The three women reacted differently to Li Qiuzhi's words.
Shenhe saw no problem with it and leaned forward to embrace him. Yun Jin thought for a moment before nodding too. After all, this was to deal with the demon; hugging a friend was no big deal.
Hu Tao, however, furrowed her pretty brows, a hint of suspicion showing in her plum-blossom-shaped pupils.
"You're not trying to take advantage of us, are you?"
"Of course not. Do I look like that kind of person?" Li Qiuzhi wore an innocent expression, feeling misunderstood.
If Lumine and Fischl had been there to see him like this, they would certainly have exposed him on the spot. This guy definitely intended to take advantage of the girls!
"I just get the feeling you're not very trustworthy." Hu Tao puffed out her fair cheeks and huffed.
Still, considering that he really did need energy, Hu Tao reluctantly agreed to hug him.
Although she was easygoing and cheerful, and loved jokes and pranks, she was still not quite so uninhibited when it came to embracing a man.
Soon, Shenhe had wrapped herself around Li Qiuzhi's right arm, while Yun Jin did much the same on his left, occupying the other half of his back.
That left Hu Tao with no other option. She could only bend her knees, calves against her thighs, and straddle Li Qiuzhi, pressing her body against his chest and wrapping her arms around his neck.
Finally, Hu Tao pursed her soft, pale pink lips into a pout, leaned close to Li Qiuzhi's ear, and threatened him.
"You'd better actually deal with that demon! If you succeed, consider this hug your reward. Hmph, if you fail, this director will bite your ear!"
After saying that, Hu Tao flushed. She had no idea why she