Dr. Chi’s Mission: Seduce Officer Su - Chapter 41

The resort’s buffet was on par with five-star hotel standards, featuring live seafood for self-selection and freshly carved steak. Hot dishes and cold platters were all available.

Su Qiao walked into the dining hall, her eyes gleaming with excitement, as if she wanted to sample every single dish.

She piled a mountain of ingredients onto her plate, and feeling it wasn’t enough, she boldly went back to scavenge for more delicious treats.

Chi Jue, meanwhile, sat quietly in her seat, her gaze fixed intently on Little Bear. Watching her scurry back and forth, bustling with energy, she couldn’t help but smile.

It turned out that happiness could be so simple, a single buffet meal was enough to bring contentment. This sense of satisfaction was incredibly infectious, making Chi Jue feel easily fulfilled as well.

When Su Qiao finally sat down with a fruit platter, Chi Jue scanned the table full of food in disbelief. “This much, can you finish it all?”

“You’re seriously underestimating me!” Su Qiao grumbled as she poured seafood into the steamer. “Let me tell you, today Nanxing and I got chewed out by Chief Zheng. Not only did he make us write a 2,000-word self-criticism, but he also docked our bonuses and issued an internal reprimand. The worst part was that the scolding made us miss lunch. I only had breakfast, and I’m so hungry I’m seeing stars.”

Hearing that Little Bear had only eaten one meal all day, Chi Jue’s expression shifted slightly. She speared a piece of honeydew melon and stuffed it into Su Qiao’s mouth, chiding her, “How old are you and still can’t take care of yourself? If you’re hungry, don’t you know to grab something to eat?”

“I was busy!” Su Qiao puffed out her cheeks, looking aggrieved. “There’s so much year-end reporting to do, and with today’s mess on top of that, dealing with the fallout took up all my time and energy. Before I knew it, it was already time to clock out, no chance to eat at all.”

“Then hurry up and eat more.” Chi Jue helped cut the steak. She herself had a small appetite and couldn’t eat much, but the real feast for her eyes was the girl sitting across from her.

Su Qiao grabbed a Boston lobster in each hand, her head almost buried in the plate. The buttery aroma was irresistible, and she slurped the lobster brains with relish.

After stuffing another large bite of lobster meat into her mouth, she noticed Dr. Chi watching her with an amused, restrained smile. Generously, she offered the lobster in her hand. “Don’t just watch me, eat some too.”

“Oh? My little puppy isn’t food-protective~” Chi Jue chuckled at the sight of Little Bear devouring her meal. Though she was eating messily, with grease smeared around her mouth, her sheer enjoyment was oddly appetizing. “Slow down, I’m not competing with you.”

Su Qiao promptly grabbed another lobster, deftly shelled it, and obediently offered the meat to Chi Jue. “Eat up, eat up! We need energy for work tonight!”

“Your mind is always in the gutter. Can’t you be a little more innocent?” Chi Jue didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Ever since Little Bear had gotten a taste of intimacy, she’d been insatiable, constantly seeking hugs, kisses, and cuddles.

And yet, Chi Jue found herself hypocritical, while scolding Su Qiao for being impure, her own thoughts weren’t exactly innocent either.

“No, no, that’s not what I meant by ‘work’…” Su Qiao rubbed her hands together and flashed a pleading smile. “You…”

“Speak properly. Me, what?” Chi Jue’s eyes sparkled with anticipation, assuming Little Bear was about to suggest some new playful idea.

“Could you help me… write the self-criticism? Hehe…”

“Cough… cough…” Chi Jue choked on a spoonful of creamy soup, clutching her chest as she coughed violently. “How old are you… cough… and you don’t even know how to write a self-criticism… cough…”

She was annoyed. Finally having a chance to relax, and all that Bear could think about was asking her to ghostwrite for her!

“Hey, slow down, be careful.” Su Qiao pulled out a tissue and leaned over to wipe her mouth, muttering, “You’re the academic ace, you must be great at writing stuff like this. I spent the whole afternoon and only managed to write ‘Dear leaders and colleagues.’ Help me out, please, pretty please!”

She looked as if she were praying to the gods, practically ready to kneel and kowtow before Chi Jue.

Chi Jue shot her a glare and refused, “I’ve never written a self-criticism in my life. Figure it out yourself.”

“Dr. Chi… save me… I have a condition where writing self-criticisms makes me go into shock…” Su Qiao lowered her voice, pretending to have a sudden heart attack. If there was one thing she excelled at, it was shamelessly acting up.

