Chen Liqing's Surprise

Under the cover of night, in an unnamed courtyard, two figures are engaged in combat.

With a single shout, the staff rises with a startling gust of wind, its sweeping blows landing like thunder. Steps follow in rapid succession, advancing and retreating like two fish circling a lotus.

Gao Jin struck directly at the heart of the matter with one move, aiming straight for the vital point.

Chen Liqing then wrapped her jade belt around her waist and parried the attack diagonally.

The shadows of the sticks were chaotic and unclear, and the crisp "snap snap" sounds were incessant, startling the roosting birds in the quiet night.

"Brother, what a great shot!" Chen Liqing exclaimed, still having the energy to praise him even during the exchange of fire.

After a few exchanges, Gao Jin, whose mood had been somewhat gloomy due to the banquet, couldn't help but feel cheerful. He shook his stick and laughed.

"The people around here are going to come and make trouble for us soon."

"It's alright. There are no houses around here, so please feel free to use your skills."

"Then I shall respectfully comply." With that, Gao Jin dragged his staff forward and engaged Chen Liqing in battle once more.

At first, their moves were distinct, the wind whistling through their sticks, neither giving an inch.

After several dozen exchanges, the two men's stick fighting techniques took on a different meaning.

What was originally a fierce slash and sweep gradually became a sticky, rounded motion.

What was originally intended as a direct and forceful strike turned into a reluctant, gentle touch.

The two wooden sticks seemed to come alive, intertwined, pushing and pulling each other like two dragons playing with a pearl, and could no longer be easily separated.

The two figures drew closer and closer as the stick approached.

One stepped forward to lift the curtain, while the other relaxed his stance and lowered his shoulders; as their steps crossed, their sleeves brushed against each other.

The force of the stick, carrying the opponent's sweat and body heat, rushed towards them.

Chen Liqing used her last move, and Gao Jin pressed down with his stick, the tip of the stick grazing her ear and lifting a few strands of her hair.

She spun around to dissipate the force, but her elbow, seemingly unintentionally, landed right on Gao Jin's chest.

His breathing suddenly became disordered.

What were once the panting breaths of a fighter have now become scorching hot exhalations.

Although the stick was still in place, the force had completely dissipated, as if it were being used to support a limp body.

Their eyes met suddenly at very close range. Gao Jin saw his reflection in her eyes and noticed a thin layer of sweat on his forehead.

Chen Liqing also saw his Adam's apple bob, and she hesitated to speak.

Finally, with two clangs, the staff fell from his hands and landed on the ground.

Gao Jin, while still holding the stick in one hand, had already slipped and gripped her wrist.

Chen Liqing blocked with her other hand, but before she knew it, her five fingers had lightly gripped his collar.

The night wind suddenly stopped, and all was quiet except for the sound of our heartbeats pounding like drums.

Gao Jin tentatively put his arm around Chen Liqing's waist.

Chen Liqing's delicate body trembled, her beautiful eyes widened, and she let out a soft moan before her whole body went limp.

Gao Jin suddenly felt a weight on his hand and saw that Chen Liqing's face was flushed and her round eyes were full of confusion.

The malicious Gao Jin tightened his grip, pulling Chen Liqing into his arms and pressing her tightly against him through their clothes.

[Chen Liqing's favorability rating: 60.]

The woman leaned against his chest, her embroidered shoes lightly touching the ground, her eyes closed, her head tilted back, her eyelashes fluttering slightly.

Gao Jin's breathing suddenly became heavy. He couldn't care less about anything else; he bent down and was about to...

With a loud crash, the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground and things overturning came from inside the house.

Like a frightened little white rabbit, Chen Liqing quickly left Gao Jin's embrace and hid far away in the moonlight, bowing her head and straightening her clothes, not daring to look up at Gao Jin.

"Hey!" 』

Gao Jin was furious. He looked at the small house in the courtyard and was filled with rage.

"Cough cough."

Gao Jin turned to look at Chen Liqing, who had suddenly started coughing, and asked with concern, "What's wrong, little sister?"

Chen Liqing's face was still flushed, and her voice trembled slightly as she spoke, "I guess the dust from the fight earlier choked me."

Gao Jin didn't even bother glaring at the house anymore. He took two steps to Chen Liqing's side and was about to pat her back.

Before he could even raise his hand, Chen Liqing grabbed his wrist. "It's nothing, I almost forgot the important thing. Your little sister has prepared a surprise for you."

You also prepared a surprise for me?

Gao Jin was completely baffled. "You're so kind, girl."

"Brother, aren't you going to ask what the surprise is?"

"I like whatever my sister gave me." Gao Jin may not have eaten pork, but he's seen pigs run.

"Brother is good at making girls happy; I'm sure he's said things like that many times before, hasn't he?"

Gao Jin felt Chen Liqing's hand suddenly tighten its grip, making his wrist ache. He quickly begged for mercy.

"Good sister, I really never said that before." Three months ago it was Gao Yanei, not Gao Jin.

Chen Liqing smiled gently, loosened her grip slightly, and dragged Gao Jin into the house.

"It's alright, brother, come with me to see the surprise. Those words, we can say later..."

The voice trailed off, and Gao Jin couldn't hear the last few words at all.

However, Gao Jin also knows the answer to this question, but Chen Liqing doesn't like him saying things to coax girls.

"Don't worry, girl, I promise I won't say those things again."

The jade-like hand on his wrist suddenly tightened its grip, causing Gao Jin to beg for mercy in pain. He then suddenly realized something was wrong...

Why is Chen Liqing dressed like a maid from the Cai household? I was so focused on our martial arts and banter that I didn't notice this at all.

Oh no, Gao Jin felt a little embarrassed. Could this woman have seen everything about him dancing the Hu Xuan dance and being noticed by Nan Tong?

If we get married in the future, won't I have to be subservient to her?

Chen Liqing arrived at the door, kicked it open lightly, and pulled Gao Jin into the house.

Upon entering the house, Gao Jin was dumbfounded; he saw the surprise the madwoman had given him.

Cai Xiu was bound tightly like a pig or sheep, with a large piece of rag stuffed in his mouth, and rolled around on the ground.

Upon seeing Gao Jin, her eyes lit up, and she looked at him pitifully, her face covered in dust and streaked with messy tear tracks.

"Girl, what does this mean?" Gao Jin swallowed hard.

"How dare this pig humiliate my brother? What kind of creature is he? He's neither male nor female."

Chen Liqing, looking resentful, released Gao Jin's wrist, strode to Cai Xiu's side, removed the rag from his mouth, and twisted his ear, forcing him to kneel before Gao Jin.

"Hurry up! Apologize to your brother!"

With the rag removed from Cai Xiu's mouth, he didn't cry for help, but instead pleaded in a low, tearful voice, "Brother Tuizhi, I was wrong!"

"Please let me go!"

"I'll never do it again!"

"Please, don't kill me, don't kill me..."

Gao Jin felt a surge of satisfaction, but his face showed some difficulty. He looked at Chen Liqing and said, "Sister, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Chen Liqing looked at Gao Jin with a puzzled expression, then after a moment of thought, she suddenly realized what was going on. She pulled out a small knife and, quite naturally, slashed at Cai Xiu's ear.

"You swine, how dare you let your brother sleep with another woman?"

Gao Jin was terrified. A woman shouldn't be like this, right? Cutting off an ear is something this woman does as easily and naturally as killing a chicken.

No, I doubt even a few people could kill a chicken as naturally as she does.

Gao Jin was stunned, but Chen Liqing didn't stop. She didn't care how loud Cai Xiu was howling; no one would come to this area at night.

"Get back on your knees right now!"