Chapter 155: This is so explosive!

Whoosh...
A sudden gust of cool wind swept across.
As the saying goes, nature refuses to cooperate, and just like that, a light drizzle began to fall.

The fine, misty raindrops fell against her skin, leaving Qin Siyao practically frozen in place.

Her fair, long legs were dazzling against the backdrop of the open air. Speckled with tiny raindrops, crystal-clear water droplets trickled down her smooth shanks, unintentionally adding a touch of alluring charm. Fortunately, the car was parked in a rather secluded spot with hardly anyone around, and only Ling Qiu bore witness to this scene...

So...
This was truly the greatest misfortune among a fortunate few.
At least... for Qin Siyao, it was.

One second...
Two seconds...
Three seconds.

After a full three seconds of dead silence...
"Ahhhh!!—"

Qin Siyao's piercing shriek instantly echoed through the entire block.
Well, that ruined it. Originally, this corner was quite remote, and pedestrians in the distance wouldn't have paid attention to this side. But Qin Siyao's sudden scream instantly drew the curious glances of many passersby, who quickly approached to gawk.

"Tsk."

With lightning-fast reflexes and nimble agility, Ling Qiu flashed directly in front of Qin Siyao. He tore off his upper garment and used it to instantly cover the beautiful and seductive scenery of her lower half!

It was a good thing Ling Qiu was so fast; otherwise, Qin Siyao would have suffered an epic loss of face.
Therefore...
Qin Siyao's lovely Hello Kitty scenery from just moments ago...
Was seen by Ling Qiu alone.

"You... You pervert! You shameless... You..."
Qin Siyao was completely dazed!

Her face burned red like a monkey's backside. She knew that everything below her waist had been seen crystal-clear by Ling Qiu!
She wished the ground would open up and swallow her, yet Ling Qiu had suddenly rushed forward and pulled her into his arms!

Of course...
She also knew that Ling Qiu had embraced her solely to shield her exposed lower body...
But...
Qin Siyao bit her red lower lip so hard she nearly drew blood!

How she longed to push Ling Qiu away with all her might...
Yet she knew that if she pushed him away... she would expose herself all over again!

"What did I do?"
Ling Qiu looked completely innocent. "Blame the car door. I'm not the one who ripped your skirt off."

"You!..."

Qin Siyao suddenly realized she had no counter to that. Her face flushed crimson as she stammered, "You... Let me go!!"

Ling Qiu blinked. "Are you sure?"
As he spoke, he pretended to loosen his grip, and a fresh draft of cool air brushed against Qin Siyao's lower extremities.

"Eek! Don't let go!"
Qin Siyao shrieked.

Ling Qiu asked, "So, should I let go or not?"
"Don't you dare let go!"

Qin Siyao was fit to be tied, her complexion glowing a brilliant shade of red. An ineffable sense of grievance welled up inside her, yet she couldn't spit out a single word. She could only stare straight at Ling Qiu, glaring at him with eyes full of resentment.

Yet Ling Qiu merely maintained an indifferent, nonchalant expression, leaving Qin Siyao with nowhere to vent her overflowing fury.

Ling Qiu chuckled casually, "Do you still want to go find a repair shop now?"
"Find your big fat head!"

Qin Siyao bit her lip tightly and spat, "Looking like this, how am I supposed to go?!—If you want to go, you go!"

The rain grew heavier.
Ling Qiu smiled. "Even if we find a repair shop, someone still has to come out to fix the car. Where are you going to hide? You're only wrapped in my shirt right now; it's fine if you stay still, but the moment you move, you'll expose yourself again. Are you sure you want a second man other than me to see your legs?"

With a deadpan expression, Ling Qiu added earnestly, "Though to be honest, your legs aren't bad at all—fair and long. If someone catches a glimpse, they might even waive the repair fee for you."

"Ah, ah!—"
Qin Siyao was driving herself crazy. "Shameless, utterly shameless! Damn Ling Qiu!! I... Ah-choo!"

Mid-sentence, she sneezed abruptly.
Ling Qiu shook his head. "The rain is getting heavier, and you've caught a cold. Listen to me, let's find a hotel first."
"I won't!... Oh!"

