Hua Xiaomo had just tried to struggle to her feet when Qi Longbing commanded, "Don't move."
Hua Xiaomo paused and, indeed, stilled. However, the somber beauty of her delicate face seemed to deepen indistinctly.
"Now, I feel much better. What about you?" Qi Longbing said strangely, his handsome face alight with an angelic, harmless smile.
"Um…" Hua Xiaomo's eyes grew heavy. Just as she was about to reply, KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK! A series of knocks sounded at the door.
The sudden sound startled them. As Hua Xiaomo was about to get up, Qi Longbing's hand tightened its grip on her. "Don't move." His other hand shot out and pinched her waist.
The pinch hurt so much that Hua Xiaomo wanted to thump him. Involuntarily, she maliciously bumped her head against his.
Qi Longbing smiled. He waved his other hand, holding her head still, and playfully ruffled her hair as if she were a beloved pet.
