Hua Xiaomai slightly tilted her head; from this angle, she could just see the slightly damp hair at his temples and the fine beads of sweat on the back of his neck.
The man seemed as if he had just been scooped out of boiling water, his body radiating heat. Being so close, she felt she could hear his heartbeat, steady and strong, which was particularly comforting.
"It's so hot..." Hua Xiaomai made a token struggle and seeing that he wouldn't let go, she let him be, her lips curling up in a smile, "So you are happy! You scared me there. I thought you weren't pleased. Since last night until now, you've hardly said two words, just like a sulky gourd. This is the biggest thing between us since we got married, how come you seem so indifferent about it?"
