Traveling through the second dimension, the joy system encourages me to laugh heartily!

Then, she gently leaned her upper body against Chen Ming's strong arm. The movement was a little awkward, tinged with obvious shyness, but the effect was remarkable—the intimacy between the two instantly soared.

After making this move, Luo Li's heart was pounding like a drum, but she forced herself to remain calm. She reached out and gently took the phone that was in Chen Ming's way and placed it on the coffee table next to her.

"Stop looking at your phone all the time," her voice softened unconsciously, with a hint of coquettishness. She tilted her head up to look at Chen Ming's profile, which was so close to hers. "Look at me. Am I... not cute?"

Her cheeks were already flushed when she asked the question, but she still tried to widen her eyes and appear "cute." Then, pressing her advantage, she pressed on with a curious and submissive tone, "Tell me, what are the rules of your Chen family...?"

As Chen Ming felt the soft touch on his arm and smelled the faint fragrance of the girl's body, most of the little bit of pretentious emotion he had been deliberately putting on had dissipated.

When a beautiful woman takes the initiative to throw herself into your arms and speaks sweetly, which man can truly harden his heart?

However, he wasn't about to let it go easily. He turned his head slightly, glanced down at Luo Li leaning against him, and at her clothes still covered in bits of grass and dust, and muttered:

"Your clothes are so dirty, why are you leaning against me? If you get them dirty, are you going to wash them for me?" Her tone was full of disgust, but her body showed no intention of pushing her away.

Luo Li was secretly encouraging herself for her "bold" actions and her plan to "conquer" this awkward man when she suddenly heard such a "disappointing" remark, and a feeling of frustration welled up in her chest.

She sat bolt upright, her eyes wide with displeasure, and accused, "I'll wash it if it's dirty! How can a grown man like you be so petty? This is the first time I've ever been so affectionate, and you still complain that I'm dirty? I really want to punch you a few times!"

Seeing her furious and gesticulating manner, yet hesitant to actually strike, Chen Ming smiled and encouraged her, "Alright, then use your little fists to punch my chest."

This is simply adding fuel to the fire!

Luo Li was so angry that she wanted to bite him right away.

But then it dawned on her—weren't these just flirtatious words between lovers? This guy isn't angry anymore! He's just teasing her!

Realizing this, Luo Li was happy to cooperate. Her anger vanished, and she suddenly reached out and wrapped her arms around Chen Ming's neck with swift movements, as if she were ready to die together.

"I'll fight you to the death!!"

She gave a sharp shout, used her arm to pull herself up, and leaned forward, trying to knock Chen Ming down onto the soft sofa!

However, Chen Ming was not so easily defeated by a weak woman like Luo Li.

Now is not the time to charge.

Feeling the push from Luo Li's forward lean, Chen Ming took advantage of the situation and turned the tables, grabbing Luo Li's slender and soft waist and pulling her down onto the large, soft sofa behind them!

"what!"

A short, delicate cry.

After the world spun around, the dust settled.

Chen Ming's sturdy body pressed firmly on Luo Li, his arms bracing against the sofa cushions on either side of her body, cushioning most of the force of the fall and creating a space that completely enveloped her beneath him.

Luo Li then sank into a soft sofa.

Chen Ming slightly propped himself up, looking down at the beauty beneath him. Luo Li, recovering from her momentary dizziness and panic, subconsciously looked up.

Eyes facing each other.

The air seemed to freeze at that moment.

Their current posture is similar to the previous "wall slam," and even... more impactful and subtly devastating.

After all, a "wall slam" is done standing up, leaving some room for each other to move forward or backward; but at this moment, the beauty is truly pinned down on the soft sofa, and they can almost feel each other's heartbeats.

Luo Li's thoughts seemed to freeze for a second before she automatically switched to the perspective of the female protagonist in a domineering CEO novel.

A surge of heat rushed from her heart to the top of her head! She could clearly feel her cheeks, ears, and even neck rapidly heating up and turning red!

[Ding! Luo Li's favorability +3, current favorability 68!]

As Chen Ming was staring at Luo Li, a clear and pleasant system notification suddenly rang in his mind.

He paused slightly, a knowing glint of amusement flashing in the depths of his eyes—it seemed this silly girl really did like this slightly assertive and controlling style.

Now that the system has "stamped and certified" the effect, what are we waiting for?

It seems like the logical choice to strike while the iron is hot and push this ambiguity and excitement to a deeper level.

Chen Ming's supporting arm bent slightly, further shortening the distance between their faces. No longer content with just looking at each other, his gaze slowly moved downwards, sweeping over her trembling eyelashes and the tip of her upturned nose, finally settling on her alluring red lips, slightly parted due to nervousness.

They kissed...

Chapter 320: Prepared for the Event

This kiss, like an invisible contract, quietly imprinted itself on each other's hearts.

