The anxiety that had kept Gu Chi on edge suddenly eased.
Did An Ning mean... she liked him?
Throughout the journey, the two had different thoughts on their minds, but there was still a palpable sweetness between them.
What should have been a long journey became much easier to bear because they both enjoyed it so much.
As soon as An Ning got out of the car, a cloud of dust swirled up.
The corner of An Ning's mouth twitched. "Now this really is an immersive taste of local life."
Gu Chi wasn't faring much better.
Gu Chi smiled. "There's more dust in the countryside, but it really is a healthy place to live. The pace is slower, and there's less pressure."
"You like this kind of environment?" An Ning asked, tilting her head.
Gu Chi considered it. "I don't think the place matters. What matters is who's beside me. Right now, for example, I think everything is pretty good."
"Is that... because you're with me?" An Ning ventured again.
Gu Chi held a hand to his lips and coughed softly.
Then he looked at An Ning earnestly. "Yes. Because you're here, I think this place is wonderful."
"Stop!" Just then, Gu Luosheng's voice abruptly cut in.
"Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt you two. It's just... I really do have something to say." Gu Luosheng grinned mischievously at the pair before her.
Who could have imagined they would move this fast?
"I was worried you wouldn't find your way, so I came out especially to meet you." Gu Luosheng had wanted to keep watching a little longer, but...
With a smack, Gu Luosheng killed another mosquito with her bare hand.
If she kept watching, these mosquitoes would eat her alive. That was no exaggeration.
An Ning was getting a