Su Niannian stared intently at the exquisite and perfect handsome face so close to her with her large, watery eyes.

She could clearly feel the warm breath from Si Lijue's mouth gently caressing her cheeks, like a feather lightly stroking her skin. It was warm and ticklish, instantly giving her originally fair cheeks a charming blush, as delicate and luscious as a ripe apple.

Su Niannian, feeling flustered, stretched out her hands, trying to push away the heavy, mountain-like man pressing down on her.

However, no matter how hard she tried, Si Lijue did not budge. Helpless, she could only gently open her lips and say softly, "Si Lijue, please get up. It's so uncomfortable for me to be pressed down like this."

Si Lijue didn't speak, but his expression was inscrutable. His eyes were fixed on the woman beneath him, and his body involuntarily pulled away slightly, trying to reduce the weight he was pressing on Su Niannian.

Su Niannian watched as Si Lijue remained lying still, seemingly showing no intention of getting up.

She reached out and pushed the person on top of her a few more times, then continued, "I...I'll go to the kitchen and make you a bowl of hangover soup. You'll feel better after drinking it."

“Don’t go.” Si Lijue resolutely refused.

Just kidding, what hangover soup is there compared to the fragrance of a beautiful woman in your arms?

Undeterred, Su Niannian continued, "You're drunk. If you don't drink the hangover soup, you'll feel terrible tomorrow."

At this very moment, he was actually touching her at such close range!

Furthermore, his burning, sharp gaze was fixed on her like a hungry wolf eyeing its delicious prey.

Those eyes revealed an indescribable longing, as if they wanted to devour her whole.

She wasn't some naive young girl; under his intense gaze, she could already sense the undercurrents churning within him.

She feared that if the two of them continued to stay like this, something like what happened five years ago would happen again. She thought that when he sobered up, he would relentlessly pursue her and threaten to kill her.

So she kept twisting her body, trying to break free from the oppression.

Due to the excessive movement, the shawl slipped off her shoulders, revealing her rounded shoulders and fair skin that shone with a luster, as smooth and warm as mutton fat jade.

Si Lijue looked at the beautiful scene beneath him, his body sinking down involuntarily. His thin lips brushed against her delicate cheek, and he whispered in her ear, "Actually, there is another way to help me sober up, and that is to give yourself to me completely."

The scorching breath entered Su Niannian's ear, and her body tensed instantly.

She didn't hear clearly, her eyes widened, and she asked blankly, "What...did you say?"

The sweet fragrance of fresh peaches wafted into Si Lijue's nostrils, lingering in his heart and stirring his desire, as if he were in a dream world.

He didn't know if it was the alcohol in his body starting to take effect, but he felt his head getting heavier and heavier, and his consciousness gradually becoming hazy.

In a moment of impulse, he opened his lips, his voice trembling slightly: "I want you... Niannian, I really miss you so much! Tonight, give yourself to me completely and without reservation?"

His gaze was fixed on the beautiful face before him, his eyes filled with longing and deep affection.

Under this intense gaze, Su Niannian's hands on the bed clenched slightly, her fingernails digging into her flesh, causing a slight pain, which kept her rational and reminded her not to act impulsively.

She tilted her head slightly, her gaze slowly falling on the face of the man in front of her, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes.

"No..." She shook her head gently, refusing outright.

"Why? Don't you love me?" Si Lijue's unfathomable black eyes stared unblinkingly at Su Niannian's face, a flame of anger burning within them.

“No, I love you.” Su Niannian shook her head, her voice trembling slightly as she said, “But I’m so scared, scared that everything will be like that night five years ago.”

After you finish drinking and find out that we had sex, you will feel disgust and contempt for me, and even think that I have defiled you and tainted your body.

Si Lijue, you don't know how suffocating, fearful, and uneasy I felt when I was disliked and blamed.

I don't want to live in constant fear anymore, and I don't want to live with endless regret. So, please, please let me go.

After saying these words, her eyes reddened slightly, and tears welled up in them, as if they might fall at any moment.

Si Lijue felt extremely uncomfortable upon hearing this.

He saw her reddened eyes and the tears hanging in the corners of her eyes, and quickly reached out to gently wipe them away. He pressed his forehead against hers and humbly whispered an apology: "It's my fault, it's all my fault."

I do not hate you, nor do I despise you, nor am I angry because you have defiled me.

Actually, I wasn't indifferent to you five years ago; it's just that I was young and impetuous at the time and didn't realize my own feelings.

The reason I've been so hostile towards you for the past five years is because I'm angry that you've been avoiding me and making it impossible for me to find you.

I never imagined I would cause you so much trouble, Niannian. Don't be angry, and don't be afraid of me, okay? I've really fallen for you.

"Really? You really like me? Love me?" Su Niannian's tone was full of shock and secret joy.

Si Lijue replied earnestly, "Yes, I'm telling the truth. Niannian, from now on, let's not suppress our feelings for each other. Let's open our hearts and do whatever we want, okay?"

A voice inside Su Niannian screamed: Say yes, say yes now!

She had been eagerly anticipating this moment, and it was a tremendous joy for her.

At this moment, all her grievances vanished, and all her worries disappeared. All she wanted was to let loose and be herself again.

"Um!"

Su Niannian responded, then suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck and awkwardly kissed his handsome face.

Si Lijue took the opportunity to support her from behind with one hand and run the other through her long hair, holding the back of her neck and kissing her.

His kiss was tinged with an indescribable possessiveness, domineering and forceful. He kissed Su Niannian until her breath was ragged before releasing her lips.

He then kissed her bleeding earlobe and her fair, delicate shoulders.

Finally, he could no longer suppress his emotions and desires, and he forcefully pressed her back onto the soft, comfortable bed.

Then, he slowly bent down and continued down along the collarbone.

Su Niannian's sensory nerves were activated, her blood surged, and a flush rose to every inch of her skin.

His deep breath was like a hook, each touch sending an electric current through her, making her tremble involuntarily.

She awkwardly responded to his every move, and their kiss was passionate and deep, as if time stood still and the earth stopped turning.

Everything around them seemed to blur, only their breaths and warmth remained clearly tangible...