Please Like Her 28 – You kissed me and now you’re trying to act like it never happened?
Shang Lu never thought of herself as the proactive one in matters of kissing, but without much thought, she still did it.
Looking at the Chi Yan’s completely blushing cheeks, she reached out to touch them and said, “Chi Yan, you’re shy.”
Of course, when she said this, she wasn’t doing much better herself, just trying to appear calm.
Chi Yan was amused by her actions and wanted to say something, but his gaze landed on her soft and tender lips, with a look that didn’t hide certain thoughts.
Shang Lu didn’t push her luck. She withdrew her hand and instead lightly tugged at Chi Yan’s clothes, reminding him, “We’re outside.”
There were people nearby, and it wouldn’t be good if someone saw!
Chi Yan’s voice carried a laugh, but she deliberately asked, “I didn’t say anything; what are you thinking?”
Shang Lu naturally didn’t answer that question.
A man’s large hand gently rubbed her head and said, “Alright, let’s go home.”
All the way until she was sitting in the passenger seat, no, until they got out of the car, entered the elevator to go home, Shang Lu couldn’t understand.
Is this really how they’re going home? Chi Yan isn’t going to continue the previous topic? He’s actually asking about her recent situation; then, her kissing or not kissing makes no difference at all.
The development is not as she had imagined, making Shang Lu feel an inexplicable sourness in her heart, as if there’s a lump in her chest that she can’t breathe out or swallow.
Shang Lu is not someone who keeps grievances in her heart; she clearly realizes that she’s not happy right now, so she must speak up.
Chi Yan held her suitcase with one hand and was about to unlock Shang Lu’s door with the other, but Shang Lu blocked his way inside.
Chi Yan didn’t expect to be stopped by Shang Lu at the door and asked, “What’s wrong?”
Shang Lu looked at Chi Yan and asked very directly, “Don’t you have anything to say? I’ve kissed you, and your response makes me feel a bit… upset.”
Based on her understanding of Chi Yan, it shouldn’t be like this.
He should say he likes her, he should say he wants to be with her, and then she would agree.
It shouldn’t be almost cold and suddenly left aside like this.
Even on the way, although the two were chatting, he never looked in her direction.
Chi Yan’s was very soft, replying under Shang Lu’s somewhat resentful gaze, “From that moment on, I couldn’t think of anything else except wanting to continue kissing you.”
After saying that, his lips drew closer.
Within a distance of less than a centimeter, their warm breath could land on each other’s faces, but the kiss still didn’t fall.
Shang Lu was stunned.
Her eyelashes trembled, but she immediately closed her eyes.
The warm kiss landed on her forehead, a fleeting touch.
The next moment, Shang Lu felt strong arms wrap around her waist, and in an instant, her feet left the ground, and Chi Yan princess-carried her inside.
The luggage that was in the way was placed next to the shoe cabinet by the entrance, and Chi Yan closed the door from the inside with his foot.
He walked briskly inside, placed Shang Lu on the sofa, and put a cushion behind her waist.
On the way back, she had complained of some back pain.
He adjusted Shang Lu to the most comfortable position on the sofa, knelt on one knee between her legs, and leaned over to envelop her in his own shadow.
Chi Yan first kissed the corner of her lips a few times. Seeing that she didn’t resist, he finally placed a real kiss on her lips.
Starting with gentle teasing and sucking on her lips, his tongue briefly parted her lips, guiding her to get used to the feeling of kissing him but not rushing, just using his tongue to trace the shape of her lips.
Unlike the aggressive gaze he had, his kiss was gentle, making it impossible for anyone to refuse.
Shang Lu’s hands circled Chi Yan’s neck, tilting her head back, and feeling his tongue’s warmth as it entwined with her own, flexibly coaxing her to surrender and completely yield to him.
Their breath grew increasingly rapid.
Though Chi Yan had adjusted her to the most suitable position on the sofa, for some reason, her body had softened, and she could only tighten the hands circling Chi Yan’s neck to support herself, more like inviting his kiss to continue.
It was unclear how much time had passed.
Shang Lu extended her hands to cover her face, curling up in the corner of the sofa, ignoring Chi Yan.
Though she had agreed, and it could even be considered her initiative, she couldn’t control the redness that had spread across her entire face.
Chi Yan also covered his face, looking somewhat aggrieved, and said, “You kissed me and now you’re trying to act like it never happened?”
Shang Lu angrily picked up a cushion next to her and threw it at Chi Yan.
Initially, Chi Yan’s kiss was gentle, but after she couldn’t resist her curiosity and extended her tongue to explore the new territory in his mouth, he seemed to change.
From sucking on the tip of her tongue to the base, it now felt a bit numb, far from the comfort it used to be.
Shang Lu, who was initially dissatisfied, found her irritation dissipate when she noticed a more pronounced split on the corner of Chi Yan’s lower lip.
She didn’t seem to hold back much either.
The kiss became more intense, and when she realized that saliva was trickling down the corner of her lips, it was a completely unexpected situation. Shang Lu felt quite embarrassed and bit him.
But even though there was a taste of blood in her mouth, he didn’t let go; he only gave her a moment to swallow before continuing the kiss.
It might be over now, but the speed of her heartbeat only increased.
Shang Lu wanted to cover her ears, but then realized it wouldn’t block out the sound of her racing heart. She felt both embarrassed and annoyed.
Chi Yan, on the other hand, wasn’t annoyed. He brought his face closer and wanted to say something but saw Shang Lu suddenly cover her mouth.
Chi Yan felt innocent and said, “I just wanted to talk to you.”
Shang Lu realized she had overreacted, glared at Chi Yan with irritation but was pulled into his arms before she could say anything.
