Auntie Xiao likes you
Lin Xian fulfilled her dream of indirectly kissing Xiao Wanqing, and in her heart, it felt as if fireworks were blooming one after another. Unconsciously, she licked and licked the straw, while inwardly scolding herself as perverted and obscene, yet her eyes curved like a sly little fox that had stolen something delicious.
She felt both shy and happy, pretending to calmly lower her head and earnestly savor her milk tea. She dared not look directly at Xiao Wanqing, afraid that her overwhelming joy would reveal her true emotions.
Xiao Wanqing looked at Lin Xian and unconsciously licked her lips, slowly regaining her lost words. She gently rubbed the milk tea cup in front of her a couple of times, then took out a clean straw that had been placed in the milk tea and handed it to Lin Xian. “Xianxian, use this one, the other… I’ve already used it.”
Lin Xian raised her gaze and saw that Xiao Wanqing’s face was slightly flushed, but overall she remained composed. Suppressing her excitement, Lin Xian pretended not to understand and asked Xiao Wanqing, “It’s alright. Besides, I’ve used this one. What would you like to use?” She picked up the straw she was currently using and smiled, saying, “I’ve used this one too. Auntie Xiao, do you mind? Should I switch it back?”
Xiao Wanqing subconsciously glanced at the damp straw head, paused for a moment, and then, as if thinking of something, quickly averted her eyes, stood up, and replied in a sullen tone, “No need, I’ll go get another straw.”
Lin Xian was unwilling to let go of this rare opportunity that had come her way. She quickly reached across the table and grabbed Xiao Wanqing’s wrist, reassuring her, “There’s no need to go through the trouble. I don’t mind.” She lied to Xiao Wanqing, saying, “Does Auntie Xiao really care? In high school, my close friend Yanyu Huan and I often shared the same cup. Every time we bought ice cream, we would each get a different flavor and take a lick to taste each other’s. It’s not a big deal.”
In truth, half of what she said was true. In high school, she had seen many close relationships between girls who didn’t mind such things. However, she and Yanyu Huan were exceptions. Both of them had severe cleanliness obsessions. Even if they were dying of thirst, the thought of drinking from each other’s water cup, potentially contaminated with the other person’s saliva, made them feel like they would rather die of thirst. No matter how close their relationship was, they couldn’t get past this personal barrier.
But Auntie Xiao wasn’t someone else! Lin Xian, feeling shy yet unrestrained, thought that loving someone probably meant being able to accept everything she couldn’t accept before because of that person.
Not only did she not mind Auntie Xiao’s saliva now, but she even wanted to engage in a “saliva battle” with her.
With this in mind, she stared at Xiao Wanqing’s red lips, and despite her thick skin, she couldn’t help but feel her cheeks burning.
Xiao Wanqing was completely unaware. As she listened to Lin Xian’s straightforward explanation, her heart felt relieved, but at the same time, she couldn’t help but feel a bit down and guilty. She berated herself, thinking that at her age, why was she still behaving like an immature girl with newly awakened feelings, fantasizing about something as trivial and impure as an indirect kiss.
Lin Xian was still young, and her world was still so pure and innocent. Xiao Wanqing was disappointed in herself, feeling that she had tainted and defiled Lin Xian.
Even though she had accepted her secret affection for Lin Xian, she had only accepted her own feelings and her willingness to treat Lin Xian well for her happiness. She couldn’t accept having excessive thoughts or desires towards Lin Xian, as that would be too sinful and crossing the line.
That was her limit.
Amidst the fluctuation of her thoughts and emotions, Xiao Wanqing’s mood plummeted.
Fortunately, the announcement from the nearby ticket gate, indicating that the movie screening they were attending was about to begin, broke the strange silence that had enveloped them, saving them from the awkward atmosphere.
