Chapter 315: You Should Learn to Kiss Here
The cold wind howled, yet the streetlights, shining golden like sunlight, enveloped them, making the night feel less frigid.
In Cheng Lie’s embrace, Yun Shifei felt warm, not just physically but deep in her heart.
When she threw herself at him, Cheng Lie had naturally wrapped his arms around her.
Her petite frame resembled a small animal.
His hand tightened slightly around her waist as he chuckled softly, "You ran out quite fast."
Of course she did—when Yun Shifei heard that Cheng Lie was waiting at the entrance of the neighborhood, she had dashed out without a second thought, completely neglecting her appearance.
But looking into Cheng Lie’s bright and dark eyes fixed upon her, Yun Shifei knew he didn’t care if she looked less than perfect.
Sometimes, she even wondered: does Cheng Lie love her deeply too? Although she had been the one to confess first, to take responsibility for their connection, his affection for her must be significant.
Unable to resist, Yun Shifei asked, "Cheng Lie, do you really like me a lot?"
Looking up at him, her face illuminated by the soft glow of the streetlights, she seemed delicate and radiant. There was a hint of bashfulness in her tone and expression.
Seeing her so adorably sweet, Cheng Lie couldn’t suppress a smile. "I do."
Upon hearing his response, Yun Shifei was elated. She reached up to hook her arms around his neck, stood on tiptoe, and planted a kiss on his cheek.
"I like you too."
She liked him very much—so much that even though she had been hurt in her past life, she couldn’t resist the urge to try loving again, to experience this feeling again.
The soft and moist sensation of her kiss traveled straight to Cheng Lie’s heart, wrapping it in warmth. All the weariness and hard work from rushing over late at night didn’t matter anymore the moment he saw her.
Her unprompted kiss, so instinctive and genuine, was a sign that her feelings for him were steadily deepening.
In the sky above, fireworks bloomed one after another, dazzlingly beautiful.
Most people were indoors enjoying their New Year’s feast, leaving the entrance to the neighborhood devoid of any crowds.
And because they stood in a secluded corner, it gave Yun Shifei the boldness to kiss Cheng Lie like this.
Had there been people around, she would never have dared.
After her kiss, she attempted to step out of his embrace and find a spot to sit and chat.
But to her surprise, the man didn’t loosen his grip on her waist.
"Shi Fei, you still don’t understand what a real kiss is," he teased.
Yun Shifei blinked at him, her gaze full of curiosity.
Her expression was so innocent, her eyes clear like polished glass, that it made the mischievous side of him stir even deeper.
Like a gray wolf spotting a little white rabbit, he couldn’t help but want to lure her into his wicked trap. Seeing Yun Shifei like this, he felt an irresistible urge to tease her more.
"You ought to learn how to kiss here," Cheng Lie said, pointing to his lips.
Yun Shifei: "!!!"
Her face turned crimson in an instant. Thankfully, the amber streetlight masked it somewhat.
Thinking back to the last time Cheng Lie kissed her lips, stealing her first kiss, Yun Shifei’s heart raced uncontrollably.
But Cheng Lie wasn’t wrong—a peck on the cheek surely wasn’t a "real" kiss.
However, this was the boldest maneuver she had dared. A proper kiss? She felt she would need a long time to emotionally prepare herself for that.
"You don’t know how, do you?" His husky voice drifted over, tinged with amusement. A glimmer of laughter flickered deep in his eyes.
The way he laughed almost felt like he was watching an entertaining show, making Yun Shifei feel slightly belittled.
"I... I do know! What’s so hard about that?" she replied, eyes resting on his lips.
It might have been the first time she closely observed Cheng Lie’s lips.
His lips were a rosy hue, thin yet beautifully shaped, almost tempting her to kiss them.
Yun Shifei decided not to overthink—it’s not a big deal, right? After all, she’d already kissed his cheek; what difference does it make to kiss his lips?
With that thought, she again rose onto her toes and cupped Cheng Lie’s face in both hands, pressing her lips against his.
Mm...
Just like last time when he kissed her, Yun Shifei instinctively wanted to pull away as soon as she kissed him.
But before she could retreat, Cheng Lie effortlessly reversed the situation. With one arm firmly around her waist and the other cradling the back of her head, he refused to let her escape so easily.
Yun Shifei: "..."
She couldn’t help but widen her eyes to stare at the boy in front of her. At such close proximity, she could see his long lashes and smooth skin. However, it seemed he hadn’t been sleeping well lately—there were faint dark circles beneath his eyes.
It wasn’t until a long moment later that Cheng Lie finally released her.
With her body suddenly freed, Yun Shifei felt weak, leaning against Cheng Lie’s chest to gulp down fresh air into her lungs.
"Dummy, don’t you know how to breathe?" his teasing voice trickled down from above her head, half laughing.
Recalling the kiss, Yun Shifei felt utterly embarrassed, too mortified to respond.
She wished she could curl herself into a little ball.
Cheng Lie looked down at the flustered girl in his arms, let out a resigned sigh, and thought to himself: It was just a kiss, and she’s already reacting like this—what would happen if they went further...
After a while, he tilted Yun Shifei’s face upward. Her eyes shimmered with a faint blush of spring color, glinting like rippling waves—charming beyond words.
"Cheng Lie, don’t think you’re the only one who knows how—I can do it too!" she declared.
Cheng Lie: "..."
Raising his eyebrow, he smirked. "Oh? You can do what?"
The expression on his face was undeniably condescending.
Yun Shifei couldn’t help retorting, "I can do exactly what you just did. Breathing during a kiss—it’s actually simple. I just didn’t know how because it was my first time. Just wait; I’ll show you next time."
Cheng Lie chuckled, "Alright, I’ll wait."
Even he hadn’t realized how often he had smiled tonight—it was the most laughter he had shown in quite a long time. His demeanor had softened from the icy aloofness he once carried.
Yun Shifei was captivated by his dazzling smile.
What was it like to have a handsome boyfriend? It was moments like these—so mesmerizing that you’d occasionally find yourself lost in his beauty.
Soon, she snapped back to reality. "You know, that actually makes sense. But then, why do you know how? You’re not a beginner, are you?"
The smile on Cheng Lie’s lips froze.
His girl was growing sharper—she had even learned to turn the tables on him.
Reaching out, he ruffled her hair. "Men don’t need much practice when it comes to these things."
Some are simply gifted by nature. Besides, he had looked up some resources beforehand—which, of course, wasn’t something he’d admit to Yun Shifei.
Seeing Cheng Lie, Yun Shifei was overcome with joy and brought him to a familiar shop to eat. Unfortunately, on New Year’s Eve, most places were closed.
The only open spot was the milk tea shop they used to frequent after school.
Sitting down inside, Yun Shifei ordered their usual fare along with some cakes.
As she spoke, she grumbled lightly, "Honestly, I haven’t had much to eat today."
During the meal with her parents, her aunt Xu Ya’s gaze had been constantly fixed on her, making her feel incredibly self-conscious.