I Didn't Do My Best!

The next morning, at dawn!

A shaft of golden sunlight streamed through the window lattice into the bedroom of the hall atop Thunderpeak, scattering flecks of gold across the bed's soft brocade.

Chen An opened his eyes and looked at Shen Qinglan sleeping soundly beside him. A smile rose to his lips.

The young woman's long lashes rested against her cheeks like butterfly wings. Her shoulder, bare above the brocade quilt, glowed like jade in the morning light. A few loose strands of hair lay across her body. She looked different from her usual adorable self—alluring and sensual instead.

Remembering yesterday and the night that followed, Chen An's eyes softened with another smile.

As for what had happened yesterday and last night?!

All Chen An could say was that children shouldn't pry into grown-up business!

As Chen An watched Shen Qinglan, her long lashes fluttered. Her beautiful eyes opened hazily, and at once she felt his gentle gaze upon her.

"Mmm, Chen An, why are you awake so early?!"

Her voice was husky and soft with sleep, and a faint blush spread across her cheeks. Sleepy moisture clouded her eyes as she looked at him, along with the languor of waking and a trace of shyness as she came to her senses.

"Early? The sun's already shining on our backsides!"

Chen An smiled and teased, "If we sleep any longer, I'm afraid your parents will break down the door!"

"Ah?!"

At his words, Shen Qinglan stiffened, most of her drowsiness vanishing in an instant. Remembering how wild last night had been, she hurriedly pulled the brocade quilt tight and buried most of her face beneath it.

"It's all your fault!"

Her muffled, petulant voice came from under the quilt.

Seeing her like that, Chen An's lips curved. "All right, it's