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Chapter 308 Be good, close your eyes
The morning sunlight, carrying the unique moisture and warmth of Qiandao Lake, silently seeped through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting soft dappled light into the room.

Shen Yuan woke up in a state of indescribable satisfaction.

My arm is slightly numb; it's from the weight of the pillow I used all night, yet it's also the sweetest burden.

He lowered his head slightly, and Li Zhi curled up in his arms like a docile kitten, breathing evenly and lightly, her cheek pressed against his chest, fast asleep.

Thick, long eyelashes cast a small shadow under her eyes, and a few soft strands of hair clung to her smooth forehead and rosy cheeks, giving her an air of languid purity unique to the morning light.

Shen Yuan held his breath and carefully brushed away the stray hairs on her cheek with his fingertips, his movements so gentle that he was afraid of disturbing the tranquility.

He tightened his arms around her slightly, rested his chin on the top of her soft hair, greedily inhaled the faint fragrance of her hair, and felt the warm, soft body in his arms as if he were embracing the most precious treasure in the world.

After an unknown amount of time, the eyelashes of the person in my arms trembled slightly, like the wings of a startled butterfly.

Li Zhi groaned sleepily, then instinctively snuggled closer to him before slowly opening her sleepy eyes.

Her eyes, still misty with confusion, reflected the azure lake outside the window and Shen Yuan's focused gaze upon her face.

"Good morning, Li Bao." Shen Yuan's voice was deep and gentle, with the magnetism of early morning. He lowered his head and placed a feather-like kiss on the corner of her forehead.

"Mmm... good morning..." Her voice was soft and hoarse from just waking up, like it was filled with honey.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

Shen Yuan's question, tinged with a tender smile, was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up images in her mind.

Last night's blush-inducing moments crashed into her consciousness without warning.

A blush suddenly spread rapidly from Li Zhi's neck, instantly turning her cheeks and ear tips pink, and even the smooth sides of her neck turned pink.

As if burned, she buried her face even deeper into Shen Yuan's arms, seemingly trying to hide her overwhelming shyness.

Immediately, her hand, which had been resting on his waist, clenched into a small fist, and with a hint of embarrassment and frustration, she weakly punched his firm, warm chest.

A soft, coquettish voice, tinged with embarrassment, came from his embrace:
"No, don't mention it!"

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it."

A low, joyful laugh rolled out from Shen Yuan's chest, the vibration clearly transmitted to Li Zhi, who was pressed close to him.

The tranquility of the morning and the real warmth of the person in my arms made the intimacy and romance of last night seem to linger in my senses, fermenting into a sweet and intoxicating aroma.

He sighed contentedly, his fingertips unconsciously tracing circles on her smooth back.

However, beneath this overflowing sweetness, Shen Yuan's thoughts drifted to the system's tasks.

The word "marriage proposal" carries immense weight.

Although Shen Yuan knew that the "marriage proposal" at this moment could not be real, it did not mean that he could treat it carelessly.

Shen Yuan unconsciously tightened his grip on Li Zhi's arm.

In that silent embrace, Li Zhi stirred in his arms.

"what time is it?"

The complex thoughts in Shen Yuan's mind were slightly calmed by her clear gaze and simple question.

"It's still early. Are you hungry?"

As he asked the questions, his plans for the mission were already quietly taking shape in the morning light of the new day.

The next two days belonged to the azure waters, islands, and sunshine of Qiandao Lake.

Just as Li Zhi had planned, they spent their days sailing among the scattered islands.

The spectacular "All Under Heaven Belongs to the People" archipelago at Huangshan Peak amazed Li Zhi, who dragged Shen Yuan to the viewing platform to take countless photos. The beautiful girl's smile was even more dazzling than the sunlight.

She leaned against the railing, excitedly pointing to the islands arranged in a T-shape in the distance, the clear lake breeze lifting the ends of her hair.

Shen Yuan stood behind her, his arm naturally wrapped around her waist, his chin resting on her shoulder, but his gaze lingered more on her profile, which was illuminated by the lake's reflection.

On Moonlight Island, they walked hand in hand across the floating bridge connecting the island and the Lovers' Bridge, which was covered with wish locks.

Li Zhi enthusiastically picked out a love lock, and together with Shen Yuan, solemnly hung it up. Her fingertips brushed against the cool lock surface, and her cheeks flushed slightly as she wrote the initials of their names.

Looking at her serious expression, Shen Yuan felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.

