Free Web NovelChapter 603: Chapter 601: Xue Yang, You’re So Bad
"Xue Yang, you’re so infuriating," Lin Xi pouted, pouncing on him and giving his collarbone a good bite.
A faint, sharp pain spread from the spot. Yet, Xue Yang wasn’t annoyed in the slightest. Instead, with an almost doting gesture, he gently patted Lin Xi’s bottom, which her movement made all the more pert. A playful smile touched his lips as he spoke with gentle admonishment, "You don’t even have the strength to bite properly, yet you’re still talking about losing weight. You don’t need to, understand?"
Lin Xi’s reply was muffled and tinged with embarrassment. "Who says I have no strength?" she muttered, as if trying to defend herself. "I was just..." She stopped mid-sentence, suddenly realizing her words were only making things worse, so she fell silent.
"Just what?" Xue Yang chuckled.
"I..." Lin Xi’s eyes flickered. She finally conceded defeat, relaxing the lips that had been clamped down on his skin.
A small, distinct bite mark was now visible on Xue Yang’s collarbone. Next to it clung a few strands of her silvery hair, left behind inadvertently, shimmering with a soft luster. The sight made Lin Xi feel a pang of guilt. If I weren’t afraid of actually hurting him, I would have taught him a real lesson.
But even without her saying it, Xue Yang could guess. He curled his lips slightly. "Were you afraid of hurting me?"
Lin Xi’s gaze grew even more evasive. A faint blush colored her cheeks as she said stubbornly, "Who... who’s afraid? I was just worried I’d hurt my teeth." With that, she turned her head away, refusing to look at him.
"Really not afraid?" Xue Yang asked softly, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Hearing this, Lin Xi shot him a mock-ferocious glare, but the corners of her mouth betrayed her by twitching upward. "Hmph, say that one more time and I really will bite you."
Xue Yang was unfazed. In fact, he leaned in closer, his eyes full of adoration and playful provocation. "Alright, then. Bite me."
"You said it, so don’t you regret it!" Before the words had even left her lips, she swooped toward him like a nimble swallow. This time, she used more force than usual, as if trying to vent all her petty frustrations into this one bite.
A soft, restrained groan escaped Xue Yang’s lips.
Lin Xi’s heart clenched, and she immediately let go, her face etched with anxiety. "What’s wrong? Did I bite too hard?" She carefully inspected the bite mark. I clearly didn’t use that much strength. How could I have hurt him?
"It’s not that..." Xue Yang’s voice was laced with amusement. He slowly lifted his head, his slightly flushed eyes glinting with a strange light as he stared intently at her.
Lin Xi’s heart skipped a beat. She knew that look all too well—it was Xue Yang’s signature gentle trap, reserved for her alone.
She instinctively tried to pull back, but he was quicker. His right hand had already snaked around her slender thigh, and with a gentle lift, he swept her up into his arms.
Lin Xi cried out in surprise before being gently enfolded in his embrace, the distance between them closing in an instant.
Outside the villa, all was quiet. Auntie Shen had finished tidying the kitchen and had discreetly returned to her room. The snow had stopped falling at some point, leaving behind a world draped in silver, punctuated only by occasional peals of joyous laughter. A breeze rustled the snow-laden branches, and a few snowflakes danced down like elves, finally settling lightly on the waiting lawn.
Back in the warmth of their room, the two of them shared a smile. Their room faced the distant snow-capped mountains. As night descended, the peaks shimmered with a mesmerizing silvery light under the moon, like a castle from a dream, utterly enchanting. On this tranquil and harmonious night, they felt as if they were a world away from everything else, wishing only to bask in this blissful time that was theirs alone.
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On the spacious, soft bed, Lin Xi nestled against Xue Yang’s chest, the two of them sharing a moment of quiet warmth. Outside the window, the gleaming white mountains appeared even more sacred under the moonlight, cloaking the silent night in a mysterious veil.
"Xue Yang, do you remember our first time at the ski resort?" Lin Xi’s voice was soft and nostalgic. Her gaze drifted past the window, as if traveling through time back to that day of danger and challenge.
Hearing her, Xue Yang’s lips curved into a tender smile. He gently toyed with a lock of her hair, his movements full of affection. "Of course, I remember." I will never forget that scene for the rest of my life.
Lin Xi’s gaze grew deeper as she continued, "Back then, I often found myself pondering the meaning of life, and I had this inexplicable fear of death. But when I was buried under the snow, that fear was instantly replaced by an overwhelming will to survive. I realized we had only just met, and our future was so long. How could I just give up so easily? Fortunately, we were rescued." fɾēewebnσveℓ.com
Every time she thought about it, Lin Xi felt incredibly lucky. And because of that luck, she cherished every day that followed all the more.
Just then, Xue Yang suddenly rolled over, pulling her even tighter into his embrace. His voice held a teasing, affectionate tone. "It seems my Xiao Xi still has the energy to let her mind wander. Does that mean I need to work even harder tonight to make sure you’re truly tired out?"
Lin Xi’s cheeks flushed red at his words. She playfully thumped his chest, complaining, "Ah... you’re always like this!" However, the smile in her eyes betrayed the sweetness and happiness in her heart.
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The next morning, as the first ray of sunlight crept into the room, Lin Xi slowly opened her eyes to find the space beside her empty. Xue Yang had already left for work, a routine she had long grown accustomed to.
Right on cue, Auntie Shen pushed the door open, carrying a tray with a colorful and fragrant breakfast, which she placed before Lin Xi with a beaming smile.
Just as she finished eating, Si Wen arrived.
"Si Wen, perfect timing!" Lin Xi greeted her with a laugh, her eyes twinkling with joy.
Si Wen took off her heavy coat, asking apologetically, "Did I interrupt you two?"
Lin Xi quickly waved her hand. "Not at all. Xue Yang left early this morning." Afterward, Lin Xi took Si Wen’s hand and led her toward the sunroom. There, warm sunlight streamed through the glass, filling the space, while the snowy landscape unfolded outside like a breathtaking painting.
Gazing at the view, Si Wen suddenly blurted out, "Xiao Xi, let’s go skiing!"
Lin Xi’s expression fell. "Are you crazy? You haven’t even recovered yet and you’re already thinking about going out to play. You’re not allowed to go anywhere for a while."
Si Wen stuck out her tongue, looking a little dejected. "Then when can we go?"
Lin Xi sighed softly and poured her a steaming cup of hot water. "It won’t be too late to go once you’ve fully recovered."
