Dai Chengfeng felt a warmth in his heart and fell silent for a moment, his gaze softening slightly.
Then, without hesitation, he sat down beside Bibi Dong.
The slight depression of the sofa brought them closer together, and Dai Chengfeng carried with him the faint scent of sunlight from outside.
In that instant, as her body unconsciously leaned toward him, Bibi Dong tensed up imperceptibly. She instinctively shifted slightly inward on the sofa, her delicate brows furrowing as a flicker of alertness crossed her cold, jade-like face:
"In broad daylight… what are you trying to do?"
Her voice carried its usual commanding tone, attempting to suppress the strange sensation brought on by their proximity.
However, Dai Chengfeng seemed oblivious. His gaze lingered on her aloof yet stunning profile, her skin bathed in sunlight, creating a hazy golden glow—flawlessly smooth and radiant.
Her frown held an unconscious allure. The usually lofty Pope, now within arm's reach, revealed a rare vulnerability tinged with defensiveness.
Without hesitation, he slowly, deliberately moved closer, leaving no room for refusal.
"Of course…"
Dai Chengfeng's voice dropped lower, carrying a peculiar magnetism that drew one in. The warmth of his breath brushed against Bibi Dong's fair skin.
"…to assist my teacher… in cultivation!"
The moment the words left his lips, Dai Chengfeng had already lowered his head.
"No need!"
Instantly, Bibi Dong's heartbeat skipped a beat. A foreign flutter of emotion mixed with a trace of irritation and panic surged through her.
She was about to reprimand this inappropriate action—it was barely noon, after all—but…
Dai Chengfeng had already leaned in closer.
His movements were slow, exuding an irresistible dominance tempered with gentle tenderness.
Her cool lips, tinged with the faint scent of red wine, were softly captured by his.
Bibi Dong's eyes widened in shock, her pupils contracting instantly.
The glaring daylight flooded the room mercilessly, exposing every subtle change in her expression.
This clarity of awareness made her feel even more shame and unease than she would have at night.
She instinctively tried to push him away, but her wrist was gently yet firmly seized by a warm, strong hand, pressing it against the soft backrest of the sofa.
The movement was commanding yet incredibly gentle.
Dai Chengfeng's presence overwhelmed her senses.
The faint, youthful masculinity mingled with a hint of metallic coolness and the scent of sunlight wrapped around her completely.
"Mmm… no… it's still daytime!"
At this moment, Bibi Dong's heart softened slightly, but because it was daytime, she murmured a weak protest while addressing Dai Chengfeng.
However, Dai Chengfeng clearly knew how to handle this situation.
He didn't respond, nor did he rush. With warm, patient kisses, he traced the perfect outline of her lips, waiting for her tightly closed defenses to weaken even slightly.
The sunlight streamed through the window panes, amplifying every sensation under the bright light. Bibi Dong felt each of her senses heightened to the extreme.
The electric tingling from their lips meeting, the warmth spreading across her skin, and even the sound of her rapidly accelerating heartbeat—all of it overwhelmed her.
Finally, under those persistent, hypnotic kisses, Bibi Dong's tense body began to soften.
A faint, almost inaudible whimper escaped from deep within her throat—half a complaint, half a sigh of surrender.
Her long lashes fluttered shut, casting a soft shadow beneath her eyes.
The mask of aloofness and dignity that she always wore cracked under the intimacy of this daylight encounter, flushed with emotion and a dazed haze.
But this subtle sound was like a trumpet of permission to Dai Chengfeng.
A knowing smile flickered in his eyes, and his actions abruptly deepened.
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The sunlight blazed fiercely.
The temperature in the room seemed to rise sharply.
The kiss grew deeper and more passionate.
It was no longer a tentative exploration but a complete takeover and fusion.
Dai Chengfeng still held her wrist with one hand, while the other arm encircled her waist, pulling her tightly into his embrace, almost embedding her into his body.
The heat radiating from his broad chest seeped through her clothing, dispelling the last shred of rationality from Bibi Dong's mind.
The brightness of the day left her disoriented. Her mind screamed "stop," but her body seemed to betray her, succumbing to the familiar yet alien, aggressive tenderness.
Each of his probing advances sent waves of indescribable tingling sensations coursing through her spine to her fingertips, causing her to tremble uncontrollably.
Dai Chengfeng could clearly feel the process of the Pope in his arms transitioning from rigid resistance to gradual yielding.
This silent submission stirred his heart more than any sweet words ever could.
After a long while.
"Mmm…"
The prolonged suffocation caused Bibi Dong to let out a low groan. She instinctively turned her head, seeking a breath of air.
Seizing the opportunity, Dai Chengfeng trailed scorching kisses along her delicate jawline, finally resting at the pulse throbbing on her neck, where he gently sucked.
Her pale neck, moistened by his kisses, glowed like polished jade under the sunlight.
"!!!"
For a moment, Bibi Dong couldn't help but let out a sharp gasp. Her back arched rigidly, and even her toes curled involuntarily.
The tingling sensation was so intense that it nearly caused her to collapse onto the sofa.
The sunlight turned her earlobes a rosy pink, spreading down to her nape.
She had never been so intimately teased by him in such a bright, clear environment.
The shame of this realization made her whole body burn, and the urge to resist rose again. The dignity of the Pope within her struggled to fight back.
Dai Chengfeng keenly sensed her brief stiffness.
He chuckled softly, finally ending the deep kiss but not letting her go.
He pulled back slightly, his nose still touching hers, their heated breaths mingling, both breathing heavily.
His deep eyes locked onto her misty, dazed pupils, tinged with pink under the sunlight, appearing almost transparent and somewhat bewildered.
"Teacher,"
Dai Chengfeng's voice was hoarse. "You see, even in broad daylight…"
He paused meaningfully, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.
"Insolent!"
Bibi Dong suddenly snapped back to her senses. The mist in her violet eyes quickly dissipated, replaced by icy anger and the humiliation of being seen through.
Almost frantically, she pushed him away with force, standing upright as she sharply reprimanded him.
Yet her voice lacked its usual steadiness and authority, trembling slightly and uneven in breath.
She hastily raised her hands to adjust her slightly disheveled collar and stray strands of hair, her movements hurried and concealing.
But her snow-white cheeks still bore two vivid patches of red, spreading all the way to her ears and neck—a blush she had never worn before.
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