When It Is Tolerable, What Isn't

"Is that so?"

Feeling the delicate figure in his arms still trembling, Ye Feng couldn't help but hold her tighter.

"Yuxin, are you okay? Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

"Mmm..."

With a soft whimper, Su Yuxin buried her face deeper, too shy to meet Ye Feng's gaze. She murmured softly,

"N-no... Brother Ye Feng, I'm fine. I just... I just got too excited... Being alone with you like this makes me so happy."

"I see... As long as you're okay, Yuxin."

Ye Feng gently stroked Su Yuxin's silky hair, her long twin tails cascading over his arm like a forest sprite's, her timid demeanor utterly adorable.

Noticing the atmosphere growing oddly intimate, Su Yuxin quickly changed the subject.

"B-Brother Ye Feng, I think I smelled strawberries earlier. Does this orchard have some?"

"Your nose is sharp, Yuxin."

Ye Feng smiled and nodded, revealing a strawberry in his palm. He brought it to Su Yuxin's lips, his eyes tender.

"Want to taste it?"

"Okay~ Thank you, Brother Ye Feng~"

With a sweet grin, Su Yuxin parted her lips, revealing a tiny white canine as she nibbled the strawberry, her eyes closing in delight.

"Well? Good, right?"

"Mhm! It’s so sweet!"

Watching her blissful expression, Ye Feng couldn’t resist caressing her soft cheek—her chewing face resembled a little hamster, utterly endearing.

Just as Su Yuxin was about to pick more strawberries, she suddenly remembered her real purpose for coming out here. This was her chance to be close to her beloved Ye Feng, yet she’d gotten distracted by fruit. How silly!

"Want more? I’ll pick a couple for you," Ye Feng offered.

"N-no, Brother Ye Feng!"

Su Yuxin abruptly clung to his arm, pressing it against her chest.

"I... I didn’t come out here just for strawberries! I... I want you to fall for me!"

Ye Feng froze at her bold confession. But instead of brushing it off, he swept her up into a princess carry.

"Eep—!"

Su Yuxin had never been this close to him before. Her body stiffened like an ice sculpture in his arms.

"Y-Yuxin?"

Alarmed by her lack of response, Ye Feng carefully set her down, patting her cheeks lightly.

"Yuxin, are you okay?"

"Whimper..."

At his touch, Su Yuxin gradually snapped out of her daze.

"Brother Ye Feng..."

Her vision cleared to see Ye Feng’s worried gaze fixed on her, and her heart swelled with honeyed joy. She looped her arms around his neck and pecked his lips.

"Yuxin?"

Relieved by her liveliness, Ye Feng exhaled.

"Thank goodness you’re fine."

"Brother Ye Feng... I... I..."

His concern only deepened her love. Her emerald eyes morphed into heart shapes as she nuzzled his arm with her ample chest—far fuller than Li Mucheng’s.

"I love you, Brother Ye Feng♡ So, so much♡"

"Yuxin?"

Noticing her feverish state, Ye Feng quickly led her out of the greenhouse. Lost in her euphoria, Su Yuxin followed willingly—wherever he went, as long as he was beside her.

Seated on a bench under soft lighting, Ye Feng finally got a proper look at her.

The girl’s exquisite makeup and attire made her resemble a fairy-tale princess. Her golden twin tails amplified her doll-like charm, inviting adoration.

"B-Brother Ye Feng~"

Su Yuxin gazed at him with smoldering desire, her restraint crumbling. Despite her aristocratic poise, all decorum was forgotten now.

"I... I want kisses from Brother Ye Feng~ And hugs~"

"Gulp..."

Ye Feng had never seen her like this. His breath hitched.

"Brother Ye Feng~ Please? My heart’s racing so fast~"

She pressed against his chest, biting her cherry lips as she stared up at him, then slowly shut her eyes.

"Please, I... I love you so much♡"

"Yuxin!"

Unable to resist, Ye Feng pulled her slender waist close. Under the glow of the lights, their silhouettes merged as one.

"Mwah♡ Brother Ye Feng♡ Chuu♡"

"Ah♡ Love you♡ Love you♡"

"Mmmph♡"

......

At long last, the love-struck maiden received the affection she’d yearned for.