In the afternoon, An Moxue had just seen her friends off when she heard the sound of a car at the door, followed by a knock.
A hint of surprise flashed through An Moxue's mind. Who would come looking for her at this time? There weren't many people who knew she had returned.
Thinking it to himself, he replied aloud, "Coming. Who is it?" and then went outside.
"It's me," Wu Sicheng replied from outside the door, carrying his things.
An Moxue opened the door and saw Wu Sicheng standing in front of her with a smile, carrying his things.
"Why are you here at this hour? Are you resting?" An Moxue closed the door, and the two of them walked inside.
Wu Sicheng took her hand and said, "I had some urgent business to take care of, so I managed to squeeze in a little time to come see you. What are you doing?"
"I was just about to rest when you knocked on the door. A friend came over for a short get-together this morning and just left."
He moved closer to her, took a deep breath near her lips, and asked, "Have you been drinking?"
"Hmm, not much, just beer."
And so, the two of them entered An Moxue's small living room. She originally wanted to pour him a glass of water, but he grabbed her hand and pulled her to the sofa next to him, where she sat down beside him.
She glared at him reproachfully and said, "Aren't you going to drink water?"
He held her hand with one hand and gently stroked it with the other. The two were close together. Wu Sicheng turned slightly to look at her. "I don't want to drink. Let's sit down and talk for a while. I won't be here for long."
He gazed intently at her, giving her the illusion that her was his whole world.
She paused for a moment, then said, "Okay. Go ahead, I'm listening."
Looking at her expression, he found it somewhat amusing. He felt that even the good weather outside couldn't match the good mood he felt after seeing her, so he laughed out loud.
"What are you laughing at?" For no reason at all, she glared at him again.
"Hahaha..." This time, she burst out laughing.
Annoyed by his unprovoked laughter, she asked, "What are you laughing at?" She pulled her hand away from his and clenched her fist, threatening him.
He ignored her threat, laughed until he was satisfied, then composed himself and said, "It's just that seeing you makes me happy, especially since it's just the two of us alone. It's a rare treat, so please smile, okay, Miss An?"
Seeing how serious he was, she smiled and said, "Okay."
He took her hand in his again and gently played with it. "Your hands are so soft, delicate and tender. They look like they've been pampered. They don't suit your profession at all. Did you use some secret formula? There aren't even any calluses on your palms."
“Hmm, it’s a family secret recipe. Why don’t you take care of your hands too?” An Moxue said, looking at his hands.
His hands have distinct knuckles, long fingers, and large palms; they are clearly hands full of strength.
Wu Sicheng said, "No! I'm a man, there's no need for that. You're different; it's better for girls to be more meticulous in everything. By the way, when are you going to class?"
"Next week."
The two were standing close together, and his breath hit her face as he spoke, making her feel uncomfortable, so she wanted to move back a little.
He noticed her movement, pulled her back, rested his head on her shoulder, and reached around her waist to pull her closer to him. They were now much closer. He asked, "What are you doing? Why are you so far away? Haven't you missed me in all this time?" His voice was much deeper and more magnetic, with a hint of seduction.
She looked at him suspiciously and said, "You're too close to me, it tickles."
He tightened his grip on her waist and asked, "You still haven't said whether you missed me or not?" As he spoke, he deliberately moved his head a little closer to hers.
An Moxue hesitated, wondering if she had drunk too much beer at noon and now that the alcohol was kicking in, why was it so hot?
Seeing that she didn't answer for a long time, he asked again, "Hmm?" His voice was still so seductive.
She replied almost unconsciously, "I've thought about it." After saying that, she felt her face getting even hotter.
He saw her expression and was even happier, but he didn't show it. He didn't want to scare away her rare shyness and wanted to watch her a little longer!
When you get back, you can savor the memories when you're alone.
"Mo Xue" (漠雪).
"Um?"
"I wish I could stay with you like this forever."
"What are you thinking about? Stop doing anything! A nap will make things go faster!"
"Yes, I'm quite content with this moment of warmth. By the way, was there any danger along the way?"
"No, didn't you ask yesterday?"
"Yesterday was practically like being watched, wasn't it? It's nothing like the two of us being comfortable in private."
"That's true. We must be self-disciplined and courteous."
"Is that so?"
What did you do at school?
"Morning exercises, morning self-study, cultural and political classes in the morning, theoretical classes and physical training in the afternoon, and self-study in the evening until 9 p.m. In addition, there are three meals a day."
"While I've been away, are there any fun things to do in Kyoto?"
"Nothing special, just the usual stuff, none of it concerns us."
The two snuggled together, talking about their daily lives, each mindfully avoiding asking about anything related to their tasks or work, creating a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Time flew by without them noticing. Wu Sicheng glanced at his watch again and said, "I have to leave in five minutes. Everything in this bag is for you, don't forget to eat. Also, have you seen the clothes I bought for you? Is anything too small?"
"I checked, the sizes are all correct, and the fit should be about right."
Have you tried them? Did you like any of them?
"After trying on two items, I realized that you seem to really like buying me red."
"Really? I didn't notice. When I bought it, I just thought it would look good on you; I didn't think much else. What, you don't like it?" He thought to himself, "That shouldn't be the case! She looks absolutely stunning in red."
"No."
He stood up, without letting go of her hand, and said, "It's almost time, I have to go. I'll come see you next time I'm off. Call me if you need anything, or you can come see me when you're off." With that, he took her hand and walked out.
Only when they reached the door did he reluctantly let go of her hand and whisper to her, "I wish I could put you in my pocket."
An Moxue chuckled and said, "Do you think I'm Thumbelina? That I can take you everywhere I go?"
Wu Sicheng joked, "Then I'd be like Mr. Thumb, you can take me wherever you go."
As he spoke, he walked towards the car parked at the door, took two steps back, turned around, and stepped back again, whispering to An Moxue, "Remember to miss me." Then he turned around and strode into the car.
As the car started, he mouthed to An Moxue, "I'll miss you when I get back."
An Moxue saw his lip movements, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up slightly. Only after the car had driven away did she turn around and enter the courtyard.
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