Chapter 19: The Barbecue Date and a Little Pervert’s Wish

The sea breeze swept past, carrying a salty, damp scent.

The rustling pines created a soft, lulling melody, like a gentle lullaby.

Song Qinghuan turned her head, gazing at the girl in her arms. Lin Shishi’s eyes were closed, her lashes fluttering delicately, her lips slightly parted. Her chest rose and fell gently with each breath.

Her twin ponytails had come somewhat undone, a few strands clinging to her damp cheeks. She looked both fragile and beautiful.

“My little darling—”

Song Qinghuan murmured softly, “Does my image match the feeling you wrote about in your novel?”

Lin Shishi opened her eyes, her small face flushing. “Some parts are the same,” she whispered, “but some are different.”

“What’s the same? And what’s different?”

“What’s the same is…” Lin Shishi’s face flushed even deeper. “The same strictness. What’s different is… the real you is much gentler than the one in the novel.”

Song Qinghuan paused, then chuckled.

She tightened her embrace, pulling Lin Shishi even closer.

“That’s because the ‘me’ in your novel is the strict mistress you, my little pervert, imagined.”

She kissed Lin Shishi’s forehead. “But the real me, in this world, is your beautiful and elegant big sister.”

Lin Shishi’s eyes suddenly welled up with tears.

She snuggled deeper into Song Qinghuan’s arms, murmuring, “Mistress…”

“Hmm?”

“Let’s go down the mountain… I’m hungry,” Lin Shishi whispered. However, Song Qinghuan could sense the girl’s shyness.

Song Qinghuan laughed softly, sitting up and pulling Lin Shishi to her feet. She helped tidy her clothes, pulling down her skirt and re-tying her twin ponytails.

“Alright, let’s go down. I’ll take you for some barbecue.”

As they descended, Lin Shishi still struggled to walk.

Song Qinghuan simply carried her on her back, taking one step after another down the path.

Lin Shishi lay against Song Qinghuan’s back, her soft body pressed close, feeling the warmth of the other’s skin. Her arms wrapped around Song Qinghuan’s neck, her face buried in the crook of her shoulder, her breath caressing her skin.

“Mistress…”

“Hmm?”

“Thank you.”

Song Qinghuan’s steps faltered for a moment, then she chuckled. “Silly girl.”

****

When they reached the foot of the mountain, the beach was already bustling with activity.

Rows of barbecue stalls had been set up, their charcoal fires glowing red, smoke curling upwards, and rich aromas wafting through the air.

Seafood, meat skewers, and vegetables sizzled on the grills, fat dripping and sparking tiny flames. Stall owners shouted, inviting customers, while girls gathered in small groups, the clinking of beer bottles mingling with laughter and chatter.

Song Qinghuan took Lin Shishi’s hand, stepping into the lively scene.

Lin Shishi’s eyes sparkled as she gazed at the dazzling array of food, unconsciously swallowing. Her twin ponytails swayed gently in the evening sea breeze, and her fair calves, visible beneath her skirt, glowed softly in the barbecue stall lights. Her ankles were slender, and though her red high heels were a little dusty, they only added to her charm.

Song Qinghuan glanced at her, a smile unconsciously curving her lips.

Song Qinghuan nudged the girl beside her with her elbow. “So, what would you like to eat?”

Lin Shishi swallowed, momentarily afflicted with indecisiveness. For a moment, she couldn’t choose.

“Since a certain little darling shed so many tears today, why don’t we have some lamb kidney to replenish your energy?” Song Qinghuan teased with a mischievous grin.

As she spoke, she turned slightly, the elegant line of her long neck looking exceptionally graceful in the light. Her dark hair was casually draped over her shoulders, a few strands falling to her collarbone, swaying gently with her movements.

Lin Shishi blushed, frowning slightly.

“Hehe… Naughty mistress… I don’t like lamb…”

The girl pouted, clearly disliking the strong smell of mutton.

“Alright, no lamb then…” Song Qinghuan chuckled.