Lin Xian stood up and walked over to Xiao Wanqing. She bent her elbows, using her forearm and chest to hold the popcorn, while in her other hand, she naturally reached out and clasped Xiao Wanqing’s fingers. With a wide smile, she beckoned Xiao Wanqing, saying, “We can go in now, let’s go, Auntie Xiao.”
Xiao Wanqing looked at Lin Xian’s clean smiling face and reluctantly reined in her wandering thoughts. She forced a smile and responded, “Okay.”
Entering the long-awaited dimly lit cinema, Xiao Wanqing felt like she had entered a different world. With Lin Xian holding her hand and leading the way confidently, she walked behind her. Along the way, Lin Xian reminded Xiao Wanqing, “Auntie Xiao, be careful with the steps.”
Following behind Lin Xian, Xiao Wanqing looked at her tall and graceful figure, and her heart gradually soared. The corners of her mouth couldn’t help but reveal a faint smile, and her dimples appeared on her cheeks. She lightly scolded Lin Xian with false annoyance, “I’m not a child, you know.” However, the hand held by Lin Xian never struggled or attempted to break free from her grasp, from beginning to end.
Following not far behind, Shi Man watched as Lin Xian and Xiao Wanqing, who were walking in front of her, held hands excessively and clung to each other on the steps. She glanced at Xia Zhijin, who was walking ahead and earnestly searching for their seats, and felt a sudden pang of sadness.
She actually felt like she had lost to these two single dogs! She was angry!
Her and Xia Zhijin’s seats were two rows behind Lin Xian. Seizing the opportunity while Lin Xian and Xiao Wanqing were finding their seats and walking inward, she quickly grabbed Xia Zhijin’s hand and swiftly crossed over to the row in front of them, successfully overcoming the obstacle.
While Xiao Wanqing and Lin Xian were watching the movie, they remained silent so as not to disturb others. They didn’t communicate much, but whenever they saw an exciting scene, they would instinctively turn their heads and exchange a smile.
The popcorn was placed in the circular groove between the two seats. Lin Xian absentmindedly ate for a while before suddenly realizing that Auntie Xiao hadn’t reached out for any popcorn.
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Without thinking, she grabbed two pieces of popcorn and held them near Xiao Wanqing’s lips. With a smile in her eyes, she gestured for Xiao Wanqing to open her mouth.
Xiao Wanqing was enchanted by the girl’s star-like black eyes shining in the dimness. She lowered her gaze and stared deeply at the popcorn in front of her, finally tilting her head slightly and gently parting her lips, taking the two pieces of popcorn.
Her soft lips lightly touched the thumb and index finger that held the popcorn. An electric current surged from her fingertips and suddenly resonated in Lin Xian’s heart.
Auntie Xiao’s lips were so soft, so warm…
In an instant, Lin Xian lost all interest in watching the movie and felt a strong urge stirring within her.
She quietly calculated the time and pondered how long it would be considered normal to hand popcorn to Auntie Xiao again. Time seemed to crawl for her, and after enduring for 10 minutes which felt like an eternity, she couldn’t hold back any longer. She quickly grabbed two more pieces of popcorn and brought them to the edge of Xiao Wanqing’s lips.
This time, Xiao Wanqing didn’t hesitate. Without a doubt, she smiled and lowered her head, taking the popcorn with her lips. However, this time, whether it was an illusion or not, she felt like Lin Xian’s thumb gently slid across her lips.
Lin Xian withdrew her hand as she wished, and an uncontrollable sweetness appeared on her lips. While despising herself in her heart, she quickly raised her hand and kissed her own thumb that had brushed against Xiao Wanqing’s red lips. Slowly, gradually, she smiled like a fool.
The movie was a lighthearted romantic comedy all the way through, but unexpectedly, it suddenly became explicit at the end.
The scene of a passionate kiss flashed by in an instant, followed by a hazy and ambiguous atmosphere. The sound of lips interlocking lingered in this secluded space for a long, long time…
Lin Xian involuntarily swallowed her saliva and slightly turned her head, wanting to steal a glance at Xiao Wanqing discreetly. To her surprise, at the same time, Xiao Wanqing also turned her head and met her gaze with understanding.
