Roses in Flames

Xiao Lin leaned against the headboard, his body slightly tilted back.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of sexy, dangerous wickedness emanated from his usually righteous and awe-inspiring features. A smile played on his lips, and his deep, magnetic voice, with a seductive huskiness, asked, "Oh? How are you going to be a queen?"

The smile on his lips carried a wicked charm that made one blush and their heart race.

Ye Yuntang had never seen him like this before, and her heart skipped a beat.

Her cheeks flushed, and she glared at him, embarrassed and annoyed. "What are you laughing at? Stop laughing!"

The man's smile faded upon hearing this, and a deeper interest appeared in his narrow eyes. "Then let me experience for myself how you act as a queen, hmm?"

His disdainful attitude towards her made her grit her teeth.

She poked his shoulder with her slender white finger. "You underestimate me, don't you? Just wait, I'll show you how powerful the Queen is in no time."

The man chuckled softly, his tone languid. "I'm looking forward to it."

Ye Yuntang said no more. She reached out, tore open his shirt, lowered her head, and bit his Adam's apple.

It carried a hint of punishment.

The man never expected her to bite his Adam's apple. The moment her teeth gently embedded in his skin, all the blood in his body rushed to his head.

His gaze as he looked at her darkened and deepened.

Terrible.

He couldn't take it anymore as soon as she began to show her 'queen' charm.

His long, slender hands, which were hanging slightly, tightened slightly.

Feeling his breathing quicken, she lifted her head from his Adam's apple. "It's only just begun, why are you trembling?"

Xiao Lin pursed his lips and remained silent. He gripped her wrist tightly, trying to pull her into his arms, but she slapped his hand away. "I said I want to take control of everything."

He looked at the corners of her eyes, which were flushed.

The emotions in his eyes were restrained, patient, and burning.

As her kiss landed again, all he could hear was the sound of his own heart pounding uncontrollably.

Before her eyes, there seemed to be only a hazy light. In the halo of light, she tilted her head slightly, her slender white neck forming a beautiful and exquisite arc, her long hair falling over her shoulders, the strands swaying gently as she led the way.

He stared at her blankly, his breathing completely out of rhythm.

In the blurry light and shadow, all I could see was her alluring and enchanting silhouette, and all I could smell was her sweet and fragrant scent.

The whole world seemed to have become quiet.

Their heartbeats collided and vibrated in the quiet air.

Much later.

She nestled weakly into his arms.

He gently stroked her long, sweat-dampened hair with his large hand. "How does it feel to be a queen?"

She shook her head. "I'm tired. I'd rather not be a queen anymore."

A low chuckle escaped the man's throat. "You look beautiful as a queen."

A faint blush rose to the tips of Ye Yuntang's fair ears.

She lifted her head from the man's embrace, glared at him with embarrassment and annoyance, and said, "Don't say another word. Be quiet for a few minutes."

The man hummed in agreement.

After a while, he carried her off the bed. "Want to take a shower?"

"it is good."

Originally, the two of them just wanted to take a simple bath, but as they bathed, they couldn't stop themselves from doing it.

I didn't get to sleep until almost midnight.

Before going to sleep, Ye Yuntang nestled in the man's arms and said, "I really have to go back tomorrow."

The man hummed in agreement. "I'll take you to the airport."

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner, and the two of them probably won't see each other again before the New Year.

Xiao Lin looked at the woman who was exhausted and fell asleep quickly, and he leaned down and gently kissed the top of her head.

He was going to go undercover overseas after the New Year, a dangerous mission for him, and he wasn't entirely confident about his future.

He cherishes every minute and second he spends with her now.

……

the next day.

Ye Yuntang returned to Yecheng, and Xiao Lin took her to the airport.

When they parted, he ignored the people coming and going and pulled her into his arms.

She could sense his reluctance to part.

Actually, she was a little reluctant to part ways, but the thought of seeing each other again after returning to work after the New Year made her feel okay.

"If you miss me, we can video chat." She stepped out of his embrace, waved, and said, "I'm leaving."

He kissed her on the forehead and nodded, "Okay."

As the year draws to a close, the house becomes increasingly lively and busy.

I accompanied my mother to buy New Year's goods, do a thorough cleaning, and put up Spring Festival couplets.

As the family began preparing for the Lunar New Year, she helped with frying meatballs, braising beef, and steaming rice cakes.

Many of my junior and senior high school classmates who went out to work have also returned, and the WeChat group is buzzing with activity.

Various gatherings are taking place frequently.

Xiao Lin would send her messages and video call her every morning, noon, and night without fail.

She experienced the feeling of being in love for the first time.

It was a feeling that Fu Shili had never given her before.

When they parted ways at Beijing North Airport, she thought she could still bear the longing.

But reality is not like that.

She would always think of him unconsciously, she would think of him when she went to sleep at night, when she was making dumplings, and when she was having a reunion with her classmates.

It turns out that when you like someone deeply, it can feel like this, haunting your dreams.

Not in a grand and spectacular way, but in every moment.

I would check my phone every now and then, afraid that I would miss his message.

My heart races when I see him call or video chat.

I feel disappointed when I don't see his messages.

I long for his video call, wanting to see his face and hear his voice.

She knew he was very busy too.

Sometimes he would video call, and she would see the background in the clubhouse corridor, with faint sounds of laughter coming from the private rooms. Sometimes she would see him at the shooting range.

On New Year's Eve, she had just woken up when she received a video from him.

In the video, he sat quietly in front of the piano, wearing a black wool coat over a matching turtleneck sweater.

The warm yellow light fell from above his head, illuminating his handsome, angular face.

With deep-set eyes, drooping eyelashes, a high nose bridge, and a clean, sharp jawline, every line was almost perfect—he was excessively handsome.

He specially played a piece of music for her.

His focused and quiet demeanor is more captivating than any sweet words.

After watching the video, she received two voice messages from him.

Happy New Year, baby.

"This piece is just for you."

Holding her phone, Ye Yuntang nestled in her warm bed, her heart pounding wildly.

……

The Xiao family.

After finishing their reunion dinner, the whole family gathered in the living room to chat.

Xiao Lin stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, occasionally checking his phone, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Xiao Yi walked to Xiao Lin's side. "Where has your heart wandered off to?"

Xiao Lin glanced at Xiao Yi, making no attempt to hide his emotions, "I want to see her."

After saying that, he glanced at the flight information on his phone again, "I can't buy a ticket back to Yecheng today."

Even if he manages to buy it, his family has other things to do tomorrow, and he won't be able to get back in time.

Xiao Yi gently patted Xiao Lin's shoulder, "What's so difficult about this?"

He picked up his phone and made a call, "Apply for a private jet route from Beijing to Yecheng for me."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yi looked at Xiao Lin, "My brother wants to see someone, how can distance stop him?"