novelhk Chapter 177 First Kiss
Chapter 177 First Kiss
He said in a deep voice: "Zhixue, if you insist on going with me tonight, you must stay close to me. No matter what happens, you are not allowed to leave me even a step."
Xiao Zhixue nodded without hesitation, saying firmly, "Of course, I understand."
"Okay, then it's decided. We'll act at midnight. You guys go back and rest first, and Zhixue stays."
Fan Yanmu's words were concise, powerful and could not be refuted.
Everyone exchanged glances. Although they all had questions in their hearts, they eventually turned around and left silently, leaving Xiao Zhixue alone, with her heart full of doubts.
She didn't understand why Fan Yanmu wanted to keep her.
After everyone had left, Fan Yanmu slowly spoke, his voice low and serious: "This time we are dealing with Xuan Yutang, it will be extremely dangerous, are you really ready?"
Xiao Zhixue was well aware of Fan Yanmu's worries, but there was no fear in her eyes.
She has enough confidence in her own abilities, and she still has time to make better preparations.
Even though Xuan Yu Tang is powerful, she is confident that she can deal with them one by one.
"Don't worry, I will protect myself."
Her answer was simple but firm.
Fan Yanmu looked at Xiao Zhixue, with a thousand words in his mind, but he didn't know where to start.
Xiao Zhixue noticed that he was hesitant to speak, and couldn't help but ask curiously: "Do you have something to tell me?"
Fan Yanmu's gaze was deeply immersed in Xiao Zhixue's clear eyes. After hesitating for a long time, he finally mustered up the courage to ask the doubts in his heart: "Now that you know my identity, don't you have any other opinions? After all, I am the son of a marquis."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Zhixue tilted her head slightly, looking a little puzzled.
In his opinion, Fan Yanmu's question seemed a bit abrupt.
So what if he is the son of a marquisate? What does it have to do with her?
However, when she saw Fan Yanmu's fixed gaze, she suddenly had some understanding in her heart.
She smiled easily, as if jokingly saying, "You and Gu Tingxuan are so close, I won't have any wild thoughts just because you are the prince."
When Fan Yanmu heard Xiao Zhixue mention Gu Tingxuan again, he immediately realized that she had misunderstood the relationship between him and Gu Tingxuan, and hurriedly explained: "You may have misunderstood. The relationship between Gu Tingxuan and I is not what you imagined."
Although Fan Yanmu's explanation was sincere and without any joking, Xiao Zhixue was still skeptical.
Recalling the days in the military camp, she still remembered Fan Yanmu's various behaviors.
He often frowned, as if he was carrying a heavy burden on his mind.
Especially when she showed the jade pendant that symbolized her engagement with Gu Tingxuan, Fan Yanmu's face instantly froze, as cold as ice, and even the air around them seemed to be frozen.
Xiao Zhixue smiled casually and said, "You don't have to explain so much. I understand that in today's society, it is not widely accepted for a man to have feelings for another man. But I have always been open-minded and will not have any prejudice against you because of this."
Fan Yanmu originally thought that his explanation was clear enough, but he did not expect that Xiao Zhixue still had doubts.
He felt inexplicably suffocated in his heart, and suddenly stood up and strode towards Xiao Zhixue.
In a flash, he was standing in front of Xiao Zhixue, and his slender fingers gently stroked the back of her head, his movements gentle but firm.
Before Xiao Zhixue could react, Fan Yanmu lowered his head and gently covered her lips with his warm lips.
At that moment, Xiao Zhixue only felt a warmth and softness instantly enveloping her lips, as if an electric current passed through her mind, shocking her whole body.
This was her first kiss, a kiss she never expected, a kiss that came out of the blue!
Xiao Zhixue's mind was blank until Fan Yanmu deepened the kiss, and then she seemed to wake up from a dream.
She pushed Fan Yanmu away violently. She was usually eloquent, but at this moment she was speechless and could only force out one sentence: "Fan Yanmu, you bastard!"
The remaining warmth on her lips quickly made her cheeks turn red, and her heartbeat was deafening.
Fan Yanmu's eyes were like burning flames, his face was calm as water, his thin lips slightly parted, and his tone was filled with an unquestionable firmness: "Xiao Zhixue, you are not allowed to mention Gu Tingxuan again in the future. He is not in my heart!"
These words are both a declaration and a promise, carrying a weight that cannot be refused.
The man's voice was deep and powerful, revealing an unquestionable confidence.
His face was hidden in the dim light, looking particularly mysterious.
Jiuer noticed that although the surrounding environment was noisy, when the man spoke, the surrounding noise seemed to automatically make way for him, and even the air became a little stagnant.
"Thank you, Brother Li, for your help. The woman's name is Xiao Zhixue. She is a skilled doctor but has a strong personality and is not easy to deal with."
There was a hint of fear in Jin Chengfeng's words, but more of it was anticipation for the revenge plan that was about to unfold.
Jiuer's heart tightened, and she realized the crisis hidden behind this conversation, especially the disadvantages to Xiao Zhixue.
It decided that it must inform its benefactor of the news as soon as possible.
Returning to Xiao Zhixue, Jiuer eagerly conveyed the message in her unique way, her lively eyes full of anxiety and determination.
Hearing this, Xiao Zhixue frowned slightly and her eyes gradually became sharp.
She knew very well that if Jin Chengfeng really had bad intentions, things would never be simple.
"Jiu'er, you did a great job."
Xiao Zhixue gently stroked Jiuer's feathers, her tone full of gratitude and trust, "It seems that I have to go to Yuhongyuan in person to find out the truth."
As the night deepened, Xiao Zhixue changed into an outfit that was easy to move in and went to Yuhongyuan alone.
In the moonlight, her figure looked resolute and lonely, as if foreshadowing an unknown challenge ahead.
Inside the Yuhong Courtyard, the lights were bright, the music was melodious, people of all kinds were walking around, and the air was filled with the mixed scent of cosmetics and wine.
Xiao Zhixue blended into the crowd and with her keen observation skills, she quickly spotted Jin Chengfeng and the mysterious "Brother Li" beside him.
She approached quietly and could faintly hear Jin Chengfeng's laughter, which was filled with a bit of pride and arrogance.
Xiao Zhixue was secretly calculating in her heart, and every detail was quickly woven into a network of response strategies in her mind.
Just as she was about to take further action, a sudden change disrupted her original plan.
A ragged man suddenly rushed into the hall, shouting for help, and the scene became chaotic.
Xiao Zhixue was quick-witted and took the opportunity to hide deep in the crowd. At the same time, she was secretly alert in her heart, thinking that this accident might be an opportunity or a trap.
As the night deepened, Xiao Zhixue had to be cautious with every step she took, because she knew that beneath this bizarre and glamorous place of entertainment, there was not only laughter and drunkenness, but also unknown conspiracies and dangers.
And she must find her own way in this fog, protect herself, and guard those innocent people.