Qian Renxue sat on his lap, her forehead pressed against his, her breathing slightly quickened, a lazy smile in her golden eyes:
"Are you satisfied with this reward?"
Su Yu gazed at her face so close to his, his fingertip brushing the corner of her lips as he chuckled softly:
"Of course, Sister's reward is the best. But... it seems it's still not enough."
Qian Renxue raised a brow and deliberately put on a stern expression. "Oh? What else do you want?"
"I want..."
Su Yu leaned close to her ear, his voice carrying a hint of seduction.
When Su Yu finished his final word, Qian Renxue felt her cheeks burn.
The heat spread all the way down to her neck, even dyeing the tips of her ears crimson.
"Are you trying to get yourself killed? It's broad daylight! What nonsense are you talking about?"
Embarrassed and annoyed, she raised her hand and pounded his chest, but her strength was feeble, carrying a hint of coquettish reproach.
Su Yu took the opportunity to grasp her wrist and tug gently. Qian Renxue lost her balance, let out a startled cry, and ended up collapsing limply into his arms.
He lowered his head, the tip of his nose brushing against her loose strands of hair. His voice was husky with amusement:
"Sister, look outside—"
Following his gaze, Qian Renxue looked out the window. Without her noticing, night had already fallen, and sparse stars hung across the horizon.
"It's nighttime now!"
Su Yu tightened his arms, pulling her closer as his warm breath brushed her ear.
"Why can't I say those things now?"
Cocooned in his embrace, Qian Renxue could clearly hear his steady heartbeat.
His cool, clean scent lingered beneath her nose, making her already-burning cheeks grow even hotter.
She struggled a