Jiang Feng didn’t rush to answer. After pondering carefully for a while, he solemnly said to Ming Yue, “It’s still that matter we talked about last time! Yue’er, once your business in An Cheng is settled and you come back here, I’ll give you a big gift.”

“What kind of big gift?” Ming Yue asked.

She hadn’t been very curious the last time. But this time, she couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity.

Yet Jiang Feng still didn’t reveal the answer. Instead, he gently kissed her on the cheek and said, “Let’s keep it a secret for now. But I can slip you a little hint.”

“Go on,” Ming Yue urged, immediately following his lead.

Jiang Feng smiled slightly. “How about you kiss me?”

“Are you trying to trick me into kissing you?” she teased.

“No, of course not.”

“Then don’t hold back—just say it!”

“I just can’t help myself.”

“Fine, then tell me!”

“Just kiss me once, will you?”

Jiang Feng playfully pouted, like a child.

Ming Yue rolled her eyes but eventually gave in. She lightly pecked him on the lips and smiled contentedly.

Ming Yue shot him another withering glance, clearly exasperated. “Why aren’t you saying anything yet?”

“All right, I’ll tell you now.” Jiang Feng pulled her closer into his embrace, planted another gentle kiss on her lips, and then leaned in to whisper softly in her ear, “Yue’er, the big gift I’m giving you is a person!”

“A person?” Ming Yue’s eyes widened in shock. She pressed both hands against his chest. “Jiang Feng, are you out of your mind? You can’t do anything illegal or against discipline! Besides, I don’t need anyone—I’m perfectly fine as I am. Stop getting me into trouble!”

Ming Yue said this firmly. Of course, she didn’t think Jiang Feng was someone who would act recklessly. But some things had to be said.

Jiang Feng raised a finger and gently tapped her forehead. “What crazy stuff are you thinking about all day? Illegal or against discipline? The ‘person’ I’m talking about is someone very important to you—not some random person I’m going to snatch for you.”

“Who? Who could be so important to me? Jiang Feng, what are you up to? If you’ve got something to say, just spit it out already!” Ming Yue’s curiosity only grew stronger, and she cautiously probed further.

But Jiang Feng, a seasoned veteran, wasn’t fooled in the least. He skillfully deflected the question and then took Ming Yue’s hand, speaking softly, “Good things take time. Yue’er, you’ll have to be patient and finish up that matter over there first. Don’t worry, I never break my promises. Once you’ve wrapped up everything there, I’ll definitely give you a huge surprise—a real victory banquet for you, okay?”

“Fine, fine, fine! You’re right, you’re right—I won’t press you anymore.” Ming Yue knew she wouldn’t be able to get any more information out of him today, so she decided to stop wasting energy on him. She yawned, rested her head on his shoulder, and lazily said, “I’m sleepy. Time to go to bed.”

“Alright.”

Jiang Feng instantly understood what she meant. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as he picked her up and strode toward the bedroom.

Ming Yue yawned twice more, wrapped her arms around his neck, and naturally closed her eyes, leaning softly against his embrace as she hummed quietly, “Jiang Feng, I really did listen to everything you said that day.”

“What?” Happiness came so suddenly that Jiang Feng’s mind momentarily went blank. He didn’t react right away and instead asked in surprise.

End of Chapter 231: Counterattack 158