She had not thrown herself at Shi Che earlier; she felt compelled to do so because she anticipated being pushed away before she could even get close. However, now that she was in Shi Che's embrace, she knew that if she did not seize this opportunity, it would slip away just like that.
Chuxia's eyes were filled with complex emotions, and she struggled internally. Should she just let herself go and pounce on him?
However, before she could decide whether or not to pounce, she felt Shi Che slowly pushing her away. Once pushed away, she would have no chance at all.
In an instant, Chuxia's mind went blank, and she stopped thinking altogether. She acted purely on instinct, wrapping her arms around Shi Che's neck and lifting her head to kiss him.
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The moonlight was like water, silently spilling down. The breeze lifted the gauze curtains, letting slivers of light inside that shone upon them.