Before Qin Siyao could protest further, Ling Qiu scooped her up in a horizontal bridal carry. To prevent her from exposing herself, one of his large hands pressed firmly against her lower backside. This wasn't taking advantage of her; it was necessary to secure the clothing tightly around her lower body and prevent any accidental exposure!

"Damn Ling Qiu, you..."
Qin Siyao still wanted to scold him, but strangely enough... under this physical contact, Qin Siyao suddenly felt a surging wave of heat spread through her entire body. It felt as though a kitten was scratching at her heart. Ling Qiu's large hand radiated a warmth that made her feel... cozy... yet at the same time, it brought a faint tingling sensation...

Her reprimand ended up sounding like a muffled grunt from deep within her throat... filled with an ambiguous, almost coquettish undertone...

To be fair...
After all, the spot where Ling Qiu's hand was currently resting and supporting was a forbidden zone for women, making it exceptionally sensitive.

Without further ado, Ling Qiu carried Qin Siyao in his arms, the garment wrapped tightly around her, and walked straight into a hotel across the street.
Passersby cast curious, strange glances their way.

Qin Siyao's face flushed a deep beet-red, dying of embarrassment. She buried her head firmly into Ling Qiu's chest, refusing to let anyone see her face.

...

Finally, the room was secured, the door locked, and Ling Qiu unceremoniously dumped Qin Siyao onto the soft, plush bed!

Qin Siyao's body bounced against the mattress, and the clothing wrapped around her lower half momentarily shifted open. Seizing the fraction of a second before that Hello Kitty reappeared before Ling Qiu's eyes, a blushing Qin Siyao snatched up the duvet and wrapped it tightly around herself!

Ling Qiu looked at her with a cheerful smile. "I'm going out to buy some cold medicine, and I'll pick up a skirt for you while I'm at it. It's raining outside, so don't run around. Wait for me to get back."

Qin Siyao bit her lip, her face still flushed. Since she was already checked into the hotel, what else could she do?
"Wait!"

Just as Ling Qiu was about to push the door open and leave, Qin Siyao suddenly called out to him.
"What is it now?"
Qin Siyao pursed her lips. "I want some hot cocoa..."

Ling Qiu smiled. "Got it."
"Mmh~~~"
Qin Siyao nodded.

Click.

Qin Siyao sneezed again with an "Ah-choo," rubbing her nose. Her face remained flushed, though whether it was due to her sudden cold or the memory of being touched—no, practically grabbed—in that specific spot by Ling Qiu... remained unclear.

Calming down a little, she couldn't help but feel... that she had reacted a bit too violently just now...
Truly, if Ling Qiu hadn't reacted so quickly...
She probably would have embarrassed herself to the ends of the earth today!

Besides, upon closer reflection, Ling Qiu really hadn't been trying to take advantage of her; he was only protecting her from a second exposure, which was why he had no choice but to support her in that area...

...

At this very moment.
Not far from the hotel entrance, a black Mercedes-Benz business van was parked by the roadside.

Father and son Cheng Gong and Cheng Qiang sat inside.
They had just arrived and witnessed Ling Qiu carrying Qin Siyao into the hotel.

"That Ling Qiu... looked like he was carrying Qin Siyao into the hotel just now, didn't he?"
"Judging by the looks of it, Dad, does that mean we don't even need to lend a helping hand?"
"Did you take pictures?"

"Yeah! I took them! Even though Qin Siyao's face isn't clearly visible... Ling Qiu's face is captured crystal-clear! If Wu Hangtao sees these photos, he'll definitely recognize him! Plus, Qin Siyao's temperament and figure are unmatched by ordinary women; you can tell it's her at a glance!"
"Very good! To ensure nothing goes wrong, we still need to add a little spice."

Cheng Gong said earnestly, "After all, there's still a status gap between the two of them. What if Ling Qiu gets cold feet at the crucial moment?——Huh? Isn't that Ling Qiu?"

At that moment, they spotted Ling Qiu walking out of the hotel and heading straight into a coffee shop downstairs.
"Is he going to buy coffee?"

Cheng Qiang grinned widely and pulled a packet of medicinal powder from his pocket. "Hehehe... I was just worrying about how to administer this strong dose! Now it's perfect... Dad's gonna add three extra spoonfuls of sugar to your coffee!!"