Chapter 238: Chapter 337: Quit While You’re Ahead
Zhang Xin was furious. Recently, she had been urged by the hospital to go back for regular check-ups. Because her mental condition had improved significantly, the hospital arranged a series of psychological counseling sessions tailored to her situation. She barely managed to spare two days, didn’t even return home, and rushed directly to the provincial capital, hoping to see Qu Chaozong.
Zhang Xin had never been so devoted to any man before, and as a result, when she eagerly arrived, she saw Qu Chaozong hugging the beautiful store manager inside the shop.
Zhang Xin suddenly took a step forward and directly wrapped her arms around Qu Chaozong’s waist.
Qu Chaozong couldn’t avoid it and was caught in a full embrace by her. He hurriedly released her wrists and instead pressed her shoulders to prevent her from getting any closer.
Zhang Xin, pushed back, leaned against his hand and complained angrily, "Why did I come here? You tell me, why did I come here?"
Qu Chaozong’s face showed a look of annoyance. He widened his eyes but didn’t say anything.
Zhang Xin glared back, "It’s been more than half a month since we last met. I missed you, so I came to see you. What’s wrong? Are you made of paper, scared to be seen?"
Seeing Zhang Xin getting fiery as she spoke, Qu Chaozong couldn’t help but get irritated. He pushed her away with force.
Wearing high heels in the snow, already unsteady, Zhang Xin staggered as he pushed her, almost slipping. Qu Chaozong dashed forward and caught her, scolding with wide eyes, "In this heavy snow, wearing such thin heels, you damn...ugh!"
Zhang Xin, supported by Qu Chaozong, without caring if she was steady or not, wrapped her arms around his neck and fiercely blocked his mouth.
Qu Chaozong wasn’t inexperienced, but he never thought a day would come when a woman would forcibly kiss him. His mind went blank in an instant, stunned on the spot.
By the time he regained his senses, Zhang Xin was already clinging to his neck, delicately licking his teeth with her tongue, tasting his lips all over, entangling her tongue with his, teasing and pulling, the skillful, moist kiss made Qu Chaozong shiver all over.
No man could withstand such a kiss. Qu Chaozong’s body stiffened as if struck by lightning, tensed up completely, with his face turning red as if it could bleed.
Zhang Xin carried a faint scent of perfume, and although Qu Chaozong knew nothing about such things, he found the smell particularly pleasant, making him want to lean closer, to smell it more deeply.
Uncontrollably, Qu Chaozong’s large hands, initially holding her, wrapped around Zhang Xin in his arms, about to deepen the kiss even more. But Zhang Xin suddenly withdrew her tongue and, with her mouth wide open, bit down hard on his lips. Her sharp teeth instantly punctured the skin, and the taste of blood swiftly spread through their mouths.
After succeeding, Zhang Xin quickly released his mouth, shoved Qu Chaozong away, wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, flashed a triumphant smile, and walked away without looking back.
Zhang Xin knew when to stop. The jealousy she had felt before was dissolved by a single kiss, and having gained the upper hand, she had no desire to continue the battle.
Qu Chaozong stood there dumbfounded, watching Zhang Xin walk to the edge of the street, and only then noticed a small car with four rings parked there.
Zhang Xin got in the car, and it quickly merged into the fast-moving traffic.
Qu Chaozong touched his bitten lips, inhaling sharply in pain. Damn, it really hurt!
Qu Chaozong glanced once more in the direction the car had gone, turned around, and headed towards his temporary rented place. As he walked, he couldn’t resist taking out a cigarette, lighting it, and taking a few puffs.
Accidentally touching the wound with his lips, the sharp pain made him wince. Qu Chaozong sighed, unable to tell if he was more angry or resigned.
The taste of tobacco quickly masked the flavor Zhang Xin had left in his mouth. Reflecting on that moist, slippery kiss, Qu Chaozong squinted. Regardless of how resolute he spoke, he couldn’t help but reminisce in his heart.
Damn, this woman is truly a seductress!
Qu Chaozong thought self-deprecatingly, no wonder people say men think with their lower halves. It’s aptly put.
After finishing a cigarette, Qu Chaozong returned home, lounging on the sofa as he called Shi Yang. The first words out of his mouth were, "I’m taking a vacation tomorrow!"
Shi Yang was just stepping out of the car. Upon hearing this, he paused and stood there. He casually closed the car door, locking it while asking, "What happened? What’s going on?"
Qu Chaozong laughed and cursed, "Screw you! Can’t you ever hope for some good for me? My mom’s birthday is the day after tomorrow, and I want to go back to accompany her."
Shi Yang smacked his forehead, remembering, "Oh shoot, I almost forgot. You should hurry back then. I’ll give Tianyu a call to help oversee things for a couple of days."
Qu Chaozong said, "I’ve already reached out to him. Heading home tomorrow. You owe me a meal!"
Shi Yang laughed and agreed, "Alright! I... hey, hold on a second; I’ve got another call coming in."
Shi Yang answered the new call, and almost immediately, he heard Liu Xiue’s somewhat frantic voice, "Yangyang, where are you? Hurry over here, something happened at Naughty Castle!"
"What?!" Shi Yang’s eyes widened, quickly saying, "I’m in the parking lot downstairs. I’ll be right there. Don’t worry!"
After Liu Xiue hung up, Shi Yang hurriedly reconnected with Qu Chaozong, quickly explaining, "Can’t talk now. I’ve got to handle something first."
Shi Yang ended the call, sprinting all the way into the mall, rushing to Naughty Castle.
Aside from Liu Xiue, there were also five young attendants in Naughty Castle, one standing at the entrance helping arrange shoes that had been changed, collecting tickets. Inside, there were two attendants mainly responsible for supervising the children’s play and safety, while outside, there were also two attendants, one in charge of the sandbox, and the other selling children’s DIY crafts.
Originally, everything was running smoothly. Just half an hour ago, the attendant in charge of the Naughty Castle entrance wanted to go to the bathroom, so an attendant from inside came out to temporarily oversee the entrance.
Children usually play under the supervision of parents in Naughty Castle. Attendants inside mainly pick up trash and help watch the children when parents go to the bathroom.
Unexpectedly, something happened today.
The attendant left inside to watch the kids was called over by a parent in the ball pit, who said their child dropped money into the pool. The parent asked her to help find it.
Hearing about the lost money, the attendant hurried over to the entrance attendant to say she’d help look.
With no attendant overseeing Naughty Castle for a moment, one mischievous child, unnoticed by the adults, climbed to the top of the play castle by himself and accidentally fell, breaking his left arm.