I Can Steal a Kiss Without Getting Caught, Right? / This Happened to a Friend of Mine!

"Cough, cough!"

Seeing that Ling Feng did not react, Mei gave a dry cough and said, "Well, no matter what, you've worked hard lately, so consider this compensation. Besides, don't men all like this sort of thing?"

When she said that last sentence, Mei used a questioning tone and looked at Ling Feng curiously...

"Uh..."

Ling Feng seemed a little hesitant. Mei seemed to be right, but... but...

He did not know why he was hesitating, nor did he know what he wanted to say. He simply... had no idea why...

"If you don't want to, then forget it..."

Mei's expression shifted slightly. I've already been generous enough to take the initiative and let you lie down here, yet you're still hesitating. You're making it seem like I'm begging you. Do I not care about my pride?

"Wait, I want to!"

What kind of joke was that? Of course Ling Feng would not let this opportunity slip away. He charged forward, spun around, and finally landed his head successfully on Mei's thigh. His movements were as fluid as a well-behaved puppy's, and...

Mei's thighs were soft and warm. They felt so comfortable...

Mei lowered her head slightly and silently watched Ling Feng. The feeling of having her thigh pressed down like this was somewhat strange, and also...

Because she was wearing a skirt, she could clearly feel Ling Feng's hair and his breathing against her thigh. It tickled a little!

"You've worked hard, Ling Feng!"

Mei placed her hand on Ling Feng's head and gently stroked it. Did this count as a head-pat kill...

"Mei..."

Ling Feng suddenly rolled over onto his back, wanting to look at Mei while talking to her, but...

What was blocking his vision?

When Ling Feng looked up, he discovered that he could not see Mei's face. The only thing he could see was the majestic twin peaks of Mount Everest. This girl's combat power was genuine combat power—the ceiling of the class's fighting strength!

"What is it?"

Mei asked softly!

"Nothing..."

Distracted by Mount Everest, Ling Feng completely forgot what he had wanted to say. He rolled back onto his side and smiled. "Thank you, Mei. This feels really comfortable!"

"Hehe!"

Hearing Ling Feng's words, Mei also felt deeply satisfied. She smiled and said, "As long as you feel comfortable... Then, shall I start the massage?"

At the same time, Mei gently brushed her left hand across Ling Feng's eyes, prompting him to close them, while her right hand softly rubbed through his hair. Her movements were light and gentle, as though she were soothing a child...

Then, Mei placed both hands beside Ling Feng's temples and began gently massaging them. Her movements remained slow and tender!

And so, time slowly passed...

Originally, Ling Feng had only intended to lie there for a while and enjoy himself, but under this treatment, which felt like being wrapped in a tender embrace, combined with the exhaustion that had built up throughout the day, he finally could not resist falling asleep...

And he slept very peacefully. Lying on his wife Mei's lap felt comfortable and safe...

After a while, sensing Ling Feng's steady breathing and stillness, Mei understood that he had fallen asleep. She stopped moving her hands, but she did not intend to leave. She simply continued sitting there, not even playing on her phone, quietly spacing out...

A test of patience? I've never been afraid of anyone...

Sitting nearby, Kiana could not help looking at the two of them. Deep down... she felt a little envious. She envied Ling Feng for being able to sleep on Mei's thighs. She had not even tried it herself. Would she ever get the chance in the future...

"Kiana!"

Perhaps Mei had noticed Kiana secretly watching them, because she suddenly called out to her...

"Huh? M-Mei!"

Kiana hurriedly responded...

"Keep your voice down..."

Mei made a shushing gesture, then looked at Bronya and said, "Kiana, Bronya, come here. Tomorrow is Saturday. There's something I want to discuss with you..."

Then the two of them moved closer, and Mei explained her idea. This and that, and so on...

"This... I don't object, but is one day really enough?"

Kiana did not refuse, but she seemed hesitant, because she seriously doubted whether what Mei described could really be done...

"One day may not be enough, but two days should be!"

Mei continued, looking at Bronya. "With Bronya's skills, finding a suitable place should not be difficult. Bronya, you'll be responsible for finding us a qualified location. Kiana and I can handle the rest!"

