Chapter 73

Chapter 73

Looking at her from this close, he could see her stunningly beautiful eyes, with long and thick eyelashes.

Shen Nian had a youthful, innocent face. Her delicate features were soft and gentle. When she smiled, her eyes crinkled, giving off a warm, radiant vibe.

He stared at Shen Nian, entranced.

Shen Nian still held a cup in her hand. Noticing that Lu Lingchuan had stopped drinking, she looked at him quizzically, only to meet his profound gaze.

His eyes were as alluring as ever, long and captivating. However, they now held a hint of intoxication, lacking their usual sharpness and intensity.

She froze for a moment, perplexed. "What are you looking at?"

His eyes remained fixed on her, staring intensely.

Did she have something on her face?

Shen Nian touched her face.

It didn't seem so; after all, she had just taken a shower.

"You," Lu Lingchuan replied, unexpectedly.

Moreover, he seemed to be genuinely answering her question.

"..." His single word felt as heavy as a thousand pieces of gold, leaving Shen Nian utterly floored.

What are you looking at?

You.

Put together, it meant—

Looking at you.

She gazed at Lu Lingchuan's face, her voice hoarse. "...Do you know what you're saying?"

"I know."

"Do you know who I am?"

"It's you." In that moment, his eyes saw only her, and nothing else.

"..." Seeing his earnest yet slightly foolish expression, Shen Nian wondered if he was truly drunk or sober.

If he wasn't drunk, why was he acting so silly when talking to her? But if he was drunk, how could he converse with her so fluently?

Shen Nian had changed the password after her miscarriage, and aside from her and Lu Lingchuan, no one else knew this new password.

When she had informed Lu Lingchuan about the password change back then, his expression remained impassive, showing no hint of reaction. Shen Nian had always assumed he didn't know the significance of those six digits.

But he did know. He had always known.

"..." Shen Nian's grip on the cup loosened, then tightened again.

Lu Lingchuan sat, while Shen Nian stood, maintaining their positions for over a minute.

Finally, Shen Nian moved first. She went into the kitchen, washed the cup, and then returned.

Glancing at her bag by the door, Shen Nian took out some pills and swallowed two of them, placing one hand on her chest. After a while, she felt her heart gradually calming down.

She closed her eyes briefly, then opened them again before heading towards the living room.

In the living room, Lu Lingchuan remained in the same position, his elbow resting on his forehead, eyes half-closed.

She approached him and said, "It's late, you should get some rest."

She acted as if she hadn't heard anything earlier.

Some things were like bubbles, better left to float in the air undisturbed, for even the slightest touch would cause them to burst.

"..." Lu Lingchuan didn't respond.

Shen Nian took his hand, and the moment she touched him, Lu Lingchuan opened his eyes, his dark gaze fixated on her.

"..." Shen Nian felt uneasy under his intense stare and quickly averted her eyes, saying softly, "It's late, and you have work tomorrow."

With Lu Lingrui's matter unresolved and Li Mingshi's recent troubles, today must have been exhausting for him, not physically, but mentally and emotionally.

"..." Lu Lingchuan remained silent, but when Shen Nian helped him up, he didn't resist, obediently standing.

The alcohol was still affecting him, causing him to sway unsteadily as he walked. Shen Nian was afraid he might collapse at any moment, so she held onto his arm, supporting him.

Shen Nian had just finished showering when Lu Lingchuan arrived, and she was only wearing a towel, her slender arms and distinct collarbones exposed to the air.

As she supported Lu Lingchuan, their bodies were in close proximity. With just a slight tilt of his head, Lu Lingchuan could catch a glimpse of the alluring sight below her collarbone...

She helped him into the bedroom. In his drunken state, he likely couldn't manage changing clothes, so Shen Nian untied his loosely hanging tie, folded it neatly and placed it on the bedside table. She then removed his shoes and socks, letting him lie down.

As she was about to cover him with a thin blanket, Lu Lingchuan's hand hooked around her waist, pulling her towards him with force.

Shen Nian lost her balance and fell onto Lu Lingchuan, her hands landing on his chest. Their faces were pressed together, noses touching, lips against lips.

Their eyes met, and the distance between them was so close that they could feel each other's breath and warmth.