Chapter 81.1 – Extra: Wife-Chasing Crematorium (Part 6) 

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　　Over ten minutes later……

　　Huo Rongshen was unsure when he and Jiang Dai had somehow switched places.

　　Jiang Dai’s fiery curls sprawled across the pillow in an indulgent cascade. Bathed in the soft warm glow of the bedside lamp, her rosy cheeks took on an irresistible allure.

　　Caught in the intense gaze of her admirer, she was reminiscent of a succulent and fragrant peach begging to be savored wholly, a tantalizing temptation.

　　Gasping for air, Jiang Dai’s eyes held a dazed glimmer as if shrouded in mist. Gradually, her breath steadied, and a semblance of clarity returned to her senses, albeit reluctantly.

　　Her gaze locked onto the man before her, and without a second thought, the words tumbled from her lips, “It’s getting late, so I really should head home……”

　　Only when she subconsciously shifted her arm was she suddenly aware of his firm grasp enveloping her.

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　　Caught in a moment of hesitation, she pondered what schemes and tricks this old sly fox might be conjuring.

　　In an unforeseen gesture, his lips brushed against the soft expanse of her palm, leaving a delicate and unexpected kiss. The touch sent a jolt through her, as though an electric current had danced across her skin. Swiftly, she withdrew her hand as her heart fluttered in the aftermath.

　　“Huo Rongshen…… D-Did you consume an aphrodisiac?!”

　　The man’s actions remained unhurried as he proceeded to plant gentle kisses on her eyelids. Each touch was tender as if he were bestowing affection upon a priceless jewel. His voice carried a subtle huskiness as he murmured softly, “I know, right? You are my aphrodisiac.”

　　Jiang Dai gave him a nudge, yet she refrained from applying excessive force.

　　Her hesitation stemmed from the extensive wound he bore. Despite avoiding direct contact with the injuries, the network of tissues was interconnected, so even the slightest tug could potentially trigger discomfort. Since the excruciating pain inflicted by the strong acid was an agony that far surpassed anything she could conceive, her earnest desire was to spare Huo Rongshen any further torment.

　　Even if…… he was currently acting indecently like a shameless large dog.

　　Jiang Dai took a moment to inhale deeply, hoping to engage in a rational conversation with him. “Huo Rongshen, please remain still and listen to me. Tonight, I shall head home first, and I’ll visit again tomorrow. It’s not like we won’t be meeting again after I leave. C’mon, don’t be like this. We……”

　　Before she could finish her sentence, the man planted his lips onto her chattering ones, sealing them in a kiss.

　　Perhaps, it was due to Jiang Dai’s extensive tenure in the business circle that had exposed her to a multitude of individuals and situations over the years. On top of that, time had mellowed her impetuousness, which was replaced by a preference for addressing challenges through thoughtful discourse and rational deliberation with her peers.

　　She had initially believed that Huo Rongshen was a person of reason. With articulate explanations, she held out hope that he would be convinced of her commitment to meet him again on the morrow, which should have put an end to his persistent pestering.

　　But reality proved her wrong.

　　Huo Rongshen had taken an unsettling turn into madness. Deaf to reason and unwilling to engage in discourse, his singular desire was to consume her.

……

　　To Jiang Dai’s astonishment, the second kiss had actually dragged on even longer than the previous one!

　　The duration was so long that Jiang Dai was suspecting whether she had slipped into slumber and entered a dream.

　　Eventually, she became so engrossed that even the act of breathing slipped her mind, teetering on the brink of suffocation after a single prolonged inhalation.

　　At this juncture, Huo Rongshen finally took half a step back and pressed his face into her neck as he let out an amused, breathless chuckle. “Breathe,” he reminded playfully, “Suffocating yourself isn’t exactly the smartest move you’ve made.”

　　In a split second, Jiang Dai’s mind went blank. It required a concerted effort before her awareness returned. Without further conveyance, she swiftly delivered a powerful strike with her knee since his upper body bore the brunt of the injuries, and his lower body was unscathed.

　　“Who are you saying lacks intelligence? Whom are you trying to chastise?”

　　The sight of Jiang Dai’s intense gaze and pouting lips momentarily transported him as if he had journeyed five years into the past.

　　Underneath it all, remained the familiar semi-matured young girl with brows and eyes evoking a captivating and soul-stirring demeanor. Yet, in her speech, the feminine charm was absent. Instead, she exuded the loveliness of a delicate child.

