Before he finished speaking, Tang Yuehua suddenly understood what he meant.
Her already flushed cheeks instantly burned hot, and she instinctively lowered her head, her long lashes hiding the shyness in her eyes.
In a voice as faint as a mosquito's hum, she answered almost inaudibly:
"Mm..."
Su Yu chuckled, tightening his arms and holding her closer, his chin resting on the crown of her head.
Pew pew pew-
In the blink of an eye, evening arrived-
Moonlight Pavilion, inside Tang Yuehua's room-
Su Yu lay on his side on the bed, listening to the patter of water from the bathroom, the corners of his mouth lifting unconsciously.
Before long, the water abruptly stopped, followed by Tang Yuehua's slightly bashful voice:
"A-Yu! I forgot my clothes. They're right by the head of the bed. Could you bring them to me?"
Su Yu answered, got up, and walked to the head of the bed to pick up the neatly folded clothes.
He walked softly to the bathroom door and knocked.
"Sister Yuehua, I brought your clothes."
A faint rustle came from inside, then the door opened a crack. Tang Yuehua reached a hand through, her fingertips slightly curled.
Su Yu gently placed the clothes in her palm, his fingertips accidentally brushing her warm skin.
"Th-thank you."
Tang Yuehua's voice came from behind the door, carrying a barely perceptible trace of fluster.
Su Yu chuckled softly without saying anything more, then turned and sat down beside the bed.
A short while later, the bathroom door slowly opened with a soft creak.
Tang Yuehua emerged somewhat shyly, her long, half-dried hair loose around her shoulders.
She had changed into that simple, elegant, light-colored nightdress, its hem swaying gently as she moved.
Steam wreathed her cheeks, lending her already fair skin an even more