"Help me get it untangled!"
Nangong Qingcheng, caught in an embarrassing position, said with a pained expression.
How did such an awkward situation happen while just watching a movie?
"Okay." Jiang Feng immediately tried to help her, but being a guy, his technique wasn't as nimble as a girl's, pulling on this strand and inadvertently yanking that one, causing Nangong Qingcheng to frown in pain.
"You idiot!"
Having been hurt by Jiang Feng's tugging, Nangong Qingcheng was speechless, a bit angry and tempted to struggle, but instead, her strand of hair got tangled even more in Jiang Feng's button!
Now Jiang Feng dared not move, and Nangong Qingcheng was utterly frustrated!
Realizing she had to rely on herself instead of others, she braved the pain, moved closer to Jiang Feng's chest, and reached out to untangle it herself.
Feeling the gentle touch of her small hands brushing lightly across his chest, setting off waves of tingling sensations as they passed, Jiang Feng sighed in contentment.
He slightly lowered his head, and his gaze accidentally penetrated Nangong Qingcheng's open neckline.
In that instant, his wife's beautiful figure left him breathless.
Whether in this life or the past, Jiang Feng had seen Nangong Qingcheng in casual wear at home many times.
But even so, Nangong Qingcheng usually maintained at least the last layer of modesty, unlike now which was so straightforward?
This was indeed the first time Jiang Feng had been so surprised by his wife!
One could only say Nangong Qingcheng was deeper and more mysterious than he had imagined.
A beauty with such magnificent features secretly hiding such an impressive stature, how invincible is that?
So, even though Jiang Feng had no intention of having impure thoughts, at this moment his blood was boiling, feeling uneasy.
Nangong Qingcheng was the first to notice Jiang Feng's change in demeanor.
Although she was innocent, that didn't mean she was clueless!
"Is it possible...?"
She looked down in astonishment and instantly realized her own impropriety!
Immediately, Nangong Qingcheng blushed, overwhelmed with embarrassment, quickly fastened her neckline, then, with increasing panic, fumbled nervously to untangle her hair.
In doing so, her upper body inadvertently leaned more closely against Jiang Feng.
The pervasive fragrance made Jiang Feng even more uncomfortable, feeling prickly all over...
...
It was unclear how much time passed, but the troublesome strand of hair was finally untangled.
Nangong Qingcheng took a deep breath, finally able to straighten up.
At this moment, she was utterly embarrassed to face Jiang Feng, with cheeks flushed, almost as if they would bleed.
And Jiang Feng didn't know what to say, so he just observed the situation quietly, maintaining silence.
...
The awkwardness persisted until the movie ended.
In the latter half of the movie, Nangong Qingcheng couldn't comprehend what was happening at all.
Her mind couldn't focus on the film, filled with chaotic thoughts, utterly distracted.
As the theater lights came back on, Nangong Qingcheng was the first to stand up.
Without a word, she headed directly outside, quickly fleeing this embarrassing place.
Jiang Feng shook his head, smiling wryly as he followed.
Outside the cinema, in a sun-dappled grove, Nangong Qingcheng walked along a winding path, feeling slightly calmer as the breeze hit her.
Jiang Feng walked beside her, neither mentioning what had just transpired.
While walking, they strolled along.
"Does your head still hurt?" After a few minutes, Jiang Feng broke the silence, asking.
"No." Nangong Qingcheng's cheeks were crimson, her eyes looking into the distance, purposely avoiding Jiang Feng's gaze.
"Did you enjoy the movie?" Jiang Feng, trying to find something to say.
Nangong Qingcheng didn't answer definitively, suddenly stopping and turning to fix her eyes on Jiang Feng.
"What is it?" Jiang Feng stopped as well, asking.
"Jiang Feng, don't you have something to say to me?" Nangong Qingcheng asked expectantly.
"What would that be?" Jiang Feng played dumb.
"Lately, what have you been busy with? Why can't I often see you? Besides, you don't frequently go to the company or school, frequently disappearing. And why has Sister Feng taken you as her teacher?"
Nangong Qingcheng had too many questions in her heart and didn't know where to begin, so she just asked a few that perplexed her the most.
Jiang Feng sighed and evasively replied, "Qingcheng, you must know, whatever I do, I only have one motive, and that's to make life better for us and those around us!"
"As for why Feng Yueji asked me to be her mentor, it's simple because I can guide her, helping her avoid detours and make progress."
"You can guide her to progress?" Nangong Qingcheng was clearly not satisfied with Jiang Feng's answer, sensing he was still hiding something from her!
She said seriously to Jiang Feng, "Jiang Feng, I've had a question in my heart for too long, can you tell me the truth? Why do I feel you've completely changed since coming back from Grandpa's birthday party? Your abilities, aura, courage, and even your strength are entirely different from before; why is that? What did you truly go through in that month, was it truly just being kidnapped?"
Jiang Feng hesitated, not knowing what to say.
He knew Nangong Qingcheng would eventually ask these things and felt that she had, indeed, been enduring for quite some time.
Unfortunately, Jiang Feng still couldn't tell her everything about himself.
If she learned that in the near future, she might be assaulted, and the entire Nangong Family could face annihilation, she would probably live in a state of constant fear!
Jiang Feng did not want that to happen, and before finding the real culprit, he wouldn't reveal everything, to avoid alerting the enemy.
"Qingcheng, do you believe everything I do is for you?" Jiang Feng calmly asked Nangong Qingcheng.
"For me?" Nangong Qingcheng was puzzled, her face full of doubt.
"Forgive me, there are some things I can't tell you for now." Jiang Feng sincerely said again: "It's not that I don't trust you, but because it involves some dangerous matters and some of my personal secrets; the time isn't right yet."
"When will it be the right time?" Nangong Qingcheng asked, confused.
"It's hard to say. It could be soon, in the near future. Or, it may take a long time yet."
Jiang Feng sighed once more, gently holding Nangong Qingcheng's shoulders, his gaze resolute as he said, "In any case, I promise you, once I've settled everything, I'll let you know all the truth!"