Have a Kiss

Su Yang had just closed his eyes when he felt the pressure and immediately opened them, turning his head to look.

Li Yuanying had leaned her face against his neck and smacked her lips once. After scratching her cheek, she went still.

“Damn, how am I supposed to sleep like this? Yuanying?”

Su Yang tried calling her softly twice, but Li Yuanying showed no reaction.

He gently took her hand and placed it on the sofa bed, then lifted her thigh and moved it aside.

Li Yuanying let out a hum, frowned, and turned over with an irritated expression.

“I’m warning you—if you mess with me again, I won’t go easy on you.” Su Yang smiled and turned his head away.

Less than two minutes after closing his eyes, Li Yuanying rolled over again and wrapped her arms around him. Her right leg followed, draping itself over him once more.

Su Yang took a deep breath and turned to look at her. “All right, all right. So you’re deliberately provoking me, huh? Fine.”

As he spoke, he closed his eyes, turned over, and threw his arms around her. Then he pulled Li Yuanying’s head against his chest.

Li Yuanying’s whole body trembled, and she struggled lightly.

But Su Yang held her tightly, so she couldn’t break free.

What a little troublemaker. She’s pretending to be asleep again.

The two of them stayed locked in each other’s arms for several minutes. Li Yuanying’s heart was pounding.

She secretly opened her eyes and stole a glance at him, only to find Su Yang staring right back at her.

“You…”

“You what? Did you think I didn’t know you were pretending to sleep?” Su Yang said with a laugh.

“Let go of me.”

“No. You were the one who hugged me first.” Su Yang grinned shamelessly.

“If you don’t let go, I’m going to yell. I’ll accuse you of harassing me.”

“Go ahead and yell. If you wake those two up and they see us hugging, I’m not the one who’ll be embarrassed.”

“You!”

A faint blush spread across Li Yuanying’s face. Although she said that, she actually had no desire for Su Yang to let go of her.

“Fine. I’m not afraid either. Then let’s just keep hugging and see who gets embarrassed when they wake up.”

“Whatever.” Su Yang smiled and closed his eyes.

Li Yuanying huffed and closed her eyes as well.

Anyone who has a partner probably knows that it’s hard for two people to fall asleep while holding each other. It may be comfortable, but the position can be awkward. Of course, there are exceptions—people who can fall asleep instantly.

Li Yuanying wasn’t one of them. There was no way she could fall asleep while being held like this.

The two of them felt each other’s breathing and heartbeat. After a few more minutes, Li Yuanying opened her eyes and shifted upward, bringing her face close to Su Yang’s.

Su Yang opened his eyes as well. The moment he did, he saw Li Yuanying staring at him.

He instinctively leaned back a little and said, stunned, “Are you trying to kiss me?”

“Don’t flatter yourself. Who wants to kiss you?”

“Then why are you putting your face so close to mine?”

“Mind your own business.” Li Yuanying rolled her eyes.

“Fine, then. I’m not hugging you anymore. I’m tired. I’m going to sleep.” Su Yang released her and prepared to close his eyes.

But the moment he let go, Li Yuanying grabbed him and pulled him back into her arms.

Su Yang stared at her. “Seriously? You’re addicted to hugging me now?”

Li Yuanying’s heart was racing. Pretending to be calm, she said, “Stop talking.”

“I can’t sleep while I’m holding you.”

“Then don’t sleep!” As she spoke, she lifted his other arm, placed it beneath her, and rested her head on it.

“Mm… comfortable.” Li Yuanying smiled and closed her eyes.

“You’re comfortable, but I’m not.”

“A beautiful woman is sleeping beside you, and you’re still uncomfortable? What more could you want?”

Su Yang smiled. “How about…”

“How about what?”

“A kiss?”

“What?”

Su Yang had used a Chinese internet expression in Korean, so Li Yuanying didn’t understand and looked at him blankly.

“Never mind, never mind. It’s not convenient right now. I’ll save it for later.”

