He always chooses his words precisely. Using the word "almost," he conveys his deep emotions while avoiding deceit.
"But you spanked her…"
Chen Yi heard the hesitation in her voice and, in a defiant chuckle, replied, "Don't be jealous. When I spanked her, I was thinking of you too. Satisfied?"
Almost instantly, Chen Yi was forced backward, crashing to the ground.
Zhou Yitang let out a cold laugh and sheathed her sword.
At nearly the same moment, Chen Yi scrambled up, took a step forward, and pulled her into his arms.
"Master…"
A rush of emotions swept over Chen Yi in an instant, leaving him unsure of what to say. He drew in several breaths.
"Master."
Zhou Yitang, held in his embrace, appeared slightly unaccustomed to it but remained calm, saying nothing.
Finally seeing Zhou Yitang again, Chen Yi's heart churned with countless thoughts. It felt like there were endless things he wanted to say, yet when the words reached his lips, he could only say,
"You've gotten thinner."
