Сhaptеr 24: Lооks Sо Sоft, I Want to Bitе
Qiаo Zhiyаng: “!”
Her brеаthing grеw slightlу еrrаtic, hеr еntirе faсe flushеd with a vivid blush, and еvеn her nеck tingеd with а nеrvous rеd huе.
Angrу fасе
Nо wау…
Hоw cоuld thе words she blurted out withоut thinking be tаken sеriоuslу!
Nо!
She had tо take thеm bасk!
Еven if thе reаl world didn’t havе а “rесаll” functiоn, as long as hеr соnviсtiоn was strong enоugh, it mеаnt that sоmething nоnexistеnt соuld еxist.
Roundеd uр, it was as if shе had sucсеssfullу rеcаllеd them!
Cen Zhou looked аt the Littlе Lаmb, whо sееmed еager to hidе hersеlf in the сreviсes of the car, and his refined brows and eyes couldn’t help but curve with a hint of delight.
The Little Lamb was so easily flustered.
If he, the wicked wolf, couldn’t hold back and did something even more outrageous to her in the future, would she cry out loud?
“What should I do?”
Cen Zhou’s phoenix eyes held a smile, his entire being exuding an air of noble restraint. “Your brother is almost thirty and has never been touched by a woman. You’re the first.”
“So, Little Zhiyang, tell me…”
While the girl’s thoughts were still floating, the man’s warm breath suddenly fell upon her again.
He leaned closer, narrowing the distance between them. His clear, low, and mellow voice brushed damply against the tip of her ear, his expression as gentle and refined as ever. “Shouldn’t you take responsibility? Hmm?”
Qiao Zhiyang’s heart raced wildly.
His voice had always been deep and magnetic, and every time he leaned in to whisper in her ear, it felt like a top-tier voice actor was expertly seducing and igniting a flame.
Qiao Zhiyang couldn’t help but tighten her fingers slightly.
Her already flushed earlobes were successfully lured into a tingling, numbing sensation.
Ugh!
This topic couldn’t continue any further!
Otherwise, she was going to explode!
The Little Lamb, her heart pounding wildly, only wanted this topic to be quickly brushed aside. Without a second thought, she nodded eagerly, “Alright, I’ll take responsibility!”
Cen Zhou’s lips curved imperceptibly.
Suppressing the darkness in his eyes, his tone remained gentle and refined, revealing not a hint of mischief. “Really?”
The inexperienced Little Lamb had no idea—
Making a promise to a cunning big bad wolf meant you absolutely had to keep your word, with no room for regret.
Qiao Zhiyang met the man’s elegant and gentle gaze, suspecting nothing, and nodded again, feeling dazed. “Really.”
Cen Zhou’s brows lifted slightly, the smile in his eyes deepening.
Gazing at the Little Lamb, who was unknowingly falling into his trap, his refined face subtly rippled with meaningful intent. “Good, your brother will remember that.”
The car fell silent once more.
Qiao Zhiyang looked out the window, her heartbeat not yet fully settled.
The sensation of those firm, well-defined abs still lingered in her palm.
Growing warmer and hotter with every passing moment.
Qiao Zhiyang’s earlobes were practically burning red.
She couldn’t keep thinking about this!
She had to distract herself with something else!
Suddenly, the memory of what she had agreed to without thinking, just to change the subject earlier, popped into her mind.
—“So, Little Zhiyang, shouldn’t you take responsibility?”
—“Alright, I’ll take responsibility!”
Qiao Zhiyang: ?
Her eyelashes fluttered lightly, and she held her breath for a moment.
Only then did the entire lamb belatedly realize.
Holy crap!
What had she just agreed to in the heat of the moment?!
Take responsibility?
How was she supposed to take responsibility, ahhh T_T!!
Qiao Zhiyang’s expression went blank, feeling the temperature of her earlobes rise even higher.
Stay calm.
Don’t overthink it.
Mr. Cen must just be teasing her again.It must be because the earlier incident was too awkward, so he used this teasing way to ease the atmosphere.
Yes, that must be it!
So there’s no need to take it seriously.
After a round of self-persuasion, the Little Lamb, who had been filled with tension just moments ago, gradually relaxed.
She even unconsciously raised her favorability points for a certain cunning big bad wolf.
Sitting beside her, Cen Zhou crossed his legs slightly, his posture lazy and relaxed.
He looked every bit the image of a gentle, refined nobleman.
His gaze remained fixed on the girl, intense yet profound.
The quietly seated girl had regained her composure, but the shyness lingering on her thin, delicate ears had yet to fade.
In the dimly lit car, they glowed with an enticing, delicious shade of pink.
Cen Zhou’s throat tightened.
The dark tide in his eyes almost surged forth.
Some base, dark thoughts quietly grew, invisibly coiling around the girl beside him.
Ah…
She looks so soft.
I want to bite.
Like a wicked wolf lurking in the shadows, staring at its prey, his pupils glistened with a wet, covetous aggression.
Unaware, Qiao Zhiyang turned her head.
