Ji Wei did not deny it. "Last night, when I was lying on the wooden boat, with the storm and waves crashing toward me, I thought—even if I have to use my very last ounce of strength, I won’t let go. Because you are waiting for me to return, I cannot die."
Recalling the experience of last night, Ji Wei’s eyes suddenly grew damp.
Gu Moqian lowered his head abruptly and kissed away the teardrop at the corner of her eye.
His warm tongue brushed against her trembling lashes, patiently and meticulously caressing her tears. Then, sliding down her pale cheeks, it reached her dry lips.
His cool lips fell lightly onto her softness, and Ji Wei couldn’t help but tremble all over.
Their tongues intertwined. She closed her eyes, responding to him wholeheartedly, immersing herself in the deep love he conveyed—like nothing existed except the two of them.
Eventually, her breath quickened, her cheeks flushed bright red, and her eyes shimmered with a hint of dazed confusion.
Realizing her body was still weak, the man suddenly released her lips, cupped her face with his hands, and gently brushed his cool fingertips over her fair cheeks. His focused gaze locked onto her as if he could never look enough. "Sleep peacefully. I’ll stay right here and keep watch over you."
This time, Ji Wei finally fell into a peaceful sleep.
Her dreams were no longer filled with the icy lake waters and the nightmare-like ordeal of last night. Instead, they were sweetened by the taste of Gu Moqian’s kiss...
When she woke up, the two of them had lunch. Ji Wei didn’t want to return to the bedroom to rest, so she suggested taking a walk nearby.
As they approached the villa’s entrance, Gu Moqian suddenly changed direction and headed toward the nearby security guard’s booth.
Ji Wei watched as Gu Moqian spoke with the guard for a few moments before retrieving a bicycle from outside the booth and walking back with it.
"We’re out for a walk; why are you bringing a bicycle?" she couldn’t help but ask.
Gu Moqian took off his suit jacket, folded it neatly, and placed it in the bike’s front basket. Then, with graceful movements, he rolled up one sleeve of his white shirt and settled onto the bike. Tilting his chin slightly, he motioned for Ji Wei to hop on.
"Your body is only beginning to recover. You shouldn’t walk too far. Come on, I’ll give you a ride."
Ji Wei stared at his clean, sharply defined face for a moment before finally walking over and sitting on the back seat.
"Hold onto my waist and steady yourself," Gu Moqian instructed.
Ji Wei obediently extended her arms and wrapped them around his lean, muscular waist.
They set off, the bike gliding ahead as the breeze caressed their faces. Surrounding the villa were lush green woods, the environment serene, and even the air carried a refreshing fragrance.
At first, Ji Wei worried about Gu Moqian’s biking skills. She held his waist tightly, unwilling to relax even the slightest bit. But gradually, she realized that he rode steadily, not once making her feel uneasy.
On a downhill slope, Ji Wei suddenly felt a surge of playful excitement. She let go of his waist, stretched out her arms, and laughed gleefully as they sped down the slope.
The sound of her childlike, joyous laughter from the back seat brought an irresistible smile to Gu Moqian’s lips.
Passersby caught sight of this moment and couldn’t help but be touched by the beautiful scene of the two riding the bike together.
The man wore a crisp white shirt, his face clean and bright, radiating warmth and beauty beneath the autumn sunlight.
The woman sat on the backseat, dressed in a light-colored dress paired with a matching knit cardigan. Her long hair danced in the wind, her delicate face aglow with a vibrant smile, exuding youthful charm.
Together, they looked like a couple fresh out of a university campus—pure and lovely.
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