Yun Mengli nodded shyly and whispered, "What reward would my junior brother like? As long as it's not too excessive, I can give you a little taste of what's to come."
Tang Dou smirked. "Senior sister, lean in closer."
Yun Mengli shifted her delicate frame until they could hear each other’s breathing. Tang Dou leaned over and whispered into her ear.
"......"
Yun Mengli’s cheeks flushed an even deeper shade of red. She shot him a glare with her beautiful eyes and pouted, "Hmph! You little rascal, you're so improper!"
With that, she slowly turned around.
Tang Dou let out a playful, squeaky laugh, raised his "evil" hand, and gave her a firm swat.
"Ah!"
"You little brat, just you wait! Hmph! Let's continue."
Yun Mengli resumed the questioning. "Third question: What kind of egg cannot be broken, cannot be boiled, and cannot be eaten?"
Tang Dou furrowed his brows, deep in thought. However, this time, he couldn't come up with the correct answer within three seconds. Seeing his blank expression, Yun Mengli let out a triumphant, dainty hum. This time, she didn't hold back. Tang Dou grimaced in pain and couldn't help but complain.
"Senior sister, this is nothing but blatant revenge."
Yun Mengli feigned anger and said fiercely, "Hmph! That's for hitting me there! Continue! See if I don't make you cry today!"
Tang Dou felt a sense of impending doom. He took a deep breath, composed himself, and prepared for the next challenge.
Yun Mengli smiled slightly. "Fourth question: What kind of wine cannot be drunk?"
Tang Dou gave the answer within three seconds. "Iodine!"
Yun Mengli lowered her head shyly. "You won this round. What reward do you want?"
Tang Dou leaned over and whispered in her ear.
"......"
Yun Mengli slowly closed her eyes, her eyelashes fluttering gently. Tang Dou didn't hold back; he leaned in and kissed her neck. Yun Mengli’s brows furrowed slightly, and she couldn't help but let out a soft moan.
After the kiss, she looked down—good heavens! He had left a bruise the size of a strawberry! Yun Mengli gritted her teeth in frustration.
In the subsequent rounds, Tang Dou gradually found himself in a tight spot. Yun Mengli’s questions became increasingly tricky, leaving him overwhelmed. Every time he answered incorrectly or ran out of time, he was met with one of Yun Mengli's "punishments."
In the blink of an eye, they reached the ninth round. Tang Dou prayed to himself, "I must win this round! Otherwise, I'm really going to end up crying from the pain, and it'll all be for nothing!"
Watching his nervous expression, Yun Mengli giggled. "Ninth question: What kind of 'melon' cannot be eaten?"
Tang Dou had a flash of inspiration and quickly answered, "A fool!"
Yun Mengli grew a little anxious. *I miscalculated! This little rascal reacts so quickly! He's already answered five questions correctly! What do I do? Is he really going to... tonight? Ah, how embarrassing! No, I must keep him hanging for a few more days. Hmph, men are all the same—the easier they get something, the less they cherish it.*
Cold sweat beaded on Yun Mengli’s forehead; she was so nervous her toes were curling. She couldn't help but steal a glance at Tang Dou. He had sharp, starry eyes, a high-bridged nose, and a clearly defined, youthful face brimming with heroic spirit.
Yun Mengli’s heart fluttered. She quickly pressed her legs together and shifted her body. *It's over, I'm going to fall for him!* She struggled to steady her mind and spoke hurriedly.
"You won this time! Let's put the reward aside for now. There's still one last round! Are you ready?"
Tang Dou was also incredibly nervous. He gritted his teeth and said, "Bring it on! The final round!"
Yun Mengli giggled as she asked the final question. "What thing has a mouth but no tongue?"
Tang Dou’s brows knotted together; he couldn't answer this one. Seeing this, Yun Mengli doubled over with laughter.
"Hahaha! You little rascal, you’ve lost!"
Tang Dou hung his head. "Senior sister, isn't this question a bit too hard?"
Yun Mengli wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning into his embrace, her breath smelling of orchids. "You little rascal, are you giving up already? How about we continue playing tomorrow?"
Looking at Yun Mengli’s peerless beauty, an unprecedented surge of courage welled up in Tang Dou. He whispered, "Senior sister, actually... I’ve always liked you."
Hearing this, Yun Mengli’s cheeks turned beet red. She lowered her head and said in a trembling voice, "You little rascal, why... why are you saying this all of a sudden?"
"Senior sister, I'm serious. From the moment I first saw you, I was captivated by your beauty and talent."
Yun Mengli was silent for a moment before looking up into Tang Dou’s eyes. "Junior brother, I like you too."
As she spoke, Yun Mengli loosened the restraints on him. Tang Dou gently circled her slender waist and planted a kiss on her forehead.
"Hmph! You little rascal, since you didn't win the game, don't even think about it for today."
A mischievous glint flashed in Tang Dou’s eyes as he leaned down to whisper in her ear.
"......"
Yun Mengli hesitated for a moment before shyly looking up. Her red lips were moist and tempting, sweet and alluring, as she pressed them lightly against his. Tang Dou responded clumsily, his tongue instinctively exploring her mouth, intertwining with her small, pink tongue.
The kiss was hot and deep. Tang Dou’s hands began to wander of their own accord, gliding down from her fragrant shoulders along her curves. Yun Mengli clung to his shoulders, closing her eyes slowly, her eyelashes fluttering.
Suddenly, Yun Mengli pushed Tang Dou away and pouted, "Hmph! You little rascal, that's enough! Let's continue playing tomorrow night. That's all for today; I want to sleep."
Tang Dou hesitated, then asked cautiously, "Then, senior sister, can I stay here to keep you company tonight?"
Yun Mengli was slightly taken aback. After a two-second pause, she parted her lips. "I suppose that's fine. Let's get some rest early!"
With that, she reached out and turned off the bedroom light. Tang Dou slowly lay down. He held Yun Mengli gently from behind, his heart racing like a trapped deer—both nervous and excited.
"Senior sister, you smell so good!"
"Senior sister, shall I give you a massage? How about that?"
Yun Mengli said nothing. She let out a dainty hum and slowly closed her eyes, leaving Tang Dou—that stubborn oaf—to fidget and fuss behind her to his heart's content.