Panda Cub – Chapter 54

Spread the cards

He Ying’s words were extremely serious, and there was a persistence in her eyes when looking at Jing Dan, as if she was expecting her to answer.

Seeing He Ying like this, Jing Dan was slightly stunned, feeling that her question was not just casual. So, did something really happen last night?

Or was last night not just a dream?

She pursed her lips, feeling her ears starting to heat up. So, does she actually know about the incident of her kissing her? And even about her being a Panda spirit?

Unable to bear Jing Dan’s silence, He Ying took a deep breath and said, “Jing Dan~”

Softening even with a hint of pleading.

Jing Dan blushed, and said softly, “I really wasn’t dreaming last night?”

Seeing Jing Dan almost bowing her head, He Ying set down the glass of milk in her hand and approached her, saying, “Do you think you were dreaming?”

Jing Dan nodded slightly.

Seeing her nod, He Ying felt a mix of laughter and bitterness, unexpected that this would be the result.

“Since you already know it wasn’t a dream, can you tell me why you kissed me?” She was very concerned about this matter. Which normal person would want to kiss someone for no reason? And it was her first kiss, taken away so rashly by this little brat.

Upon hearing this, Jing Dan did not immediately answer her question. She was more concerned about another matter. Furrowing her brows slightly, she asked in a quiet voice, “When did you know I am a Panda spirit?”

Moreover, looking at her current demeanor, completely different from her calm attitude last night, it was clear that He Ying had seen through her early on. But she stubbornly did not reveal herself and instead pretended to act on her own?

She pouted, finding He Ying’s behavior despicable!

However, she was completely unaware that her own intentions of deceiving He Ying were equally lacking in morality.

Seeing her asking like this, and her somewhat sulky expression, He Ying chuckled helplessly, “You lived in my house in your original form for a month. How could I not know what kind of fur you have shed? And even if that wasn’t a definite confirmation, do you forget the time you turned back to your original form in the middle of the night and slept on my belly? Your fur stuck to my pajamas.”

Jing Dan: “…” She didn’t expect to reveal her secret so soon!

“Why didn’t you say anything!” Jing Dan felt even more ashamed. She was already extremely embarrassed because of being taken care of by He Ying for a month. Now, knowing that He Ying was aware all along but still chose to watch her act, the embarrassment multiplied even more!

“I see that you didn’t seem to want me to know.” He Ying’s lips curved into a slight smile. Since you didn’t want me to know, pretending not to know seems to please you, right?

Jing Dan: “…” Then why are you saying it now!

She was already so embarrassed that she wanted to crawl into a hole, feeling even more that He Ying was despicable! Clearly, she just wanted to see her embarrassed after knowing the truth!

Seeing her in this state, He Ying felt both pity and love. She pulled Jing Dan to sit by the bedside, then crouched down and looked into her eyes seriously, saying, “Because I don’t want to keep holding back. I want to know why you kissed me last night, I want to know what motivated you to do that.”

Although the so-called kiss last night was really sloppy and funny, it was indeed Jing Dan who still dared to come closer to steal a kiss even when drunk.

Jing Dan: “…”

Thinking about kissing her last night, Jing Dan’s face blushed slightly. She glanced shyly at He Ying’s tender red lips, then seemed a bit embarrassed and looked away, moving her lips and whispered in a voice as soft as a mosquito’s hum, “I want to eat jelly.”

He Ying, who had been focusing on her: “…”

Jelly? What on earth?

“…You want to eat jelly, so you were so drunk that you mistook my lips for jelly?”

He Ying was stunned, finding it difficult to accept this answer for a moment. No wonder she was licking and nibbling on her lips last night – she thought they were jelly!

Feeling despair, she realized that there was really nothing more to what happened between them.

Jing Dan said softly, “Your lips are like jelly, I wanted to know what they would taste like.”

He Ying: “…” If this conversation continued, she really couldn’t handle it anymore.

She got up, subconsciously touched her own lips, furrowing her brows slightly. Her lips were like jelly, making her crave them?

This realization left her feeling helpless and powerless. Finally, she said, “You drink the milk, I’ll go wash up first.”

She needed to find a place to be alone for a while. If she stayed with Jing Dan any longer, she was afraid she would be driven crazy. Why did she have to fall for such an airhead?!

“Ah, oh…” Jing Dan’s reaction was somewhat dumbfounded, not quite understanding why He Ying’s expression suddenly turned a bit unpleasant.

Watching her enter the bathroom, Jing Dan picked up a glass of milk and drank it. Suddenly, she remembered why He Ying asked her that question – did she think that Jing Dan liked her?!

Thinking about He Ying’s feelings towards her, and the fact that she had secretly kissed her, from He Ying’s perspective, could it be that she also had feelings for her?

She furrowed her brows, starting to feel troubled.

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On the other side, He Ying went into the bathroom and received a call from He Yuan.

When she took out her phone and saw He Yuan’s caller ID, she was momentarily surprised. He Yuan rarely called her on her own initiative…

Thinking there might be something important, she quickly answered the call.

“Mom,” she called out.

