Fortune Across the World

Chapter 121: Arrival in Xiang City, A Villain Emerges (Part 2)

The warm breath near her ear quickened Fu Ruqing's heartbeat, bringing a flush to her cheeks. Still, she asked for confirmation, "Do you really like it?"

Ding Qiyu nodded, pressing a light kiss through the thin veil to her cheek, "Yes, I really like it."

Though such an intimate form of address felt overly personal, Fu Ruqing had already called her that once. Since Ding Qiyu liked it, she decided to go along, pushing down her shyness. Softly, she said, "Then I'll call you 'Yu' from now on." She paused, biting her lip before truly saying it again, "Yu."

Ding Qiyu's heart fluttered at her gentle compliance, and seeing the warmth in Fu Ruqing's eyes that was reserved solely for her, she couldn't help but kiss her cheek once more. As she embraced Fu Ruqing, she gently untied the ribbons of her veil and removed it completely. Her lips, full of reverence and warmth, moved from her flushed cheek to her soft lips, kissing her tenderly.

Fu Ruqing trembled slightly. Having lost her mother early, she learned about womanhood from outsiders in a routine manner and lacked understanding of such intimate matters. Although she had become accustomed to hand-holding and hugging through Ding Qiyu's gradual guidance, kisses had always been through the veil. This was their first unimpeded connection. The genuine tenderness and warmth of Ding Qiyu's lips swayed her heart, and amidst her nervousness, she found herself captivated. She closed her eyes, listening to her pounding heartbeat, and clutched the fabric at Ding Qiyu's waist.

Qing'er didn't resist! Ding Qiyu's heart surged with excitement. Just as she contemplated taking their intimacy further, a knock on the door interrupted them. Outside, Yinsuo's mildly exasperated voice announced, "Miss, your cousin is here again. He's waiting at the courtyard gate..." Yinsuo, who had been with Fu Ruqing for a long time, understood her aversion to Fu Shu and shared her dislike, hence the use of "again" to express her dissatisfaction with his presence.

The intimate atmosphere shattered, Fu Ruqing promptly stood upright, a mix of embarrassment and annoyance at her own yearning. Yet, seeing Ding Qiyu's regretful expression, as if she had suffered a great loss, dispelled her irritation. She smiled before saying, "Help me with my veil." Her tone was light and playful.

Ding Qiyu wanted nothing more than to punch the bothersome "negative number" but obediently helped Fu Ruqing with her veil, fastening it carefully. Pleadingly, she asked, "Qing'er... can I hit him?"

Fu Ruqing tilted her head, enjoying Ding Qiyu's indulgence. Amused by her words, she playfully suggested, "Hmm, but he has a few skilled guards. Don't go head-on and get hurt. Let me find out his whereabouts, and you can go after that."

Ding Qiyu laughed at the little girl's words and her shrewd gaze, her mood instantly lifted. "Alright, we'll let him off this time. But if he dares disrupt us again, we'll do as Qing'er says!" She checked the veil to ensure it was secure, then kissed Fu Ruqing's forehead. "Let's go get rid of him so we can return to our important business."

With the usual nonsense, Fu Ruqing was unfazed, heading toward the door. "Mm, you can return to your 'important business' later," she replied, inwardly thinking: The chance is already missed, so you won't be getting another kiss that easily...

Ding Qiyu, catching the implication, pouted and followed Fu Ruqing outside, disliking Fu Shu even more.

After instructing Yinsuo to bring Fu Shu inside, Fu Ruqing and Ding Qiyu proceeded to the reception hall.