Heartbeat - Chapter 31

For the next few rounds, it wasn’t Su Jianyue or Shen Xun’s turn. Su Jianyue continued playing while enjoying another small piece of mousse cake.

This round, it was Zheng Tianming’s turn to spin the bottle. Before long, the bottle came to rest pointing at Shen Xun.

Zheng Tianming grinned. “Ready to choose?”

“Truth or dare,” Shen Xun replied. “I’ll take dare.”

As she spoke, Shen Xun noticed a bit of mousse cake clinging to the corner of Su Jianyue’s mouth. Without hesitation, she pulled a napkin from the table and gently wiped the crumbs away.

Su Jianyue was overjoyed, but with everyone watching, she felt a bit embarrassed, her ears flushing crimson.

Shen Xun, however, remained unfazed, turning her gaze to Zheng Tianming. “What’s the dare?”

Watching their interaction, Zheng Tianming suddenly grew intrigued. Shen Xun usually appeared cold and aloof, but she was remarkably gentle with Su Jianyue. He wondered how she would react to a more daring dare.

Thinking this, Zheng Tianming grinned. “Kiss the person next to you for three seconds. You can choose either the left or right side. Oh, and if either of the two people next to Shen Xun want to decline, raise your hand now.”

Zhao Qifei’s eyes lit up. He desperately hoped Shen Xun would choose him and certainly wouldn’t raise his hand.

Su Jianyue hadn’t expected to be involved. She didn’t raise her hand either—her sister wasn’t a stranger, and besides, knowing Shen Xun, she was sure she wouldn’t actually kiss anyone.

Zheng Tianming, relishing the drama, chuckled. “Neither of your neighbors declined. Now it’s up to you: will you choose to kiss someone or take a drink?”

Shen Xun noticed everyone’s eyes on her. A faint smile curved her lips. This was the perfect opportunity to assert her claim—her Little Puppy belonged to her alone and couldn’t be stolen away by anyone else.

With that thought, Shen Xun’s gaze drifted to Su Jianyue, finally settling on her cheek. She leaned in swiftly and pressed a light kiss to Su Jianyue’s left cheek. After a brief pause, she straightened up.

Su Jianyue was completely stunned by her sister’s kiss, her face flushing visibly crimson.

“Alright, kiss done. My turn to spin, right?” Shen Xun said, continuing to spin the glass bottle.

As she spun the bottle, Shen Xun noticed Su Jianyue blushing so deeply that her neck had turned crimson. Shen Xun felt a surge of satisfaction; her Little Puppy hadn’t been kissed by anyone else yet.

Su Jianyue’s ears felt both itchy and burning hot. She shyly rubbed her flushed ears, completely oblivious to who was chosen in the subsequent rounds of the game, her mind consumed by embarrassment.

The live stream’s bullet comments exploded:

Ahhh! They kissed! My Xun Yue CP kissed!

LOL, Xiao Yueliang, why are you so shy? You’re the Alpha here!

Su Jianyue is completely stunned by Shen Xun’s kiss! Aahhh, this is too sweet!

Our baby is so innocent! One kiss and she’s practically cooked!

Shen Xun is so direct! I love it!

OMG, the CP I’ve been shipping since childhood is finally becoming real! Who understands?!

Su Jianyue wasn’t the only one stunned. After Shen Xun’s kiss, the others lost interest in the game.

Su Jianyue’s reaction alone proved her feelings for Shen Xun were far from ordinary. This realization soured the moods of Liang Wenjing and Yu Lin, while Zhao Qifei and Chen Zhibin’s spirits plummeted at the sight of Shen Xun taking the initiative to kiss Su Jianyue.

After a few more rounds of games, everyone settled down to drink.

Su Jianyue, her ear tips flushed, poured herself half a glass. Noticing Little Puppy’s interest in the wine, Shen Xun gently stopped her, asking, “Do you know how to drink?”

Su Jianyue nodded. “I’ve only had it once or twice, but a little won’t hurt.”

Seeing her eagerness, Shen Xun gave a slight nod. If Little Puppy gets drunk, I’ll just carry her back to her room.

Relieved that Shen Xun wasn’t stopping her, Su Jianyue lifted her wine glass and took a sip.

