Tang Mingchuan looked at Lin Xi's little face, which was now blushing red.
Turning over, he hugged Lin Xi tightly to his chest. "You have such strength after drinking, you even kissed me forcefully," Tang Mingchuan lied without blinking an eye.
Then Tang Mingchuan coaxed the little girl, keeping her nestled in his arms, unwilling to let her go.
Lin Xi rubbed against Tang Mingchuan in his arms, making Tang Mingchuan feel dry-mouthed and parched. "Little girl, shall we do it again?" Yesterday, he tasted the lips of the little girl, so fragrant and soft. Now it seemed like he was addicted.
Tang Mingchuan aimed for Lin Xi's lips, leaning down. It was as wonderful as yesterday, except yesterday Lin Xi was drunk, and Tang Mingchuan couldn't see her reaction.
Today, both of them were sober, and Lin Xi closed her eyes, too afraid to look at Tang Mingchuan. He was really good at this!
The two of them kissed passionately on the bed for a while, both gasping for breath when they finally pulled away. Tang Mingchuan was panting heavily, feeling the kiss was so good, almost addictive.
But holding the soft little girl, he couldn't go further, only kisses, which was quite frustrating.
The girl was too young; he was waiting for her to grow up.
"I'll go to the bathroom first," he said, getting up to walk to the bathroom.
As he got off the bed, he picked up the cup that had fallen to the ground. Lin Xi's face turned red, burying it in the quilt. Although she didn't have much emotional experience, she had learned in high school biology class, but Tang Mingchuan just...
It took a long time for Tang Mingchuan to come out of the bathroom, and Lin Xi was still hiding under the quilt.
"Let's go, little girl. I'll take you out for some fun later," Tang Mingchuan pulled Lin Xi out of the quilt.
"Today I'll take you to the art studio," Tang Mingchuan said, pushing Lin Xi to wash up.
Lin Xi stood in front of the sink, and Tang Mingchuan even squeezed toothpaste for her.
Lin Xi found it a little strange. Tang Mingchuan was so gentle and caring. He must have had a girlfriend before. Would the girl also be treated so gently by him?
It's not like Lin Xi wanted to think too much, but Tang Mingchuan's kissing skills were so good that she couldn't help it.
After washing up, Lin Xi went to change her clothes. Today she was wearing the couple outfit that Tang Mingchuan had bought when they went to the mall that time.
Who knew Tang Mingchuan saw it and insisted that she wait for him at the hotel, as he wanted to go home to change too.
So the two of them ended up wearing the same clothes when they went out.
This time, Tang Mingchuan chose a quiet little art studio. Each studio was a separate small room, perfect for quiet painting.
"Why did you bring me to the art studio?" Lin Xi asked curiously.
Lin Xi actually liked painting very much. She had studied oil painting for a while when she was a child, but her parents didn't want her to pursue art, so she obediently gave it up.
"Yesterday I rowed the boat for so long, showing you the scenery. Today, you can use your painting skills to capture yesterday's scenery and give it to me. How about that?" Tang Mingchuan chuckled.
Lin Xi nodded. It turned out he insisted on watching the scenery on the lake yesterday because he wanted to inspire her.
Tang Mingchuan really gave her a lot of surprises, every time it was unexpected.
Lin Xi sat in front of the easel, quite adept. With her back straight and graceful neck, her entire demeanor was elevated.
Tang Mingchuan sat on a chair behind her, watching Lin Xi paint. He was looking forward to what kind of work Lin Xi would create for him.
Lin Xi picked up the brush and began to paint, very seriously. She did everything like a primary school student, very earnest.
Thinking of yesterday's scenery, the scene of Tang Mingchuan rowing the boat while looking at her affectionately, she unconsciously finished the painting.
Tang Mingchuan stared at the painting carefully. Although it was an oil painting, the colors were coordinated, and it didn't look garish at all.
Under the warm sunlight, there was a clear lake, and a small boat with a couple on it. The man rowed the oars while the girl sat there looking at him.
Wasn't this yesterday's scene with himself and Lin Xi?
"I'm also in this painting?" Tang Mingchuan's lips curled up slightly.
Lin Xi looked at the painting and nodded seriously. "Yes, this is the beautiful scenery you showed me. Without you, this scenery wouldn't be so beautiful."
Hearing Lin Xi's words, Tang Mingchuan's smile deepened, and he ruffled the girl's hair.
"Little girl, you're good at painting. Do you have this talent?" Tang Mingchuan stood in front of the oil painting, examining it carefully.
Lin Xi said regretfully, "Actually, I really like painting, but my parents are strongly against it, so I had to give it up."
Tang Mingchuan lowered his head and touched Lin Xi's face. "If you want to paint, you can always do it."
With him around, his little girl could do whatever she wanted.
The oil painting was dried with a hairdryer, framed, and boxed up, then handed to Tang Mingchuan.
Tang Mingchuan held the painting, feeling very satisfied. This kind of gift was more precious than anything else.
...
The days spent together were always short. A week passed quickly, and today was the last day. Except for the first day when Lin Xi got drunk and they stayed in the same room, for the rest of the days, Tang Mingchuan obediently went home.
Being with the little girl made him uncomfortable too. He was a normal man; it would be abnormal if he didn't think about it that way.
Lin Xi was packing her luggage at the hotel. After having the last meal with Tang Mingchuan, she had to go back to City B.
City B was far from City A, and just thinking about being separated from Tang Mingchuan for so long made Lin Xi feel a little unhappy.
Dragging her luggage, Lin Xi saw Tang Mingchuan at the hotel entrance.
Tang Mingchuan reached out to take her luggage. "I know you're not in a good mood, so I brought you some candy." He took out a bag of strawberry-flavored candy from his pocket. It was the same brand Lin Xi had bought for him before.
Lin Xi took the candy, but still couldn't cheer up.
"Let's go. We have to go to the airport after dinner. Don't be unhappy. I'll come to see you too," Tang Mingchuan pinched the girl's cheek.
Lin Xi felt that time flew by today. Eating dinner was like a blink of an eye, and she was about to board the plane soon.
Looking at Tang Mingchuan, Lin Xi's eyes turned red, and suddenly she didn't want to leave.
"Let's hurry, or we'll miss the plane," Tang Mingchuan felt uncomfortable too, but he couldn't show it, or else the little girl would feel even worse.
The small figure was getting farther and farther away from Tang Mingchuan. His heart ached, and after struggling for a few seconds, he made a decision.
He quickly bought the next flight to City B. He still had to go see his little girl. After all, for Tang Mingchuan, wherever Lin Xi was, that was home.
Tang Mingchuan's flight was in six hours. Thinking that Lin Xi might cry on the plane, Tang Mingchuan felt distressed.
But it was bearable; he could endure it. He would see his little girl tomorrow.