"Sister-in-law." His voice was a little soft.
"Um?"
She seemed slightly tipsy, her fair cheeks flushed, and her dreamy eyes, illuminated by the flickering candlelight, seemed to hold the stars in the sky.
Chen Que's Adam's apple bobbed slightly.
He said softly, "I'll protect you from now on!"
"What did you say?" Li Yunyan tilted her head towards him, her voice soft, "I didn't hear you clearly."
Her sudden approach made Shen Que's heart skip a beat.
He suddenly clenched his fist.
Aside from that unexpected hug that day, this was the first time the two had been so close, and Shen Que could smell the sweet fragrance emanating from her again.
His Adam's apple bobbed wildly. Not wanting her to see his loss of composure, he said restrainedly, "Sister-in-law, I will definitely prepare well for the imperial examination. After I pass the exam, you won't have to suffer like this anymore!"
Li Yunyan chuckled and tapped his forehead with her finger. "You're so confident about things after high school?"
Feeling her breath on his face, Chen Que's hands moved faster than his mind, grabbing her hand that was on his forehead.
In an instant, he released the object as if electrocuted, his heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of his throat.
"Sister-in-law, I will definitely not let you down... your expectations of me!"
He placed his hands under the table, clenching them tightly, somewhat afraid to look at her.
Li Yunyan was completely unaware, resting her hand on her chin, still savoring what he had just said!
"very nice!"
She held up her little finger and smiled sweetly, "Then let's pinky swear! You can't go back on your word!"
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