Chapter 106 - 105: The King’s Heart has been found

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Chapter 106: 105: The King’s Heart has been found "Left already?" Yu Zhi lowered her gaze; from her angle, she could only see the man’s long, thick eyelashes brushing against his lower eyelid. As if possessed, she gently placed her fingertip over them. "Will she come back?" Shi Wei closed his eyes, letting the soft cloud-like touch caress his lashes as he murmured softly, "Probably not." "I see." Yu Zhi felt slightly relieved. She glanced at the backpack nearby; the things she had prepared were now probably unnecessary. Brilliant sunlight flooded the entire city, scattering spots of light across the floor through the floor-to-ceiling windows. The two held each other, cherishing this tranquil moment. The man lifted his alluring eyes slightly, silently meeting the gaze of the girl in front of him for a few seconds before his eyes lowered again, landing on her rosy, flushed lips. His throat bobbed as his large hand slid under the hem of her hoodie, stopping at the soft flesh at her waist. "Zhizhi." Shi Wei’s voice was slightly hoarse; his lashes trembled slightly as he leaned closer to her. The intertwined flavors of mint and peach filled their mouths entirely, inseparable. "Buzz, buzz—" The vibrating phone interrupted their intimate moment. Yu Zhi, her face flushed bright red, broke free from his embrace. Sitting beside him, she grabbed her phone without thinking and immediately answered the video call. "Little Zhi, I have some good news for you," Ruan Yuan glanced at her before picking up a small round mirror and continuing to apply lipstick. Yu Zhi pursed her lips, calming the rapid pounding of her heart. "What is it?" "I’ve received news that the King’s Heart you liked has been purchased." Yu Zhi: "..." "And it just so happens that the buyer is the Shi Family who took the plum blossom last time," Ruan Yuan continued. Yu Zhi: "..." Lowering her head slightly, her gaze sneakily darted to the man beside her. When she caught the hint of amusement at the corners of his lips, she wished she could hide her face altogether. Unaware of Yu Zhi’s flustered reaction, Ruan Yuan twisted open a mascara tube after finishing her lipstick. "This is a rare opportunity. When are you planning to act?" Previously, Yu Zhi had been advised to just steal the item outright, but before they could act, the buyer had left F Country. Unexpectedly, after going in circles, it had once again ended up in the Imperial City—and still in the possession of the Shi Family, whom they’d visited before. "No need anymore," Yu Zhi’s voice was as soft as a mosquito’s buzz, her face growing even redder. Whether it was out of embarrassment or frustration, she herself wasn’t sure. At her response, Ruan Yuan finally set down her makeup tool, her expression turning surprised as she stared at the girl’s image on the screen. "Why not? Don’t you really like it?" "He gave it to me." "Who?" "Shi Wei... " Ruan Yuan only then noticed the slight swelling of Yu Zhi’s lips and her flushed cheeks. Raising an eyebrow, she said, "The man you mentioned last time—could it be him?" "Yes." Yu Zhi curled her fingers, her gaze instinctively stealing another glance at the man beside her, a strange nervousness creeping into her heart. Seeing her demeanor, Ruan Yuan could easily piece together the rest. Spotting the strands of the man’s hair at the corner of the screen, she suddenly laughed. "I’ll be in the Imperial City tomorrow. Why don’t we have dinner together, and you bring your boyfriend along?" "Alright." Yu Zhi swiftly agreed, then hurriedly hung up the call. Pressing her lips tightly together, her small hands gripped the phone, her posture betraying a hint of unease. "Zhizhi, you’ve mentioned me to your friend?" Shi Wei leaned over and enveloped her waist in his arms, ripples forming in the depths of his eyes. Seeing her nod lightly, Shi Wei caught her delicate ear between his lips and murmured in a deep, teasing voice, "What did you talk about, hmm?" "Just... just about how you kissed me," Yu Zhi stammered, still not adept at lying. Especially since the sensation of his warm breath against her ear made her entire body tingle helplessly, even emptying her mind. Shi Wei chuckled softly, his eyes brimming with joy to the point of overflowing, clearly quite pleased with her answer. As if rewarding her, he placed a kiss on her side cheek; his arms around her waist tightened, as if vowing never to release her in this lifetime. ** Grade 12, Class Seven. Every desk in the classroom had been spaced apart, narrow gaps left between them. Because this was the first exam following the National Day holiday, none of the students in the class dared relax, instead steeling themselves in anticipation of the class monitor handing out the test papers. The first subject was physics, and the exam supervisor was Sun Xuemei. Standing at the podium, she scrutinized the students for a long while before patrolling the aisle, ensuring no incidents of cheating occurred. Seated in the last row, a girl lazily rested her arm on the desk surface, grasping her pen with mild frustration as she stared at the test paper before her. She let out a small sigh; after filling in her name in the designated field, her hand froze again. The characters were familiar, yet combined into questions, they rendered her utterly clueless. "Classmate Yu, are you feeling unwell?" Sun Xuemei happened to pass by her desk and mistook the girl’s furrowed brows as signs of illness. Yu Zhi lifted her almond-shaped gaze and sat up straighter. "I’m fine." "Well then, focus on your paper quickly so you don’t waste time," Sun Xuemei instructed sternly, her expression severe. "Okay." As her teacher walked away, Yu Zhi’s eyelids drooped again. A wave of drowsiness suddenly swept over her. She yawned but had no choice but to continue tackling the questions. Outside, the sunlight was brilliant; gentle breezes carried the sound of chirping birds and swaying leaves, which rang clearly in the hush of the classroom. By the time the second exam concluded and lunch break began, Yu Zhi couldn’t resist lowering her head onto her desk, preparing to nap. "Little Zhi, aren’t you going to eat lunch?" Qin Huai copied her pose, resting his head on his arm. "No." Yu Zhi closed her eyes, looking utterly worn out. Qin Huai, perhaps influenced by her fatigue, simply decided to forego the crowded cafeteria and drifted off as well. Sitting in the front row, Lu Li glanced back unconsciously, his gaze landing on the quiet scene behind him—the girl resting cutely on her desk. The warm afternoon sunlight painted her flushed cheeks in scattered golden hues. Her lashes cast a rippling shadow against her lower eyelids, and the gentle curve of her lips—soft red—seemed like the most tempting of treats, making Lu Li yearn to take a bite. The thought alone caused his ears to burn with embarrassment. Hurriedly shifting his gaze elsewhere, he placed a hand over his beating heart, the faint dimple on his left cheek flickering. "Brother Lu, let’s go." Lin Chengyu tapped his shoulder and gestured towards the door with a lift of his chin. Being less perceptive, Lin hadn’t noticed Lu Li’s subtle, conflicting emotions. "Alright." Lu Li stood up leisurely, deliberately choosing to leave through the back door. As he passed Yu Zhi’s desk, his steps briefly hesitated, his lips quirking into a faint smile.

Chapter 106 - 105: The King’s Heart has been found

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