Ni Sitian reached out and took his hand. His palm was broad, dry, and warm, which made her feel extremely at ease.
She raised her eyes and looked steadily at Xu Tingchuan, then squeezed his hand tightly.
"What's wrong?" Xu Tingchuan grasped her hand in return, his dark eyes gleaming with tenderness.
“In the two days since you left, I…” Ni Sitian pursed her lips, lowered her eyes, and swallowed nervously, “I… I’ve been thinking about you.”
A wave of joy washed over Xu Tingchuan's heart. He looked straight at Ni Sitian and held her hand even tighter.
Ni Sitian took a light breath, raised her eyes to meet his, and said earnestly, "I missed you."
Xu Tingchuan looked at her without saying a word for a long time.
After saying such blunt things, Ni Sitian felt a little embarrassed, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her eyes to avoid her gaze.
Suddenly, Xu Tingchuan leaned over, and before she could react, his lips were pressed against hers.
Her eyes widened as his kiss was domineering and forceful, engulfing her lips and teeth.
After a moment of surprised stunned silence, she raised a hand and gently placed it on his back, responding to his somewhat passionate kiss.
After a long and lingering kiss, Xu Tingchuan, slightly out of breath, rested his forehead against Ni Sitian's, gazing at her with tenderness in his dark eyes.
Ni Sitian was breathless from the kiss, her eyes glistening with tears as she took small breaths to calm the rise and fall of her chest.
"Say it again." Xu Tingchuan placed his hand on the side of her face, his thumb gently stroking her cheek, and murmured softly.
Ni Sitian felt embarrassed and looked away from him, keeping her mouth tightly shut.
Xu Tingchuan's fingers slid to her lips, which were as soft as cherry blossom petals, a pale pink that was very alluring.
"If you don't tell me, I'll kiss you again," Xu Tingchuan threatened in a low voice.
"If I told you, would you stop kissing me?" Ni Sitian snorted lightly, not falling for his trick.
Xu Tingchuan chuckled, pinched Ni Sitian's little nose, and said, "Mrs. Xu, congratulations on becoming smarter."
"Hmph, I'm naturally smart." Ni Sitian pouted and said with a touch of arrogance.
Xu Tingchuan thought she was so cute that he couldn't help but kiss her lips again.
This time, his kiss was light and gentle, tender and lingering.
Ni Sitian was blissfully intoxicated by his kiss, oblivious to the passage of time.
The door was suddenly opened, and Ni Sitian froze for a moment before quickly pushing Xu Tingchuan away.
Xu Tingchuan frowned, looking towards the door with some displeasure.
Standing at the door, Xiang Zhilan chuckled awkwardly, "I'm really sorry to have interrupted your good time."
Ni Sitian's face flushed red, and she covered her face and turned her head away in embarrassment.
Xu Tingchuan straightened up, looking completely calm, showing no embarrassment at being caught in the act. He glanced at Xiang Zhilan and said indifferently, "Knock before entering; it's a matter of courtesy."
"Yes, yes." Xiang Zhilan agreed verbally, but inwardly she was complaining. Who knew that the two of them would engage in such a tender and intimate scene in the hospital room without locking the door?
Xu Tingchuan didn't say anything more and prepared to leave the ward to get some fresh air, giving the two of them some space to chat.
As soon as he left, Xiang Zhilan became less reserved and walked to Ni Sitian's bedside, jokingly saying, "Wow, you're really something, still so intense even in a hospital bed. Looks like I was worrying for nothing."
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