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Wang Xiaoqiang admired the exquisite figure before him, momentarily transfixed. His heart was pure, and this Qiao Zhi, with her clear, water-like temperament, seemed very clean. The purity in her eyes didn't elicit any sense of defilement but instead only inspired admiration in men, without a trace of lewd thoughts. Wang Xiaoqiang was like that too. As he stared at her, it was as if he were looking at a flower, with nothing but the purest appreciation in his eyes, devoid of any indecent desires...

"Mr. Wang, can we start now?" Noticing that Wang Xiaoqiang was intently staring at her without making a move, Qiao Zhi's heart thumped nervously, prompting her to remind him. "Oh, yes, we can." Wang Xiaoqiang said, then sat down beside Qiao Zhi.

As for Xu Qingxue, the moment she saw Wang Xiaoqiang follow Qiao Zhi into the bedroom, her heart felt as though it was being cruelly twisted. Although she reminded herself to stay calm, she couldn't help feeling upset and wanted to cry. She excused herself to the bathroom, washed her face, and after about five minutes, she saw that Wang Xiaoqiang had already come out of the bedroom, his forehead covered in a layer of sweat.

Wang Xiaoqiang had shortened the time this time around because the process of treatment was too torturous, with that pervasive and strange scent lingering,

Wang Xiaoqiang increased and quickened the input of spiritual energy, ending the treatment prematurely.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang emerging from the bedroom soaked in sweat, and Qiao Zhi not coming out with him, Xu Qingxue's suspicions grew heavier. She felt as if a woman had snatched Wang Xiaoqiang's body, filled with both anger and hatred, yet she still managed to maintain her composure…

"That was hard work... Mr. Wang," Qiao Hui offered a piece of paper to Wang Xiaoqiang, who wiped off his sweat and said, "I'll repeat what I said before, I can't make any conclusions right now. The situation post-treatment needs to be monitored. If there's any problem, give me a call..."

"Ah... thank you, Mr. Wang," Qiao Hui said joyfully. "Go check on Qiao Zhi, and we'll be on our way." Seeing Xu Qingxue with a frosty expression, Wang Xiaoqiang felt a pang of guilt and was eager to leave the Qiao Mansion.

"Okay... then I'll see you out," said Qiao Hui, sending Wang Xiaoqiang and Xu Qingxue out first. Then she returned to Qiao Zhi's bedroom, to find her sister lying there with her cheeks flushed and her eyes looking dazed,

Meanwhile, Wang Xiaoqiang drove off with Xu Qingxue, leaving the Qiao Mansion behind. Xu Qingxue couldn't shake off her jealousy and resentment, so she pinched Wang Xiaoqiang's arm sharply, "Pervert... huh!"

"Ouch..." But her pinch did no harm to Wang Xiaoqiang. Instead, it was Xu Qingxue who cried out in pain. Pinching Wang Xiaoqiang's arm, her thumb and forefinger felt as if they were pressing against a conductor, causing her fingers to tingle painfully.

"You brought this on yourself..." Wang Xiaoqiang smiled smugly, as the Aura of Geng Metal released from the Five Elements Spirit Spring within him had repelled Xu Qingxue.

"You... you did that on purpose..." Xu Qingxue tried again with her left hand, reaching for Wang Xiaoqiang's thigh, but he warned her, "Haven't you had enough of the bitter experience?"

Xu Qingxue hesitated in her action, withdrawing her hand sullenly. She genuinely feared repeating the pain and numbness in her fingers. She wondered to herself, could Qigong be this powerful? To retaliate through the skin?!

"Hey... what are you jealous about?"

"You and that Qiao Zhi... what did you do in the room...? Spill it!" Xu Qingxue persisted stubbornly.

"What else could we be doing, treating her illness..."

"Cure her illness and come out with a sweat... huh!" The thought of Wang Xiaoqiang emerging drenched in sweat from Qiao Zhi's room made Xu Qingxue suspect they did something inappropriate, leaving a bad taste in her mouth.

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"Such a jealous pot...!"

