Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

Nighttime makes people prone to mistakes; darkness and silence often amplify inner emotions and impulses, making it easy for people to lose their rationality and judgment.

Feelings of loneliness, isolation, or anxiety are more likely to occur at night, and it is these negative emotions that lead people to make some irrational decisions.

Lying in bed, Liu Shiyin was in a state of turmoil. She blamed everything that happened tonight on the late night.

At this moment, Huo Muchen, who was lying on the bed, had already let his thoughts drift to the distance. He was filled with an indescribable feeling, which was the lingering taste and aftertaste brought by Liu Shiyin's lips.

He closed his eyes, as if he were back in that moment.

Her lips were soft and warm. The moment his lips touched hers, his heart raced, and the whole world seemed to stand still.

He could sense Liu Shiyin's presence; a faint fragrance lingered around his nose, captivating him.

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As Huo Muchen stepped into the restaurant that morning, he heard Qin Xiang's piercing scream:

"Mu Chen, what happened to your head? How did you get hurt?"

Huo Muchen, who was already somewhat tired from not getting enough rest, now looked even more gloomy.

He frowned, glanced impatiently at Qin Xiang, and replied coldly:

"It's nothing, just a minor injury,"

He walked straight to the dining table, intending to eat.

However, Qin Xiang didn't seem to intend to give up so easily. She followed Huo Muchen closely and continued to press him for answers:

"How can it be a minor injury? It looks quite serious. You should go to the hospital to get it checked out."

Huo Muchen stopped and turned to face Qin Xiang, his tone tinged with impatience:

"I told you I'm fine, can you understand?"

Qin Xiang was startled by Huo Muchen's attitude; she hadn't expected him to be so averse to her concern. She lowered her head, feeling somewhat wronged, and remained silent.

A brief silence fell over the restaurant. Huo Muchen sat down and began to eat, his mood seemingly worsened by Qin Xiang's interruption.

What exactly happened yesterday?

"Cough-cough-"

Qin Xiang was choked by Huo Muchen's sudden question and coughed repeatedly, almost spitting out the coffee in her mouth.

Her eyes widened, clearly not expecting Huo Muchen to continue questioning her about yesterday. Qin Xiang tried to calm herself, attempting to conceal her embarrassment, but her voice still trembled slightly:

"Yesterday...what happened yesterday?"

She feigned composure and asked a question in response, attempting to change the subject.

Huo Muchen's eyes were sharp as knives, staring directly at Qin Xiang:

“You know what I’m talking about,”

Qin Xiang felt a little guilty under Huo Muchen's gaze, so she lowered her head and avoided his eyes.

"I have no idea,"

Qin Xiang took a sip of water and began to speak.

"You know I hate people who play dirty tricks behind people's backs. Once I find out, you should know what the consequences will be."

Although Huo Muchen's voice was deep, it was like muffled thunder rolling in from afar, and every word was like a heavy bomb, exploding in Qin Xiang's heart.

Qin Xiang's face turned pale. She knew Huo Muchen's methods; they were absolutely ruthless and merciless.

She bit her lower lip, afraid to make a sound, but her heart was in turmoil. She decided to avoid provoking Liu Shiyin for the time being, lest she bring trouble upon herself.

Huo Muchen looked at her distraught state, a flash of disgust crossing his eyes. He stood up, said nothing, and left the table without a word.

Qin Xiang stood there, stunned, her gaze fixed on Huo Muchen's departing figure until he disappeared from sight.

She was filled with mixed emotions: fear of Huo Muchen, regret for herself, and above all, resentment towards Liu Shiyin. She bit her lower lip tightly, as if trying to swallow all her grievances and anger.

She knew that the only thing she could do now was to silently bear the consequences and try her best to win back Huo Muchen's heart.

Qin Xiang secretly vowed to herself that she would not give up so easily. She wanted Huo Muchen to see her sincerity and hard work.

Liu Shiyin was like a thorn in her heart, something she couldn't bear to leave unremoved. Qin Xiang's hatred was like a raging fire, impossible to quell.

The grievances and pain she suffered left a deep imprint on her heart every single moment. Whenever she closed her eyes, those scenes would replay in her mind like a movie, making it impossible for her to let go.

She was determined to find a suitable opportunity to make Liu Shiyin repay her tenfold for all the grievances and pain she had suffered at Huo Muchen's hands.

She won't let Liu Shiyin off easily.