Chương 255: An Unexpected Request

After some time, under Xing Shuang's continuous and gentle comforting, Yin Xue's emotions finally calmed down.

The suppressed sobs first turned into intermittent sobs, and then into the occasional slight sniffling.

Logically speaking, by this point, she no longer needed Xingshuang to continue comforting her in such an intimate manner.

Of course, having finally gotten this opportunity to have her senior all to herself, she was absolutely unwilling to let it go.

Silver Snow's bright green eyes flickered slightly, revealing a sly smile. She then began to subtly and tentatively shift her body, trying to find a more comfortable and natural posture, while secretly observing Star Frost's reaction out of the corner of her eye.

When she realized that the other person didn't seem to ask her any questions or make any attempt to push her away, she immediately became bolder.

She began to bury her body completely in Xing Shuang's petite and soft embrace with a more at ease, enjoying the wonderful experience of "exclusively enjoying her senior's affection" that she had been unable to experience before because of Xing Xuan's interference.

Xing Shuang could clearly sense the significant change in the girl's emotions in her arms, and she also keenly noticed those little actions that were full of probing.

While she found it somewhat amusing, she didn't immediately expose the other person's adorable little scheme.

In her opinion, this silly girl who had just made an incredibly brave choice, even though she had let go of her previous negative emotions through her own comfort, really deserved to be "rewarded".

Therefore, she was happy to maintain the status quo for a while, allowing herself to rely on herself a little longer.

In contrast, a certain inspector who had been quietly standing by was not so happy, or more accurately—extremely unhappy.

Xingxian stared intently at the emerald green-clad girl who was nestled completely in the arms of her most respected senior. Seeing the girl's blissful expression, with her eyes slightly narrowed and a smug smile on her lips, he couldn't help but secretly grind his back teeth.

—She had shown such resistance when her senior comforted her before, but now she's become someone who wants to stick to her senior forever!

—How enviable! —No, it's shameless!

—Although I was the one who told Senior Xing Shuang the truth just now so that she could comfort you, it doesn't mean that I agree that you can keep monopolizing Senior like this!

One thing at a time. Now that you've calmed down, you should let her go!

Xingxian grew angrier the more she thought about it, so she simply strode forward, reached out and grabbed Yinxue's arm, trying to forcibly pull the other away from Xingshuang's embrace.

At the same time, she said in a tone full of sourness, "Alright, Yinxue, isn't it about time to let go? If this continues, it will be very troublesome for the senior. She still has to treat those humans who have turned into beasts later."

"Hey? I don't want to," Yin Xue felt the force from the arm, but instead of letting go, she hugged Xing Shuang even tighter, shamelessly acting like a spoiled child.

"It's been so long since I've seen my senior, let him hug me a little longer. Hasn't anyone come to tell us that the cleaning over there is finished yet?"

She even rested her chin comfortably on Xing Shuang's petite shoulder, closed her eyes, and said leisurely, "Besides, this is a kind senior taking the initiative to comfort me when I'm sad. I can't possibly let down your kindness. Xing Xuan, you're right—wooo!"

Yin Xue's last word suddenly turned into a muffled cry of pain.

Startled, she opened her eyes abruptly and saw Xingxian, who had somehow moved closer to her with a somewhat "kind" smile on his face.

"You big idiot! You cunning fellow!" Xingxian suddenly took two steps forward, grabbed Yinxue's soft and smooth cheeks with both hands, and pulled them hard to both sides, while saying in an annoyed tone.

"I only asked your senior to comfort you because I saw you were upset, not so you could use that as an excuse to monopolize your senior's attention!"

"You say you haven't seen your senior in a long time? Aren't I the same?! Don't I also want to be hugged and patted on the head by my senior?!"'

Xingxian's last words were spoken in a voice so low they were almost inaudible, and two adorable blushes quietly rose on her face.

She seemed to unconsciously begin to fantasize about such a scene, to the point that she lost conscious control over the strength and direction of her hand movements.

And this time, Yin Xue, whose cheek was pinched by her, was in big trouble.

"Ouch! Ouch! Hoshizuru, I was wrong! I shouldn't have acted innocent after getting the benefit! I'll let go of you right away, please let me go, okay?!"

Yin Xue's face turned bright red instantly, and a few glistening tears welled up in her eyes from the sudden pain.

But the fact that she was hugging Xing Shuang at this moment made her feel awkward even when she reached out to slap the other person's hand away, so she could only pitifully beg for mercy.

Yin Xue's tearful cry finally pulled Xing Xian back to reality from her beautiful fantasy.

She stopped what she was doing, but still showed no sign of letting go, as if she might "ravage" Yin Xue's delicate cheeks again at any moment.

Looking down at the other person's tearful face, she asked with some suspicion, "Are you serious? You'll release him right away?"

"Yes, yes! I promise!" Yin Xue nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, putting on an honest and obedient appearance.

"I'll trust you this once, but hurry up." Xingxian finally released her grip on the other's cheek with satisfaction.

Yin Xue made a face at Xing Xian, stuck out her pink tongue, and then, just as Xing Xian had asked, reluctantly released her arms from around Xing Shuang's waist, no longer maintaining the embracing posture.

She then gently rubbed her slightly swollen cheeks with both hands, occasionally casting a resentful glance at the "culprit".

Even Xingxian couldn't help but feel embarrassed by such a resentful gaze.

She gave a soft "humph," turned away from Yin Xue, and gently tapped the head of Liu Li, who had been secretly laughing since the beginning.

