Chapter 76 - 75: Going Home

Chapter 76: Chapter 75: Going Home

A reward?

When she heard Lin Shen mention that word, the first thing that came to Qin Yuenan’s mind was the advice Zhao Jianing had given her.

Instantly, her cheeks grew burning hot, and she bit the corner of her lip, saying nothing.

Seeing Qin Yuenan fall silent, Lin Shen didn’t bring the matter up again. Instead, he waited for the ice queen beside him to figure it out on her own.

He would let her figure out for herself exactly what kind of reward a man wants.

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When they reached the parking lot, Lin Shen had to carry Qin Yuenan and place her in the passenger seat.

It wasn’t clear if it was because the alcohol was finally kicking in, but she swayed as she walked, almost leaning her entire body against Lin Shen.

Once in the passenger seat, her cool eyes grew hazy and her cheeks flushed red. Her usual aloof aura had completely vanished.

Seeing this, Lin Shen helped Qin Yuenan with her seatbelt, his eyes involuntarily looking her over.

Her outfit today was simple and elegant: a sleeveless beige top paired with a matching high-waisted long skirt that accentuated her slender waist.

And with the wonderful invention of the seatbelt pulled tight, her full chest was made to look even more perky.

Although her long legs were hidden beneath her skirt, her overall style was still that of a classic ice queen, no less alluring.

Lin Shen felt a stir of heat within him, but as an upright gentleman, he certainly wouldn’t do anything out of line.

"Sit tight, Nan."

After that brief reminder, Lin Shen got into the driver’s seat, adjusting the seat height and the air conditioning.

He knew that drunk people were most susceptible to catching a cold.

After the car started, Qin Yuenan leaned back in the soft passenger seat, her head tilted as she rested with her eyes closed.

In reality, however, she was sneaking glances at Lin Shen from time to time.

A man is often at his most handsome when he’s focused on doing something.

Like working, for instance. Or driving.

At this moment, Lin Shen’s expression was focused. His well-defined left hand was on the steering wheel, while his right rested lightly on the center console. She could faintly see the veins bulging on his wrist.

It gave off a sense of restrained tension, yet maintained a clean, elegant curve.

Qin Yuenan’s heart began to race. She suddenly found Lin Shen at this moment to be incredibly "sexy." He exuded an intoxicating, masculine aura, brimming with virility.

’Looks like I really have had too much to drink!’

Qin Yuenan rubbed her aching brow as a wave of drowsiness mixed with the effects of the alcohol washed over her, making her feel sleepy.

In a daze, she suddenly realized Lin Shen had already driven into the underground garage of her apartment complex.

"Nan, I’ll help you upstairs."

"That’s not necessary."

Her aloof personality made her subconsciously refuse his kindness. After getting out of the car, she started walking unsteadily, only to realize that Lin Shen hadn’t followed her.

He was standing in place, head down, pulling out his phone to call for a car.

"Since you can get upstairs by yourself, I’ll just call a ride home."

!?

Qin Yuenan, who had turned around, froze. A sense of panic suddenly welled up inside her; she seemed extremely reluctant to let Lin Shen leave.

After a moment, she bit the corner of her lip and said softly,

"Come up for a glass of water before you go."

"Okay."

The corner of Lin Shen’s mouth curled up. In truth, he hadn’t even opened an app on his phone. He had just been waiting for her to say that.

He then stepped forward and took the ice queen’s hand. This time, she didn’t struggle in the slightest, though her darting eyes still betrayed her true feelings.

The two took the elevator upstairs, arriving at the door of Apartment 1602.

Lin Shen opened the door with the passcode, his movements practiced and familiar. He even found himself a pair of slippers from the shoe cabinet.

This act of making himself right at home made Qin Yuenan roll her eyes at him.

"You sure make yourself at home."

"Hehe."

Lin Shen gestured for Qin Yuenan to sit on the sofa, then asked in a teasing tone the same question she had asked him last time.

"Do you have any honey?"

"..."

Qin Yuenan leaned back on the soft sofa, covering her eyes with her arm. Upon hearing the familiar question, the corners of her lips curled up slightly as she pointed toward the refrigerator.

Lin Shen took out the honey, mixed it with water in a bowl, and took a sip himself.

"Mm, not too hot."

Lin Shen brought the spoon over to Qin Yuenan’s side, but she waved him away in refusal.

"I can drink it myself."

"Alright."

Lin Shen handed the bowl to Qin Yuenan, but he showed no signs of leaving. Instead, he moved a little closer to her.

This made Qin Yuenan, who was taking small sips of the honey water, a bit nervous, but she quickly collected herself.

’I’m in my own home. What is there to be afraid of?’

After the warm, sweet honey water settled in her stomach, the discomfort eased a little. She let out a soft sigh and asked quietly,

"Aren’t you leaving? It’s almost eleven."

"I don’t have work tomorrow, so I can go home whenever."