　　Lost in his musings, Huo Rong’s mind ventured afar, causing him to overlook her inquiry momentarily.

　　Jiang Dai felt the anger building as her hand darted toward his waist and gave him a good pinch. “You call me foolish, so when have I been like that?”

　　Huo Rongshen winced imperceptibly, yet chose not to dwell on it. Instead, a concealed sense of satisfaction quietly blossomed within him.

　　To describe it as mere satisfaction would be an understatement.

　　The first kiss they just shared revealed to him a subtle truth — it had been ages since Jiang Dai shared such intimacy with another individual. The kiss bore an air of awkwardness and unfamiliarity, reminiscent of their initial days as a couple.

　　As their lips met for a second time, this awareness grew more pronounced, eventually solidifying into certainty. Amidst the whirlwind of emotions, she became so absorbed that she even momentarily neglected to breathe, highlighting the extended duration since her last encounter with such sensations……

　　Even though he typically remained indifferent to such matters, the revelation of this secret elicited an irresistible surge of happiness within him. 

　　This was because, much like himself, Jiang Dai had refrained from sharing any intimacy with someone else for an entire span of two years.

　　Huo Rongshen’s focus lay beyond mere superficial interaction, as his deep understanding of Jiang Dai captured his attention. After all, she was a person who wore her heart on her sleeve — if a desire stirred within her, she would have expressed it; if affection bloomed for someone, she openly displayed it. Hence, concealing her emotions was not within her nature.

　　Over the course of two years, this suggested a genuine lack of desire on her part, coupled with the absence of encountering someone who was captivating enough to pique her interest. Conversely, within these same two years, he grappled incessantly with a prevailing sense of crisis and even experienced moments where he felt like he was overshadowed by the likes of Qiao Jinye or Liang Jingche.

　　Likely influenced by her ex-husband’s reputation, it appeared he might have fallen somewhat short in comparison to Jiang Dai. As for the other two men, they had never been involved romantically with Jiang Dai nor committed any actions to incur her displeasure. As such, their connections with her had been notably equitable.

　　As a result, these past two years had proven to be genuinely challenging for him.

　　Nevertheless, the significance of all this had faded into insignificance. Had he been enlightened sooner about today, he would have braved even the most acrimonious of days with unwavering resolve.

　　Underneath his lashes, his eyes flashed with an undeniable trace of smile and affection. His words resonated with a deep timbre, as he spoke, “I’ve been a fool. It was indeed my own folly that led to losing you.”

　　Just as Jiang Dai was somewhat touched by his words, she had a lump in her throat. To her surprise, his fingers grazed the skin around her waist.

　　An involuntary yelp escaped her lips as she glanced downward. Her cheeks instantly ablaze, as her irritation flared, compelling her to flex her knees and deliver an impulsive blow.

　　“You are really…… indecent!”

　　Jiang Dai swiftly wiped away her makeup and quickly showered at home before dashing out. Her attire exuded casual comfort, featuring a white T-shirt paired with a stylish denim vest, as well as her long pants. Given the mild temperature, she opted not to fasten the vest, allowing it to drape over her form. Little did anyone suspect the events that had transpired mere moments ago.

　　Her vest was wide open, and the hem of her white T-shirt was bunched up just above her waist!!!!

　　In a sudden realization, the details of their recent kiss flooded back to her. This newfound awareness painted vividly passionate scenes in her imagination, causing her face to flush a deep crimson, as though on the brink of an explosion of embarrassment and excitement.

　　Huo Rongshen stifled his chuckle and refrained from arguing with her. “I assure you, it wasn’t intentional. It might have been more of an instinctive reaction.”

　　Jiang Dai’s rage boiled over as she yelled, “Instincts, my *ss! Move aside! I want to go home!”

　　The man seemed to have foreseen this as he immediately pressed his wounded side against her, causing her eyes to widen and freezing her in place. All she could do was watch as he adopted a coy demeanor and fished for sympathy. “It hurts so much, but now that you’re leaving, I’m afraid the excruciating pain will be the death of me! So, stay with me, My Darling.”

　　Jiang Dai had never been a sentimental person. However, the current ambiance, setting, and emotions shared within the confines of the bedroom had combined to stir an undeniable restlessness within people’s hearts.

　　Since she was almost a twenty-five-year-old adult, she was fully aware of what might occur should she continue to remain in this room……