Returning to their lodging, Shen Jianian was already fast asleep, her cheeks flushed a rosy hue, her body curled up softly in Fu Jichen's embrace. Even when getting out of the car, she was carried by him.
Fu Jichen tossed the drunkard onto the bed and fetched a basin of water to clean her up. It was late July, the height of summer, and the night was still sweltering. After helping her freshen up, Fu Jichen broke into a sweat himself, but instead of rushing to shower, he stood by the window smoking.
Two days ago, he called Shen Jianian and learned that she would wrap up her shoot today. He hurried through his work progress to carve out some time to come and pick her up.
This place had no airport, so he had to take a car from the provincial capital, traveling for several hours. Yet, his physical fatigue vanished completely upon seeing her.
Seeing her, his heart could find peace.
He vowed never to let her be so far away, to be apart from him for so long again.
