Chapter 24 May I Kiss You?

"Thank you, Yuzhan."

Luo Shu was somewhat touched. Growing up, no one had ever helped her pack her things, not even Luo Qiu.

Luo Qiu teaches survival, focusing on doing things on one's own, which has shaped Luo Shu's fearless character.

“There’s no need for husband and wife to say these things.” Yu Zhan dragged the luggage aside and put it down, but he inadvertently noticed her red eyes.

"What's wrong?" He walked to Luo Shu.

Luo Shu realized she had lost her composure, so she quickly turned her face away, hurriedly gathered her thoughts, and tried her best to remain dignified.

She hadn't been thinking much at first, but his question made her thoughts sink even deeper.

"It's nothing." She choked up a little and tried to leave, but Yu Zhan grabbed her wrist and pulled her closer. She lowered her eyes, not daring to look at him, yet she couldn't break free from his grasp.

His strength was gentle, yet powerful.

Luo Shu was a little nervous, feeling that they were too close, so she tried to twist her wrist to create some distance between them.

Yu Zhan wasn't buying it. He grabbed her waist and pulled her into his arms.

"Hmm!" Luo Shu was so frightened that she put her hands on his chest and buried her head.

Yu Zhan reached out his other hand and lifted her soft chin, forcing her to look up at him.

"Why are you crying?"

His eyes were full of tenderness, and she looked just like the pitiful look she had that night when she begged for mercy on his bed.

His breathing became heavy, and the strength of his hands around her waist gradually increased. His hot breath rushed from top to bottom towards Luo Shu's face.

"I didn't cry..." Luo Shu's ears were red, and she didn't know what to say.

"Hmm?" Yu Zhan waited for her answer.

But she couldn't say it out loud. She was afraid that Yu Zhan would laugh at her if she said it, that he would think she was childish, that he would think that this little thing was enough to impress her, and the novelty would wear off quickly...

She held back her tears, pretending to be calm with them in her eyes.

Yu Zhan stroked the corners of her eyes, held her tightly in his arms, touched her hair, kissed her hair gently, and held her quietly.

Luo Shu reached out and hugged him tightly.

"You don't like others touching your things?" Yu Zhan asked quietly.

"No, no..." She snuggled into Yu Zhan's arms: "This is fine."

He breathed a sigh of relief, wondering if he had done something wrong to make her cry so sadly.

"Okay, go wash your face. I have something for you."

"Okay." Luo Shu quickly let go, turned around and walked towards the bathroom.

Yu Zhan looked at her from behind, then looked at his clothes soaked with tears, and an inexplicable heartbeat disturbed him.

He then realized that his heart was pounding, his ears were red, and his whole body was burning hot, as if he had been scorched by fire. He couldn't help but smile slightly.

When she came back, Yu Zhan was already sitting at the dressing table waiting for her.

"Yu Zhan."

Luo Shu walked forward, her expression returning to its previous calm state.

Yu Zhan stood up and motioned for her to sit down.

She obediently sat in the chair.

He opened the jewelry box next to him.

"This is a ring. I was worried you wouldn't be able to wear it, so I had it made into a necklace ring. You can take it off and wear it later when you go public."

As she spoke, she took out the necklace and ring from inside and carefully put the necklace on Luo Shu's wrist.

Luo Shu wanted to say something, but then she noticed that he was wearing the same ring on his ring finger in the mirror. His ears were red, and his hand was trembling as he put on the necklace, making him look a little nervous.

His hands were burning hot; even an unintentional touch could send a jolt of electricity through Luo Shu, causing a blush to spread from her earlobes to her neck.

"Why are you so insistent on me becoming Madam Yu?"

She had nothing—no money, no family background—she was just a small-time designer, and she was not good enough for him at all.

"I don't dislike you. We can cultivate our feelings slowly later."

Yu Zhan fastened the necklace, placed her hands on the chair, looked at herself in the mirror, and realized she was just like Su Daji.

She has a face that everyone likes at first glance, beautiful blonde hair, bright and piercing eyes, and a perfect figure; it's hard not to like her.

"I did something wrong and I have to take responsibility, so if you don't like it, I won't force you," he said.

Luo Shu knew what he meant by "forcing," and her face instantly flushed crimson.

"Aren't you afraid that I'm the kind of person who would cheat people out of money and sex?" She was very curious. Are there people in this world who would chase after someone who is responsible?

"Then go ahead and lie. I recruited you and you have a good relationship with Shen Yan. I'm very familiar with you."

"Um?"

Familiar? Could it be that he already liked her?

She was a little confused, but before she could react, she was startled by Yu Zhan's words.

"So, can I kiss you?" he asked.

Luo Shu was startled and turned to look at him.

His eyes were deep and filled with desire as he stared intently at her lips, his target clear.

That's way too direct! They're just asking so bluntly: "May I kiss you?"

You might as well just kiss her directly, that way your nervous thoughts won’t last that long.

Should I say yes? But then I feel like I'm being too frivolous.

Don't agree? I feel a little sorry for him.

After all, they've already registered their marriage and had intimate contact, so they can't just let the other person watch, right?

"I'm a little nervous..." Luo Shu slowly withdrew her gaze, not daring to look in the mirror.

She neither refused nor agreed.

Although I have done everything with him, I have never tried a proper kiss.

"It's okay. We haven't been together long enough. We can wait until we get to know each other better." He touched her head and walked out of the cloakroom.

His tone was so calm that it was frightening, as if he was asking: "Have you eaten?" So peaceful.

Ah! Such men really do exist in this world!

Shouldn't a man nearing thirty be at his most energetic? How could he restrain himself? I would have kissed him long ago, why did he even ask!

Luo Shu felt a surge of anxiety in her heart.

When she came out, Yu Zhan was already busy processing documents in the study.

She looked at the tulips on the table. Hmm, she really wanted to take them back...

Yu Zhan tilted his head to look at her, thinking she was looking at him.

Both of them quickly looked away.

She didn't dare linger, and hurriedly left after taking the manuscript from the study.

Yu Zhan curled his lips into a slight smile.

But at this time Luo Shu turned back and was about to ask something, but found that he had a smile on his face.

This cold-faced ice cube has been laughing very frequently these past two days. There must be something fishy going on.

"What's wrong?" He changed his expression, looking like a child caught stealing candy.

"Can I go upstairs for a walk?" Luo Shu pointed upstairs.

Yu Zhan hesitated for a moment: "This is your home now."

"Oh..." She nodded awkwardly, then turned and left.

Yu Zhan lost interest in reading the documents and stared blankly at the first page.

He rubbed his forehead, sighed, shut down the computer, and walked out of the study.