Guan Weiyun's eyes flickered, and he responded with a low hum.
Back at the villa, a certain proud figurehead obediently cooked a grand meal.
Steak, dessert, each dish exquisitely prepared.
Red wine was poured, scented candles lit, the fragrance blending with the romantic atmosphere, making them both feel a little heady.
Xu Qian ate, her gaze fixed on the man's handsome face, then glancing at the darkening sky outside.
She wondered if he wouldn't know after the lights were turned off?
She simply couldn't hold back!
Guan Weiyun was too tempting to her, his scent, his passion, his body.
By ancient standards, he could barely qualify as a favored attendant for nightly visits.
Guan Weiyun naturally knew his allure for Xu Qian.
His face, his blood, his body were all a potent poison, making her unable to resist.
He put down his knife and fork, wiped the corner of his mouth, rose, and knelt before her.
His white shirt and suit trousers were custom-made, perfectly fitting his physique, lean but not gaunt, every part of him just right.
He tilted his head slightly, looking up at her, from a low to a high vantage point.
At this moment, Xu Qian felt a sense of daze, her heart rate accelerating.
He was like dust, gazing up at his sole star.
Guan Weiyun carefully took one of her small hands and held it in his.
He spoke softly, "Madam, I'm sorry, truly... I'm sorry."
Besides apologies, he didn't know what else to say.
Xu Qian's dark eyes flickered, and she came back to her senses.
He had nothing to apologize for; as a figurehead, he was excellent, better than anyone else.
It was just as a lover... he was barely satisfactory.
A woman had to love him, love everything about him, understand everything about him.
Including, loving Hope Base.
Because Hope Base and Guan Weiyun were inseparable.
And Xu Qian lacked this capacity; she liked people who loved her, not people she was expected to love.
She had suffered too much in her past life; she didn't want to suffer anymore.
The corner of the young woman's eyes lifted slightly as her fingertips slowly traced his brows.
The man's brow furrowed for a moment, then quickly relaxed.
He didn't much like people touching his face, but since it was Xu Qian, Xu Qian was always different.
"Weiyun, there's nothing to be sorry for. Everyone has their own purpose."
"My purpose is simple: for the three major bases to coexist peacefully for ten years, jointly resist the X Group, and end the apocalypse. Can you help me?"
Guan Weiyun sighed, ultimately making a choice for himself.
"I promise you, that agreement, I'll sign it."
Xu Qian's eyes curved into a smile, and she leaned down to kiss his forehead.
"Thank you, Weiyun."
Guan Weiyun's eyes brightened, his voice lowering slightly.
"Madam, then may I...?"
He had been empty for as long as Xu Qian had been away. Now, seeing the woman he loved most return, he yearned to sweep her up, to express his longing.
Xu Qian tapped his smooth forehead firmly, her mind already on something else.
"Alright, but I want to try a new way."
Guan Weiyun's dark eyes shone brilliantly; a new way, he liked that.
They had always had many ways to play, and this was just one more.
"Mmm... turn off the circuit breaker first."
It was a wise choice to turn off the power beforehand, to prevent him from suddenly turning on the lights.
Guan Weiyun went to switch off the circuit breaker without hesitation.
With a "snap,"
The entire room plunged into darkness.
Soon, Xu Qian felt herself lighten as the man scooped her up in his arms.
His breathing quickened, his steps growing faster, as if he wished he could fly back to the room.
Even in the utter darkness, he moved with complete freedom.
The man successfully pinned her onto the large bed, lowering his head to kiss her.
Xu Qian turned her head away, avoiding his kiss, and said with a light laugh, "Don't rush, I said today is a new way."
Guan Weiyun sat up with annoyance, his voice hoarse, "How do we play?"