She woke to the fragrance of flowers and the chirping of birds. Opening her eyes, she found herself lost in Li Xiu's gaze, as deep and affectionate as the sea. She lightly licked her slightly dry lips and, as if bewitched, slowly kissed the eyes that were always fixed upon her. Zhou Lian murmured softly, "Jin Chen, I adore you!"
His pupils quivered. And with the same soft-spoken words, "Bao'er, I adore you!" the two of them gave their hearts to each other, holding nothing back.
It was nearly noon by the time they got up again. Seeing Zhou Lian so delicate and drained, Li Xiu said tenderly, his heart aching for her, "Bao'er, you must be exhausted. Are you hungry? It's all my fault. I couldn't hold back."
