What is there to be afraid of?
Of course, it was the fear of approaching him with impure intentions, of betraying the kindness of his family and friends.
If they were to break up in the end, she would truly be ashamed to death.
But she couldn't say it. She just shook her head gently, her forehead nuzzling against his, and whispered:
“I don’t know, I’m just scared.”
“Scared, but you still don’t want me to call and dissuade her, do you?” he asked, a faint smile on his face.
“Mm,” she replied.
He didn’t speak immediately, but searched for her eyes with his own.
Su Yue’s heart skipped a beat. Was he trying to guess her thoughts again?
To her surprise, he kissed her directly.
His slightly moist lips brushed against hers, a kiss that felt more captivating than any deeper embrace.
“How can my baby be so good,” he said in a low voice, but it was very gentle.
She was stunned, then felt a little guilty.
What did being good have to do with this?
She just didn’t want to be known for being insensible.
But she definitely wouldn’t explain, choosing instead to go along with the misunderstanding.
Let the old lady send it if she wanted. She didn't mind feeling a little guilty, as long as the elderly lady was happy.
After all, if someone prepared something with great enthusiasm, only to have it rejected and their grandson asked to call and stop it, how would anyone feel good?
“Then I won’t mention her. But if you ever feel uncomfortable, tell me, okay?”
Seeing that she had fallen into quiet thought again, he spoke, waking her.
“Mm, okay.” She lowered her eyelids and agreed softly.
“Then what’s the second thing?”
“Well, about the dress and shoes Jin Yan gave me. Although I left them at the hotel when I left, I still want to give him the money.”
She told him about calling the hotel contact today.
Unexpectedly, he burst out laughing, finding her rather naive.
“What are you laughing at?” she frowned, feeling he was being a bit flippant again.
“Do you really think that dress was paid for by him?”
She looked at him with some surprise.
“Do you know how much the wine he swiped from my place last time was worth?”
This question surprised her, but she said nothing, quietly waiting for him to continue.
“It was enough to buy ten sets of dresses and shoes.”
“?!”
She remembered him taking another bottle of wine when he left.
It was that expensive?!
Seeing her astonished gaze, he smiled with a hint of indulgence and said leisurely:
“The money he’s taken from me over the years would be enough to build the main building of a resort. And you still insist on returning this fifty thousand yuan to him.”
“My baby should care about me more. Whatever he’s willing to give you, just accept it. As we get more familiar, you can proactively ask him for things.”
Su Yue was truly shocked, profoundly shocked.
First, shocked by the price of that bottle of wine.
Second, shocked by their deep friendship.
Third, and most importantly… how much money did he actually have?!
Enough to let his friends take so much without batting an eye?
Seeing her stunned by his words, the man’s smile faded slightly as he became a little more serious.
“Perhaps the way my friends conduct themselves is different from what you’re used to, but if you don’t understand, please tell me, okay?”
“As long as I don’t object or warn you, just act naturally, accept boldly, and don’t overthink things, alright?”
Su Yue felt her heart stir.
He always knew how to speak to her heart.
“Also,” his voice deepened and softened, as he slowly continued:
“I’ve said it before, my baby, you don’t have to be afraid of anything when you’re with me.”
The final reassurance settled her heart.
She looked into his eyes, her gaze bright, filled with affection, shimmering with a touch of water that moved her deeply.
And his low voice, carrying warm breath, swirled around her.
The atmosphere, broken by his teasing words earlier, returned.
She was truly moved.
This was different from the flutter of emotion he’d stirred in her before.
It wasn’t just attraction to his looks.
It was a heart stirred by his tolerance, his thoughtfulness, his efforts, and a series of other excellent qualities.
More importantly, she was moved by his unhurried, yet meticulous and profound affection for her.
Driven by this emotion,
The girl’s slightly plump lips met his.
Just as he had done to her earlier.
A gentle kiss.