Unlike the accidental encounter during last night's drunken stupor, this was the first formal meeting after both parties had become clear-headed in a sober state.

Although it was only a brief encounter, it was enough to break down that final barrier and formally establish this new and delicate relationship between the two.

Neither of them mentioned Chen Ming's previous request—to remain single during the collaboration.

Luo Li had already guessed that Chen Ming's demands were probably set up in order to get her.

As for Chen Ming, having already gotten what he wanted, he naturally wouldn't pursue the matter further.

Just as Chen Ming was naturally about to push his luck and the situation was about to get out of control.

"No way!!"

Luo Li suddenly woke up with a start.

A sliver of reason and overwhelming shame surged back like a tide. She abruptly raised her hands, and with a hint of panic, pushed against Chen Ming's chest, pleading.

"Ming... I... I'm not ready yet... Not right now! Give me some time... please?"

Her incoherent speech and evasive gaze perfectly captured the instinctive self-defense and bewilderment of a girl new to love facing an overly aggressive advance.

Chen Ming rolled his eyes and gently blew a breath onto her flushed face. The warm breath brushed against her sensitive skin, bringing a slight tingling sensation, causing her to involuntarily shrink her neck and let out a barely audible whimper.

Then, Chen Ming propped himself up with his arms and sat up straight on the sofa next to her. He even straightened his slightly disheveled clothes. His movements were calm and unhurried, and his face regained its calm and composed appearance.

The pressure suddenly disappeared, and Luo Li felt like a fish out of water returning to its original state. She breathed a sigh of relief, but still felt weak all over and her cheeks were burning hot.

She hurriedly sat up, fanning her flushed cheeks with her hands as if to dispel the burning sensation and palpitations.

However, the uncooperative heart inside my chest continued to beat wildly, showing no sign of slowing down.

[Ding! Luo Li's favorability +2, current favorability 70!]

This time, her favorability increased perhaps because Chen Ming gentlemanly respected her wishes at the last moment, stopped in time, and did not force her, which made her feel respected and safe amidst her panic.

Or perhaps, it's just that the intense aftertaste and excitement from that kiss are still lingering.

In any case, the outcome is good.

Upon hearing this notification, the slight, almost imperceptible frustration Chen Ming felt from being rejected at the last minute vanished instantly.

He suddenly felt that this was fine too. There was no need to rush. For a beauty like Luo Li, who had a simple romantic history and was a bit proud and stubborn, it was better to take it slow, build up her favor first, let her gradually adapt to intimacy, and taste the complex flavors of anticipation, shyness, and sweetness in love. This might be more interesting and more solid than directly conquering her.

Anyway, he has many women now and isn't in a hurry to seduce anyone.

At this moment, Luo Li, who had just recovered a little, secretly glanced at Chen Ming beside her, who seemed to have no emotional fluctuations, and felt a little uncertain again.

She hesitated for a moment, then carefully moved her body again and gently sat down next to him, this time with a more dependent feel than before.

Then she gently nudged Chen Ming with her shoulder, her voice barely audible: "You...you're not angry, are you? Just now...it was so sudden, I...I didn't react at all..."

She tried to explain why she had deserted at the last minute, not wanting to upset him.

Chen Ming turned to look at Luo Li, a gentle smile appearing on his face—the first one he'd shown since she entered. That smile, like a spring breeze, instantly dispelled the girl's unease.

He reached out and gently stroked the girl's slightly disheveled hair, speaking in a very gentle voice:

"If you ever upset me again, just come over and comfort me like you did just now. That's one of the rules of the Chen family, got it?"

Luo Li was taken aback by his words. Feeling the reassuring touch as he stroked her hair, the lingering panic in her heart was strangely replaced by a warm current.

She found herself not at all repulsed by Chen Ming's intimate gestures, and so she smiled and said:

"Yes, I've got it..."

After Chen Ming withdrew his hand with satisfaction, Luo Li continued to fan her still burning face with her hand, secretly muttering to herself: Oh no, oh no, why is my heart still beating so fast... Is this... what it feels like to be in love? It doesn't seem... bad? It's even a little sweet?

Aside from the first kiss she lost in a drunken stupor yesterday, today, at this moment, is the first time she has had such intimate physical contact with a man while fully sober. This feeling is unfamiliar and intense, leaving her bewildered yet secretly expectant.

Chen Ming took in her series of little actions and the changing expressions on her face, finding it extremely amusing, and asked with amusement:

"Is there a need to be so nervous? I remember when you woke up this morning, you were quite calm, saying something like 'adults should be more mature with each other'? How come you're acting like a shy little girl now?"

He deliberately brought up her "bold words" from that morning, his tone full of teasing.

Upon hearing this, Luo Li's pretty face immediately flushed with embarrassment, and her temperature, which had just dropped slightly, seemed to rise again. She glared at Chen Ming, annoyed, and said reproachfully, "Are you deliberately mocking me? This morning I was just... just pretending to be calm! I didn't want everyone to feel awkward! Who knew you were so mean..."

