Chapter 361 - Good morning (II)

Yesterday night after the announcement, Linfeng wanted to spend more time with her, but he was called by the elders and was asked to take care of the butlers who quit their positions from the Xiong family.

Xiong Zhi was towed away as well by her grandfather to pacify the outraged Xiong family members, who questioned the main branch's decision over breaking the family treaty.

So the rest of their night was spent separately taking care of their business. But before Xiong Zhi left the building, Linfeng escorted her and told her that starting tomorrow morning, he would be serving her wholeheartedly.

That was why he came early. He was too excited to serve his Young Miss today.

Xiong Zhi's eyes turned into small lovely crescents. So that was it. Her Linfeng missed her, too!

"En. We were both too busy yesterday. Have you taken care of the butlers who left?"

Linfeng put the towel on the cart and took a dry towel to softly pat her face. 

"Yes, I have prepared everything. The displaced Zhou members will have their new positions soon, after my elders screen out their preferences and specialties. My uncle also came back yesterday. He is now taking care of the matters I left behind. The important arrangements were done, only a few minor details were left."

The uncle whom Linfeng was referring to was his father's younger brother who was banished years ago.

Xiong Zhi nodded. Linfeng had mentioned to her before that his uncle would be assisting him. 

Linfeng asked while putting the towel aside. "How about you? Did you encounter persistent complaints from the other branches?"

"Only from the second branch. It's expected anyways, I will be surprised if they keep silent. Uncle Bilan wanted me to talk to his butler once more. He wants me to persuade his butler to return. Xiong De, as expected, wanted to get his butler too. Be careful, make sure to watch over their butlers. Oh, it was ex-butlers. I think Xiong De's ex-butler knows a lot. Xiong De would surely do everything to silence him."

"Don't worry, Young Miss, I took that into consideration already."

"His ex-butler should know a few things about my previous encounters with that father and daughter pair, too. Don't take it against him. It's not his choice."

"Hmm, alright I won't. He's also a pitiful one. I also think he should be aware of a few things Xiong De had done. As for telling us…"

"Right, about that. So did you managed to get him to agree?"

"He seemed to know his master well, so it was not hard to persuade him. He should have suffered quite a lot of grievances because he seemed relieved to leave his post. He told me he is willing to cooperate and tell everything he knows, as long as we promise him safety."

"I believe you have already prepared for that."

"Naturally, it was one of my priorities in my groundwork."

"As expected of Linfeng. Thank you. My Xiong family will be causing you much trouble in the future."

Linfeng touched her hair. "Anything for you."

The two stared at each other quietly, appreciating each other's presence. The big room seemed to become smaller in Xiong Zhi's sight as Linfeng's face slowly came closer. His eyes dropped and stared at her red lips, which he missed since yesterday. 

He was about to swoop in when Xiong Zhi suddenly gasped and covered her mouth.

Linfeng: "???"

"I haven't brushed my teeth yet." She looked down in embarrassment. 

Linfeng was stunned before he chuckled. She glared at him in complaint.

His Young Miss was so cute. There was absolutely no problem to him even though she had not taken a bath yet. Her natural fragrance was the most intoxicating for him.

But he went along with her and smiled charmingly. 

"How about a peck on the cheek? I should be rewarded, right?" he teased her, wanting to see more of her coquettish self.

"..." She paused.

"Hmm?" The low magnetic voice was tantalizing.

Xiong Zhi uncovered her mouth and nodded seriously. Her Linfeng had done a great job and she wanted to spoil him as much as she could. She really needed to quickly brush her teeth and shower him with kisses.

She leaned on the side, tilted her head, and exposed her smooth cheek. She waited for him to kiss her.

"..." Linfeng stiffened. 

Xiong Zhi blinked: 'Why are you still not moving?'

Linfeng's throat knot rolled. Xiong Zhi's expectant eyes were irresistible. Sigh, it would be hard to control his urge, he might kiss her fully instead. But he restrained himself, he could not infringe on a lady's will, unless she gave him her permission. 

With a thumping heart, he leaned down and gently pressed his lips on her smooth cheeks.

Smooth and fragrant, reminiscent of milk.

The warm and soft sensation on her cheek made Xiong Zhi blush. She felt her head and her chest were going to explode.

The peck was lifted soon. Linfeng's hot breath brushed her ear, but he did not distance himself and enjoyed her bashful appearance instead.

The Young Miss's usually cool and expressionless face was soft and flushed, her eyes limpid like water.

His Young Miss was the cutest in the world.

"Zhi'er." 

He touched her soft hair. His voice was deeper and hoarse. His dark eyes watched her intently. 

Xiong Zhi turned slightly to meet his eyes. They were so close that they were just an inch apart. Their breaths intermingled.

"I won't hate you even if you haven't brushed your teeth yet. I want to take in your fragrance. Can I kiss you?" Linfeng asked softly as his eyes stared on her luscious lips. "...on the lips?"

The masculine voice was bewitching.

Xiong Zhi felt numb and swallowed. Her heart thumped fast.

Linfeng's eyes and voice made her cells feel more alive. She could feel her blood pumping loudly through her veins. She could see her reflection in his eyes, just a few centimeters away. She could see his soft black hair that followed his movements, and his thin red lips that she had tasted many times, yesterday night.

A hoarse whisper came out. 

"...Okay."

Linfeng then closed their distance and captured her lips.