"Bronya refuses!"

As Bronya opened Project Bunny's computer, she said, "Everyone should do this together. Found it. Bronya remembers that Idiot Kiana and Sister Mei can both sing, right? Then... this place happens to meet our requirements!"

A Secret Kiss Wouldn't Be Discovered, Right?

Ling Feng did not know when he had fallen asleep, nor did he know how he had returned to his room. Still, it was probably Project Bunny's doing...

When he woke up, he found that it was already nearly eleven in the morning. Sleeping until he woke naturally really did feel wonderful, though he was a little hungry...

After getting up, Ling Feng went downstairs to the living room, but he did not see anyone. There was only a note on the table. Judging by the handwriting, it was from Mei!

Ling Feng, if you see this, then Kiana, Bronya, and I have already gone to Shanghai for something. We probably won't be back until tonight, but it isn't a mission, so please don't worry. Breakfast is in the microwave. Please have lunch in the academy cafeteria, and I'll come back to make dinner. —Mei!

"They went to Shanghai..."

Looking at Mei's note, Ling Feng felt a little curious. They had gone to Shanghai without a mission—were they shopping? Probably... not. If they were shopping, they would likely bring him along. Besides, with Team 233's budget, shopping was genuinely dangerous...

Forget it, there was no need to worry about them. It was the weekend anyway, and besides...

Last night...

Damn, hadn't he been lying on Mei's thighs? How had he fallen asleep for no reason? He had not even properly enjoyed the feeling before it was over. Damn it, it felt like he had lost more than a hundred million...

Still... long live lap pillows. Maybe he would get another chance tonight...

Ling Feng took out the breakfast Mei had prepared from the microwave. Though it practically counted as lunch already, the taste had not changed much. It was still as delicious as ever...

Afterward, Ling Feng went to Tesla's laboratory and accompanied her in researching Divine Relics. He also mooched lunch there, though her lunch had been delivered from the academy cafeteria, and it did not taste as good as Mei's cooking!

At the same time, Ling Feng used some of the knowledge and principles he knew to help Tesla solve several theoretical problems. Together, they modified the design of the Valkyrie Armor and began preparations for making imitation relics!

Since Tesla already understood the principles behind Divine Relics and had basically figured out the materials, they could more or less begin experimenting. He might not be able to control the power of a Judgment-class Honkai Beast yet, and there was no Judgment-class Honkai Beast core here, but...

They had lower-ranked Honkai Beast cores. They had everything from Rush-type Honkai Beast cores to Emperor-class Honkai Beast cores, and there was even an Emperor-class Honkai Beast core. At this stage, they could first use a Rush-type Honkai Beast core to test the waters. After all, those things were everywhere!

After hanging around Tesla's place for half the day, Ling Feng finally returned to the apartment. It was almost six, yet those three girls still had not returned. He wondered what they were doing...

"Forget it... I'll take a nap first..."

Since the three of them had not returned yet, Ling Feng found himself bored alone. He might as well sleep for a while and play with them tonight. If he got another lap pillow tonight, he absolutely could not fall asleep again. Absolutely not!

He returned to his room, closed the door, and went to sleep!

"Ughhh... Mei, I'm hungry..."

That evening, the three girls finally returned. Kiana looked completely drained and collapsed onto the sofa, unwilling to move. Sure enough, compared with studying and working, she still found fighting Honkai Beasts easier...

"All right, Kiana, stop complaining. I'll prepare dinner now!"

Mei gently stroked Kiana's head and smiled as though soothing a child. "No matter what, we gained a lot today, and we accomplished our goal too. It was also thanks to Bronya that we found such a great place!"

"It was just a coincidence. Without Sister Mei and Idiot Kiana, it would not have been so fast!" Bronya remained expressionless. As soon as she returned to the apartment, she took out her phone and started playing games...

Then Mei began preparing dinner, while Kiana ate candy and played games with Bronya. After such a tiring day, it was time to reward themselves!

And it was strawberry-flavored candy!