The wine wasn’t strong, with a slightly astringent initial taste that mellowed into a sweet aftertaste.

Su Jianyue couldn’t resist taking a few more sips, still feeling shy and avoiding direct eye contact with Shen Xun.

Ren Peng noticed she’d finished half her glass and asked, “Want more?”

“Mhm!” Su Jianyue nodded eagerly, handing him her glass.

Ren Peng refilled it halfway and returned it to her. “Thanks.”

Shen Xun glanced at Su Jianyue and murmured, “Don’t get too drunk. We’re still live streaming.”

“Mhm, I know, Sister,” Su Jianyue replied quickly. After saying this, she guiltily took another sip, her ear tips flushing even brighter.

Shen Xun naturally noticed Su Jianyue’s reaction. She hadn’t expected the Little Puppy to be so easily flustered—just a kiss, and she couldn’t even look at her?

Still, Su Jianyue’s ear tips were a delicate pink, looking so soft and pinchable. Shen Xun wondered what they would feel like. She withdrew her gaze, resolving to find an opportunity to test them out.

Su Jianyue could feel her sister’s eyes on her. The longer Shen Xun stared, the redder her ear tips grew. Finally, she took several more gulps of wine to calm her nerves, managing to regain some composure.

This scene sent the online viewers into a frenzy.

Ahhh, Xiao Yueliang is blushing again from her sister’s gaze! So adorable!

Our baby’s puppy ears are turning pink again! So soft and pinchable—I want to squeeze them!

Shen Xun looked so cool when she was staring at Su Jianyue just now! Ugh, weak Alpha, strong Omega—I’m obsessed!

Our baby definitely has a crush on Xunxun! One kiss, and she’s suddenly all shy and introverted!

Ahhh, when are you two getting married?! Heavy breathing

Su Jianyue, oblivious to the online chatter, obediently snacked on the treats. She had downed quite a bit of wine earlier, and her head was starting to feel a little dizzy, but she could still manage.

Su Jianyue sat there, eating and listening to everyone chat.

“Oh, right, who said they brought a projector?” Liang Wenjing asked.

“Me! Me! Me!” Mao Ning quickly raised his hand.

“Then let’s go back and take a nap first. After dinner tonight, we can watch a movie together using the projector,” Liang Wenjing suggested.

“Sounds good! Let’s pick a horror movie—watching horror movies at night is the best way to get into the mood,” Jiang Ying agreed enthusiastically.

Su Jianyue instinctively reached out and tugged on Shen Xun’s wrist. Noticing Little Puppy pulling at her, Shen Xun turned to Su Jianyue with a gentle smile. “What’s wrong?”

“I’m scared… Can we not watch it?” Su Jianyue’s cheeks flushed slightly, as if she were a little tipsy.

Ren Peng chuckled. “No way! It’s a group activity. Even if you’re scared, you have to participate. We’ll just have someone brave sit with you.”

Seeing Su Jianyue looking at her with a pitiful expression, Shen Xun smiled. “You can sit with me. If you get scared, just close your eyes and lean on me.”

“Okay!” Su Jianyue finally relaxed.

Wine usually doesn’t have an immediate effect, but after a while, the alcohol’s effects gradually creep up.

After snacking for a while, Su Jianyue’s head began to spin. But she remembered she was still live-streaming and obediently reached out to take Shen Xun’s wrist.

When Shen Xun looked over, she saw Little Puppy’s eyes were glazed over. Shen Xun couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re drunk after just two and a half glasses?”

“Sister, I want to go back. My head is spinning,” Su Jianyue said, looking even more docile and puppy-like.

Shen Xun patted Su Jianyue’s head. “Okay, I’ll take you back to sleep first.”

Turning to the others, Shen Xun added, “She’s a bit tipsy. I’ll take her back to rest. I won’t be coming back up later. After dropping her off, I’ll go take a nap too. See you all in the afternoon!”

“Alright, see you in the afternoon!”

“I’m going back to sleep too. I’m feeling a bit tipsy,” Yu Lin chimed in. With Su Jianyue and Shen Xun leaving, she didn’t want to stay either.