The man beside her had already calmly concealed the darkness in his eyes, his noble and refined demeanor revealing nothing unusual.
Meeting the girl’s clear, bright eyes, Cen Zhou curved his thin lips slightly and suddenly said, “Little Zhiyang, do you have time recently? Your brother wants to ask you for a favor.”
Qiao Zhiyang was slightly taken aback.
Then, her delicate, pure yet alluring face lit up with a serious expression. “Of course, please go ahead.”
“Next month, I’ve been invited to a charity banquet, but my fashion designer suddenly had an urgent matter and can’t return for now.”
Cen Zhou lowered his dark lashes, his slightly curved phoenix eyes gazing gently, plotting a subtle temptation. “So, I wonder if your brother has the honor of asking my little designer to tailor a suit suitable for the banquet for me?”
Xu Kang, who had been secretly eavesdropping from the front: ?
What “designer suddenly had an urgent matter”? Clearly, a certain scheming, cunning old man had refused the designer early in the morning.
He even made him turn down custom invitations from various high-end luxury brands.
Tsk.
An old man deceiving an innocent young girl to achieve his goal.
How shameless!
In the back, Qiao Zhiyang also blinked in surprise.
Given Mr. Cen’s prestige in Jingbei, even if one fashion designer was unavailable, many high-level designers would be lining up for him to choose from.
But why would he choose someone like her, a nobody with no reputation at all?
Could it be because she was Cen Jinhuan’s good friend…?
Qiao Zhiyang couldn’t help but feel a bit downcast.
Mr. Cen had helped her so much, and she had promised to repay him.
But could she really do it?
Qiao Zhiyang had grown up in a highly oppressive environment.
Whenever she encountered something she wasn’t 100% sure she could do well, she would instinctively feel that her abilities were too lacking to handle it.
“Third Brother, I really want to help you, but…”
She lowered her head, clenched her fingers, and her voice grew soft. “But my skills aren’t good enough, and I’ve only designed cheongsams before, never men’s clothing. I’m afraid I can’t do it…”
Feeling somewhat upset.
Qiao Zhiyang pursed her lips, lowering her head even further.
Mr. Cen had helped her so much, yet she couldn’t even lend a hand.
If only she were more capable.
Just as she was filled with disappointment, a clear, low, magnetic voice slowly sounded.”Little Zhiyang, don’t easily deny your own abilities.”
Cen Zhou gazed steadily at her, his refined and handsome features filled with seriousness. “In my eyes, your abilities hold limitless potential and are incredibly precious.”
It was as if he possessed magic that could see through her inner thoughts.
He paused slightly, then suddenly said, “Actually, when I said that designer suddenly had something come up, I was lying to you.”
“Huh?” Qiao Zhiyang abruptly looked up at him.
Meeting her surprised gaze, Cen Zhou’s lips curved slightly. “Because from the very beginning, the best designer in my mind has always been my little Zhiyang.”
“So I didn’t ask for your help just because you’re Cen Jinhuan’s friend, nor did I casually think you could design.”
“Rather, I’ve known all along that your abilities hold astonishing, limitless possibilities like the universe.”
“I’ve never regretted being the first astronaut to explore the universe.”
He patiently taught her in a mature, gentle manner, “So before things reach their final outcome, don’t easily deny yourself. Learn to say ‘I can do it,’ not ‘I’m afraid I can’t.'”
“Even if others doubt your abilities, I will always be proud of you.”
Qiao Zhiyang’s breath caught slightly.
Every time she fell into the bad mood of self-doubt, he could use his mature, patient way to dissolve all her tension and unease.
She quietly watched him, her eyes shimmering with light.
Her trembling heart felt as if gently brushed by a spring breeze.
The seed buried deep within quietly sprouted a tiny bud.
“Third Brother.”
Qiao Zhiyang looked at him with bright, shining eyes. “You really are like Little Ding Dang.”
“Hmm?” Cen Zhou chuckled softly. “Little Ding Dang?”
She explained with a smile, “It’s actually also called Doraemon. Because of different translations, in our Hong Kong, we’re used to calling it Little Ding Dang.”
Hearing this, Cen Zhou’s lips curved slightly.
His phoenix eyes curved. “I see. So why do you suddenly think I’m like Little Ding Dang?”
“Because whenever the main character encounters difficulties, it always takes out tools to help him in time. Just like whenever I face problems or have negative emotions, you always guide me in time, just like Little Ding Dang.”
Qiao Zhiyang’s upturned eye corners traced a bright, captivating arc. “So I think you’re very much like my Little Ding Dang.”
Mine.
As the last syllable fell.
She froze for a moment, her face suddenly flushing crimson.
Ahhhh what strange thing did she say again?!
Wuwuwu where’s a hole?
Let her crawl in quickly TvT!
Cen Zhou watched the Little Lamb who wanted to hide herself in the car crevice again, and couldn’t help but let out a low, pleasant chuckle.
His deep gaze fixed on her, rippling with indulgent tenderness. “Mm, I’m yours.”