After muttering to himself, Wang Xiaoqiang noticed that Xu Qingxue was in a poor mood, so he drove to Dragon Lake, the same place they had been to together before. The scene hadn't changed, the people hadn't changed, but there had been a subtle shift in their relationship. Judging from Xu Qingxue's display of jealousy just now, it was clear that she really cared about Wang Xiaoqiang. It was as if he was her fiancé or rather, more fitting to say her husband. Otherwise, she wouldn't be showing such intense jealousy.

"Why did you bring me here...?" Xu Qingque's voice sounded a bit like a little girl's coquettish complaint, and as soon as she got out of the car, she hooked her arm around Wang Xiaoqiang's.

"The last time you brought me here, I was very happy. I couldn't forget this place afterward and have always wanted to revisit it with you. To recapture that happy feeling..."

"Hmph, I'm not going to help you find it..." Xu Qingxue let go of Wang Xiaoqiang's arm and suddenly looked up, casting her gaze forward. She saw a large crowd gathered in the small square of Dragon Lake, and music playing, as if there was some event going on. She then grabbed Wang Xiaoqiang's hand again, "It looks lively over there. Come on, let's go have a look."

When the two reached the small square, they saw indeed there was an event underway. The organizing body was promoting a cosmetic product, a foreign brand at that, which had always been sold in the country through direct sales.

"Handsome guys... Pretty ladies... And all the loving couples—sweetheart pairs. Hello everyone, now, we are about to hold a little event, which gives you the chance to express your love for your significant other in public. A kissing contest! The rule is to kiss your partner without stopping, never leaving each other's lips, otherwise, it's a foul. The last couple kissing wins the grand prize. There are first, second, and third prizes for the contest—the last three couples remaining. For third place, you will receive a free set of cosmetic products worth 100 yuan from our company. Second place will receive cosmetic products worth 360 yuan, and the first prize will receive a set of cosmetics worth 880 yuan... We welcome everyone to sign up enthusiastically, our event will start in five minutes..."

Clearly, this was a promotional event, although the method was somewhat special. Having said that, a kissing contest wasn't a rare phenomenon and had been staged in various places across the country.

As soon as the event host announced the rules, couples, lovers, and married folks lined up to sign up.

"Qingxue, let's sign up too..." Wang Xiaoqiang squeezed Xu Qingxue's hand and stared at her.

"No way... I'd die of embarrassment..." Xu Qingxue blushed slightly, but her tone suggested that she wasn't completely opposed to the idea.

"Don't forget, you still owe me a five-minute long kiss... hehe, this is a chance to pay it back, and we might even win some cosmetics..." Wang Xiaoqiang tempted her.

... Xu Qingxue glanced at the enthusiastic couples signing up, and seeing their happy and blessed appearances, she wavered in her heart, just not able to get around her pride yet.

"No response means you agree. Alright, let's go sign up together..." Wang Xiaoqiang pulled Xu Qingxue's hand, trying to head over to the registration area.

Xu Qingxue hesitated for a moment, following Wang Xiaoqiang somewhat awkwardly. Since Dragon Lake was quite far from the city, no acquaintances would appear here, so she let go of her concerns.

"Oh, handsome guy, pretty lady, are you signing up too? Great, just give your names and you can sign up..." The staff member in charge of registration lit up upon seeing Wang Xiaoqiang and Xu Qingxue approach, thinking that they were a genuinely good-looking couple.

"Wang Xiaoqiang, Xu Qingxue." Wang Xiaoqiang gave their names.

"Haha... I wish the two of you excel and win our big prize... Here, you two are number thirteen, take your number tag..." The staff member took down their names and handed them a tag from the organizers.

With the number tag in hand, Wang Xiaoqiang led Xu Qingxue by the hand into the midst of the men and women.

"Alright, registration is over. Everyone, please spread out and find a suitable spot to stand. Wait for my command..." the host reminded loudly.

Couples dispersed, each finding their spot, with Wang Xiaoqiang and Xu Qingxue standing on the very edge.

Xu Qingxue was a bit nervous, holding Wang Xiaoqiang's hand, her palm breaking out into a sweat, her pretty face blushing.

