"In this season of spring’s revival," Zhao Zhongxiang’s sonorous and robust voice-over began, "from elephants and bears to mosquitoes and flies, they all embark upon their newest journey."
"They do so with excitement, akin to humans, as they too feel passion... and this passion means mating. Some belong to families, others are solitary, yet regardless, they all strive to reproduce and contribute to the continuation of life..."
At this moment, on the television, a vast grassland was displayed, filled with a variety of animals. After all the fighting and killing, watching this was somewhat interesting.
Just then, the bedroom door suddenly burst open.
Qin Xin stood in the doorway.
She wore twin ponytails behind her head, her innocent, pretty face slightly contorted with a bashful twist, biting her lip, exuding the tender allure of a fruit almost but not quite ripe, inciting the desire to taste.
Qin Xin was dressed in a pale dress patterned with delicate flowers, pure yet beautiful, like a lotus blossom.
Qin Xin’s fists were clenched nervously, her pretty, anxious face slowly breaking into a smile as she walked toward Fang Yi.
"Brother Fang," Qin Xin said with a smile.
"Qin Xin," Fang Yi beckoned her over to sit beside him and asked, "How’s your studying coming along?"
"Not bad, I’ve been working really hard and diligently," Qin Xin said, fists still clenched, eyes full of hope.
"It’s good to be diligent," Fang Yi smiled, "but don’t overdo it. You should balance work with rest; it’s not good to wear yourself out."
Qin Xin nodded vigorously.
Fang Yi took out the property deed, grasped Qin Xin’s hand, and in an instant, she felt a jolt as if an electric current had passed through her trembling, slightly blushing hand.
And in the next moment, Fang Yi had placed the property deed in her hand.
"Brother Fang..." Qin Xin lowered her head to look at the property deed in her hand.
"Now make sure to take good care of it. Don’t just throw it away again," Fang Yi joked.
"Mhm, thank you, Brother Fang," Qin Xin, holding the deed, hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Brother Fang, was it very difficult to retrieve this deed?"
Fang Yi laughed, "Why do you ask?"
Truth be told, the ordeal had been quite challenging. If it had been anyone else looking for Ma Yong, they probably would have been killed before they even found him. It was only because of his own strength that he didn’t end up being played to death.
Qin Xin pursed her lips and said, "Just a guess. Anyway, I’m so grateful to you, Brother Fang."
Fang Yi replied, "Since you call me big brother, there’s no need for thanks."
Qin Xin nodded, then took the property deed to the kitchen to share the good news with Tao Xiuying. Soon after, Fang Yi heard jubilant voices emanating from the kitchen.
Qin Xin returned, sitting beside Fang Yi and joined him to watch TV.
After a short while, Qin Xin made a cup of tea for Fang Yi, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say. The TV was playing "Animal World," with Qin Xin stealing glances at Fang Yi all the while.
"Spring has arrived, the season for mating, and following an exchange of emotions, two bison finally come together..." Teacher Zhao’s substantial and profound voice held a particular allure.
Qin Xin noticed a smile on Fang Yi’s lips, and, feeling curious, she looked toward the TV.
Blue skies and white clouds, and nearby, numerous animals passed by as if on display, unbothered by anything.
But such scenes didn’t last long on mainstream television; too many could be inappropriate.
Fang Yi suddenly turned his head and said, "Huh, Qin Xin, why is your face so red?"
"Ah?!" Qin Xin quickly covered her face with her hands, hiding her flushed cheeks, and shyly lowered her head, saying, "Not at all~~~~"
She was mortified that Fang Yi had definitely seen her blushing. Qin Xin wished she could vanish into a crevice in the ground.
When evening came, Tao Xiuying finished cooking dinner and served the dishes. She was busily pouring wine for Fang Yi and picking food for him, her enthusiasm was boundless. She also kept expressing her thanks to Fang Yi.
That wasn’t all; Tao Xiuying kept eagerly urging Qin Xin to serve food to Fang Yi too—it seemed their goal was not to rest until they had either overfed him or gotten him drunk. The meal lasted a full hour.
After that, Fang Yi prepared to get up and take his leave.
"Brother Fang, wait... wait a moment." For some reason, Qin Xin’s face was still red that night, tender and delectable.
"Is there something else?" Fang Yi asked gently.
Qin Xin nodded, "I... I want to show you something, Brother Fang."
There was no rush, so Fang Yi smiled and said, "Okay."
Qin Xin immediately brightened up.
Qin Xin pulled open the bedroom door, Fang Yi entered first, followed by Qin Xin. However, Fang Yi heard the sound of the door lock clicking behind him and was somewhat puzzled as he turned to look at Qin Xin.
At that moment, Qin Xin seemed to muster all her courage and blurted out, "Brother Fang, I like you!"
Those words were uttered as if they were a vow, firm and irrefutable.
The bedroom light wasn’t very bright; only a solitary lamp was on.
Leaning against the door, Qin Xin’s face appeared softly blurred in a flattering way. She seemed as though all her strength had been drained, her hands hidden behind her back, tightly clasped with fine beads of sweat emerging.
Qin Xin’s bright eyes were clearly filled with a certain anticipation, yet also extremely nervous. At this moment, her heart was severely conflicted.
As for Fang Yi, he was very taken aback. Although he knew that Qin Xin was interested in him, he hadn’t expected that she would actually confess her feelings.
Fang Yi was stunned for a moment; then, after a long time, he showed a gentle smile and said, "Qin Xin, what’s so good about me?"
Qin Xin hurriedly spoke up, "You are a really good person, you are very kind to me, there are so many good things about you, too many to say!"
They say that women in love are always foolish, and Qin Xin was in that very state.
Fang Yi said, "Am I really that good?"
Qin Xin nodded without hesitation.
Fang Yi sighed and said, "Qin Xin, you might not know this, but I’ve killed many people. I am an infamous murderer, and I’m not as nice as you think I am. You see the good in me, but it’s too one-sided. You’re still young, focus more on your studies."
Fang Yi slowly walked over, ready to leave. He truly didn’t want to ruin Qin Xin’s life.
Although Fang Yi was lecherous and liked beautiful women—and Qin Xin, with her tender and immature charm possessed the beauty of a young girl—he really wasn’t that beastly.
But just as Fang Yi placed his hand on the doorknob, Qin Xin suddenly began to undress.