Early the next morning, on the terrace of the Star Luo Grand Hotel.
The rising sun cast its golden radiance over Tang Wulin's long blue-and-gold hair, refracting into a dreamlike halo. He leaned against the railing and gazed into the distance, considering his strategy for the coming matches, completely unaware of the movement behind him.
Gu Yue silently walked up behind him.
The morning breeze brushed past, carrying her distinctive, delicate fragrance. Tang Wulin was just about to turn when he felt a tightening around his waist as a pair of soft arms encircled him.
"Gu Yue?"
Before he could react, Gu Yue rose onto her tiptoes and pressed her warm, red lips against his without warning.
It was a sudden kiss.
It carried a young woman's sweetness and a trace of unquestionable dominance.
Tang Wulin's mind went blank in an instant. All he could feel was the softness against his lips and Gu Yue's heartbeat, so very close.
Yet this beautiful moment did not last long.
"Ahem!"
A deliberate, loud cough shattered the tender atmosphere at the worst possible moment.
Tang Wulin and Gu Yue quickly separated. Tang Wulin rubbed his nose awkwardly, while Gu Yue turned her head. Frost instantly filled her violet eyes, and her gentle air vanished, replaced by suffocating cold.
Standing at the terrace entrance were Dai Yun'er and Dai Yueyan.
Dai Yun'er stood with her hands on her hips, looking thoroughly indignant. She had clearly done it on purpose.
"In broad daylight, too! Have you no shame?"
She muttered, jealousy filling her eyes. "Tang Wulin, you... you big jerk!"
Dai Yueyan stood behind his younger sister, looking helpless. He had no idea why she had insisted on dragging him here so early in the morning, but as her older brother, what could he do