“What are you talking about? Go to sleep.” Li Yuanying closed her eyes again.

Su Yang glanced at her, then stopped moving as well. He closed his eyes and breathed in her light, pleasant scent, preparing to enjoy a good nap. His claim that he couldn’t sleep had only been a bluff.

A few minutes later, just as he was about to drift off, Li Yuanying suddenly moved again and startled him awake.

“Hey, can you stop moving around? If you want to sleep, then sleep. If you don’t, move over and play with your phone. Stop disturbing me.” Su Yang turned over and lay flat on his back.

Li Yuanying didn’t answer. Once Su Yang was lying flat, she raised her head, leaned toward his face, and suddenly planted a quick kiss on his lips.

Afterward, she hurriedly lowered her head and lay against his chest.

Ding! Li Yuanying’s favorability toward the host has risen to 90. Reward: eight million.

Su Yang slowly opened his eyes and touched his lips. He glanced toward Yoshie and Qingxia, who were sleeping soundly and had not moved at all.

He took a deep breath, pushed Li Yuanying away, and then leaned down to kiss her in return. Li Yuanying’s expression turned to one of startled panic.

…

“Mm… Su… Su Yang, what are you doing? There are other people right beside us!” A minute later, Li Yuanying pushed him away, panting heavily. Her face was bright red as she spoke in a hushed voice.

“Oh, so you do remember there are other people here? Who told you to keep teasing me?”

“I… I wasn’t teasing you.”

“Still denying it? I don’t care. I’m burning up right now. I need to cool down.”

“How are you going to do that?” Li Yuanying asked, swallowing nervously.

“What do you think?” Su Yang winked with a mischievous smile.

“N-no. That’s too risky.”

“Risky?” Su Yang was taken aback.

Li Yuanying raised her head and pointed toward the other two.

“Oh… all right. We probably don’t have enough time anyway, so I’ll let you off for now. But…”

“But what?”

“I’ll tell you tonight.” Su Yang smiled, lay back down, and said nothing more.

Li Yuanying bit her lip and fell silent as well. Her heart continued pounding wildly for quite some time before gradually calming down.

Then, with her face flushed, she closed her eyes and quietly fell asleep beside Su Yang.

The four of them lay quietly on the sofa bed, taking an afternoon nap.

A gentle breeze drifted through the air, accompanied by the songs of birds and the fragrance of flowers.

More than an hour later, Yoshie woke up first. She rubbed her eyes, sat up, and looked at the people beside her.

Qingxia stretched and opened her eyes as well.

“You’re awake, Yoshie?”

“Mm. That was such a comfortable nap.”

“Same here. It’s so relaxing to take a nap in such a beautiful place.”

As the two of them spoke softly, Su Yang and Li Yuanying woke up too.

“You’re awake?” Su Yang sat up and twisted his neck.

“Just woke up.”

“Ahh, that feels good. What time is it?”

“Twenty past four.” Yoshie checked her phone.

“It’s that late already? No more sleeping. Come on, let’s get up.”

Li Yuanying remained lying down. “I’m going to stay here a little longer. I don’t feel like moving.”

“All right, take your time. I’m going outside for a walk.”

“I’ll go too.” Qingxia raised her hand and put on her shoes.

“Then I’ll come along as well.” Yoshie smiled.

Li Yuanying sat up in surprise. “Where are you all going?”

“Just walking around nearby to get familiar with the surroundings.”

“Then I’m coming too.” Li Yuanying got to her feet.

“Weren’t you going to lie down for a while longer? You can stay here.”

“If you all leave, it’ll be boring lying here by myself.”

Su Yang shook his head with a smile. “Then we’ll go together. Come on.”

They put on their shoes. Su Yang walked over to the balcony and stepped over the railing.

“You three go out through the main door and make sure the doors and windows are closed.”

“Okay.”

The three women went into the living room, closed the balcony window, and left through the front door.