A mischievous smile played on Lin Shen’s lips.

"Besides, Nan, you still haven’t given me my reward."

"..."

Hearing this, Qin Yuenan continued to hold the bowl and drink her honey water, looking as adorable as an ostrich burying its head in the sand.

Lin Shen, however, wasn’t in a hurry. He just sat to the side and waited quietly.

After she finished, she rubbed the rim of the bowl with her thumb, hesitated for a moment, and then asked in a low voice,

"What kind of reward do you want?"

"Well..."

Lin Shen feigned contemplation for a moment, then suddenly leaned close to Qin Yuenan’s ear and whispered with a chuckle,

"Could you help me remember what happened the night before last, Nan? I’m having a little trouble recalling the details."

!?

As Lin Shen spoke from so close, Qin Yuenan’s body trembled, and she instinctively shied away.

Lin Shen’s voice was low and rich. His magnetic tone was like a potent, intoxicating drug, impossible to resist.

Especially for someone as inexperienced as Qin Yuenan.

Her breathing grew heavier, and her right hand subconsciously stroked her left upper arm. Her heart suddenly began to race, and her mind, which had just started to clear from the alcohol, grew hazy once more.

Seeing this, Lin Shen let out a soft sigh.

"Not possible? Then I’ll just be on my way."

"I never said it wasn’t!"

Qin Yuenan suddenly grabbed Lin Shen’s left forearm. Her eyes, usually so cool and indifferent, were now hazy and full of emotion.

She knew perfectly well "what had happened the night before last." The "memory" Lin Shen spoke of was merely an excuse.

Having figured out Lin Shen’s true intentions, Qin Yuenan summoned the greatest courage she’d ever had in her life, tilted back her delicate, pale neck, and kissed him with her eyes closed.

It was the same posture, even down to the trace of honey water lingering on the corner of her lips.

However, the feeling it gave Lin Shen this time was completely different from the last.

Last time, he had been the one to take the lead. Although Qin Yuenan had been very cooperative, something was still missing.

Now that she was the one initiating, the amorous atmosphere skyrocketed.

Lin Shen could now do as he pleased without restraint.

For instance, he could wrap his left arm around Qin Yuenan’s supple, slender waist, cup her slightly feverish cheek with his right hand, and lean in to taste the delicious sweetness on her lips.

And his efforts wouldn’t just be focused on her lips this time.

Feeling Lin Shen’s kiss, more domineering than the last, Qin Yuenan didn’t dislike it at all. On the contrary, she actively reciprocated.

Just as Zhao Jianing had said, she really liked this feeling.

Her mind was a complete blank; Qin Yuenan could no longer think straight.

Sensing that the ice queen in his arms was now putty in his hands, Lin Shen suddenly moved his right hand, slipped it under the bend of her knees, and lifted her onto his lap.

!?

The sudden movement startled Qin Yuenan. She instinctively threw her arms around Lin Shen’s neck and shot him a fierce glare.

"What are you doing?!"

"Tilting our heads is too tiring."

Lin Shen brushed aside the slightly messy strands of hair on Qin Yuenan’s forehead and continued to kiss her soft, dewy lips.

"It’s more comfortable to kiss this way."

It was just as Lin Shen had said; a moment ago, one of them had to lower their head while the other had to crane their neck back, which was indeed tiring.

Now that she was in his lap, her gaze was level with his. All it took was a look to bring them closer, and her arms, which had nowhere to go before, could now rest on his shoulders.

Of course, there were advantages to this, but there were also definite disadvantages.

Namely, Qin Yuenan had completely lost control.

Her hands were around Lin Shen’s neck and she was sitting on his thighs, leaving her torso completely exposed before him.

As if sensing Lin Shen’s roving hands, Qin Yuenan’s brow furrowed slightly. She escaped from his suffocating kiss and shot him a glare.

Although her gaze was as cold and indifferent as ever, a glistening layer of moisture now filmed her beautiful eyes.

It was obvious that Qin Yuenan had fallen into the web of passion Lin Shen had woven.

However, that didn’t stop her from questioning him.

"Do you just let your hands wander wherever they want?"

"I’m not doing it on purpose."

Lin Shen said with an innocent look on his face.

"You have to understand, it’s a subconscious action hardwired into a man’s genes from birth. Whenever we kiss, our hands start to wander. I can’t control it!"

"You think I’d believe you?"

"I can’t do anything if you don’t believe me."

Lin Shen spread his hands in a helpless gesture. He had thought this intimate moment with the ice queen would end here, and they would both go their separate ways.

But to his surprise, Qin Yuenan didn’t pull away. Instead, she actively tightened her arms around Lin Shen’s neck, drawing his face closer until the tips of their noses lightly touched.

Under the light, her moist, glistening lips parted slightly, and the soft words she spoke were laced with the scent of alcohol.

"I’ve had too much to drink today. I won’t remember anything you do."