The thin mist wrapped around the boat, the cool breeze gently brushed the willow branches by the shore, and a sudden downpour of smoke and rain enveloped the entire Celestial Bright Peak, adding a touch of the hazy feeling that Xu Chang’an had mentioned and liked.
Water elements painted a long trail in the sky, falling onto the lake, causing ripples of varying sizes.
The rain lowered the temperature of the entire Celestial Bright Peak significantly, and the water waves on the lake surface became slightly chaotic.
Xu Chang’an’s pupils dilated, his heart as chaotic as the rain.
"What’s wrong with me?"
In the cabin, Yun Qian was held in Xu Chang’an’s arms, because of the sudden drop in temperature, the young lady tightened her grip slightly, as if wanting to merge into her husband’s embrace.
Xu Chang’an took a deep breath, feeling the air tinged with a scent of soap and alcohol. His eyes trembled, but he still tried to steady his voice: "Miss, this... isn’t home, how could you..."
"Can’t this be home?" Yun Qian calmly looked at Xu Chang’an, saying, "The canopy can block the rain, and we had a drink here."
"I meant North Garden when I said home."
"It’s the same, and being seen wouldn’t matter." Yun Qian glanced outside the boat, then took out a handkerchief to wipe her mouth, and raised her hand to wipe Xu Chang’an’s mouth before saying, "The atmosphere is right, it’s irrelevant whether it’s at home or outside."
Miss Yun could disregard outsiders.
Moreover, when she and Xu Chang’an went out together, they often saw other couples being close in Beisang City, as long as it wasn’t excessive.
It’s within the rules.
As for what’s considered excessive...
As long as Yun Qian saw that Xu Chang’an was moved and not angry, she knew she was keeping within limits.
"The miss has also learned to be bad." Xu Chang’an savored the lingering taste of pear juice in his mouth, thinking, was the juice he made really this delicious? Indeed, it left a lingering taste, making people relish it endlessly.
"Is this a bad thing?" Yun Qian wrapped her arms around Xu Chang’an’s neck, put away her slightly raised chin, and her expression gradually calmed down.
"I... I was just saying."
"Then it’s not a bad thing, I knew... you clearly like it very much."
Upon hearing this, Yun Qian felt relieved. She earnestly said, "My mouth isn’t stubborn, you should know that."
"Is this matter that important?" Xu Chang’an’s heart was still tinged with a bit of helplessness.
"Yes." Yun Qian seemed a bit serious. Xu Chang’an had previously said her mouth was stubborn; if this wasn’t clarified... she wouldn’t be in the mood to sleep.
"I was wrong, please don’t hold it against me." Xu Chang’an’s eyes twitched slightly.
"I’m not angry." Yun Qian, having done what she wanted, lay satisfied on Xu Chang’an’s lap, finding a comfortable position, inhaling the reassuring scent, and slowly closed her eyes.
"Good night, miss." Xu Chang’an lowered his head.
Yun Qian was about to speak, but suddenly felt a breath on her face, swallowing all her words.
Xu Chang’an gently kissed Yun Qian’s forehead, as if returning the favor to Miss Yun.
"Good night." Yun Qian whispered softly.
Then the young lady’s breathing gradually steadied.
On his lap, Yun Qian fell asleep quickly, something Xu Chang’an was already used to.
The night was still long.
While waiting for the sunrise... it was his time alone to admire the night scenery.
Xu Chang’an picked up the remaining half cup of pear juice beside him.
With anticipation, he took a gentle sip, then froze.
He felt the juice wasn’t as delicious as he had thought just now, so he put it back on the table and didn’t look at it again.
His gaze shifted to the gradually falling rain outside, and Xu Chang’an thought to himself that Heaven really knew how to set the mood, as that rain came at the perfect time, enhancing the atmosphere, bringing him the most beautiful and countless times worth reminiscing scenery of this boat ride.
Xu Chang’an reached out to gently push aside Yun Qian’s disheveled long hair, thinking that although Yun Qian fed him pear juice earlier... he was indeed quite moved, but he should still have a talk with Yun Qian later, to not demean herself with such acts.
Her charm need not be manifested only in such ways.
Xu Chang’an lowered his head, watching Yun Qian’s face that glowed like white jade, with a few strands of hair draping across her profile.
Not sure what rouge the young lady used to look so beautiful.
His heart was pounding quickly.
Such genuine emotion couldn’t be brought to him by anyone other than Yun Qian.
Xu Chang’an suddenly wished he could keep his eyes open longer, for time to pass slower, and even slower, so he could enjoy looking at the person before him a little more.
Time, please slow down a little more.
Preferably turning a day into a year, ten years, a hundred years to pass by.
Xu Chang’an kept his eyes wide open; in this long dark night, the sky held no trace of light, because Yun Qian, peacefully asleep and pouting occasionally, occupied all the brightness in his eyes.
The night scene was beautiful.
He should probably learn the art of Danqing, for such a beautiful scene, if not captured in a painting...would be a complete waste.
That’s what Xu Chang’an thought.
On Celestial Bright Peak, he wasn’t the only one boating; there were also quite a few scattered young women, who, due to the sudden and rare rain, were stirred to boat, so although it was late at night, it was much livelier than usual.
Qinling sat alone on a boat, drinking wine. She turned her face to look at the rain outside, listening to the surrounding sweet chatter, her face flushed.