flstandardbreds Chapter 31 Learning to Ride a Horse (1)
Chapter 31 Learning to Ride a Horse (1)
Cheng Ying searched for a while longer but still couldn't find anyone. She couldn't help but mutter to herself, "Where did those two people go?"
He Mingfeng looked at Cheng Ying, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and said sarcastically, "Some people really have no sense of propriety! The two of them are naturally going out to have fun and cultivate their relationship, but some people insist on joining in the fun and going to find them. They even claim to be worried about them, which is utterly ridiculous! My uncle's martial arts skills are renowned and formidable. With him by her side, how could there be any danger? It's truly laughable how foolish they are!"
After listening to He Mingfeng's earlier words, Cheng Ying pondered them carefully and felt they made some sense. Yesterday, Yao Yao had indeed told her to stay away from them, and He Yanxi's martial arts skills were indeed incredibly high; with him protecting Yao Yao, there was no need to worry too much. However, when she heard the last sentence, Cheng Ying immediately became furious and retorted irritably, "What's it to you? Stop talking nonsense!" With that, she turned and left, leaving He Mingfeng alone.
Watching Cheng Ying's departing figure, He Mingfeng muttered a complaint under his breath: "What an unkind woman." However, despite his complaints, he still took steps to chase after Cheng Ying.
Not long after, He Mingfeng caught up with Cheng Ying. Recalling what had happened earlier, He Mingfeng felt deeply ashamed and apologized, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry! It was all my fault. I shouldn't have reached for the things without asking." Cheng Ying, who had stopped and was ready to give him a good scolding, couldn't bring herself to reprimand him after hearing his sincere apology. After all, He Mingfeng was genuinely apologizing, which made Cheng Ying feel somewhat embarrassed. She said softly, "Actually, I was also wrong. I should have explained things clearly instead of hitting her." With that, Cheng Ying turned slightly away, avoiding He Mingfeng's gaze, a blush creeping onto her face.
He Mingfeng gazed at Cheng Ying's flushed cheeks, a strange feeling of affection welling up inside him. A smile played on his lips as he said lightly, "Then we're even! But don't hit me every time you see me in the future, okay?" Hearing this, Cheng Ying felt even more embarrassed. She replied softly, "I won't." At that moment, the atmosphere between them became subtle yet harmonious, as if a warm undercurrent flowed between them.
The two walked side by side, their figures gradually disappearing into the distance. The two people hiding behind the tree, witnessing this scene, exchanged a smile and also turned and left.
Qin Yaoyao and He Yanxi strolled side by side, chatting as they walked: "It's so good that they were able to put aside their past grievances!" He Yanxi replied, "Yes."
Qin Yaoyao continued enthusiastically, "Brother Yanxi, don't you think they're a perfect match? One's arrogant, the other's lively, they're a perfect couple!" He Yanxi thought for a moment and agreed, "Indeed, although Xiao Wu is a bit of a playboy, he's never careless when it comes to serious matters and is quite reliable." Qin Yaoyao chimed in, "Sister Ying is the same way."
The more Qin Yaoyao talked, the more she felt the two were a perfect match, so she suggested to He Yanxi, "Brother Yanxi, how about we help them out?" He Yanxi gazed at Qin Yaoyao, whose eyes were sparkling with excitement, and affectionately stroked her hair, asking with a smile, "Yao'er, do you want to bring them together?" Qin Yaoyao nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice, and eagerly replied, "Yes, what do you think?" After speaking, Qin Yaoyao tightly held He Yanxi's hand and gently shook it.
He Yanxi had only intended to tease Qin Yaoyao, but he hadn't expected the little girl to start acting cute and charming towards him. Faced with such an adorable girl, his heart had already softened completely, and he instantly lost all resistance. So, he smiled gently and said softly, "Okay, let's help them together."
Overjoyed, Qin Yaoyao tiptoed and quickly gave He Yanxi a light kiss on the lips, then said sweetly, "I knew Brother Xi was the best to Yao'er, he would definitely say yes!" As soon as she finished speaking, she began to carefully observe He Yanxi's expression. Sure enough, the young man blushed slightly, looking quite shy. Qin Yaoyao thought he was so adorable that she couldn't resist reaching out to pinch his cheeks.
