Chapter 103: Sulky

  "I also want to know, why is heaven helping her so much?" Duan Shurong gritted her teeth, "All the good things have been given to her, even finding a boyfriend is such a handsome one, it's infuriating!" As she spoke, seeing Du Hujia and Ning Qingming already walking towards the car, she stomped her foot at Fang Xi and said: "Auntie, last time that Xiao Yesheng helped her slap me, I haven't gotten revenge for that slap yet, but now I have to watch her being smug, this breath is hard to swallow."

  Fang Zhi watched as Liu Zhen failed to catch up with Ning Qingmian and Du Huajia, standing stupidly in place, coldly humming a sound, "Serves them right!" Turning her head to hear Duan Shurong's words, she chimed in, "If you're really not convinced, then just steal her boyfriend away! If you become Du Huajia's girlfriend, I can vent my anger and might even gain something from it!"

  "How to grab?" Duan Shurong had been infatuated with Du Hu since he appeared, and she secretly regretted not seeing such a handsome man before. When she heard Fang Zhi's words, she said in a low voice: "Auntie teach me a few moves!"

  "In this world, there aren't many excellent men. If you encounter one, you can't be lenient and must think of ways to win him over." Fang Zhi sized up Duan Shurong, "Your looks are not as delicate as that dead girl's, but you have a fiery figure, which is an advantage. As long as the timing is right, I don't believe men won't be moved."

  "But judging from Brother-in-law's tone, this Du Zong is not an ordinary person, and it's probably not easy to get close to him." Duan Shurong's heart moved, looking at Du Hujia in front of her, although there were many boys in school, none of them could compare to him, if she could win him over...

  "There are many ways for a woman to pursue a man, what's not easy about it?" Fang Zhi looked at Liu Zhen walking towards her and said in a low voice: "In the past, your uncle even had a wife and children, I wanted them, didn't I still get them? And now that dead girl is just Du Huo's girlfriend, wanting to snatch him away, there are plenty of opportunities."

  "Aunt, since you and your husband know him, there should be a chance to meet him. Can you help me out?" Duan Shurong looked at Fang Zhi, "I'm not convinced that such a handsome and excellent man was won over by a country bumpkin."

  "Of course, if I don't help you, who will?" Fang Zhi smiled and, seeing Liu Zhen approaching, stopped talking and went to greet him.

  Ning Qingmin slightly turned her head, knowing that Liu Zhen hadn't caught up again, and only then realized that she was holding Du Hua's hand in a very intimate manner. She hurriedly tried to withdraw her hand, but it was held tightly by Du Hua, who calmly said: "There are still people watching us from behind!"

  Ning Qingmin was still hesitating to withdraw her hand, but Du Huajia simply let go of hers. Before she could react, he wrapped his arm around her waist, pressed a few buttons on the car's electronic lock with his right hand, and when the door opened, he scooped Ning Qingmin up with his left hand and put her in the front passenger seat. Ning Qingmin only managed to let out an "ah" before she found herself sitting in the car seat, her face red, staring blankly and unsure of what to say.

  Jing Qing's eyes widened in surprise as Du Huo leaned over to help her fasten the seatbelt, smiling and saying: "You've gained a bit of weight since last time!"

  Ning Qingmin came to his senses and saw that Du Huo had started the car, shaking off Liu Zhen and others. He let out a sigh of relief, only then remembering that Li Zili had just passed by the parking lot, possibly now driving up to the restaurant entrance to pick him up, but couldn't find anyone. Hurriedly, he called Li Zili, who upon learning that Ning Qingmin had left in someone else's car, laughed and said: "Since there's a guardian angel, naturally I'm not needed anymore."

  "Wasn't that your dad just now? Why are you avoiding him?" Du Huajia saw Ning Qingming finish his phone call with Li Zili and said, "After all, he's an elder, sometimes we have to give him some face."

  "He doesn't deserve it!" Ning Qingmin gritted her teeth and saw Du Huo's family looking at her in surprise, so she briefly told them about what had happened before.

  "Don't worry, I won't let anyone bully you again, including your dad!" Du Huajia said while driving.

  "Thank you for comforting me!" Ning Qing had just finished speaking, but found that Du Huo's driving direction was not the way home. He glanced out of the car window and saw that the streetlights were not very bright, and there were vast fields on both sides of the road with many fireflies flying around, making a beautiful scene.

  Ning Qingmian rolled down the car window and looked outside. It was already mid-September, the sweltering heat had gradually dissipated a bit, and the gentle breeze on summer nights caressed her face lightly, instantly dispelling all her worries.

  "Where is this?" Ning Qing asked softly, just now only paying attention to speaking and didn't notice the road conditions. It seems like we are in the outskirts.

  "Isn't it beautiful?" Du Huajia didn't respond to Ning Qingmin's words, but instead parked the car by the side of the road and said with a smile: "Every time I'm feeling anxious, I'll drive here alone to calm down." As he spoke, he opened the car door and got out, also gesturing for Ning Qingmin to get out. The two of them leaned against the car, quietly watching the fireflies flit about in the fields.

  "I'm actually afraid of all insects, fireflies are no exception, I've never dared to touch them." Ning Qing said softly: "I didn't expect that watching them here would make me think they're beautiful."

