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This discovery stirred something within him.
Unexpectedly, Liu Miaomiao, who is usually dignified and elegant, would practice such a tender and poignant melody in private.
"Come in," Liu Miaomiao called softly.
She wore a white dress that shimmered with a warm, pearly luster under the lights.
A gentle breeze drifted in through the open window, carrying the faint fragrance of her hair, and lightly brushed against Lu Mingfei's face.
Lu Mingfei felt his heart skip a beat.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the inexplicable restlessness in his heart, and stepped into the music room.
Out of politeness, he gently closed the door so as not to disturb Mr. and Mrs. Liu downstairs.
At this moment, Lu Mingfei felt uneasy.
His piano skills are completely different now compared to last night.
If Liu Miaomiao notices something is wrong...
But on second thought, this might be a good opportunity.
If we can take this opportunity to get Liu Miaomiao to ask him to leave the Liu family, wouldn't that be a perfect way to avoid getting the Liu family involved in the conflict between mixed-race individuals?
"Sit here," Liu Miaomiao said, patting the piano stool beside her. Her voice was soft and gentle.
Lu Mingfei composed himself and sat down beside her.
Another gentle breeze swept by, carrying the unique fragrance of a young girl, causing his hard-won calm to stir up ripples in his heart once more.
An inexplicable impulse surged within me—
He wanted to pull the gentle and lovely girl beside him into his arms and kiss her.
Lu Mingfei shook his head abruptly, startled by his own sudden thought.
What's wrong with him? Why would he have such an absurd idea?
"Are you alright?" Liu Miaomiao asked with concern, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.
Lu Mingfei glanced to the side and met her delicate face, which was filled with worry.
That face so close, mixed with the faint fragrance emanating from her body, was like a fire, instantly igniting the boiling blood within him.
He was breathing heavily, feeling the blood surging and roaring through his body, like a wild beast about to break free of its shackles.
At that moment, he finally understood where his abnormality came from—
Once his bloodline awakening reaches 10%, his dragon bloodline will amplify his desires infinitely when he is around beautiful women of the opposite sex.
This also explains why he inexplicably hugged Su Xiaoqiang's pillow, smelling and rubbing against it.
"So I'm a pervert at heart," he thought to himself with a self-deprecating laugh.
But then he remembered the ancient saying, "Dragons are inherently lewd," and perhaps that was the root of the problem.
Yes, that must be the case!
This must all be the work of the dragon blood; it has absolutely nothing to do with Lu Mingfei himself!
Having waited in vain for a response, Liu Miaomiao moved closer.
This unintentional act was like a spark falling into dry tinder, completely igniting the desire that Lu Mingfei had been suppressing.
He suddenly grabbed Liu Miaomiao's delicate shoulders with such force that she couldn't break free.
Under Lu Mingfei's intense gaze, Liu Miaomiao was like a frightened fawn, her eyes filled with a mixture of panic and anticipation.
As Lu Mingfei's face drew closer, she could clearly feel his hot breath.
At such close range, she suddenly noticed how distinct the lines of Lu Mingfei's profile were, and how exceptionally captivating his eyes appeared at that moment.
Liu Miaomiao slowly closed her eyes, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, like a flower bud about to bloom.
Waiting for you to gather them!
Chapter 41 Phoenix Seeking Phoenix
however--
Just as their lips were about to meet.
[Warning: Only one minute left before your piano practice with Liu Miaomiao! Please proceed immediately!]
The cold system notification sound was like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing Lu Mingfei's boiling dragon blood.
He released Liu Miaomiao's shoulder as if he had been electrocuted, and bounced away from her, his cheeks flushed red.
The sudden loss of warmth made Liu Miaomiao open her eyes in a daze, her eyes, like autumn water, still lingering with unresolved emotions.
She pursed her lips slightly, her fingers unconsciously tightening around the hem of her skirt.
"Let's practice the piano first," Lu Mingfei stammered, his fingers hovering above the keys, hesitant to touch them.
The system's warning echoed in his mind, and the threat of death sent a cold sweat down his back.