In the evening, find a quiet lakeside restaurant and enjoy a fresh lake seafood feast while watching the breathtaking sunset.

Li Zhi squinted her eyes contentedly, recounting the interesting things that had happened during the day, while Shen Yuan listened with a smile, placing boneless fish meat into her bowl.

The night belongs to the tranquil starry sky outside the hotel window and the cozy atmosphere flowing in the room.

Sometimes the two would snuggle on the sofa and rewatch an old movie. Li Zhi would hold a tub of ice cream and scoop it up contentedly, occasionally getting a stolen kiss from Shen Yuan on the cream on the corner of his mouth.

Sometimes they would just quietly snuggle together. Li Zhi would scroll through her phone and organize photos while Shen Yuan hugged her from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head, his warm breath brushing against her ear.

Those tender kisses and nights spent sleeping in each other's arms, filled with pure sweetness and cherished memories, filled the two days to the brim, the air thick with each other's presence.

As night fell on the last day, I felt slightly tired but incredibly satisfied.

After enjoying a sumptuous farewell dinner, the Qiandao Lake trip was basically over, and Shen Yuan led Li Zhi back to their hotel room.

"Phew—I'm finally back!"

Li Zhi kicked off his shoes, stepping barefoot onto the soft carpet, like a weary bird finally returning to its nest, letting out a comfortable sigh.

Shen Yuan tidied up their belongings, walked to the huge French windows, and pressed the switch.

The heavy curtains silently slid open to both sides, and the night view of Qiandao Lake unfolded before our eyes like a richly colored oil painting.

The outlines of distant islands blend into the deep blue, and scattered lights, like fallen stars, adorn the black jade-like lake surface, echoing the Milky Way in the night sky, creating a tranquil and profound scene.

Li Zhi walked to his side and naturally leaned into his open arms.

Shen Yuan put his arm around her waist, and the two moved tacitly to the large sofa by the window and sat down side by side.

Li Zhi felt like he had found the most comfortable harbor. He leaned back and softly rested against Shen Yuan's firm and warm chest.

She adjusted her position, gently resting her head on his shoulder, curling her slender legs up, and almost embedding herself in his embrace.

Shen Yuan's arm steadily wrapped around her shoulders and back, holding her even tighter, while his other hand intertwined with hers and rested on his lap.

His chin rested gently on the top of her head, and the familiar fragrance of her hair lingered around his nose.

Only one ambient light was turned on in the corner of the room, its warm yellow glow softly outlining the silhouettes of the two people cuddling together, projecting onto the smooth, mirror-like floor-to-ceiling windows, magically overlapping with the night view of the lake island outside.

No one spoke.

The neon lights outside the window shimmered gently on the water's surface, while the warm yellow ambient lighting in the room cast their embracing figures onto the polished floor, overlapping with the starlight and shadows on the lake outside.

Li Zhi curled up in his arms, like a cat whose fur had been warmed by the sun, exuding a relaxed languor. She closed her eyes, feeling the steady heartbeat from his chest, the most reassuring rhythm in her world at that moment.

Shen Yuan's chin brushed against the top of her soft hair, and he wrapped his arms around her even tighter.

Beneath his palms lay her soft waistline, her sweet fragrance filled his nostrils, and in his arms lay her entire world, completely dependent on him.

An overwhelming sense of satisfaction welled up inside me.

He lowered his head and placed a very light kiss on Li Zhiguang's smooth forehead, like a feather brushing against it.

"Have you been happy these past two days?" His voice was deep, slightly hoarse from the recent trip, and exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

Li Zhi stirred in his arms, tilting her little face up, her eyes, reflecting the dappled lights outside the window, curved into crescents.

"Hmm... I'm very happy."

She paused, then gently tapped his heart with her fingertip, adding the whisper that always made his heart tremble when she confirmed his feelings.

"...with you."

Outside the window, the surface of Qiandao Lake reflects the starry sky and the lights of the city, with gentle ripples on the water.

Inside the window, the young man and woman on the sofa nestled close together, sharing a tender moment that spoke volumes in the quiet of the journey's end.

Shen Yuan tightened his arms around her, buried his face in her sweet-smelling neck, and took a deep breath.

Li Zhiwen's soft voice rang out again in the silence, tinged with a lazy affection, as she gently nuzzled his neck:

"Shen Yuan..."

"Hmm?" he responded in a low voice, his nose still buried in her hair, inhaling the comforting fragrance.

“In the future…” She paused, as if organizing her thoughts, or perhaps simply thinking about the future.

