Chapter 96 "Destined".
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"You drew lots so many times, how come they didn't kick you out?"
Song Shiyi nestled in He Jinzhao's arms, looked up at him, and exclaimed in amazement.
He Jinzhao unconsciously stroked the ends of her hair, finding the memory of that time somewhat amusing, and suppressed a laugh.
"After all, I donated incense to them for a year. Even if they are monks who have renounced worldly desires, they should at least treat me, a generous benefactor, better, right?"
Song Shiyi thought for a moment, "That's true."
She was still somewhat surprised, "I never imagined that person was you back then."
She looked at He Jinzhao now, and he was completely different from the person she had met back then.
The current He Jinzhao is arrogant, carefree, gentle and steady.
The man she had met before was cold and arrogant; even though she couldn't see his face clearly, she could tell how bad his expression was when she bumped into him.
The irritability and coldness I felt were almost overflowing from my body.
She was feeling very nervous as she typed that.
I'm afraid of encountering someone who's not easy to mess with.
Fortunately, he only looks fierce; he's actually quite gentle.
He Jinzhao lowered his head, raised an eyebrow, and said, "So do you know what I was thinking when I opened the door and saw you?"
Song Shiyi asked curiously, "What?"
He Jinzhao stared intently at her, his lips slightly upturned, his voice tinged with a lazy huskiness, the deep tone particularly alluring in the quiet night.
It was destined.
Every word made one's ears burn and heart race.
His lips curled into an unrestrained smile, and his eyes seemed to blaze with a wildfire of domineering brilliance.
Confident, flamboyant, and full of vigor.
So what if he doesn't get the best fortune?
So what if he's a latecomer?
So what if he gets rejected?
It is precisely because he has the ability to overcome these challenges that God would bestow these trials upon him.
See, hasn't he gotten what he wanted now?
As Song Shiyi looked at him, for a moment, she seemed to see He Jinzhao in his youth.
In front of her, he always appears free and easy, unrestrained yet not reckless, enthusiastic and sincere.
He was dazzling at that time.
Years later, she finally saw the light that belonged to him.
Song Shiyi suddenly got up from his arms, wrapped her arms around his neck, buried her face in his neck and rubbed against him gently, her movements full of dependence.
He Jinzhao naturally pulled the person into his arms, somewhat puzzled, and tilted his head to ask in a low voice, "Sleepy?"
Song Shiyi shook his head, and the fluffy top of his hair brushed against his neck, bringing a slight tingling sensation.
The two were pressed close together; the girl's body was so soft it seemed boneless, nestled in his arms, warm and soft, making her irresistible.
A muffled voice came from under her chin, carrying a hint of coquetry.
"No, I just wanted to hug you."
Song Shiyi was actually a little sad. She didn't know that He Jinzhao had actually started liking her back then.
It was just an accident, yet he remembered me for so long.
Even when they met again later, he didn't bring up the incident to try and get her attention.
Instead, he quietly took care of her, making her feel comfortable without offending her.
He was like a gentle rain, quietly seeping into her life without a sound.
Yet it left a profound mark on her youth.
She wondered if he would feel sad when she focused all her attention on another person.
Unrequited love is painful, and she feels heartbroken.
Song Shiyi looked up, her eyes a little red. Not wanting her emotions to affect him, she deliberately joked, "So, you fell in love with me at first sight?"
He Jinzhao patted her back lightly, his voice tinged with amusement, and nodded in acknowledgment, "Mhm."
"But don't they all say that love at first sight is lust at first sight?"
He Jinzhao glanced at her and said lazily, "I don't deny it."
"But for me, I only like people I like, because I won't spend a long time with a girl I'm not attracted to and develop feelings for her."
Song Shiyi asked, puzzled, "But aren't feelings cultivated gradually?"
"Yes, you're right."
"I just feel that when you spend too much time together, it becomes hard to tell whether it's love or just habit."
"The most magical thing about love is that you don't know why you can meet her in the vast sea of people and fall in love in an instant."
"Unable to control oneself."
After He Jinzhao finished speaking, Song Shiyi fell silent.
Isn't that describing her?
Having grown up with Shen Yanci since childhood, she mistakenly believed that she liked him. Coupled with the matchmaking efforts of both sets of parents and his favoritism, it was easy for her to develop misconceptions.
To be honest, when I first met He Jinzhao, I did have a feeling of ethereal emptiness.
When I learned that he knew sign language, I couldn't help but take a few more glances at him.
We maintained a relationship that was neither too familiar nor too unfamiliar, and I felt inexplicably relaxed when we were together.
Did she already feel differently about He Jinchao back then?
Hmm... I'm completely baffled.
Seeing that she was silent, He Jinzhao assumed she was overthinking things. He gently rubbed her cheek and chuckled softly, "This is just my own thought."
"After all, everyone's thoughts are different, whether it's love at first sight or lust at first sight."
"I have no principles when it comes to you; attraction is everything."
Song Shiyi looked at him for a few seconds, then suddenly leaned forward and kissed him.
Her ears were flushed, and she whispered, "Even though I don't understand, when I'm with you, I just want to stick close to you, and I want to do this to you..."
For an introverted person, it is truly remarkable that she can express her inner thoughts so frankly.
If He Jinzhao hadn't expressed his love so passionately and flamboyantly, she wouldn't have said such bold words.
It's sticky and a little cheesy.
After Song Shiyi finished speaking, her face turned noticeably red. She lowered her head, feeling nervous and uneasy.
She was afraid that He Jinzhao would find her clingy and that it would make him feel like he had no freedom.
After all, she had seen many examples online of girlfriends being too clingy, causing their boyfriends to feel suffocated and eventually break up with them.
She was a little scared that she and He Jinzhao would end up like that.
Little did anyone know, He Jinzhao was so happy he was practically squealing like a groundhog.
He was a person with a strong desire to express himself, especially after finally getting together with the person he had a crush on; he wished he could be with her 24/7.
But he was afraid that Song Shiyi would find him annoying, so he kept restraining himself.
But now!!
What did he hear?!
His darling actually said that she likes to be close to him and wants to kiss him?
Who can understand the exhilaration I feel right now?
Forget it, I can't explain it to you single guys.
He Jinzhao coughed lightly, touched the spot where Song Shiyi had kissed him earlier, still feeling a little unsatisfied.
"It's only natural to date a handsome guy."
Even though she could barely suppress her smile, she still stubbornly remained aloof.
Song Shiyi blinked. "So, do you like it?"
He Jinzhao's gaze fell on her slightly parted pink lips, and darkened a bit.
"If you like, can I kiss you again?"
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