Chapter 323 - 219: First Kiss

Chapter 323: Chapter 219: First Kiss

"Wait! What are you doing lifting the covers!?" Shen Yu hurriedly clamped her legs together.

"Don’t move," Jiang He said, his tone serious. "Didn’t you injure your ankle before? I told you back then that a strain could affect the muscles in your calf and even your thigh, causing radiating spasms. As your doctor, I have a responsibility to give your thigh a proper check-up and see how it’s recovering."

"That’s... that’s just an excuse! My ankle healed a long time ago!" Shen Yu stammered.

’What check-up! What kind of check-up goes straight for the thigh! He’s clearly just trying to take advantage of me!’

’Jiang He isn’t a good doctor! He’s a perv!’

But even as her words protested, her body offered no real resistance.

In fact, she trembled slightly the moment Jiang He’s hand touched her skin.

’She almost let out a damnable moan, but thankfully, she managed to stifle it.’

Jiang He’s hand was warm and a little calloused.

Back in school, he had always been the type to train diligently, which was the result of gripping equipment for long hours. ℴ

When his calloused hand touched the tender skin of Shen Yu’s thigh, it left her with just one sensation—

It tickled!

Shen Yu squirmed, finding it a bit unbearable.

Jiang He held her still, his voice still serious. "Relax your muscles, or I won’t get an accurate feel."

Under the pretext of an examination, he slid his hand up and down her leg.

His hand reached the hem of her silk nightdress and gave it a furtive push, raising it a few inches and revealing more of what lay beneath.

"Jiang He, you..."

Shen Yu’s breathing was a mess. All of her senses were focused on her leg.

On Jiang He’s pressing and stroking.

’How could this... how could this feel so lewd!’

Teacher Shen was certain this man was definitely not performing a check-up!

’Who does a check-up like this?!’

And whenever she tried to struggle, Jiang He would just hold her down, his grip slightly domineering.

’I’m done for, I’m so done for!’

Teacher Shen had a very bad feeling about this.

’Tonight... is perilous!’

Jiang He wasn’t having an easy time of it either.

He had only intended to use this classic excuse to take a small advantage, just to satisfy a craving.

But he had underestimated how attractive Shen Yu was to him, and overestimated his own self-control...

The sensation beneath his palm was absolutely lethal.

A pair of world-class legs, half-hidden and half-revealed by the silk hem, were utterly captivating.

He craved her.

In two lifetimes, he had never craved anyone this much.

There were too many buffs stacked up: regrets from a past life, a long-awaited reunion, a confined space, her sexy attire, and the explosive chemistry between them.

He just wanted to pull her into his arms and tease her relentlessly.

He even wanted to pose her... into this shape, and that one. ’An M-shape, maybe, or an L-shape...’

Jiang He couldn’t resist and gave her thigh a light squeeze.

"Ngh!"

Shen Yu gripped the bedsheet beneath her, her toes curling.

She didn’t know what this feeling was.

She couldn’t describe it.

Jiang He, ever so polite, even asked, "Are you okay?"

"I’m... I’m fine... But... please stop..."

Shen Yu’s voice was impossibly soft, as if she were begging for mercy.

Jiang He’s hand finally stilled.

He lifted his head, his gaze traveling up her slender legs until it finally settled on her face.

Shen Yu was also looking at him.

The air between them seemed to crackle with energy.

It wove around them, binding them together.

With this kind of raw, physical attraction, a single glance was enough to set their souls on fire.

Jiang He had only one thought in his mind now.

’Kiss her.’

’I can’t take it anymore!’

He propped himself up and caressed her feverish cheek.

Then, he slowly leaned in.

They were just about to touch.

Their quickened breaths, her fresh scent, the sweetness he was about to taste...

A million thoughts raced through Shen Yu’s mind in that instant.

And then, she chose to close her eyes.

That in itself was her answer.

She was waiting for her first kiss.

But as Jiang He’s breathing grew heavier, he ultimately didn’t lean in for the kiss.

He had flown two thousand kilometers to the Capital City. He had prepared the most romantic venue and the most beautiful flowers. He was going to get down on one knee for her tomorrow, at the most perfect moment.

The ceremony he owed her from their past life... he would do his best to make up for it in this one.

Jiang He suddenly turned his head to one side and lay down.

Shen Yu opened her eyes, a little stunned. "What’s wrong?"

"Nothing. I’m done with the check-up. Your leg is fine."

After saying that, Jiang He gave a wry smile.

"Go to sleep, Teacher Shen. It’s late."

Jiang He closed his eyes, forcing himself not to look at her.

’Tomorrow. After I propose, I’m going to make up for all the torment I’m going through tonight!’

Shen Yu turned on her side and looked at Jiang He.

Although she had never been in a relationship, she wasn’t stupid.

She could clearly sense what he had been thinking, just as she could clearly sense his last-second restraint.

’But why was he holding back?’

Shen Yu bit her lower lip.

In matters of love, it seemed she had always been the braver, more proactive one.

’Since this blockhead insists on sticking to formalities at a time like this, then I’ll just have to take matters into my own hands!’

’The mood is already perfect. Who cares about tomorrow!’

Shen Yu reached out and poked Jiang He.

"Jiang He."

"Hm?"

"Do you like me?"

"?"

"Say something!"

"I do."

"How much do you like me?"

"A lot."

"Then in the future... will you be good to me?"

"I will."

As they talked, Jiang He rolled over to face her, his gaze solemn.

"Absolutely. I will for my whole life. For all of our lives."

And so, Shen Yu smiled.

Her smile was brighter than the warm spring sun.

She gently tapped Jiang He’s lips with her finger.

And asked softly:

"Then... can I kiss you?"

Jiang He: "?"

After a moment, he said, "I’m afraid I..."

"Don’t say things like that." Shen Yu cut him off, suddenly assertive. "Just tell me. Do you like me?"

Jiang He surrendered.

"I like you."

"Say it again."

"I like you."

"Again."

"I like you, I like you, I li—"