Chapter 267: Are You Just Going to Keep Teasing Me? Starting a Fire Without Putting It Out
Chapter 267: Chapter 267: Are You Just Going to Keep Teasing Me? Starting a Fire Without Putting It Out
The voice whispering by her ear was incredibly sexy, dripping with a husky, magnetic cadence. A shiver ran down Yun Sheng’s spine, her mental defenses crumbling instantly. She almost nodded in agreement on pure reflex. Fortunately, a final shred of reason held her back.
Raising her hands to gently cup Si Jin’s face, she leaned in and proactively planted a light peck on the corner of his lips. Her tone carried a hint of coy teasing. "What, you want to steal me away and take me home this soon?"
She knew that Si Jin had long since rented an apartment under the name Lin Mo, very close to Xinglan Garden, where the Lin family resided.
The heat in Si Jin’s eyes intensified. Stretching out a long arm, he wrapped it securely around her waist and pulled her onto his lap. "Yeah, I’ve wanted to steal you away and take you home for a long time."
Yun Sheng’s lips curled up. Her fingertips gently brushed against the corner of his mouth. She didn’t speak, but her eyes brimmed with subtle amusement.
Watching her like this, Si Jin pinched her chin, forcing her to look up and meet his gaze directly. His tone deepened. "Yun Sheng, I’m serious. The Lin family hasn’t treated you well, and you still have to deal with Lin Yueyao’s antics. You don’t necessarily have to go back there."
Earlier in the hospital ward, he had seen it clearly. Su Wan’s doting and favoritism towards Lin Yueyao had long seeped into her bones. Even if she wanted to make it up to Yun Sheng, as long as she couldn’t let go of Lin Yueyao, he feared that one day, she would break Yun Sheng’s heart again for Lin Yueyao’s sake.
He couldn’t stand it. He couldn’t bear to let her suffer even the slightest grievance, let alone watch her walk on eggshells in a family like that.
Meeting his profound gaze, Yun Sheng clearly saw the worry and concern in his eyes. Her heart warmed, and a slight sting prickled her nose. "I know you’re worried about me, but my household registration hasn’t been officially transferred to the Lin family yet. The only reason I could return to the Capital Star from the Eighth Star Zone is because of the Lin family’s sponsorship. If I leave the Lin family now and live on my own, I’ll have to submit a separate application for residency. I checked before—the process is incredibly tedious and requires jumping through a bunch of hoops. However..."
As she spoke, a faint glimmer lit up her eyes, and her tone lightened. "Now that I’m back, barring any accidents, I should be hired by the Tower very soon and become an official guide. When that happens, I can apply for a residency quota on my own. Moving out of the Lins’ home won’t be a hassle then. So, just wait a little longer for me."
Truthfully, Yun Sheng didn’t feel the slightest bit of reluctance about moving in with Si Jin. Being with the person she liked was undoubtedly a million times better than living in the drama-filled Lin household, where Lin Yueyao constantly caused trouble and picked fights with her.
Hearing her words, Si Jin slowly released her chin. His fingers trailed down her cheek with a touch that was gentle, yet filled with unmistakable possessiveness. "I can handle the residency quota for you. You don’t need to bother going through the process, nor do you have to wait until you become an official guide."
Hearing his absolute certainty, Yun Sheng’s heart softened, but she still shook her head gently.
"I know you have your ways. Given your connections and channels, you even managed to pull the wool over Bai Ye’s eyes back then, so this shouldn’t be difficult for you.
"But Mrs. Lin and the others might not be willing to let me go. If they get suspicious and start investigating... Si Jin, I don’t want to cause trouble for you. More than that, I don’t want you to be forced to leave me temporarily like before."
Even if Si Jin still had connections and channels on the Capital Star, forging an identity that could withstand intense scrutiny wouldn’t be easy. Regardless, if everything went as planned, it wouldn’t be long before she was officially hired by the Tower. Once she applied for the quota legitimately, she wouldn’t have to worry about stirring up any trouble.
"But..." Si Jin furrowed his brow, wanting to argue further. The worry in his eyes remained undiminished.
But the moment he opened his mouth, Yun Sheng leaned in and sealed his lips with her soft ones. Caught off guard, Si Jin froze. Before he could react, he remained in his frowning, worried posture, his breath catching in his throat for half a beat.
Seeing that he wasn’t moving, a flash of sly confidence crossed Yun Sheng’s eyes. Growing bolder, she trailed her palms slowly up his lean waist. Her movements were ambiguous and seductive, laced with deliberate teasing. Her lips no longer just pressed lightly against his; she began to gently trace and nip at his thin lips.
Her initiative instantly ignited the fire in Si Jin’s heart. His gaze heated up. Abandoning all thoughts of the residency quota, he dipped his head and kissed her back fiercely. The kiss was urgent and deep, steeped in suppressed heartache and intense devotion. His fingers gripped her waist tightly, as if trying to melt her into his very bones and blood.
They were pressed together without a sliver of space between them. Yun Sheng’s palms happened to rest flat against Si Jin’s chest. Through the thin fabric of his clothes, she could clearly feel his firm, well-defined pectoral muscles. They felt solid yet resilient, rising and falling slightly with his breaths, radiating a distinct sense of power.
She absentmindedly gave him a squeeze. Her heart skipped a beat, and she briefly spaced out, leaving only a single thought in her mind: "This man’s body is seriously amazing. Even his chest is this firm and well-built. It’s such a shame I didn’t get a good feel of it last time in the cave!"
Lost in her thoughts, Yun Sheng completely failed to notice the shift in Si Jin’s eyes. Sensing her distraction, his burning gaze quickly darkened with a mix of dissatisfaction and possessiveness.
He lightly nipped at her lower lip. The pressure wasn’t heavy, but it carried a clear undertone of punishment, as if silently reminding her to focus.
That little nip instantly snapped Yun Sheng back to reality. A jolt went through her body, and her cheeks burned even hotter, but it also fueled her boldness. Slipping her arms around his neck, she dug her fingertips deep into the fabric on his back, eagerly reciprocating his kiss.
The kiss grew increasingly heated. Their breaths intertwined, wrapping them in each other’s scorching warmth. The charged, ambiguous tension multiplied wildly inside the cramped hovercar. Things were on the verge of crossing the line and spiraling out of control.
Just then, Yun Sheng’s terminal suddenly blared an urgent ringtone. The sharp, abrupt noise shattered the passionate heat inside the car. The two stiffened and slowly pulled apart. Still breathing heavily, their chests heaved, and both of their lips were swollen and flushed from the kissing, bearing the undeniable marks of intimacy.
Yun Sheng took a moment to compose herself. Looking down at her terminal, she realized it was a call from the Tower.
"Hello?" she answered.
A staff member’s steady voice came through the line, informing her that the Tower would be conducting a spiritual power reassessment for all trainees from the recent wilderness training. As long as she passed the test, she would transition from a Preparatory Guide to an official guide, allowing her to stay and work at the Tower permanently.
Yun Sheng listened closely, a smile gradually blossoming in her eyes. "Understood, thank you for letting me know. I’ll be there right on time at ten tomorrow morning."
Hanging up, she couldn’t hide the sheer joy in her eyes. They crinkled into happy crescents, and without waiting for Si Jin to ask, she leaned forward and planted a firm kiss on his lips. She tried to pull back right after, but Si Jin caught her waist, locking her in place.
Si Jin lowered his gaze to her flushed cheeks and swollen lips. The burning heat in his eyes had yet to dissipate. His voice was hoarse and overflowing with seduction.
"Yun Sheng, are you just going to keep teasing me like this? You start the fire but won’t put it out, hmm?"