The end of the world: The Goddess Catalogue, starting with sisters!

"Drunk?"

"This should count as being drunk, right?"

"So drunk that I know what I'm doing, and so drunk that I dare to do what I've always wanted to do."

His lips covered mine, carrying the strong scent of wine and an undeniable force.

Lin Aoxue's eyes widened, and she instinctively placed her hands on Meng De's chest, but she couldn't muster the strength to push him away.

The kiss was domineering and passionate, as if it were releasing all the pent-up emotions of a long time.

Mengde's lips were softer than she had imagined, yet they possessed an irresistible power.

After prying open her tightly clenched teeth, I began my relentless pursuit.
His "snake head" swept across her "forehead," causing a shiver to run through her.

Then, they entangled themselves with her "snakehead," beginning a dance of love and companionship.
—Her first kiss is gone!
Under the shadow of the apocalypse, fueled by alcohol, she gave herself to this man she both admired and resisted.

Lin Aoxue's mind went blank; all her previous business negotiation skills, composure, and self-control vanished in an instant.

She could only passively endure the kiss, passively feel Mengde's relentless assault on her lips!

But what surprised her was that the feeling of being conquered wasn't as bad as she had imagined; instead, it brought a strange sense of peace.

When Mengde finally released her, both of them were panting heavily.

Lin Aoxue's lips were slightly swollen and red, and her eyes were misty with tears.

A few strands of her usually meticulously combed hair had fallen loose around her cheeks.

She had never been so disheveled, nor had she ever been so vibrant.

She subconsciously licked her lips, tasting the unique flavor of the red wine.

"You can't do this."

Lin Aoxue protested weakly, but her tone no longer carried the coldness of the past.

This aloof CEO is gradually melting the icy world inside him.

Let your restless heart gradually open up to Mengde.
Her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her shirt, revealing her inner tension.

This was a tactic she would never employ during crucial business negotiations before the apocalypse.

However, it has now happened.

This is enough to show how nervous she was at that moment.

"Why not?"

Mengde's voice was deep and seductive.

"Do you not like it?"

His fingers were still gently circling her waist, and the almost imperceptible touch drove Lin Aoxue almost mad.

She should have said she didn't like it, and she should have refused it firmly and righteously.

But the body is quite honest; every inch of skin craves more contact.

So Lin Aoxue remained silent.

She couldn't deny her feelings for this man.

Her feelings for this man had long since reached an unprecedented level!
She was very excited when she saw that this man had saved her and the other women from Bikang.

Seeing this man joking around with the women at Bikang, she felt even more envious.

Especially when she saw this man exchanging ideas with Jiayi and the others, she wished it was her.

The time they spent together during the apocalypse, and the countless life-and-death experiences they shared, had already planted the seed of "love" in her heart.

However, before the apocalypse, she had become accustomed to protecting herself with indifference and keeping her distance from others.

The cutthroat world of business taught her to build up a wall around her heart early on, and years of managing her family's trillion-dollar conglomerate taught her that she cannot rely on anyone.

Therefore, they cannot accept such intimacy all at once.

This prevented her from accepting the man's deep affection as readily as Jiayi and the others.

Her body remained stiff, as if she were ready to escape from this warm embrace at any moment.

Meng De seemed to see through her thoughts, sighed softly, and pulled her into his arms, this time with much gentler movements.

"Aoxue, we've known each other for so long, how long are you going to keep hiding?"

Meng De's voice carried an unprecedented level of patience.

And Mengde wasn't talking nonsense.

Ever since Mengde rescued this woman and brought her back to the base, this icy beauty has always kept her distance from him.

How long has he been bringing this woman back to the base?

He had already won over three of the four beauties from Bikang: Fei'er, Jiayi, and Sister Yun.

All that's left is this icy beauty.

Judging from the goddess profile information displayed by the system, this woman's favorability rating has long reached 100%.

They definitely have a positive feeling towards me.

The reason I'm not willing now is probably due to a mental barrier.

That is why Mengde was not in a hurry to win her over.

Instead, it's giving her time.

You should know that he had indeed considered taking advantage of this icy beauty before.

And tonight, now that such an opportunity has arisen...

Mengde, of course, would not let it go either.

That's why he said those things.

Hearing Mengde's words, Aoxue truly understood the sincerity in them.

After hesitating for a moment, she finally relaxed and leaned on Mengde's shoulder.

This action may seem simple, but for her, it meant the first time in many years that her defenses had been broken.

Smelling the scent of wine and his unique masculine aroma emanating from him, Lin Aoxue suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

Perhaps it's time to let down our guard.
"No, it's not that I'm unwilling."

"It's just that I'm not good at this."

"I never do anything I'm not sure I can do!"

Lin Aoxue admitted it in a low voice, almost inaudible.

This was the first time she had shown weakness in front of a man, and it was also one of the few times she had been vulnerable since she became an adult.

Meng De chuckled, the vibrations in his chest transmitting to Lin Aoxue.

"I know, but it's okay."

"We can take it slowly."

As he spoke, his hand moved up from her waist and gently stroked her back.
Finally, I stopped at the back of her neck and gently massaged the tense muscle.

Lin Aoxue unconsciously let out a soft sigh, as if a long-stretched string had finally been relaxed.

Were you like this before the apocalypse?

Mengde asked in a low voice, his fingers running through her smooth hair.

"Why do you always keep yourself so tense?"

Meng De's question went straight to the heart of the matter, making Lin Aoxue want to back down for a moment.

If someone else asked her, she would definitely refute it.

But it's this man now, and at this moment.

So she didn't!

Instead, she closed her eyes and let his fingers work their magic.

"I'm used to it. In the business world, even the slightest weakness can be magnified into a fatal flaw."

She paused, and her voice became even softer.

"Since I returned from studying abroad, I have taken over the family business, which is worth trillions of dollars, from my father!"

"I told myself that I absolutely could not make mistakes, and I could not fail!"

"This concerns the honor and disgrace of our family, and the hard work and dedication of my father."

She didn't finish speaking, but Mengde's tightening arms conveyed his understanding.

He lowered his head and gently kissed the top of her head without saying a word.

Sometimes, silent companionship is more powerful than empty words of comfort. (End of Chapter)