After Li Lei stormed off in anger, Su Qingxue did not immediately let go of Xia Feng.
Instead, it was as if she wanted to pour out all the emotions she had suppressed over the past few days through this kiss!
Her movements became more passionate, more proactive.
Xia Feng’s mind had completely crashed, passively accepting everything Su Qingxue was doing.
Finally, after several long minutes, the two slowly parted.
A glistening thread stretched between them, slowly falling under gravity before snapping in midair.
Su Qingxue breathed heavily, her already stunning face flushed with a captivating redness, whether from lack of oxygen or shyness.
Her eyes were hazy and shimmering as she stared straight at Xia Feng, as if she wanted to pull him completely into her gaze.
Xia Feng felt like his heart was about to leap out of his throat. He stammered, “Qing… Qingxue, this…”
But Su Qingxue seemed not to hear him.
She quickly adjusted her emotions, forcibly changing the topic and thanking him.
“Xia Feng, today… thank you. You helped me a lot.”
Her voice still trembled slightly, though she had regained some composure.
Xia Feng’s mind was still in a fog, and he could only respond instinctively, “Ah… oh, it’s nothing. Just a small matter.”
After that, an awkward silence fell between them.
Xia Feng had no idea what to say.
He couldn’t understand whether that kiss just now had been purely to act and drive Li Lei away, or because of something else…
He didn’t dare think further.
As for Su Qingxue, she had no intention of letting go of Xia Feng’s arm at all.
She held it tightly, almost greedily, pressing it against her soft and elastic chest.
Her head rested affectionately on his shoulder as she enjoyed this rare moment of intimacy that belonged only to her.
Soon, the waiter brought their dishes.
The fragrant black truffle pasta, two sizzling Beef Wellingtons, and the light dishes that Li Lei had ordered earlier.
With delicious food in front of them, a practical problem arose.
Xia Feng’s right arm was firmly held by Su Qingxue, but cutting steak required both hands.
He awkwardly reminded her, “Um… Qingxue, it’s time to eat.”
A trace of reluctance flashed in Su Qingxue’s eyes.
But she still unwillingly released his arm.
Xia Feng finally let out a breath of relief and was about to stand up and return to his original seat.
But just as he lifted himself slightly, Su Qingxue grabbed the corner of his clothes.
“Don’t go… just sit here.”
“Sit here, please.”
She looked up at him with a nearly pleading expression.
That gaze instantly softened Xia Feng’s heart, leaving him unable to say a word of refusal.
He sat back down beside her.
The two began eating quietly.
The atmosphere at the table was calm, but inside Su Qingxue’s mind, a fierce struggle was taking place.
Her rationality told her that Xia Feng was already married, and what she was doing now was exactly the kind of behavior she despised.
She should stop immediately and keep her distance.
But…
The feelings she had held for nearly ten years surged like an erupting volcano, impossible to suppress.
Why?
Why should the person she had silently loved for so many years be taken away so easily by someone else?
She was unwilling!
In the end, emotion defeated reason.
She decided she would fight for herself. Even if she ended up hurt, she would accept it!
After making her decision, Su Qingxue put down her knife and fork.
She raised her head and stared at Xia Feng with bright, burning eyes.
Xia Feng felt embarrassed under her sudden gaze.
“What’s wrong? Is there something on my face?”
Su Qingxue didn’t answer.
Her lips parted slightly as she spoke two words.
“Feed me.”
“Hm?”
Xia Feng thought he had misheard and let out a confused sound.
Su Qingxue spoke again, even more clearly this time.
“I said, feed me.”
She looked at him with her watery eyes, filled with expectation and insistence.
Xia Feng felt immense pressure.
He looked at Su Qingxue, then at the steak on his plate, and finally gave in.
In his mind, he frantically tried to convince himself.
“It’s fine, it’s fine… just think of it as feeding a buddy! Right! Just like feeding Lin Yu before! That’s it!”
Su Qingxue looked at the steak in front of her, opened her small mouth, and took a bite.
As she chewed, she happily narrowed her eyes, a satisfied smile appearing on her face, her expression like a cat that had stolen a treat.
Seeing her adorable expression, Xia Feng felt like even his own steak tasted better.
Then Su Qingxue opened her mouth again.
Xia Feng had no choice but to continue feeding her.
One piece, two pieces, three pieces…
In the end, the entire expensive Beef Wellington on his plate was eaten by Su Qingxue.
Only after finishing his portion did Su Qingxue pick up her knife and fork to cut her own steak.
She cut a small piece, then mimicked his earlier action, holding it up to his mouth as she explained, “Here, open your mouth. This is your reward for helping me just now and feeding me.”
Xia Feng felt helpless. Seeing her firm gaze, he could only open his mouth and eat it.
When Su Qingxue saw him accept her feeding, her smile grew even brighter.
The lunch ended like this, with them feeding each other, wrapped in an ambiguous yet sweet atmosphere.
After the meal, Su Qingxue naturally wrapped her arms around Xia Feng’s arm again, resting comfortably.
Xia Feng instinctively tried to pull his arm back.
But Su Qingxue held on even tighter.
This only made his arm sink deeper, the sensation becoming even clearer and stronger.
He could only give up resisting.
“Xia Feng, what are your plans this afternoon?”
Su Qingxue suddenly asked, her head comfortably resting on his shoulder, her voice soft.
Smelling the faint fragrance from her, Xia Feng felt relaxed.
Hearing her question, he answered honestly, “I plan to buy a car this afternoon. I used to live close to the company, so I didn’t need one. But now I’ve moved to Moonlight Villa, which is quite far, so I need a car for transportation.”
Hearing this, Su Qingxue’s eyes lit up instantly.
“I’m free this afternoon! Let me go with you, okay?”
Her tone carried a hint of pleading.
She looked up at him with watery eyes, appearing pitiful, as if she would cry if he dared to refuse.
Seeing her like this, Xia Feng didn’t find anything wrong with it.
So he nodded.
“Sure, let’s go together.”
Receiving his answer, Su Qingxue’s expression clearly brightened, and her whole being radiated joy.