“En,” He Yuan responded softly on the other end.

“Is there something you want to tell me?” He Ying asked.

There was a moment of silence from He Yuan on the other end of the phone before she said, “I heard that you and Jing Dan participated in a romance reality show together?”

He Ying: “…”

So what? She didn’t quite believe what He Yuan said she had “heard.” Moreover, they had just arrived at this place, and He Yuan was already calling. The only possibility was that He Yuan had watched the previous livestream and, considering they were busy during the day, intentionally chose to call at night.

“Is she feeling unwell today? Her complexion seems a bit pale,” He Yuan’s voice hinted at some subtle discomfort.

He Ying: “…”

Indeed, she must have watched the livestream.

However, she didn’t expect Lady He to observe so attentively, even noticing Jing Dan’s slightly pale complexion.

“It’s nothing, just that she drank a bit too much last night, so it’s inevitable her complexion doesn’t look great today.” And it was precisely this unpleasant look, due to the hangover, that could further deter those people.

He Yuan on the other end responded with an “Oh,” then asked, “Why did you let her drink too much?”

He Ying: “…”

If she didn’t misunderstand, she was blaming her, thinking she shouldn’t have let Jing Dan drink?

Feeling even more frustrated, she found it both funny and exasperating. She couldn’t believe Lady He suddenly cared so much about Jing Dan. Did she really see Jing Dan as her own daughter?

“She wanted to drink herself, and even if I didn’t let her, she would sneak up to drink!” He Ying expressed her innocence, she really did try to stop her!

He Yuan: “…”

“Ahem, take good care of her in the future.” With that said, she hung up the phone.

Looking at the hung-up phone, He Ying sighed helplessly, glancing at the bathroom door as if she could see the little brat outside through it.

Truly a national treasure, even her mom valued her so much.

Putting down the phone, she let out a soft sigh, feeling a bit helpless when thinking about that person outside. Was it really possible between her and Jing Dan?

After finishing her shower and coming out, she saw Jing Dan biting the rim of a glass, lost in thought, unaware even of her own presence.

Ignoring her, He Ying went straight to bed, lying down with her back to Jing Dan. Now, she was unsure how to face her.

The answers were asked, but at the same time, she also inadvertently revealed her feelings to her. In a relationship without a clear outcome, He Ying was now unsure how to interact with Jing Dan, and she hadn’t figured it out yet.

As the bed sank beside her, Jing Dan snapped back to reality and saw He Ying lying with her back turned, furrowing her brows.

He Ying had never slept like this before.

Setting down the glass, Jing Dan climbed onto the bed and carefully approached He Ying, leaning in from behind to try to see her expression.

He Ying, with her hair falling into her face: “…”

This reminded her of the fur on her face when this person kissed her last night.

“He Ying?” Jing Dan called softly.

He Ying was initially hesitant to respond, but upon hearing Jing Dan calling her, she couldn’t help but respond, “What is it?”

“Do you mind that I kissed you?” she asked softly.

He Ying: “…” I don’t mind you kissing me, I mind you kissing me without any thoughts or intentions!

Seeing that she didn’t reply, Jing Dan persisted and asked, “Are you angry?”

He Ying took a deep breath, lay down flat, and looked up at Jing Dan, “Can you really not see my feelings for you?”

Jing Dan blinked and shook her head, saying, “I can see a little bit.”

In fact, it was Hu Tu that made her realize!

He Ying: “…”

What’s more infuriating?

“So I like you, do you have no feelings for me at all?” He Ying asked bluntly. When talking to this person, she couldn’t beat around the bush. If she did, she wouldn’t understand.

Jing Dan blinked, “Do I need to have any feelings?”

She felt that her current feelings were already good enough?

He Ying: “Do you not have even a bit of liking for me?”

She had to make herself so clear.

He Ying couldn’t help but feel a mix of crying and laughing. Every time before, it was always someone else chasing after her to confess, but this time she fell into Jing Dan’s hands!

Jing Dan was stunned, staring blankly at He Ying, her brow furrowing into a small mountain.

Seeing her reaction, He Ying sat up straight and leaned closer to her, repeating very seriously, “Do you like me?”

Jing Dan met her gaze, a hint of confusion in her eyes, “How can I know if I like you?”

He Ying lowered her gaze and pointed to her chest, asking, “Is it beating quickly here?”

Jing Dan looked down, felt it, and then said seriously, “It’s beating a bit faster now, and it’s a little itchy.”

He Ying: “…” It’s hopeless.

But looking at Jing Dan’s expression, she was unwilling to give up so easily. She asked, “If I were to kiss you now, how would you feel?”

Jing Dan’s gaze fell on He Ying’s lips, looking rosy. It wasn’t very obvious when she ate last night, perhaps due to the effects of alcohol. Now, could she eat again?

“Is jelly very delicious?” Jing Dan asked cautiously.

He Ying furrowed her brows for a moment, finding it a bit funny, and said, “Okay, Jelly, Jelly wants to kiss you now. Are you willing?”

Jing Dan’s eyes lit up – a chance to openly eat jelly?!

“Bring it on!”

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