I Become The Richest Man With A monthly Salary of Twenty Thousand Yuan-Chapter 698 - 485: Stunning_2

"The moment is now. The Magic Power is all around us—I can feel it. Please, follow my lead. Remember to stay in sync, or our French Kiss won’t be successful."

As he spoke, he first spat the card out and held it between his teeth, just like He Jing. Then, they both swallowed the cards for a moment, counting to three with nods of their heads before spitting them back out to hold between their teeth again. It wasn’t complicated, and they performed the actions in perfect sync.

It was only then that he let go of He Jing’s hand, signaling that she could take the card. He Jing giggled and took the card in her hand.

"Can I open it now?"

Xia Liang nodded again. He Jing slowly turned the card over. The crowd of over 600 spectators and her fans stared intently at her hands as the Nine of Diamonds, bearing Xia Liang’s name and a black lip print, was revealed to everyone.

Gasps of surprise immediately rippled through the crowd. Even the foreigners in the audience stared wide-eyed, instinctively blurting out exclamations in their native languages. They were truly shocked, and many couldn’t help crying out.

"Oh my god, it’s the Nine of Diamonds!"

"Wasn’t she biting the Six of Diamonds? The Nine of Diamonds is the Magician’s card! The signature and the mark are both correct."

Everyone was whispering amongst themselves.

"This is incredible! How did he do it?"

"His magic is completely different from anyone else’s. It’s so intriguing and unbelievable."

The reaction in the live stream chat was identical. He Jing herself stared at the playing card in her hand for a long time. She was still in a daze when Xia Liang also took the card from his mouth, revealing the Six of Diamonds with her signature and red lip print.

In fact, she was even more dumbstruck.

"Wait a minute, my brain’s a little scrambled. How did my card end up in your mouth, and your card in mine?"

"That’s what makes it a kiss," Xia Liang said with a smile, sending the women in the audience into another frenzy.

The Nine of Diamonds he had been biting was now in He Jing’s mouth, while her Six of Diamonds was in his. Their palms had only touched, so how on earth did they switch? What kind of incredible Magic Power did he possess?

At that moment, the applause grew thunderous, echoing throughout the entire pedestrian street and lingering for a long time. The deafening ovation proved just how extraordinary the effect was. People were dying to figure out how the two cards had been exchanged, but their confusion didn’t stop them from applauding wildly.

This was the charm of magic. The more baffling it was, the more astonishing it felt, leaving people in complete awe of the magician.

This filled Xia Liang with a deep sense of accomplishment. He loved the adoration and applause. Seeing He Jing’s face filled with worship, he couldn’t resist picking up the Six of Diamonds again.

"Miss, I suddenly find myself reluctant to part with your kiss. I want to take your lip print with me, so could you leave me another one?"

Seeing he was about to perform again, the surrounding audience immediately fell silent. Everyone’s mood was dictated by his every move. Such stage presence was enough to make most professional performers feel inadequate.

"Sure! What should I do this time?" He Jing, watching him intently, responded generously.

Xia Liang handed her the card.

"No need to draw it this time. Just leave a real lip print on the back."

"But I only put on a little lip balm today, no lipstick," He Jing said, pouting with regret. She was silently annoyed that she hadn’t worn makeup, or she would have been able to cooperate with him even better.

Xia Liang chuckled. "No worries. This is enough."

So, He Jing planted a firm kiss on the back of the Six of Diamonds. Everyone could see that no visible mark was left. Xia Liang took the card back and pressed the side she had kissed against his cheek.

He closed his eyes with an enraptured expression.

"I have felt your kiss once more. I will never forget this moment."

He Jing felt a renewed wave of shyness and sweetness, her heart pounding in her chest. It was a feeling she had never experienced before.

Xia Liang moved his hand away from his face. A vivid red lip print now adorned his cheek. When everyone looked back at the Six of Diamonds, the red lip print He Jing had drawn on it was gone. Only her signature at the top remained, proving it was indeed the same card.

"HOLY... I don’t even know what to say anymore!"

As applause erupted from the crowd once more, accompanied by whistles, the live stream chat absolutely exploded.

"I’ve never seen such a slick magic trick before! It completely overturns my understanding of magic."

"THIS X1000!"

"I’m sold. Bro, you’re my hero."

"That’s not magic, that’s a god-tier flirting technique! Look at Jing, she’s already been charmed off her feet."

"I guarantee it, the anchor is totally wet right now."

"Coach, I want to learn magic! Where do I sign up?"

As the audience erupted once again, the task was complete. Xia Liang gave a graceful bow to conclude the show.

"Thank you, everyone. That’s all for tonight’s performance. I wish you all a pleasant evening."

"Miss, thank you again for your cooperation. My performance wouldn’t have been so perfect without you. Sweet dreams, and goodbye."

After saying a special farewell to He Jing, Xia Liang turned to leave. He Jing stared at his retreating back for three seconds. A voice in her heart kept telling her that if she let Xia Liang leave just like this, she definitely wouldn’t have sweet dreams. She might not have any until they met again, and more importantly—what if there was never a next time?

"Wait a moment!"

Ignoring the reluctant-to-leave crowd, she decisively ended her live stream and chased after him.

Hearing her call, Xia Liang instinctively stopped. "Is something wrong?"

He Jing always fancied herself a pro, but in reality, she was all talk with zero dating experience. Right now, her heart was fluttering with shyness and anxiety.

However, the sight of Xia Liang’s gentle smile made all her internal conflict vanish without a trace. If she didn’t want to miss this chance, why overthink it? In his presence, she felt fearless. "Where are you going?" she asked. "Let’s walk together."

Xia Liang was a little baffled by her forwardness but answered, "I was about to go grab a bite."

He Jing’s face lit up. "That’s perfect!" she said boldly. "I know a place nearby with delicious spicy crawfish. You’ll love it. Come on, my treat."

"I’m not sure that’s a good idea," Xia Liang said, raising an eyebrow. His earlier flirtatiousness had just been part of the act. Normally, he was a pretty typical, clueless guy when it came to romance.

"What’s not good about it? During the live stream of your magic show, my viewers sent a ton of gifts. That’s all thanks to you, so it’s only right that I treat you."

He Jing didn’t wait for an answer, simply grabbing Xia Liang’s hand and pulling him along. After a few steps, they were holding hands as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Xia Liang was still a bit stunned. Are all women this forward nowadays?

He Jing, however, was secretly thrilled. I’m a genius for seizing this opportunity! His hand is so warm, and it makes me feel so safe...

Walking hand in hand, they looked no different from any other couple on the street. He Jing, knowing the area well, easily led him to the crawfish place she’d mentioned.

It was an outdoor food stall, surrounded by others selling late-night snacks. Their tables spilled out onto the street. The environment was noisy and far from upscale, but when it came to food, places like this were often the best.

During the walk, especially after Xia Liang had taken off his mask, He Jing couldn’t take her eyes off him. She tried to learn more about him through casual chatter, growing more and more delighted. Once they were seated, she ordered a huge spread of food along with a few bottles of beer. Then, she asked again gleefully.

"Right, I was late and missed the beginning. What was that magic trick with the rose petals fluttering everywhere?"

The stunning image of Xia Liang’s first appearance was still vivid in her mind. It’s often said that one glance can last a lifetime, and she was certain she would never forget that moment.