Chapter 2303: Love and Chaos: System Showdown 27

The door of the tea room closed softly behind him, shutting out the faint clamor from the hallway.

The light suddenly dimmed; only a sliver of afternoon sunlight, sliced into fine golden threads, leaked through the gaps of the heavy wooden blinds, and the air floated with the mellow aroma of aged tea cakes and the warm, moist scent of the wooden furniture.

Jin Chen firmly gripped You Le'an's waist from behind and gently pressed him against the door panel.

They were so close that their breaths could be heard.

"You…" You Le'an had just opened his lips when the following words were blocked by a kiss with a soft, warm touch.

His long lashes trembled, and he almost instantly lost himself.

That kiss, carrying the patience of grinding, lightly pressed against his lip corner.

As it deepened and turned, with their lips rubbing, an indescribable tingling sensation, like tiny electric currents, surged from their joined lips and teeth throughout his body, striking straight at his heart.

You Le'an felt as if all his strength had been drained, only his heart beating uncontrollably in his chest.

What system, what mission—all were flung to the clouds beyond.

The instinctive flutter made him almost unconsciously lift his hand, with a hint of clumsy reliance, climbing onto Jin Chen's broad shoulders, his fingers unconsciously gripping.

Their breaths grew scorching and tangled.

Jin Chen's kiss gradually moved downward, carrying a scorching heat, lingering over his sensitive lip corner, chin, and finally landing on the faintly pulsing carotid artery on his neck, provoking a more intense shudder.

"Mm…"

You Le'an went limp all over from this affectionate teasing, couldn't help but turn his head, trying to escape the heart-racing sensation, yet his cheek rubbed affectionately against Jin Chen's warm cheek.

He panted rapidly, his voice unconsciously sweet, and taking the gap between breaths, he mumbled a protest.

"Wait, I still have something… I want to ask you."

Jin Chen's movements finally stopped.

He slightly withdrew, forehead pressing against You Le'an's forehead, their breaths equally scorching.

In the darkness, he gave a low laugh, his breath brushing over You Le'an's heated ear, tinged with indulgent helplessness.

"Okay."

With a soft click, the warm yellow wall lamp overhead was switched on by Jin Chen.

Soft light poured down, dispelling the corner's gloom and clearly reflecting their current appearance.

You Le'an's cheeks were crimson, his lips slightly red and swollen from the kiss, his eyes holding shimmering watery light, and the hand clinging to Jin Chen's shoulder had not yet let go.

Jin Chen took his somewhat limp hand and walked to the nearby sofa to sit down.

The sofa was wide and soft, yet You Le'an felt it lacked the sense of security he had when tightly embraced in the dim doorway just moments before.

He had barely sat down when his body unconsciously leaned toward Jin Chen, eventually half of him nestling into the embrace, forehead against his shoulder, drawing in warmth and breath.

"I heard them say," You Le'an's muffled voice came from Jin Chen's shoulder, laced with grievance and lingering fear.

"They said you were going to marry someone else… Is that true?"

He asked cautiously, his fingers unconsciously picking at the tie on Jin Chen's shirt.

Jin Chen lowered his gaze to the fluffy head in his arms, felt the body's tension, and pulled him closer.

His tone was light, even tinged with a teasing smile.

"Huh? Yeah."

You Le'an's body tensed abruptly.

He suddenly lifted his head, his eyes filled with shock, hurt, and disbelief, mist rising and the corners of his eyes quickly reddening.

As if a bucket of ice water had been poured over him, the recent amorous warmth instantly froze into icy shards, his voice taking on a sobbing tone.

"Then why did you still kiss me?! You…"

Seeing the tears about to spill, Jin Chen's smile deepened in his eyes; he raised his hand, his warm fingertips gently brushing over You Le'an's moist eye corners, the motion tender.

His voice was low and pleasant, carrying a knowing teasing.

"Fool."

He paused, looking at You Le'an's dazed expression, then slowly uttered the rest.

"The marriage partner is you, our Young Master You."

You Le'an:!!!

You Le'an's mind felt like fireworks had exploded.

All his grievance and sorrow were instantly washed clean by this sudden remark.

He stared blankly at Jin Chen's smiling eyes, seeing only his own reflection in the depths—gentleness and steadfastness.

"... Is it me?"

He murmured the repetition, his expression bewildered yet adorable, as if struck dumb by a stuffed pastry.

The next second, an indescribable joy surged up, his heart steeped in warm honey, sweet to the point of bursting.

Yet the lingering resentment that had just been soothed had not completely faded.

You Le'an pouted, then lunged forward, actively pressing his lips to Jin Chen's.

This time it was no longer a fleeting taste.

He was like a chick that had finally found its nest, eagerly and clumsily affectionate, pursuing the breath that made him feel at ease.

Jin Chen gladly accepted his wife's enthusiasm and deepened the kiss.

【Villain Heartthrob Value detected +13, total 70!】

After the kiss ended, You Le'an's breath grew even more unsteady, his cheeks reddening to the point of almost dripping blood.

He felt dizzy from happiness, straddling Jin Chen's sturdy thigh, his whole body snugly pressed into the embrace, arms locked tightly around the neck, his scorching cheek buried in the neck's crook.

A feeling of unprecedented, total reliance and joy, like a kitten purring.

"I like you." You Le'an said.

Jin Chen tightened the arms wrapped around You Le'an's waist and back, pulling him deeper into the embrace, his chin lightly resting on the top of his head, his eyes brimming with tenderness and contentment.

Outside the window the sunlight was just right; inside, the tea fragrance curled gently.

Then, do we want to marry? Do I have this honor? Our Young Master You hasn't given a definite answer yet.

Jin Chen said teasingly.

You Le'an suddenly lifted his head from his embrace, blinked, and his eyes brimmed with undisguised joy.

Yes, it can only be you.

His voice was soft, yet each word was clear, as if he were making a vow.

After speaking, he felt it too blunt, hastily burying his face again in Jin Chen's neck, his nose brushing against the prominent Adam's apple.

You agreed so easily?

Jin Chen teased him on purpose, his finger twirling the curl that sprang up at the back of his head, asking, "No betrothal gifts, no discussing terms?"

You Le'an lifted his head again at the words, his eyes fierce: "Who cares about those?"

He paused, then suddenly seemed to recall something, his fingers grabbing Jin Chen's tie.

It's you… you deliberately angered me, didn't you plan this all along?

Jin Chen chuckled low, then leaned down and kissed his nose.

After all, we did share a bed, so… I ought to take responsibility for Young Master You, right?

You Le'an: "……"

What the heck, saying it as if we really "slept together".

It's too late to regret now," Jin Chen said. "The seal has been stamped."

You Le'an blushed and moved to cover his mouth, but Jin Chen seized the moment and kissed his palm.

The warm touch made his fingertips tremble, his heart pounding as if it would burst from his chest.

You Le'an suddenly recalled the mission posted after the system was altered.

He deliberately misunderstood it as a quest to win over Jin Chen.

Looking back now, I really don't know who ended up conquering whom.