Chapter 279: Whispers in the Moonlight

Lin Zheng Ran gazed at Xiao Heqing’s shy expression, his hand gently caressing her soft, tender cheeks.

“I’ve just eaten, so we should wait a bit to let it digest first.”

Her face flushed even deeper because his words meant they could get intimate tonight, and she was thrilled.

“Before that, let me show you something special.”

She felt in her pocket and pulled out another roll of stockings.

Lin Zheng Ran was surprised there was another one.

“Did you bring two rolls before the trip?”

Xiao Heqing silently unwrapped the roll of stockings and held it up in front of her face, shyly showing it to Lin Zheng Ran.

“These are different. The one that fell on the ground before was pantyhose; this is sexy stockings. I ordered both online.”

Lin Zheng Ran looked at the white stockings style; it wasn’t the usual kind at all.

The structure was different.

He burst out laughing: “You’ve really grown up.”

Xiao Heqing felt utterly embarrassed and could only peek at Lin Zheng Ran through the stockings.

Lin Zheng Ran said, “Since you brought them, don’t be shy—just put them on and show me.”

Heqing pressed her lips together tightly.

“Can I change in the restroom? This is a bit embarrassing… because once it’s on, it’s almost like wearing nothing.”

“Sure.”

“Thanks. I’ll go change then.”

She hopped off the bed and dashed to the restroom, shutting the door behind her for a while of fussing around.

Xiao Heqing emerged from the restroom on tiptoes, dressed in white stockings.

But she tugged hard at her white shirt with both hands, trying desperately to cover the upper part of her thighs.

“All changed, Lin Zheng Ran.”

In those white stockings, Xiao Heqing looked like a fresh, tempting little cake—her feet, calves, and thighs blending smoothly, giving off a sweet vibe.

Lin Zheng Ran admired her for a moment; under the moonlight, Xiao Heqing was like a work of art, especially with that blush that made his heart race. He reached out: “Come here.”

Heqing stepped forward a few paces and took Lin Zheng Ran’s hand.

He pulled her swiftly onto the bed.

“Do you still want to sleep tonight?” he asked.

Xiao Heqing’s heart skipped a beat; she hesitated: “I don’t really want to sleep, but… if we stay up all night, will your body handle it? I read that guys have limits, and your health comes first.”

“That’s for guys in novels, not me.”

With that, Lin Zheng Ran pulled the covers over them.

Xiao Heqing let out a surprised gasp, and soon the room filled only with the sweet sounds of kisses.

Hours of intimacy followed.

Unlike their first time, which was awkward and full of worries.

This time, Xiao Heqing was completely unafraid.

In fact, she craved it.

She naturally shared the closeness with Lin Zheng Ran.

Fully enjoying this wonderful love for a long while.

Around eleven at night, Xiao Heqing cuddled up in the covers, hugging Lin Zheng Ran’s neck, still wanting to kiss him.

But Lin Zheng Ran caught her hand: “That’s enough; it’s almost midnight. I still need to celebrate your birthday.”

Xiao Heqing’s eyes sparkled with romantic light as she blurted out: “Forget the birthday; let’s keep going.”

“What?” he asked with a laugh.

Realizing what she’d said, Xiao Heqing’s face turned bright red; she quickly covered it with her hands, denying she’d spoken at all.

“Lin Zheng Ran, I didn’t say anything. You didn’t hear a thing.”

Lin Zheng Ran thought this girl was even more hooked than last time: “We’ll continue after we eat the cake and make your wish.”

Peeking through the gaps in her fingers, Xiao Heqing stole a glance at Lin Zheng Ran.

“Really? Okay, then. We’ll eat the cake, rest a bit, and keep going—as long as you don’t stop.”

He nodded with a smile.

Lin Zheng Ran slipped into simple pajamas and decided not to get out of bed.

Instead, like that fox had done before, he spread a blanket over the covers.

Then he placed the cake on top, so they could eat without messing up the bed.

Feeling cherished, Xiao Heqing’s mind was a bit hazy and dreamy as she helped Lin Zheng Ran arrange the blanket on the bed in front of him.

Lin Zheng Ran noticed she didn’t seem tired at all: “You seem more used to this than last time.”

Heqing blushed and whispered: “I guess so. I don’t know why, but ever since that night in the hotel, I’ve felt so relaxed. Especially my neck—it was a bit stiff before, but now it’s completely fine.”

“Your neck was bothering you?”

“Oh, yeah. One night I was reading a novel in bed and got a crick in it, but it wasn’t a big deal. Weirdly, after that time, the pain just vanished.”

Seeing a light sweat on her forehead, Lin Zheng Ran brushed the hair from it and checked the time.

Ten minutes until midnight.

“Have you thought about what wish to make?”

Xiao Heqing was about to say she had one, but Lin Zheng Ran cut in: “Don’t make it the same as with the shooting star, or it’ll be a waste.”

That made her lose her idea because from childhood, all her wishes had been the same: to be with Lin Zheng Ran forever.

But now… she asked quietly:

“Is it okay if it’s the same? Does it matter?”

Lin Zheng Ran was surprised: “You’re really going to wish for the same thing?” He realized wishes aren’t supposed to be shared, and now it hit him: “Heqing, you’re telling me all your wishes from childhood were the same one?”

Xiao Heqing nodded obediently: “Yes, all the same.”

“Really? So for the past eighteen years, you’ve used the same wish every time?”

“Yes. All my wishes have been to be with you forever. Whenever I make a wish, it’s always that one.”

Lin Zheng Ran was deeply moved, looking at this silly girl who never changed.

He couldn’t resist giving her a light flick on the forehead.

Xiao Heqing winced in pain, rubbing her head: “Ouch! That hurt… but you haven’t done that in forever; it’s kind of nostalgic.”

Lin Zheng Ran was speechless: “I can’t believe anyone uses the same wish from childhood on.”

“Why not?”

Xiao Heqing rubbed her head: “But that’s what I want most. Ever since you protected me as a kid, I’ve wished to be with you forever. It’s my biggest desire.”

“I’m saying you don’t need to wish for that—it’s wasting a wish.”

She rarely argued with Lin Zheng Ran, but now she muttered: “I don’t think it’s a waste… I just want to be with you.”

Lin Zheng Ran sighed.

He rubbed her forehead gently and let it go.

“Fine, wish for whatever you want. But since you wished on that shooting star not long ago, wishing the same thing so soon might jinx it. Got anything else?”

“It could jinx it?!” She thought that was bad; she couldn’t risk it: “Okay, I’ll think of something else…”

Xiao Heqing pondered for a moment, recalling their trip and that scene yesterday with the old man and woman washing hair.

“Got it! How about you wash my hair for me?”

“Wash your hair?”

“Yes, wash my hair.” She grabbed her phone and showed Lin Zheng Ran something.