CHAPTER 246: 225: AFTER FINISHING HOMEWORK, THERE ARE MANY SUCH KISSES

The wooden house was shut, and the streaks of sunlight had disappeared without a trace.

The sound of branches and dried leaves crunching underfoot continued, just like when they had arrived, gradually fading away into the mountains.

Bai Shirui sat in the driver’s seat, lost in thought, recalling what Fifth Granny had said. Her gaze grew increasingly complex with emotion.

Her grip on the steering wheel tightened, and spurred on by the birdsong, she drove off the winding road and headed to Xing Ye’s parking lot.

Through the car window, Bai Shirui glanced outside. Confirming there was no one nearby, she quickly climbed into the back seat.

She changed into a set of clothes she had prepared in advance, applied a simple touch of makeup, and swiftly let her hair down from the ponytail.

When she stepped out of the car and appeared in front of the elevator, her posture was impeccable.

Top floor, CEO office.

The clacking of keyboards mixed with the swishing sound of pen strokes, resonating in the air.

Beside the desk, an exquisitely attractive man and woman sat closely next to each other. Even as they focused on their separate tasks, a trace of sweetness lingered between them.

The young woman worked through a few problems, starting to feel a little tired.

She stole a glance at the man, whose expression was intent as he stared at the computer screen. Her crimson lips pressed together slightly.

Hesitating for a moment and just as she was about to give up, a deep yet magnetic voice reached her ears.

"Zhizhi, which question don’t you understand?" Shi Wei stopped what he was doing and turned to meet her gaze.

His long, finely structured fingers rested against the dark keyboard, making his jade-like knuckles stand out all the more.

Yu Zhi said nothing. She held onto the hem of his shirt, leaned in close, and before he could react, pressed her lips against his.

She gave him a quick kiss, blinking her eyes.

When he didn’t react, she kissed him again.

When her lips began to feel a little numb and he still showed no sign of emotion, she finally grew a little anxious.

She curled her fingers tightly, squeezing his shirt with increasing strength. "Shi Wei, I kissed you."

"Mm. And then?" Shi Wei raised an eyebrow.

He leaned back lazily, his indifferent gaze falling casually on her pink fingernails.

"..." Yu Zhi went silent, her long lashes fluttering messily as if trying to figure out how to subtly express her intentions.

She recalled the advice Ruan Yuan had given her before, gritted her teeth, and grabbed hold of his tie. Her fingertips traced upward until they reached his collarbone.

Her touch softened as her voice turned sweet and coy. "Shi Wei, do you like it when I kiss you?"

"I do."

"Do you want me to kiss you again?"

As the young woman undid the button on his collar, the composed look Shi Wei wore began to crack.

Suppressing the impulse to act on the spot, he allowed her to continue and did not stop her. "I do."

Yu Zhi noticed that her prey had taken the bait, a glimmer of playful wickedness flashing in her eyes, akin to a spirit that devoured souls.

She stretched out her other hand, slipping it under his shirt, pinching his abs lightly.

Her tone dripped with temptation. "If you help me finish my homework, I’ll kiss you more. How about that?"

Shi Wei couldn’t hold himself back from her teasing anymore. Before she could react, he pulled her into his embrace.

Pressing his forehead against hers, his dark, seductive peach blossom eyes flickered with a wild light. "Zhizhi, do you know what playing with fire means?"

"I don’t." Yu Zhi brushed against his lips unintentionally, completely unaware of the danger brewing.

She exhaled sweet breaths, continuing to tempt him. "Shi Wei, once you finish my homework, there will be plenty more kisses like this."

"Plenty?"

"Mm-hmm. As long as you—" finish my homework.

Before she could finish her sentence, Yu Zhi was taken care of.

After an intense invasion ended, her tender crimson lips were swollen, and she still couldn’t quite figure out where she’d gone wrong.

"Zhizhi, I’ll spare you this time." Shi Wei, his breathing ragged, gave her a fierce bite.

If it weren’t for the inconvenience of lacking preparation, he would have made sure she understood what her teasing led to.

"Shi Wei..." Yu Zhi’s allure faded, her gaze misted over with a thin layer of tears, looking pitiful. "Will you still help me?"

Shi Wei genuinely couldn’t resist her.

Especially a look like this—so endearing and obedient—that made him want to pluck stars from the sky for her, let alone help her with homework.

Softening his hoarse voice, he coaxed her gently. "Zhizhi, finish two more questions, and I’ll join you after I’m done with my work."

"Really?"

"Mm." Shi Wei carried her back to her seat.

He brushed her hair affectionately, carefully tidied up both of their clothing, and kissed her forehead.

Yu Zhi smiled back at him, her expression blossoming like spring flowers, a perfect touch that stirred his heart.

Satisfied with the outcome, she chose not to disturb him further, burying herself back in her work.

The tension in the air dissipated.

Even without sunlight streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, the atmosphere felt warmer than before.

"Boss, Miss Bai wants to see you."

Chen Cai knocked twice on the door but didn’t enter. "She said it’s regarding a collaboration."

Shi Wei hesitated for a moment.

He first remembered who "Miss Bai" was and then gleaned the meaning of collaboration from their rare interactions.

"Alright, let her in." He responded casually, his focus remaining on the computer screen.

Within minutes, Chen Cai led her inside, accompanied by a faint floral scent.

"Bang, bang-bang—"

The sudden sharp, rhythmic noise from the backpack on the desk interrupted the quiet.

Yu Zhi froze, her eyes darting upward quickly.

Silently, she observed the woman before her, calmly moving the backpack onto her lap.

As the woman drew closer, the backpack’s contents grew more restless, as if desperate to break free.

A shadow of darkness flashed across Yu Zhi’s gaze, her aura suddenly turning inexplicably cold.

Of course, Shi Wei beside her noticed her shift. Under the table, he grasped her hand and leaned in to whisper in her ear.

"Zhizhi, is there something wrong with her?"

"Not sure." Though there was an eighty percent chance, she refrained from jumping to conclusions.

She wasn’t someone who spoke on instinct alone.

Instincts couldn’t compare to hard evidence.

Shi Wei kissed her on the cheek, his light pink lips curving into a serene smile. "Don’t worry. You’ve got me."

His demeanor was akin to a thawing glacier, a revival of all things, like a burst of flourishing blooms—an image so breathtaking it was difficult to look away.

"Mm-hmm." Yu Zhi clasped his hand beneath the table, her fingers playing with his smooth knuckles as the two exchanged wordless glances.

Between them seemed to form an invisible bond, fragile on the surface but unyielding once touched.