Xiang Jintian hesitated for a moment, then removed his military boots and climbed onto the bed.
He hugged the soft girl through the quilt. Her eyes were half-closed, but she was staring intently at his face.
Xiang Jintian coughed lightly, "A Bai asked me to come check on you..."
"Xixi, where do you feel unwell?"
Xu Qian's eyes slightly curved, and she said coldly, "Heh, I don't feel well anywhere."
Mei Yuebai was quite smart, knowing to call Jintian to coax her. If he came to coax her himself, he'd probably get beaten up again.
Xiang Jintian wisely didn't ask further questions, and instead lowered his head to kiss her forehead.
"Xixi, don't be angry."
Xu Qian's brows relaxed. Jintian was indeed considerate.
She extended two fair arms from under the quilt to wrap around his neck, chuckling, "Jintian, aren't you jealous?"
He had heard everything and clearly knew why she was upset, yet he didn't ask a single question.
"You said you had a reason for doing what you did, you just couldn't tell me yet."
The girl's heart trembled, but her face was full of smiles.
"Couldn't I just be a fickle flirt? Likes everyone?"
The man's jawline tightened, his lips pressed together, and he replied in a low voice, "I believe you."
He met her questioning eyes, his gaze incredibly firm.
"Xixi, no matter what you say, I will believe it."
The memories of their interactions three years ago were vivid – they had fearlessly bombed bases, fighting side by side.
They were comrades, friends, and lovers.
He believed Xu Qian was not someone who indulged in romantic infatuation.
Whatever her reasons, her ultimate goal was to end the apocalypse, just like them.
Xu Qian's dark eyes flickered, and she looked up to kiss his thin lips.
Everything Xiang Jintian said struck a chord with her, leaving her mind in a beautiful disarray.
He always believed in her unconditionally, doted on her.
He was less like a lover and more like a father, more like family. Only a true family member could achieve this level of care.
His kisses were gentle and lingering, much like his personality. He was the type who suffered in silence, always suppressing himself.
Xu Qian wished she could tear off his military uniform and unleash the beast within him.
With that thought, she began to act, her small hands slowly unbuttoning his collar and reaching inside his olive-green shirt...
The man's Adam's apple bobbed as he held her playful hands.
"Xixi, you're tired."
The girl's eyes reddened slightly, and she chuckled, "You're not me, how do you know if I'm tired or not?"
The man kissed her fingertips and then her palm, effectively soothing her slightly restless emotions.
"When I want you, I'll come find you, Xixi. Don't worry, you're the only woman in my life, there will never be a third person."
The warmth of his lips seemed to linger on her hand, an imprint that wouldn't fade.
Xu Qian bit her lip, pushed aside the quilt, and pulled him into the bed.
She wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her head in his broad chest.
Her soft body pressed tightly against him, and Xiang Jintian could feel the thin, silky fabric of her sleepwear, the emptiness beneath.
The man's body gradually stiffened, but the girl seemed oblivious, snuggling deeper into his embrace.
"Cough, cough, cough—"
Mei Yuebai had entered at some point and was standing by the bed, staring at them.
He couldn't bear to leave Xu Qian alone with Uncle Xiang. The moment the guard reported, he had rushed over. The silence inside was more terrifying than any sound.
Xu Qian didn't even lift her head, too lazy to bother with him, and simply said, "Get out."
Mei Yuebai felt wronged, truly wronged, not faking it.
He genuinely couldn't understand why she was angry.
"Lord Xixi..."
Xu Qian narrowed her eyes slightly. The reason for her anger?
It was because he had been too cruel, always finding ways to torment her, with ill intentions.
And he had even called her a shrew!
If she didn't teach him a lesson, he'd get even more arrogant.
"Come back in when you've thought of a way to appease me."
Mei Yuebai's expression shifted uncertainly. Finally, he called out, "Uncle Xiang."