“Okay, anyone who wants to rest can head back. For those who haven’t had enough, let’s keep going!” Mao Ning said with a laugh.

Shen Xun turned to Su Jianyue and asked softly, “Can you stand up? Come on, I’ll help you. Try to stand up.”

“I can,” Su Jianyue replied, flashing Shen Xun a sweet smile as she obediently let Shen Xun pull her to her feet.

Seeing that Little Puppy was indeed drunk and now gazing at her with a silly grin, Shen Xun found Su Jianyue even more endearing.

She took Su Jianyue’s hand and instructed, “I’ll hold your hand as we walk. When we go downstairs, be sure to watch the stairs carefully, okay?”

“Okay, Sister~” Su Jianyue’s voice was soft and obedient, making her sound even more like a little puppy.

“Good, let’s go.” Shen Xun resisted the urge to pinch Su Jianyue’s cheeks, promising herself she’d give them a good squeeze once they were back in their room.

Su Jianyue’s head was spinning, but she recognized her sister. Wherever her sister led, she would follow, so she obediently trailed behind without fussing or complaining.

Shen Xun guided Su Jianyue back to her room. The cameraman could now retire for the night, as fixed cameras were installed in the room.

After closing the door, Shen Xun led Su Jianyue to a chair and settled her down.

As Shen Xun turned to fetch some water, Su Jianyue grabbed her wrist. Seated on the chair, Su Jianyue gazed up at her with starry eyes. “Sister, don’t go.”

Seeing how adorable Little Puppy was, Shen Xun couldn’t resist teasing her. With her left hand still held by Su Jianyue, she reached out with her right hand to pinch Su Jianyue’s cheek. Not bad, it’s soft and surprisingly comfortable to pinch.

“Ugh~ Sister, what are you doing?” Little Puppy whined, her starry eyes looking at Shen Xun with such a pitiful expression that Shen Xun’s heart softened.

Drunk Su Jianyue seemed even more endearing. “Just pinching you. Is that not allowed?”

“It’s allowed. I’ll let Sister pinch me.” Her eyes slightly glazed over, Su Jianyue obediently took Shen Xun’s left hand and pressed it against her own cheek, actively inviting Shen Xun to pinch her.

Shen Xun pinched her cheek a couple more times, then, worried she might actually pass out, she chuckled, “Let go of my hand for a moment. I’ll get you a glass of water. After you drink it, lie down and rest for a bit, and your dizziness will go away.”

“Okay,” Su Jianyue obediently released her grip.

When Shen Xun returned with the water, she held the cup herself, afraid Su Jianyue might drop it, and carefully fed the tipsy Little Puppy.

Su Jianyue was thirsty and gulped down most of the water in one go, then smiled at Shen Xun. “Sister, I’m full now.”

“Good. Let me help you to bed.” Shen Xun supported the slightly tipsy Little Puppy and guided her to the bedside.

Su Jianyue obediently kicked off her slippers, climbed onto the bed, and pulled the blanket over herself.

She waved at the camera in the room. “Good night, everyone! Good night, Sister!”

Shen Xun chuckled. “Alright, alright, good night. Close your eyes and rest well. If you need anything, just call out loudly.”

“Mmm-hmm,” Su Jianyue nodded obediently.

Shen Xun walked over, removed the personal microphone from Su Jianyue’s collar, and tugged the blanket higher around the Little Puppy to keep her warm in the air-conditioned room.

After finishing, Shen Xun covered the camera with a black cloth.

A chorus of wails erupted in the Live Stream.

Ahhh, Xunxun Baby, don’t block the view! What could you possibly be hiding from us moms?

Waaah, the Little Puppy looks so adorable drunk! She seems even softer now. I want to squish her cheeks!

Shen Xun pinched Xiao Yueliang’s cheek! How was it? Was our baby’s face soft and squishy?

The Little Puppy is so well-behaved! Even drunk, she doesn’t cry or fuss. She just falls asleep so obediently.

Ahhh, they’re so sweet together! Does anyone else feel this? Are they really not dating yet?

Su Jianyue is so adorable! She thought it was already nighttime and even said goodnight to the camera just now.

Our baby is just too cute, hmph~