"Mmm," Liu Miaomiao replied softly, her voice trembling almost imperceptibly.
Liu Miaomiao opened the sheet music and started practicing from the very beginning, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star".
She sat upright, her slender fingers gently resting on the black and white piano keys.
Perhaps because of the ambiguous interlude that had just occurred, Liu Miaomiao was completely unaware of Lu Ming's clumsy piano skills at this moment;
Similarly, Lu Mingfei did not notice Liu Miaomiao's unusually awkward performance at this moment.
Their fingers danced frantically across the piano keys, producing a variety of discordant notes.
But amidst this flawed ensemble, system notifications kept ringing in Lu Mingfei's mind:
[The intense emotions between the two parties have been detected, and the seed of music has awakened.]
[The seed of music is growing...]
Growth rate +1...
Growth rate +1...
Growth rate +1...
Lu Mingfei was surprised to find that, despite the clumsy performance, the Seed of Music was growing at an unusually rapid pace.
He secretly guessed that this might be due to the intense emotions between the two.
Unbeknownst to him, his musical talent had grown to 50%, which is equivalent to the level of a professional level 10 pianist.
They changed the music again and again, and the Seed of Music continued to grow rapidly.
However, when it reached 99%, growth suddenly stalled, as if some special opportunity was needed to complete the final breakthrough.
Lu Mingfei thoughtfully turned back to the first page of the "Phoenix Seeking Its Mate" score he had seen and suggested:
"Let's play this!"
Liu Miaomiao turned to look at him, and the moment their eyes met, the lingering disappointment in her eyes was replaced by a stronger emotion.
She responded softly, "Mmm!"
As their fingertips touched the piano keys, beautiful melodies flowed out.
Along with the musical notes, two passionate hearts also beat.
The sound of the wind outside the window seemed to have quietly subsided, and the bright moonlight shone through the window, gently blending with the crystal chandelier inside.
Under Lu Mingfei's passive skill "Emotional Resonance," the two began to exchange their inner feelings—
Lu Mingfei's worries, fears, and excitement were all conveyed to the other person without reservation at this moment.
Enveloped by Liu Miaomiao's ardent love, Lu Mingfei was overwhelmed with intense unease, fear, a thrill of attraction, and an urgent desire for understanding.
In this wondrous resonance, the music seemed to disappear, and the piano, the room, and even the whole world gradually faded away.
Their consciousnesses transformed into phoenixes and dragons, soaring freely through the vast galaxy.
As the last chord faded into the distance, the system notification sounded again:
Growth Rate +1
[Seed of Music Growth: 100%]
[Congratulations, Mr. Lu Mingfei, you have acquired a special skill: Forced Calm]
[Skill Description: During skill activation, you will remain absolutely calm.]
[Activating this skill consumes mental energy, please use it with caution!]
Side Quest: Practicing Piano with Liu Miaomiao - Completed
The galaxy illusion gradually dissipated, and the two people's consciousnesses returned to reality.
The lingering notes of the music still seemed to echo in my ears, and my heartbeat was exceptionally clear in the quiet music room.
Lu Mingfei turned to look at Liu Miaomiao beside him, who was slowly recovering from her shock, her eyes still filled with confusion and bewilderment as she quietly met his gaze.
Eyes facing each other.
Their gazes met in the air, like two invisible currents intertwining.
The music room was so quiet that you could hear each other breathing, and even the occasional gust of wind outside the window sounded exceptionally clear.
One second, two seconds... or maybe longer.
Finally, Liu Miaomiao spoke first. She gripped the hem of her skirt with both hands, and the action of lightly biting her lower lip left faint teeth marks on her pink lips.
"I...I have something I want to tell you." Her voice was so soft, as if afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the moment. "Are you...available now?"
Lu Mingfei understood what she was trying to say.
In that wonderful emotional resonance, the girl had already conveyed the softest feelings in her heart to him without reservation.
That pure and passionate feeling is like the first cherry blossom to bloom in spring, so beautiful it makes your heart ache.
But some words, even if you know them in your heart, can still change everything the moment you say them.
A bright smile appeared on his lips, and his eyes shone with a gentle light.