Chapter 582 - 582: Are You Sure You Want Me to Lose Control?

Jiang Xinghai couldn't help but swallow.

Zhong Yunman's figure was truly flawless.

Jiang Xinghai felt his throat tighten. "Here, Senior Sister... your pajamas."

He struggled to remain calm as he handed the pajamas to Zhong Yunman.

"Didn't you just say something about not looking at what's improper?" Zhong Yunman took the pajamas but didn't put them on right away.

"Uh..." Jiang Xinghai chuckled awkwardly and immediately shut his eyes again.

As Zhong Yunman dried her hair with a towel, she stood before Jiang Xinghai and asked pensively, "Little Junior Brother, am I not as beautiful as I used to be?"

Jiang Xinghai's eyes darted away. Of course he knew Zhong Yunman was beautiful. He took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "Of course you're beautiful, Senior Sister. There's no doubt about it."

"Then why won't you open your eyes?" Zhong Yunman closed in on him.

Jiang Xinghai's heart hammered in his chest. 'Of course I don't dare open them, but what can I say?'

Before he could even react, he felt her soft body press against him.

"Senior Sister, don't keep pushing me. My self-control has its limits," Jiang Xinghai said, backing away.

"So what if I am? What are you going to do about it?" Zhong Yunman's eyes narrowed, and she simply let herself fall backward.

Jiang Xinghai had no choice but to catch her in a princess carry. Her skin felt silky smooth, an incredible sensation. "I...!"

"You... want to do what?" Zhong Yunman continued her provocation.

"I want to..." Jiang Xinghai desperately wanted to open his eyes and toss Zhong Yunman onto the large bed.

"Little Junior Brother, do you still listen to me?" Zhong Yunman's demeanor suddenly shifted, radiating a queen-like aura.

'She's way too good at this,' Jiang Xinghai thought, momentarily speechless.

"And what are the consequences if I don't listen?" Jiang Xinghai suddenly shot back.

"If you don't listen, I'll have to punish you."

A smile played on Zhong Yunman's lips as she leaned slowly toward Jiang Xinghai's ear. "Kiss me, and I'll tell you a secret."

"Kiss you? Are you sure?"

Jiang Xinghai's eyes went wide as he stared at Zhong Yunman. 'Isn't that a steep price to pay for a secret?'

"If you don't kiss me, then you have to do as I say."

Zhong Yunman pouted and pretended to struggle out of his arms.

Jiang Xinghai shook his head helplessly. "Alright, Senior Sister. I can give you a kiss, but don't you regret it."

"Me? Regret it? You must be joking. I might regret this with anyone else, but never with you," Zhong Yunman declared with conviction.

MWAH!

Jiang Xinghai gave Zhong Yunman a quick peck on the cheek. "Alright, now tell me the secret."

"Carry me to the bed first," Zhong Yunman said with a coy smile.

"You're tricking me, Senior Sister." Despite his words, he did as she asked.

After placing Zhong Yunman on the bed, Jiang Xinghai tried to pull away, but she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Jiang Xinghai urged, "Senior Sister, can you tell me the secret now?"

"The secret is..."

Zhong Yunman suddenly leaned close to Jiang Xinghai's ear and whispered, "I like you!"

Jiang Xinghai's eyes widened. "Senior Sister, I know you like me, but that's the affection between martial siblings, isn't it?"

"But I'm serious."

Zhong Yunman gazed at Jiang Xinghai with deep affection. "Or should I prove my words with my actions?"

"Senior Sister, I think we should just drop it." Jiang Xinghai shook his head helplessly.

'He truly didn't understand why she was insisting, even though a part of him wanted this too.'

But he could never get past the hurdle of their martial sibling relationship.

"I know what you're going to say."

Zhong Yunman smiled faintly. "I don't care about your status, your past, or whether you'll ever give me an official title in the future. Right now, I just want... you."

"Senior Sister, you should save yourself for your future husband. I'm not worth this kind of sacrifice." Jiang Xinghai was touched. He did have feelings for Zhong Yunman, but they were more akin to the love between siblings.

"If even you aren't worthy of my affection, then what man in this entire world is?" Zhong Yunman's red lips pursed as she stared intently at Jiang Xinghai.

Jiang Xinghai still tried to refuse. "Senior Sister, I..."

"I know. You haven't found your parents, you haven't gotten your revenge, and you don't want to think about relationships. But I'm not asking for anything. I'm just asking for you, for tonight. Is that such a big request?" Zhong Yunman asked softly.

"I..." Jiang Xinghai was at a loss for words.

Zhong Yunman slowly leaned closer, pressing her full chest against him. "Little Junior Brother, you're my destiny. There's no escaping it. Just give in to me."

Jiang Xinghai made one last attempt to resist. "But..."

"No buts."

Zhong Yunman cut him off. "If you refuse, won't that just be a gift to all those other women you've been with? Does your Second Senior Sister not deserve to be pleasured by you too?"

"Oh, and of course, among all those women, I think Shen Lingxue is your biggest soft spot. After all, she's carrying your child. You'll most likely choose her in the end. I understand," Zhong Yunman added calmly.

"Second Senior Sister, are you sure you want me to lose control?" Jiang Xinghai gave another bitter smile.

"Then lose control. You can be as reckless as you want with me."

A triumphant smile spread across Zhong Yunman's face. "Of course, if you can act this cold and distant toward me in front of Eldest Senior Sister and Little Junior Sister, then I won't force you tonight."

'Ugh...' Jiang Xinghai groaned inwardly. 'This woman is trouble!'

He couldn't guarantee he could keep a straight face in front of Eldest Senior Sister Chu Lingyun and Little Junior Sister.

"So, I want to have you before Eldest Senior Sister and Little Junior Sister. That's not too much to ask, is it?" Zhong Yunman grinned, her pearly white teeth glinting.

After she'd laid it all out like that, if Jiang Xinghai still hesitated, he'd really be acting like less of a man.

"Second Senior Sister, I'm feeling sleepy," Jiang Xinghai said with a sly chuckle.

He decided to stop hiding his true feelings and cast all his reservations aside.

"I'm feeling sleepy too," Zhong Yunman replied, her face flushing as she grew a little bashful.

Even though she had been the one to take the initiative, now that the moment was here, she couldn't help but feel shy.

Jiang Xinghai simply smiled.

He'd never expected that this woman, who was always so proud and aloof, could also have such a demure side.

The moment the bedside lamp clicked off, it seemed the entire world fell silent.

「The next morning.」

Jiang Xinghai was still fast asleep, but Zhong Yunman was already up.

Today was the grand ceremony for Jiang Xinghai's promotion to Three-Star rank. As his sponsor, she had put on her formal uniform.

She had to get Jiang Xinghai to the venue before nine in the morning.