The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 219 - 218: Is This How You Welcome Me?

Chapter 219 -218: Is This How You Welcome Me?

Lu Mian, upon catching the familiar scent, paused slightly and immediately reined in her aggression, not launching a second attack.

She lowered her gaze to the arms wrapped around her, shifting slightly in an awkward manner.

“Director Qimo, let go of me,” she said decisively.

Every person has their own unique scent and presence, and those with even a slightly heightened sense of perception can make such distinctions.

The person embracing her from behind was none other than the suddenly appearing Xiao Qimo. It was precisely because she recognized his identity that she had ceased her attack.

He was very skilled, appearing without a sound and evading her assault.

However, this action was quite strange.

Hearing that she had recognized him, Xiao Qimo was in a good mood and chuckled softly.

He slightly loosened his grip but didn’t let go entirely, instead just nodding slightly. His gaze, elusive and profound, moved from her fair neck upwards, settling on the cartilage of her ear. The soft strands of hair partially veiled a reddish mole, like feathers touching the heart, making his itch unbearable.

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The man’s eyes darkened for a moment as he hooked his lips into a refined curve, whispering close to her ear with a laugh, “Little rascal, is this how you welcome me?”

The shallow and faint breathing accompanied by the man’s deep, hoarse, and slow voice left Lu Mian blank in thought for an instant.

Starting from the tip of her ear, a burning sensation spread rapidly, warming her entire ear, her cheeks, her neck, and then her whole body.

The words “little rascal” echoed in her mind, and she didn’t resist them, even detecting a hint of lingering affection in them.

Lowering her gaze, she saw her trench coat belt entwined with his, which added to the ambiguity.

Her body grew even more rigid, her tone slightly hesitant, “Just now, there was a killing intent over here.”

“Oh, is that so?” Xiao Qimo said teasingly, then, holding the power of control, he gently turned her shoulders, making her face him 180 degrees.

Lu Mian could feel her face burning, avoiding his gaze and slightly struggling, but then she found herself tightly encircled by him again.

Yet, she didn’t want to free herself using force.

Lu Mian sighed, suppressing that foreign sense of palpitations, and said helplessly, “Let go of me first.”

“I can’t,” the man said elegantly and at ease, perfectly behaved, “Since there’s a danger, as the director of instruction, I must ensure your safety even more.”

After speaking, Xiao Qimo tightened his arms around her a bit more.

“…”

Lu Mian slightly lifted her eyes and could see his sleek facial features. The two were extremely close, separated by less than 10 centimeters.

Everyone needs to have a space around them that they can control.

1.2-2.1 meters is considered social distance, used for normal social interactions.

46-76 centimeters is personal distance, only friends and acquaintances are allowed into this space.

And within 15 centimeters is intimate distance, reserved only for the closest relationships.

Lu Mian didn’t understand why she allowed Xiao Qimo to invade this intimate space.

Was it because of the word “protection” he mentioned?

Her bewildered gaze interweaved with the man’s dark gaze in mid-air, causing a heated spark after which both of them awkwardly looked away.

Before Lu Mian’s heart could beat any faster, and before Xiao Qimo could maintain his composure, the man laughed softly and freed one hand to ruffle her hair.

“What’s wrong, got dumb?”

“No. Thank you,” her voice sounded detached, and her hair felt warm.

Seeing her looking so soft and obedient, Xiao Qimo couldn’t help but desire to embrace her tightly in his arms.