Your First Kiss Was With Me!
6: Chapter 6: Stealing Hu Tao’s First Kiss!
Your First Kiss Was With Me!
“Put me down!
This director is going back to subdue that monster!” At the foot of Wuwang Hill, Hu Tao used every ounce of strength she had, struggling violently in Chen Mo’s arms.
As the seventy-seventh Director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, how could she simply stand by and choose to flee when she knew that an Abyssal evil might endanger Liyue?
Besides, as a girl, being held so ambiguously in a bridal carry by a grown man while he dashed around in the wilderness was more than enough to make her feel both embarrassed and furious.
Even if that person was someone she had grown up with since childhood, it still would not do.
“In your current state, you couldn’t even catch up to Qiqi, and you still want to go subdue an Abyss Herald?” The more Hu Tao struggled, the tighter Chen Mo held her.
Their skin pressed closely together, and the friction caused by his running was unavoidable.
That scorching warmth, mixed with a sense of shame, flooded her mind like an overflowing river, completely washing away Hu Tao’s thoughts.
The young girl, stirred by the awkward tension of youth, blushed all the way to the tips of her ears.
Whether it was Chen Mo’s scolding or her current posture, both made the young director feel utterly embarrassed and irritated.
Had she known this would happen, she should have worn long socks before going out today!
“Th-then at least put this director down first!
I can walk on my own!” Chen Mo gradually slowed his pace.
Indeed, this position was a little too intimate.
He was just about to put Hu Tao down when he noticed the system list to the side.
Her affection score was sitting at a glaring 79.
It was actually only one step away from 80!
Before her small feet could touch the ground, Chen Mo supported Hu Tao’s thighs again and lifted her back into the air.
“Y-you… What are you doing now!?
Didn’t you say you were going to put this director down?” Chen Mo quietly stared at Hu Tao’s pretty face, flushed red from anger, as an astonishing guess surfaced in his mind.
Could it be that Hu Tao was actually the type of little tsundere who said no with her mouth, but was honest in her heart?
Looking at the girl pouting in his arms, Chen Mo fell into a brief silence.
After dealing with the Fatui, Hu Tao’s affection had still been the same as at the beginning — only 75.
After that, he had been focused entirely on handling the Abyss Herald and had not paid attention to any changes in affection.
As for the reason it had increased by 4 points, Chen Mo could not think of anything other than the ambiguous posture they were currently maintaining.
He did not know the Abyss Herald’s current movements.
In order to unlock a new Stand as quickly as possible and deal with that monster, Chen Mo made a decision that went against his ancestors.
Since little Hu Tao was saying one thing but thinking another, and since she liked this tense and thrilling feeling, then he might as well just… Kiss her!
Chen Mo’s movement came far too suddenly, without even the slightest warning.
Her plum-blossom pupils rapidly widened.
Feeling the moist warmth at the corner of her lips, Hu Tao’s rationality briefly evaporated before immediately returning.
Her two small hands pressed against Chen Mo’s chest, trying to push him away, but somehow, not a single bit of strength came from her body.
Her body did not seem to want to resist.
Instead, it was immersing itself in everything that was happening.
“Mmph… mmph!” “Little Hu Tao, after growing up this much, have you ever kissed anyone before?
You haven’t, right?” Chen Mo straightened his back.
Star Platinum’s figure appeared faintly behind him as he raised his hand and pointed his thumb toward himself.
“Your first kiss wasn’t with anyone else.
It was with me, Chen Mo!” How was that?
Stimulating enough, right?
Wouldn’t that final point of affection rise easily now?
However, no system notification sounded in his mind.
Suspicious, Chen Mo glanced at the list at the side of his vision.
The instant he saw Hu Tao’s current affection score, his expression twisted in horror, as if he had just drunk Abbacchio’s tea.
Na—Nani!?
Her affection had actually dropped to 69!?
How was that possible!?
His gaze landed on the girl’s shy, flushed face.
Judging from Hu Tao’s little expression, she looked even angrier than if she had eaten boiled fish with no fish in it, or shrimp dumplings with no shrimp.