In the next second of eye contact, it was hard to tell who was quicker. Both of them awkwardly averted their eyes, feeling inexplicably guilty. But just a second later, both Xiao Wanqing and Lin Xian regretted turning away. Did it seem too deliberate, too guilty?
Unable to restrain herself, Lin Xian turned her head once again to look at Xiao Wanqing.
This time, Xiao Wanqing didn’t turn back. She quietly watched the cast list appearing on the screen, with gentle brows and eyes, and a beautifully sculpted nose, like a painting.
Lin Xian couldn’t take her eyes off her.
After an uncertain amount of time, the lights in the theater suddenly brightened. Lin Xian didn’t have time to retract her gaze before Xiao Wanqing turned her head and looked back at her. In Xiao Wanqing’s eyes, there seemed to be a fleeting sense of inquiry and confusion.
Lin Xian forced herself to remain calm, revealing her bright white teeth as she took hold of Xiao Wanqing’s hand, stood up gracefully, and said, “Auntie Xiao, let’s go outside.”
Xiao Wanqing lowered her head and gazed deeply at their intertwined hands. After a moment, she softly responded, “Okay.”
On the way back, Xiao Wanqing pursed her lips, appearing somewhat silent. Lin Xian was concerned and she explained with a light smile, “Maybe it’s because it’s been so long since I’ve seen such a large screen, it feels a bit dizzying.”
Lin Xian pouted, not suspecting anything, “Then next time we can sit a bit further back.”
Xiao Wanqing smiled faintly without saying a word, not agreeing to Lin Xian’s suggestion, which Lin Xian didn’t notice.
Just like how earlier, when Lin Xian gazed intently at Xiao Wanqing, Xiao Wanqing noticed her gaze, but Lin Xian didn’t realize that Xiao Wanqing had noticed.
Back at home, they each went to take a shower separately.
In the bathroom, Xiao Wanqing stood under the hot water, repeatedly recalling the gaze she felt from Lin Xian in the corner of her eye.
That should never be the gaze of a junior looking at an elder. It was too long, and too passionately intense.
I can vaguely remember, the more I think, the fuzzier it becomes. The more I think, the less I dare to be sure, to have confidence.
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Maybe it wasn’t that long ago? It was just an illusion stretched out by her subjective perception?
Maybe it wasn’t that intensely passionate? It was just her own imagination and delusions?
In the end, she even started to doubt whether Lin Xian had actually seen her at all.
This answer finally allowed her to gradually feel reassured.
Xiao Wanqing abruptly turned off the water, afraid to delve deeper, afraid to reminisce.
On the other side, Lin Xian was about to undress when her phone rang.
As soon as she answered, Shi Man’s voice came through, teasingly saying, “Lin Xiaoxian, I’ll tell you a big secret. How will you thank me?”
Lin Xian activated the speakerphone and casually responded while undressing, “I’ll listen to your secret like a trash bin. Why should I thank you?”
Shi Man chuckled lightly, feeling self-assured, “Oh, I see. I was going to tell you about Auntie Xiao… but never mind, forget it. I’ll hang up. Goodbye.”
As soon as Lin Xian heard the words “Auntie Xiao,” it was like a switch had been pressed. She immediately stopped what she was doing, picked up her phone, turned off the speaker, and anxiously questioned Shi Man in a rapid succession, “Wait, wait, don’t hang up. What happened to Auntie Xiao?” She started to act coquettish, “Manman, my dear Manman, quickly tell me, what secret? What do you know?”
Shi Man deliberately teased Lin Xian, playing hard to get, “Didn’t you say you didn’t want to hear?”
“Manman, I was wrong. I really want to hear it. Manman, I’ll pay for your water bill for a week, no, two weeks, how about that? Please tell me quickly.”
