Chapter 115: The Young Master's First Kiss, Lost! (Third Update)

Sometimes, people are truly creatures of profound indecision.

Why is this so? Naturally, it is because they often have no idea how to choose, or even what choices to make. This condition, known as decision paralysis, is something nearly everyone possesses. And what was the source of Fang Xu’s indecision at this moment? It was, of course, the alluring Shangguan Lian before him. Should he devour her? Or devour her? Or perhaps, devour her?

Originally, Fang Xu felt he could hold his ground; he even felt a bit proud of his self-control. But just moments ago, a casual remark from Shangguan Lian had completely dismantled his defenses.

"Lian'er... don't force me anymore!" Fang Xu growled, the veins on his neck visibly bulging. He looked truly intimidating, yet Shangguan Lian seemed entirely fearless. She pressed her soft body even closer to his, and the nerves that had already been stretched to their breaking point finally snapped under her next movement.

Shangguan Lian stood up. For a moment, Fang Xu thought she had regained her senses and couldn't help but exhale in relief. But what followed left him utterly stunned. Shangguan Lian straddled his lap, her soft bosom pressed firmly against his chest. He could feel the fullness of her curves, a sensation so intense it made him dizzy. As for her hands, they wrapped around his waist, her lithe, boneless fingers exploring his back as if searching for something, sending a chill of anticipation down his spine.

Just as Fang Xu was about to reason with her and urge her to calm down, Shangguan Lian lifted her head and looked at him with a smile—a sly, cunning glint in her eyes. Noticing the change in her expression, Fang Xu immediately felt that something was amiss.

Before he could react, Shangguan Lian’s soft lips sealed his own, cutting off whatever he intended to say. "Mmph!" Fang Xu’s eyes widened in disbelief. Was she insane? Yet, beneath the shock, a wave of profound melancholy washed over him.

"My first kiss! It’s gone just like that!" Fang Xu felt his world collapsing. He had guarded that first kiss for over ten years—not even counting the twenty-plus years from his previous life. To have it stolen so ruthlessly by Shangguan Lian felt absurd. However, that thought slowly faded, and he began to respond to her passion. After all, he never claimed to be a saint; since the die was cast, what was the point of struggling?

Feeling the softness of her lips, Fang Xu felt dazed. Was he dreaming? Yes, this must be a dream! But why was he thinking of Shangguan Lian instead of Qin Suwen? Could it be that she held a higher place in his heart than Qin Suwen? That seemed impossible, but as he felt his breath hitch, he realized he was struggling to catch his air.

"Mmph!" He couldn't help but struggle, finally breaking free from her forceful kiss. He felt weak, as if he had just been drained of all his strength. When had kissing become such an agonizing ordeal? But it couldn't be helped. Shangguan Lian was a novice, and her experience was zero. She was acting entirely on instinct, which resulted in Fang Xu being nearly suffocated. If he really were to die of suffocation from a kiss, he thought, that would be a truly unique way to go.

Looking at the panting, desirable Shangguan Lian in his arms, Fang Xu instinctively lowered his head. Since control was no longer an option, he decided to simply go with the flow.

This time, the kiss was not as chaotic as before. Whether it was Fang Xu or Shangguan Lian, both seemed to have found their rhythm. Their embrace was seamless, and their hands began to wander over each other. Fang Xu’s large hands cupped her chest, kneading gently. Shangguan Lian bit her lip, trying to suppress any sound, but this only served to further ignite the raging fire of desire in Fang Xu.

Shangguan Lian was no less assertive, reaching out to unfasten the python-patterned belt at his waist, and Fang Xu offered no resistance.

However, while they were lost in the heat of the moment, they completely ignored the fact that their carriage was currently arriving in Danyang County. Traveling from the village to the county seat would have taken a long time on foot, but by carriage, it was only a matter of moments.

The carriage came to a quiet stop outside an inn near Danyang County. Zhuge Jun and Old Wu exchanged awkward glances. The atmosphere was truly uncomfortable. They had stepped down as soon as they arrived, but who would have expected to see the carriage swaying gently? As they approached, they could hear the ragged, synchronized breathing of a man and a woman from within.

Old Wu was a man of the world; he knew exactly what those sounds meant. Zhuge Jun’s expression was one of pure exasperation—how could he not know? Neither of them could have imagined that Fang Xu and Shangguan Lian would actually be doing such things inside the carriage. Were they planning to "board the carriage before buying the ticket"? If the elder of the Shangguan family ever found out, Fang Xu might very well end up a eunuch!

That was what Zhuge Jun thought. As for Old Wu, his admiration for Fang Xu flowed like an endless river. In the past, he might have thought Fang Xu was a man after his own heart, but now? He thought to himself, "Damn, he really is a man after my own heart!"