her tightly in his arms and make her one with him. Cheng Ying's breathing gradually quickened, and a charming blush rose on her beautiful face, like a ripe apple. At this moment, she seemed to be immersed in a wonderful dream, unwilling to wake up.
However, just as the two were immersed in this sweet moment, a clear sound of footsteps suddenly approached. Cheng Ying snapped out of her daze, her heart tightening as she realized someone was about to arrive. She hurriedly pushed He Mingfeng away in a panic, her face flushed as she lowered her head. He Mingfeng also looked slightly embarrassed, but still couldn't help gently stroking his lips with his fingers, as if savoring the sweetness of the moment.