Seeing her fall silent, Lu Changfeng continued, "Whoever committed this crime is no ordinary person. If you trust me, give me a few days. With Qingge helping me first, we might reach the hidden hand behind it sooner. Once I have definite news of those two, I'll tell you immediately."
Yan Mingxiao stared at Lu Changfeng for a few seconds, then glanced at Luo Qingge, who nestled beside him and plainly followed his lead. Finally, she pursed her lips, reluctant but helpless. "Fine, fine, you two win! Qingge only has eyes for you now, anyway! But Lu Changfeng, remember what you said. You have to tell me when you hear anything! Otherwise... otherwise, I'll steal Qingge away to our Embroidered Shadow Pavilion! You'll never find her again!"
Having delivered this decidedly unthreatening "threat," Yan Mingxiao shot Luo Qingge another glare before turning and storming out of the Cloud-Deep Pavilion.
Only Lu Changfeng and Luo Qingge remained in the room.
Once Yan Mingxiao was far away, Luo Qingge leaned toward Lu Changfeng's ear like a kitten that had stolen a taste of fish, her breath fragrant as orchids. "Then I'll sneak out to find you..."
Lu Changfeng burst out laughing at her teasing. Warmth flowed through his heart, and he could not resist cupping her exquisitely beautiful face and kissing her deeply.
Luo Qingge startled at first, then responded eagerly, wrapping her arms around his neck. Their breaths gradually mingled, and as passion stirred, her hands began to wander, unconsciously reaching to undo the sash at his waist.
"Wait! Wait!"
Feeling that things would get out of hand if this continued, Lu Changfeng hurriedly caught her mischievous hands and said rather sheepishly, "Business first. Business first..."
I really do seem to have led this girl astray, he thought. *She's getting bolder