Chi Jue couldn’t help but laugh at her antics but stood her ground: “Well then, show me this shock of yours. If you go into shock, I’ll write it for you.”

“Ah… I’m passing out…” Su Qiao let out a dramatic cry, clutching her chest before collapsing motionless on the sofa.

Chi Jue elegantly sliced a piece of shrimp with her knife and fork, taking small, deliberate bites as she chewed slowly. The exaggerated performance was oddly entertaining, so she decided to enjoy the show while eating, watching the “dead” Bear with amusement.

After waiting for what felt like ages without any sign of her girlfriend relenting, Su Qiao cracked open one eye to peek at the other side of the table. But Chi Jue acted as if she hadn’t noticed, continuing to eat undisturbed.

Grumbling, Su Qiao lifted her foot to playfully tease those fair, slender legs, only to have it kicked away mercilessly.

So, she decided to be even bolder, repeating the flirtatious gestures in a cycle.

Oops, kicked away again!

Chi Jue was too distracted to eat properly and finally sighed in resignation. “Being a ghostwriter isn’t entirely out of the question… It all depends on how someone performs tonight~”

Finally, she had relented. Su Qiao shot up from the sofa instantly.

She flexed her arms enthusiastically, showing off her biceps, and declared shamelessly, “Then I’d better load up on protein! Tonight, we’re working on the upper body!”

Working on the upper body?

Chi Jue froze for a moment before a wave of suggestive thoughts dawned on her.

Oh my god! Her Little Bear had turned naughty!

After eating and drinking to their hearts’ content, Su Qiao was the classic example of someone who had to be helped in and out of the restaurant.

Rubbing her bloated stomach, she pleaded, “Let’s go for a walk to digest. I-”

Chi Jue poked her round belly and scolded, “You fool with eyes bigger than your stomach.”

As she spoke, she magically produced a pack of digestive tablets from her pocket. “Here, take three.”

Su Qiao stared dumbfounded, letting out a squawk like a chicken. “Huh? You carry these around with you?”

Chi Jue gave a knowing, faint smile. “Don’t ask where they came from. Let’s just say I’m amazing.”

Back when Su Qiao had first entered the restaurant, marveling at everything, Chi Jue had asked the manager to prepare some digestive aids.

And sure enough, they came in handy. This Little Bear ate like a dog, completely unaware of when to stop.

Su Qiao drove a sightseeing cart, cruising around the resort with Chi Jue. Noticing many guests heading in one direction, she followed the crowd.

“Why is everyone heading that way?”

Chi Jue explained nonchalantly, “There’s a carnival at the resort tonight, probably similar to a night market, with games and snacks. They’ll have a fireworks show at nine.”

“Fireworks! We’ve got to see that!” Su Qiao exclaimed excitedly, pulling the car over and tugging Chi Jue along. “We need to grab a good spot with fewer people.”

“I’ll take you somewhere no one else knows about,” Chi Jue winked at Little Bear. She was very familiar with the resort and knew of some hidden spots only the staff were aware of.

She took Su Qiao’s hand and led her toward the opposite hillside.

There was a hiking trail there, and deeper along the path lay a secluded viewing platform with a hidden entrance. On a pitch-dark night, hardly anyone would think to venture into the mountains.

Walking hand-in-hand through the dense forest felt strangely intimate, like two kids sneaking off on a secret adventure behind their parents’ backs.

Their laughter echoed through the woods as they playfully teased each other.

Worried Chi Jue might trip, Su Qiao patted her own back and offered, “Let me carry you up.”

“Someone seems to have forgotten how they turned into a panting mess carrying me up seven flights of stairs,” Chi Jue teased, covering her mouth as she laughed. She still remembered how Little Bear had boasted confidently, only to end up completely worn out.

“Hey, that was a one-time thing! I pass my weekly training drills, it’s no joke. You’ve got to trust me.”

“I trust you, I do. But I have my own legs and feet, no need for you to carry me. Just hold my hand and don’t let go.” She wrapped her arms around Little Bear’s waist, nuzzling her cheek against her, savoring her warmth. “As long as you’re holding my hand, I’m not afraid of the dark.”

Taking advantage of the empty surroundings, Su Qiao quickly pecked her lips, feeling utterly content. “Then I’ll hold on even tighter.”

By the time they found the viewing platform, there were only a few minutes left until the fireworks began.

“Wow, the view here is amazing!” Su Qiao walked up to the marble railing. With no one around to disturb them and a full view of the resort’s night scenery, she spread her arms to feel the crisp, chilly breeze.

Chi Jue, like a lazy kitten, snuggled into her embrace to warm up, proudly asking, “Did I lead us to the right place?”

