A moment later, Liu Guihua returned to Shi Feiyang with a spring in her step, holding a set of carefully selected black clothes. Her eyes were filled with concern and tenderness as she handed the clothes to Shi Feiyang, gently saying, "Brother Feiyang, I meticulously picked these out from the clothes left behind by those bandits, piece by piece. Please make do with them for now."
Shi Feiyang reached out to take the black clothes and nodded in thanks to Liu Guihua, then began to remove his own garments.
Seeing this, Liu Guihua's cheeks instantly blushed, like the sunset in the sky. She shyly lowered her head and spoke in a barely audible voice, "Brother Feiyang, I'll step out for a bit. Call me when you're done changing."
With that, she turned around and left the kitchen in a hurry, like a startled deer.
Shi Feiyang then brought some clear water and bathed amidst the rising steam.
After changing, he walked out of the kitchen with steady steps and immediately saw Liu Guihua quietly waiting at the doorway.
Her figure stood tall and graceful, appearing like a stunning painting in the gentle light.
When Liu Guihua saw Shi Feiyang appear, a captivating smile naturally bloomed on her face. Her eyes sparkled with playful light as she said, "Brother Feiyang, this outfit suits you so well, as if it was tailor-made for you." Shi Feiyang's lips curved into a slight wry smile as he replied, "There's no such thing as well-suited; it's just a bandit's outfit after all."
Hearing this, Liu Guihua couldn't help but chuckle, her laughter ringing like silver bells in the air.
She found Shi Feiyang's attire somewhat comical yet inexplicably endearing. Swiftly, she picked up his dirty clothes and briskly headed to the laundry place, carefully washing and drying them.
Afterwards, Liu Guihua eagerly went to find Shi Feiyang again. Just being with Shi Feiyang, even for a brief moment, was like having the whole world to her, her heart brimming with happiness and contentment.
Every time she saw Shi Feiyang's figure, a warmth would well up in her heart, like the warmest sunshine of spring enveloping her entirely.
At this moment, Shi Feiyang was in his room, reclining on the bed, his eyes filled with loneliness and longing.
In his mind, the beautiful face of the Sunflower Saintess kept resurfacing. The time spent with the Sunflower Saintess was far too short yet so unforgettable. His heart was filled with deep attachment and reluctance toward the Sunflower Saintess. Each moment spent with her shone like brilliant stars, constantly flickering and reappearing in his memory.
Shi Feiyang couldn't help but sigh softly, his voice filled with endless longing.
How he wished that the Sunflower Saintess could truly appear before him now, to share their feelings and confide in each other.
Just then, a gentle breeze opened the window beside the bed, and a familiar silhouette appeared in his view. Shi Feiyang was overwhelmed with surprise and joy. He sat up abruptly, eyes wide open, subconsciously rubbing them, unable to believe what he saw.
That figure, light and graceful as if a fairy descended to the mortal world, slowly stepped into the room. Who else could it be but the Sunflower Saintess?
Her face was adorned with a gentle smile, resembling a blooming flower in spring, as she stood quietly before Shi Feiyang.
For a moment, Shi Feiyang was too excited to speak, his throat seemed choked by something, and he could only gaze at her in awe, his eyes full of deep affection and longing.
With graceful steps, the Sunflower Saintess walked towards him, her voice as soft as the spring breeze whispered in his ear, "I have always known your longing for me, so I have come. I miss you too."
Shi Feiyang, trembling with excitement, reached out trying to grasp the Sunflower Saintess's hand, to feel her warmth.
However, the Sunflower Saintess only cast a charming smile at Shi Feiyang, that smile sparkled like the brightest stars in the night sky, then she drifted away like a breeze, leaving Shi Feiyang sitting there, filled with loss and yearning.
Just then, a sudden knocking disrupted Shi Feiyang's thoughts, startling him awake.
Only then did he realize that everything just now was a beautiful illusion, leaving him with a heart full of helplessness and melancholy. He slowly reached out and opened the door. Liu Guihua lightly stepped into the room, seeing Shi Feiyang sitting in the bed, she quickly turned and gently closed the door.
Like a gentle kitten, she leaned lightly against Shi Feiyang's embrace, her voice as soft as spring murmurs, "Brother Feiyang, I really hope we can soon eliminate those villains, and then return to Jiangnan with you. By the way, which part of Jiangnan are you from?"
Shi Feiyang was slightly stunned by this question, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, then a gentle smile appeared on his face as he softly said, "I am from Suzhou Prefecture in Jiangnan." Upon hearing this, Liu Guihua's eyes instantly lit up with yearning, as if she saw the poetic and picturesque scenery of Suzhou Prefecture, she genuinely sighed, "Suzhou Prefecture is indeed a famous place known for its unparalleled garden beauty, picturesque scenery. I truly long to see it with my own eyes one day."
Shi Feiyang nodded with a warm smile, speaking to Liu Guihua in a tone as gentle as the warm sun in spring, "Once we've completely eradicated the villains of Snow Eagle Castle, I will definitely take you to Suzhou Prefecture, to let you personally experience the unique charm of Jiangnan Water Village."
Upon hearing these words, Liu Guihua's face immediately bloomed with a radiant smile, like the blooming flowers of spring.
She nestled tightly against Shi Feiyang, feeling the warmth and familiar scent from his body, her heart filled with happiness and contentment, as if all the beauty in the world had converged here.
She softly murmured, "Brother Feiyang, it's wonderful having you by my side."
Hearing this, a wave of warmth surged through Shi Feiyang's heart, and the beautiful image of the Sunflower Saintess involuntarily appeared before his eyes. He couldn't help but embrace Liu Guihua, tightly as if she were the Sunflower Saintess, his voice carrying a hint of plea, "Hmm! Please don't leave again, okay?"
Liu Guihua's cheeks turned a rosy red, responding softly with an "Hmm," her voice as gentle as the spring breeze, as if speaking endless tenderness. Outside, the night deepened, moonlight poured through the window, casting a silver-white glow, resembling a dreamy world.
When the first ray of dawn, like golden thread, quietly shone into the room through the gap in the curtains, Shi Feiyang was already awake. He quietly gazed at Liu Guihua asleep in his embrace; her face was serene and beautiful in the morning light. Shi Feiyang's heart surged with a warm feeling, like the warmest sun of spring, filling his entire heart.
He got up quietly, moving with extreme caution, lest he disturb the beauty in his arms.
Then he slowly walked to the window, raising his hand to slowly draw back the curtains.
In an instant, warm sunlight flooded into the room like a tide, lighting up the entire room.
Liu Guihua was gently awakened by the warm sunlight, slowly opened her eyes, and saw Shi Feiyang smiling at her by the window. A wave of warmth surged in her heart, and she couldn't help but smile sweetly in return. In that moment, time seemed to stand still; she felt unprecedented happiness and peace as if all the beauty in the world was captured in this moment.