"Hmm! (òωó?)!!!"
"Wait, is that... killing intent?!"
Sensing that something was off, Lin Xuan quickly turned his head—only to be met with a pair of resentful eyes staring straight at him…
"Qing... Qingge, you're awake?"
For a moment, he was completely dumbfounded.
Realizing what was happening, Lin Xuan's face immediately lit up with joy.
On the bright red wedding bed.
The girl who had always kept her eyes closed in deep slumber.
At this moment, for the first time, revealed her dazzling, obsidian-like eyes to Lin Xuan.
Her beautiful eyes were so mesmerizing, like the brightest stars in the night sky that had descended to the mortal world, making it impossible for anyone to look away.
Compared to when her eyes were closed...
The girl's bright eyes looked clearer, full of life, exuding confidence and determination, radiating an unparalleled charm.
But before Lin Xuan could express his excitement…
He saw Su Qingge lift a pen and write, stroke by stroke.
"YOU! ACTUALLY! CHEATED!"
"Oh crap!"
"I'm done for~~"
Lin Xuan's mouth twitched uncontrollably.
Only now did he remember that his little "Baidu search" earlier had likely been completely caught by Su Qingge.
"Qingge, ahem..."
"Don't sweat the small details! More importantly... when did you wake up?"
"You waking up (^▽^) makes me genuinely happy. It means your full recovery is just around the corner..."
In order to avoid trouble, Lin Xuan quickly initiated Operation: Change the Topic.
He sat by the bed, gently holding the girl's soft, fair hand, locking eyes with deep emotion.
"Qingge, your eyes are truly beautiful."
"When closed, they're like a delicate ink painting. When open, they're like a vibrant watercolor masterpiece."
"I realized that from the moment you had your eyes closed to when you opened them..."
"It's like watching a violet bloom—from a mysterious, reserved beauty to a bright, confident radiance."
"Every time I saw you sleeping, I often wondered..."
"Your eyes are like two hidden pearls—mysterious and enchanting."
"And when your eyelids fluttered and slowly opened, how much brighter would the world become because of your awakening?"
"And as expected! At least for me, my world is now as bright as daylight because of your beautiful eyes. You were already breathtaking when your eyes were closed, but now that they're open, you're even more stunning—an absolute beauty capable of toppling nations..."
"......."
"Compliment!!!"
"Doesn't matter what—just keep complimenting!!!"
Su Qingge had just escaped the endless darkness, so she was definitely most concerned about her eyes and everything she could now see.
By complimenting her like this, even if she didn't show it on the surface, her heart would surely be moved.
And as expected.
Originally still a little annoyed, Su Qingge's cheeks instantly turned red the moment she met Lin Xuan's fiery gaze.
She instinctively shifted her gaze elsewhere, completely unable to meet Lin Xuan's eyes.
Her initial desire to hold him accountable? Completely forgotten.
'Lin Xuan is exaggerating too much! My eyes… they're not that beautiful~~'
'Ahhh, he's making me so embarrassed.'
'I just opened my eyes, but Lin Xuan makes it sound like I'm some celestial fairy descending to the mortal world...'
'And he even said that because of my eyes, his world is now as bright as daylight...'
'Ughhh~~ I just got goosebumps (????).'
'But I didn't expect Lin Xuan to be this happy about me waking up. He... really cares about me.'
…..
Su Qingge was so flustered that she didn't know what to do. Her gaze darted around, completely avoiding Lin Xuan's direction.
(￢_￢).
Back when she couldn't open her eyes...
Even though she would instinctively feel shy when she heard Lin Xuan's flirty words.
But at least back then, her eyes were closed, and she couldn't see Lin Xuan's expressions and actions.
Now that she could see again...
Watching Lin Xuan kneading her small hand, smiling warmly while saying all sorts of "strange" things to her...
The combination of the visual and auditory impact made it difficult for Su Qingge to handle.
Before she became a vegetative patient, she never could have imagined experiencing something like this.
That being said.
On the surface, she avoided looking, but her eyes would still sneak glances at Lin Xuan from time to time.
~~( ﹁ ﹁ ) ~~~
Her hesitant yet curious demeanor, both wanting to look yet afraid to do so, made Lin Xuan amused but also made his heart race.
Quickly regaining his composure, he began asking about Su Qingge's physical condition.
