The shadows of the trees cast long shadows, and he hadn't yet noticed her presence. Similarly, Shen Tangning couldn't see his expression.
But she guessed that his expression at that moment must have been somewhat nonchalant and carefree, but his eyes were very serious.
With the last cicada safely collected and the bag tied tightly, Chi Yan silently breathed a sigh of relief.
It has to be said, it's quite a physically demanding job.
After a busy day, and still having to catch cicadas in the middle of the night, his eyes showed signs of fatigue, and he slightly curled his lips, but fortunately it wasn't all for nothing.
He nimbly jumped down from the tree, and just as he regained his footing, he suddenly heard a familiar voice behind him:
"Pool Banquet".
He froze, then slowly turned around.
Their eyes met, and Shen Tangning stood by the window, not knowing how long she had been standing there.
She wore only a white undergarment, her hair draped over her shoulders, her expression cooler than the moonlight, yet her gaze was gentle, like a babbling brook under the moonlight.
Chi Yan stood there awkwardly for a moment, then braced herself and stepped forward, instinctively hiding the bag behind her back: "Did I wake you up?"
She shook her head, feigning ignorance: "What were you doing just now?"
He casually made up a lie: "Maybe... it's for moon viewing."
The incessant chirping of cicadas in my pocket was particularly jarring at this moment, sounding almost like they were straining to their limits.
Shen Tangjing looked at him quietly, and saw that his ears were slowly turning red and his expression was becoming embarrassed. She curled up her lips and said, "Lower your head a little."
Chi Yan was wishing he could disappear into a hole when he heard this, and he was taken aback, but he obediently lowered his head.
She raised her arm, plucked a leaf from his hair, and held it to his face. He was a little slow to react, and after a beat, he said, "Thank you."
Looking at his dazed expression, Shen Tangning almost couldn't help but say in a calm tone, "Don't do that next time, it looks really silly."
She's not usually that delicate.
He's busy during the day, and even when he gets home, he can't rest at night. If you didn't know better, you'd really think a shrew lived in his house.
Chi Yan touched his nose, having misunderstood her meaning upon hearing this, and wondered if she was angry again.
Shen Tangning suddenly stood on tiptoe, cupped his chin, and gave him a light, fleeting kiss.
The fleeting warmth of her body was gone by the time Chi Yan realized what was happening; she had already pulled away. However, this did not stop his eyes from suddenly lighting up as he stared at her expectantly.
Is this a sign of reconciliation?
So, he doesn't have to sleep in the study tonight?!
Heaven has truly been kind to him! Even a casual act has brought him unexpected joy!
Before Chi Yan could even get excited, she gently curved her eyebrows at him, then lowered her gaze as if to avoid him: "Go to sleep early."
Then, with a "snap," the window was slammed shut.
"..."
Chi Yan stared at the tightly closed window and tentatively pushed it open—
Very good, it's been secured from the inside, leaving him no chance to take advantage.
He stared at it for a long time, unable to come back to his senses.
Realizing what was happening, Chi Yan touched his lips, almost laughing in exasperation.
What's the meaning?
Was he being teased?
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