Chapter 59: Venturing In

Even stone hearts stirred by sweet words from beloved—Jiang Ya soft—Qi Yu tender gaze—could not look away—smile rose.
Quickly reined in—bit lip—pushed person above—fake angry glare. “So much sweet talk—who taught you?”
Memory—school Qi Yu wooden bookworm—silent—would not look—thought maybe no wish to intersect. Who knew years later story still written.
Raised brow—pressed Jiang Ya’s hand tighter—wished could show heart. Earnest. “No sweet talk—every word true—you don’t believe?”
No answer—eyes on hand forced on chest—certain spot.
Knew unintentional—but soft touch—could not pretend—wanted pull free—look away—tiny voice. “You… get up—don’t press me…”
Seized moment distracted—pulled hand free—both hands proper at sides.
Qi Yu lowered eyes—studied red cheek—playful thoughtful.
Half beat—did not rise—propped sofa—shadow over her—no escape.
Lowered—light sigh. “Okay—you don’t like hearing—truth then—don’t get mad.”
Jiang Ya startled from thoughts—brow knit—looked up.
“What? What truth?”
Qi Yu: “Your question just now.”
“Actually—I admit—I liked her a tiny bit.” Finger measure—“This much.”
“Can’t help—sapiosexual—mature—excellent—and…”
Cut off—Jiang Ya covered mouth.
Stared—brow knit—slow release—tight look. “This is truth?”
“You really… really liked her?”
So sour.
Older vinegar sour.
Admit jealousy that hard?
Mouth hard—kiss soft.
Qi Yu silent—mischief smile corner—thought exposed.
Acting clumsy—enough fool Jiang Ya.
“Speak.” Brow never relaxed—poked Qi Yu—no reaction—smile ambiguous—cannot read.
Finally—silence—gave up.
Pushed off—would not move—eyes empty—cold laugh—forced praise. “Fine—if she’s that good—liking human nature.”
“Get up—eat—food cold.”
Qi Yu watched cold face with interest—wanted rise—would not let—repeat—Jiang Ya angry.
“Stop.” Brow glare—tone harsh—pinned—no threat from her angle.
Eyes on near lips—removed glasses—soft. “Mad? You really believed I liked her?”
Hearing—stuffy chest—deep breath—could not hold—loud. “You say no then yes—which do I believe?”
“Even if you liked her—normal—no rule one person—and I said not unreasonable—why mad? Mad at what?”
Blurted heart out.
So angry—Qi Yu no explain—smile forming.
Laugh at what—funny?
Mild temper—few real angers yearly—students only—now truly some mad.
How so indifferent?
Smile more annoying—flashed memory Qi Yu Zhou He embrace—sour—hooked neck—deep kiss.
Her taking the lead surprised Qi Yu—allowed invasion.
Learning talent—no skill—but recalled Qi Yu’s moves—shame aside—teased—passionate kiss.
Qi Yu closed eyes—enjoyed rare heat—not lose—chin pinch—lips forced open—pressed heavy—ravage—steal all honey.
Brief part.
Deep gaze—below dazed panting—throat roll.
Thumb on glistening lips—half close—near—breath hot mixed.
“Teacher Jiang—here.” Pulled hand from neck—pressed heart again—“Here—only you—always.”
“Before—now—know?”
“Don’t believe—I’ll say again—still not—until you believe…”
Last word—lips again.
……
Grabbed both hands—pinned sofa—no resist—kiss inseparable.
Chaos—knee up on purpose—Jiang Ya startled—wanted pull legs—forced around waist.
Released lips—no breath—from forehead down—ear—tongue earlobe—tremble below.
“No… itchy…” Shocked own reaction—red dodge—hands pinned—cannot—electric shivers.
Focused service—eyes closed—bite ear—pleased whimper.
Kiss down like rain—neck wet—not enough—back to lips—seal cold pride restraint charm in one kiss.
Deep—cannot pull out.
Kissing—felt no struggle—quietly released—from hem slipped in.
Light pinch—violent reaction.
“No!” Strange soft rush—sober—pushed hard—distance.
Qi Yu surprised—blank—lips still red—Jiang Ya dared not look.
“What? Not ready?” Ear whisper.
Unsaid—tone alone shameful.
Not that question—they were in living room.
Dared not think deeper—hands on Qi Yu—breath calm—lips pressed—eyes watery up.
“Not… I… period.”
Blank—two seconds—“Wasn’t it over yesterday?”
“But… not fully clean… unhygienic…” voice thread—bit lip—face hot—whole body hot.
Stared pressed bodies—just now—shame surge.
Sigh—then full weight on her.
Face on Jiang Ya’s chest—soft. “Sorry—too rushed…”
“Fine.” Blush from rub—nod kiss hair—hug.
“Will you blame me?”
Surprised. “Why?”
“Not even bedtime… like a pervert.”
Laugh—lift corner mouth—twist hair strand. “How could you.”
“Appetite nature.”
“And… I quite liked it…”
“What?”
Head up—shocked happy—confirm—“Say again—I didn’t hear—please?”
“No. Said nothing.”
Finger poke forehead—pushed off—cough—hands on face—hot palm—shy glare.
Watched calm back—eyes unblinking—shock sweetness—long daze.
Lashes tremble—looked at right hand—fingers moved.
Bit lip suppress smile—failed.
……
Late June—Qi Yu birthday arrived.
Thursday—unlucky—Jiang Ya busiest day—even evening duty—no free time. Saturday makeup birthday—weekend free.
Saturday morning Jiang Ya slept in apartment—Qi Yu early old Xincheng neighborhood—noon Qi Li Qi Wenping full table.
Four around table—chat—Qi Wenping. “Xiaoyu stay tonight? Buy cake?”
Qi Li Xuan looked too.
Shook head without pause. “No—plans tonight.”
Qi Li: “What plans? Friends?”
“Yes.” Rice in mouth—“Eat stay leave—friends tonight.”
Xuan excited close—“Where fun? I’m coming!”
Glance—“You go why?”
Naturally—“Birthday you! Can’t I?”
“……”
Wanted refuse—planned alone with Jiang Ya—told Tang—Tang insisted—Li Wen from Tang too.
Another—no excuse refuse.
Two-person world to party—hope not too loud.
Helpless sigh—ate—Qi Wenping laughed. “What you going for?”
“What if sister’s friends are boys?”
“Huh?” Xuan blank—looked Qi Yu.
Qi Yu blank too—did not expect.
Normal—twenty years home birthdays—out now—suspicion.
Smiled deny. “No—all girls—no boys.”
“Oh…” Qi Wenping Qi Li exchanged—Qi Li put chopsticks—tentative. “Xiaoyu—Mom asks.”
Nod.
“You… like any boy? Have or not—just asking—you’re grown—we never asked this side.”