If You Love Me, Kiss Me

Tao Qiu carried him over the mountaintop and into a bamboo forest.

There seemed to be other living things in the bamboo forest, but as soon as Tao Qiu landed, the surroundings were quiet for a few seconds. Then, centered on them, a noisy and chaotic rustling sound arose, as if many things were fleeing in terror.

In less than a minute, not even a chirping insect remained; the silence was so profound that it was as if only he and Tao Qiu existed in the world.

If it weren't for the occasional rustling of the bamboo leaves in the night breeze, Lou Yu would have doubted whether he was deaf.

Tao Qiu was quite satisfied with the environment. "They're good at running."

As he spoke, he folded his wings and pushed Lou Yu against an old bamboo stalk.

He patted Lou Yu on the back of the head, reassuring him, "Don't be afraid, this bamboo is sturdy."

Lou Yu chuckled softly. "Qiuqiu, I'm not afraid."

"Okay? Well, I underestimated my Little Fishy." Tao Qiu and Lou Yu were almost face to face. He breathed softly, his warm breath landing on Lou Yu's lips.

"Last time I was thinking that we should pick a suitable place in the future, otherwise neither of us will be satisfied or happy. I've come here a few times before and I'm very satisfied. What about you, Little Fishy?"

Lou Yu: "... Qiuqiu, I can't see."

"..." Tao Qiu said regretfully, "I was too excited and forgot, but it's okay. You can't see, but you can feel. Don't worry, I can see very clearly. Just follow me."

Lou Yu's hand groped to the back of Tao Qiu's head, gently pressing her towards him, and their lips successfully met.

His voice was hoarse. "Qiuqiu, are we going to waste time talking here? Let's chat a little longer, it's almost dawn."

Tao Qiu then gave Lou Yu a quick bite on the lips. "Then let's stop talking."

Before he could finish speaking, Tao Qiu fiercely sealed Lou Yu's lips with hers. Lou Yu, not to be outdone, pulled Tao Qiu into his arms and returned the kiss like a madman.

The two had harbored these thoughts during the day, but the beast called desire was kept tightly caged within them, only allowed to peek out for a short while.

But at this moment, they no longer need to worry about anything else. Focusing on the people and things in front of them is the most important thing, because wild beasts, once unleashed, will never be satisfied until they have devoured all the meat and blood.

The nights in late autumn are usually chilly, but in this small corner of the world, the temperature is strangely and gradually rising.

The two switched places; Tao Qiu, supporting herself on a bamboo pole, turned her head to kiss Lou Yu.

Lou Yu held Tao Qiu's face with one hand while deftly expanding his territory with the other.

"... That's enough." Tao Qiu mumbled a few words in a hurry.

Lou Yu is an obedient Little Fishy; if Tao Qiu says it's alright, then he'll do as she says.

The bamboo swayed suddenly, as if it had been bumped into.

After the impact, there was a two-minute lull, then the bamboo began to sway and shake. At first, it was a rhythmic swaying, but then it became rapid and chaotic. The poor bamboo leaves were shaken and fell off in a rustling sound, like a rain of bamboo leaves, covering people's heads and faces.

When this bamboo stalk turns bald, the first battle will be over.

Bamboo leaves irritate the skin, causing a stinging sensation; the only way to protect it is to cover it with clothing.

The second battle was led by Tao Qiu, with the two holding hands tightly, Lou Yu firmly supporting Tao Qiu.

Tao Qiu looked up, her eyes glazed over, her face wet with what appeared to be tears or sweat.

The moon appeared and disappeared in the sky. Tao Qiu opened her bitten lips and screamed wildly, as if she wanted to make up for everything she had held back last time.

There is a moon in the sky, and two moons on the ground, one bright and one dimmer, the bright one above and the dimmer one below. The light of the two moons breaks and merges, indistinguishable from one another, radiating a shimmering white glow in the dark night.

Chapter 86 If you love me, kiss me

Like rain after a long drought, the rain fell heavily and intently, and the soil, as if unaware of hunger or satiety, greedily absorbed the rainwater, nourishing and filling its parched body.

From night to the first light of dawn, the poor bamboo stalks were bare, and the bamboo leaves that were once thick and carpet-like on the ground were now a mess. As for the clothes on their bodies, they were now almost no different from rags.

Both of them were hot and damp, and the familiar scent filled their nostrils. The first thing Tao Qiu did after carrying Lou Yu back to the valley was to take a bath.

The pool water was icy cold, perfect for cooling down.

Because they have to come down to wash up every day, the soap and other toiletries are kept near the pool so they can use them anytime. They only take them back when it rains, which is quite convenient for them.

After washing themselves, the two sat on the rocks by the pool to rest.

Lou Yu leaned against the stone, and Tao Qiu leaned against him.

Last night, Tao Qiu's long hair was always loose, not only soaked with sweat, but also covered with bamboo leaves and dust.

Lou Yu patiently cleaned him up, while Tao Qiu felt so comfortable that he was about to fall asleep.

Tao Qiu was very sleepy and asked lazily, "Are you almost done washing?"

He shouted non-stop all night, and his voice became terribly hoarse.

Lou Yu lowered his head and kissed him tenderly, "It'll be ready soon, do you want to sleep?"

