"Jiang… Jiang big brother…"
Sikong Qianluo's face turned as red as blood, and it felt as though her head was about to emit steam. Her words came out stammering and hesitant.
She felt utterly mortified!
Even though she had resolved to confess her feelings to Jiang Che, she had never imagined it would happen in such an awkward situation.
Her earlier words had definitely been overheard by him!
The thought alone made her want to curl up and disappear.
If I'm going to die from embarrassment, then so be it…!
"Jiang big brother, I… I like you…"
Summoning her courage, Sikong Qianluo pressed her red lips together and voiced her truest feelings.
"Don't be too amazing when you are young."
In the past, Sikong Qianluo hadn't fully understood the meaning of that phrase. Now, she did.
When someone experiences their first love and meets someone too exceptional, it becomes nearly impossible to fall for anyone else afterward.
Jiang Che's appearance, temperament, and mystique—every aspect of him continuously captivated her.
Sikong Qianluo had made up her mind.
If Jiang Che truly rejected her, she was prepared to stay single for the rest of her life.
"Jiang big brother, do you…"
When no response came after a long moment, Sikong Qianluo hesitantly lifted her head, her heart sinking.
As expected… Jiang big brother doesn't like me…
Even though she had mentally prepared for this outcome, actually facing it was still hard to bear.
"You silly girl…"
Seeing the range of emotions flicker across Sikong Qianluo's face, how could Jiang Che not understand what she was thinking?
"Don't overthink it. I like you too," Jiang Che said with a gentle smile, reaching out to pat her head.
Though Jiang Che had long been aware of Sikong Qianluo's feelings, he hadn't expected her to confess so boldly—and so soon.
But of course, Jiang Che wasn't going to reject her. After all, he genuinely liked this sweet, sincere young lady.
How could I possibly refuse such a beautiful girl who confessed her feelings so earnestly? That would make me worse than a beast…
"Hehe…"
"I knew it! I knew Jiang big brother must have feelings for me!"
Sikong Qianluo broke into a smile through her tears, her expression both adorable and comical.
She exhaled a deep sigh of relief.
Thank goodness—everything is unfolding in the best possible way.
"So… Jiang big brother, we…"
"We're officially a couple now, right?"
"Do you know what couples usually do together, Qianluo?"
Seeing her bashful demeanor, Jiang Che found it amusing and decided to tease her a little.
The world rarely offers words as sincere as a girl's blush; sometimes, that says far more than any long-winded confession.
Sikong Qianluo's shy expression, her burning cheeks—it was the most heartfelt answer of all.
"W-What they should do…"
Sikong Qianluo's blush deepened, her heart filled with both shyness and anticipation.
Though she had never been in a relationship before, what young girl hasn't daydreamed about romance?
She had read her fair share of romantic novels.
In those stories, once two people confessed their love, they would often do intimate things—kissing, hugging, lifting each other up, and even… making babies…
"Jiang big brother, could you… close your eyes first?"
Lowering her head, Sikong Qianluo nervously clenched her small, fair hands together and whispered softly, her voice barely audible.
If Jiang Che hadn't been exceptionally skilled, he might not have caught her words at all.
"Of course…"
Jiang Che chuckled softly, closing his eyes immediately. He already had a pretty good guess at what Sikong Qianluo wanted to do.
Sikong Qianluo raised her head again, mustering her courage as she slowly stepped closer to Jiang Che. Her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings.
Looking at Jiang Che's handsome face, a trace of infatuation flickered in her eyes.
So this is the man I'll spend the rest of my life with…
Jiang Che had an irresistible charm that constantly drew her in.
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Sikong Qianluo gathered her courage and tiptoed closer, her soft lips brushing gently against Jiang Che's.
A fleeting touch, then a shy retreat.
In the end, she couldn't completely let go of her maidenly modesty.
But Jiang Che had no intention of letting her go that easily.
Just as Sikong Qianluo was about to pull away, Jiang Che suddenly wrapped his arms around her, pressing his lips back onto hers.
"Mm…"
Sikong Qianluo's eyes widened in disbelief at the man in front of her.
But she didn't resist. Instead, she clumsily began responding to him.
Her snow-white arms wrapped tightly around Jiang Che's neck.
…
After a long while, their lips finally parted.
Sikong Qianluo gasped for air, her heart pounding like a frightened deer.
It had been her first kiss—and a wave of indescribable feelings surged through her chest.
"Hehe, so sweet and fragrant…"
Jiang Che chuckled mischievously, his words making Sikong Qianluo flush red all over again.