They ordered many pork and beef skewers, along with various grilled vegetables.

Soon after, the fragrant skewers were brought to their table.

Lin Shishi drank her cold Sprite and ate a beef skewer, her full lips glistening with a touch of oil, making them appear even more enticing.

At that moment, the girl felt a profound sense of happiness.

Indeed, what could be happier than eating, drinking, and sharing intimate moments with the person you loved?

However…

Deep down, the girl secretly wished Song Qinghuan would be a little stricter with her.

‘After all, I’m just a little masochist…’

She couldn’t help but mumble it out loud, the thought making her cheeks burn slightly.

Song Qinghuan happened to overhear the girl’s murmur.

“Tsk, tsk, I think I heard you call yourself a little masochist…”

Song Qinghuan’s red lips curved into an eerie smile. She deliberately leaned closer, her chest curving more prominently with the forward motion.

“No, I didn’t…”

Lin Shishi quickly blushed and tried to deny it.

“You little pervert who’s asking for it… You think I’m too gentle, do you? Let’s see how Big Sister punishes you… Perhaps I’ll start by making you feed me Sprite with your mouth.”

Song Qinghuan deliberately adopted an unusually stern demeanor. As she spoke, she crossed her legs, her red-painted toes wiggling playfully in the air.

Since the little pervert thought she was too gentle, she might as well make her blush. In short, the more embarrassing the task, the more she wanted Lin Shishi to do it.

Lin Shishi’s face flushed. After a moment of hesitation, she took a sip of Sprite, the cold liquid making her shiver slightly. Then, blushing, she leaned gently towards Song Qinghuan’s face.

Her twin ponytails fell forward with the movement, their ends lightly brushing Song Qinghuan’s arm. Song Qinghuan deliberately raised her face, making it just out of Lin Shishi’s reach. Lin Shishi had no choice but to stand up, gently tiptoeing… and then lightly touching Song Qinghuan’s lips.

The surrounding girls all witnessed this scene.

“Tsk, tsk, tsk, how exciting!”

“Wow, they’re really open!”

“Ah, young people… so scandalous.”

Several older women began to sigh with emotion.

****

Near the barbecue stalls, two women were seated. One was elegant and dignified, a beautiful woman in her thirties wearing a tailored skirt suit. Her hair was styled into an elegant chignon, revealing her slender neck and delicate earlobes adorned with simple pearl studs. Her features were exquisite, her eyes conveying authority and nobility, yet the gentle curve of her lips made her approachable.

This woman was none other than Dai Fanghua, the Queen of Lanfang. Of course, this time she was traveling incognito, exploring the night market of Yu Port as an ordinary citizen. Coincidentally, she witnessed the scene unfolding.

Behind Dai Fanghua sat a female bodyguard and assistant named Merlin. Merlin was also a beauty, dressed in a sharp business suit. She immediately whispered, “Your Majesty, that girl… should I investigate her for you when we return?”

Dai Fanghua nodded, murmuring softly, “They’re quite cute, aren’t they?”

‘They are young, after all,’ Dai Fanghua thought to herself, ‘so a little romantic flair in their actions is understandable.’

“Let’s go back now,” Dai Fanghua said, rising to her feet. “There are too many people here, and it wouldn’t be good if we were recognized.”

Her assistant, Merlin, quickly paid the bill and followed behind her.

****

Half an hour later.

Song Qinghuan said softly, “Alright, little darling, if you’re full, let’s head back.”

Lin Shishi nodded.

The girl’s stomach was round from all the food.

The two girls immediately returned to Yu Port University.

The campus was quiet at night, streetlights casting a dim, yellowish glow on the stone paths. Lin Shishi stumbled a little as she walked, so Song Qinghuan naturally put her arm around her waist.

Beside them was a dark grove of trees. From deep within the woods, faint, muffled moans could be heard.

Lin Shishi’s face instantly turned red.

Song Qinghuan, however, resisted the urge to drag Lin Shishi into the small grove. After all, the girl’s five elements were a little ‘lacking in water’ today.