Since waking from her coma, Qin Yaoyao had become a complete go-getter. Just as the young man was still basking in the afterglow of their sweet kiss, he suddenly noticed the girl's hand move again. Qin Yaoyao slowly raised her hand, gently stroking her cheek, then lightly pinching it, as if sensing something. The sensation was slightly ticklish, yet it filled him with joy.
A surge of impulse welled up within He Yanxi, a desire to pull her tightly into his arms and kiss her alluring lips passionately. However, reason told him to restrain his emotions and not act impulsively. He held the girl's hand tightly and whispered, "Yao'er, stop it." He Yanxi was always confident in his resistance, patience, and self-control, but these abilities seemed insignificant when facing the girl he loved. He quietly took a small step back, afraid that he might lose control of his emotions and frighten her.
But to everyone's surprise, this audacious young girl was fearless and pressed forward relentlessly. Even when He Yanxi grabbed Qin Yaoyao's hand, her gaze never left him. Every subtle expression on his face was keenly observed by Qin Yaoyao. Therefore, when he tried to retreat, Qin Yaoyao immediately sensed his intention and quickly followed him, giving him no chance to escape.
Looking at his shy demeanor, Qin Yaoyao couldn't help but find this easily embarrassed Xi-gege (Brother Xi) incredibly amusing, so she decided to tease him further. She gracefully leaned forward, slowly approaching He Yanxi. The distance between them grew closer and closer, almost touching. Just then, He Yanxi smelled a unique, sweet fragrance emanating from the girl. That fragrance seemed to possess a magical power, instantly snapping the strings of his heart. At the same time, his reason vanished without a trace, as if swept away by a whirlwind.
He Yanxi couldn't help but reach out his hands, taking the girl's hand with one and gently pulling her into his arms, while his other hand tenderly embraced her slender waist. Then, he slowly lowered his head and kissed the girl's pink lips without hesitation.
The moment He Yanxi kissed her, Qin Yaoyao was slightly taken aback. She never expected that He Yanxi would be so easily provoked. Just her slightest approach was enough to make her "Brother Xi" so proactive. However, this surprise only lasted for a brief moment. Soon, she was immersed in the sweet kiss, feeling He Yanxi's passionate love.
The unexpected kiss filled Qin Yaoyao with joy and anticipation. She began to wonder if she could use this method to get He Yanxi to kiss her in the future. After all, He Yanxi's reaction was just too adorable. Thinking about it, a mischievous smile crept onto Qin Yaoyao's face. It seemed she'd have to try it a few more times!
He Yanxi initially intended to simply stay close, but as he pressed against her, a deeper desire ignited within him. Qin Yaoyao, snapping out of her daze, mistakenly thought He Yanxi was merely pressing against her and even began to question whether she lacked charm. However, just as she was pondering this, He Yanxi deepened the kiss.
The kiss burned like a raging fire, and the two were so engrossed in it that they seemed to forget the passage of time. They didn't know how long the passionate kiss lasted, until Qin Yaoyao felt she was about to suffocate, at which point He Yanxi stopped. Qin Yaoyao gasped for breath like a fish out of water. He Yanxi gazed at the girl before him, watching her rapid breathing, her moist lips, and her cheeks flushed from the kiss—every detail revealing the lingering passion of their recent encounter.
Looking at He Yanxi's radiant smile, as warm as the spring sun, Qin Yaoyao whispered, "Brother Yanxi, from now on you can only smile at me, okay? Your smile belongs only to me. Otherwise, who knows how many girls will fall for you!" As for that last sentence, she thought to herself, she wouldn't say it easily. The two walked side by side like that.
