"You're losing control, aren't you?" Jiang Yuekai teased him. "So you do have moments of losing it."
The feeling of pulling a calm and composed person down from their pedestal was incredibly satisfying, she was even getting addicted.
Lin Jingchu's ears turned red involuntarily. "I'm only human."
"Alright, human. How do you plan to pursue me?" As the one being pursued, Jiang Yuekai's question was rather lacking in maidenly reserve.
Lin Jingchu hadn't anticipated her asking this, and was stumped. After a long pause, he could only ask, "What kind of person do you like?"
"Guess?" she said, playing coy, while licking her lips.
Lin Jingchu's lower abdomen tightened. Her provocation was almost unbearable, his body felt like it was about to explode. He abruptly stood up. "I'm going to the restroom."
Jiang Yuekai, holding her milk cup, watched Lin Jingchu head to the restroom. She suddenly remembered that one time, when she and Lin Jingchu had returned together, he had also seemed unwell and had gone to the restroom.
Could it have been the same situation as today?
Jiang Yuekai pricked up her ears, but heard no sounds. After a few minutes, her patience wore thin. She put down her cup and walked towards the restroom.
Jiang Yuekai put her ear to the door and finally heard movement from inside. Lin Jingchu's low, suppressed breaths made her blush.
She wasn't ignorant of what he was doing in there, but it was hard to connect this with Lin Jingchu.
Jiang Yuekai listened, feeling shy, but didn't leave, standing by the door.
After an unknown amount of time, the door in front of her opened. Jiang Yuekai and Lin Jingchu met eyes. The moment he saw her, a flicker of panic crossed Lin Jingchu's gaze.
"What were you doing in there for so long?" Jiang Yuekai asked, feigning ignorance.
Lin Jingchu: "..." He wanted to ask her when she arrived, but felt too embarrassed.
As if she could read his mind, Jiang Yuekai said, "I think I heard you panting just now."
Lin Jingchu: "..."
Jiang Yuekai curiously sought confirmation. "Are you feeling unwell, or are you doing something you shouldn't be?"
"Jiang Yuekai," Lin Jingchu called her full name again. "You should go back."
"Is this how you pursue someone? I'm showing concern, what, are you embarrassed?" Jiang Yuekai glanced down at him, her tone suggestive. "Don't think I don't know what you did."
"Knowing that, you still came over?" Lin Jingchu grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer. "Don't you know how dangerous this is?"
If he lost control for even a moment, he might...
"Forget it, go back now!" Lin Jingchu released her. "I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."
Having teased him enough, Jiang Yuekai didn't intend to escalate things at that moment, so she obediently went back.
Lying in bed, she thought of Lin Jingchu's repeated loss of control that evening and smiled smugly.
Even though he was three years older than her, he would eventually be firmly in her grasp.
However... Jiang Yuekai recalled the scene of Lin Jingchu pinning her down and kissing her forcefully, and her heart suddenly accelerated, as if it would burst out of her chest.
She had to admit, Lin Jingchu's contrasting nature was truly attractive to her. Zhou Nian had been right; her taste was a bit peculiar.
Jiang Yuekai slept soundly that night, but Lin Jingchu wasn't as fortunate. He tossed and turned in bed. When he finally fell asleep, his dreams were filled with chaotic scenes.
He woke up at five in the morning, his lower abdomen about to explode.
He was twenty-two years old, in the prime of his youth, with an excess of energy with nowhere to vent...
Lin Jingchu went to the restroom again, then went out for a ten-kilometer run. Only after that did his condition improve slightly.
Before preparing breakfast, Lin Jingchu sent Jiang Yuekai a WeChat message. Upon learning she was already awake, he began his preparations. By the time his breakfast was nearly ready, Jiang Yuekai had dressed and arrived.
Lin Jingchu went to open the door for her. As soon as he opened it, he saw Jiang Yuekai in a tight dress, holding her trench coat.
His gaze darkened slightly. Last night, he had made her draw a clear line between herself and the messy people outside. Why was she still dressing like this?
"Go back and change," Lin Jingchu said.
Jiang Yuekai knew exactly why he said that. She smiled and asked, "I'm wearing this for you to see. Do you dare say you don't like it?"
She wasn't foolish. Every time she dressed like this, Lin Jingchu would look as if he wanted to devour her. It was clear he liked it very much.
He was just biased, not wanting her to wear this outfit for someone else.
Lin Jingchu was speechless for a long moment. Jiang Yuekai shrugged. "You don't like it? Then I'll go change."
Just as she was about to turn, Lin Jingchu grabbed her arm, pulled her in, skillfully closed the security door, and pinned her against the door panel, looking at her intently.
"Wearing it for me to see?" Lin Jingchu's question held a hint of disbelief, and also a touch of flattered surprise.
Jiang Yuekai held her ground. "If you don't believe me, fine. I'll go change."
"Don't you dare!" Lin Jingchu panicked and led Jiang Yuekai to the dining room for breakfast.
After breakfast, Lin Jingchu drove Jiang Yuekai to school. As soon as she entered the classroom, Zhou Nian began inquiring about their relationship progress. After hearing Jiang Yuekai's account, Zhou Nian suddenly felt sorry for Lin Jingchu.
He was completely under Jiang Yuekai's control.
"How long do you plan to let him pursue you?" Zhou Nian asked.
Jiang Yuekai thought for a moment. "I'll see how he performs."
They were going to be together sooner or later anyway. In her heart, Lin Jingchu had basically been categorized as a boyfriend, and she still wanted to enjoy the pleasure of ambiguous flirting.
Lin Jingchu and Jiang Yuekai had been in this push-and-pull relationship recently, and neither of their families knew what had happened between them.
About half a month later, it was Shen Yujin's birthday, which also fell on a weekend, so a grand celebration was planned.
Her parents had already notified the elders, but Shen Yujin had separately messaged Lin Jingchu and Jiang Yuekai. On the eve of her birthday, Lin Jingchu and Jiang Yuekai went together to pick out a gift for Shen Yujin.
Shen Yujin's birthday party was held at the Peninsula Hotel. That evening, Lin Jingchu and Jiang Yuekai attended together. When they arrived, the elders were already present.
Lin Mei saw Lin Jingchu and Jiang Yuekai arrive together and instinctively looked towards Lan Lan. They exchanged a look.
These two children seemed to be getting along quite well lately?
"Brother Jingchu, Sister Yuekai, you're here," Shen Yujin stepped forward to greet them, saying with a smile, "You two are becoming more and more of a perfect match."
"Oh really?" Shen Yujin often made such jokes, but this was the first time Jiang Yuekai had responded.
Her remark made not only the elders but also Shen Yujin realize the underlying meaning. "Yes, why don't you two consider dating?"
Jiang Yuekai smiled enigmatically and went to find Lin Mei to act spoiled, "Godmother, it's been a long time."
Lin Mei had always liked Jiang Yuekai since she was young. Hearing her act spoiled made her even more delighted. "How have you been? Has Jingchu been bullying you?"
"He has," Jiang Yuekai glanced at Lin Jingchu and began to complain. "He's too strict with me. He won't even let me go to bars."