Chapter 116: From Scoundrel to Gentleman

Jiang Yunqi was well aware that she talked in her sleep, but she never imagined her sleep-talking would be so absurd, nor that Chu Fei would record such incriminating evidence. Her face turned crimson at a visible speed, and she lunged to snatch his phone before he could react.

Chu Fei, having finally caught a piece of leverage on her, wasn't about to let her take it back so easily. He held the phone high, teasing, "You still haven't answered me: which one of us is the animal?"

"You're worse than an animal!"

Jiang Yunqi tackled him, her entire body colliding with his warm, solid chest like a fawn throwing itself into the arms of a big bad wolf. Hearing the smug, infuriating laughter rumbling beneath her, she gritted her teeth, grabbed his shirt, and bit down on him.

The bite was like lighting a fuse; Chu Fei flipped over, pinning her beneath him.

"Ah...!"

With her hands trapped and immobile, Jiang Yunqi was completely at a disadvantage. Looking at his prey—stubborn yet touchingly vulnerable—Chu Fei showed no mercy, leaning down for a fierce, tongue-tangling kiss. Jiang Yunqi resisted at first, but she soon relented.

They became lost in each other, moving from gentle touches to a torrential storm, and finally, an insatiable craving. Taking a moment to breathe, Chu Fei stripped off his shirt, revealing his robust chest and eight-pack abs. He had held back all night, unwilling to wake her, but now he was ready to collect his interest with compound gains.

Little did he know, Jiang Yunqi had used the distraction of him undressing to snatch his phone and bolt toward the bathroom like a fleeing deer. Chu Fei didn't chase her; he simply sat on the sofa, lit a cigarette, and waited for his prey to return.

Soon, her voice drifted from the bathroom: "What's the password to your phone?"

"Come out and I'll tell you."

"Don't lie to me. If you don't give me the password, I'm not coming out!"

"Suit yourself. I recall you have class today, and I have all the time in the world."

Hearing this, Jiang Yunqi quickly surrendered and stepped out. Though she wore no makeup, her fair skin glowed brilliantly in the sunlight. She was wearing the same camisole from the night before; the delicate fabric clung to her skin, the straps exposing her elegant collarbones, slender arms, and the prominent curve of her chest. As for her denim shorts, they had vanished during their earlier skirmish, leaving only the matching white undergarment—a piece designed to be unfastened with a single pull.

Calculated! How incredibly calculating! This woman was playing games with him!

"Come here..." Chu Fei extinguished his cigarette, his voice low and strained as he called to her.

Jiang Yunqi walked over, arms wrapped around her chest. Facing his predatory gaze, her skin flushed red inch by inch.

"What will it take for you to delete the recording?" She couldn't look him in the eye, her head drooping. Her body began to tremble slightly, whether from nerves or excitement, she couldn't tell.

Chu Fei took her hand and pulled her into his arms. "You know what I want."

"I'm scared it will hurt..." Jiang Yunqi whispered, sounding genuinely frightened. "Manman told me the first time is always painful..."

"It's okay, I'll be gentle. If you feel uncomfortable, you can tell me to stop at any time."

There it was—the classic line.

Chu Fei began to move, but at the final moment, Jiang Yunqi’s eyes welled up, and tears spilled down her face uncontrollably. Seeing her like this, Chu Fei felt a strange pang in his chest. He stopped. "Don't cry. I'll stop. Let's take it slow, okay?"

The arrogant, wild boy had tucked away all his sharpness, turning so tender that it was utterly disarming. His words made Jiang Yunqi feel as though she were a useless mother failing her child. She hugged his neck tightly, sobbing into his ear. "Wuu... I'm sorry. Please, give me a little more time?"

"If you keep acting like this, I really will take you," Chu Fei threatened.

Jiang Yunqi stopped crying instantly. Just as Chu Fei was about to tell a joke to cheer her up, the girl suddenly broke free from his embrace and knelt before him.

"What are you doing...?" Chu Fei thought, *Even if we aren't going all the way, there's no need for such a grand gesture, right?*

"Even if I can't let you inside there... you can enter somewhere else...!" Jiang Yunqi buried her head, moving with a rhythmic grace.

"No, don't, don't stop!" Chu Fei tilted his head back, enjoying the imperial service.

Afterward, Jiang Yunqi went to brush her teeth, and Chu Fei took a shower. They had gained a much deeper understanding of each other's bodies. Although Jiang Yunqi was still shy, she couldn't help but admire Chu Fei’s physique; enjoying the view and "having her way" with him in her mind was only fair, she reasoned. After all, she had endured the urge to gag while helping him earlier—she had definitely earned this interest.

Later, Chu Fei drove her back to campus. Once on the grounds, Jiang Yunqi brazenly hooked her arm through his, completely unfazed by the envious glares from the other students.

"Using me as a shield, are we?" Chu Fei teased, knowing exactly what she was doing.

"Don't you want to be?" Jiang Yunqi smiled brightly. "Even with Jiang Yangrong gone, I still have plenty of suitors. I’m doing this to put your mind at ease! Besides, having a top-tier beauty by your side gives you face, doesn't it?"

Chu Fei’s tenderness was fleeting, but his sharp tongue was a lifelong companion. "Sorry, I only acknowledge two words for 'top-tier beauty'."

"Beauty?"

"Top-tier."

Jiang Yunqi narrowed her eyes dangerously. "What's that supposed to mean? Am I ugly? Should I leave?"

"Since you're already here, life is short—why not give it a try?" Chu Fei grinned.

They bickered all the way into the classroom. Longcheng University allowed outsiders to audit classes, and since Chu Fei hadn't experienced college life, he decided to accompany her and soak in the atmosphere. As expected, their entrance drew many eyes. Most of the men looked at them with resentment, while a few women glanced over with curiosity.

Luo Man was already waiting in their seats and beckoned them over. Once they sat down, she asked curiously, "Did you two 'applaud for love' last night?"

"Do you have to be so blunt?!" Jiang Yunqi retorted.

Chu Fei stroked his chin, feigning depth. "How should I put it? Let's skip the prologue and start from the part where we weren't wearing any clothes!"

As Luo Man was busy gossiping, a bespectacled student suddenly stood up with a jerk. He glared at them indignantly, "Can you two be quiet? You're disturbing my study! And Jiang Yunqi, why are you bringing this layabout into our classroom? Just to show off your hillbilly boyfriend?"