Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Jiang Liu Lightly Kisses Jun Qingmeng. Tongtong Is Warned.

Jiang Liu was about to refuse.

Tongtong spoke up first, in a hurry.

"No way! Only Daddy can wash Tongtong’s feet!"

Jiang Liu: ???

"You little girl, you like your dad that much?"

"Mhm!" Tongtong nodded with adorable earnestness.

The onlookers chuckled, amused.

The little girl was so entertaining.

Jun Qingmeng thought to herself, ’My feet can only be touched by Jiang Liu, too.’

Along the way, Jiang Liu also received a bottle of hair conditioner, a case of ham sausages, a small bag of children’s medicine, and a mooncake gift box.

Jiang Liu was gradually growing numb to it. The Mid-Autumn Festival was still half a month away; why were people already giving him mooncakes?

It was just too much.

The three of them got into the car, and Tongtong let out a long sigh of relief.

She was so worried someone else would give her a workbook.

’Aren’t kids supposed to grow up happy?’

"Daddy, I’m sleepy. Let’s go, hurry!"

Tongtong urged nervously.

"Okay." Jiang Liu started the car and slowly pulled out of the parking spot.

There were many people strolling around Yangzhai Street at night.

An auntie greeted him, "Boss Jiang, make sure to get some rest at home!"

"Brother Jiang, can you open up a little earlier tomorrow? I don’t think I can last until seven!"

"Goodbye, Little Boss Jiang! Go home and get to sleep early. Rest up so you can make us more delicious food."

Jiang Liu resignedly replied to each of them.

The neighbors were so enthusiastic, they practically wanted to watch him all the way home.

He finally drove out of Yangzhai Street and stopped at a red light.

Tongtong was hugging the red mooncake box and studying it curiously. She had heard of them but never eaten one. "Daddy, can we eat mooncakes when we get home?"

"Yes, they’re all yours."

"Wow! This little cutie is so blessed."

Jun Qingmeng’s eyes lit up as she asked, "Jiang Liu, can I join? The three of us can eat together."

Mooncakes symbolize family reunion.

Jiang Liu replied casually, "Sure, if you want some."

"Mhm!"

Because of planting the tree today, it wasn’t long before Tongtong powered down in the back seat.

The traffic was a bit heavy.

Jiang Liu was queued up in the left-turn lane.

Jun Qingmeng saw her chance, stretching her arm out and placing it on Jiang Liu’s leg. "You must be tired. Let me give your leg a massage."

"It’s fine, no need. You had a tough day today, too." Jiang Liu felt a little awkward.

"I’m not tired. You’re the pillar of the family, so you’re the most tired." Jun Qingmeng insisted on massaging his leg.

Massaging Jiang Liu’s leg wasn’t tiring for her, and neither was working at the shop. But if she had to work anywhere else, it would absolutely be exhausting.

Jiang Liu didn’t refuse her kind gesture any longer and said with a teasing smile, "Isn’t Tongtong the pillar of the family? She’s always telling me that *she’s* the pillar."

Jun Qingmeng turned to look at Tongtong, who was sound asleep, smacking her lips from time to time.

Jun Qingmeng let out a "PFFT" of laughter.

She mimicked Jiang Liu’s tone and said:

"I think she’s probably the pillar of the Ice Cream Annihilation Squad, right?"

"Hahaha."

The two of them looked at each other and burst out laughing.

Warning, warning, someone is badmouthing the little cutie!

Tongtong’s snoring stopped, and her little ears perked up to eavesdrop.

Thinking about the heartwarming companionship of the past few days, Jiang Liu suddenly said gently, "Qingmeng, it’s really nice having you around. I’m very happy, and Tongtong likes you too."

Jun Qingmeng’s heart sped up, and she was over the moon with happiness.

’Is Jiang Liu confessing his feelings to me?’

’So shouldn’t I do something?’

’Maybe I should give him a kiss... No, better not... It feels so embarrassing.’

’Let me think!’

Jun Qingmeng’s expression softened as she said, "Me too. As long as I can see you and Tongtong, I’m content."

"Jiang Liu, can you promise me you’ll never leave me?"

Jiang Liu didn’t answer. The word "forever" was too much like a fairytale, too heavy.

"Silly girl!"

He reached out and caressed Jun Qingmeng’s face. It was soft and smooth; the texture of her skin was wonderful.

Jun Qingmeng placed her hand on the back of Jiang Liu’s, pressing against it in response.

