Chapter 336: Almost Captured by You

"Nana, good morning."

For some reason, when this simple greeting from Qin Jian reached her ears, Hu Liena suddenly felt a sourness in her nose, and a few tears quietly began to glisten in her eyes.

This indescribable touch filled her heart; it was an experience she had never had before.

So... the affection of being treated with sincerity could really be this wonderful...

She closed her eyes slightly and held back those tears.

When she opened them again, she smiled gently, innocent and beautiful.

"Qin Jian... good morning..."

She said with a smile.

A faint smile appeared on Qin Jian's face.

He slowly reached out a hand: "Come out quickly, don't stifle yourself."

Hu Liena gently reached out and placed her hand in Qin Jian's palm.

Qin Jian took the opportunity to pull slightly, slowly drawing Hu Liena out from the tree hollow.

"Ugh..."

Having just come out and preparing to stand, Hu Liena's legs suddenly went weak, and she tilted forward.

Qin Jian caught her in his arms just in time, holding her tightly.

"What? Acting spoiled right after waking up?" He laughed in a low voice by her ear.

"It's... it's not..."

Hu Liena's cheeks were slightly warm: "I stood up too fast, I'm a bit dizzy... eh?"

She suddenly sniffed: "What is that smell? So fragrant!"

Hu Liena couldn't help but drill out of Qin Jian's arms, look behind him, and then she was slightly surprised: "What is this?"

She actually saw a large stew pot set up under the tree, the lid perforated, white steam gushing out, making a "hissing" sound.

"This, it's Steam Pot Chicken..."

Qin Jian stepped forward and squatted down, using soil to extinguish the flames.

"I caught the chicken on the other side of the mountain, but it's not good to eat greasy food first thing in the morning, so I changed the method to nourish you."

He took a towel from his Soul Guidance Device, covered the pot lid, and lifted it open.

Instantly, a rich aroma rushed to her nose, and Hu Liena felt her stomach growling instantly.

"Here, for you."

Qin Jian took a small bowl, filled it, and handed it to her.

Hu Liena couldn't wait to take it and was about to eat, but was stopped by Qin Jian: "Careful, it's hot, blow on it before eating."

"Oh..."

She responded in a low voice, slowed her Speed, and began to eat slowly.

As a result... the faster she ate...

A few minutes later, it was gone.

"Uh, that, Qin Jian, can you give me another bowl?" Hu Liena said, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"I suppose I can..."

Qin Jian had a teasing smile on his face: "But you have to beg me!"

"Beg you?"

Could such a thing stump the little fox?

Hu Liena blinked her large eyes, suddenly withdrew her expression, and then put on a pitiful look.

She reached out her free little hand to tug at the corner of Qin Jian's clothes and said coaxingly: "Please, give me another bowl, won't you, Brother Qin Jian?"

"Uh..."

Qin Jian's scalp went numb, and he got goosebumps all over, hurriedly taking her bowl: "Alright, alright, stop begging, I'll give it to you, won't I?"

Hu Liena withdrew her little hand, smiled sweetly, and said: "What's wrong? Wasn't it Young Master Qin who wanted this young lady to beg you?"

When it came to the ability to counter-flirt, the little fox could leave her Pope teacher ten streets behind.

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare, it's too terrifying, just go eat your food."

Qin Jian quickly shoved the bowl back into her hands.

Hu Liena took it, lowered her head, and just as she was about to eat, she suddenly looked up: "What about you? Why aren't you eating?"

Qin Jian looked at her and blinked: "Because washing dishes is very troublesome."

"Washing dishes?"

Hu Liena revealed a fox's confusion, a true look of suspicion.

"Because washing dishes is very troublesome, it's better to just use one bowl..."

Qin Jian pointed to the bowl in her hand and said: "I plan to use the same bowl as you to eat."

Hu Liena... froze.

"You can even turn eating breakfast into a game..."

With the same routine, she had been heavily flirted with again first thing in the morning; this man was truly a formidable rival!

In the process of exchanging bowls like this, the two of them ate this breakfast with infinite charm.

"Are you still staying here during the day today?" Qin Jian asked while tidying up the bowls and chopsticks.

Hu Liena silently watched him busy about, her gaze soft, her heart feeling tender.

"No, I've rested well now, and it's time to go do what I need to do..."

She smoothed the hair by her ear, lifted her gaze, and looked into the depths of the canyon, cold light flickering in her eyes: "Those few bastards' factions, I want to slowly, completely eradicate them all!"

At this moment, Qin Jian tidied up and stood up, his Sixth Soul Ring flickering as a pair of Sword Wings unfolded from behind him.

"Very well, it is time for me to attend to my own business..."

He turned his head and smiled slightly: "Then goodbye for now, Nana."

Hu Liena was stunned, then could not help but step forward, reaching out to grab his wrist, her face showing clear reluctance: "You... are you leaving right now?"

Seeing this inadvertently revealed side of her as a young woman, Qin Jian was also somewhat struck by her beauty.

He nodded, took her hand in his, and said gently: "I also have to go do what I promised your teacher; otherwise, when she comes again and finds that I have been with you every day without doing any real work, she will tear both of us apart."

As Hu Liena listened, her cheeks began to burn.

Because Qin Jian's words implied as if they were having an affair behind Bibi Dong's back, which made her feel both nervous and a flutter of excitement in her heart.

What exactly was this indescribable, forbidden temptation... why did it feel so... thrilling?

"You... go ahead..."

Hu Liena said in a low voice.

But when Qin Jian turned to leave, she could not help but grab his wrist again: "Will you, will you come to see me again?"

Qin Jian turned back and smiled, but said nothing; with a flap of his Sword Wings, he vanished from the spot instantly.

"To think he wouldn't tell me, hateful man..."

Hu Liena pouted, feeling anxious and restless for the entire day.

Thus she knew that in this game, she had once again fallen into the inferior position...

Qin Jian not telling her was, of course, a deliberate attempt to lower her expectations.

Because the feeling of a surprise can only be obtained when the situation exceeds expectations.

If he had told her in advance, then his arrival would just meet expectations, and not coming would fail them, which would only make her unhappy.

But if he did not say whether he would come or not, then Hu Liena would not have such high expectations, and once he appeared, it would exceed expectations and bring a great surprise.

This is called expectation management...

Therefore, when Hu Liena returned to her residence that evening and saw Qin Jian standing under the tree, smiling at her just as before, that moment was truly like a ray of sunlight shining into the little fox spirit's heart.

"You're back..."

The moment Qin Jian spoke with a light laugh, the joy that surged from the bottom of her heart was so overwhelming that Hu Liena found it hard to believe.

So she, who had always been most skilled at Charm, would also have a day where she felt so restless and so deeply concerned for one person?

"You guy, do you like playing with my emotions that much?"

Hu Liena walked forward with a sway of her willow-like waist, speaking words of annoyance, but her entire face seemed to bloom, unable to hide the joy surging from within her heart.

Qin Jian reached out both hands, pulling her body as she leaned in close into his embrace.

He whispered softly by the little fox's ear: "It's not that I like playing with your emotions, it's just that I'm afraid if I don't, I won't be able to see the most heart-stirring Nana..."

"You don't even know, the way you are now... how moving you are... how... lovable..."

Hu Liena leaned into his embrace, slowly closing her eyes, murmuring: "Really... I am about to be captured by you..."

And... I am even doing it willingly.

This is a man who makes one unable to stop...

Thanks to book friend 【An Ye Gui Mei】 for the 3000 coin tip!

(End of this chapter)