When Jiang Jinwang returned, he did not go to sleep immediately, but instead took out the medicine box from his luggage and changed Shen Zhiyi's dressing.
He removed the clothes from her shoulders.
I could see faint scabs on her fair and delicate back shoulder.
My heart skipped a beat.
She's almost better...
"It's a little itchy." Shen Zhiyi turned around to examine the wound. "Has it scabbed over?"
"Hmm." Jiang Jinwang lowered his eyes and gently wiped the red marks with a cotton swab dipped in medicinal wine.
"Once the scabs fall off, you'll be completely healed."
"We should be able to go into the water tomorrow."
Actually, even if we went into the water today, there wouldn't be any problem at all.
Shen Zhiyi smiled.
"Finally, I can soak in the hot springs."
She glanced at the small pond outside the balcony, "It looks so comforting there."
Although it was in the open air, the dense forest provided cover, and it was far away from the other villas, so no one would see them.
Hot spring water.
A gentle breeze in the mountains.
The sounds of insects chirping, birds singing, greenery, and breathtaking natural beauty all come into view.
A little wine.
It's so pleasant to think about.
However, the most important thing is...
Shen Zhiyi glanced sideways at Jiang Jinwang, who was diligently applying the medicine.
She bit her lip.
A blush of pink appeared on her cheeks.
"All done." Jiang Jinwang gently blew on the wound and covered it with gauze one last time.
I helped her straighten her clothes and put away her medicine.
She crawled under the covers.
I carefully held her and laid her down.
Shen Zhiyi rested her head on his arm, nestled in his embrace, and whispered, "Will I be unable to sleep well if I'm lying on top of you?"
Jiang Jinwang held her tightly.
I planted a kiss on the top of her head.
"I can't sleep well unless you hold me."
Shen Zhiyi blushed even more.
"Go to sleep."
The two closed their eyes, embraced, washed away all their fatigue, and drifted off to sleep together.
They took a nap at dusk.
When I woke up, it was just in time for dinner.
The hotel's restaurant is situated in a large rose garden, where romantic lighting, the fragrance of flowers, and the aroma of food linger together on the nose and lips.
Shen Zhiyi enjoyed it immensely.
During dinner, I couldn't resist drinking a bit more alcohol than usual.
Jiang Jinwang advised her to stop drinking.
"You're still injured, you can't drink this."
"Just a little bit, it's okay." She pouted. "Besides, it'll be fine soon."
"If I went into the water now, I shouldn't have any problems."
She was telling the truth.
Jiang Jinwang didn't want to ruin the romantic atmosphere, so he could only smile helplessly and let her be.
Suddenly, melodious music filled the restaurant.
The waiter came over and said:
"Sir, Madam, our garden ball is about to begin. Would you both be interested in joining us?"
"A ball?" Shen Zhiyi asked with great interest.
"Yes," the waiter said with a smile, "it's right in the middle of the lawn ahead."
"If you two are interested, you can relax after the meal."
"There's also a lucky draw."
"If you win our grand prize, your meal will be free, and you'll also get a bottle of wine and a late-night snack set meal."
Shen Zhiyi immediately pulled Jiang Jinwang to his feet.
"Then we'll go too."
Jiang Jinwang smiled and followed her, "Can you dance?"
"No," Shen Zhiyi said with a smile, "It's all about participation."
Jiang Jinwang stared at the smile on her lips and felt his whole life brighten up.
He enjoyed creating memories with her.
Vivid, happy memories.
Memories that belong only to them, irreplaceable.
They danced on the lawn.
Holding each other, following the music, and constantly stepping on each other's feet amidst the off-beat rhythm.
Then this sparked a burst of cheerful laughter.
"Jiang Jinwang, how come you don't know how?" Shen Zhiyi leaned back and forth, making him spin around to the beat, pulling her waist along with him.
The pink and white rose garden and the lush green lawn were transformed into a series of blurred backgrounds.
The world goes backward and spins.
Only their faces remained, clearly reflected in each other's pupils.
“Never danced before.” Jiang Jinwang also curled his lips.
"However, I am very happy."
I'm so glad that all his firsts were with her.
He was so happy that she reappeared in his life, bringing those vibrant colors back into his world.
I was glad she was clumsy.
I'm delighted by her boldness and joy.
Everything and everything.
He was genuinely delighted.
They overflowed, like two pieces of sweet honey, flowing together.
In the fading glow of the setting sun.
To confirm that we are each other's one and only.
Shen Zhiyi pulled him to participate in the lottery, and unsurprisingly received a "thank you for participating."
The joy remained undiminished.
She pulled him back to the room.
Being with him transforms emptiness into immense joy.
But when Shen Zhiyi opened the door and saw the wine, desserts, and late-night snacks on the table, her eyes widened in surprise.
She turned to look at him.
"Didn't we not win the lottery?"
"Why did they give out a meal deal too?"
Jiang Jinwang closed the door and hugged her, saying, "With me here, you will always be lucky."
Shen Zhiyi leaned against him, her lips curving upwards involuntarily.
"Jiang Jinwang, you've changed."
"You've become romantic." She wriggled out of his arms, tilted her head back, and tugged at his cheek. "And a little clingy too."
At all times.
Whenever he gets the chance, he pounces on her and hugs her.
Jiang Jinwang looked at her in the room filled with romantic candlelight, and in this fall from grace, he decided on his life.
"I should have clung to you from the beginning."
Firmly.
Inseparable.
In this way, she wouldn't have a chance to slip away from him.
He suddenly felt a strong urge to kiss her.
But when this desire arose and took hold of his mind, it was as if he had been doused with cold water, and he instantly calmed down.
Never before had he been so conflicted.
I'm torn.
I hope she regains her memory.
And yet, I also long for her to never recover...
Shen Zhiyi laughed, "You're just like a dog."
"Stop hugging her."
"I'm covered in sweat and feel sticky. I'm going to take a shower first."
"Mmm." Jiang Jinwang released her.
I watched as she took a bunch of things and went to the bathroom to wash up.
He quickly took a shower in another shower room, poured himself a glass of wine, and went to soak in the outdoor hot spring pool.
The sun has already set.
A string of colorful lights lit up on the balcony.
Jiang Jinwang leaned against the hot spring pool, drank some wine, cleared his mind, and stared blankly at the sky, which was completely dark.
Will his sun rise again?
The effects of the alcohol rose together with the steam from the hot spring pool.
Jiang Jinwang heard a faint sound of footsteps.
He turned his head.
Amidst the swirling mist, I saw Shen Zhiyi standing there gracefully.
His deep, dark eyes suddenly widened.
My heart started pounding.
He straightened up.
Ripples spread across the pool water.
He watched as Shen Zhiyi, dressed in a swimsuit, stepped into the water and walked towards him...
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