Chapter 94 "I'm afraid you won't want me anymore."...
At that moment, Yu Shuling's heart almost stopped.
Young and beautiful people never lack suitors in any circle, let alone in the glamorous world of the entertainment industry. Yu Shuling was no longer a naive girl who had never tasted love, but You Jingzhou's pure and tender touch far surpassed any flirting, making her ears burn with desire.
You Jingzhou, who was clearly the one who took the initiative to flirt, quickly withdrew his hand after touching her, and looked straight ahead with the same embarrassment. From then on, he drove single-mindedly, like a dutiful driver, and took her to her residence.
"goodbye."
He got out first and opened the car door for Yu Shuling. Yu Shuling was wearing a pair of beautiful herringbone-colored high heels today, smooth and beautiful like solidified jade, revealing her insteps, the ribbon-like heels adding to the exquisite design. But beauty comes at the cost of reduced comfort; she slowed her pace, and although she didn't turn around, she could feel the burning gaze behind her.
You Jingzhou rarely looked at her with such direct appreciation; most of the time, his gaze was subtle and lingering.
Perhaps because of her conversation with Xiao Lin, or perhaps because of her vulnerability when she was on the verge of tears, Yu Shuling could clearly sense that You Jingzhou's emotions were fluctuating tonight. He was no longer carefully hiding his feelings as before, but rather showing a stronger determination to find out her thoughts.
As she hesitated whether to slow down, she had already reached the tenth step. The vast expanse of white snow covered the stone steps, leaving shallow footprints with each step. The wind came from all directions, and her exposed skin was cold, but soon, a thick down jacket covered her completely.
"Yu Shuling!"
You Jingzhou scrambled up the steps as fast as he could, taking three steps at a time. After three scrambles, he was quickly standing on the step below her. The height of the steps and the heels compensated for the difference in their heads. He was wearing a shirt and sweater underneath, and his down jacket was warmed by the unique body heat of a young man, along with a refreshing, faint woody scent.
He had such gentle eyes that his gaze alone was enough to melt away any ice. Even before You Jingzhou had spoken, Yu Shuling felt her heart begin to race for the first time in such close proximity. The tall man opened his arms and suddenly pulled her close through his down jacket, then before Yu Shuling could react, she was lifted up in his arms.
You Jingzhou exercises regularly, and even while carrying a not-so-small adult in his arms, he still walks quickly and steadily. He presses the elevator button, and the floor is gradually ascending.
The apartment building with the elevator was a single-sided, private space, so there was no need to worry about being discovered. But when they arrived at the door, Yu Shuling was put down, still smelling of his men's cologne.
The front door had a combination lock. You Jingzhou took off her down jacket and obediently turned his back as Yu Shuling entered the first combination. Yu Shuling chuckled, opened the door, turned on the light, and beckoned to him in the bright light.
"Come in and have a seat."
Yu Shuling's private apartment wasn't very big, a 100-square-meter space with two bedrooms and a living room. There was also a small room that was originally a study, which had been converted into a composition room, filled with various musical instruments and sheet music, as well as a dedicated CD player. There were no men's slippers in the entryway, so she just casually took off a pair of disposable slippers and put them on. The living room looked clean and tidy, and there was a lucky cat sitting on the coffee table, waving its paws tirelessly.
As soon as You Jingzhou sat down on the sofa, Yu Shuling poured him a glass of warm water, mixed it with honey, and added some jasmine buds. The water was stirred with a spoon and slowly dissolved.
"It smells so good."
You Jingzhou's voice was gentle and calm, yet it was like a clingy big dog, watching her move back and forth between the kitchen, living room, and dining room. Until Yu Shuling sat down next to him, before she could even get close, she was blocked by his strong arm.
Yu Shuling had just finished washing the strawberries and was carrying a small colander when he suddenly pulled her into his arms. You Jingzhou's embrace was warm, but he was fully awake. He simply rested his chin on her neck, his hands loosely embracing her, letting her sit on his lap. For a moment, he could even smell the lingering Darjeeling tea scent on Yu Shuling's neck.
Perfect for a chilly winter night.
From the moment he picked her up, Yu Shuling didn't stop him, tacitly approving of this unique form of intimacy. She was already used to You Jingzhou's silent presence beside her; the unspoken ambiguity was suddenly revealed, like honey being poured into plain water and thickened, its sweet flavor settling in without needing to be stirred.
The room wasn't air-conditioned, and the boy's body temperature felt like a built-in furnace, warming her snuggled in his arms. Yu Shuling hadn't removed her makeup yet, and without turning around, her cheeks involuntarily flushed.
"What's wrong? Why are you being so clingy all of a sudden today?"
You Jingzhou rested his head on the fabric of her clothes, greedily yet restrainedly inhaling the scent emanating from her. He slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then said:
"I'm afraid you won't want me anymore."
The atmosphere between Yu Shuling and Xiao Lin made him feel both close and distant, even though he was physically near them. All the love, hate, anger, and tenderness belonged to those two people's exclusive memories, inaccessible to outsiders and irrelevant to him. He could only listen to their conversation in a daze, listening to their mysterious and distant, dreamlike memories, yet not a script, but vividly unfolding before his eyes.
At that moment, You Jingzhou, who had always thought he could wait patiently, suddenly felt a little sad.
An unfamiliar surge of jealousy suddenly welled up, almost overwhelming him.
In the past, when he saw Yu Shuling interacting with other boys, he would feel a little jealous, but working in the entertainment industry meant he couldn't avoid these things, including normal social interactions, so he would just think about it for a moment and then move on. But the unique atmosphere between the two of them stirred up a rare and intense unease and jealousy in You Jingzhou.
He lowered his eyes, feeling the long-awaited warmth brush against his face, yet he restrained himself from pulling his arms too tight. Though passionate, he remained clear-headed; infatuated, yet composed. He had so many questions for Yu Shuling: about her "past life," about the "Great Jing Dynasty," and so many other questions he was curious about.
"What do you want to ask me?"
But in the end, Yu Shuling took the initiative to ask the question. His previous avoidance came to an abrupt end the moment he opened up. As someone who had been wandering outside, he had finally received the official permission stamped by the invitation to step into the territory she had never opened to anyone else.
There was no further intimacy, but it was in itself an invitation to intimacy, more tender than physical contact. At that moment, You Jingzhou could barely suppress the corners of his mouth from turning up.
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