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Theresa panicked for a moment and was about to back away when Xu Qi grabbed her from behind.

"Xu Qi?... Hmm!"

The touch of their lips quickly captivated Theresa.

She had never been so affectionate with Xu Qi in such a setting before...

Their lips parted, and Theresa, with dazed eyes, said with dissatisfaction, "We're not together yet..."

"Then consider it an advance payment. We definitely won't separate, right?"

Theresa turned her head away, ignoring Xu Qi, which was tantamount to her acquiescence.

The atmosphere became increasingly rosy.

Fu Hua was the next to receive a gift. Xu Qi had prepared a beautifully framed photo of Fu Hua transforming into Chi Ling on Mount Taixu and soaring into the sky.

"So handsome!"

Bronya exclaimed, "The storyboard for this photo is absolutely brilliant!"

"Did you like the photo taken by Sister Wilvi using a little robot?"

Fu Hua pursed her lips, then hooked her arm around Xu Qi's neck and kissed her.

The answer is obvious.

Next up were Aponia and Eden, one a doll carved from red and white jade, named "[Death and Life Weeping Blessing]".

Dressed in a nun's habit, Aponia embraced Xu Qi against her ample bosom, whispering in his ear, "It's been a while since you've cleansed sin, Xu Qi."

My heart instantly burned with passion!

What was given to Sister Eden was a record.

"The above is a recording of Sister Eden singing a cappella that I made on my phone when I first came to the courtyard. At that time... I wasn't very familiar with Sister Eden, so I was too embarrassed to show it."

Sister, this is for you today, as a keepsake.

For the Golden Eden, perhaps nothing in this world can be considered precious.

But people's true feelings are different... especially Xu Qi's true feelings.

The older sister's reward was a sip of red wine, not served in a glass, but rather held in Eden's mouth...

The moment Xu Qi tasted the red wine, he felt that he was probably drunk.

People rarely saw Eden so unrestrained, especially considering their sibling relationship... They excitedly applauded! This is some juicy gossip!

Anna, on the other hand, received a necklace of ice and snow.

In the pink atmosphere, they seemed to have forgotten the unpleasantness of their last time together, and gave each other a light kiss.

The gift given to Sakura was a necklace shaped like cherry blossoms, named "Moon Viewing Scarlet".

"In moments of happiness, people often give bouquets as gifts to commemorate the beautiful memories. Flowers may fade, but this gift will never be forgotten. Sister Sakura... happiness may pass, but it will never be forgotten."

The woman, as beautiful as cherry blossoms, pinned Xu Qi to the sofa and gave him a passionate kiss.

The beautiful girls in the courtyard, accompanied by the warbling of orioles and swallows, laughed and chatted at the sight.

A sigh—Ying is still the boldest.

After the kiss ended, Xu Qi looked at Ying on top of him and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Tonight... I wonder how many girls' lipsticks I'll be tasting.

556. A Christmas party that seems to have gone a bit awful.

　The crowdfunding group 456127940 Christmas gift-giving will not end because of Sakura's enthusiasm.

After the older sister received hers, it was naturally the younger sister's turn.

"This is?"

Rin looked at the cute little plush toy in her hand, her eyes blinking, and asked, "What's her name?"

"Her name is Himeko-maru, symbolizing purity, but also having a side that can be out of control. She's a doll named after an artist in the Japanese art world. Do you like her?"

"Of course!" For some reason, Rin felt a strong connection with this doll.

She looked up at her brother-in-law with joy, but couldn't help glancing at her sister.

"Ugh……"

Sakura sighed helplessly. How could she not be aware of her sister's feelings?

After talking with Xu Qi that night, Xu Qi's attitude cooled down. The young girl seemed to have stopped bothering her brother-in-law and appeared to have gradually forgotten about the relationship.

But how could that be?

Sakura could sense that it was something that had been constantly suppressed in her heart and was bound to explode sooner or later.

That brat got off too easy...

A slight nod made Lin gasp with excitement, and she immediately threw herself into Xu Qi's arms and gave her brother-in-law a kiss!

Xu Qi was almost scared out of his wits.

However, upon noticing her sister-in-law's anxious state of mind, she couldn't bear to push her away.

They had no choice but to continue kissing.

"Rin..." After the kiss, Xu Qi helplessly rubbed Rin's head and could only say, "You can't do this next time, can you? I'm your brother-in-law."

"Yeah, I was just too excited today..."

I feel like with this atmosphere, it's as if everything I want to do just falls into place.

Rin smiled sweetly—my first kiss…was given to my brother-in-law.

After Rin finished handing out her gifts, the next person to receive a present was Wilvie.

Seeing the bright smile on the other person's face, Xu Qi knew that the person who appeared today was the great magician, Vilvie.

