Seeing him suddenly curl his lips, it was Ning Anmiao who was puzzled. Her heart was pounding, and she felt a nameless panic and nervousness.
She wasn't Lu Yan. She couldn't keep her emotions in check like him, so naturally she couldn't figure out what Lu Yan was thinking at the moment.
But she was sure that his mood had softened a lot compared to his coldness earlier.
Lu Yan stubbed out his cigarette and stood up from the chair. His tall figure enveloped her petite body. With his arms crossed over his chest, he looked at her quite leisurely.
"As a man, it's rather pathetic to need a woman's help in my career. Regarding the relationship between you and my mother, I was unaware before. From now on, I'll always stand by your side."
After saying that, he paused and stared into her eyes. "As for this sprained ankle, it's my fault for not keeping your playful nature in check."
Ning Anmiao blinked. The hesitation and unease in her mind suddenly seemed to shrink and become insignificant.
She lowered her head, her voice getting softer and softer. "So, the reason you chose me is because you like me... right?"
The curve of Lu Yan's lips deepened. He raised his arm and, with almost no effort, grabbed her wrist again, making her naturally fall into his arms.
She had been waiting for his answer. At that moment, her body tensed up nervously as she locked eyes with Lu Yan.
After a while, Lu Yan whispered, "If it weren't for like, I really can't understand why I'm doing this."
"I never do useless things, and I never waste time on things I'm not sure about."
His voice was calm. "But I still did it, even though I'm not sure if I can win you back."
"Maybe you don't remember, but I remember it clearly." Lu Yan rested his chin on Miao Miao's neck, and his warm breath gently caressed her collarbone.
"You said love should be spoken out loud."
He was always reserved, but at this moment, he said it with extreme earnestness and solemnity. "You've heard it before, but I still want to say it to you one more time."
"I love you, Miao Miao."
He slowed down and said it again. "If once isn't enough, I can say it again. I love you, Miao Miao."
While Lu Yan wasn't tired of saying it, Miao Miao had heard enough. Flushing red, she tried to push him away. "That's enough, I heard you."
She felt her face was about to burn. She was shy, but more than that, she was shocked.
She had never heard Lu Yan express his love so directly, except for those rare moments of passion in bed.
This time was different. He said it in a completely sober state during the day.
Although it was simple, she liked it.
It seemed that lovers in a passionate relationship would do this, repeating those three words "I love you" tirelessly. Each time they said it, their hearts would be filled with a little more sweetness.
Ning Anmiao admitted that she was also superficial.
Actually, what she had always wanted was Lu Yan's passionate and honest love, not the optimal choice after considering everything.
Love should be passionate.
She hadn't held out much hope, but today's Lu Yan surprised her and even touched her.
It turned out that even a silent tree like him could be shaken for her.
"So, let's get back to the question just now." Lu Yan held Ning Anmiao in his arms and gradually steered the conversation back to the original question.
"Do you have feelings for me or not?"
Ning Anmiao curled her fingers slightly. Her heart was pounding like a wild deer.
She took a deep breath. Her voice trembled a little with excitement, but the words were still clear. "I like you. I've always liked you."
Lu Yan smiled.
Finally, he heard the answer he had been longing for from Miao Miao's mouth.
Ning Anmiao quickly added, "But I've never felt that you like me."
"It's as if I just happened to approach you, and you just happened to need someone like me at the right time, so you chose me."
Ning Anmiao honestly voiced her thoughts.
That was what she had always believed.
Lu Yan's eyes landed on her lips. For the first time, he thought this little mouth could be so talkative.
He had just said he loved her, and she still wasn't satisfied. She even bargained about their past feelings. She seemed reasonable but was actually being a bit of a nuisance, like a little delicate girl.
"So what should I do?" Lu Yan was in the mood to play along with her and followed her train of thought. "Do you want me to do something to prove it?"
Ning Anmiao seemed to be waiting for this question. Without thinking, she said, "So, it depends on your performance."
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows slightly, his voice deep. "What does 'it depends on your performance' mean?"
Ning Anmiao shook her head and continued to explain. "Saying the word 'love' is as easy as just moving your lips. It's effortless and has no difficulty."
"I didn't finish what I said before. Love isn't just about words; it also depends on actions."
Hearing this, Lu Yan gave a mysterious smile and drawled, "Understood. Love isn't just in words, but in actions."
Ning Anmiao nodded, looking satisfied.
Lu Yan lifted his chin and said calmly, "But you're on your period. It's a pity we can't do it."
Ning Anmiao stopped breathing for a moment. After realizing what he meant, she was instantly furious and glared at him fiercely.
"I didn't mean that!" she said angrily, her little face flushing red. "You're being a hooligan!"
Seeing her blushing shyly, Lu Yan's eyes grew even deeper. He tilted his head slightly until his lips were almost touching hers. "You just taught me that love should be 'acted' out."
"It's okay. We'll have opportunities in the future. We can take our time."
As soon as he finished speaking, before Ning Anmiao could react, he kissed her.
Ning Anmiao couldn't catch her breath. Her whole body felt like it was on fire, filled with a growing sense of restlessness.
She was first surprised but not very repulsed. She just let him take what he wanted and accepted his countless kisses one after another.
Until Lu Yan let her go.
The air between their breaths and lips was filled with a sweet smell, and the atmosphere became ambiguous and hot.
Ning Anmiao lowered her eyes. Her little face was crimson, and her lips were even redder and more delicate.
Lu Yan almost lost control. He closed his eyes to calm himself down.
"I haven't agreed to be with you yet. How can you do this!"
"Just a preview."
Lu Yan's voice was a bit hoarse. His passionate voice was extremely sexy, tugging at her heartstrings. "There will be plenty of opportunities in the future anyway."
He seemed to be confident of success.
Ning Anmiao: "You're very confident."
"This is the confidence and self - assurance a grown man should have. If I don't even have this, there's no point in talking about pursuing you again."
He said seriously and made her sit obediently in his arms. "The first step in pursuing you is to keep you by my side all the time, just like this."
"..."