Chapter 16 - 1.13

'What are you thinking about? Indecent stuff? Ha, that kind of thing won't even make me flustered! I'm talking about his powers, ah. What if he hinders my plans, what if I angered him and he comes to take revenge on me? I'm so dead.' Xu Jiaqi was not saying this without basis.

Qin Zicheng turned out to be much more frightening, especially with his bravery and daring actions. He knew no laws and could freely act as he want. If he turned out to be her ally, then so be it. But if he wasn't certainly on her side, this kind of person was best to be avoided. The mission didn't require her to grab a powerful man, so she could honestly settle down with an average good man. Although getting together with him sounded fun, it held too much risks.

High risk, high return. It could be said that with her current situation, getting this second male lead on her ship was the best scenario ever. Not only will her no longer give assistance to the two leads, successfully hindering them, but she would also be benefited through her life improvements.

"That's great to hear." Qin Zicheng said. "Do you still want to stay here? Or do you want to go back?" he patiently asked.

"That will have to depend on who is bringing me back home.. to my parents. Will Zicheng ge do the honours?" Xu Jiaqi asked, giving an intoxicating expression adorned with a tempting, sweet smile.

Qin Zicheng actually felt his heart skip a beat for the first time in forever. His mood subsequently rose up further, as he thought that he really had met his match this time. "Of course, I will personally send you home."

"Then, let us depart from this party. There is no need for me to find another partner, after all. Am I right?" Xu Jiaqi let her finger trail over Qin Zicheng's broad chest, watching over the man's face the entire time. "Or.. did I get the wrong interpretation?"

"..No, you didn't." Qin Zicheng took the opportunity to turn the woman around, covering her in a blind spot where people wouldn't be able to see clearly. He slowly lowered his head and waited for the woman's response, afraid that he was progressing too fast.

He wanted to take special care of this woman he had just met. It was as if they had a spiritual connection, a bond that made him feel strange all over. He wanted to be gentle to her, he was scared that she wouldn't like his moves.

What was this feelings called? It sounded so similar to the ones his mother described when she painfully tutored him to find a suitable marriage partner. She called it attraction, like, love. Those were the three stages. He wondered what stage he was in right now.

However, he was certain that his sentiment towards this little lady was more than just the one he put up towards strangers. He ought to ask his mother when he visits his family home to clarify.

The confrontation earlier awakened some sort of protective behavior from him. He felt compelled to speak and stand up for her. Up until now, he was still shocked with himself as he didn't even think that he had the capability to feel that way.

Xu Jiaqi, faced with the man's gradually increasing approach, was able to see his features close up and appreciated his looks. She decided to wing it after seconds of consideration, standing on her toes to close the remaining distance and press her lips against his own.

Qin Zicheng's eyes widened. The kiss she gave was so fleeting, like a butterfly landing softly on his pair of lips and leaving just like that. His desire to deepen it surged forward. The woman's move was a further confirmation towards this shared emotions.

"Qiqi.." With a hoarse voice, he leaned forward and started another kiss. Their lips intertwined, and mashed against each other as they grew more passionate with each bump, turning into hungry bites.

Xu Jiaqi: Kids, please do not kiss a deceitful stranger like this on your first day of meeting. Ah, I'm too perfect, what can I say? I underestimated my charms before. How could I have doubted myself? Men, kneel.

System: Do I have to kneel as well?

Xu Jiaqi: Can you even be considered a man?

System: ...Forget I asked.

After engaging in this messy kiss for a couple seconds, their faces finally parted. Their eyes were slightly dazed.

Xu Jiaqi's eyes arched, her brows softening as she stole another peck from the man and lowered her stature. She gestured to the door, telling the man that playtime was over and that she wanted to leave now.

Even though Qin Zicheng did shield their action from public viewing, their positions were ambiguous. Engaging in these sorts of actions were naturally allowed in this party because of their topic of freedom. However, the question at hand wasn't that.

Xu Jiaqi and Qin Zicheng. Those two names contained huge power behind them.

This specific scene would definitely leave ripples in the society. The possible bonding of the Xu and Qin family. How terrifying was that? The people who previously eyed these two mountains of wealth would definitely start to back away.

Rather than the previous scandal about Xu Jiaqi and Zhou Yuan, this matter would become the largest gossip in the recent times due to the fearsome reveal. They were afraid that the big miss would no longer hold the title of princess, but rather be more suitable to the nickname 'Queen'.

Those two elegantly walked out and entered Qin Zicheng's car, not minding the obvious stares of the jaw-dropped people they left behind.

Qin Zicheng knew Xu Jiaqi's home as she still lived with her parents. The Xu family's home was almost public knowledge in the high society. Naturally, Qin Zicheng was spared from having to ask for the directions. The car sped up, travelling through the dimly lit roads.

Night drives always contained this special aura to it. Qin Zicheng's car roof could be opened, and the man used that feature to let in the cool breeze of air.

"Do you like this?" Qin Zicheng asked.

Xu Jiaqi's hair was fluttering about, so she quickly took out a pin to clip her hair back and remove some of the troublesome tangles her intricate hairstyle had. "En, I quite like this, but my outfit is a bit unsuitable. Next time, I won't wear these troublesome clothes when I see you, so don't expect this much glamour every single time."

Qin Zicheng smiled, knowing that the girl had implied that there was not only a 'next time' for them, but much more than just one future meeting.