Chapter 51

After I fell asleep that night.

In the middle of the night, I felt someone gently stroking my face.

I opened my eyes; it was Jin Lan.

In the darkness, his fingertips felt warm, and I couldn’t help but flinch.

He seemed to realize something, too.

He pulled his hand back.

I asked him, “Are you hungry? I can make you a bowl of noodles.”

Afraid he might refuse, I added, “I’m actually a bit hungry myself.”

He nodded.

While I was in the kitchen, Jin Lan leaned against the doorway, arms crossed, watching me.

Even without turning around, I could feel the intensity of his gaze.

The water in the pot started to heat up, the temperature rising sharply, and I heard his footsteps draw closer.

In a panic, I started rambling:

“With Tuotuo going with you, I’ll finally be able to relax a bit.

“Once that’s settled, I’ll move to the seaside with my new boyfriend. It’ll be great.”

The footsteps came to an abrupt halt.

Jin Lan’s voice was ice-cold: “Mm, sounds great.”