"Do you think I'm ruthless?" Qin Wan asked the two of them.

In fact, her gaze was always on Gu Shaoyan, and Jiang Sinian's expression and answer were completely unimportant to her.

“No, it’s Qin Nuan who’s malicious. She’s tried to harm you several times. You were just protecting yourself.” Gu Shaoyan blurted out without thinking.

Jiang Sinian was silent for a moment, then softly hummed in agreement.

Seeing this, Qin Wan's lips curled into a smile. "Then... are you afraid of me?"

Qin Wan stared intently at Gu Shaoyan.

Their eyes met...

Looking at his reflection in Qin Wan's dark pupils, seeing that she was completely devoted to him, Gu Shaoyan felt a sharp tremor in his heart.

An indescribable feeling welled up in my heart.

[Gu Shaoyan's favorability increased by 2, current favorability is 94.]

"Won't."

"Never." Gu Shaoyan looked straight at Qin Wan as if making a promise, and said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Qin Wan smiled.

Seeing her smiling face, Gu Shaoyan was slightly taken aback.

She is really beautiful...

Many female celebrities in the entertainment industry are prettier than before the apocalypse.

This face, though unadorned, held his gaze captive.

He likes her!

I really, really like it!

In that instant, Gu Shaoyan suddenly became certain of the thought in his heart.

It's not about admiring strength.

It wasn't out of gratitude.

It's genuine liking, the kind of liking between a man and a woman!

Thinking of this, Gu Shaoyan's gaze gradually burned, and he made no attempt to hide his deep affection.

Qin Wan casually shifted her gaze to Jiang Sinian.

"Let's go, it's time to set off."

Qin Wan's averting gaze caused Gu Shaoyan's mood to plummet instantly...

Taking advantage of Jiang Sinian's momentary lapse in attention, Gu Shaoyan quickly stepped to Qin Wan's side.

He first gave Jiang Sinian a sly glare, then, taking advantage of Qin Wan's unpreparedness, he secretly extended a finger and hooked it around Qin Wan's little finger.

The moment their skin touched, Qin Wan paused, and when she looked over, Gu Shaoyan's face was full of innocence.

Qin Wan: "..."

"What's wrong?" Gu Shaoyan pretended to be stupid.

Qin Wan's lips twitched almost imperceptibly. She glanced at Jiang Sinian behind her, whose face was full of complicated emotions. She sighed inwardly and didn't expose Gu Shaoyan.

Seeing Qin Wan's cooperation, Gu Shaoyan's heart suddenly raced.

She didn't shake off his hand!

She didn't reject him!

Sure enough, she's interested in him too, isn't she?

As he pondered, a hint of surprise appeared in Gu Shaoyan's eyes, and his thin lips involuntarily curved upwards...

[Gu Shaoyan's favorability increased by 2, current favorability is 96.]

After getting in the car, Gu Shaoyan pulled Qin Wan to sit in the back seat first, leaving Jiang Sinian the driver's seat, leaving him with no choice.

Jiang Sinian's gaze swept over and met Gu Shaoyan's smug black eyes, and the corner of his mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

In the end, Jiang Sinian did not speak and silently got into the driver's seat.

Under Qin Wan's questioning gaze, Gu Shaoyan suddenly took out an exquisite gift box from his pocket and handed it to her.

"What's this?"

Qin Wan was taken aback.

"Cough cough..."

"Didn't I ask you for a bunch of things yesterday?"

"It's a treasure I kept before the apocalypse..."

As he spoke, a hint of unease appeared on Gu Shaoyan's face.

Seeing that Qin Wan hadn't made a move for a long time, he became anxious and shoved the gift box into Qin Wan's arms.

"Open it and take a look..."

"See if you like it."

"If you don't like it, I'll send you other styles or designs later..."

Thinking of the scene yesterday when Gu Shaoyan mysteriously asked her for the safe, Qin Wan smiled.

As the gift box was opened, a delicate diamond dagger came into Qin Wan's view, leaving her stunned for a moment...

The dagger's appearance was quite to Gu Shaoyan's liking: it was adorned with dazzling diamonds, exquisitely crafted, and very beautiful.

But the dagger...

Gemstone Dagger...

"Why did you think of giving me this?" Qin Wan asked Gu Shaoyan with a complicated expression.

Gu Shaoyan looked at Qin Wan with a complicated expression and explained, "I've been thinking about what to give you..."

"But most of my collection consists of flashy but impractical jewelry and diamonds, which look good but are not useful."

"You're not as obsessed with looks as I am."

"You see, your usual outfits are all very nice, but they are mainly simple and comfortable."

"Giving a gift will definitely be based on your needs..."

"After careful consideration, I still think this diamond dagger is the most suitable."

"The dagger is practical; it can be used to defend yourself and fight off enemies, meeting your needs."

"The diamond case is beautiful, delicate, and small, which suits my aesthetic as the gift-giver..."

"Thank you." Qin Wan accepted the gift with a smile.

Jiang Sinian: "..."

Having witnessed the whole thing, Jiang Sinian's lips twitched involuntarily.

Seeing Jiang Sinian's reaction, Gu Shaoyan suddenly narrowed his eyes.

Then, the moment Qin Wan put the dagger into her spatial storage, Gu Shaoyan suddenly looked at her with expectant eyes.

"So... should I give you a return gift?"

A return gift?

Qin Wan was taken aback.

Do you have to give a gift in return?

Seeing Qin Wan lost in thought, Gu Shaoyan immediately started talking to himself.

Can I choose my own return gift?

Upon hearing this, Qin Wan looked at him with a complicated expression, "What do you want?"

In that instant, Gu Shaoyan's gaze was intense, and his tone was more resolute than ever before.

"you!"

"I like you!"

I want to pursue you!

"May I?"

He asked cautiously, but his expression and tone were very firm, and his dark pupils reflected only her.

Gu Shaoyan stared at her expectantly, not blinking, afraid of missing even the slightest change in her emotions.

As Gu Shaoyan finished speaking, an eerie silence fell over the car.

Qin Wan didn't answer, and Jiang Sinian, who was driving, subconsciously slowed his breathing, afraid of disturbing the two of them.

Their eyes met...

Seeing the unease in Gu Shaoyan's eyes, Qin Wan suddenly smiled and said, "I'll take the dagger."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoyan was taken aback.

Will you accept the dagger?

Does she mean she agreed to his proposal?

She accepted the jeweled dagger he gave her and promised to reciprocate with a gift...

Thinking of this, Gu Shaoyan couldn't help but feel overjoyed!

In his excitement, Gu Shaoyan forgot his "step-by-step" plan and ideas, and subconsciously grabbed Qin Wan's hand, his face full of excitement and joy.

"Qin Wan, I like you!"

I really, really like it!

"I hope you can believe me."

"Don't worry, I will definitely do my best."

"I will protect you well, so that even in the apocalypse, you can experience unprecedented happiness!"

"I, Gu Shaoyan, swear to God!"

As he spoke, Gu Shaoyan actually raised his palm, five fingers pointing to the sky...

So childish and cute...

Qin Wan's eyebrows were curved, and the corners of her mouth were slightly upturned.

[Gu Shaoyan's favorability increased by 4, current favorability 100. Congratulations, host, on completing the mission.]

Jiang Sinian glanced at this scene in the rearview mirror, a barely perceptible hint of envy appearing in his eyes...