Arknights' Lock of Heaven

Seeing his reaction, Nian's smile grew even more unrestrained. He could even dodge such cheesy pick-up lines... Where did this innocent young man come from? Let me take a good look at him.

"Oh, my love, why don't you respond to me? Why don't you look at me?"

Nian raised his folding fan and lifted Xia Yu's chin. "Are you shy?"

Is it so exciting?

Amiya, standing to the side, gaped, slowly put down her water glass, and covered her eyes.

Dr. Kelsey said that children shouldn't watch these things.

But those big, clear eyes peeking through his fingers were staring intently, not blinking an eye!

Exciting! I want to see it!

Dr. Kal'tsit, Amiya is going to be a bad girl.

"They say heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman, but beautiful women can't resist the charms of a hero."

With a sorrowful expression, she said, "What my lord has done in the Great Knight Territory will surely make countless people of Yan yearn for it, let alone me."

Oh no, she's so good at it!

Xia Yu felt like she was losing her grip on the situation.

His hands were trembling slightly, but he still managed to calmly pick up the water glass and take a sip.

"It is said that a scholar will die for one who understands him, and a woman will adorn herself for one who appreciates her," Xia Yu took a deep breath and looked Nian up and down.

Although natural beauty is hard to hide, Nian is the kind of person who looks good even without much makeup.

No one expected things to develop to this point, so Nian didn't dress up much and stuck to her usual attire.

"But I see you today, no different from before."

Is this how you treat the person you love?

Upon hearing this, Nian was not angry but rather pleased.

Ha, he's at a loss for words!

There's nothing more to say! My random A-clicks completely threw me into a frenzy!

The only way to flank them is by attacking their appearance!

Without a doubt, this year holds a huge advantage!

Even Amiya could see it and looked at Xia Yu with concern.

He has been cornered.

Both in debate and in practice.

At this point, both of them had forgotten their original purpose.

"This is all your fault, my lord," Nian said, looking at Xia Yu with a resentful expression, her breath sweet as orchids. "My lord, who would have thought you would express your feelings to me so rashly, in this kind of setting..."

She pressed her hand sadly against Xia Yu's chest, almost pressing her entire body against him.

"Yes, you are a free spirit, so naturally you wouldn't care about these things, but I, a young lady, still look forward to a romantic scene."

Get your brain working!

Seeing this, Xia Yu's brain raced. Was there... was there any way...?

By chance, he glanced at Nian, who was practically lying on top of him.

Her earlobes were bright red.

and many more!

Seeing this, Xia Yu carefully examined Nian.

Well, although it's not very noticeable, the slightly flushed cheeks and earlobes, plus the slightly trembling curve of her left hand pressed against her chest...

Xia Yu's lips curled into a wonderful smile.

When Nian saw this, his brows furrowed slightly.

Although I don't know why Xia Yu seemed to regain her confidence after glancing at me a few times, but...

Snapped!

She quickly opened the folding fan in her hand and held it in front of her face.

"My lord..." she said shyly, lowering her head.

"Don't look at what you shouldn't see. Even a young lady can be shy."

Whatever he has discovered, he cannot be allowed to continue looking.

But it doesn't matter, Xia Yu has already obtained the most crucial information.

So... you're shy too.

You're just a silver spear with a candle's head.

What am I afraid of?

Xia Yu pulled Nian into her arms and said, "Today I'm going all out!"

Amiya, who was secretly observing from the side, widened her eyes.

He finally understood and realized that he was destined not to celebrate the New Year.

In this respect, I am at a huge disadvantage.

Therefore, it's better to take a risky approach and strike straight at the heart of the enemy!

Don't fall into her rhythm, or you'll never win! Just force her to back down!

Looking at the bewildered Nian in her arms, Xia Yu slowly moved closer to her cheek.

Nian quickly realized what was happening.

He actually found out...

She gritted her teeth, looking at Xia Yu who was slowly approaching with a determined expression. At worst... at worst, I'll take a gamble with you!

I refuse to believe you'd actually dare to kiss me!

Nian gritted his teeth, stared intently at Xia Yu, and straightened his back to move closer to Xia Yu, just to see if he dared to continue kissing him!

As Xia Yu slowly approached, the atmosphere between the two gradually became tense.

As the two drew closer, closer still, until they could feel each other's burning breath.

A hint of panic flickered in their otherwise resolute eyes.

Am I wrong? Do they really dare?

Xia Yu's hand, which was around Nian's shoulder, trembled slightly, and Nian's hand, which was supporting Xia Yu's chest, also trembled.

They both knew the other could sense it and were trying their best to control themselves, not wanting to show weakness, but...

I just couldn't control myself.

How can one easily control the extreme turmoil in one's heart?

Finally, at the last sliver of distance, neither of them moved.

He just stared at the other person with wide eyes.

Shall you continue?

Why don't you continue?

Didn't you start this?

You didn't refuse, did you?

The two of them just stared at each other.

Amiya was overjoyed watching from the side!

But the two stopped there, looking at each other, and Amiya was very dissatisfied.

"Kiss him!"

Although she spoke very softly, Amiya's voice still woke the two people who were embracing each other.

Up!

The two of them thought of it at the same time.

Then... as their eyes met, they quickly reached a consensus.

"The hot pot is getting cold..."

Nian Youyou said.

"..."

Xia Yu silently let go of her hand.

"Your seasoning is great, can I have some?"

“Okay, I’ll give it to you when I get back,” Nian straightened up from his embrace, her expression unchanged.