Memories of the previous night flooded her mind like a tidal wave—
His promise, his "accidental" touch, her angry warning, and their eventual embrace as they fell asleep together…
So… this guy must have unconsciously done it in his sleep?
Dai Chengfeng seemed to feel the movement in his arms and woke up groggily.
Still half-asleep, he instinctively tightened his arms, wanting to pull her closer. His hand naturally moved again.
With that movement, the sensation became even clearer.
Dai Chengfeng froze instantly, his mind blank.
He blinked, looked down, and when he realized where his hand was, it felt like he had been struck by lightning—his drowsiness vanished completely!
He immediately recalled everything from last night, especially Zhu Zhuqing's warning: "If you keep this up, I'm leaving."
Oh no!
Now there's no way to explain this!
Will he be seen as untrustworthy? Will she really get angry?
While Dai Chengfeng's internal alarm bells were ringing, trying to figure out how to explain this "unconscious action in sleep," Zhu Zhuqing, both embarrassed and angry, took action.
She bit her lower lip, her cheeks flushed red, and with a mix of irritation, quickly pulled Dai Chengfeng's "guilty" hand off her and pushed it back onto him.
The movement was so abrupt that it caused the thin blanket covering them to slip off slightly.
The air seemed to freeze.
An extremely awkward and sensual atmosphere filled the room.
Zhu Zhuqing turned her back to Dai Chengfeng, her heart pounding wildly, almost bursting out of her chest.
She didn't dare turn around, nor did she know what to say.
Should she scold him? But it seemed like he truly acted unconsciously in his sleep.
Not scold him?
But… but the sensation had been so clear, so embarrassing!
To ease this suffocating awkwardness and calm her racing heart, Zhu Zhuqing forced herself to shift her attention away from the awkward situation.
She slowly, very slowly, turned her body to look at Dai Chengfeng's expression.
The faint morning light filtered through the window paper, softly illuminating the side of Dai Chengfeng's face.
He seemed somewhat stunned by the unexpected event, his handsome face carrying a hint of sleepy laziness and an astonished look he hadn't yet managed to hide.
His well-defined jawline, high nose bridge, and slightly pursed lips made his usually sharp and deep-set eyes appear a bit hazy due to just waking up, adding to his charm.
As Zhu Zhuqing gazed at him, she couldn't help but become entranced.
This was her fiancé.
The noble prince of the Star Luo Empire, the extraordinarily talented Evil-Eyed White Tiger, destined to stand at the pinnacle of the continent.
He was handsome, powerful, confident, and sometimes a little mischievous and domineering in ways that left her helpless.
Yet, it was this same person who would unhesitatingly shield her in times of danger, attentively notice her subtle emotional changes.
Even in his sleep, he held her tightly, giving her a sense of security.
Although he sometimes made her angry or embarrassed her to no end, there was no denying that being with him filled her heart, warmed her soul, and gave her peace.
The emotions suppressed by her family's fate since childhood found the most passionate response and steadfast protection in him.
He almost…
Perfectly matched all her deep fantasies of an ideal partner.
As these thoughts crossed her mind, the anger and embarrassment in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes gradually softened into tender affection.
A faint, yet incredibly charming smile unconsciously graced her lips.
At this moment, Dai Chengfeng also fully woke up and keenly noticed Zhu Zhuqing's gaze on him, along with the rare, gentle smile on her face.
His nervousness was instantly replaced by immense joy.
"Little kitten," he turned to face her, his voice hoarse from just waking up, "what are you staring at me for?"
"Did you discover your fiancé is breathtakingly handsome?"
Zhu Zhuqing snapped back to reality, meeting Dai Chengfeng's teasing eyes, realizing she had been caught daydreaming about him!
The blush that had just faded returned full force, even redder than before.
"Who… who's looking at you! So conceited!"
She angrily retorted, instinctively trying to turn away to escape this heart-pounding eye contact.
"Oh? Not looking?"
Dai Chengfeng wouldn't let her have her way. He extended his arm and easily pulled her back into his embrace, their noses almost touching.
"So, the way a certain little kitten was looking at me earlier was about to make water drip from my eyes. Did I see wrong?"
"You… you're talking nonsense! Let me go!"
Zhu Zhuqing was both embarrassed and flustered, pushing him with her hands, but he held her tightly, making it impossible for her to move.
The more she struggled, the more their bodies rubbed against each other, intensifying the sensual atmosphere instead of dissipating it.
"I won't let go."
Dai Chengfeng, delighted by her adorable blushing face, couldn't resist nuzzling her nose with his own, the action incredibly intimate.
"My little kitten, you're so energetic in the morning; seems like you slept well last night?"
"Dai Chengfeng!"
Zhu Zhuqing trembled from his touch, her strength fading, leaving her only able to weakly call his name, her voice unknowingly carrying a hint of coquettishness.
"I'm here."
Dai Chengfeng responded, his gaze fixed on her increasingly red, annoyed lips, his eyes growing deeper.
Remembering the sweet kiss from last night, he swallowed hard, unable to suppress his inner desire any longer.
He lowered his head, accurately covering those tempting soft lips.
"Mmm…"
Zhu Zhuqing put up a token resistance but soon melted under Dai Chengfeng's gentle yet firm kiss.
The morning kiss, compared to the night, carried a fresher and more lingering tenderness.
She awkwardly and clumsily responded, her small hands unconsciously climbing up to his shoulders.
When the kiss ended, both were slightly breathless.
Zhu Zhuqing rested in Dai Chengfeng's arms, lightly panting, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, feeling that the entire world was filled with sweet air.
"Well, it's time to get up."
Though reluctant, Dai Chengfeng still sensibly patted her back. "If we don't get up soon, Ning Rongrong might come knocking."
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly remembered their current situation and sprang out of Dai Chengfeng's arms like a startled rabbit.
Flustered, she hastily straightened her slightly disheveled clothes and hair, the blush that had just subsided threatening to return.
They quickly got up and tidied the bed and their clothing.
Zhu Zhuqing carefully checked her appearance in a blurry copper mirror in the room, ensuring there were no visible signs, especially on her lips…
Though slightly swollen, it wasn't too noticeable.
Dai Chengfeng found her nervous behavior incredibly cute.
But knowing how delicate a girl's pride could be, he held back his laughter and also adjusted his own appearance.
"Let's go."
Dai Chengfeng walked to the door, took a deep breath to compose himself, and opened the door.
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