"Let's go out and play like this more often, okay?"

Shen Yuan's heart was gently touched by these simple yet expectant words.

He stepped back slightly and looked down at her.

Under the warm yellow light, the girl's clear eyes seemed to be filled with all the starlight outside the window, reflecting his image.

Her gaze was pure and focused, as if in her future blueprint, he would always be that indispensable travel companion.

His fingertips gently caressed the smooth back of her hand, his voice tender yet firm:
“Okay. Every year from now on, we’ll pick a place, just the two of us.” He described this simple promise, yet it sounded like he was making a pact about the future. “Let’s go see the mountains and the sea, let’s go see all the scenery you want to see.”

Li Zhi's lips curved into a smile, and a hint of laughter spread across his eyes, like the surface of a lake where a pebble had been thrown in.

She didn't speak again, but simply gripped his hand tighter and pressed her face back against his warm chest, as if this action expressed her peace and contentment more than any words.

Her dependence, the "us" she clearly envisions for the future, and the tranquility and fulfillment that surrounds her at this moment, bathed in starlight.

All of this was like a warm current, gathering in Shen Yuan's heart, and then suddenly exploding!

An extremely strong impulse surged into Shen Yuan's mind, instantly seizing all his thoughts!

That's it now!
The thought was as clear as a thunderclap!
It wasn't a meticulously planned process, but rather an outpouring of intense emotions born from the overflowing happiness and the person in my arms.

The person in his arms was Li Zhi, the one he wanted to hold tightly and spend his life with.

In the gentle night of Qiandao Lake, amidst the lingering warmth of her words, I watched her rely on me wholeheartedly.

Shen Yuan felt with overwhelming intensity—now was the time!

He wanted to tell her that he wanted to walk towards a longer future with her, in the most solemn way.

The lake outside the window flows serenely.

Inside the window, the boy gazed at the girl's quiet profile as she nestled in his arms.

Shen Yuan tightened his grip on Li Zhi's arm slightly, and slowly withdrew his other hand, which had been intertwined with hers, and gently stroked her warm, smooth cheek.

“Li Bao…” Shen Yuan’s voice was low and tight, stirring up tiny ripples in the silent air, carrying an unprecedented tension.

Li Zhi seemed to sense the unusual aura in his movements and tone. Her long eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings, and she slowly opened her eyes.

There was still a hint of haziness in those clear eyes after being snuggled up.

"Ok?"

Shen Yuan stared at his reflection in her eyes, his Adam's apple bobbing heavily, as if he were about to lay bare all his resolve.

His thumb gently brushed against her slightly parted lips.

The boy leaned down, his warm breath brushing against her temples, his deep voice whispering in her ear:

"I have something to give you, wait for me."

He stepped back slightly and said gently, "Close your eyes first."

A clear look of doubt flashed across Li Zhi's beautiful eyes.

She tilted her head slightly, her long eyelashes fluttering, her clear eyes reflecting his slightly serious expression, tinged with a hint of confusion: "Hmm? What is it? Why are you being so mysterious?"

Her tone carried the naivety and curiosity unique to young girls, but more so, it expressed her bewilderment at his earnestness.

Shen Yuan didn't explain, but looked at her with expectant eyes and repeated, "Be good, close your eyes."

Li Zhi looked at him suspiciously for a few seconds, her clear eyes scanning his face as if trying to determine if he was teasing her again.

Seeing the seriousness in his eyes, although she didn't understand, the trust that comes with being a young girl ultimately prevailed—she was willing to play along with his little trick.

"Hmph, fine, shut it down then."

Li Zhi's small nose wrinkled slightly, with a hint of anticipation, as if saying "Let's see what tricks you're up to," before she finally closed her eyes slowly.

Thick eyelashes cast a small fan-shaped shadow under her eyes, and her fair cheeks appeared exceptionally soft in the warm light.

However, just before her eyes closed completely, those beautiful eyes suddenly opened a crack again.

A fierce, threatening glint instantly appeared in the girl's eyes.

Her voice was deliberately lowered, carrying a hint of murderous intent:
"Shen Yuan! I'm warning you—"

The girl's fingertip touched his chest, right where his heart was, and she declared clearly, word by word:

"If you don't like what you get, or if you dare to mess with me... you're finished! You hear me!"

As soon as she finished speaking, she closed her eyes tightly again, as if she had completed a ritual. Her long eyelashes trembled nervously, but a small smile quietly curved her lips, waiting for a surprise.

(End of this chapter)