"This pocket watch is called 'Falling into the Flow of Bygone Days'... Sister Vilvi, the pocket watch has undergone countless repairs, and perhaps people have long forgotten what it originally looked like, but I will remember it."

It was truly a meaningful gift.

Even the great magician was unusually quiet, and his expression was very serene as he accepted the pocket watch.

Xu Qi was stunned, because he immediately realized that the person in front of him, Vervi... was his true self!

Do you want a kiss too?

"Forehead?"

Surrounded by the girls, the air seemed to be filled with an intoxicating fragrance. Amidst the gasps of the crowd, Vervi kissed Xu Qi's lips.

Like a dragonfly skimming the water, but that is ultimately...

"We all gave you our first kiss."

After tonight, perhaps everything will be different.

Immediately afterwards, Xu Qi took out a shiny cat paw silver coin.

Almost the instant she saw the silver coin, Pado excitedly rushed over.

"Boss, boss! I know! This is my gift! Right?"

Xu Qi deliberately held the silver coin high, looked at Pado with a mischievous smile, and said, "That's true. So... does our Miss Pado Philis have anything to say?"

"Huh? Me... do I want one too?"

The cat's face was flushed, its gaze slightly evasive yet expectant.

Xu Qi was just making a joke on a whim, but when he realized what he meant, he was stunned. The people around him looked at Xu Qi with a playful and ambiguous gaze.

It seems to be saying... I knew you had feelings for this cat too.

"Meow~~"

Perched on Pado's shoulder, Guantou suddenly jumped down. No one knew what the cat meowed, but Pado hopped over to Xu Qi and bit her lips.

The word "bite" is quite apt.

After all, even the worst girls know that kissing is done with lips closed, but Maomao... she really acted like a cat, affectionately biting Xu Qi's lips.

Then he quickly retreated and hid behind the crowd.

"This!...This is just a return gift for the boss! I didn't mean anything by it!"

Even the cat kissed him...

As a result, the atmosphere of romance became even more intense.

It seems that kissing Xu Qi, or even having him do more intimate things, shouldn't be a big deal at this point in time.

Especially since the next recipient of the gift is Ms. Mei…

Can I guess what gift you gave me?

Xu Qi said softly, "Of course."

"It's glasses, isn't it?"

Xu Qi was stunned. Was this... a telepathic connection?

He smiled as he opened the gift box, revealing a pair of large, round-framed glasses with gold trim. When Mei put them on, they suited her perfectly.

But as she leaned closer, Mei lowered her voice and said, "A few days ago in bed... I noticed you were staring at my face, and I noticed it then..."

The ambiguous words stirred a surge of passion within Xu Qi once more.

Furthermore... even if Mei spoke in a low voice, there were not only ordinary people present, but also new humans who could use mental power.

The atmosphere now seems to be heading in some inexplicable direction, racing headlong into the distance.

That girl, she did it on purpose.

Their lips and tongues intertwined without any surprise. It was the older sister's kiss, the older sister who was already with Xu Qi, and the Mei from before.

Therefore, Mei's kisses are the most tender and passionate.

As their lips parted, she gave Xu Qi a meaningful glance and spoke to him through mental energy: "The gift for Mei should be that one, right... Are you ready?"

"Yes, of course."

"I really envy her..."

No matter how much Mei envies Mei, at least for now, she is someone others envy, like Shigure Kira...

This idol girl specially changed into a pure white long dress today, but she still looked lively and cute.

Her gift was a blue heart-shaped gemstone, on which was engraved the words: "Qiluo, Qiluo, Qiluo star, twinkling, twinkling little star."

"This is... for me?"

"Of course? You want to become a voice actor, and you want to convey the love in your heart to many people in this way, and this... is my blessing to you."

Tears welled up in the girl's bright eyes.

Overwhelmed with emotion, he kissed Xu Qi on the cheek.

Is this considered a return gift?

The Christmas party has gotten a little strange by now, but no one seems to be making any point of it.

Everyone seems to want to immerse themselves in the beautiful illusion created by the festival.

However, for Mei and her friends, this was just routine, since they had already experienced even more exciting things like sleeping together under the same blanket countless times.

But for girls like Pado and Shi Yuqiluo, it might just be a dream they don't want to wake up from. They admire Xu Qi, but struggle to express their feelings.

Fortunately, when Xu Qi took out a broken sword sculpture and walked up to Fu Xian'er, the rosy atmosphere finally dissipated.

The immortal, dressed in a blue Taoist robe and wrapped in a thick cotton coat, smiled as he looked at Xu Qi.

Oh dear... this is my mother-in-law, this is really too much of a joke.

557. On the Tropic of Love, a mere instant can traverse the vast changes of time.

Under Fu Xian'er's gaze, Xu Qi took out an oil-paper umbrella and... a brick.