As Yun Chuan relaxed by the pavilion, feeding fish, Qian Renxue returned—her disguise gone, revealing her stunning true form. She greeted Yun Chuan, who jokingly reached to grab her waist but was playfully rebuffed.
She caught his ear, scolding: "Tell me, how many girls have you flirted with these months?"
Realizing he'd gotten too carried away after their carriage embrace, Yun Chuan began his defense, playing the pitiful role and swearing innocence, but Qian Renxue, hardened by her years undercover and now immune to his tricks, simply stared at him—unconvinced.
Recognizing his usual tactics wouldn't work, Yun Chuan switched strategies, adopting a soulful gaze paired with his striking looks. Calling her "Xue'er" in a deep, magnetic voice, he managed to touch her emotionally, leaving her flustered and blushing.
Yun Chuan then gently warmed her hand with his own, placing her palm against his beating heart to show his sincerity. Qian Renxue, feeling his powerful heartbeat, was moved—her own heart quickened in response.
The two sat closely, absorbed in the moment as mutual feelings grew, culminating in their first sweet, passionate kiss.
Afterward, Qian Renxue nestled in his arms like a contented cat, while Yun Chuan felt complete—embracing the idea of lifelong companionship.
However, the peaceful mood was broken when Qian Renxue teasingly twisted Yun Chuan's waist, accusing him of being "too skilled" at kissing and demanding to know how many girls he'd practiced on.
Yun Chuan could only protest his innocence—insisting this was his first kiss in both previous and current lives, blaming his "proficiency" on internet tutorials and "theory," not experience.
Qian Renxue's doubts were a huge misunderstanding fueled by Yun Chuan's unexpectedly adept kissing skills.
(End of Chapter 121)