Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

He deliberately suppressed the turmoil in his heart, hastily changed the subject, and looked at her seriously with a composed expression: "Nannan, you were crying so hard when you called me just now, what happened?"

Su Fengnan looked up at the sound of his voice, meeting his deep eyes with unease. Her voice was timid as she said, "I...I had a nightmare. I dreamt that you were trapped in a fire and couldn't get out. I wanted to save you, but I couldn't get close enough to save you."

As she spoke, she slowly lowered her head, her fingertips gripping the mobile phone in her hand so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

"When I woke up, I was terribly panicked. I had this uneasy feeling, so I immediately called to check on you and make sure you were alright. When I heard you say you were at the photo studio, I panicked instantly. I felt like something was wrong with you, and I couldn't help but get really anxious..."

As Su Fengnan spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, her tone filled with lingering fear and grievance.

Zhou Chenyu quietly looked at the anxious young girl in front of her, her heart filled with mixed emotions. It turned out that she had been saved by the girl's deep concern and fearless worry.

At that moment, he finally understood that she was his destined soulmate. He didn't want to wait any longer.

A surge of intense, burning emotion welled up within him, impossible to suppress any longer. He took a step forward, suddenly closing in.

Su Fengnan hadn't expected him to get so close. Caught off guard, she looked up and her forehead collided head-on with his firm, warm chest. She was slightly stunned by the impact and staggered back half a step, her back about to hit the cold wall.

In the nick of time, Zhou Chenyu reacted swiftly, stretching out his long arm and firmly placing one hand against the wall beside her, trapping her within his own small space; his other hand gently embraced her slender waist, steadily protecting her in his arms and preventing her from bumping or falling at all.

"How are you? Did you hurt yourself?" he asked anxiously, his eyes filled with concern.

Since Su Fengnan received the space to nourish her soul, her complexion has become increasingly rosy and vibrant each day, shedding her former weak and feeble appearance. She is 1.63 meters tall, with a petite and well-proportioned figure, which is not considered short among ordinary girls. However, standing in front of Zhou Chenyu, who is 1.85 meters tall, the difference in their heights is striking, making her appear even more petite and delicate, as if she would break at the slightest touch.

Especially now, she was firmly held between the wall and his embrace, their bodies pressed tightly together. Although they had just been comforting each other, their hearts were filled with the lingering fear of surviving a close call, and there was not a trace of romantic or illicit thoughts in their minds.

But things are completely different now.

Zhou Chenyu exuded a calm yet powerful aura, his deep eyes burning like a blazing fire, his intense gaze fixed on her. His refreshing and pleasant scent enveloped her, filling the small space with his fragrance, making her feel flustered and breathless, unable to move even her fingertips.

"No, it doesn't hurt... Brother Zhou, could you... could you let me go first?"

Su Fengnan's voice was soft and delicate, with a lingering sob in it. She was both ashamed and flustered, and her heart was pounding so fast it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.

At this moment, Zhou Chenyu's aura was imposing, causing Su Fengnan to feel a strange sense of fear. Her cheeks flushed and her body burned, and she struggled helplessly, trying to break free from his hold.

Seeing the shy and helpless look on the person in his arms, Zhou Chenyu's emotions grew even stronger, and he could no longer restrain his surging feelings. The emotions he had been holding back for so long burst forth uncontrollably:

"Nannan, I like you."

Su Fengnan was jolted awake, her mind went completely blank, she was stunned, her thoughts suddenly stopped, and she was unable to think of anything for a moment.

Zhou Chenyu raised his hand, his fingertips gently stroking her flushed cheeks. His voice, usually cold, was now incredibly gentle: "Nannan, be my girlfriend, okay? From now on, let me stay by your side and help you achieve all your dreams step by step."

Having spent so much time together, he had long since seen through her character. Su Fengnan was resilient and strong-willed at heart, with a clear mind, and would never be content to be confined to a small world, merely studying and making a meager living.

dream?

Su Fengnan's heart stirred slightly, and she smiled bitterly to herself. To put it bluntly, her greatest wish was simply to live a peaceful life, carefree and without worries about food or clothing. But the harsh reality was staring her in the face; this simple hope was never to be fulfilled.