Xing Shuang watched the farce unfold with amusement, then reached out and gently patted Yin Xue's head, asking softly, "How are you? Have you fully recovered? If you want to stay like this for a while, that's fine with me."

Upon hearing this, Yin Xue immediately flashed a bright, carefree smile, shook her head, and said, "I really want to keep hugging you like that, even if it means the end of the world, but then—" She glanced, seemingly casually, at the patrol officer who had somehow wandered off to a distance and was now pretending to observe his surroundings, and said quietly, "—Someone's jealousy is about to explode."

"Hmph—" Upon hearing this, Xingxian abruptly turned her head to the side and let out a disdainful snort.

"You guys—" Xing Shuang shook her head helplessly upon hearing this answer. She then planned to let go of Yin Xue and take two steps back. Unexpectedly, Yin Xue suddenly reached out his hands again and hugged her waist tightly.

"Yinxue, what are you doing—" Xingshuang was slightly surprised, but quickly realized what was going on and asked about the other party's purpose.

Yin Xue stared intently at Xing Shuang's exquisite face and said with a smile, "Senior Xing Shuang, I suddenly thought of a small request. I wonder if you could grant it?"

"If you can grant me this request, I promise everything will be fine!"

Upon hearing Yin Xue's words, Liu Li, who had been watching this side, became even more curious, while Xing Xian, who pretended not to care, also quietly pricked up his ears.

It's really not surprising at all. It would be unlike this girl if she didn't make any new requests.

Xing Shuang thought to herself, then smiled and said, "Well, tell me first, what kind of request is it?"

"That's right—that's right—" Yin Xue, who was usually carefree, suddenly became a little awkward at this moment.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she stammered for a long time before finally mustering her courage and saying in an almost murmured voice, "Senior—could I—kiss you? Or—or you could kiss me!"

"Eh?"

Xing Shuang's smile suddenly froze. She never expected that the other party would make such a surprising request.

Before she could reply, a pale purple figure shot up like an arrow, lunging straight at Yin Xue and dragging her far away from her.

Yin Xue felt a sudden dizziness, and the person in front of her was no longer the gentle and lovely senior, but someone who, although also very beautiful, made her feel uncomfortable in every way.

"Hey! What are you doing? I'm still waiting for my senior to grant my request!" she shouted somewhat disgruntledly.

Xingxian, panting heavily, stared intently at Yinxue with her silver-gray eyes, and said in a resolute tone, "No! This is the only thing—absolutely not! Whether it's letting your senior kiss you, or vice versa—it's unacceptable!"

"This is the only thing that won't do?" Yin Xue suddenly winked mischievously.

"You mean—as long as Senior agrees, you're okay with me touching her, hugging her, or even—sleeping with her?"

"!"

Xingxian couldn't help but think of the scenes Yinxue had described, and her cheeks turned crimson at a visible speed.

She shook her head vigorously again, saying somewhat hesitantly, "Those things are not allowed! Letting you hug your senior is already my limit!"

"But think about it," Yin Xue suddenly said in an extremely seductive tone, "if you could agree to these things, wouldn't that mean—you also have a chance?"

"Don't you wish you could—sleep with your senior and then do something else?"

"Ugh————" Xingxian wavered instantly, and completely. Everything Yinxue said was a wish she wouldn't have dared to even dream of when facing that legendary senior.

And facing this senior who has temporarily lost his memory but remains just as gentle and kind, perhaps she really can— But the next moment, she shook her head firmly again and said, "No! Even if my senior were to agree, it should be me—the one who has been with her the longest—as the first one!"

"Hey! Why are you so stubborn?!" Yin Xue glared at Xing Xian angrily when all her attempts at persuasion failed.

"Anyway, you're just jealous of me! Whether it's with Xiaoying or Senior Xingshuang, you can't accept it if I'm even slightly close to her!"

"So what if I am?" Xingxian gave a light "humph" and glared back without showing any weakness.

"You wretched cow girl—" Yin Xue finally lost her temper and shouted, pouncing on Xing Xian and wrestling with him.

Xing Shuang watched the farce unfold before her with utter helplessness. After a moment's hesitation, she decided to let them decide the winner themselves.

After all, both of them knew their limits and didn't use magic to enhance their bodies. This level of playful fighting was at most just a special way for companions to strengthen their bond.

"Senior Xing Shuang————" Just then, a soft, gentle voice called out to her from beside her.

Xing Shuang turned around, smiled at the other person, and asked softly, "Liu Li, what's wrong?"

The last time the two of them were alone like this was when she dressed up and went shopping with Yuqing and Xiaoli. On that occasion, she made a solemn promise to them that "I will always be there for you."

On that very night, after visiting the Bureau of Extraordinary Events, she was ambushed by Mirror Lord, and it wasn't until today that she regained her ability to transform. The events that happened during that time were too complicated to recount.

Fortunately, I did keep that promise, although—in a different capacity.

Liuli hesitated for a moment, then mustered her courage, raised her head, and said softly, "When we last met, you promised me that I could trouble you anytime, right?"

"It's okay if I rely on you more often and bother you more in the future, right?"

"Yes, of course I promised." Xing Shuang's smile faded slightly. She looked at the other person seriously and said solemnly, "Is there something that needs my help?"

She felt some doubt, but more than anything, she was wary.

The fact that Ruri chose this time and this way to speak clearly indicates that she wants me to help her resolve some trouble.

Some troubles—whether she was herself or as the Shadow—that she was unaware of.

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