“H-Hall Master Hu?” Hu Tao turned her head away with a red face and said nothing.
The calmer she appeared, the more panicked Chen Mo became.
He could even imagine a day in the future when Hu Tao would take advantage of a moment when he was off guard and stab him from behind with the Staff of Homa.
No, no, no!
If he did not think of a solution now, he would probably have to go to Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in a few days to reserve a funeral package!
Chen Mo gritted his teeth.
Since he had been a Hu Tao main in his previous life anyway, he might as well commit to this path completely!
Uncle Hu, Old Master Hu, once this boy returns to Liyue Harbor, I will immediately burn paper money for both of you!
“Hu Tao, the truth is, ever since we were little, I’ve always liked you.” “Y-you’ve been possessed!
What nonsense are you saying now!?” Chen Mo adjusted the position of his hands so Hu Tao could look directly at him.
His expression was solemn, with not the slightest hint of joking.
Instead, it revealed a tenderness that was seven parts affection, as he gazed deeply into those large eyes that kept trying to avoid him.
“Do you believe in gravity?” “I believe our meeting must have been something destined long ago.” Hu Tao watched as Chen Mo’s face slowly drew closer again.
Her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but he interrupted before she could speak.
“I admire those who dared to be the first to try eating mushrooms, because no one knew whether those mushrooms were poisonous.” “You know this too.
When I was young, because of my birth, almost no children my age wanted to get close to me.
But you were one of the few, and also the first, who was willing to stay by my side.” “If I were a mushroom, then you were the first person brave enough to eat me.” Chen Mo’s heartfelt confession was like a key, unlocking the sadness Hu Tao had sealed deep within her memories.
It sent an electric current through the girl’s body and heart.
He said that she had stayed beside him when he was at his loneliest.
But had he not also stayed beside her when she was at her loneliest and most desolate?
Hu Tao fell into a daze.
In her eyes, those white mourning banners seemed to appear once more, hanging high above.
In front of the black-and-white portrait were wreaths of flowers, and Old Master Hu lay inside that cold coffin.
The mourning hall was filled with the sorrowful cries of neighbors, relatives, and friends.
That was the darkest time in Hu Tao’s memory.
She had lost the grandfather she respected and loved the most.
And during those gray days, Chen Mo had been the only one who stayed by her side.
The two of them had stood beside each other when the other needed it most.
The moment those memories surged into her heart, Hu Tao’s affection toward Chen Mo also warmed back up to 75, faintly showing signs of continuing to rise.
“Y-you really aren’t lying to me?
You’re not joking?” “When have I ever lied to you?” Chen Mo lowered his voice, his tone soft and soothing.
“Besides, in the current situation, how could I possibly joke with you?” “You still have the nerve to mention the current situation.” Hu Tao twisted her body, wanting to get down from him.
Chen Mo knew that this was the moment when he should take a step back, so he ended the bridal carry that had lasted for over ten minutes.
“You said you never lie to me, but didn’t you also never tell me about your guardian spirit?” One of Hu Tao’s cheeks puffed up slightly.
Star Platinum’s figure slowly appeared beside Chen Mo.
Glancing at his Stand from the corner of his eye, an awkward smile appeared on Chen Mo’s face.
“Well, I only just discovered that I had this ability too…” Chen Mo scratched the back of his head, then continued, “After we finish dealing with the situation at Wuwang Hill, I’ll go back and explain everything properly to you, all right?” Hu Tao let out a cold little humph and walked in small steps to stand in front of Chen Mo.
She slightly raised her head, stood on her tiptoes, and stared firmly into Chen Mo’s eyes.
“Come down.” “Wh-what now…?” “Aiya!
This director said come down!” She angrily wrapped her arms around Chen Mo’s head and pressed it downward.
A trace of sweetness forcefully invaded his mouth.
Feeling that soft, wet sensation, Chen Mo realized that this was Hu Tao’s greatest punishment and revenge for his earlier recklessness and self-righteousness.
[Detected that Hu Tao’s affection toward the host has reached 80.] [Congratulations, host.
You have successfully unlocked the Stand: Gold Experience.]