The awkwardness and stunned confusion from the scolding strangely dissipated when he met her beautiful eyes, which were a mixture of shame and indignation.
He suddenly broke into a grin, revealing a set of perfectly straight, white teeth. His smile held a hint of resigned acceptance, yet it also concealed a mischievous glint.
Shen Yuan suddenly reached out and hugged Li Zhi.
The arm wrapped around her waist tightened slightly, pulling her closer into his embrace.
Shen Yuan leaned in slightly, drawing near her indignant little face.
His breath, cool yet scorching, washed over the tip of her nose. He pitched his voice extremely low, speaking slowly in a tone that was both coaxing and a little rascally:
"Zhizhi..."
Shen Yuan looked as if he were soothing a bristling little animal, but his gaze was locked onto her blushing face, his voice low and husky.
"Since it's already come to this, and we've already been totally embarrassed..."
"Then how about..."
