However, the expected pain did not come; instead, there was a hot and soft sensation under my arm.

Xu Nian looked up and met Gu Zhan's restrained gaze.

Seeing Xu Nian about to fall, Gu Zhan ran to catch her almost as fast as he could.

He wrapped his arms around Xu Nian's slender waist and caught her in a rather ambiguous manner.

Suddenly, Xu Nian's neck and face turned bright red, as if she had been steamed.

Ahh!

She hurriedly got up, but accidentally bumped into Gu Zhan's strong, muscular arm, and quickly looked away.

How come I never noticed before that Gu Zhan has such a great physique?

[Host, you just realized? Waaaaah!]

[The general's muscles are really impressive!]

Seeing her panic like a little rabbit, Gu Zhan inexplicably felt like teasing her, "Why weren't you this scared when you fell on me before?"

Xu Nian suddenly remembered their second meeting, when Gu Zhan carried her down the mountain in a close manner, and coughed.

[Haha, the streamer is blushing.]

[Let me tell you, the streamer is the type who just talks big, but there's absolutely no way she'd actually do anything.]

[Did the general also notice and deliberately tease the streamer?]

The viewers in the live stream were naturally delighted to see the handsome men and beautiful women joking around, and they began to discuss it seriously.

Immediately, Xu Nianxiang shut them up and, gritting her teeth, grabbed the wine glass next to her.

The wine was still ice-cold, seemingly frozen on purpose, which conveniently helped to ease the increasingly heated atmosphere.

Xu Nian closed her eyes and took a sip. It was a light fruit wine with a low alcohol content. She then took a few more sips with great relish.

"Drink less, so you don't get drunk and cause trouble."

Gu Zhan's expression was indifferent, but his words were infuriating.

"None of your business!"

Xu Nian ignored him, tossed him a wine glass, snorted, and huddled to the side to drink.

A warm hot spring and ice-cold drinks are a perfect match!

In her past life, she rarely had such blissful moments of enjoyment.

Now that I have the opportunity, I definitely have to enjoy it to the fullest!

Seeing that Xu Nian was drinking non-stop, Gu Zhan frowned, got up and walked over, easily taking the wine glass from her hand.

Xu Nian was immediately enraged and stood up to try and snatch it.

Although Xu Nian herself was not short, she still looked incredibly petite when facing Gu Zhan.

She looked up at the tall and imposing Gu Zhan, and pouted, "So what if you're tall!"

For some reason, Xu Nian easily revealed her childish side in front of Gu Zhan.

Upon hearing this, Gu Zhan smiled calmly and nodded matter-of-factly, "Yes."

Seeing Gu Zhan's teasing expression, Xu Nian rolled her eyes at him, "Just relax in your hot spring and don't mess with me."

Seeing that the girl was a bit agitated, Gu Zhan decided to stop while he was ahead and didn't say anything more.

Xu Nian, however, was furious.

That darn tall guy!

[Haha, don't be angry, streamer. You can't change your height.]

How about we use a talisman?

[Haha, upstairs, do you think talismans are all-powerful? They definitely won't make you grow taller!]

Seeing the joking comments in the live chat, Xu Nian became even angrier.

She glanced at Gu Zhan, who was resting with his eyes closed, and her eyes darted around as she devised a plan.

Xu Nian quietly scooped up a puddle of water and, taking him by surprise, suddenly splashed it all over him.

Gu Zhan was pondering the future situation when he was suddenly splashed with water.

He opened his eyes and saw Xu Nian's smug face. He was surprised, but a smile appeared in his eyes.

"You started it."

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian chuckled, her voice as clear as a silver bell, and got up to run outside.

What a joke! How could a mere Taoist nun like her be caught!

But Gu Zhan wouldn't allow it. With the huge difference in size, he caught up with the girl's playful figure in just a few steps, grabbed her waist with his big hand, and pulled her back.

Suddenly, their burning bodies pressed together, and the air seemed to heat up a bit more.

Xu Nian froze, opened her mouth, but found herself inexplicably thirsty.

Gu Zhan also paused subconsciously for a moment, then parted his thin lips slightly, "I've known you for so long, Xu Nian."

He closed his eyes, his thoughts wandering.

Hearing Gu Zhan say this, Xu Nian's thoughts instantly flew back to the past.

She had just transmigrated here, and was unfamiliar with the place and the people. The first time she almost lost her life was because of Gu Zhan.

Deep in the forest, he looked at her with a menacing expression, holding her arm and questioning her about the sorcery she had used.

To cover her tracks, Xu Nian lied and barely managed to survive.

But now everything has changed.

On several occasions before, the two of them fought side by side, becoming each other's support during this turbulent time of famine.

Inside the hot spring, he smiled gently as he wrapped his arms around her waist and reminisced about the past.

Xu Nian suddenly felt a sense of loss, realizing that things had changed.

The former Gu Zhan was cold and aloof. The only time he interacted with me was during meals, when we would occasionally exchange greetings.

But now, the two are almost inseparable, making up for each other's shortcomings.

I can't believe so much time has passed...

Seeing Xu Nian deep in thought, Gu Zhan watched quietly, a hint of melancholy creeping onto his brow.

Gu Zhan had grown accustomed to having Xu Nian by his side, though he didn't know when it started.

She's a skilled cook, handling all ingredients with ease; she's gentle and kind, and incredibly charming to everyone; she...

Gu Zhan's mind was filled with Xu Nian's good points, and his memories of their time together were vivid in his mind.

However, as a great general, Gu Zhan was willing to travel all over the country. He had received letters urging him to leave, but he simply ignored them and that's why he didn't leave.

But how long can all this last?

At this moment, Xu Nian also snapped out of her memories and suddenly realized that the two of them seemed to be too ambiguous.

She subtly withdrew from Gu Zhan's embrace, pursed her lips, and ultimately said nothing.

Gu Zhan realized that his actions were inappropriate and smiled apologetically, "I'm sorry."

Xu Nian shook her head and remained silent.

She had little experience interacting with men and acted entirely according to her own desires.

Being with Gu Zhan always gave her a strange sense of security, so she was willing to spend time with him.

Look at the streamer's lovesick face!

[Ahem, the person upstairs, quickly take that down, or the streamer might ban you!]

What young girl doesn't dream of love?

Xu Nian was lost in her memories and didn't see the comments teasing her; otherwise, it would have been another "bloodbath".

The two looked at each other in silence for a moment, until Gu Zhan finally broke the silence.

"Should we go out now?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian nodded blankly and walked out of the hot spring mechanically, her face still slightly flushed.

Watching the little girl's flustered figure, Gu Zhan couldn't help but frown.

Did I scare her just now...?