It was unclear whether it was because Xiao Yufan’s barbecue was too delicious or because the girls were simply too hungry, but soon the meat was devoured in a frenzy. It was hard to imagine that four delicate women could eat so much…
“Could you at least leave me something to eat? I’ve been working hard all this time, and I haven’t even tasted a single piece of barbecue…”
Looking at the satisfied expressions on the girls’ faces, Xiao Yufan sighed helplessly. When he spoke, even Qing Luan appeared somewhat embarrassed.
“Good thing I came prepared, or I might have starved to death out here in this remote wilderness…”
He took out some flatbreads from his bag, spread a layer of seasoning over them, and placed them over a gentle flame. Soon, the breads turned a tempting golden brown, releasing a fragrant aroma.
Although the girls had already eaten their fill, they couldn’t help but swallow hard. They had barely ever tasted such food, making it even more enticing to them.
“Brother Fan, I’m suddenly really hungry again. Can I have one more?”
Though the other girls were clearly tempted, none of them spoke up—except for Qin Menglu, who smiled innocently and playfully asked.
“Alright, come give me a kiss first, and call me ‘husband’…”
Xiao Yufan teased, but to his surprise, Qin Menglu didn’t hesitate at all. She leaned in, kissed him, sweetly called him “husband,” and then happily took the flatbread.
“This method doesn’t seem to work on this girl at all!”
Qin Menglu’s unflinching expression left Xiao Yufan speechless. She showed no sign of embarrassment, even with the others watching.
“Oh wow, this tastes amazing! Looks like some people aren’t hungry anymore…”
Yu Yihan and Tianxuan were naturally shy. Had Qing Luan not been present, they might have been less reserved. With a stranger suddenly among them, they felt the need to be more cautious.
Yet at that very moment, Xiao Yufan began teasing them inappropriately, making them even more anxious. In the end, their hunger won out…
The two sweet kisses left Xiao Yufan somewhat dazed. Indeed, the temptation of delicious food was too great to resist. Fortunately, he had prepared this in advance; otherwise, how could such a sensual scene have unfolded?
At this moment, Qing Luan was the most uncomfortable. Watching others display their affection so openly, she could do nothing but feel awkward. What annoyed her most was that guy—how could he make them do such embarrassing things? It was one thing for them to be a couple, but she was an outsider.
Sensing Qing Luan’s hesitation, Xiao Yufan couldn’t sit still any longer. He was afraid she might take the opportunity to do something impulsive, so after a brief pause, he walked directly toward her.
“Are you really not hungry?”
“Ahh…” Qing Luan looked up and met Xiao Yufan’s gaze. For the first time, she showed a shy, girlish expression, thinking he might have other intentions.
“What ‘ah’? If you won’t eat, I’m going to take it then…”
Xiao Yufan was somewhat exasperated. It seemed this girl’s mind was always filled with such thoughts. If they were truly in a relationship, he wouldn’t mind at all, but right now, he dared not harbor any feelings for her.
“You can’t take it back once you’ve brought it here…”
Qing Luan took the food from Xiao Yufan’s hand, her face still flushed red. She looked especially adorable. If it weren’t for that promise, how could he possibly suppress his most primal desires in the presence of such beauty?
“Brother Fan…”
Hearing Qing Luan’s soft call, Xiao Yufan turned around—only to feel her delicate lips gently press against his. A faint, pleasant fragrance filled his senses, and for a moment, he was lost in the moment.
By the time he came to his senses, Qing Luan had already run back. Feeling the strange gazes from Yu Yihan and Tianxuan, she lowered her head even further, wishing she could disappear into the ground if only there were a crack to hide in.
Touching his lips, still warm from the kiss, Xiao Yufan was momentarily lost in thought. This girl had been so forward, yet he could only passively accept it, unable to show any further affection.
“This was Big Sister Qing Luan’s first kiss, Brother Fan. You really hit the jackpot. But why were you so clueless? Such a great opportunity, and you didn’t even try to take advantage of it…”
Qin Menglu teased happily, showing no sign of jealousy. Xiao Yufan even suspected that Qing Luan might have slipped them some kind of charm potion, given how they were all siding with her.
“Take advantage of this? Do you want to go hungry? Go stand over there quietly…”
If Qin Menglu hadn’t dodged quickly, Xiao Yufan would have given her a light smack on the head. This girl was always causing trouble. He had no intention of getting too close to Qing Luan, or else it wouldn’t just be his conscience that would trouble him—Qing Yuanfeng would certainly take action as well.
The atmosphere once again became awkward. Everyone was lost in their own thoughts, while Qing Luan’s lips kept twitching involuntarily, as if murmuring something. Clearly, her emotions were in turmoil.
“No matter what conflict there is between my brother and you, I won’t let either of you get hurt. No one can dictate my happiness. I will become your woman…”
Her gaze fixed on Xiao Yufan not far away, Qing Luan’s eyes turned resolute. She never easily developed feelings for any man, but once she did, she would throw herself into it wholeheartedly.
Unaware of Qing Luan’s thoughts, Xiao Yufan looked at Tianxuan and the others, a faint warmth stirring in his heart. Far from the city’s noise and chaos, perhaps this kind of life was its own kind of happiness…
Both Yu Yihan and Tianxuan, as well as Qin Menglu, had chosen to quietly stay by his side. Xiao Yufan was deeply moved, though he rarely expressed it. He simply wanted to prove through his actions that he had the ability to bring happiness to the women around him.
If they ever chose to leave, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t try to stop them. What couldn’t be held onto should be allowed to go freely. He believed fate would bring the right person to him, and all he could do was ensure that every woman could find happiness.
Slightly dazed, Xiao Yufan shook his head lightly. Just then, he suddenly felt a wave of heat. Before he could fully register it, the voices of Tianxuan and the others reached his ears.
“Brother Fan, there’s a fire!”
Looking at the spreading flames, Xiao Yufan felt a headache coming on. Although there wasn’t much flammable material around, the fire was still quite noticeable in the night…
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