"Mmm." Tao Qiu's voice was soft and gentle, a stark contrast to her vigorous and energetic self an hour ago.

Lou Yu liked Tao Qiu's assertiveness and shrewdness, but he also liked his soft and clingy side at this moment.

Lou Yu smiled and quickened the washing process, but his movements remained gentle.

Tao Qiu dozed off for a while. After Lou Yu finished speaking, he patted his face to wake himself up, spread his wings, and carried Lou Yu back to the cave.

The two quietly found clean clothes and changed, covering their necks, hands, and arms completely.

Last night's battle was fierce. Tao Qiu was bitten and kissed by Lou Yu. When passion reached its peak, he couldn't control his strength and pinched his waist until it was covered in bruises. Since his skin was fair, these marks were even more obvious. Almost every inch of his body was covered in bruises.

Lou Yu was in a terrible state too; his chest was covered in teeth marks, and his back was scratched. Tao Qiu's claws were incredibly sharp, and several places were oozing blood.

At the time, I was so excited that these slight pains only fueled my desire. Now that I've calmed down, I can't help but feel ashamed.

They still have some sense of shame. What if their child wakes up unexpectedly and sees them covered in marks? Would they still want to be fathers?

After changing her clothes, Lou Yu used a dry towel to wipe Tao Qiu's wet hair.

Tao Qiu's drowsiness, which he had just suppressed, resurfaced. He sat on Lou Yu's lap, his head nodding, and soon he fell asleep with his head resting on Lou Yu's shoulder.

Hearing the soft breathing beside him, Lou Yu's expression softened even more.

Lou Yu only picked Tao Qiu up and put her back on the bed after her hair had dried almost completely.

After tucking Tao Qiu in, Lou Yu lowered his head and placed a kiss on his forehead. But as soon as he turned his head, he met a pair of sleepy, hazy eyes.

The Third Cub vaguely sensed movement around him, groggily opened his eyes, and saw the scene he had just witnessed.

At this moment, her brain had not yet recovered; she only had a vague concept— Lou Yu's father was her biological father.

Lou Yu reached out and patted the Third Cub's head, gently coaxing, "Sweetie, keep sleeping, Daddy's here."

The Third Cub mumbled a response, closed his eyes, and fell asleep again.

Lou Yu got out of bed, lit a fire to cook porridge, and when the porridge was almost cooked, he removed the firewood, allowing the residual heat of the charcoal fire to continue cooking and keeping it warm.

After finishing his work and washing his hands, he wrote a note and placed it by his children's pillows before going back to bed, pulling Tao Qiu into his arms, and falling into a deep sleep.

The kids' biological clocks are always very accurate; when the time came, the three kids woke up one by one.

The Eldest Cub yawned and sat up. The note slipped out of his hand and he picked it up.

The Second Cub rubbed his eyes, looked over, and asked in a childish voice, "Brother, what is this?"

The children already recognize some simple characters, and Lou Yu's writing isn't complicated either. The Eldest Cub read aloud, "The porridge is in the pot, eat it yourself, don't save any for us. Be careful when you play, your Tao Qiu's dad and I are going to sleep a little longer."

The Third Cub overheard what the Eldest Cub was reading and said foolishly, "I think I dreamt about my dads. Daddy Lou Yu was kissing Daddy and... coaxing me to sleep."

The three of them looked at Lou Yu and Tao Qiu at the same time.

Lou Yu faced them, his head buried deep in the pillow, wisps of hair falling across his forehead, tangling with his long eyelashes and obscuring his closed eyes, so only half of his face was visible.

Tao Qiu nestled into Lou Yu's arms, her long, snow-white hair cascading down her back like silk. Her body rose and fell gently with her breath, indicating that she was sleeping soundly and peacefully.

The Eldest Cub, with keen observation, noted, "The dads changed their clothes, and they're wearing different clothes than they did last night."

The Second Cub, confused, asked, "Did they go out last night?" Otherwise, why would they need to change clothes?

Third Cub shook his head. "I don't know, maybe."

The Eldest Cub said, "Fine, since the dads want to sleep, let them sleep."

Considering that Lou Yu and Tao Qiu were right beside them, the kids spoke very softly.

After the three of them finished washing up, when they returned and lifted the lid of the pot, the rice porridge had already been cooked to a very thick consistency, emitting a faint sweet aroma.

The cold dishes from last night were still there, so the kids ate a pot of porridge with them, and then some snacks to satisfy their cravings before going to play at the bottom of the valley together.

When the sun was high in the sky, Tao Qiu was awakened by the urge to urinate. He hurriedly climbed out of Lou Yu's arms and ran out of the cave.

When he returned, Lou Yu still asleep. He hadn't even been woken up when Lou Yu got up earlier, which showed how soundly he was sleeping.

Tao Qiu knelt on the bed, looking at the faint dark circles under his eyes, and felt a pang of guilt.

I should have done it less last night. Lou Yu isn't as resilient as him; I'll have to be more considerate of him in the future.

Tao Qiu went downstairs to wash up. The kids, who were playing around, all flew over when they saw him.

The Second Cub asked curiously, "Dad, did you and Lou Yu's dad sneak out to play last night? You didn't wake up until this late today."