The moment their eyes met, Yu Wenye saw that the once bright and clear eyes now seemed to flicker with a long-lost glow.
But immediately, she lowered her head, avoiding his gaze.
Yu Wenye felt a slight upheaval within his heart, yet he remained composed, only lowering his head to gaze at Shang Ruyi's lowered lashes, and softly asked, "What are you planning to do?"
"..."
"Are you trying to show off again?"
"..."
"Have you forgotten the words I once said?"
With her head bowed, Shang Ruyi felt her body weak and powerless, the bit of strength she had painstakingly gathered barely supporting her to the door, only to dissipate the instant she faced him.
She took a light breath, almost falling, but Yu Wenye quickly reached out, wrapped his arm around her waist, and pulled her into his embrace.
Then he bent down and lifted her horizontally.
"You—"