"If you like it, you can touch me anytime. I’m your little silly girl. Everything I have is yours!"

Jiang Liu blushed a little, pulling his hand back and changing the subject. "Alright, let’s talk more when we get home. I need to focus on driving."

"Are you shy?" Jun Qingmeng asked, leaning in with a blush on her face.

Her warm, moist, fragrant breath brushed against Jiang Liu’s face.

Jiang Liu shrugged.

"No? Of course not. Why do you ask?"

"You’re so cute! Hehe!"

"Come on, let Big Sis give you a pat."

Jun Qingmeng ruffled Jiang Liu’s hair.

Jiang Liu, annoyed, removed her small hand.

’I’m in my twenties, not some preschooler.’

Jun Qingmeng didn’t mind, still smiling happily.

It was all because their relationship had taken another step forward.

But she was still a little unsatisfied.

For the rest of the way, Jun Qingmeng chattered softly, telling Jiang Liu about her childhood.

She talked about getting the most "little red flowers" in class, being a Young Pioneer, the sanitation monitor, and the class president, things like that.

Jiang Liu was full of praise, but he was laughing inwardly.

’When he was a kid, he won first place in the city math competition multiple times, was always the class president, and gave more school-wide speeches than the teachers. Did *he* ever get arrogant about it?’

Jiang Liu couldn’t bring himself to say it and crush Jun Qingmeng’s spirit.

A short while later,

Jiang Liu drove into the underground garage and pulled into his parking spot.

Tongtong was sound asleep again, her snores rising and falling, just like a carbon copy of Jiang Liu’s.

The surroundings fell silent. The dim, yellow dome light in the car illuminated the two of them.

The atmosphere grew intimate.

Jun Qingmeng gazed at Jiang Liu, her heart in turmoil. Unconsciously, her fair ears turned a tender red.

They were already boyfriend and girlfriend, but Jun Qingmeng was ambitious. She wasn’t satisfied with their current relationship; she wanted to take it a step further.

’We’re home, and Tongtong’s asleep... Should I be more proactive now?’

Just as Jun Qingmeng was still mustering her courage...

Jiang Liu unbuckled his seatbelt, turned his head, and called out, "Tongtong, we’re home..."

’Ah, shut up!’

His mouth was covered by Jun Qingmeng.

Jiang Liu: "???"

"What are you doing?"

"Don’t talk!"

Jun Qingmeng released Jiang Liu’s mouth, wrapped her arms domineeringly around his neck, and moved closer, bit by bit.

Their rapid breaths were audible.

Jiang Liu didn’t shy away, gazing steadily at her.

THUMP THUMP THUMP...!

Jun Qingmeng’s heart was about to pound out of her chest.

’Almost there, almost there... Will Jiang Liu reject me...’

’If he dares to refuse, I’ll spank him!!’

’My face is so hot. It’s not bright red, is it...’

She shyly closed her beautiful eyes, her long, curved lashes hiding the gentle contours beneath them.

Just as Jun Qingmeng was about to kiss Jiang Liu...

THUNK.

Jun Qingmeng: ???

Her seatbelt had locked, restraining her just inches away from Jiang Liu.

AHHHH!!

She was on the verge of a breakdown.

She had finally worked up the courage, and Jiang Liu hadn’t even rejected her, but who knew the seatbelt would ruin everything!

What crushed her the most was, what would Jiang Liu think of her?

So embarrassing.

SOB SOB SOB...

So aggrieved!

However, in the next moment, Jiang Liu leaned forward and planted a light, fleeting kiss on Jun Qingmeng’s smooth, tender cheek.

Jiang Liu patted her on the head and said with a laugh:

"You’re just as silly as Tongtong. Next time, remember to unbuckle your seatbelt."

Tongtong’s snores paused, and her little ears secretly perked up.

"Ah? O-Okay, I got it."

Jun Qingmeng was so excited she froze on the spot, motionless, even forgetting to breathe.

The next moment,

She came to her senses, completely baffled.

Eh??? That’s not right!

’Wasn’t I the one trying to make a move on Jiang Liu? How did I get played instead...’

’It’s over! This is utterly humiliating!’

But she was still very, very happy.

"Ji-Jiang Liu, when you take the initiative... I really like it."

Jun Qingmeng stammered.

Jiang Liu smiled. "Is that so?"

Jun Qingmeng nodded and said earnestly, "I thought... you wouldn’t take the initiative. I never even imagined you’d have feelings for me."

After all,

She had always been the one proactively working on their relationship.