She is not someone who is content with the status quo and cannot only talk about feelings without considering the future. She needs to think about her career and future.

Su Er knew very well that she wasn't the one who would always be by his side.

Just like the step she herself took, she also needs to have the option to leave.

She thought that even if it meant ruining this moment of tenderness, she needed a guarantee that at least she could come and go as she pleased.

Jiang Siyan understood the meaning behind her words, and curled his lips slightly, unsure whether to call her naive or clear-headed.

He understood her concerns, but found the possibility she was considering both naive and laughable.

He is not someone who is indispensable to anyone.

Jiang Siyan nodded slightly and said, "Of course."

Her calm tone was like a breeze in a vast valley, gently brushing across the calm lake in her heart, creating a slight ripple.

Her features softened considerably, like a child who had received candy. She tugged at his sleeve and said, "Jiang Siyan, lower your head."

He did as he was told.

The spring breeze awakens at night, and the willow branches sway in the wind, along with the strands of hair hanging behind her ears.

A dream behind the curtain, a gentle spring breeze carrying tender feelings for ten miles.

Su Er stood on tiptoe and pressed her soft lips to his cheek for a kiss.

They are like petals falling silently into the water.

Jiang Siyan supported her lower back and didn't let go before leaving, asking, "When are you going back to Beicheng?"

"Saturday."

Have you booked your plane ticket?

She replied softly, "Not yet."

Jiang Siyan's nose brushed against her cheek, and his fingertips gently lifted her chin.

Su Er felt the dim light and shadow in front of her being blocked, and she fell into the long and deep fragrance of sandalwood.

Su Er tugged at his clothes, feeling a little unsteady, but still responded to his kiss.

The kiss ended, her lips tinged with a bewitching red.

Jiang Siyan gently stroked her brow with his thumb and chuckled softly.

He said, "I'll come pick you up then."

Su Er didn't ask when his trip would end or if he had stayed a few extra days specifically for her; she simply said, "Okay."

Jiang Siyan, inhaling her sweet fragrance, couldn't help but tempt her in a hoarse voice, "How about we don't go back tonight?"

Su Er snorted and pushed him away.

She skipped and hopped home, turning back to wave at him, "I'm going home!"

Jiang Siyan waved to her.

As the footsteps faded into the distance, Jiang Siyan casually lit a cigarette and walked back along the same path he had just taken.

He reached out and touched the spot where she had just kissed him; a faint, lingering fragrance of hers still remained.