After a while, Dai Chengfeng snapped out of his thoughts.
He straightened his already tidy clothing and stepped out of his room, approaching the door to Bibi Dong's room. He knocked lightly twice.
Without waiting for a response from inside, he pushed the door open and walked in.
Inside the room, a tall and statuesque figure stood with her back to the door. Her golden hair shimmered brilliantly, and even dressed in a simple long dress, she exuded an unmistakable air of nobility.
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng's knock had clearly caught her attention.
When Qian Renxue turned around and saw who had entered, her beautiful eyes instantly lit up.
However, perhaps worried that Bibi Dong might return at any moment, this joy was quickly suppressed. Her smile faded almost immediately.
But…
The slight curve of her lips and the brightness in her eyes betrayed her happiness.
"Dai Chengfeng, you're here."
Dai Chengfeng smiled and nodded, closing the door behind him as he took in every subtle change in Qian Renxue's demeanor.
Looking at this little angel trying so hard to maintain her composure, the amusement in his eyes deepened.
"Of course. I heard Xiao Xue had arrived, so no matter how busy I was, I rushed back as soon as possible."
As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng walked toward Qian Renxue.
His steps were unhurried, but the room wasn't large, so it didn't take long for him to reach her—and he showed no signs of stopping.
As Dai Chengfeng drew closer, Qian Renxue's carefully maintained facade of calmness crumbled almost instantly.
She could now clearly sense the aura emanating from him, causing her heart to race inexplicably.
But ultimately, knowing this wasn't her territory and unsure when Bibi Dong would return, Qian Renxue instinctively took a step back, her spine lightly pressing against the low cabinet by the window.
"What… what are you doing?"
Her voice carried a faint tremor, barely noticeable.
Dai Chengfeng didn't respond. Instead, he extended his arms and pulled her into a tight embrace.
Instantly, the faint, clean scent of her body—like fresh snow on a winter morning—wafted into his nose.
"Dai… Dai Chengfeng!"
Qian Renxue's body tensed immediately. Her hands pressed against his chest, her face flushing red, even her ears turning pink. "Don't be reckless! What if… what if someone sees us?!"
"Especially my mo… my sister…"
"Shh—"
Dai Chengfeng leaned down, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, feeling her sensitive shiver. "No one will see…"
"Teacher went out, leaving me here specifically… to properly entertain the princess."
Whether intentionally or accidentally, the word "entertain" was drawn out, imbued with undeniable ambiguity.
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue's resistance visibly weakened for a brief moment. "My sister… she really went out?"
"Mm, of course!"
Dai Chengfeng watched Qian Renxue's reaction and nodded emphatically. Then, without giving her a chance to speak further, he firmly cupped the back of her head with one hand, leaned down, and unhesitatingly kissed those soft, cherry-like lips he had long coveted.
"Mmm!"
Alarm bells rang loudly in Qian Renxue's mind. At first, she made a token effort to resist, her fingertips gripping and wrinkling Dai Chengfeng's shirt. But under his strong yet gentle "assault," her feeble resistance quickly collapsed.
Her tightly clenched hands slowly loosened, eventually falling limp. They then moved to grip his broad shoulders.
Closing her eyes, her long lashes fluttered like butterfly wings as she began to respond hesitantly yet fervently.
The light outside was softened by the gauzy curtains, casting a gentle glow on the two embracing figures. The room was filled only with the faint sounds of lips meeting and uneven breathing…
After a long while, estimating that Bibi Dong would soon return, Dai Chengfeng reluctantly released the tender lips he had been savoring.
At this moment, he gazed closely at Qian Renxue's breathtakingly beautiful face, flushed and inches away, savoring the lingering taste on his lips. His thoughts wandered unconsciously…
Teacher's lips were rich and intoxicating, evoking a mature and alluring charm.
But Xiao Xue's lips were like freshly bloomed flower buds in spring—fresh, sweet, and tinged with innocent shyness, carrying an exclusive air of refinement, akin to tasting nectar for the first time…
Entirely different sensations, yet both were… utterly captivating.
While Dai Chengfeng was lost in thought, Qian Renxue, still dazed from the kiss, finally regained her senses. Her watery eyes glared at him accusingly.
"You…!"
Qian Renxue was both embarrassed and angry, but her soft voice sounded more like a pout.
In a fluster, she hastily raised her hand to wipe her lips, trying to erase any overly obvious traces, while scolding:
"Dai Chengfeng, is this how you entertain guests?"
"If your teacher finds out, just wait and see how she punishes you!"
Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly, finding Qian Renxue's flustered and blushing expression incredibly endearing.
Instead of backing off, he deliberately leaned even closer, tilting her smooth chin upward with one hand to force her to meet his gaze.
"Oh?"
His low, teasing voice carried a husky edge. "Could it be that my 'entertainment' left something to be desired, little angel? Hmm?"
As he spoke, he leaned down again.
This time, Qian Renxue was truly panicked.
After all, so much time had passed—who knew when Bibi Dong might suddenly return? How could she dare let this happen again?
"Satisfied! I'm satisfied!"
Qian Renxue practically blurted out, her tone laced with a hint of pleading. Her small hands pushed against his chest, trying to create some safe distance.
"Dai Chengfeng, Chengfeng, Brother!"
"I… I was wrong! I'm very satisfied! Stop fooling around!"
Her voice was soft and urgent, her eyes even carrying a trace of supplication. Gone was the aloof coldness she displayed when pretending to be Xue Qinghe.
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng looked at the "crown prince" of the Tian Dou Empire, second only to the emperor himself, now pleading helplessly in his arms. He felt immense satisfaction.
Chuckling softly, he mercifully took a step back, though his arms remained loosely around her, giving them both a bit of breathing room.
Qian Renxue finally exhaled in relief, placing her trembling hands over her rapidly beating heart, trying to calm her racing pulse and the heat in her cheeks.
Just then—
Tap… tap… tap…
A clear rhythm of high heels clicking against the thick carpet in the hallway grew louder, unmistakably heading toward this room!
In an instant, all traces of intimacy, flirtation, and embarrassment vanished completely from Dai Chengfeng and Qian Renxue's faces.
Dai Chengfeng released his hold on Qian Renxue, standing upright with a polite smile that was neither humble nor overbearing. Only the faintest ripple remained in the depths of his eyes.
Qian Renxue's reaction was even quicker and more intense!
Like a spring recoiling, she shot out of Dai Chengfeng's proximity, her body tense and straight. She hurriedly smoothed out the wrinkles in her clothes, especially around the collar and hem.
Forcing down the flush on her cheeks, she tried to regain her previous noble and distant demeanor, though traces of lingering panic still lingered in her eyes.
She subtly shifted her position, standing somewhere that appeared natural but kept a considerable distance from Dai Chengfeng.
After all, unless something unexpected happened, it was likely Bibi Dong returning!
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