Release the Heroine, Let Me Handle This

Chapter 41: How Did We Suddenly Get to the Fifth Kiss? ⚡

"No, Xiangsi has always been introverted. She's completely averse to men, and even with girls, she keeps her distance. Let me show you just how severe her androphobia is," fatty said, moving closer. To everyone's surprise, before he even got within three meters, Gu Xiangsi started screaming.

As he took another step closer, she seemed to lose control, collapsing to the ground in a pale, powerless heap, her eyes filled with deep fear and despair.

Fatty dared not approach further and moved back to Gu Ao Tian's side.

Ye Wenxin hurried to help Gu Xiangsi up. She initially wanted to comfort her, but Gu Xiangsi clung to her tightly, nearly making it hard for Ye Wenxin to breathe.

"I'm sorry, sister. I lost control again," Gu Xiangsi apologized profusely, leaving Ye Wenxin to respond with a bitter smile. Fatty then recounted past attempts to cure Gu Xiangsi's androphobia.

The story was quite amusing, and even Gu Xiangsi found herself laughing at her past self. As they chatted, they finally made their way down the mountain.

Nightfall made the foot of Cangyu Sect even livelier, and the four, given their average height and age, found it difficult to navigate through the bustling crowd. They eventually found a shop, they found a restaurant, only to be told there was a long wait to eat.

With no other choice, the four settled at a small food stall, each ordering a bowl of beef noodles to satisfy their hunger.

"I'm really sorry, Miss Ye. I wanted to treat you to a nice meal," fatty apologized, feeling awkward in such a humble setting.

"It's fine. I actually prefer these street foods," Ye Wenxin reassured him, holding a simple tanghulu (candied hawthorn). She had just taken a bite when she felt something soft press against her back. She turned to find Gu Xiangsi hugging her from behind, leaning forward to bite at the tanghulu.

Her actions were reminiscent of a little kitten, causing Ye Wenxin to shudder; she found Gu Xiangsi's boldness for a fourteen-year-old quite alarming.

"I'm sorry, sister! I just wanted to taste it," Gu Xiangsi explained, noticing the strange look on Ye Wenxin’s face, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

"Here, you can have the rest. I'm full," Ye Wenxin said, handing the skewer to Gu Xiangsi, hoping to create some distance. But instead, Gu Xiangsi hugged her even tighter, planting a kiss on her cheek.

Having been kissed frequently, Ye Wenxin had grown accustomed to such intimacy among girls, but the lick that followed caught her off guard.

"Why does it taste like candied hawthorn... Oh, it's from earlier," Gu Xiangsi realized belatedly, showing no embarrassment, while Ye Wenxin felt her heart racing.

She had been flirted with by a 14-year-old who remained oblivious to her own actions.

"I'm sorry, Miss Ye... I swear my sister wasn't like this before!" Gu Aotian was flustered, unable to comprehend his sister's behavior.

"Never mind, it's not the first time," Ye Wenxin said, recalling past encounters. She should be used to it by now, yet her face still felt hot.

"What else has Xiangsi done?" Gu Aotian was dumbfounded, nearly kneeling to apologize to Ye Wenxin. She quickly clarified it was just playful teasing among girls, and he finally relaxed.