Feeling the cool touch brushing across her cheek, Bibi Dong's eyelashes trembled slightly before she slowly opened her eyes, still somewhat dazed.
Her gaze focused on Su Yu's smiling face, and she froze for a moment.
Then memories of everything that had happened last night flashed through her mind. Her cheeks instantly flushed a faint red, and she turned her face away in reproach.
"Stop looking! Last night... didn't you already see everything? Haven't you had enough?"
Her voice was soft and sweet from just waking up, its ending slightly raised. It lacked her usual dignity and carried a hint of childish bashfulness instead.
Su Yu chuckled softly and pulled her closer, rubbing his chin against the top of her head.
"How could I ever have enough? My Dong'er, no matter how long I look at you, it never feels like enough."
Bibi Dong tucked herself deeper into his embrace, like a kitten seeking shelter.
Her face carried a faint trace of exhaustion, and her voice was lazy and husky.
"I'm so tired... My waist aches. I want to sleep a little longer."
Su Yu gently placed his palm over the hollow of her lower back, slowly massaging it with just the right amount of pressure.
He lowered his head and pressed a soft kiss to the top of her hair.
"Mm, I'll stay with you. Go to sleep."
The pressure of his fingertips eased the soreness in her body, and Bibi Dong let out a comfortable sigh as she nestled even closer into his arms.
Before long, she sank back into a peaceful dream amid his warmth and gentle massage.
As Su Yu watched Bibi Dong's sleeping face, his gaze inadvertently fell on the embroidered cloth beside the bed.
There was a spot of bright red on the white