Her busy figure and focused expression deeply attracted Zhou Si. He felt as if he was increasingly unable to see through this woman. She seemed to be hiding many secrets, making him want to explore them. This feeling made him curious and a little uneasy.
He watched Chen Xiaoru mix the herbs according to certain proportions, her movements so deft she'd done it often. Zhou Si wondered, "Is this woman really going to start a business? What is she planning to do?"
Chen Xiaoru noticed Zhou Si's gaze and her heartbeat quickened slightly. She raised her eyes, looked directly at him, and asked softly, "Zhou Si, do you think I'm... pretty?"
Zhou Si blurted out without any hesitation: "It looks good." His voice was low, with a hint of imperceptible tenderness.
Chen Xiaoru's heart trembled. She slowly stood up and approached Zhou Si step by step. As the distance between them grew closer, her voice became softer, with a hint of subtle charm: "So... do you like it?"
Zhou Si's Adam's apple rolled slightly. He could smell the faint fragrance emanating from Chen Xiaoru, mixed with the smell of medicinal herbs, which made him feel a little distracted. He didn't answer, but just looked at her quietly, his eyes deep.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Chen Xiaoru's heart beat faster. She reached out and gently stroked Zhou Si's cheek, her fingertips gently caressing his skin.
"Zhou Si," her voice was almost a whisper, "Speak."
Zhou Si's body stiffened slightly. He could feel the warmth of Chen Xiaoru's fingertips and the soft touch of her palm. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner restlessness.
"What... do you want to do?" Zhou Si's voice was a little hoarse.
Chen Xiaoru didn't answer. She just stood on tiptoe and gently kissed Zhou Si's lips, then quickly stepped back with a blush on her face.
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