Save the villainous rag, and desperately force love upon him.

The kiss ended.

Su Qiu slowly released Shen Yi, her nose touching his, and could clearly see the redness at the corners of his eyes, as if they were tinged with a thin layer of rosy clouds.

I can't tell if it's from the passion I felt during our kiss or from the lingering bitterness in my heart.

She didn't say much, but lowered her head and gently pecked his lips again, with a soothing tone.

She then reached out and pulled him into her arms, adjusting him into a comfortable position: "Sleep."

Shen Yi snuggled closer to her, his nose brushing against the skin of her neck. Inhaling that familiar scent, the turbulent emotions in his heart gradually calmed down.

He actually understands that asking some questions too hastily will only make things difficult for both of them.

Moreover, Su Qiu is a mission taker.

The more he was pressed, the more Su Qiu wanted to avoid the question, and the more uncomfortable he felt. He figured it was better to put it aside for the time being.

"Good night."

He said something in a muffled voice, slightly hoarse from crying.

Her arms tightened, wrapping tightly around Su Qiu's waist, as if afraid that if she let go, the warmth before her would disappear.

Su Qiu raised her hand and patted his back gently, as if coaxing a child.

"Good night."

The bedroom lights were dimmed to their lowest setting, leaving only the moonlight streaming in from the window, casting a hazy shadow on the floor.

Shen Yi listened to the steady breathing of the person in his arms, and smelled the faint fragrance emanating from her.

My tense nerves slowly relaxed, and my eyelids grew heavier and heavier.

Finally, unable to resist sleepiness, I fell into a deep sleep.

Su Qiu stared at the ceiling with her eyes open, her fingertips unconsciously stroking Shen Yi's soft hair.

In the darkness, her eyes held a complex and unreadable expression, revealing both helplessness and a desire to escape.

The image of Little Western Paradise suddenly popped into my mind, its voice tinged with confusion:

"Host, why don't you just lie to him? Just agree for now, at least he'll be happier for the time being."

Su Qiu's fingers paused for a moment, her tone calm yet firm:

"You've been with me for so long, in which mission have you ever seen me lie?"

That's unfair to him.

Xiao Xitian scoffed: "The world isn't that fair to begin with."

"Then I will do my best to be fair."

Su Qiu responded calmly, her gaze falling on Shen Yi's furrowed brows, and she reached out to gently smooth out the wrinkles.

Xiao Xitian choked, his voice softening slightly:

"But he's really upset right now, didn't you see the look in his eyes just now..."

Su Qiu remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Do you want me to tell him the truth now?"

Should I tell him I'll leave sooner or later, or that he'll eventually forget me? That would only make him feel worse.

She paused, her voice as soft as a sigh: "Sometimes, ignorance is also a kind of happiness."

At least for now, he can still hold onto some hope.

Xiao Xitian hesitated for a moment, then tentatively said, "Actually... you can choose to stay in this world, as for the system..."

"That's not me," Su Qiu interrupted, her tone resolute and unwavering.

"My home is not here, and this is not where I will return."

Little Western Paradise fell completely silent.

Su Qiu lowered her head and placed a very light kiss on the top of Shen Yi's head, her eyes swirling with complex emotions.

In the end, it all settled into a silent tenderness.

I'll stay with him for as long as I can.

Cherishing the present moment is perhaps the only thing she can do right now.

……

The next few days.

As if by unspoken agreement, Shen Yi avoided mentioning the questions that Su Qiu had been trying to avoid.

Instead, they were like little sparrows that had found new fun, chirping incessantly around Su Qiu.

"Do you prefer sweet or savory? I discovered that the almond cookies from that old-established shop in the south of the city are especially delicious. Shall I take you there next time?"

……

"I loved climbing trees when I was little. Once I fell and scraped my knee. I cried all afternoon. Looking back now, it seems so silly..."

……

"When I was little, I lived with my grandma, and we would pick wild fruits. It was so much fun..."

……

"Look at this, I found an old record yesterday, the piano music is really nice, would you like to listen?"

"Su Qiu, what's your favorite color? Do you have any hobbies? Do you like skiing? Shall we go skiing next time?"

……

He chattered on about his preferences and curiously inquired about Su Qiu's favorites, his eyes sparkling with the joy of sharing.

Su Qiu mostly just listened, occasionally responding with an "um," without finding it annoying.

Sometimes he would respond with a few words, promising Shen Yi that he would go skiing when he had time.

Because Su Qiu knew that Shen Yi had no true friends in this world.

Or someone like her who can speak without any reservations.

Sometimes, when Shen Yi gets excited, he speaks so fast it's like beans popping out of a barrel.

Shen Yi would come to find Su Qiu while he was at work and bring her lunch.

Sometimes, when Su Qiu was too noisy to work on her documents, she would put down her pen, pull the person over, and kiss them.

The warm touch silenced Shen Yi, who was momentarily speechless. He was initially stunned.

He immediately went limp in her arms, his eyes curving into crescents, like a kitten that had finally succeeded, with a sly smile hidden in his eyes.

He knew perfectly well that Su Qiu found him annoying, but he willingly accepted this affectionate "punishment."

……

this day.

Shen Yi kept saying he wanted a kitten, saying the cats in the pet store were so soft and cute.

Two days later, Su Qiu had a purebred Abyssinian cat delivered to her.

The kitten had just been weaned a little over a month ago. Its wedge-shaped face was delicate and exquisite, and its large, erect ears stood up alertly.

The hair is a beautiful metallic color, shimmering with a warm glow in the light.

With long limbs, it runs like a rolling golden ball, and is especially clingy, always chasing after Shen Yi's heels.

Shen Yi sat on the carpet, teasing the kitten in his arms with his fingertips.

The little guy rubbed his head against his palm, making a comfortable purring sound.

"Look how well-behaved it is." Shen Yi looked up and smiled at Su Qiu, his eyes full of joy.

Su Qiu walked over, bent down and stroked the kitten's back, her tone slightly teasing:

"She's quite well-behaved, just like you."

"How is it similar?" Shen Yi raised an eyebrow, unconvinced.

"She looks aloof and unapproachable," Su Qiu tapped the kitten's forehead with her fingertip, then looked at Shen Yi, "but actually, she loves to cling to people."

Shen Yi's cheeks flushed slightly after his secret was exposed, but he stubbornly replied:

"Who's clingy? I was just... I just thought it was cute."

As she spoke, she hugged the kitten even tighter, resting her chin on its fur, and secretly glanced at Su Qiu, a smile involuntarily creeping onto her lips.

Su Qiu's phone, which was on the bedside table, suddenly rang, the urgent ringtone breaking the silence of the room.

She raised her hand and touched his hair, gently rubbing the top of his head with her fingertips:

"I'm taking this call."

Shen Yi hummed in agreement and looked up at her.

Seeing her walk towards the balcony with her phone, he didn't ask any questions, but just lowered his head and continued to scratch the kitten's chin with his fingertips.

The little guy squinted comfortably, making a "purring" sound in his throat, which tickled his palm.

Shen Yi's gaze was as soft as unmelting candy, landing on the kitten's fluffy head.