Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, that thoughtful little girl who had pretended to be mature had shed all her youthful innocence.
Gu Yue was now slender and graceful, with exquisite features and skin as white as snow. Every smile and frown carried unparalleled charm. She was the most breathtakingly beautiful girl in the world.
Holding the person in his arms, Zhong Shenxiu felt his chest grow warm. Affection and possessiveness surged in his eyes, making him want to completely possess this beauty that belonged to him alone.
Suddenly pulled into his embrace, Gu Yue's body stiffened slightly.
His scorching warmth passed through their layers of clothing, and the clear, powerful beat of his heart pressed against her chest, throwing her thoughts into disarray.
In an instant, a deep blush spread from her neck to her cheeks, her face reddening as though blood might drip from it.
Yet the stubborn pride in her bones refused to let her show weakness. She forcibly suppressed the panic in her heart and raised her head with feigned composure.
She lifted her slender, fair fingers, their tips smooth and lustrous, and lightly hooked Zhong Shenxiu's chin. Her eyes curved into crescents, carrying a teasing, alluring hint of mischief.
"What? Shenxiu, little brother, wasn't taking advantage of Master enough? Do you want your big sister's reward now?"
The girl's voice was soft and sweet, tinged with deliberately affected languor that tugged at the heartstrings.
Zhong Shenxiu's Adam's apple bobbed lightly. All the gentleness in his eyes faded, replaced by an intense, blazing fire.
His hot blood stirred faintly within him as the flutter in his heart quietly spread. He could clearly feel the heartbeat of the person in his arms, feel the panic she hid beneath her composure.
His arm tightened slightly,