“You found such a secret spot, my girlfriend is incredible!” Su Qiao wrapped her in her coat. Of course, she had to praise her girlfriend to the skies.

The two clung to each other, lost in their own sweet world.

Bang! The first firework shot into the sky, bursting into a brilliant, full bloom, followed by a dazzling array of shimmering colors.

Fireworks themselves weren’t rare, but sharing their fleeting beauty with someone you loved was what made them special.

Chi Jue felt a surreal sense of displacement, as if a lifetime had passed. Just yesterday, she’d been slapped by her father, but the pain had already faded. Little Bear was mending her heart with caramel, and sweetness was seeping through the cracks.

She looked up at the withered tree by the cliff and suddenly had a whimsical thought. “Su Qiao, if we ever break up, I’ll give you one chance to make up. But you’ll have to make that dead tree bloom and turn back time.”

Su Qiao, mesmerized by the dazzling fireworks, snapped out of her trance and looked down at Chi Jue in her arms.

She couldn’t understand why, in such a romantic moment, Dr. Chi was thinking about breaking up.

“Why not imagine us being together for a long, long time? So long that I’ve lost all my teeth and your hair has turned white. Maybe we’ll even have one or two kids, you can handle their studies, and I’ll teach them how to stay strong and healthy.”

For the first time, Su Qiao felt an unprecedented hope for the future. She was certain Chi Jue would be part of her entire life from now on, so she pushed aside all pessimism.

“But life is long, what if one day you suddenly change your heart and run off with someone else?” Chi Jue, usually proud and aloof, voiced a worry she’d kept to herself. She was a full five years older than Su Qiao, and one day youth would fade, as time washes away the beautiful filters.

“How could that be? The chance of me dying on a mission is higher than me changing my heart. Don’t overthink it, okay?”

Chi Jue panicked, tugging at Su Qiao’s collar and demanding, “Spit it out, spit it out! Can’t you say something more auspicious during the holidays?”

“Alright, spit, spit, spit.” Seeing her flustered and hopping mad, Su Qiao played along, pretending to spit.

Her heart felt warm and full, being cared for like this was truly wonderful.

“My expectations of you aren’t high, just one thing: I don’t care what your style was before, but from now on, you can’t risk your life.”

“Understood. You’re my anchor, so I’m especially careful with my life now!” Su Qiao kissed Chi Jue’s ear, and as the kisses deepened, she pressed her against the railing, losing all reason. “Let’s go back. I want to soak in the hot spring.”

…

The wind carried the rain, pattering softly against the transparent windbreak, forming streams of water that trickled down, creating a natural curtain around the hot spring pool.

Su Qiao leaned against the stone edge of the pool, her arms resting leisurely on either side. Her well-defined muscles always stirred a wicked urge to touch.

Whether it was the steam from the water or the shyness of baring themselves, a faint blush spread across her face.

Chi Jue, like a graceful mermaid, swam into Su Qiao’s embrace with a seductive allure, clinging softly to her strong arms.

Her long hair, dampened by the pool water, clung messily to her swan-like neck, adding a touch of enchanting charm.

She delivered burning kisses, tracing the distinct lines of Su Qiao’s neck all the way to her shoulder.

Chi Jue was more proactive than ever before, leaving marks of varying intensity on every inch of skin she kissed.

Her tongue traced over the raised scar from stitches, her kisses carrying a hint of biting, as if heartache held a tinge of anger.

She ached for her lover, who had risked her life countless times to protect others, yet was angry that she couldn’t protect herself better.

Su Qiao, intoxicated by the fervent kisses, felt her body temperature rise sharply in the hot spring, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.

In moments of intimacy, she always took charge, wrapping her arms around Chi Jue’s slender shoulders and turning her to lean comfortably against her chest.

This way, she could encircle that willowy waist with one hand.

Their embrace grew even tighter.

It was a possessive desire to meld the beloved deep into her very bones.

Burying her face in the delicate hollow of Chi Jue’s neck, she cupped her chin, forcing her to look up.

The rain softened, dripping from the sky above, soaking the ground below, while the pool’s waters stirred with tender murmurs.

Dark clouds veiled the starry sky, but they couldn’t obscure the splendor in Chi Jue’s eyes.

She watched as raindrops fell on the windbreak, illuminated by the warm, ambiguous glow of the courtyard against the dark night, forming a shimmering river of stars.

“Look… how beautiful the stars are tonight…” Su Qiao’s lips traced every fragrant inch, her voice a husky whisper: “But you’re even more beautiful than the stars…”