She quickly snapped out of her daze, raised her hand to press against his chest, and tried to pull away slightly. Her lips parted, and her soft, delicate voice trembled slightly: "Brother Zhou..."

Zhou Chenyu held her tightly. Her whole body was weak, and she couldn't muster any strength. Her futile attempts to push him away were ultimately in vain.

Unable to break free, Su Fengnan had no choice but to give up, her face flushed red and burning, her eyes lowered, unable to meet his gaze.

The more silent she remained, the more anxious and uneasy Zhou Chenyu felt.

The warm yellow light spilled down, illuminating her flushed cheeks and her soft, full lips, their color delicate and tender. Even though he had always been extremely self-controlled, at this moment, with his beloved so close and held in his arms, all the long-suppressed feelings of excitement and anticipation burst forth, surging forth in a torrent.

He slowly leaned down, his forehead gently touching hers, forcing her to look up at him. Their deep breaths mingled, his voice carrying suppressed gasps and barely contained emotion: "Nannan, you like me too, don't you?"

Su Fengnan's heart pounded wildly, almost shattering her chest. Looking at him so close, their lips barely touching, her voice trembled uncontrollably: "Brother Zhou... Brother Zhou, are you serious about what you're saying?"

In both her past and present lives, she had never been solemnly confessed to by such a dazzling and outstanding person. For a moment, she only dared to cautiously seek confirmation of this sudden flutter in her heart.

Zhou Chenyu stepped back slightly, withdrew his hand from the wall, gently grasped her palm, and pressed it against his burning, pounding heart. His gaze was focused and tender, fixed on her without blinking: "Here, my heart beats only for you."

A simple sentence struck Su Fengnan's heart with great force.

A layer of mist instantly welled up in her eyes, and she could clearly feel his steady and powerful heartbeat in her palm, real and burning hot.

She instinctively tried to pull her hand away, but he held it firmly. Her lips moved slightly, a thousand words stuck in her throat, and in the end, she couldn't utter a single syllable. A single tear silently slid down her cheek.

"My heart beats only for you"—these words carry immense weight. She is inherently sensitive and easily takes things seriously. Even with a lingering sense of unease and uncertainty, she is willing to set aside her concerns and try to believe and accept. Even if the future is unpredictable, she is willing to take the gamble.

Seeing that single tear, Zhou Chenyu's heart softened, and she seized the opportunity to softly ask, "Nannan, I like you. You like me too, don't you?"

This time, Su Fengnan did not remain silent. She gently lowered her eyelashes and responded with a soft, almost inaudible "Mmm."

She never imagined that Zhou Chenyu would confess his love so hastily and solemnly in the dead of night, after surviving the ordeal. But those moments spent together, even though her soul was no longer young, the heart that fluttered for him was still beyond her control.

Why shouldn't she give a try to be with such a gentle and reliable person?

Upon receiving the long-awaited reply, Zhou Chenyu's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, suddenly settled down. A burst of brilliant fireworks exploded in his heart, and he was overjoyed.

He could no longer restrain himself. He tightened his arms around her waist, pulling her firmly into his embrace. He lowered his head and gently covered her soft lips with his.

"Well……"

Ever since I last held her, I've been suppressing my feelings day and night, and every time we meet, I've held back. But now, my emotions have overflowed and I can no longer hold them back.

At first, he only pecked lightly and carefully, then gradually deepened his touch. He was clumsy yet self-taught, his movements extremely gentle and tender, as if afraid of frightening the shy little girl in his arms.

Su Fengnan was completely passively enduring the situation, her mind a complete blank, bewildered and at a loss, unable to react at all to how the two of them had gotten to this point.

When her breathing became labored and her body went limp and slumped slightly, Zhou Chenyu finally released her and whispered, "Nannan, breathe slowly."

Su Fengnan gasped for breath, finally regaining her senses, feeling her whole body burning up. But when she looked up, she met his deep, lustful eyes, tinged with a faint red, and instantly felt so ashamed that she wanted to disappear. She quickly buried her face in his chest, not daring to look up.

Zhou Chenyu looked down at the shy and soft-spoken girl in his arms, a doting smile playing on his lips. His little girl was so adorable that he couldn't resist, and he longed to kiss her again.