179: Chapter 179 Even if it's just once

Soon.

More than half of a bottle of red wine was gone.

Tina usually had a good tolerance for alcohol, but today, whether it was due to nervousness or the person across from her, she drank a bit too quickly, and a flush crept onto her cheeks.

"Mr. Cao," she said, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at him, "can I ask you a question?"

"Ask."

"Do you... have a girlfriend?"

Cao Kun was silent for a second. "Yes."

Tina had expected as much, yet she still felt a slight sense of disappointment.

"Then..." she asked again, "do you like her?"

"I do."

Tina smiled, a hint of bitterness in her expression. "Then she must be very happy."

Cao Kun looked at her. "Aren't you sad?"

"Sad about what?" Tina blinked. "I already guessed you had a girlfriend. How could a man like you not have women who like him?"

She took a sip of wine. "I just wanted... even if you have a girlfriend, I wanted you to know that I like you."

She looked at him with a direct and honest gaze. "I'm not asking for anything else, I'm not asking you to love only me, and I'm not asking you to take responsibility for me. I just want... to be with you, even if it's just once."

These words were spoken too bluntly.

So bluntly that even Cao Kun was momentarily stunned.

"Tina..."

"I know I'm being shameless."

Tina interrupted him, "But I like you, and I don't want to hide it. I know Tian Ningning likes you, and White Lotus Flower likes you too. But I still want to try for myself."

She took his hand, her eyes serious. "Even if it's just for one night, I want to have you once."

Cao Kun looked at her.

Under the lights, her eyes were sparkling, filled with desire, honesty, and a hint of nervousness from the fear of rejection.

Unlike the gentle White Lotus Flower or the shy Tian Ningning, Tina's way was direct and passionate.

"Aren't you afraid of being rejected?" he asked.

"I am," Tina smiled, "but I'm more afraid of not saying it."

Cao Kun was silent for a few seconds.

Then, he gripped her hand back.

"Let's go, I'll grant your wish."

"Are we going to your place or a hotel?"

"To my place!"

...

One hour later.

The two arrived at Tina's home.

"Make yourself at home." She turned on the lights. "I'll go get some water."

Cao Kun sat down on the sofa.

Tina came out with two glasses of water and sat down beside him.

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

She had been so bold in the restaurant, but now that they were alone, she felt nervous instead.

"Um..." she began, wanting to say something to ease the tension.

But Cao Kun had already turned to look at her.

Their eyes met.

Tina's heart rate instantly accelerated.

"Tina," he said softly.

"Mm?"

"Are you sure?"

Tina looked at him, took a deep breath, and then nodded.

"I'm sure."

Cao Kun reached out and gently brushed her cheek.

Tina closed her eyes, feeling the warmth of his fingertips.

Then, he kissed her.

This kiss was different from the previous two women.

Tian Ningning was shy, and White Lotus Flower was gentle.

But Tina was passionate.

She responded passionately, wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing her whole body against him.

The kiss deepened, and their breathing became increasingly ragged.

After a long while, their lips parted.

Tina looked at him, her eyes sparkling. "To the bedroom?"

Cao Kun nodded.

...

In the bedroom

Tina's bedroom wasn't large, but it was cozy.

A large bed was covered in light gray bedding.

Her photos and some cosmetics were arranged on the nightstand.

Tina stood by the bed, looking at him, her heart beating so fast it felt like it would jump out of her chest.

Cao Kun approached and gently hugged her.

"Nervous?"

"Mm..." She nodded, but then smiled. "But mostly... I'm looking forward to it."

Cao Kun kissed her forehead, then her eyes, the tip of her nose, and her lips.

His hand gently pulled down the zipper of her dress.

The black dress slid down, revealing her exquisite and well-proportioned figure.

Tina was a bit shy and instinctively tried to cover herself with her hands, but Cao Kun caught them.

"Don't hide," he said softly. "You're beautiful."

Seeing the sincerity in his eyes, Tina slowly relaxed.

Her underwear was unfastened, and the last bit of covering slipped away.

Tina stood before him stark naked, her face as red as an apple.

Cao Kun didn't rush to act; he just watched her quietly.

Under the light, her body gave off a soft glow.

It wasn't a bony kind of beauty, but rather healthy, full curves where every inch was just right.

"You're truly beautiful," he said.

Tina's eyes welled up with warmth.

She stood on her tiptoes and took the initiative to kiss him.

The two fell onto the bed.

...

That night

Cao Kun was very gentle, but Tina was very proactive.

This wasn't her first time; she knew how to please a man and knew what she wanted.

But unlike before, this time it wasn't just a casual fling or a mutual exchange of needs.

She truly liked this man.

So, she wanted to give him all of her best side.

Cao Kun felt her passion and responded even more devotedly.

Kissing, caressing, entangling...

Tina's voice echoed in the room, sometimes suppressed, sometimes released.

"Brother Kun... Brother Kun..." she called his name over and over, as if to confirm he was really there.

Cao Kun kissed away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"I'm here."

The night was long.

Outside the window, the city lights were brilliant; inside the room, passion was in full bloom.

Tina had never experienced such a feeling before.

It wasn't just physical pleasure, but psychological fulfillment as well.

To be cherished by someone she liked, possessed by someone she liked, by someone she liked...

"I love you," she blurted out as the climax arrived.

Then, she held him tightly.

Cao Kun didn't speak; he just held her close and placed a kiss on her forehead.

...