Volume 1 Chapter 17: Is Mianmian Throwing Herself into My Arms?
Song Jingmian realized her legs felt a bit weak.
Perhaps it was because she had just taken a bath, but she felt heat radiating from her entire body, leaving her feeling limp all over.
Bo Jingci’s voice was already pleasant to listen to, but under the current circumstances, hearing his husky, seductive tone made her mind…
Filled with nothing but indecent thoughts!
Goodness, what was she thinking?!
She desperately tried to calm herself down. As she approached him, lost in her daze, she failed to watch her step and stumbled, nearly falling.
She squeezed her eyes shut, bracing for impact, but just as she thought her forehead was about to hit the ground, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her firmly against him.
Then, he drew her even closer.
The expected forehead collision never happened. Slowly, she opened her tightly shut eyes and met the man’s amused gaze.
“Mianmian, are you—”
“Throwing yourself into my arms?”
His teasing voice rang out.
Throw yourself into a black whirlwind spiral kick grandma’s leg hug!
Song Jingmian cursed inwardly.
Why was this man suddenly acting so shameless? Was it because he kept too many dogs at home?
Her face grew increasingly flushed. Unwilling to admit defeat, she blinked and suddenly smiled.
She immediately wrapped her arms around Bo Jingci’s neck and looked at him with a bright, mischievous grin.
“Yes, I am throwing myself into your arms.”
Not content with that, she deliberately leaned close to his ear and whispered, “So, do you like it, brother?”
Her tone was incredibly seductive, but Bo Jingci knew she was just putting on an act.
His heart raced as he looked at her smiling face. Suppressing his breath, he tightened his grip around her waist and leaned close to her ear as well.
“I do, so little sister can do it a few more times.”
His voice was laced with amusement, but Song Jingmian couldn’t ignore the warm breath brushing against her sensitive neck. Her ears instantly flushed bright red.
She… she… she couldn’t out-flirt him!
She desperately tried to pull away, but the man gave her no chance.
The moment she moved, his grip tightened even more.
Frustrated, she protested, “Let go of me!”
This was utterly embarrassing. She had tried to flirt back but ended up outmatched. If Qiqi found out, she’d never hear the end of it.
“No,” he replied, not bothering to hide the laughter in his voice. “If I let go, someone will run away.”
Her face was still flushed. “I won’t run away,” she whispered.
“Hmm.” He suddenly chuckled, his voice low and seductive. “Then I’ll keep holding you.”
“Don’t move. Let me hold you for a while.”
His tone was no longer playful. Instead, his slightly weary voice softened Song Jingmian’s heart.
So she obediently stayed still, quiet and unmoving.
She didn’t know how long they stayed like that before she realized the man had fallen asleep with his head resting against her neck.
Song Jingmian: “…”
She knew he was always busy and usually struggled to sleep well, so his sudden slumber took her by surprise.
Her heart ached for him, and she wanted him to rest properly in bed.
But… the problem was!
She was still sitting on his lap!
After a moment of hesitation, she finally decided to wake him up.
“Bo Jingci… Bo Jingci?” she called softly, poking his shoulder.
The man drowsily opened his eyes.
“Go sleep in bed,” she said gently.
“I just… fell asleep.” He asked with a hint of uncertainty.
“Yes.”
After saying that, she noticed the man’s ears suddenly turning red, which she found quite amusing.
She stared at him without any restraint, making him even more uncomfortable.
Song Jingmian didn’t call him out on it. “Go to sleep now.”
“Okay.” The man’s voice carried a note of obedience.
He was really adorable when he was all dazed and sleepy, Song Jingmian couldn’t help but think to herself.
Suddenly, the man turned back and glanced at her. “What are you smiling at?”
“Aren’t you coming to bed?”
Song Jingmian immediately pursed her lips to hold back her laughter. “Ahem.” She pretended to cough nonchalantly.
“I’m coming now.”
When she woke up the next morning, the man was no longer beside her.
Song Jingmian was already used to this.
During his usual work hours, she had never seen him around when she woke up.
She was someone who loved sleeping in and was particularly lacking in athleticism.
Besides, in a few days, once she resolved that matter, she would be returning to the entertainment industry. For now, she just wanted to slack off for a few days.
It had to be said, the feeling of slacking off was truly addictive. In just these few days, she felt like she could just rot in bed.
But this was just a fleeting thought in her mind. Every time she thought this way, she remembered that she still had revenge to take and awards to win—she couldn’t just lie down like this!
Thinking of this, she suddenly recalled that she had to go home tonight.
A while ago, her parents had called and arranged to meet today.
She got up, tidied herself up, and took care of a few things. In the evening, she would wait for Bo Jingci to return, and the two of them would go together.
As she sorted through the information about the producer Xie Mingde that the private detective had sent her, evening had unknowingly arrived.
It was now after work hours, and Bo Jingci should still be on his way home.
She sent a message to Bo Jingci.
Song Jingmian: 【Almost here? [Cute]】
Bo Jingci: 【Almost. [Petting a kitten]】
Looking at the message he sent, Song Jingmian couldn’t help but smile. It was hard to imagine how this cold and expressionless man could send such an adorable sticker. Thankfully, it was only for her.
This cute side of him could only be seen by her.
As this thought crossed her mind, Song Jingmian herself was taken aback for a moment.
When had she become so possessive, just like him?
She couldn’t help but laugh inwardly.
Bo Jingci arrived home not long after.
After they both freshened up a bit, her parents started calling to ask when they would arrive.
Song Jingmian knew they hadn’t seen her in a long time and missed her, which was why they couldn’t help but subtly urge her.
“We’ll be there soon, Dad,” she said in a sweet voice.
“Is Mom there? I want to eat her crispy fried chicken—I’ve been craving it!” she cooed to her father.
In her previous life and the first half of this one, she had already lost too much. Facing her parents, whom she had regained with great difficulty, she cherished them all the more.
The Bai couple naturally delighted in her newfound closeness. Her father must have put the call on speaker, as her mother immediately snatched the phone upon hearing her mention her, saying cheerfully,
“Mianmian, I’ve already prepared everything. Just bring Jingci along!”
After chatting for a few more sentences, they hung up.
After hanging up, she felt very happy.
She would get to see her parents again.