Jiang Momo was just thinking about how to stuff all the things into Li Jiuyuan's arms when, a warm touch landed on her lips.

Her pupils contracted slightly, and she stood there dumbfounded.

Li Jiuyuan's kiss was brief and fleeting. By the time Jiang Momo reacted, the man had already straightened up, as if nothing had happened, though the smile in his eyes hadn't disappeared.

"you……"

Why is this person acting like this? Why did he suddenly kiss her?

Jiang Momo's cheeks flushed completely without her realizing it. She looked away and lowered her head.

"I... let's go home first."

She spoke haltingly, and behind her came the man's laughter, accompanied by the comment, "Hmm, it's pretty good."

Jiang Momo felt even hotter on her face and raised her hand to fan herself.

It was getting late, so she made an excuse to go back and rest.

She thought Li Jiuyuan would tease her again, but this time he didn't make things difficult for her.

Just before leaving, he took the food from Jiang Momo's hand and extended his other hand.

"What's wrong?"

Jiang Momo was completely confused.

Li Jiuyuan frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with what she had forgotten.

He stepped forward, hooked Jiang Momo's finger around his hand, and lifted it up to shake it.

Just like when the two of them first arrived.

We need to hold hands to walk back.

Jiang Momo did not resist and acquiesced to Li Jiuyuan's actions.

The night wind was even colder, and a chill rose from the lake. She instinctively moved closer to the source of warmth beside her.

Li Jiuyuan didn't speak, and his expression didn't change much.

She silently opened her trench coat, and Jiang Momo, understanding the unspoken message, slipped inside.

She could clearly feel that Li Jiuyuan had slowed down for her.

Even though it was such a simple thing, she couldn't help but feel touched.

Everything that had just happened was replaying in my mind.

She thought of Li Jiuyuan's gentle features under the warm yellow light, and the smile in his eyes every time he saw her.

In a daze, it seemed as if I had completely sunk into it.

So this is what it feels like to have someone by your side.

In Jiang Momo's past life, many people have passed by her, but the only one who has always been with her is her grandmother.

Her only relative is her grandmother.

When she first moved from the slums to the city, her grandmother took her to the night market.

They didn't have much money at the time, so even if Jiang Momo came across something she liked to eat, she didn't dare to say so.

She wanted to save money for her grandmother and be sensible.

But the person next to her was her grandmother. With just a glance, her grandmother could understand what she didn't say.

Even if she didn't have money to buy it that day, Grandma would still bring back what she wanted to eat the next day when she came back from going out.

Thinking of her grandmother, Jiang Momo was overcome with sadness.

Seemingly sensing that something was wrong with her emotions, Jiang Momo could feel the person hugging her tighten their grip, deepening the embrace.

"Ninth Master".

Perhaps the wind had clouded her mind, for Jiang Momo suddenly spoke up.

A faint "hmm" came from above.

She felt like she was going crazy; she actually wanted to ask Li Jiuyuan if he would leave her.

Having endured so much hardship alone for so long, she also hoped that in the long night, someone could walk with her.

However, before she could even utter a word, Jiang Momo instantly snapped out of her emotions.

What is she thinking? How dare she, a mere substitute, covet true love?

It must have been the gentleness that Li Jiuyuan had shown her that made her mistaken.

But that wasn't for her; it was for Jiang Weiwei.

Jiang Momo warned herself that she should not covet things that did not belong to her.

She's indulging in too many fantasies; they're just bringing shame upon herself.

So she became quiet again.

Not hearing Jiang Momo's reply, Li Jiuyuan pressed, "What were you trying to say?"

Jiang Momo shook her head slightly.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired. Let's go home early."

She couldn't ask for more, but on the way back, Jiang Momo thought that she could cross the line a little. At least for now, it was enough for Li Jiuyuan to be by her side.

Silence returned between the two sides.

This time, Jiang Momo didn't speak, and neither did Li Jiuyuan.

Even if the touch in his arms felt real, Li Jiuyuan would still feel uneasy.

He knew very well that Jiang Momo had someone else in her heart, his nephew, who shared the same blood as him and even looked somewhat similar to him.

So, Jiang Momo.

Li Jiuyuan lowered his gaze.

The lively and lovely Jiang Momo he met tonight.

Was it because the person was herself, or because she saw her own face, that Jiang Momo thought of Li Yunqi?

Emotions welled up inside him, and Li Jiuyuan tightened his grip, wishing he could pull the person into his arms.

That way, they could never be separated again.

Neither of them knew what the other was thinking; their shared prayers were carried away by the wind.

If this road could be a little longer, that would be great.

……

However, every road eventually comes to an end.

Back at the hotel, the two finally relaxed.

Jiang Momo rubbed her little finger, which was about to cramp.

How was she supposed to know this person would hold her hand all the way? Her hand hurt so much.

After being exposed to the wind all night and visiting the night market, Jiang Momo felt sticky all over. She bent down to tidy up her clothes and prepared to wash up.

Looking back at the dozens of outfits laid out on the sofa, he was stumped.

With so many, how is she going to take them back?

Seemingly noticing the difficulty in her eyes, Li Jiuyuan said lightly, "I'll have someone pack it up and send it back tomorrow."

Jiang Momo nodded, not thinking much of it, and followed the sound to look over.

Li Jiuyuan was sitting on the sofa, swiping his phone with one hand. The pale light from the screen illuminated his profile, and Jiang Momo was momentarily mesmerized.

She had to admit that Li Jiuyuan was very handsome and to her liking.

Her fixed gaze was suddenly interrupted by a male voice.

"Haven't you seen enough? Or would you like to take a closer look?"

Jiang Momo snapped back to reality instantly.

What is she doing?!

I must be crazy to stare at Li Jiuyuan for so long.

This man seemed to know his own strengths. Li Jiuyuan stood up, walked towards Jiang Momo, and unbuttoned his collar with the other hand.

Seeing that her skin was about to be exposed, Jiang Momo immediately turned around, almost as if she were marching in formation.

"I'm going to take a shower first."

Li Jiuyuan smiled.

He picked out a set of clothes from the pile and handed it to Jiang Momo.

"Wear this, and get some rest after you shower."

"After all, I have to catch a flight back tomorrow."

They've made a scene many times last night and today, but Li Jiuyuan, showing great mercy, suppressed the restlessness that was about to burst forth.

This woman is very delicate; if you hurt her, she'll secretly cry later.

I'd better stay asleep tonight.

Jiang Momo paused as she took the clothes. She frowned and asked in surprise, "What? You're rushing to catch a flight back?"

"The contract has been finalized, are you still going to stay here?" Li Jiuyuan's tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

"Well, I need to stay here and hand over some work."

What was originally a simple answer, just finished, made Jiang Momo's expression change slightly the next second.

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