"Okay, everyone is in position... begin!" the host announced.

And so, the contest began!

"Come on..."

"Hanging in there means victory..."

"Whoever kisses until the end wins..."

The competition gradually reached a fever pitch, surrounded by the encouragement and cheers from the crowd.

Half an hour into the competition, Wang Xiaoqiang and Xu Qingxue, invigorated by the spiritual energy, remained clear-headed and weren't yet at the point of collapse, unlike another couple; the woman on that team was sweating profusely, her face pale from the prolonged... you know.

After enduring another five minutes, the woman suddenly pushed the man away, then took deep breaths, staggering and about to fall...

In the end... she fainted...

A mixture of sighs and cheers broke out from the crowd...

When Wang Xiaoqiang and Xu Qingxue heard this, they opened their eyes to find that they were the only couple still competing. Their faces lit up with the joy of victory. At this point, Xu Qingxue seemed to have grown accustomed to the feeling and showed no signs of letting go of Wang Xiaoqiang, but in the end, it was Wang Xiaoqiang who released Xu Qingxue.

Seeing the final victors standing unwavering and breathless, the crowd erupted into enthusiastic applause and shouts of praise.

"Well done..."

"Awesome..."

"Good grief, that was like the length of a class; they've set a new record..."

Under everyone's gaze, Xu Qingxue lowered her head in embarrassment. Already the most beautiful woman there, and now the winner of the contest, she naturally became the focus of all the men's attention. Wang Xiaoqiang hugged her into his arms, laughing joyfully. Xu Qingxue's face, buried in Wang Xiaoqiang's chest, felt a wave of sweetness. She thought that, no matter what the future held for them, they would never forget this romantic chapter.

The woman who had fainted during the contest was now slowly regaining consciousness, feeling a bit regretful about not winning first prize.

"Alright, I announce the winners of this kissing contest. First prize goes to Wang Xiaoqiang and Xu Qingxue. Please come over to collect your prize..."

Wang Xiaoqiang went up and received a set of high-end cosmetics, handing them to Xu Qingxue. "Here you go, you've not only repaid my kiss, but you've also gained a big reward,"

"Ugh, bringing that up again..." Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang mentioning the debt of a kiss in front of everyone, Xu Qingxue's face, which was already blushing, turned even redder.

Xu Qingxue examined the cosmetics, satisfied, and smiled happily. Holding the big bag of cosmetics in her arms, she leaned on Wang Xiaoqiang's shoulder, and the two strolled by Dragon Lake, whispering sweet nothings, very happy and romantic.

The competition had brought them closer together. Xu Qingxue seemed quite attached to him, and despite several social calls and even a best friend trying to make plans with her, none succeeded in pulling Xu Qingxue away.

As they strolled by Dragon Lake, whispering sweet nothings in a small pavilion, Wang Xiaoqiang, hugging Xu Qingxue, asked in her ear, "Little Xue, where am I sleeping tonight?"

"Stay at Qiao Mansion... The Qiao Sisters are every man's dream..."

"But seriously, I really have nowhere to stay..." Wang Xiaoqiang played the pity card.

"I'll stay at my parents' place... You can stay at my flat..." Xu Qingxue said, patting Wang Xiaoqiang's face.

"No... Little Xue... You'd really leave me there all alone?" Wang Xiaoqiang complained with a sad face.

"I've been with you all day; you expect me to keep you company all night too..."

"Is that not possible?"

"Keep dreaming. Go home and have Xia Guifang keep you company..." Xu Qingxue rolled her eyes.

"Ugh, what a buzzkill. Why bring someone else up..." Wang Xiaoqiang rolled his eyes back. "Fine, I'll go find a hotel for the night, then hit up some dance club..."

"You dare! Don't you believe I'll drag you to the police station..." Xu Qingxue glared at him.

"Pfft, I'm not doing anything illegal... You can't touch me..." Wang Xiaoqiang said nonchalantly, acting as if nothing could bother him.

"Tonight I, I might..." Xu Qingxue began to waver. (To be continued. If you like this book, please come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for it, your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read on m.qidian.com.)

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