Chapter 62: Chapter 62: New Progress in the Relationship
Minâan District, Building 5.
10:00 PM.
Qin Yuenan pulled up to the building and parked. She noticed Lin Shen in the passenger seat, his head lolling to the side, dozing off. His eyes could barely stay open.
"Wake up. Weâre here."
Qin Yuenan whispered in Lin Shenâs ear and gave him a little shake before unbuckling his seatbelt. Then, she helped him out and supported him as they went upstairs.
"Which floor?"
"The fourth."
When they reached the door to Apartment 403, Qin Yuenan fumbled in Lin Shenâs pocket for his keys and held them up in front of his face.
"Which one is it?"
"Let me see."
It took Lin Shen a while to find the right key to open the door. Once inside, he leaned against the entryway wall and thanked her with a smile.
"Nan, thanks for taking me home. Drive safe on your way back."
"Do you have any honey?"
It seemed Qin Yuenan had no intention of leaving right away. After helping Lin Shen to the sofa, she went to the kitchen, found some honey, and mixed half a bowl of it with hot water.
Then, she sat down next to Lin Shen again, took a sip of the honey water to test the temperature, and only after confirming it wasnât too hot did she bring the spoon to his lips.
"Itâs not too hot. Drink up. Itâll soothe your stomach."
...
Lin Shenâs expression froze for a moment as a profound warmth suddenly enveloped his heart.
He had never received this kind of treatment when he was dating Gu Wanting.
âI never would have thought this cool, standoffish beauty was actually so good at taking care of people.â
Lin Shen lowered his head and sipped the honey water from the spoon. Warmth and sweetness instantly filled his mouth.
As it flowed down his throat and into his stomach, the sharp pain and burning sensation in his abdomen began to subside.
"Thank you."
Lin Shen thanked her softly. Seeing that his drunkenness seemed to be getting better, Qin Yuenan breathed a quiet sigh of relief and continued to feed him a few more spoonfuls.
"Get some sleep. Call me if you need anything."
Qin Yuenan placed the bowl on the coffee table. Just as she stood up to leave, she suddenly felt her right hand being gripped tightly by a large, warm, and firm hand.
"Stay with me a little longer."
Lin Shen smiled faintly.
"Thereâs something I want to tell you."
âSomething to tell me?â
Qin Yuenan felt her heart skip a beat. Her beautiful eyes widened, filled with panic and helplessness, but also a faint glimmer of anticipation.
âWhat is Lin Shen going to say to me?â
âCould it be...â
Qin Yuenan didnât dare let her thoughts go any further. Biting her lip, she wrestled with her feelings for a long moment before finally sitting back down beside Lin Shen.
She didnât pull her hand away.
In the dim room, a warm yellow light spilled from the crack of the kitchen door, winding like a soft silk ribbon into the unlit living room.
Light and shadow flowed across Qin Yuenanâs blushing cheeks. She sat primly, her heart pounding like a war drum in her chest.
Lin Shen was leaning close against her shoulder, his hand holding hers firmly.
A sense of security and happiness she had never felt before washed over her.
Qin Yuenan pressed her thin lips together, her wandering gaze nervous and helpless. Having never experienced something like this, she had no idea what to do next.
âShould I pull my hand away?â
âOr just sit here like this?â
Lin Shen didnât seem to be in a hurry to speak. He just held Qin Yuenanâs hand, kneading it gently, carefully savoring its delicacy and softness.
âThis is the first time weâve held hands. Of course, I have to experience it properly.â
Seeing that Qin Yuenan wasnât pulling away, Lin Shen grew more confident. He placed her hand on her own thigh.
It seemed like a casual gesture, but it was actually in preparation for his next move.
Lin Shen didnât remove his own hand. Instead, he took the opportunity to start stroking Qin Yuenanâs shapely legs, which were wrapped in thin, black stockings.
The stockings were of excellent qualityâfine and silky smooth. They were clearly a high-end brand.
Furthermore, because Qin Yuenan exercised regularly, her thighs were very toned.
They felt firm to the touch, but their lines were well-defined, and they felt amazing.
At least, Lin Shen had absolutely no resistance to this kind of athletic, well-toned thigh. His heart stirred.
Of course, Qin Yuenan noticed his mischievous little movements. Her shapely brows furrowed, and she slapped his hand away.
"What did you want to say? If youâre not going to say it, Iâm leaving."
"Wait!"
Lin Shen once again pulled the rising Qin Yuenan back down next to him, then said softly in a dead-serious tone,
"Can I kiss you?"
Huh?
For a second, Qin Yuenan thought she had misheard him. It wasnât until she met Lin Shenâs gaze for the first time that night, seeing his incredibly earnest and deep eyes, that her usually clear mind instantly grew foggy.
âKiss?â
âHe means *that* kind of kiss, right?â
âThis isnât right!â
In Qin Yuenanâs world, relationships between men and women had rules and steps.
Getting to know each other, understanding each other, falling in love...
A confession, holding hands, hugging, kissing, and then... the final step.
But Lin Shen had just skipped the first few steps and fast-forwarded to the second-to-last stage?!
This caught Qin Yuenan completely off guard, and her subconscious screamed at her to refuse.
âBut... should I really refuse?â
Seeing Lin Shenâs incredibly handsome and refined face in the dim light, Qin Yuenan hesitated.
His high brow bone created deep-set eyes, his jawline was sharp, his features well-proportioned, and his face was angular and distinct.
It was no exaggeration to call it the face of a dreamboat.
Qin Yuenan wasnât usually affected by handsome men, but through all her interactions with Lin Shen, he had become an allergen that made her heart race.
The moment he got a little too close, her brain would crash and go blank.
Qin Yuenan didnât know what to do, so her only option was to escape.
The only way was out of sight, out of mind. She gently closed her beautiful eyes.
But little did she know that, in a manâs eyes, this was a clear "invitation to be kissed."
A half-smile played on Lin Shenâs lips. He pinned Qin Yuenanâs left hand to the sofa and leaned in...
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Then, their lips met.
Qin Yuenanâs lips were thin. And because of the honey water, they were moist, soft, and still held the faint taste of sweetness.
That was Lin Shenâs strongest impression as he kissed her.
The instant their lips touched, a jolt, like an electric shock, shot through Qin Yuenanâs body.
As the warmth covered hers, she felt her mouth being enveloped, and then, her lips were parted.
Fortunately, her teeth were clenched, keeping her from being completely passive.
Seeing this, Lin Shen let go of Qin Yuenanâs hand, instead wrapping his arms around her slender waist and pulling her into his embrace.
!?
Qin Yuenanâs heart trembled, but she allowed Lin Shen to continue.
At that moment, her once-clear mind was growing hazy, and the brief shortness of breath made her feel slightly dizzy.
She had only ever felt this way once before.
But that time had been in a dream, and reality was inevitably different.
The wet, sticky feeling of a kiss was hard to imagine if you had never experienced it.
Only those who had actually experienced it knew how easy it was to get lost in the sensation, how addictive it could be.
Qin Yuenan no longer knew what to do. She could only follow Lin Shenâs lead, her left hand lightly pushing against his sturdy chest, her right hand clenched into a tight fist.
When Lin Shen felt the stiff body in his arms gradually go soft, he knew it was time for the next step.
And so, his left hand, which had been waiting for its moment, slowly slid into the space between their pressed-together chests...
!?
In an instant, Qin Yuenanâs eyes flew wide open.
âWhere do you think youâre touching!?â