She leaned entirely against him, resting her chin on his shoulder.
Chi Yan held her in his arms and whispered in her ear, “I’ve missed you so much.”
Realizing what Chi Yan meant, Shang Lu’s face turned even redder. When Chi Yan finally released her, she hugged him back.
She said, “Chi Yan, keep holding me, hold me tighter.”
Chi Yan naturally followed her words and tightened his arms.
She was completely in his embrace, as if cut off from the rest of the world. In this moment, she could just relax and not think about anything.
Shang Lu’s voice was low as she asked, “Chi Yan, will you choose me forever, forever, forever?”
“Why would I need to choose?” Chi Yan’s voice seemed a bit puzzled. He said, “I’m on your side, and I’ll always be on your side.”
Shang Lu closed her eyes and said, “Then I believe in you.”
At this moment, all Chi Yan needed to do was take the final step to solidify the relationship between the two, so he said, “Shang Lu, I want to be with you.”
She then replied, “We are already together.”
Chi Yan continued to emphasize, “I want to be with you forever, forever, and forever.”
“Okay,” Shang Lu said as she moved out of Chi Yan’s embrace, reached out, hooked her pinky with his, and smiled, saying, “You have to believe in me too.”
The next day, when she woke up, Shang Lu sat on the bed, thinking about what had happened last night, and then she lay down again.
She pulled up the blanket and covered her entire face.
Deep breath.
Exhale—
Inhale—
Calm down, be calm.
She really was together with Chi Yan. Since last night, they were no longer friends, but a couple.
He was her first love.
In Shang Lu’s memory, her first impression of the term ‘first love’ was the girlfriend that Shang Mu brought home.
That gentle Sister who spoke to her with a kind smile, and because of her presence, Shang Mu and she had a brief period of peaceful coexistence, even resembling normal sibling interactions at times.
At the time, Shang Mu had said that the girl was his first love, and also the person he liked the most.
So, ‘first love’ was a sweet term, representing a wonderful person.
Shang Lu was a little uneasy, not because she didn’t know how to handle the changing relationship with Chi Yan, but because she didn’t know how to tell the people around her about this change.
For example, Lin Yanyan, everyone from Xiao Taoyan, Wang Rong, Xue Zishan, and Xiao Mi.
The people around her probably didn’t notice the change in her and Chi Yan’s relationship, especially Xiaomi, who was still a child and definitely wouldn’t understand these things. How could she suddenly accept that ‘the older brother next door has become her sister’s boyfriend’? That should be very strange.
Shang Lu scratched her head in distress and suddenly felt that no matter how she put it, it wouldn’t feel natural.
And right at this moment, Shang Lu’s stomach growled, and the scent in the air became even more enticing than before.
Shang Lu sniffed and made a judgment.
Hmm… it seemed to be corn and shrimp porridge, her favorite egg custard shumai, and hot roasted sweet potatoes.
Shang Lu was hungry, so she got up from the bed.
One second before walking out the door in her slippers, she returned to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.
Her hair was messy, and she was wearing childish pajamas. Should she change into something else?
With this thought, Shang Lu froze when she reached for the clothes.
What was she doing?
They had been neighbors for so long, yet she had never seen how she looked when she got up in the morning. Now, her attempt at dressing up seemed too fake.
While Shang Lu was struggling with her thoughts, she suddenly remembered what Chi Yan had said last night: he had to go to the company during the day and they would have dinner together at night.
Right.
Chi Yan wasn’t here today, she wouldn’t see him at all.
Shang Lu instantly breathed a sigh of relief, walked out, and took the breakfast out of the kitchen.
While eating, she brushed her phone and opened the conversation window with Lin Yanyan.
After confirming a relationship, a girl should tell her best friend first, so she wanted to tell Lin Yanyan first.
Just as Shang Lu was thinking about how to articulate it, she suddenly saw a message from Lin Yanyan.
[ Lulu, just now my Dad told me that something seems to have happened at your home. Last week, your Dad wanted to commit suicide, and your brother rolled down the stairs to stop him. They both have been lying in my family’s hospital for a few days. ]
Shang Lu : “…?”
What?
Shang An wanted to commit suicide, and Shang Mu stopped him.
Forgive her bluntness, but that’s weird.
And Lin Yanyan’s second message followed.
[ The nurse saw all kinds of old scars on Shang Mu when she was changing his clothes. There wasn’t a single good spot on his body. I heard it from my Dad. Have you always been treated like that too? Scum! Trash! I’m so angry! ]
Shang Lu was taken aback.
Was Shang Mu covered in scars?
All the ignored memories surfaced at this moment.
It seemed she had once grabbed Shang Mu’s arm, and his reaction to her touch had been excessive.
And she had seen Shang Mu coming out of the study, looking a bit strange at times.
Suddenly, Shang Lu thought of something, she picked up her phone and glanced at the date.
Today was Shang Mu’s birthday.
—Not an important day.
rokumi’s note : Ahhh! Finally! They’re officially a couple!!!
*The last part about the Shang’s was a mood killer though.*
Sigh. I wish SM’s first love was still the gentle and kind person she was. If SM and she still loved each other, I wish they can reunite. In my experience of observing romance story, she’s the only character in this book who can be his salvation.
Honestly, although I don’t really like her brother- I feel more pity than anything else. He was a victim too. Even if I think his actions aren’t justified and he’s still a trashy brother, he was traumatized, manipulated and abused, and I can’t blame him.
That was beautifully written omd 😭
I love Chi Yan’s character so much. He’s so attentive and caring. 🤧💗
Thank you for updating!!!!