Chapter 40

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“Then let’s go home,” Qi Shenbai said and moved to take the boxes from Xu Jiaojiao’s hands.

Xu Jiaojiao quickly avoided him. “No need, no need. They’re not heavy.”

Qi Shenbai’s brows furrowed, but he did not insist. Xu Jiaojiao looked gentle and friendly, but she always kept a safe distance from people she was not familiar with.

Xu Jiaojiao followed Qi Shenbai out of the bar. When they passed by the stairs, Xu Jiaojiao did not pay attention and missed a step. She lost control and was about to fall forward. Qi Shenbai quickly grabbed her arm and forcefully pulled her into his arms. His large palm firmly held the back of her head, as if he wanted to press her into his chest.

For a moment, the world seemed to have quietened down. Xu Jiaojiao’s heart was pounding, and the faint wooden fragrance of Qi Shenbai’s body spread out from the tip of her nose, enveloping her along with the evening breeze.

Qi Shenbai lowered his head and looked at the little head in his arms. His strong arms held her soft little body. She was hidden in his arms, so obedient that it made him want to ravage her.

Xu Jiaojiao was the first to react and took a step back. Qi Shenbai naturally let go of her, but the emptiness in his arms made him purse his thin lips.

“Thank you.” Xu Jiaojiao’s curly eyelashes trembled slightly. The moment she met Qi Shenbai’s eyes, she quickly lowered her head.

Qi Shenbai did not say anything. His gaze fell on the boxes on the ground. The things inside had fallen out, along with a few books. He strode forward with his slender legs and bent down to pick up the box before picking up the books again.

Xu Jiaojiao turned around and saw that Qi Shenbai’s hand was about to touch the erotic comics. She stopped him with a panicked expression. “No, don’t…”

Unfortunately, it was already too late. The wind mischievously blew open a page of the book. When Qi Shen’s fair fingers picked up the comic, he noticed that it was not an ordinary book. There were drawings of men and women entangled together in it, and sound effects to boot.

Xu Jiaojiao rushed down and snatched the comic back, hiding it behind her back. Her face was red as she said, “T-This isn’t mine. I’m keeping it for Luoluo.” After saying that, she licked her lips and looked at Qi Shenbai pitifully, as if she was asking him if he believed her.

Qi Shen’s eyes darkened without batting an eyelid. His gaze lingered on Xu Jiaojiao’s rosy lips for a moment before he nodded gently. “Okay.”

So he believed her? Xu Jiaojiao was in disbelief.

“But you’re still young. These things aren’t suitable for you. I’ll keep them for you first,” Qi Shenbai said slowly.

“Ah?” Xu Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment before she shook her head. “No need, no need. This isn’t mine…”

Unfortunately, Qi Shenbai’s attitude was firm and there was no room for negotiation. “Either I keep it safe, or I tell your brother.”

At the thought of Xu Zhengyang’s reaction when he saw the comic, Xu Jiaojiao decisively said, “Then you keep it!”

Qi Shenbai stretched out his hand in front of Xu Jiaojiao. Feeling embarrassed, Xu Jiaojiao slowly took out the comic. Qi Shenbai picked up the things on the ground and placed them in the box. As for the comics, he held them in his hand.

Xu Jiaojiao could not help but mutter, “I’m already 20 years old. It’s not a big deal even if I do read this stuff.” Her voice was very soft, but Qi Shen’s ears were pretty good, so he still heard her.

He turned to look at Xu Jiaojiao’s red face and said, “You don’t have to read this stuff.”

“Huh?” Xu Jiaojiao looked up.

Qi Shenbai’s voice was magnetic and gentle. “Someone will teach you in the future.”

He would teach her, all of it.

Xu Jiaojiao and Qi Shenbai returned to Qingshui Villa. She carried her suitcase back to her room, while Qi Shenbai brought the naughty comics to his bedroom.

As soon as Xu Jiaojiao put down her things, Su Luo called her. Naturally, she asked where Xu Jiaojiao had gone. Xu Jiaojiao apologized to her and told her to have fun. When Su Luo found out that Xu Jiaojiao and Qi Shenbai had gone back first, not only was she not angry, she was actually quite delighted. She kept telling Xu Jiaojiao to seize the opportunity and strive to win Qi Shenbai over as soon as possible, body and heart!

Xu Jiaojiao could not help but laugh. “Luoluo, did you drink too much? You’re spouting nonsense again!”

Su Luo said, “I can hold my liquor very well! I won’t get drunk even if I drink a thousand glasses!”

“Yes, yes. You’re the best, Miss Su! Just don’t drive tonight. Let the driver pick you up or call a designated driver.”

“Got it,” Su Luo replied and then said seriously, “Jiaojiao, happy birthday. I hope you’ll always be happy.”

Xu Jiaojiao felt a warmth in her heart as she nodded firmly.

Just as she hung up, there was a knock on the door. Xu Jiaojiao turned to look at the door. “Please come in.”

Qi Shenbai pushed open the door with a wooden tray in his hand.

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