Knowing that Jin Xuyan has the memories of his past life, Jiao Lizhi wanted to ask him about Jian Huan. But after hesitating for a long time, she decided not to ask.
Noticing her gaze, Jin Xuyan said, "Ah Zhi, if there is something you want to know, just ask."
Feeling uncomfortable, Jiao Lizhi thought she was tired. So, she stood up and said, "Brother Yan, I'm going to rest."
Leaving those words behind, she walked to her car and climbed into the back seat. She didn't close the door and simply lay down, taking a nap.
Jin Xuyan watched her walking away with a frown. He had clearly noticed that something was on her mind—so why wouldn't she say anything?
Feeling uneasy, he walked over to the car to ask her. But when he saw her sleeping, he couldn't bring himself to wake her. So, he climbed into the car and used his lap as a pillow. He placed her head on his lap and caressed her cheek.
As he watched her sleep, he played with her hair. He liked her hair—it was smooth and smelled good. When it grew longer, it would feel even better between his fingers.
Once asleep, Jiao Lizhi slept until the next morning. When she turned her body, her nose bumped into something hard but warm.
For a moment, she thought she was sleeping on a soft bed and reached out to touch the "wall." When her palm touched the warm wall, she felt it seemed to be growing and squeezed it with a frown.
"Hiss!"
The moment she heard the sharp hissing, her eyes opened wide instantly. When her gaze landed on where her hand was squeezing, she felt her mind explode. It took her a while before she let go of her hand and sat up in panic.
Leaning on the seat, Jin Xuyan watched her with his half-closed eyes, amusement flashing in them. He smiled lazily and asked hoarsely, "Ah Zhi, are you satisfied with it?"
Jiao Lizhi's eyes widened when she heard his words and asked, "Brother Yan, what are you talking about?! It was an accident!"
Raising his eyebrows, Jin Xuyan stared at her and said, "Ah Zhi, you touched it for a long time but still call it an accident. Do you want to touch it longer to check more carefully, hmm?"
Looking at her flushed cheeks, neck, and ears, he leaned closer. As he moved forward, Jiao Lizhi backed away. Without noticing, she was cornered, her back pressing against the door.
Jolted back to her senses, she said, "B-Brother Yan, I really didn't mean to offend you. I don't even know how I ended up sleeping on your lap."
Hearing her denial, Jin Xuyan lowered his gaze and asked aggrievedly, "Ah Zhi, did I do something to make you angry?"
"No," Jiao Lizhi shook her head.
"Then why are you distancing yourself from me? I thought after sharing a kiss and killing zombies together, we were already in a relationship. It seems that was just my wishful thinking," Jin Xuyan said sadly.
Seeing how sad he was, Jiao Lizhi felt as if she was a scum girl. She knew she shouldn't give him all her trust when they had only reunited not long ago. But for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to harden her heart and reject him.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally reached out to brush away the hair covering his eyes and said, "Brother Yan, I'm not sure about my feelings toward you. Although we were childhood friends, we only met again after so many years."
"The current me is different from the past me. You might want to take some time to think about it before making your decision."
"What's more, don't you want to get back with your girlfriend?" she added softly, lowering her gaze.
Hearing her words, Jin Xuyan frowned and asked, "Ah Zhi, what do you mean by getting back with my girlfriend?"
Jiao Lizhi clenched her fists and replied, "Weren't you and Jian Huan a couple in the past?"
When he heard her words, Jin Xuyan realized she was talking about their previous life. He cupped her face and stared into her eyes.
The moment he saw the flickering emotions in her gaze, his anxious heart finally settled. He was sure his Ah Zhi was jealous and it delighted him.
Instead of feeling angry or wronged, he was feeling so happy that he almost couldn't stop himself from laughing out loud.
After a while, he let out a chuckle and said, "Silly girl, who told you that? She is just a member of my team. If you dislike her, we will send her away when her brother wakes up."
"Ah Zhi, I have never had a girlfriend. You are my first and will be my last. Besides you, I don't want anyone else. I'm sure of my feelings toward you. So, Ah Zhi, can you please trust me and give me a chance?" he asked.
Jiao Lizhi's heart skipped a beat when she heard his words. After a moment, she finally asked, "Brother Yan, are you and Jian Huan really not in a relationship?"
This time, Jin Xuyan didn't explain with words. He lowered his head, and the moment their lips met, he used his actions to prove his feelings.
His kiss was gentle yet domineering. He licked and bit her lips lightly. When Jiao Lizhi parted her lips to take a breath, his tongue slipped into her mouth, not giving her a chance to resist.
The moment he entered the warm mouth, he pulled at her tongue, entwining with it. He deepened the kiss, brushing his tongue against her gums and teeth. Feeling her soft body become even softer in his embrace, his gaze darkened, and his body throbbed with desire.
Jiao Lizhi was overwhelmed by the intensity of the kiss and couldn't help but pull back to catch her breath.
When he felt her retreating, Jin Xuyan placed his palm on her nape and pulled her closer. Fearing he might crush her with his weight, he placed his left hand on the window to support himself.