Chapter 298 - First Active Kiss


    Eventually, Shang Cijie drifted into slumber, apanied by Mu Sifa, who remained by his side, smiling tenderly.


    Shortly thereafter, Mu Sifa''s phone chimed.


    Mu Sifa''s body tensed, his expression gravely serious, anticipating Lin Shuangxia''s update.


    However, upon checking his phone, instead of Lin Shuangxia''s message, he found amunication from Xiangyang.


    What did the youngster want now? Wasn''t my suffering enough? Is he attempting to make amends now?


    Mu Sifa''s visage twisted with irritation. He impulsively flung his phone aside. Yet, scarcely had he set it down when it rang once more.


    “Damn it, hasn''t he finished yet?” Mu Sifa seethed. His previous kindness toward Xiangyang stemmed solely from Xiangyang''s resemnce to Shang Cijie. Moreover, he had never harmed Xiangyang. Their interactions merely involved apanying Xiangyang after work, enjoying drinks at the bar, and sharing supper. That was all.


    In hindsight, he shouldn''t have given that brat any attention.


    Regret gnawed at Mu Sifa, but time refused to reverse.


    Just as Mu Sifamented his past choices, the incessant buzzing of his phone roused Shang Cijie from slumber.


    Rubbing his eyes, Shang Cijie sat up and groggily inquired of Mu Sifa, “Is there important news? Why aren''t you checking it?”


    “Apologies for waking you.”


    Mu Sifa also rose, reaching to smooth Shang Cijie''s disheveled hair.


    “It''s alright. I intend to rise and bathe as well. But shouldn''t you check the message? What if it''s urgent?”


    Shang Cijie gestured toward the hospital opposite them.


    “I''ll attend to itter. Let''s get you cleaned up first.” With that, he tenderly kissed Shang Cijie, then lifted him from the bed, heading toward the bathroom.


    “Right.”


    Shang Cijie responded with a soft, muffled voice, snuggling into Mu Sifa''s embrace. He appeared half-awake, exuding an endearing charm.


    “What time is it? Why hasn''t Mingming returned yet?” Shang Cijie suddenly inquired about Shang Mingming''s whereabouts.


    Upon hearing this, Mu Sifa''s nerves instantly tensed, though he swiftly brushed it off. “Maybe he got tired of ying with Xiaobai and decided to bring the little one home to rest! Don''t worry, everything will be fine. I''ll retrieve him tomorrow. Besides, he wouldn''t seek you out during the night.”


    Mu Sifa adeptly redirected the conversation, feigning reassurance for Shang Cijie. Nheless, deep down, he harbored concerns for Shang Mingming''s safety. He was certain this wasn''t an ordinary abduction; otherwise, ransom demands would have been made. The only usible scenario was that someone familiar had taken Shang Mingming.


    “Yes, but Mingming dislikes sleeping elsewhere. He must be quite anxious.”


    Shang Cijie fretted, as Shang Mingming seldom strayed from his side overnight.


    “Then fret not, I''ll fetch him back.” Mu Sifa gently set Shang Cijie down, ruffling his own hair. Everything seemed under control, with the sole aim of preventing Shang Cijie from realizing Shang Mingming''s absence. Mu Sifa dreaded the possibility of Shang Cijie not being able to cope.


    “Hmm, just don''t stay out toote!”


    Standing on tiptoes, Shang Cijie affectionately pecked Mu Sifa''s cheek. Whether due to grogginess or ustomed intimacy, it was uncertain.


    Mu Sifa was dumbfounded. Did he just… kiss me? He remained in a daze.


    “You should leave. I need to freshen up.”


    Blushing, Shang Cijie nudged Mu Sifa out of the bathroom, shyly shutting the door behind him. Meanwhile, Mu Sifa remained lost in thoughts about Wu Tie''s unexpected kiss, yet to fully regainposure.