After watching Du Fei, Ling Jiuer, Kong Haoyu and Xiao Fangfei enter the room, Gu Fanxing excitedly took the key and opened her and Pei Luonan's room.

She slowly pushed open the door, and when she saw the only large carved bed in the center of the room, she realized belatedly that her carefully designed "assist plan" had actually trapped herself in the embarrassing situation of being alone with Pei Luonan.

At this moment, she stood there in a daze, embarrassment crept onto her cheeks, the faint smile on the corner of her lips stopped abruptly, her heartbeat began to become rapid, and panic overwhelmed her like a tide.

"Military Advisor Gu, what are you daydreaming about?" Pei Luonan's voice came from behind him, with a barely perceptible smile.

He walked into the room carrying two suitcases and placed them gently on the floor. The sound of the metal wheels hitting the wooden floor was particularly clear in the silent room.

He reached out and unbuttoned his suit jacket, his movements graceful and calm. The scent of cedar mixed with sandalwood filled the air, instantly filling the entire space.

Gu Fanxing walked into the room, her cheeks slightly hot: "No... not in a daze."

She didn't dare to look him in the eye. Her eyes fell hurriedly on his collarbone, which was faintly visible at the collar of his shirt, and then quickly moved away.

"I just... just thought, this room is quite elegant."

Pei Luonan raised his eyebrows, walked slowly closer, and a meaningful arc appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Elegant? I think Miss Gu is more concerned about why there is only one bed here and whether this bed is big enough?"

His voice was low and ambiguous, and every word brushed her heartstrings like a feather.

"Pei Luonan! You...don't talk nonsense!"

She took a few steps back, but accidentally bumped into the dressing table behind her, making a dull "bang" sound.

The celadon vase on the dressing table shook, and the wild chrysanthemums in the vase trembled slightly. A few petals fell and happened to land on Pei Luonan's shoulder.

Pei Luonan looked down at the petals on his shoulder, then raised his eyes to look at her, his smile growing even wider: "Why are you so nervous? Could it be..." He suddenly leaned forward, his hands on the edge of the table on both sides of her, trapping her in a small space, "Miss Gu, you forgot that some people have already said that they would 'commit themselves to you'. Are you afraid?"

Gu Fanxing's breathing stagnated, and memories came flooding back like a tide.

More than a year ago, she was injured while saving his dog. When she was working with him for revenge, she made the promise of marrying him in a moment of desperation.

At this moment, when he mentioned this sentence, it was like a fire that instantly ignited her cheeks.

"That...that's all a temporary measure to make you agree to cooperate with me!" She turned her face away, not daring to look at his burning gaze.

“A stopgap measure?”

Pei Luonan chuckled, his warm breath spraying on her ears, with a hint of temptation.

"But I remember that Miss Gu's eyes were firm when she said this, and she didn't seem to be joking at all."

His fingertips gently stroked her hot cheek, his movements were gentle but with irresistible power.

“Now, isn’t it time to fulfill your promise?”

Gu Fanxing's heart trembled suddenly, and in panic she reached out to push his chest: "Pei Luonan! Stop it!"

However, her strength seemed insignificant in front of him, and he took advantage of the situation to grab her wrist and gently pressed it on the table.

Pei Luonan lowered his head, his nose almost touching hers: "Gu Fanxing, do you know? From the moment you said that, I have been waiting."

His voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of hidden affection, "Wait until you let down your guard, wait until you face your own heart."

Gu Fanxing's heart was beating like a drum. She could clearly feel the warmth of his palm and the strong aura coming from him.

Her eyes involuntarily fell on his lips, then quickly moved away, her mind in a mess: "You...what do you want to say?"

A gentle smile appeared on Pei Luonan's lips. He let go of her wrist, but gently held her in his arms: "What I want to say is..." His voice sounded above her head.

Gu Fanxing's body stiffened instantly. She couldn't believe her ears. In her impression, Pei Luonan had always been a calm and rational person, but she never thought that he would express his feelings so bluntly.

"You...you must be kidding." Her voice trembled. "We have always been partners. How could it be possible..."

“Why not?”

Pei Luonan interrupted her and looked at her.

"Miss Gu is so slow, this is not good, she needs to change."

At this moment, the details that she had deliberately ignored flooded into her mind like a tide.

"But..." She still couldn't believe it.

Pei Luonan hugged her tighter, resting his chin lightly on the top of her head, "Gu Fanxing, give me a chance, and give yourself a chance, okay?"

Gu Fanxing looked at the sincere affection in his eyes, and the defenses in her heart gradually collapsed.

A hint of surprise flashed in Pei Luonan's eyes, and a bright smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

"From now on, it's my turn to protect you."

As the night deepened, the old-fashioned clock hanging on the bedside began to tick, reminding people of the passage of time.

Gu Fanxing then remembered that after a day of running around, her body was already soaked with sweat, and the sticky feeling made her feel uncomfortable. She gently broke free from Pei Luonan's arms and whispered, "I... I'm going to take a shower."

Pei Luonan raised a wicked smile and deliberately prolonged his tone: "Do you need my help? After all, we have agreed to take care of each other."

"Pei Luonan!" Gu Fanxing's face flushed again in an instant. She grabbed the pillow on the bed and threw it at him, "You...be serious!"

Pei Luonan caught the pillow easily, smiled and raised his hands in surrender: "Okay, okay, I won't tease you anymore. There are new towels and toiletries in the bathroom cabinet, and you can adjust the water temperature yourself."

Gu Fanxing nodded hurriedly, took out some clothes from the suitcase, and almost ran into the bathroom.

The moment she closed the bathroom door, she leaned against the cold door panel and breathed a sigh of relief. In the mirror, her cheeks were flushed, and there was a hint of panic and shyness in her eyes.

The mist in the bathroom gradually spread. Gu Fanxing stood under the shower, but her thoughts could not calm down. Pei Luonan's words, his eyes, his hug, kept replaying in her mind. She had never thought that the always calm and self-controlled Pei Luonan would express his feelings so passionately.

Just as she was immersed in her thoughts, she suddenly heard a knock on the bathroom door: "Gu Fanxing, did you bring shampoo? I have a new bottle here, can I bring it to you?"

Gu Fanxing's heart skipped a beat, and she responded loudly: "No need! I brought it myself!"

When Gu Fanxing finished her shower, changed into loose pajamas and walked out of the bathroom, Pei Luonan's gaze lingered on her for a moment, and his Adam's apple rolled unconsciously.

Gu Fanxing felt a little uncomfortable when he looked at her: "You...you go take a shower, I'm going to sleep first."

When Pei Luonan finished washing and walked to the bed, a mischievous smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "What? Miss Gu, are you going to occupy the whole bed?"

Gu Fanxing glared at him: "What else? Do you think I'd squeeze in with you?"

"You said so." Pei Luonan suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms, then laid down on the bed. "Since that's the case, I'd better obey your command."

"Pei Luonan! You..." Gu Fanxing panicked and tried to struggle, but he held her tightly, unable to move. She could feel his hot body temperature through her thin pajamas, and her heartbeat became faster and faster.

Pei Luonan lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Don't move. If you move again... I really can't bear it anymore." His voice was a little hoarse and seductive, causing Gu Fanxing's body to stiffen instantly.

In the darkness, their breathing intertwined. Gu Fanxing lay in his arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, gradually relaxed her body, and fell asleep.

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