Supreme Heir Son-in-law
Chapter 112: Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Traditional Chinese Medicine

"Why did you say such false things at the dinner table to slander me?" After a tasteless meal, once the tableware was cleared, Lin Mengyao stopped Lin Mengxi.

"You yourself said they’re just false statements, right? I also just heard it from others, that’s why I mentioned it. Why are you getting angry? Aren’t you supposed to be the ice queen, unruffled no matter what happens?" Lin Mengxi crossed her arms and looked at Lin Mengyao, a mocking smile curving her lips.

"Don’t block my way, I want to go back to my room to rest."

Xu Ke stood beside Lin Mengyao, and when Lin Mengxi bumped into them, he pulled Lin Mengyao into his arms. Lin Mengxi snorted coldly when she missed the target, her gaze clashing with Xu Ke’s, sparks flying in the air between them.

"Xu Ke, I don’t know why, but I have a bad feeling." Lin Mengyao clutched Xu Ke’s hand tightly, her heart beating rapidly in her chest. This feeling of panic and distraction hadn’t occurred in a long time.

"Don’t overthink it, I’m here with you. If you really don’t feel at ease staying here, I’ll take you to our own home." Xu Ke placed a hand on Lin Mengyao’s hair, massaging her scalp gently, trying to relax her tense nerves.

"We both had drinks, so how can we drive back? And it’s late, we can’t find a taxi. Let’s just sleep here for the night." Even though Lin Mengyao said this, her furrowed eyebrows didn’t relax, nor did she let go of Xu Ke’s sleeve.

Xu Ke didn’t expose Lin Mengyao’s reluctance but instead placed his hand on her shoulder, leading her to the room prepared by the Lin Family.

Seeing the bed positioned in the center of the room, Lin Mengyao forgot about her anxiety for a moment, her face turning red from head to neck.

Even when they moved to a villa, they still shared a room but maintained the old habit from the Lin Family—one sleeping on the bed, the other on the sofa. Who would have thought there’d only be one bed here, with no other place to sleep?

Noticing Lin Mengyao’s dilemma, Xu Ke recalled how much closer they had grown compared to three years ago, and decided not to push her, saying, "You take the bed, I’ll sleep on the floor tonight."

"No, it’s getting cold lately, sleeping on the floor isn’t good for your health. You... just sleep with me." As Lin Mengyao spoke the last few words, she nearly twisted her neck, keeping her head lowered and speaking so softly that if Xu Ke’s hearing weren’t sharp, he might have missed it.

From Xu Ke’s perspective, he could see her exposed earlobes, red as if they were about to bleed, and a flush spreading over her neck. As if lured by something, Xu Ke’s head dipped lower and lower until he pressed his cool lips against her neck, a satisfied sigh escaping his throat.

The combined stimulus of touch and sound sent shivers down Lin Mengyao’s skin, making her jump up immediately. Her head bumped against Xu Ke’s, yet she didn’t feel any pain, just covering the spot on her neck he had kissed, her eyes shimmering with moisture as she looked at him.

"How could you kiss me without my permission? I only meant for you to sleep on the bed, not to kiss me." Although Lin Mengyao pointed at Xu Ke and spoke, her voice was so soft it carried no harm, almost causing Xu Ke to burst into laughter.

"It was my mistake. I shouldn’t have kissed you without your permission." Xu Ke approached Lin Mengyao, taking her hand and pulling her arm behind her back.

Without her arms as a barrier, they were now even closer. Lin Mengyao found herself encircled by Xu Ke’s embrace, their breaths intermingling, and the air around them becoming increasingly warm. Gazing intently into Lin Mengyao’s eyes, Xu Ke lowered his voice, asking with a hint of coaxing, "Miss Lin Mengyao, can I kiss you now?"

The minty scent of Xu Ke’s words wafted over Lin Mengyao’s face, intoxicating her senses. Like a cat under the influence of catnip, she could only nod dumbly.

Seeing Lin Mengyao nod in a daze melted Xu Ke’s heart completely. He tightened his embrace, nestling her into his arms, and gently laid a cherished kiss upon the lips he had long yearned for. The cool yet soft sensation made Xu Ke involuntarily close his eyes.

Just the touch of their lips was enough to raise Xu Ke’s body temperature, as if he was about to combust. Despite his reluctance, Xu Ke stepped back, using his strong willpower to resist the urge to devour Lin Mengyao, creating a safe distance between them.

"Xu Ke, I’m so hot," Lin Mengyao said, panting slightly, her eyes glistening as she gazed at him. Her hands moved involuntarily to unbutton her clothes.

"Is the air conditioning off? My limbs feel weak. Am I running a fever?" Lin Mengyao forced her closing eyes open, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s buzz, asking.

At that moment, Xu Ke’s face was as dark as if a storm was about to break, clearly indicating something was wrong. This wasn’t normal; he had clearly fallen into a trap. "Damn it, when did this happen?" Xu Ke gritted his teeth, stepping forward to support Lin Mengyao as she started to slump.

"Xu Ke, I’m uncomfortable, I’m so hot," Lin Mengyao said, squirming to free herself from Xu Ke’s grasp to remove her clothes. Her face was completely flushed, full of grievances, like a child denied candy, accusing the world of being unkind.

"It will be okay soon, you’ll feel cooler soon, be a good girl," Xu Ke, just as tormented as Lin Mengyao, was dripping with sweat, practically breathing fire.

However, by then Lin Mengyao couldn’t hear Xu Ke at all, only repeatedly complaining about the heat.

By the time Xu Ke dumped her into a bathtub filled with cold water, half an hour had passed. Xu Ke was also drenched in sweat, while Lin Mengyao let out a sigh, finally quieting down.

"Feeling better?" Xu Ke, his hair slightly disheveled, sat by the bathtub and asked softly.

"I’m much better, thank you," Lin Mengyao said, sinking further into the cold water, unable to meet Xu Ke’s gaze. She recalled everything that had happened, and as she thought of their first kiss, her face, which had just returned to its normal color, blushed once more.