This time, she kissed him deeper, one hand sliding from his hair to the back of his neck while the other pressed against his chest, feeling his rapid heartbeat.
Lu Feng closed his eyes.
Every breath drew in her scent, every heartbeat responded to her touch, and every cell screamed with an indescribable longing.
Finally, Lin Ran released him.
She took a step back, looking at him with a satisfied smile.
She raised her hand, using her thumb to wipe away the lipstick stain at the corner of his mouth. “Hurry up and change, then come out.”
With that, she opened the door and walked out.
Inside the fitting room, Lu Feng was alone once again.
Leaning against the cold mirror, he gasped for breath, his legs feeling somewhat weak.
His heart pounded wildly, almost bursting out of his chest.
The lingering scent of her unique fragrance remained on his lips, clinging like a stubborn parasite, impossible to shake off.
The mirror reflected his appearance.
His lips were swollen and red, his eyes hazy, his face flushed with lingering heat—a sight as if he had just been ravaged.
Outside the door, Lin Ran’s conversation with the store assistant could be heard:
“Miss Lin, the gentleman earlier…”
“He’ll be out soon. I’ll take everything he tried on.”
“Understood. What about the set in the fitting room?”
“That too.”
Calm, professional, as if the person who had just pinned him against the wall and kissed him wasn’t her.
Lu Feng lowered his gaze, refusing to look at his reflection in the mirror.
The suppressed anger and humiliation of being toyed with surged uncontrollably from all directions, engulfing him entirely.
He was not her possession, nor was he her so-called masterpiece.
And he would never be tamed!
Lu Feng roughly wiped his lips, stripped off the clothes, and changed back into his old ones.
When he stepped out of the fitting room again, his cold eyes had returned to their usual state.
Lin Ran was not the least bit surprised by his indifferent expression.
Because just moments ago, the system had notified her:
【Male Lead’s Affection Value Reversed +20 Points. Current Affection Value (Negative 70)】
Clearly, she had kissed him passionately, yet he turned cold and denied it.
Lin Ran felt an even stronger surge of determination.
The more difficult the male lead was to handle, the more she was determined to handle him!
She truly looked forward to seeing him turn into a mad dog.
Lin Ran sat on the sofa as the store assistant approached with the packed clothes. “Miss Lin, the clothes have been packed. The shoe section is over here. Would you like to take a look?”
“Let’s go.”
The shoe section was on the other side of the store, with an entire wall of shoe racks arranged by color and style.
The store assistant had already selected several pairs of shoes based on the earlier clothing combinations.
“These shoes are versatile, these are suitable for pairing with suits, and these sneakers have excellent comfort…” the assistant enthusiastically introduced.
Lu Feng remained silent throughout, allowing the assistant to measure his feet, try on shoes, and letting Lin Ran nod or shake her head beside him.
In the end, four pairs of shoes were chosen.
When it was time to pay, the store assistant smiled brightly as she operated the computer. “Miss Lin, the total is 186,300.”
Lin Ran handed over a bank card.
Upon hearing the amount, Lu Feng’s hand holding the bags tightened.
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By the time they left the store, it was almost noon.
Lin Ran tossed all the shopping bags into the trunk and said to Lu Feng, “I’m hungry. Let’s eat.”
There was a highly-rated creative restaurant nearby.
Upon entering the restaurant, the ambiance was elegant, and the window seats offered a view of the street below.
Lin Ran pushed the menu toward him. “Order.”
“You order,” Lu Feng declined.
“I said, you order.”
Lu Feng said nothing more. He opened the menu, and upon seeing the prices, he felt somewhat numb.
The clothes and shoes earlier had cost nearly 200,000, yet now, this three-digit menu gave him the illusion of affordability.
But a few hundred yuan was enough to cover half a month’s food expenses for his entire family.
He chose the cheapest shrimp and golden egg fried rice on the menu and then handed it to Lin Ran.
Lin Ran didn’t say anything and ordered a few signature dishes and desserts.
While waiting for the food, the two sat in silence.
Lu Feng looked out the window, while Lin Ran played with her phone. A subtle awkwardness hung in the air.
Or perhaps it was the lingering aftertaste of the kiss in the fitting room earlier.
The dishes arrived one after another, filling the entire table.
The shrimp and golden egg fried rice was served on a white porcelain plate—golden grains of rice, tender pink shrimp, egg pieces like gold foil, and vibrant green scallions, all emitting an enticing aroma.
Lu Feng was indeed hungry.
He picked up a spoon, scooped a bite, and brought it to his mouth.
The rice was fried to perfection, each grain distinct, and the eggs were smooth and fragrant.
After two bites, he scooped up a third spoonful, ready to eat it—
“Ah—”
Lin Ran suddenly leaned over, opening her mouth.
Lu Feng froze.
“Feed me.”
Lu Feng glanced at the used spoon in his hand. “I’ll ask the server for a new one.”
“We’ve already kissed—do you think I’d mind this?” Lin Ran raised an eyebrow.
Lu Feng’s ears grew faintly warm.
“Hurry up,” she urged, her lips slightly parted, her pink tongue faintly visible.
Lu Feng’s Adam’s apple bobbed.
He averted his gaze, but his hand seemed to move on its own, bringing the spoonful of fried rice to her lips.
Lin Ran took the spoon into her mouth, slowly rolling the rice inside.
Her lips brushed against the edge of the spoon, her eyes fixed on him all the while.
She chewed, swallowed.
“Not bad.”
It was unclear whether she was referring to the food or the earlier kiss.
Lu Feng withdrew the spoon, looking at the faint moisture left on it, his fingers tightening.
[Ding! Intimate interaction task progress: (2/3)]
Hearing the system’s announcement, Lin Ran felt pleased and began to eat.
She was very picky with food, only tasting a little of each dish before quickly setting down her chopsticks.
Lu Feng, on the other hand, silently finished the entire plate of fried rice.
After the meal, Lin Ran checked the time. “It’s still early—let’s go watch a movie.”
Lu Feng really wanted to refuse, but a servant had no right to say no.
The two made their way to the cinema on the sixth floor of the mall.
On a weekend afternoon, the cinema was crowded, mostly with couples or groups of friends.
Lin Ran went to collect the tickets, while Lu Feng stood to the side, waiting for her.
Just then, he heard a familiar voice.
“Lu Feng… brother?”