Late at night, the moon rises above the willow branches.

Qin Wan lay in bed, fast asleep.

With a creak, the door opened.

His tall figure approached step by step, stopping at the bedside and staring intently at Qin Wan, who was sleeping peacefully on the bed.

Lu Huai's warm, slender fingertips gently touched her features...

From her eyebrows and eyes to her high, delicate, and elegant nose, and then to her round, full, and alluring red lips.

"Qin Wan..."

"Should I believe you or not..."

Lu Huai's low murmur rang out.

[Lu Huai's favorability increased by 5, current favorability is 90.]

Warm fingertips gently caressed her soft, rosy lips...

"Qin Wan..."

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Is it as I guessed?

"Should I...believe you?" Lu Huai's bewildered voice rang out.

As he murmured, Lu Huai gradually lowered his head and moved closer to her...

Get closer to her little by little...

Qin Wan was so close that she could clearly feel his hot breath spraying on her face.

"Qin Wan..."

"Can I really...trust you?"

Lu Huai's tone was full of unease, but his body language betrayed him as he slowly lowered his head to get closer to Qin Wan.

The moment the scalding touch landed on her lips, Qin Wan's heart raced wildly.

Before Lu Huai could react, a pair of slender hands silently wrapped around his neck, and warm, rosy lips responded to him little by little, cautiously...

Lu Huai froze...

Dark pupils contracted violently...

In that instant, his heart started pounding uncontrollably...

[Lu Huai's favorability increased by 10, current favorability is 100. Congratulations, host, on completing the mission.]

"I've never lied to you from beginning to end... haven't I?"

"So...why not try trusting me just this once?"

Even if it's just once...

As their lips met, Qin Wan's murmured words reached Lu Huai's ears, causing him to tremble involuntarily, his expression dazed, and a hint of confusion appearing in his eyes.

Do you...believe it?

Even if the brain is still struggling with fear, the perfect level of favorability has already said it all.

Lu Huai...believed it.

Just a kiss...

He believed it.

He believed in Qin Wan's feelings for him.

I believe Qin Wan likes him.

Even though the handcuffs had been removed, she willingly put them back on herself; wasn't that because she still cared for him?

Even if you are drugged and knocked unconscious by him, when you wake up you will find yourself in an unfamiliar environment with handcuffs, leg irons and chains.

But when she saw him, there was no fear or apprehension in her eyes.

Her first reaction was concern for him...

I care about him...

Qin Wan...

Qin Wan...

Lu Huai silently repeated her name in his heart over and over again, his burning gaze fixed on her, as if trying to etch her deep into his mind and imprint her in his heart.

He had seen all of her actions.

The reason I dare not admit it, dare not face it, is because I am afraid of being presumptuous.

Now that she's laid everything bare, why doesn't he try to believe her just this once?

Thinking of this, Lu Huai no longer suppressed his raging emotions. His large hands gripped Qin Wan's waist tightly, tightening his grip as if he wanted to press her deep into his arms, to merge her with his own flesh and blood...

Even though his kisses came on strong and passionately, so much so that she couldn't handle it, Qin Wan didn't resist. Instead, she chose to passively endure them and even tried her best to respond to him.

Upon realizing this, Lu Huai's eyes flushed red, and his expression became increasingly agitated and out of control.

Under Lu Huai's relentless attack, Qin Wan could only passively endure it, her body uncontrollably retreating... retreating continuously...

Until there is nowhere left to retreat.

The moment her body was knocked down, Qin Wan's pupils trembled slightly, and her body felt unnatural for a moment.

Sensing her unease, Lu Huai's kisses softened, and he tenderly pecked her red lips twice, soothing her gently.

"good."

"Don't be afraid."

"I won't bully you."

Qin Wan: "..." Would you believe me if I said I wasn't scared?

Qin Wan looked at Lu Huai with complicated emotions, her expression hesitant and unsure of what to say.

Lu Huai, however, only sensed her unease, and his kisses became even more gentle and cautious.

After realizing how much Lu Huai valued her, Qin Wan nervously clutched the hem of his clothes.

【……】hehe.

Everyone in this world might be afraid, but Qin Wan is the only woman who isn't!

Based on its understanding of Qin Wan, it knew that this woman was either putting on an act or was so excited that she wanted to tear Lu Huai's clothes off right there and then...

Lu Huai truly did what he said he would do.

He said he wouldn't bully Qin Wan, and he really didn't cross the line.

He had been entangled with her for a long time, whispering sweet nothings to her, but he had never truly crossed the line.

After realizing Lu Huai's respect and care for her, Qin Wan felt a sweet warmth mixed with an undeniable sense of regret...

Yes……

Pity……

So well-behaved.

We can't expect her to take the initiative, can we?

Qin Wan thought to herself, feeling utterly disappointed and depressed.

"Oh, right..."

How long do you plan to keep me locked up?

After their tender moment, Qin Wan suddenly looked up at Lu Huai and asked.

Lu Huai choked, meeting her earnest questioning face. He paused for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Do you want to go out?"

"It would be a lie to say I don't want to."

"But if you want to stay for a few more days, I can accept that too."

The longer she was locked up, the more time she could spend with him, enjoying their time together.

Lu Huai's long, warm fingertips gently caressed her fair and delicate face...

"What if... I want to keep you by my side forever?" Lu Huai murmured softly.

"Do you mean marriage?" Qin Wan suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Lu Huai was momentarily stunned.

marry?

He really hadn't thought of that...

They are both still in university and haven't graduated yet. He doesn't have a job, a stable income, a house, or a car...

Thinking of these things, He Liunian's image would uncontrollably appear in Lu Huai's mind.

He Liunian was several years older than him and Qin Wan. He was young and promising, owned a house and a car, had a high income, and was a skilled doctor.

It is said that He Liunian's medical skills are very famous in Jiangcheng.

Thinking of this, Lu Huai lowered his eyes, concealing the myriad thoughts swirling within them.

marry……

He is not worthy yet.

He is not worthy to marry her, not worthy to propose to her.

"Lu Huai?"

Why aren't you saying anything?

"Actually, I have no objection to marriage. It's just that we've only just started dating, and we haven't graduated yet..."

"Wait...Are you of legal marriage age?" Qin Wan suddenly asked Lu Huai.

Lu Huai: "..."

Lu Huai took several deep breaths, but ultimately couldn't resist and lowered his head to once again seal Qin Wan's chattering red lips with his own...

Then came another long and intense period of tenderness.

However, Lu Huai restrained himself and did not harm Qin Wan.

He will consider marriage, but he won't act on it immediately.

He will consider letting her out, but not now...

At least... we should wait until He Liunian goes abroad before we talk about it.

Only in this way can he feel at ease... only then can he be at peace...

Lost in thought, Lu Huai, for reasons unknown, suddenly opened his mouth and bit down hard on Qin Wan's neck...