Cheng Ying and He Mingfeng got along very well, strolling side by side, chatting and reminiscing about the past. After walking for a while, they found a large tree and sat down with their backs against the trunk. Cheng Ying spoke first, "I was very mischievous when I was little! I was the youngest in my family, and an only child." He Mingfeng interjected, "What a coincidence, I was also the youngest son in my family. It seems we're quite alike." Cheng Ying rolled her eyes at him and scolded, "Don't interrupt, can't you let me talk?" He Mingfeng quickly smiled apologetically, "Yes, yes, I was wrong, please continue."
Cheng Ying then continued, "My brothers doted on me and let me do whatever I wanted. My three brothers often played with me, especially my third brother." After speaking, she turned to He Mingfeng and asked, "And you? Who did you play with when you were a child?" He Mingfeng replied, "My fourth brother was the one who accompanied me the most when I was a child. After the little prince was born, I often played with him."
Cheng Ying asked in confusion, "What about your other brothers? Don't they play with you?" He Mingfeng continued, "My other brothers play with me too, but not for as long as my fourth brother. My brother the Crown Prince was already being taught by Father Emperor before I was even born. After I was born, his studies became quite demanding, so he had less time to play with me. But whenever he has free time, he always comes to play with me! My second brother is the same; he has to go to school too. As for my third brother, I don't really like him, so I don't really want to play with him. My fourth brother is only two years older than me, and we live together, so sometimes when Mother and my brother the Crown Prince are both busy taking care of me, my fourth brother will come over to play with me. We spend the most time together!"
Cheng Ying then asked, "What if the Crown Prince doesn't have time for you? Will you be angry? After all, you two are born of the same mother. Don't you feel that the Fourth Prince is closer to you than the Crown Prince and the Second Prince?" He Mingfeng shook his head and replied, "At first, I did feel that only my Fourth Brother liked and loved me. Not only that, my Third Brother often whispered negative things about my Crown Prince and Second Brother in my ear. Over time, I believed it and developed some prejudice against them. So, during that period, no matter how much my two brothers invited me to play, I ignored them and even refused to communicate with them. Seeing this, my two brothers were very confused and mistakenly thought that I had been bullied. So they told my Fourth Brother about it. After hearing this, my Fourth Brother became suspicious and said frankly, 'My Fifth Brother has been in low spirits lately, as if something is wrong, but I have asked him several times, but he has not said a word. It seems that nothing special has happened in the past few days. I will ask him again tomorrow!'" "
The next morning, my fourth brother arrived as promised, coming to play with me. During our time together, he asked with concern, "Little Fifth, are you troubled by something?" I immediately denied it. Seeing this, he pressed on, "Could it be that your brothers have upset you?" At this moment, I finally mustered the courage to tell him my true feelings and everything my third brother had said. After listening patiently, my fourth brother smiled slightly, gently stroking my forehead, and comforted me, "Don't worry, it's not that your eldest brother and second brother don't want to play with you; it's just that they need to focus on their studies and have limited free time. And on their days off, they will definitely come to keep you company and dote on you."
When I heard my fourth brother say this, I curiously asked, "So, will you go to school too, fourth brother?" He smiled and replied, "Of course! Mother said that in two years I'll be going to school like my brothers! Then I might not be able to spend all day with you, but I'll come to visit you and play with you whenever I have free time, just like my brothers do, okay?" However, unexpectedly, my fourth brother entered school a whole year early. Because of this, I cried sadly for a long time. Later, having no other choice, I had to go to school with my fourth brother. But at that time, I was only four years old, naturally lively and active, and couldn't sit still and listen to the lessons. This not only made it difficult for me to concentrate, but it also affected my fourth brother, causing him to miss classes.
When Mother found out about this, she gave me a severe scolding. Finally, my fourth brother stepped forward and promised Mother that he would spend some time playing with me after school every day, and only then did I stop crying. Mother sighed helplessly, "Xiao Lin, you really spoil him too much." My fourth brother looked at Mother with a loving smile and said softly, "Mother, you know he's my only brother. Who else can I spoil if not him? Whatever he wants, I'll try my best to give it to him. As long as I see him happy, I'm content." With that, my fourth brother gently patted his brother's shoulder, expressing his affection.