Sheng Tang had lunch with the Gu siblings, and rooms for resting were already arranged upstairs.
The five-star hotel suite was clean and tidy.
She was just about to lie down when Gu Shiting came over and knocked on the door.
Sheng Tang opened the door for him.
He said, "I want to take a nap with you."
Sheng Tang: "..."
She didn’t disagree, but she preferred to draw the curtains closed and nap in complete darkness.
If she were to nap with Gu Shiting, the room would have to be very bright.
Sheng Tang could sleep just fine in the light as well, and her sleep quality was surprisingly good.
After all, she was young and had a vigorous body.
However, given the choice, she preferred sleeping in the dark because it was more relaxing.
"Okay, come in." She thought for a moment and agreed.
She went to the restroom to wash her face, and when she came back, Gu Shiting was already lying down.
Sheng Tang joined him, and Gu Shiting gently pulled her into his arms.
He always appeared cool and detached, but his embrace was warm and comforting, like a small sun in the cold winter.
And when it came to Sheng Tang, he was always very warm.
Sheng Tang smelled the fresh scent of his body wash on him, and her heart was at peace.
But Gu Shiting’s heart was beating a bit fast.
At first, Sheng Tang didn’t notice, but later, the loud thumping began to hurt her eardrums, and she looked up at Gu Shiting.
His lips landed on her brow: "Just sleep."
Sheng Tang: "..."
Why did it feel a bit different?
When did it start?
Was it from the time he dreamt about her and later asked if he could kiss her? Was that when things changed?
At this moment, Sheng Tang felt a bit troubled.
She didn’t have any romantic feelings for Gu Shiting. It wasn’t that there was anything wrong with him, but in Sheng Tang’s eyes, he always seemed like a child, making it hard for her to feel moved by him.
If their feelings were not aligned, it might hurt Gu Shiting.
She hadn’t yet figured out how to broach the subject or handle it, so she pretended not to know for the time being.
"Tangtang..." Gu Shiting whispered her name.
Sheng Tang responded with a murmur.
Gu Shiting’s fingers hooked under her chin.
His lips lightly brushed against hers.
Sheng Tang: "..."
Gu Shiting looked down at her, his gaze intense and pure, without any impurities.
Sheng Tang had never seen such a transparent look in someone’s eyes, and it left her momentarily dazed.
Then, she snapped back to reality and sat up from Gu Shiting’s embrace: "Can you sleep properly or not? If not, go back already."
Gu Shiting immediately tightened his hold on her.
"Tangtang, are you embarrassed?" he asked in a muffled voice.
Sheng Tang: "...."
In that instant, she felt a bit flustered and couldn’t think straight.
Fortunately, Gu Shiting calmed down afterwards and released Sheng Tang, allowing them to lie side by side.
That kiss could hardly be considered a kiss, just a fleeting touch.
However, the lips are the thinnest part of the human skin and the most densely packed with nerves. Just a light touch could spark a fire.
Sheng Tang couldn’t sleep, even though she was quite tired.
Since she didn’t sleep, Gu Shiting didn’t either, just closing his eyes in silence.
His heart was still racing.
That light kiss had opened a new world for him. It felt like standing in an open field with thousands of fireworks exploding in front of him.
The blooming fireworks covered the sky, dazzling and brilliant, bursting open in his heart.
He had kissed the girl he loved.
From childhood to adulthood, no matter what, Gu Shiting could master anything with minimal effort.
Making ceramics, he could learn just by watching once; driving, he could become skillful in a few hours; playing golf, he could hit a hole-in-one in an afternoon.
As for his studies, he only needed to spend a third of the time that others did to be the top of the school or even the city.
It was the same with love.