"You missed me!"
Looking at the slightly bashful Bibi Dong in his arms, Cang Lan felt a faint stir in his heart.
A day apart felt like three autumns.
It seemed Dong'er's heart had no room for anyone but him.
Now he could rest assured and let her return!
"Dong'er, I have a surprise for you!"
Cang Lan chuckled. Their eyes met, and his starry gaze brimmed with affection.
"A surprise?"
Pressed against Cang Lan, the girl's heart raced. Hidden tides surged in her beautiful eyes, sending ripples across their autumn-water depths as panic and confusion tangled within her.
She had worn silk stockings and waited so long for her teacher!
She had flown across half the palace specifically to "hold him accountable"!
How was it that... the moment she entered her teacher's embrace...
She could no longer summon even a trace of anger.
And now that she heard there was a surprise, she was filled with anticipation!
"Teacher, what surprise is it...?"
"Just tell Dong'er already!"
Bibi Dong suddenly found her courage. Her enticing pink lips brushed against his cheek as she coquettishly complained.
"No rush... we'll talk about it later!"
Life was but a dream, and the blazing sun burned fiercely. Cang Lan did not hold back either...
Several hours later, a rosy glow had appeared on the girl's face.
Clearly, she had been thoroughly satisfied!
Nestled against Cang Lan's shoulder like a little bird.
Cradled in his arms, she looked every bit like a princess favored beyond measure!
"Teacher... is this the surprise you wanted to give Dong'er?"
Bibi Dong spoke softly, her voice barely louder than a mosquito's hum, her eyes filled with tenderness.
If gentleness was a surprise!
Then she truly was satisfied with this surprise.
"Dong'er, this hardly counts as a surprise!"
Cang