Ye Lingling shook her head, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz:
"I... I hardly ever talk to anyone... except Yan Yan. She's my best, and only, friend."
She paused, hesitated, then gathered her courage and slightly raised her eyes to look at Lin Jiang. Complex emotions flickered within her light gray eyes.
"But now..." She did not finish, but her meaning was already clear.
Lin Jiang smiled faintly and picked up where she left off. "Of course we're good friends too."
"Really?"
Ye Lingling's eyes instantly lit up like ignited stars, and a delighted smile blossomed on her face. That smile was so pure it made one's heart tremble.
"That's wonderful! Being able to meet you... is so nice." she added softly, her voice full of sincere joy.
The distance between them unknowingly grew smaller and smaller.
The atmosphere became subtle and ambiguous, as though the air itself had filled with a sweet scent that made hearts race.
Starlight and moonlight shone upon them, seeming to drape this perfect pair in a dreamy veil.
Lin Jiang looked at her slightly parted, pink lips so close at hand,
and those beautiful eyes reflecting his figure, filled with shyness and anticipation.
The impulse in his heart could no longer be restrained.
"Fool," he murmured, his tone brimming with indulgence.
Ye Lingling instinctively pouted in protest, her voice soft and sweet. "I'm not a fool..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lin Jiang slowly lowered his head and accurately captured her two slightly cool yet exceptionally soft, sweet lips.
"Mm—!"
Ye Lingling's eyes flew wide open, her light gray pupils filled with incredulous shock and panic!
It felt as if all the blood in her body had rushed to her head at that instant!
Lin Jiang's kiss was gentle yet firm, carrying