Before long, a delicious aroma drifted from the kitchen. Mei called out, "Kiana, get ready for dinner. Where's Ling Feng? Is he still in his room?"

"Probably... I'll go get him!"

Smelling the aroma of dinner, Kiana could no longer hold back. She rushed upstairs at extraordinary speed, intending to call Ling Feng down for dinner. However, when she opened the door, she discovered that Ling Feng was still asleep...

Kiana: "..."

"Seriously, we worked hard outside all day, and you've been sleeping at home..." Kiana pouted slightly and walked to the bedside, intending to wake Ling Feng with a milkshake attack, but...

After approaching him, Kiana unconsciously crouched down and carefully examined Ling Feng's sleeping face. Well, he really was quiet when asleep, and...

Kiana thought of the scene last night, when Ling Feng had slept on Mei's thighs. Then she recalled the scene of Ling Feng kissing Mei that day. What did kissing... actually feel like?

Kiana felt a little regretful. If she had not resisted that day, perhaps Mei's first kiss would have been hers. Instead, Ling Feng had gotten to take advantage of it. Damn it...

But...

Kiana looked around. No one was there. Good. Then she secretly lowered her head closer...

"What should I do, Ling Feng..."

Kiana lowered her head slightly, bringing her face closer and closer to Ling Feng's. "I... seem to be a little..."

She gently closed her eyes, then continued moving the tip of her nose closer to Ling Feng's face...

Finally, she carefully pressed her lips against Ling Feng's...

The feeling of kissing... seemed to be just this. There was nothing strange about it, but...

Her body felt a little numb, and there was an emotion she could not describe. Delight? Happiness?

It did not seem to be either. It was more like the relief of satisfying her curiosity. And... did this count as indirectly kissing Mei too? Though it had already been five days...

Since it was her first kiss, her movements were very stiff, and she did not know any other steps. She only knew that pressing lips together was enough. Still, that was enough for her...

A moment later, Kiana silently pulled her head back. Her right hand touched her lips as her mind turned muddled... Wait, what had she just done? No, no, that wasn't me. I must not be fully awake yet...

Kiana vigorously shook her head, trying to clear her mind...

This had to remain secret. If anyone found out—if anyone at all found out—she would feel like dying. And what had just happened was definitely an accident. She had definitely only kissed him because she was curious. It definitely was not because she liked him! Yes, that was it!

Kiana nodded vigorously, trying to make herself believe that was the truth, and then... she saw Mei standing in the doorway, still holding a kitchen knife...

Kiana: "???"

This Is About a Friend of Mine!

"Huh? This... is really for me?"

In the living room, Ling Feng looked at the brand-new phone on the table, finding it a little hard to believe!

"Of course it is. Kiana, Bronya, and I personally picked it out for you!"

Mei smiled slightly. "And don't worry, we didn't use the team's funds. We earned it by working in Shanghai for a day!"

"Uh... then you really worked hard!"

At this point, Ling Feng also knew what the three of them had gone out to do that day. He felt deeply moved and touched as he smiled. "Thank you, Mei, Kiana, and Bronya!"

"You're welcome. It's only a small token of our feelings!"

Mei smiled lightly and did not say much else!

"Mm... y-you're welcome..."

Kiana blushed slightly and turned her head away. She huffed, "Consider this payment for imprinting Stigmata for us. Besides, you've given me gifts before. I'm not the kind of person who only knows how to take without giving anything back!"

"This was very easy for Bronya!"

Bronya remained as expressionless as ever, which made Ling Feng feel a little regretful. Such a cute girl, yet why did she have no emotions...

"By the way, Mei, where did you work? Could a day's wages really buy a phone?"

Looking at the phone in his hand, Ling Feng did not recognize the brand, but he had seen the Homu logo when it booted up. Given Mihoyo's usual style, this phone definitely was not cheap!

"Secret..."

Mei smiled faintly. Seeing that Ling Feng still wanted to ask, she pressed a finger to his lips. "Assistant, prying too deeply into a girl's secrets is not good behavior. In short, just know that we didn't break any laws. It was absolutely legal!"

Ling Feng: "..."