She recalled the sensation of Chen Ming's burning palm just now, and her voice grew softer and softer.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming looked at her with a half-smile, as if to say, "I saw right through you." His gaze seemed to carry a tangible heat, making Luo Li feel even more embarrassed, and her fingers, resting on her knees, unconsciously twisted together.

Just as the living room was filled with this subtle atmosphere of escalating intimacy, the bedroom door was gently pushed open again.

Han Xueyi, having changed into a refreshing floral dress, walked out with light steps.

She spotted Chen Ming and Luo Li sitting intimately together at a glance, and a knowing and gratified smile immediately appeared on her lips.

So without making a sound to disturb them, or even lingering, she simply gave them a gentle and encouraging smile and walked toward the kitchen on her own.

Clearly, she was determined to leave the space entirely to the couple who had just broken the ice and were working hard to "cultivate their relationship," even considerately canceling the previous plan for Luo Li to help with cooking.

However, at this moment, Luo Li was flustered and restless because of Chen Ming's mischievous gaze. She desperately needed a brief respite to process this overwhelming emotional turmoil and let her rapid heartbeat and burning cheeks cool down.

So when she caught a glimpse of Han Xueyi heading towards the kitchen out of the corner of her eye, she was almost granted a pardon and immediately seized this "reasonable" excuse to escape.

"Wait for me! Xueyi!"

She spoke quickly, then, as if afraid Chen Ming would stop her, she swiftly got up and hurried after Han Xueyi in the direction she had left, calling out as she did so:

"I'll help you! We agreed I'd be your assistant!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already glided out of the living room like a nimble fish and disappeared around the corner of the corridor leading to the kitchen, leaving only a faint fragrance behind.

……

After dinner, Chen Ming, Han Xueyi, Xie Wanqing, and Hua Qianhui took Luo Li back to her home.

On the way back to Han Xueyi's house, Han Xueyi affectionately linked her arm with Chen Ming's, leaning half her weight on him. Her beautiful eyes, always brimming with tenderness, now sparkled with a hint of smugness and anticipation, like a child waiting for praise, asking in a flattering tone:

"Master~ How was Xueyi's assist today? Did she help you?"

Chen Ming gave her a thumbs up without hesitation, gently stroked the tip of her pert nose, and praised, "It's more than just helping, it's a divine assist! My Xueyi is the most considerate..."

"whee……"

Upon hearing this, Han Xueyi's smile grew even sweeter and brighter, as if she had received the greatest reward in the world.

She nuzzled her face against Chen Ming's arm affectionately, like a spoiled kitten, then raised her watery eyes, with a hint of shy yet bold anticipation, and asked softly, "Then... if I do a good job, will I get a reward?"

Chen Ming was amused by her charmingly naive appearance and nodded generously:

"Of course, my capable wife has done a great job, so she will naturally be rewarded handsomely. Tell me, what reward do you want?"

Han Xueyi gently tugged at the hem of her dress, her pearly teeth lightly biting her full lower lip. Her eyes were misty and watery, filled with a direct and passionate allure under the moonlight.

Then, in a whisper that only the two of them could hear, she said seductively in Chen Ming's ear:

"Tonight, I'd like to ride the carousel again..."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ming was slightly taken aback at first, then almost burst out laughing—he thought Han Xueyi would ask for some proper reward! He hadn't expected it to be this kind of charging request… Who's giving whom the reward here? This little devil is clearly giving him a perk!

His heart warmed, and of course he had no objections; he even offered words of encouragement:

"Okay, okay, I promise. But you were exhausted after playing for only a little while yesterday, so you'll have to work harder today!"

Han Xueyi became a little shy listening to his teasing, then leaned close to Chen Ming's ear again and whispered a little secret in a voice that seemed to have a hook:

"I brought a chaise lounge, it's in my suitcase..."

?

As Chen Ming felt Han Xueyi's gentle breath and heard such passionate and bold ambiguous words, an indescribable sense of anticipation and restlessness surged in his heart.

Unexpectedly, this usually gentle, charming, and considerate beauty came back to her hometown with such foresight and preparation!

This preparation was clearly not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but rather a premeditated act of malice!

As far as he knew, the "Gentle Chair" that Han Xueyi mentioned was an auxiliary piece of furniture designed to enhance the quality of nighttime life. Its ingenuity lay in its use of an ergonomic structure and high-polymer elastic materials, aiming to provide just the right amount of support and elasticity.

Its existence is said to greatly compensate for the shortcomings of traditional charging methods, such as being physically demanding and tiring, making charging easier, more wonderful, romantic, and more fun!

In other words, with the help of this auxiliary furniture, tonight is destined to be another unforgettable night!