Because of his actions, Ye Jian, who was nervous until her brain was tensed up, stared dead at him. If he dared to make another move, should she raise her knee and teach him a lesson?
What if she had caused a scene and attracted the attention of the sentries? Wouldn’t that cause trouble for both of them?
No matter how amazing Ye Jian is, no matter how calm she was, this was still her first time being inside a country’s military’s heart. As to Xia Jinyuan’s brazen actions here, she was shocked by it.
She did not dare barge… Ye Jian forced herself to calm down; she could only face this easily with a calm head.
His fingers hadn’t left yet. While he was brushing against her face, he also lifted her chin at the same time, causing her to raise her head and make eye contact with him. Ye Jian did not avert her gaze, she silently listened to the hums from his voice while he spoke with a smirk: “Besides, we’re also so familiar with each other. Why would you be afraid of my gaze? Unless…”
Unless what?
During his intentional pause, Ye Jian, whose blood started flowing correctly again, managed to calm down her heart palpitations finally. She raised her hand, then brushed away his right hand that was stroking her chin with a clear stance. She stared at the handsome face near a collected gaze; she spoke calmly: “Precisely because we’re familiar with each other. That’s why I was afraid that I’d say something wrong, and you’ll correct me in front of the leaders. Then they’ll be disappointed by me.”
“Your gaze was piercing. I had to seriously and cautiously ponder about every sentence before speaking it out loud because I was afraid that you’d think I’m exaggerating. Since we’re so familiar, of course, you’ll know more about me.”
If what she was thinking was the same as what she had just said, then The smile gradually disappeared from the handsome face while Xia Jinyuan straightened up his body, he gazed at her silently.
After quite some time, he lifted the corners of his mouth and spoke with a deep voice: “That’s not right. Ye Jian, no matter how familiar the person you’re facing is, you should never be afraid. At the very least, don’t easily voice out your fears.”
“Outside, the danger is lurking everywhere. If you were afraid, then you will show your weakness.”
His gaze was much colder than hers. It was a bone-chilling coldness that carried a stern tone. “When carrying out missions, your fears will become your weaknesses, and your every move shall become your enemy’s best target.”
The aura around him was no longer cultured and refined. There was only the cold and severe aura that she had only felt on other soldiers. Ye Jian, whose heart grew cold, slowly rose up. She gathered all her emotions together. The hidden surge of intimacy a moment ago had faded into nothingness; only a heavy seriousness lingered in the room.
“I understand what you mean now. Just then, were you testing me?”
Under her questioning tone, Xia Jinyuan cocked his eyebrows and said undisputedly. “That’s right; I was indeed testing you. Because, I realized then whenever I look at you, your gaze will flicker unnaturally.”
“Ye Jian, if you want to join the special forces, then, first of all, you must be able to maintain your emotions in all non-private settings perfectly. Do not let your emotions control your gaze. Instead, use your gaze to control the emotions in your heart.”
Xia Jinyuan only thought about testing her while pouring the water. If he were to bring her further along the path, then he must personally correct all those little habits of hers!
The little fox would immediately become alert at any sign of movement. The little fox, whom he had set his sights upon, he wished to bring her higher and further than where she currently was, so when he noticed a problem, he must correct it as soon as possible!
Ye Jian did not realize that all those intimate actions were a test. She hated herself for not even realizing it. Instead, some thoughts that she shouldn’t have thought about had emerged!
With her gaze becoming severe, she straightened her upper body. With a posture as straight as a spear, she accepted Xia Jinyuan’s sharp criticism and guidance.
