His long, silent forehead pressed against hers, his gaze dark, his Adam's apple bobbing, igniting a heartstring he had been trying to hold back.

Su Miao's breathing was erratic, and her ears and neck were flushed.

"What? You want to run away after you're done using me?" Chen Changji's voice was hoarse.

He slightly raised his hand and gently stroked her earlobe with his fingertips.

Su Miao's breathing stopped.

Looking at her like this, Shen Changji's eyes sparkled with laughter, and his hot breath brushed against her ear.

He knew she was there from the moment she stood at the door.

He was well aware of Su Miao's little scheme.

But the more she acted like that in front of Liu Jiaojiao, the more it confirmed his suspicions.

A tingling sensation surged into Su Miao's ears, spreading to her rapidly beating heart.

"I...I don't understand what you're saying." Su Miao's breathing was still a little erratic.

"Does he/she genuinely not understand, or is he/she pretending not to understand?"

Chen Changji deliberately relaxed his voice, making it sound somewhat languid.

Su Miao knew it... he did it on purpose!

"Um?"

The "hmm" at the end was deliberately drawn out, the tone excessively seductive and alluring.

Su Miao began to regret what she had just said.

He seemed perfectly ordinary, with nothing special about him, yet he could easily make her feel utterly powerless.

That burning gaze seemed to be igniting a flame within her once calm heart, the fire growing ever more intense, leaving her with no way to escape.

"Dr. Su, we've arrived."

His voice was deep and low, his eyes filled with restraint and forbearance.

She had no choice but to accept, and Shen Changji lifted her down from the carriage.

Because they couldn't wait, they chose the nearest mansion.

Just now, seeing the little woman's obedient appearance at Liu Jiaojiao's place, he was already moved to tears.

Now, it's even less likely that we'll let her go.

As soon as he entered the room, Shen Changji pressed her down and kissed her, his palms lingering on her back, much more unrestrained than before.

Time and again, it drew her in, until she was completely drowned in the warm current.

...

On the other side, Liu Jiaojiao slumped to the ground, her face full of displeasure.

Cui'er, standing beside her, trembled and dared not utter a word.

Liu Jiaojiao could never forget Su Miao's smug look just now!

Little bitch!

If it weren't for Su Miao... Shen Lang would already be married to her!

The most important thing is that Shen Changji is still protecting this despicable person. Why should he?

"Cui'er, what do you think would happen if she didn't have that face?"

Looking at her pale reflection in the mirror, Liu Jiaojiao smiled faintly, gripping a dagger tightly in her hand.

"No, Miss. If you do anything to her now, you will definitely displease General Shen, and then... things won't be so simple."

"So what do you think I should do?"

"For now... don't act rashly. Focus on recovering from your injuries. Then do some good deeds, at least let everyone know that you are alright and a kind-hearted person," Cui'er advised.

Upon hearing this, the hatred in Liu Jiaojiao's eyes gradually faded.

"yes……"

She shouldn't be too extreme for now.

Seeing that Liu Jiaojiao's emotions were gradually stabilizing, Cui'er quickly picked up the medicine from the side and said, "Miss, your health is the most important thing. As long as you're alive, you can always make a comeback!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Jiaojiao put down the dagger in her hand and turned to look at Cui'er.

There is some truth to this.

When Cui'er saw Liu Jiaojiao reach out for the medicine, she quickly lowered her eyes and handed it over with both hands.

While Liu Jiaojiao couldn't see, a dark glint flashed in Cui'er's eyes.

Only after serving Liu Jiaojiao until she had rested did Cui'er dare to take a deep breath as she stepped out the door.

...

Unable to bear Shen Changji's shamelessness, Su Miao sobbed and pounded his back.

It started raining outside without us noticing, but the sound of water inside the house was even louder than the rain outside.

"Su Miao, remember me well."

The man's wicked voice rang out again, and Su Miao subconsciously hugged his neck even tighter.

For a fleeting moment, Su Miao felt as if her soul was about to leave her body.

As dawn broke, the man packed his things and carried her away from the private residence.

Su Miao couldn't stay awake any longer; her eyelids were so heavy that she buried herself in Shen Changji's arms and fell asleep immediately.

As soon as she touched her familiar bed, Su Miao felt even sleepier.

After settling her in, Shen Changji prepared to pull the blanket over her.

But in that instant, his deep, dark eyes fixed on one spot—

Su Miao was jolted awake, and the area that had been suffering was now in torment.

For a fleeting moment, she really wanted to beat the man in front of her to death!

...

Mo Lin learned about what happened last night, and also learned that Liu Taipu had fallen into the pit late at night and was not rescued until almost dawn.

Su Miao had told him before that Shen Changji's behavior was a bit strange.

In the past few days, he connected Su Miao's words with Shen Changji's behavior and suddenly understood why Shen Changji was behaving abnormally.

Where is Miao'er now?

"Reporting to Master, Miss returned an hour ago."

Upon hearing this, Mo Lin put down the tea set in his hand, then changed his clothes and headed to Su Miao's residence.

He wasn't looking for Su Miao, but for Shen Changji.

Just then, shortly after he arrived, Shen Changji came out of Su Miao's room.

Mo Lin knew immediately what Shen Changji had done.

He couldn't help but glance at Chen Changji.

Whether in terms of appearance or ability, Chen Changji is quite good.

However... matters of the heart ultimately depend on both parties.

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