bookbashuk Chapter 313 has lost 3 more.
Chapter 313 has lost 3 more.
"It's too late." Lin Feng's voice carried an undeniable force.
Instead of letting go of her hand, he used the position of holding her wrist to pull her back into his arms with a clever move, while his other hand steadily supported the back of her head.
Before Tang Xiaorui could utter another syllable, a kiss, tinged with a hint of punishment, landed precisely, silencing all her unspoken words and escape routes.
"Ugh..." Tang Xiaorui's exclamation was swallowed between her lips and teeth.
The kiss was fierce and deep, carrying the flames that had been ignited within her, instantly robbing her of her ability to breathe and think.
She froze for a moment at first, then softened and responded awkwardly but passionately.
The kiss was long and drawn out, until both of them were panting.
Lin Feng stepped back slightly, his forehead touching hers, gazing intently into her dark, shimmering eyes at a very close distance.
Tang Xiaorui was slightly out of breath. Her remaining rationality reminded her of something more important, and her voice was filled with worry:
"But...you still have to...tomorrow..."
"It's okay," Lin Feng interrupted her. "A little exercise will tire you out and help you fall into a deep sleep. It's better than being so restless and unable to sleep all night because of you."
Looking into his exceptionally deep eyes in the darkness, Tang Xiaorui's last trace of hesitation and "guilt" was overwhelmed by the surging emotions and desires.
She stopped talking and responded directly with her actions.
The gentle night completely enveloped this small space in the building.
Outside the window, the bamboo leaves rustled, as if chanting secrets unknown to anyone.
All worries and tomorrow's challenges were temporarily kept out of this overwhelming warmth and excitement.
The arrow, already on the bowstring, finally broke free from all restraints, whistling out and heading straight for the bullseye.
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The next morning, Lin Feng woke up to a slight itch.
Something furry brushed against his cheeks and neck, again and again.
He groggily opened his eyes, and the first thing he saw was a long, smooth black ponytail, which was playfully brushing against his face as its owner leaned over.
"Lazybones, wake up!" A cheerful, clear voice rang in my ears.
Lin Feng was fully awake when he met Tang Xiaorui's smiling face, which was very close to his.
She had clearly finished washing up and changed into a light outdoor outfit. Her long hair was tied into pigtails, and she smelled of fresh toothpaste and a light peach scent, radiating vitality.
"What time is it?" Lin Feng sat up, and the thin blanket slipped off.
"It's still early, but Dad and my sister are already up."
Tang Xiaorui tilted her head, admiring his slightly dazed look as he woke up. Suddenly, she quickly leaned in and planted a peach-scented good morning kiss on his lips.
"As a reward for letting me sleep so well last night!" she said with a grin, then jumped off the edge of the bed like a nimble cat.
"Hurry up and get dressed, I'm sneaking off. If my sister sees me leaving your room, she'll nag me for ages."
As she spoke, she walked to the door, pressed her ear against it, and listened carefully to the sounds outside.
Once he was sure it was safe, he gently turned the doorknob and opened the door just wide enough for one person to pass through sideways, then slipped out silently like a fish.
Lin Feng quickly got up and dressed.
When he finished washing up and came out of the room, he bumped into Tang Xiaofu coming out of the bathroom at the end of the corridor.
Today, Tang Xiaofu changed into a well-tailored dark blue zoo administration uniform. The top was crisp, and the top button was neatly fastened, making her neck look long and slender.
Her long hair was neatly pinned up at the back of her head, revealing her smooth forehead and defined jawline.
His face was unadorned, his skin was fair, and his eyes held his usual coldness and a sharp edge as if he were working.
He was like a sharp sword sheathed, calm yet poised to strike.
When she saw Lin Feng, she paused slightly, her cool gaze sweeping across his face, focusing particularly on the area around his eyes.
Without the dark circles from staying up late, her eyes were clear, and she looked energetic.
She raised her eyebrows, a gesture that could be seen as a form of acquiescence to his obedience and rest, but then, remembering the misunderstanding from the previous night, her expression turned even colder.
"Good morning, Sister Xiaofu," Lin Feng greeted her.
Tang Xiaofu responded with a very soft, almost cold snort, as if she had heard him. Without stopping, she brushed past him and went downstairs.
Lin Feng shrugged, turned around and went into the bathroom to wash up.
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Downstairs, Tang Xiaorui had already set out a simple breakfast: congee, side dishes, steamed buns, and eggs.
Tang Yuan was already sitting at the table reading the morning briefing. Upon seeing Lin Feng, he nodded gently: "How was your rest?"
"Very good, thank you, Uncle," Lin Feng replied.
Breakfast was spent in a subtle quiet.
Tang Xiaofu ate very quickly and hardly said a word.
Tang Xiaorui kept putting food on Lin Feng's plate, whispering, "This is delicious," and "Eat more so you'll have energy."
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After breakfast, Tang Xiaofu, Tang Xiaorui, and Lin Feng headed to the administration building first. Tang Xiaofu needed to assign today's tasks to the chosen ones.
The open space in front of the administration building was sparsely populated.
Lin Feng's heart sank as he glanced at the scene.
The team that had 26 people yesterday is now visibly much smaller.
He quickly counted them: one, two, three... thirteen.
There are only thirteen people left.
In just one day, another thirteen were lost.
He walked into the crowd and had just greeted Wasim when a whisper, tinged with fear, quietly entered his ears:
"Have you heard? Rajta from India..."
"That was terrifying... The security guards on patrol this morning found it in the bushes behind the reptile house..."
"Has it really become...that?"
"It's true! It's grown scales, has a forked tongue, and wriggles on the ground... it even tried to lick a passing mouse!"
"Oh my god, what did he do... how did he turn into an animal?"
"It's not an ordinary animal, it's an animal that 'fits his characteristics'... He always boasts about how good he is at handling lizards, but..."
A voice, tinged with suppressed fear, added crucial information, "It's said... she's a female lizard."
Lin Feng frowned slightly. The "fit" of this "punishment" was so precise... it left him speechless.
"Silence." Tang Xiaofu's voice was not loud, but it clearly drowned out all the noise in the room.
"We will now begin announcing today's job assignments."
"..."
"Wasim, Chiba Saori, today's job—ticket inspector."
"..."
Lin Feng stood quietly, and from beginning to end, he did not hear his own name called.
He knew in his heart that his real mission today was to lead seven kinds of animals down into the ancient tomb...