Shi Man walked out of the bathroom in a bathrobe and climbed onto the bed. Xia Zhijin sat on the other side of the bed reading a book and, worried that Shi Man might catch a cold, she helped her lift the covers and tucked them under her belly.
Upon hearing Lin Xian pleading for mercy, Shi Man felt satisfied and decided to show mercy, “Alright, I’ll tell you. Get ready for it. Is there something nearby that you can hold onto?”
Upon hearing this, Xia Zhijin couldn’t help but suppress her laughter.
After hearing Lin Xian confirm that she was holding onto something, Shi Man slowly and deliberately said, “The secret about Auntie Xiao is… she also likes you.”
In an instant, Shi Man’s eardrums were about to burst from Lin Xian’s exclamation, “What did you say?!!”
Shi Man distanced the phone from her ear in a disdainful manner, but a pure sense of joy was evident on her lips. She earnestly repeated to Lin Xian, “I said Auntie Xiao likes you.” She emphasized, “Lin Xiaoxian, congratulations, you can prepare to confess.”
Lin Xian gripped her phone, excited and ecstatic as if she had gone mad.
She walked quickly around the edge of the bathroom, completely naked, circling round and round. In her heart, the words “Auntie Xiao likes me! Auntie Xiao, she likes me, hahaha, she likes me!” echoed madly.
Suddenly, she slipped and instinctively grabbed onto the nearby sink to stabilize herself. However, her hand bones took a hard hit.
Intense pain surged through her body, and Lin Xian’s feverish mind gradually calmed down amidst the pain.
Pressing against the cold wall, biting her lip to endure the pain, she asked Shi Man , “Manman, how did you know?”
Shi Man then recounted the tender and affectionate expression she saw on Xiao Wanqing’s face as she looked at Lin Xian during their time at the cinema that evening.
Never in a million years did Lin Xian expect that after listening, she would calmly ask, “So it’s just your perception?”
Shi Man was momentarily stunned by her question. Her peach blossom eyes widened, and she snapped angrily, “You actually don’t believe me! Zhijin saw it too!” She believed that except for a moment of foolishness when facing Xia Zhijin, she was incredibly clever the rest of the time!
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A radiant smile appeared on the corners of Lin Xian’s eyebrows and eyes. She softly appeased Shi Man, saying, “I don’t not believe you, I just can’t believe it. Manman, thank you.”
Shi Man ignored her and became angry! She let out a dissatisfied “hmph” and hung up the phone. Then, she pounded her chest and cried to Xia Zhijin, “Lin Xiaoxian is so mean. She actually doubts my observation skills.” She covered her chest and coquettishly said to Xia Zhijin, “Zhijin, it hurts here.”
Xia Zhijin, with her hair loose after taking a bath, possessed a graceful and ethereal beauty, like a pure lotus in the dim night, with a hint of smoky charm. She gazed at her affectionate lover, her cool eyebrows and eyes carrying a touch of tenderness. She raised her hand and caressed Shi Man’s cheek, indulgent and in tune with her words. She smiled lightly and asked, “So, what should we do?” Her tone had a subtle, alluring quality to it.
Shi Man’s clear peach blossom eyes gazed at Xia Zhijin for a long time, taking in her rare gentle and tender appearance. Her gaze gradually turned deep as she recalled the thoughts that had been on her mind all night.
She curled her lips, kneeling up and raising her delicate fingers like jade. She tugged at her loose bathrobe, revealing porcelain-white skin.
Two rosy peach blossoms stood proudly in the breeze.
She approached Xia Zhijin, her eyebrows and eyes filled with bashful and charming spring-like affection. With her slender index finger, she lightly tapped Xia Zhijin’s lips.
Their breaths intertwined, and with a tender and melodious tone, she said, “Zhijin, if you kiss it, it won’t hurt anymore…”
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Shi Man: You two snails are driving me crazy. I’ll go to bed first!