Upon learning that she still couldn't move other parts of her body…
"Qingge, don't worry! The fact that you're awake is already a huge breakthrough."
"This means that all the massages I've been doing these days are working..."
"If we keep at it for a little longer, I'm sure the rest of your body will gradually regain sensation—it's only a matter of time."
"......"
Upon hearing this.
Su Qingge blinked, excitement filling her bright eyes.
In truth, she didn't need Lin Xuan's reassurance—she already understood this herself...
She was this close to being able to walk again~~
Thinking of this.
She became impatient, blinking repeatedly to urge Lin Xuan to start her rehabilitation and speed up her recovery.
"Alright, alright~~"
"Qingge! I know you're eager, but don't rush just yet."
Lin Xuan teased her and then, as usual, climbed onto the bed and pulled her into his arms.
At this moment, feeling the warmth and softness of the girl in his embrace, he finally relaxed completely, his heart filled with joy.
Based on the speed at which he had been gaining intimacy points before...
He was fairly confident that Su Qingge had some feelings for him and that she probably wouldn't kick him out after waking up.
But the cold CEO persona of this woman, as described in the novels, was deeply ingrained.
Not to mention, she had androphobia—a deep aversion to men.
So deep down, Lin Xuan still had some worries.
What if, after waking up...
She didn't want to continue this marriage and demanded that he leave with nothing? o(＞﹏＜)o
As the saying goes: A woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the ocean—impossible to predict.
Until he personally saw how she acted after waking up, no one could be 100% sure what she would do...
But fortunately, after she opened her eyes…
The look she gave him wasn't filled with disgust; instead, it was a bashful, hesitant expression of a young girl caught between resistance and attraction.
Seeing the way her beautiful eyes darted around to avoid his gaze, Lin Xuan knew…
It's in the bag!!!
An absolutely rock-solid victory!!!!!!
There was a phrase often mentioned in textbooks from his childhood…
"The eyes are the window to the soul; they never lie."
Through those big, sparkling eyes of Su Qingge, Lin Xuan was sure—she might not love him yet, but she definitely had feelings for him, and quite a lot of them...
But this was only natural—after spending so much time taking care of her, there was no way all his efforts were in vain, right?
Even if she was as cold as an iceberg, under his constant warmth over time, at least half of it had to have melted.
Everything… had turned out for the best.
From now on, he no longer had to worry about his intimacy points source.
His cuddle power bank would now always be by his side, recharging him steadily every day.
Yosh~~~
????乛?乛????.
With a heart full of joy, Lin Xuan began his daily intimacy massage routine.
But soon, he felt a little awkward. ￣□￣｜｜
Before, since Su Qingge's eyes were closed…
Lin Xuan could freely admire the beauty of her delicate figure and casually take little advantages without worry.
But now…
A pair of bright, twinkling eyes were blinking at him, staring straight at him.
How is he supposed to sneak in any mischief now?!
At least, on the very first day of her awakening…
Lin Xuan felt it was necessary to maintain his gentlemanly image—at least for now—and prove he was a respectable man.
And so.
He kept his gaze fixed downward, focused entirely on his work, applying massage techniques with full concentration.
His eyes didn't wander, and his hands maintained only proper and appropriate contact—no sneaky touches.
Unknowingly.
Lin Xuan entered a flow state while working, no longer paying attention to the girl's gaze, completely focused on the massage.
On the other hand, Su Qingge's emotions were in turmoil, and her face was flushed.
She watched with her own eyes as Lin Xuan's slender fingers pressed and massaged her body, sending waves of warmth and tingling sensations through her limbs.
Her eyes blinked uncontrollably, her earlobes turning red with embarrassment, as countless thoughts flew through her mind.
…..
'This feels so strange! Before, when I was unconscious... I was also snuggled in Lin Xuan's arms, letting him knead and massage me however he wanted."
'But my heart never beat this fast before?!'
'Now that I can actually see what he's doing, and I can feel the sensations more clearly… why does it feel so different?!'
'But it feels soooo good~~~ Lin Xuan's massage skills are amazing...'
'Once my body is fully recovered… will Lin Xuan still be willing to give me massages like this?!'
'Lin Xuan looks so serious when he's working! I used to think some of his movements were just him taking advantage of me.'
'But now that I'm watching… I completely misjudged him with my cynical suspicions.'
'How come I never noticed before… that Lin Xuan's side profile is kinda handsome?'
