"Oh... it's a porn movie," Jiang Mo stammered in reply, her hands braced on the sofa, desperately wanting to flee.
She had already planned to use the excuse of going to the bathroom to run out, otherwise she felt she would completely explode.
Perhaps because it was quite dark inside, or perhaps because she was flustered and disoriented, she had only taken two steps when her right foot tripped over her left. With a gasp, she went tumbling headlong towards the floor for an embrace with the ground.
Gu Ye had been watching Jiang Mo and, seeing her movement, called out a warning, "Careful!"
Quick as lightning, he grabbed her arm and pulled hard. Jiang Mo's body spun in the air before finally tumbling into Gu Ye's embrace.
That was close. Thankfully, she didn't hit the floor.
Lying on top of Gu Ye, Jiang Mo felt a secret relief. At least there was a human cushion.
But her relief didn't last long.
Gu Ye held Jiang Mo, their bodies in intimate contact. It was as if they could hear each other's pounding heartbeats.
And besides that, there was the undeniable softness of her chest pressed against him.
Jiang Mo tried to get up but found herself held firmly in place. She looked up at Gu Ye, her eyes questioning: What's going on?
As she looked up, Gu Ye's gaze fell directly upon the alluring curves now prominently displayed before him.
The seductive sounds from the movie still lingered in his ears, making the moment even more torturous.
"Are you okay? Did I hurt you?" Jiang Mo asked with concern, pulling her hand free and accidentally brushing his arm. "What's wrong? You're so hot."
Even in late October, the temperature in Jiangcheng was still high, and they were both dressed lightly.
After saying this, she keenly sensed a certain physical change in him.
Even someone as oblivious as her couldn't miss it now.
Seeing the panic on the little bunny's face before him, Gu Ye's lips curved into a smile. His low voice carried a hint of amusement, "Silly, close your eyes."
With that, he wrapped an arm around Jiang Mo's waist, pulling her closer, and leaned in to kiss her.
Jiang Mo's eyes widened, but she closed them the instant his lips met hers.
The air was hot, the atmosphere intense, and the two young, restless hearts were pressed tightly together.
In the darkness, every sensation was amplified...
But thankfully, reason prevailed. Gu Ye finally stopped, catching his breath.
Jiang Mo was left dazed by the kiss, her posture almost like she was straddling him.
Just then, in the confined space, the abrupt ring of a WeChat video call shattered the moment.
Like a child caught misbehaving, she was startled and fumbled for the phone beside her.
Gu Ye patted her. "Answer the call. I'm going to the restroom."
Seeing the caller ID, Jiang Mo smoothed her hair, paused the movie, and then answered.
"Hey sis, what are you up to? You haven't replied to my messages for ages," Li Zheng's large head popped up on the screen, the background clearly showing a university dorm room.
"Where are you? Why's it so dark there? Are you up to no good?"
"I'm watching a movie in a private theater," Jiang Mo cleared her throat. "Why are you video calling?"
"So you didn't see the messages I sent you," Li Zheng complained. "Dad says he's cutting my allowance in half for the next two months because I kept your relationship with Brother Ye a secret. I'm completely innocent!"
He had sent several messages to Jiang Mo earlier and only called when she didn't reply.
Jiang Mo understood now. The kid was having a financial crisis. His core request was about his allowance, no wonder he was so frantic to reach her.
"Well, I'm not the one cutting your allowance."
"But Dad's taking his frustration about you two out on me!" Li Zheng argued. "Sis, can you help me out with some living expenses?"
"Is Brother Ye there? That brother-in-law..."
"Alright, stop shouting," Jiang Mo cut him off. "I'll help you with the money."
With his plan successful and the main mission accomplished, Li Zheng gave a thumbs up and shifted to casual chat. "You're probably not watching the movie alone, right? I don't hear Brother Ye's voice."
