"What are you...doing? Don't you know the difference between men and women?"

Entering the house, Caitlin, whose delicate little face was already red, pulled back her little hand and snorted in dissatisfaction with her cherry pink lips pouted.

However, the alchemical technology chandelier in Li Lin's room was dim, and his attention was not on Caitlin, so he did not notice her expression.

By the time he took something out of the drawer of the workbench, Caitlin had taken a deep breath to calm herself down, letting her hot cheeks return to a more or less normal level.

"What's this?"

Caitlin couldn't help but raise her slender eyebrows when she saw the exquisitely crafted small box in Li Lin's hand.

A guess emerged in her mind, but she was not sure, so she didn't say it out loud. Her heart was beating excitedly again.

"A gift, haven't you always wanted one?"

Li Lin grinned and slowly opened the box.

In the small boutique gift box, quietly lay Caitlin's favorite violet-colored mechanical watch, which was exquisitely crafted.

Different from Li Lin’s watch, this mechanical watch is more compact and mini, and the strap is not made of metal, but of fine genuine cowhide.

Caitlin's breathing hitched slightly, her eyes filled with disbelief.

After a moment, she couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow! Is this for me?"

Li Lin smiled and nodded, remaining silent, but his expression was enough to express his affirmation.

"You're so kind, Li Lin!"

Caitlin was very happy, but due to her family upbringing, she did not show too much excitement.

She just stretched out her little hand to pick up the watch and take a closer look at it, but a sudden thought in her mind made her arm freeze.

"What's wrong? Don't you like it?" Li Lin noticed her reaction and asked nervously.

"No." Caitlin opened her cherry lips slightly and shook her face, "I like it very much..."

Before Li Lin could say anything, she lowered her eyes shyly and extended her left hand in front of him.

"Can you put it on for me?"

As if afraid that Li Lin might misunderstand something, Caitlin quickly added, "Um... don't get me wrong, I just don't quite know how to put it on..."

How could a genius detective like Caitlin, with her meticulous logic and quick learning ability, not know how to wear a watch...

Li Lin scratched his head.

Why do I always feel like she's been acting weird lately? Could it be that she's fallen in love with me...

No, no, no, this must be one of the three great illusions in life!

Li Lin quickly stopped his chaotic thoughts, put the gift box on the table, then picked up his watch, untied the strap, and took a deep breath.

Under the dim alchemical technology light, Li Lin suddenly noticed that the half of Caitlin's exposed arm seemed to be stained with a strange pink.

His eyes followed Caitlin's arms upwards, finally stopping at her shy little face, which was almost buried in her chest.

Something is wrong. Something is very wrong...

This doesn't really look like the Three Great Illusions...

But, we have only known each other for a little over a month...

She doesn't have any feelings for Jace, who is also very handsome and they have been together for such a long time. How could she possibly like me?

Although we are of similar age, and since my body has recovered from malnutrition, my appearance is no worse than Jace's...

Li Lin shook his head imperceptibly and smiled bitterly.

He had already liked the hero Caitlyn before he traveled through time, let alone meeting her in person.

Even if Li Lin's guess was true and Caitlin really liked him, he would not expose this relationship now.

At least I have to wait until I have accomplished something, enough to be on par with the Jiraman family...

Caitlin seemed to feel that Li Lin hesitated for too long, so she couldn't help but urge him: "Hurry up, my arms are sore from lifting."

"immediately!"

Wearing a watch for someone else inevitably involves skin contact.

Caitlin pays great attention to skin care on a daily basis. Even though she often goes out hunting, her skin is still delicate, soft... and hot.

The elegant scent of violet flowers wafted from her body, occasionally entering Li Lin's nostrils and stirring his heartstrings.

The time she spent wearing the watch seemed to be infinitely stretched, very long, almost frozen at this moment.

This is true not only for Li Lin, but also for Caitlin.

Only the ticking second hand reminds them that time is still flowing normally.

Both of them were very quiet, tacitly not speaking, to break the atmosphere that seemed a little ambiguous to outsiders.

"...Ahem, it's healed now."

After a long while, Li Lin fastened the watch strap, withdrew his hand and cleared his throat softly as a reminder. Only then did Caitlin come back to her senses from her trance.

"Um……"

She nasally uttered a slight sound, as if she was reluctant to let go of the feeling. She reluctantly withdrew her arm and then raised her wrist.

Under the refraction of the dim light, the violet watch seemed to reflect a star-like brilliant color, which made Caitlin slightly dazed.

"So beautiful," she murmured.

Immediately, her sparkling eyes turned to Li Lin, and the corners of her lips curved up, "Thank you, Li Lin, I really like it."

"I'm glad you like it." Li Lin responded to Caitlin's smile, but then changed the subject: "But, are you satisfied with just this?"

Caitlin was slightly stunned, "...Huh?"

Before she could react and blame Li Lin for ruining the atmosphere, she saw him walk to a shelf covered with a white cloth in the corner of the room.

He turned around with a faint smile on his face, "Have you forgotten? You wanted more than just a watch at that time."

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