Chapter 108: Coaxing Her for a Kiss
Soon, the movie began!
It was different from the movies of her era, possessing a simple, rustic beauty.
The aesthetics of the male and female leads were also very characteristic of the times.
The male lead had thick eyebrows and large eyes, with a sunny, rugged air. The female lead had a classic oval face and a soft, endearing appearance.
The film told the story of a transnational couple who fell in love freely.
As they watched, Xie Huaizheng started getting restless.
With a tug, the man pulled Su Zhaozhao into his embrace.
The theater was very dark, and they were sitting in a corner. Su Zhaozhao suddenly realized this seemed like the perfect spot for a couple to do something intimate.
Sure enough, Xie Huaizheng soon threaded a hand through her hair, gently stroking it.
He leaned in close to her ear and whispered, "Zhaozhao, can I be bad?"
His hand had already moved to her cheek, caressing her earlobe.
In that instant, Su Zhaozhao’s body couldn’t help but tremble.
It was like a jolt of electricity shot through her.
Su Zhaozhao never would have guessed that her ears were a sensitive spot.
Xie Huaizheng had clearly noticed her reaction too.
His long, narrow eyes squinted in the darkness, and then he leaned in closer.
He blew gently on her ear.
Su Zhaozhao’s mind instantly went blank, and her body went so limp she felt as if she had no strength left.
Xie Huaizheng took in her jasmine scent, his eyes fixed on the girl’s soft, parted lips.
They seemed to be a silent invitation.
But just as he leaned in to kiss her...
The movie screen suddenly brightened.
Su Zhaozhao seemed to snap out of it and pushed Xie Huaizheng away.
"Don’t! There are too many people here!"
Even though they were in a corner, there was no guarantee they wouldn’t be seen. ’How terrifying would that be!’
The atmosphere here wasn’t as open as in modern times, and she didn’t want to be stared at by a crowd.
Pushed away by Su Zhaozhao, Xie Huaizheng frowned. He turned sideways, using his tall frame to completely shield her body from view.
"Don’t be afraid. I’m blocking you. No one will see you."
"Just one kiss, okay?"
The man’s voice was husky, tinged with a coaxing tone.
It made Su Zhaozhao think of a big dog wagging its tail, begging for a treat.
Before Su Zhaozhao could react, the man’s lips were on hers.
When he pried her teeth apart, Su Zhaozhao knew that bastard Xie Huaizheng had tricked her!
But it was too late.
This time, however, Xie Huaizheng didn’t torment her for too long. He just kissed her gently, letting her go once he’d had his fill.
Su Zhaozhao buried her face in his chest.
Then she reached out and slapped his chest. "You bastard! I’m never believing you again!"
He promised just one kiss, but she’d lost all track of time.
She had completely lost the plot of the movie.
Xie Huaizheng wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her hands away, gazing at her glistening, doe-like eyes.
Her lips were now red and swollen from his kisses.
Although she was glaring at him with annoyance, Xie Huaizheng felt the beast deep inside him stir with even more excitement at her provocation.
"Sorry, I just couldn’t control myself."
Xie Huaizheng’s thumb brushed against her lips.
’He had originally intended to stop after just one kiss, but Su Zhaozhao was just too damn kissable.’
’Fragrant, sweet, and soft.’
’One kiss just makes you want a second...’
His voice was still tinged with huskiness.
Su Zhaozhao wanted nothing more than to roll her eyes at Xie Huaizheng.
She had been completely bewitched by him. He looked so pitiful, but he was really a big bad wolf in sheep’s clothing.
’Good thing no one saw.’
After the movie ended, the two continued to stroll down the street.
Xie Huaizheng suddenly saw something and said to Su Zhaozhao, "Wait for me here for a moment."
Without waiting for her reply, he walked off in a specific direction.
Su Zhaozhao watched him leave in surprise.
The street was bustling with people. After all, this was the most prosperous street in all of West State.
Any local who wanted to go shopping would come here.
Su Zhaozhao stood under a nearby streetlight.
She didn’t know what Xie Huaizheng was doing; she only saw his figure disappear.
’But he told me to wait here, so I’ll wait.’
Just then, not far away, Xu Jiaming noticed Su Zhaozhao.
He had been waiting for Xu Jiaxin to finish her exams and go on break, so he’d been wandering around West State with nothing to do.
He was also buying some local specialties to take back to Shencheng City.
He never expected to run into Su Zhaozhao.
Today, Su Zhaozhao was dressed in a rare all-black outfit.
A black blouse, paired with a black long skirt below.
The blouse was tucked into the skirt, accentuating a slender waist that one could encircle with a single grasp.
Even her shoes were a pair of small, black leather ones.
Today, she hadn’t tied up her hair, letting her long, jet-black locks fall freely over her shoulders.
Dressed like this, she had less of her usual bright liveliness and more of a cool serenity.
’So beautiful. More mature and reserved, with a touch more womanly charm and allure.’
This version of her was completely different from the last two times he’d seen her, but it made Xu Jiaming’s blood boil in his veins.
’She was too beautiful, too eye-catching.’
Even though she was standing in a corner, the gazes of some men passing by still landed on her.
Yet the girl seemed completely oblivious, as if she didn’t see them at all. Her eyes were downcast, staring at the ground.
Xu Jiaming felt she was like a piece of delicious meat, eyed covetously by the surrounding wolves and jackals.
He felt very uncomfortable. Something he had his eye on was being stared at by others.
Thus, he quickened his pace and walked up to Su Zhaozhao.
"Zhaozhao, I didn’t expect to run into you here."
Hearing Xu Jiaming’s voice, Su Zhaozhao hurriedly looked up. Seeing the frail, pale man standing before her, she jumped in fright.
"Ah, yes, what a coincidence to run into you."
But inwardly, she was a little worried.
’Why did I have to run into Xu Jiaming of all people?’
’West State is a pretty big place, isn’t it?’
Su Zhaozhao was worried Xie Huaizheng would see them. If he asked how she knew Xu Jiaming, she wouldn’t be able to explain it clearly.
’Should I say we met when I was selling things at the university entrance?’
’Xie Huaizheng would probably just become more suspicious.’
When Xu Jiaming saw the somewhat fearful expression on Su Zhaozhao’s face, he found it strange.
"Zhaozhao, are you afraid of me?"
Su Zhaozhao immediately shook her head. "No. Where’s your sister? Isn’t she with you?"
"She has an exam today, so I came alone."
"What about you? Are you alone too?"
Su Zhaozhao shook her head. "No, I’m here shopping with my fiancé."
’A fiancé, huh.’
Xu Jiaming suddenly remembered that Su Zhaozhao had indeed mentioned this before.
’Damn it. For such a beautiful girl to have a fiancé... I wonder which lucky bastard it is.’
Su Zhaozhao saw Xie Huaizheng’s figure in the distance and said to Xu Jiaming, "My fiancé is coming, so I have to go! Bye!"
’I can’t let Xie Huaizheng see that I know Xu Jiaming.’
Xu Jiaming’s eyes narrowed slightly as he watched Su Zhaozhao run toward a man.
The wind lifted the hem of her skirt, revealing her slender calves.
Her long hair flew through the air.
’So beautiful.’
Xu Jiaming couldn’t help but lick his lips.
He watched the man she was running to, his gaze pausing for a moment. In terms of looks, the man was indeed outstanding to the extreme.
Even someone as picky and perfectionistic as him couldn’t find a single flaw in the man’s appearance.
Just then, he saw the man’s gaze cut through the crowd and land squarely on him.