Chapter 316: I Love You
"Brother... I know what to do..." Zhao Qirou's orchid-fragrant breath tickled his ear, her beautiful face holding a fatal temptation.
Soon, Zhao Dong was completely captivated. It was an indescribable sensation. Looking at her, his eyes filled with a complex mix of emotions. "Qirou, I'm afraid of failing you, but I'm even more afraid of hurting you…"
Zhao Qirou pressed a jade-like finger to his lips. "Even if you did, I would still want this, Brother... I love you."
After saying this, she gently lowered her head.
Zhao Dong's mind went completely blank. Though Zhao Qirou was inexperienced, the sensation was still utterly exquisite. A flicker of pain crossed her face as a muffled sound escaped her lips.
NGH...
As her head rose and fell, Zhao Dong was pushed to the brink of losing control.
Zhao Qirou soon lifted her lovely, charming face. She pursed her glossy red lips and looked at Zhao Dong shyly. "Brother... was that right?"
GULP. Zhao Dong swallowed hard.
Zhao Qirou's cheeks were burning. She took Zhao Dong's hand and placed it on her bosom. A tremor ran through her body as she let out a stifled moan and instinctively clutched him tightly. Taking the lead, her passionate love made her long to become one with him completely. Without further hesitation, she gently slipped out of her clothes.
At that moment, Zhao Qirou melted away the last of Zhao Dong's reason. When a woman offered herself so freely, what man could possibly refuse? And Zhao Dong was a man, too.
Seizing the initiative, he sealed her lips with his. Zhao Qirou trembled violently, clinging to him as they became passionately entangled.
"Brother… I want to be your woman… I'll give myself to you… Brother, I love you!"
A tear trickled from the corner of her eye. With her jade-like hand, she guided the eager intruder toward its destination. A jolt like an electric current shot through Zhao Dong, and a tremor ran up his spine to the crown of his head.
Is this really going to happen? But… for some reason, I feel this indescribable guilt.
Gazing at the beautiful face before him, Zhao Dong just couldn't bring himself to go through with it. Zhao Qirou was like a pure, untouched flower bud, and he couldn't bear to ruin such perfection.
A jolt shocked his mind back to clarity, and he finally regained a sliver of reason. He looked earnestly into her eyes and said in a hoarse voice, "Qirou, let's give ourselves some more time. If you realize that you truly love me, then I will definitely make you my woman, okay?"
Zhao Qirou fell silent, biting her lip as she gazed at him. A wave of indescribable emotions washed over her.
If it were any other man, would he care so much at a time like this? But Zhao Dong is different. Even now, he's keeping a clear head, thinking of my well-being instead of just trying to possess me.
Tears filled Zhao Qirou's eyes as she hugged Zhao Dong tightly. "Brother, I promise... you will understand my feelings..."
As they embraced, she noticed his uncomfortable state. Her cheeks instantly reddened. Giving him a playful glare, she whispered, "Is it hard for you to hold back?"
Zhao Dong chuckled wryly. "What else can I do?"
Zhao Qirou suddenly gave him a mischievous smile. After a coy glance, she began to tie up her hair.
Zhao Dong instantly knew what she intended to do. Before he could stop her, she had already lowered her head. He felt an indescribable lightness, as if the top of his head were floating away.
That night, Zhao Qirou helped Zhao Dong several times. He didn't leave, and the two of them talked for a long time about their childhood and their feelings for one another. Deep into the night, they finally fell asleep in each other's arms.
The night passed peacefully. Just before dawn, Zhao Dong finally slipped out of Zhao Qirou's room. As the sun began to rise, a call came through from Lin Qingyun. She asked when Zhao Dong planned to leave, and they decided to depart the following evening.
After hanging up, Zhao Dong's thoughts turned to Chen Rongrong. Remembering her tearful plea from last night, he sighed. He had already promised to help her, and besides, after what she'd done for him, he couldn't just ignore her. With that settled, Zhao Dong took a taxi to the address Chen Rongrong had given him.
An hour later, he finally picked up Chen Rongrong. She sat in the car, looking somewhat distracted, her complexion a little pale.
Noticing her expression, Zhao Dong asked softly, "Is something on your mind?"
Chen Rongrong pursed her lips and blushed. "Brother Zhao... thank you for helping me today. I... I was just thinking about how to repay you."
Zhao Dong laughed. "Silly girl, there's nothing to thank me for. You're Qirou's friend. Besides, about last night…" He touched his nose and fell silent.
Chen Rongrong's face flushed crimson all the way to her ears. Zhao Dong felt his own face heat up as well. They drove on in silence, heading toward a village on the outskirts of the city.
On the way, Chen Rongrong explained the situation. It turned out a village bully had set his sights on her family's homestead and tried to trick her parents into signing over the land transfer contract. When her parents refused, the bully's thugs beat them and broke their legs.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Dong's expression darkened. "What era do these people think this is?" he said coldly. "How can such villains still exist? Don't worry. Leave it to me."
Hearing Zhao Dong's resolute promise, Chen Rongrong was deeply moved. She slowly leaned closer to him. Then, blushing, she gently took his hand…