Chapter 598: Kiss (3)
"You are drinking from my teacup." Xie Jingxing reminded.
Shen Miao subconsciously lowered her head to take a look, and then she felt so embarrassed that she almost wanted to walk away. She suddenly felt that letting Xie Jingxing into the house tonight was indeed the biggest mistake she had made!
"Are you shy?" Xie Jingxing seemed to enjoy seeing her embarrassed look very much, and continued to move closer.
“It’s getting late,” Shen Miao said seriously, “Why aren’t you leaving yet?”
Xie Jingxing remained silent, staring at her for a moment. His gaze was sharp and penetrating, a gaze most ordinary people could barely withstand. Shen Miao forced herself to remain calm as she stared at him. After a moment, Xie Jingxing stood up and said, "Well, since you're shy, I won't bother you anymore." His ambiguous words stirred up a lot of thoughts, but Shen Miao's face stiffened instantly.
He walked to the window and Shen Miao stood up. Xie Jingxing opened the window and the cold wind from outside blew in through the window. Shen Miao shivered.
"It's cold outside, no need to see me off." Xie Jingxing said, "Thank you for taking me in. The tea is delicious and the snacks are great." His figure flashed and he was already in the yard outside the window.
Shen Miao walked over and planned to close the windows and doors, but she saw that in the snow and wind, the handsome and heroic young man in purple robe suddenly turned around as if he remembered something and smiled gently.
"By the way, she's cute when she's shy."
Shen Miao slammed the window shut with a “bang”.
She shouldn't have been so soft-hearted! This guy is so annoying!
After closing the window, Shen Miao returned to her bed and looked at the oil lamp by the bedside, which was so dim it was almost going out. However, her eyes were unusually bright and sparkling, like the finest pearls and gems, gleaming in the dark night.
She thought that in her previous life, Xie Jingxing's behavior would be considered an offense, and she could just shout "outrageous" and have him dragged out and beheaded. However, in this life, she was so amused that she was at a loss for words.
But why is it embarrassing?
In the flickering light, the man lowered his head slightly, and one could almost see each of his long eyelashes. His eyes were more moving and enchanting than the moonlight, and his lips were thin and slightly cold...
Shen Miao shuddered, suddenly coming to her senses. She rubbed her forehead, thinking that she had been too exhausted these past few days, so she had become obsessed. A man as handsome as Xie Jingxing would attract women, just like the top prostitute in a brothel. She tried to comfort herself, but it couldn't calm her unusual heartbeat. As she lay in bed, she didn't realize that the corners of her lips had unconsciously curled up slightly.
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The winters in Dingjing were exceptionally cold. Living at the foot of the emperor, even the common people, felt a sense of pride, feeling distinct from the ordinary people of the outer cities and demanding a certain degree of superiority. This was even more so for the high-ranking officials. Therefore, in winter, people rose late. With the exception of street vendors who rose early to set up stalls, ordinary people preferred to stay indoors for a bit longer in the warmth before going out.
It snowed heavily all night yesterday, and it was extremely cold outside. Fortunately, the snow stopped early this morning, so everyone was willing to go out. As it got later, more and more people appeared on the streets.
After a whole night of snow, the surface of Wanli Lake has completely frozen into hard ice. Old men who usually like to fish are unwilling to come now. For no other reason than that it is very difficult to dig a hole in such hard ice. It is better to wait until the weather is warmer before coming.
While Manli Lake may be missing its elderly anglers, it's home to a throng of playful children. The surface of the lake sparkles, and the children, wearing hard-soled boots or finding a piece of wood, chase and play across the ice. Most of these playful children are the children of street vendors. Their mothers scold them for soiling their new jackets and worry that the ice might break mid-flight. However, these playful children are too eager to obey their mothers, so groups of three or five would secretly grab a piece of wood and head to Manli Lake to play.
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