…..
There's a saying:
"A man is at his most attractive when he's fully focused on his work."
(??????)?
Su Qingge's big, bright eyes kept wandering over Lin Xuan's face, which, because of his focused concentration, radiated a unique kind of charm.
From a girl's perspective...
The man in front of her might not have the most delicate facial features, but he had deep, focused eyes and a firm, determined jawline.
He was completely absorbed in his work, with no unnecessary expressions or movements on his face.
His gaze was steady and clear, like a bright lighthouse, dispelling the darkness in Su Qingge's heart.
His fingers moved skillfully over her delicate body, tapping out an orderly rhythm of rehabilitation.
His wrists were strong and powerful, exuding professionalism and skill.
The way he worked so seriously was like an artist meticulously sculpting his masterpiece—it was uniquely attractive.
Watching Lin Xuan's intensely focused expression...
Su Qingge's heartbeat sped up, and she unconsciously became entranced, (ˉ﹃ˉ) staring at him like a fool.
Perhaps the old her...
Would never have imagined...
That she, someone who suffered from androphobia, would one day be completely mesmerized just by looking at a man...
…..
One hour later.
The first phase of the massage therapy was successfully completed.
"Phew~~"
Lin Xuan let out a deep breath and wiped off the thin layer of sweat forming on his forehead.
Only then did he smile and look over at Su Qingge—only to be stunned.
He saw the girl completely spacing out, staring at him absentmindedly, lost in thought.
"Qingge? Qingge? Σ(⊙▽⊙"a) What's wrong? Do I have something on my face?"
Lin Xuan instinctively took out his phone, opened the front camera, and checked his face—nothing seemed off?
"Still the same handsome, dashing, irresistible face!"
At this moment, Lin Xuan was still completely unaware that, purely by accident, he had taken another major step toward winning Su Qingge's heart.
If he knew...
He would definitely be extremely relieved that he hadn't shown his usual lecherous expression! →_→
^(*￣(oo)￣)^
Hearing Lin Xuan calling her name, Su Qingge snapped out of her daze in an instant, hurriedly looking away like a guilty thief, completely avoiding eye contact with him.
"Lin Xuan: (???(??? ;) Huh???????"
Ignoring Lin Xuan's confused gaze, Su Qingge absolutely wasn't going to explain why she had been staring at him like that...
"Otherwise, wouldn't that just be beyond embarrassing?!"
However, she couldn't help but notice Lin Xuan's slightly exhausted look, and an unexpected feeling of guilt and concern welled up in her heart.
Previously, when she couldn't open her eyes, she hadn't fully understood the massage process.
All she could perceive was Lin Xuan constantly pressing and pressing and pressing.
"I thought it was just a simple massage!"
"How hard could it be? It must be easy!"
"It's not even intense exercise!"
But now that she had seen the whole massage process with her own eyes, Su Qingge realized just how naïve she had been.
A long, continuous process requiring precise movements...
Whether it was targeting the correct pressure points or applying just the right amount of force, every single detail required full concentration to ensure the best therapeutic effect.
The level of physical strength, endurance, and focus required was far beyond what most people could imagine.
Yet, Lin Xuan did all of this tirelessly, without a single complaint, day after day, just to help her regain her mobility.
"He's really… I'm gonna cry! o(╥﹏╥)o"
[Thank you, for everything.]
[You must be exhausted! Hurry and take a break!]
Looking at the elegant handwriting on the white paper.
Noticing the girl's concern for him, Lin Xuan felt deeply comforted.
Although he never complained.
But in reality, this kind of physical labor was quite exhausting.
Aside from the initial excitement of physical closeness, which stimulated dopamine secretion.
In the short term, it made him appear to have a job that everyone envied.
But as time went on, the excitement faded, and numbness set in.
At this point, what mattered was endurance and patience. Sometimes, working for several hours straight could be quite dull and tedious.
However…
"Mm, yeah, it was indeed quite tiring at first."
"But receiving my wife's full affection has instantly cleared my head, leaving me refreshed."
"I think I can keep going for another five hundred years~~"
"..."
Hearing Lin Xuan call her his wife.
Su Qingge's eyes instantly widened like bronze bells.
Then she immediately averted her gaze, her cheeks flushed red, seemingly unable to face that title.
Wife?! (●￣(?)￣●)
That title is way too embarrassing! I refuse to acknowledge it...