Jiang Linchuan sat on a small stool to the side, watching her busy figure, and fell silent.

He has never been good at expressing his emotions, but at this moment his heart was overflowing with love, yet he didn't know what to say.

Both of them tacitly understood that tonight was destined to be different, and a subtle tension filled the air.

Xu Xinghe hung up the last piece of clothing, turned around, and met Jiang Linchuan's gaze. Her cheeks burned even hotter.

She coughed lightly, breaking the silence, "It's getting late, I'm going to take a shower first."

"Okay." Jiang Linchuan nodded, his gaze following her until she entered the washroom before slowly turning away.

The sound of water could be heard.

He scratched his ears repeatedly.

Jiang Linchuan sat in the chair, his fingers unconsciously rubbing the hem of his clothes, a sense of nervousness rising in his heart.

Not long after, the sound of water stopped, and Xu Xinghe came out wearing a light blue cotton nightgown.

Her hair was still damp, with a few strands clinging to her neck, making her skin appear even whiter.

Because she had just taken a bath, her little face was flushed, and her eyes and brows were filled with a charming, misty beauty, like a lotus flower just emerging from the water, so beautiful that it was hard to look away.

Her pajamas were loose, but they still couldn't hide her slender figure. As she moved, a faint scent of soap mixed with moisture wafted over.

Jiang Linchuan's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

He stood up, took the towel from Xu Xinghe's hand, and said in a low voice, "I'll help you dry off."

Without waiting for a response, Jiang Linchuan pulled her to sit on the edge of the bed and gently wiped her long hair.

Jiang Linchuan's movements were exceptionally gentle, occasionally brushing against her scalp, bringing a slight tickle. Xu Xinghe lowered her eyes slightly, her heartbeat quickening involuntarily.

Jiang Linchuan stopped drying his hair when it was half dry, and put the towel aside. "I'm going to take a shower."

He turned and went into the washroom, and soon the sound of water could be heard.

He is always efficient in his work, and he doesn't dawdle when taking a bath.

Xu Xinghe took the opportunity to crawl into the quilt, only her head peeking out. Listening to the sound of water in the bathroom, she felt inexplicably nervous, and her palms were slightly sweaty.

She tossed and turned for a while, but couldn't calm herself down.

Jiang Linchuan finished showering and came out quickly.

He was only wearing dark shorts, his upper body was bare, revealing his strong and well-defined muscles.

Broad shoulders, narrow waist, and well-defined chest muscles.

His abs are clearly defined, and every muscle exudes the power of years of training, making him incredibly impactful.

The warm yellow light shone on his wheat-colored skin, and water droplets slid down his neck, dripped onto his chest, and then slowly meandered down, disappearing at the edge of his shorts.

He casually dried his hair with a towel, and the water droplets dripping from the ends of his hair made his eyebrows and eyes appear even more deep, and he exuded a strong aura of hormones.

Xu Xinghe was so frightened that she quickly closed her eyes, not daring to look anymore. Her cheeks were so hot they could fry an egg on them, and her heart was pounding.

She could feel footsteps approaching, stopping at the edge of the bed, and then the bedside dipped slightly.

Jiang Linchuan coughed lightly, breaking the silence, "Then I'll turn off the lights."

"Mmm," Xu Xinghe responded softly, her voice barely audible.

The lights went out.

The room was plunged into darkness instantly.

Only the moonlight outside the window.

Xu Xinghe felt the bed beside her sink slightly, and then a warm body slowly approached, carrying the refreshing scent of someone who had just taken a shower and his unique heat, enveloping her.

She was stiff all over and dared not move, even her breathing became cautious.

Jiang Linchuan was equally nervous. His arm hung in mid-air. After hesitating for a while, he slowly turned to the side, stretched out an arm, and gently pulled her into his arms.

His chest was warm, his heartbeat steady and strong, pressing against Xu Xinghe's back, gradually relaxing her tense body.

Jiang Linchuan lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe, "I've finally married you."

Xu Xinghe couldn't help but move slightly. Just as she was about to turn around, Jiang Linchuan tightened his arms and held her tightly in his embrace, his voice slightly hoarse, "Don't move."

His grip wasn't strong, but he held the person very tightly.

Xu Xinghe could clearly feel the changes in his body. His face instantly burned even more, and a wave of heat rose from his whole body, making even his breathing hot.

She gritted her teeth, made up her mind, turned around, snuggled into his arms, and gently wrapped her arms around his waist.

Xu Xinghe carefully raised her head. In the moonlight, her eyes sparkled, carrying a touch of innocent naivety, yet also a hint of unwitting allure.

Jiang Linchuan looked down at her, his breathing becoming heavier, his eyes surging with an intense, unyielding possessiveness.

He slowly lowered his head, and his warm lips gently covered hers.

Her lips were soft, with the scent of toothpaste, like a sweet candy, which made him unconsciously deepen the kiss.

Xu Xinghe's heart skipped a beat. She instinctively closed her eyes, tilted her head back slightly, and returned the kiss.

The moonlight was gentle.

The night was quiet.

The warmth inside the room gradually increased, enveloping the two of them tightly.

At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world consisted only of each other.

When Xu Xinghe woke up.

The sun outside the window was already setting in the west, and the sunlight shone through the glass onto the bedding, giving it a light golden hue.

As soon as she tried to move, a series of fine aches and pains shot through her body, as if she had been disassembled and reassembled, especially in her waist and legs, where even the slightest exertion caused pulling pain.

The images from last night flooded my mind like a tidal wave.

From Jiang Linchuan's tight embrace to his uncontrollable kiss, and then to their intimate whispers.

Every detail was so clear, it was as if it were happening right before my eyes.

She couldn't help but secretly grumble to herself, "I knew soldiers were physically fit, but I never imagined they were this fit!"

She barely slept a wink last night, and by the end her voice was hoarse from shouting, and she didn't even have the strength to lift her hand.

In contrast, Jiang Linchuan was still energetic and tidying up beside her this morning while she was half asleep.

"Awake?" Jiang Linchuan's deep voice came from outside. Then, the door was gently pushed open, and he walked in carrying a water glass. "Are you thirsty? I poured you some warm water."

Xu Xinghe glared at him, but her cheeks involuntarily flushed red.

She didn't speak, but simply raised her chin slightly to indicate that she wanted a drink.

Jiang Linchuan immediately stepped forward, sat down by the bed, carefully helped her sit up, and then used a pillow to support her back before handing her a water glass and feeding her by holding the bottom of the glass.

The warm water flowed over my dry throat, relieving the hoarseness.

Xu Xinghe drank about half a cup, then turned her head to indicate that she had had enough.

Jiang Linchuan put down his water glass and was about to speak when he saw her shrink into the blankets, only her head sticking out, her eyes darting away and refusing to look at him.

He pursed his lips, his ear tips turning slightly red. "I'm sorry, last night... I couldn't control myself. I'll definitely be gentler next time."

He actually wanted to restrain himself, but his beloved was nestled in his arms, calling his name softly. How could he possibly control himself? In the end, he was completely overwhelmed and only wanted to hold her tightly in his arms.

"Next time?" Xu Xinghe snorted coldly, glaring at him. "You want a next time? Don't even think about it!"

The thought of the soreness from last night made her furious; that guy had no sense of proportion at all!