  Du Huajia turned his head to look at Ning Qingmian, stretched out his hand and scooped up a firefly that was flying by, gently opening his palm and saying: "Give it to you!"

  Ning Qingmin watched as the small firefly emitted light and flew out of Du Huo's palm, hesitating to stretch out her hand to catch it. She missed it once, and the firefly flew past her hand, flying far away in an instant. She couldn't help but exclaim: "My gift has flown away, what should I do?"

  "Haha...", Du Huajia laughed out loud, and then scooped up another firefly with his hand, saying: "That one flew away, but I still have this one!"

  "No, I'm very stubborn. Once I've made up my mind about something, I won't change it!" Ning Qingming didn't take the firefly, but instead bravely met Du Huajia's eyes. "I'm not the kind of person who would let go of what they have and suddenly like another one."

  Fireflies fluttered, the gentle breeze was almost imperceptible, and there was a feeling of great freshness. At this moment, Ning Qingming knew that Guo Shangliang was already in the past tense, and everything about him could no longer affect himself. The man in front of him, who had been gazing at him and helping him through difficulties time and again, had unknowingly taken up a very important position, so important that he could no longer avoid it.

  Du Huajia let go of the firefly in his palm, gently grasped Ning Qing's hand, gazed into her eyes and suddenly said: "Don't worry, I'm also a very determined person. If you're willing, I'll take good care of you!"

  Ning Qing's face flushed with warmth, her heart felt a surge of gratitude, and then she felt a pang in her nose, staring blankly at Du Huo's family as she asked: "Why are you so good to me?"

  "Because you are my girlfriend!" Du Huajun said with a light smile, "Anyone who bullies you will have to deal with me."

  "When did I agree to be your girlfriend?" Ning Qingming's heart was a mix of emotions, both sweet and sour, feeling that Du Hujia's confession method was too hasty, with a hint of sudden impulse. She stared at him, unable to express the complex feelings in her heart.

  "Are you unwilling to be my girlfriend?" Du Huajia's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement, deliberately letting go of Ning Qingmian's hand, and said seriously: "It turns out I was overthinking!"

  "That's not what I meant!" Ning Qing saw Du Huo's bewildered face and grew a bit anxious, muttering: "I mean, you didn't ask if I was willing or not!"

  "Are you willing or not?" Du Huajia's hand pulled Ning Qingmian's hand again, pulling her closer to himself, and the other hand stroked Ning Qingmian's face.

  A warm breath was right next to her, carrying a very strong masculine scent that hit her in the face. Ning Qing's heart jumped violently and she almost couldn't stand steady.

  Du's hand gently moved across her face, through her soft and smooth hair, finally resting on the back of her neck, gazing at her intensely as if trying to melt her into water with his eyes.

  Ning Qing's whole body was as if struck by lightning, and she was frozen in place, unable to move. Du Huo's family smiled silently, and with a gentle tug, Ning Qing's entire body leaned towards him, resting on his shoulder, her eyes closed and not speaking, her eyelashes trembling, her cheeks flushed pink, and her lips tenderly soft.

  Du Huajia's hands converged and wrapped around Ning Qingmin's waist, his forehead against hers, whispering: "Be my girlfriend, okay?"

  "Mmm!" Ning Qing felt Du Huo's hot breath on her face, her heart racing wildly, her legs soft and weak, her hands involuntarily grasping tightly onto Du Huo, afraid she would fall to the ground.

  "Xiao Min, from the moment I first saw you, you entered my heart." Du Huajia's low, husky voice whispered softly in Ning Qingmin's ear, making her entire heart skip a beat.

  Ning Qingmin slightly tilted her head, just about to say something, but her lips were covered by Du Hua's warm and soft lips. At first, it was light and gentle, but soon became passionate, and the arms wrapped around her waist tightened. Ning Qingmin was initially stunned, but after a while, she involuntarily responded.

  Lips and teeth are interdependent, lips and teeth are intertwined, lips and tongues are entwined...... The surrounding air seems to have heated up as well.

  Du Hu protected her family until Ning Qing was almost out of breath before gently releasing her, but his hands still wrapped around her waist did not let go.

  Ning Qingmin felt her heart was about to jump out of her throat, and she slowly opened her eyes to meet Du Huajia's face. Du Huajia had a faint smile on the corner of his mouth that made people's hearts flutter, and his dark, shiny eyes held long-suppressed emotions, making it impossible for anyone to resist his charm.

  Ning Qing's face turned red with shame, and her hands finally let go of Du Huajia's neck, but were immediately caught by Du Huajia's hands, with ten fingers tightly clasped together, the two palms tightly stuck together, and then she was tightly hugged again.

  Du You's two long, sturdy, and straight legs were tightly pressed against Ning Qingmin's legs, radiating heat that made her whole body feel soft and warm. His warm and slender fingers stroked Ning Qingmin's back, whispering softly: "Little Min, you're really beautiful!" As he spoke, his lips searched for Ning Qingmin's again, rolling and panting, seemingly a bit out of control. It wasn't until much later that he finally let her go.

  Ning Qingmin leaned on Du Huo's body, her heart was like soaking in honey, she really couldn't think that Du Huo's cool appearance would be so sultry and skilled.