Lu You's lips were soft and warm, carrying the aftertaste of alcohol and sweetness, which instantly surged through his body like an electric current.
He had only intended to try it briefly, but this short contact seemed to ignite something.
Just as he was about to back away, Lu You suddenly raised her arm, hooked it around his neck, and tilted her head back slightly to deepen the kiss.
Her response was proactive and enthusiastic.
Cheng Zhou felt a sudden jolt in his mind, and his last shred of reason completely crumbled.
His hands involuntarily wrapped around Lu You's waist, pulling her closer into his embrace, and he took the initiative, kissing her deeply.
This kiss was filled with the hazy intoxication of alcohol and the unspoken testing and longing between them.
Between their intertwined lips and teeth lay long-suppressed emotions.
The green light turned on and off, and the headlights of the cars behind flashed.
The sound of a horn could be faintly heard, but the two people inside the carriage seemed oblivious to the world, immersed in this sudden yet long-awaited kiss.
They didn't know how much time had passed, until they were both a little out of breath before they slowly separated.
Cheng Zhou looked at Lu You in his arms.
Her cheeks were flushed, her eyes sparkling, and Lu You, slightly out of breath, had a dreamy look in her eyes, glistening with the moisture from her kiss, making her exceptionally alluring.
He spoke in a hoarse voice, with a hint of uncertainty.
"You...aren't drunk?"
Lu You blinked.
A sly, triumphant smile curled at the corner of his lips, like a kitten that had successfully stolen some fish.
"Guess?" she said softly, her tone clearly teasing.
Cheng Zhou immediately understood.
She wasn't drunk to the point of being unconscious at all.
Those drunken confessions, and that kiss...
Cheng Zhou looked at her smiling eyes, shook his head helplessly, and gently flicked her nose.
"Little liar."
His tone was full of doting affection, as if he were more mature and older than Lu You.
Lu You smiled and leaned back on his shoulder, this time leaning on it while fully conscious.
"Young Master Cheng, I'm a little sleepy."
Her voice carried a hint of coquettishness.
Cheng Zhou took a deep breath, suppressing the renewed surge of emotion in his heart, and urged the driver to hurry home.
This time, the atmosphere inside the carriage was completely different.
Although it remained quiet, a sweet and intimate atmosphere permeated the air.
...
The car drove smoothly into the underground parking lot of the Chengzhou Apartment.
He unbuckled his seatbelt and turned to look at Lu You, who seemed to be asleep again.
"arrive."
He said softly.
Lu You mumbled an "Mmm" in a daze, but didn't move.
Cheng Zhou felt his heart melt at the sight of her so dependent.
He got out of the car, walked around to Lu You's side, opened the car door, and carefully bent down to lift her out horizontally.
Lu You naturally stretched out her arms and wrapped them around his neck, burying her face in his firm chest, listening to his strong and slightly rapid heartbeat, and the corners of her mouth quietly turned up in the darkness.
Cheng Zhou carried her steadily toward the elevator, unlocked the door with his fingerprint, and entered the apartment.
He gently placed her on the soft sofa in the living room. "Are you feeling unwell?"
He crouched down to be at eye level with Lu You, speaking gently.
Lu You shook her head.
His eyes were still a little dazed.
"I want to drink water..." she whispered.
"Okay, wait a moment." Cheng Zhou immediately got up and went to the kitchen to pour her some water.
He carefully prepared a cup of warm honey water, brought it over, and held it to her lips.
"Drink slowly."
He held the bottom of the cup with one hand and supported Lu You's back with the other, watching her sip the drink.
Under the light, her eyelashes drooped down, like two rows of obedient little brushes.
After Lu You finished drinking the water, Cheng Zhou took the cup, put it down, and then naturally squatted down.
I helped her take off her high heels.
Her ankles were slender, her skin fair, and they felt warm and smooth to the touch.
Cheng Zhou moved very gently, afraid of hurting her. After taking off her shoes, he gently rubbed her slightly red heels with his palm.
Lu You felt the warmth and gentle pressure of his fingertips, and her heart felt warm and full, as if it had been soaked in warm water.
She had always thought Cheng Zhou was a somewhat immature man, but she never expected him to be so thoughtful and considerate when taking care of people.
After Cheng Zhou finished doing all this, he went to the bedroom and got a thin air-conditioning blanket, carefully covered her with it, and tucked the corners in.
"Go to sleep."
Cheng Zhou stroked her hair, his voice low and gentle, "I'm right here."
Lu You closed her eyes.
She gave a soft "hmm".
Cheng Zhou saw that she seemed to be fast asleep, then got up and stretched his slightly numb legs.
He felt he still smelled of alcohol and restaurant fumes, so he picked up a change of clothes and tiptoed into the bathroom.
Soon, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.
The moment the sound of water was heard.
Lu You, who should have been fast asleep on the sofa, quietly opened her eyes.
Those eyes were clear and lucid, without a trace of drunkenness.
Listening to the sound of water coming from the bathroom, she revealed a sweet smile of triumph.
Lu You gently pulled the blanket up to cover half of her face, revealing only her smiling eyes. Recalling the sudden kiss in the car and his meticulous care just now, her heart felt like a honey pot had been overturned, so sweet it was almost overflowing.
She wasn't actually that drunk.
At least she was conscious when Cheng Zhou kissed her.
She was conscious while he was taking care of her.
It feels so good to be carefully protected by him.
Lu You turned over, hugging the blanket that still carried his scent, and listened to the sound of water coming from the bathroom. She felt that the apartment, which was originally a bit cold, was now filled with a reassuring warmth.
She closed her eyes, and this time, she truly felt sweetness and peace, and fell into a deep sleep.
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