Chapter 94: First Kiss

Ye Ziqiu had always been single. From her student days to entering the workforce, she had never considered her personal love life, nor had any boy ever caught her eye.

As a result, growing up, she had never been in a relationship. She didn’t even know the first thing about dating or how to go about it. Of course, in the dead of night, she had longed for a partner and wondered what her future significant other would be like.

And what about Lin Jian? The guy had never been in a relationship either. Moreover, he was full of youthful vigor lately—so much so that catching a glimpse of anything remotely suggestive was enough to give him a nosebleed.

Thus, the two singles found themselves living under the same roof. Both harbored feelings for one another, and both secretly yearned for a sweeping, passionate romance.

So, as the atmosphere thickened, a spark of desire inevitably flared between them. During their playful banter, their eyes locked. The sheer impact of their proximity, the scent of the opposite sex, the direct physical contact—it sent both of their hearts racing.

"HUFF!"

Boys were always more proactive and less rational than girls! They were the instigators! In that split second of eye contact, while Ye Ziqiu’s heart hammered in her chest, Lin Jian suddenly leaned in and kissed her!

"MMPH!"

Ye Ziqiu’s entire body went rigid, her lips pressed tightly together. But he gently coaxed them apart. In an instant, their hormones surged wildly. It was as if desire had completely conquered reason. Lin Jian’s persistence paid off, and the two shared the very first kiss of their lives!

The sensation was indescribable. Lin Jian felt as though he had reached the absolute peak of his life!

Meanwhile, Ye Ziqiu simply felt an overwhelming desire to be loved. At that moment, she subconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck, shifting her legs until they intertwined with his.

She was a sophisticated, stunning woman. Although she usually appeared as an impenetrable iceberg, deep down, she harbored a roaring fire waiting to be ignited. And now, that fire was burning intensely for Lin Jian!

As for Lin Jian? Naturally, he wasn’t satisfied with stopping there. His hands began to wander, eager to explore and conquer. But just as he reached for her, Ye Ziqiu snapped back to reality.

"Don’t!"

With a forceful shove, she pushed Lin Jian away and quickly shrank back against the headboard. Blushing furiously, she scolded, "You’re so shameless! You kissed me."

"Come here, my beautiful girl. Let me kiss you again!" Lin Jian wasn’t about to let her go so easily. He moved forward, determined to conquer this stubborn fortress!

But Ye Ziqiu, startled, jumped out of bed. "Lin Jian, stop messing around. That’s enough for today."

Her face was flushed and radiant, a clear sign that she had been thoroughly swept up in the moment. However, she still had her boundaries. She couldn’t let Lin Jian breach her defenses just yet. They had only just established their relationship, and she didn’t want to come across as... improper. A girl had to maintain some modesty. Otherwise, if this bad boy got his way so easily, he would definitely push his luck.

So, they had to stop before things went too far!

Suddenly, Lin Jian felt a familiar warmth in his nose. Ye Ziqiu’s face turned even redder. "Go, go, go! You have another nosebleed. You... you should really go to the hospital tomorrow and get checked. Is something wrong with you?"

Lin Jian glared at her in exasperation. "What do you think is wrong with me?"

"Alright, alright. Hurry up and wash your face. I need to change my clothes, so don’t you dare come out of the bathroom!" Ye Ziqiu shoved him out of the room and hurried into the walk-in closet to change into her pajamas.

In the bathroom, Lin Jian washed his face and stuffed two wads of tissue up his nostrils to stop the bleeding. Looking at himself in the mirror, he couldn’t help but let out a goofy chuckle.

Half a month ago, he wouldn’t have dreamed of finding a girlfriend as beautiful, elegant, and refined as Ye Ziqiu. He could feel that her feelings for him were genuine. Naturally, he didn’t dare to take this beautiful, youthful romance for granted.

He also hadn’t expected that kissing would be so... wonderful!

"Hey, Lin Jian, why aren’t you out yet?" Ye Ziqiu had finished changing into her pajamas, but realizing that Lin Jian was still in the bathroom, she began to feel a little uneasy.

"Coming, coming." Lin Jian finally stepped out of the bathroom.

The moment he appeared, Ye Ziqiu dove under her covers and urged, "Hurry up and lie down. It’s too late, and we have to work tomorrow. I’m turning off the lights."

"Alright." Reluctantly, Lin Jian lay down on the floor fully clothed.

He was a man who knew his limits and understood when to stop. Romance between a man and a woman was like a sparring match between two Martial Artists; it had to be conducted within the boundaries of rules and etiquette, and one had to know when to pull their punches. This was especially true with someone like Ye Ziqiu. Even though she had grown up abroad, she maintained the fine traditional values of her homeland. He definitely couldn’t rush things with her.

Ye Ziqiu turned off the lights before asking, "Is the floor cold? Is it too hard?"

"Not cold, and not hard either. It’s actually quite comfortable," Lin Jian replied.

"Lin Jian," Ye Ziqiu suddenly called his name softly.

"Yeah, I’m here."

"Tell me..." She lay on her bed, staring up at the pitch-black ceiling, and pondered for a moment before speaking. "Tell me about your family."

"Sure." Lin Jian thought for a moment. "It’s just my mother and me. My father divorced her when I was very young. I’ve never seen him since, and he’s never come back to visit. My mother and I have had only each other all these years.

"She graduated from the finance department of Jiang University. She was a top student with a bright future ahead of her. But because of what happened with my father, she had no choice but to settle for a job at a bank here in Jiang City.

"I was rebellious from a young age. At some point, I developed a habit of using my fists to solve problems. When puberty hit, I got even worse. Eventually, I basically stopped bringing a backpack to school.

"Because of that, my mother enrolled me in a sports academy. I spent nearly five years there.

"Half a month before I started running the night market stall, I was expelled for beating up the school leader’s son.

"Yeah, that’s pretty much the gist of it. My mom has been worried sick about me all these years."

"Then how did you end up starting work at our company the very next day? We really are fated!"

"I know, right? Speaking of which, I feel like you’re my lucky star. Ever since I met you, my good Luck has been coming one after another."

"Hmph, you don’t say. Haven’t you noticed I’ve already been... been..." Ye Ziqiu trailed off, too embarrassed to finish her sentence.

"Haha, go on, finish your sentence," Lin Jian burst into laughter.

"You still haven’t answered my question. How did you get into the company?" Ye Ziqiu asked, her curiosity piqued.

"The Deputy Head of the Security Department, Liu Fei, is our neighbor. That bastard has the hots for my mom, but he’s terrified of me, so he doesn’t dare get too close to her.

"He used the excuse of getting me a job as a security guard at Fuxing to talk to her. My mom figured that instead of me loitering around doing nothing, I might as well become a security guard at Fuxing. At least it’s a foreign enterprise and highly legitimate.

"It was just a coincidence, really. The night I met you, I came home all beaten up. When my mom saw the blood on my head, she started crying. My heart softened, and I promised her I’d take the security job."

"So that’s what happened." Ye Ziqiu nodded in understanding. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she added, "Oh, by the way, I have a surprise for you tomorrow!"