"No, I'm not angry," Mu Qi took a few steps towards Yun Shunan, his gaze shifting.
Was he too boring?
What should he do now?
"Really?"
Yun Shunan was suspicious. "You're not going to splash me back?"
Did he need to splash her back?
Mu Qi glanced at the surging seawater at his feet, a hint of resistance in his eyes.
Would splashing this on Niannian make her catch a cold?
Thinking this, Mu Qi shook his head.
Yun Shunan was stunned for a moment, then shyly touched her head. "It's a bit childish."
Seeing that Yun Shunan had misunderstood, Mu Qi immediately explained, "It's not childish. I was just afraid you'd catch a cold."
"But I don't mind. Will you play with me?" As soon as Mu Qi finished speaking, Yun Shunan relaxed a little and immediately threw herself into his arms.
Mu Qi showed hesitation, his palm against her smooth skin making his heart flutter. "Niannian, catching a cold feels awful."
Not far away, the yacht driver, seeing that Mu Qi was taking so long, found himself feeling a twinge of envy for Yun Shunan. If only he were a woman...
The thought startled the yacht driver.
It wasn't surprising, really. The instinct to seek strength was primal, especially for a yacht driver struggling to survive on a desolate island with no other companions. It was understandable to cross the boundaries of gender for survival.
"It doesn't feel awful. Play with me, Mu Qi," Yun Shunan pouted, grabbing the back of Mu Qi's collar and tugging.
Mu Qi sighed in resignation. "Niannian."
"Did you agree?" Yun Shunan heard the tone in Mu Qi's voice, and her crescent eyes immediately lit up.
In her excitement, Yun Shunan pressed her soft, delicate body even closer to Mu Qi.
Mu Qi's breathing hitched.
"Then I'm going for a swim." With that, Yun Shunan released Mu Qi and turned towards the vast ocean.
Mu Qi's palm, which had just rested on Yun Shunan's body, seemed to still hold a lingering warmth. He watched her walk away with reluctance, clenching his fists, then a smile curved his lips.
After a while, seeing that Yun Shunan was swimming neatly within the same area, Mu Qi's tense nerves relaxed slightly. However, very soon, a sharpness gathered in his eyes.
Mu Qi abruptly turned his head, his gaze precisely targeting the yacht driver hidden among the coconut trees.
The yacht driver flinched, clutching the two large leaves in his hands tighter.
Frankly speaking, as a yacht driver with some experience, he had seen his fair share of noble young masters. A love-struck man like Mu Qi, who rarely showed emotion, was truly a one-of-a-kind he had never encountered before.
Faced with such an unknown anomaly, the yacht driver was constantly worried that this person might do something akin to murder.
After being stared at by Mu Qi for a few seconds, the yacht driver finally regained his ability to act. He loosened his grip, and the two leaves fell to the ground.
The yacht driver turned and fled into the distance.
"Mu Qi, aren't you swimming?" Yun Shunan, dripping with water, threw herself into Mu Qi's arms.
Mu Qi withdrew his attention from the yacht driver and looked down at the dripping person in his embrace.
Yun Shunan was the only one he let his guard down for.
"Will you come with me?" Yun Shunan looked up, her shining crescent eyes meeting Mu Qi's deep phoenix eyes.
"Okay." For Mu Qi, this word was spoken with both ease and grace when directed at Yun Shunan.
With just one word from Mu Qi, Yun Shunan was easily captivated. For a moment, she was dazed by Mu Qi's gentle and lingering gaze.
Seeing Yun Shunan lost in thought, Mu Qi leaned down slightly, scooped her legs from behind with his forearm, and lifted her into a horizontal embrace. He then walked step by step towards a suitable spot for swimming.
The sudden movement brought Yun Shunan back to reality. She reflexively wrapped her arms around Mu Qi's neck, showing no resistance whatsoever.
Mu Qi gently set Yun Shunan down at the suitable location.
However, Yun Shunan was not cooperating, her hands still wrapped around Mu Qi's neck.
"Hm?" Mu Qi looked down at Yun Shunan, raising an eyebrow slightly.
"Husband, I don't want to take you swimming anymore."
Mu Qi froze, his Adam's apple bobbing. He looked down at Yun Shunan, his gaze intense.
Mu Qi: "Then you..."
Before Mu Qi could finish, Yun Shunan cupped his face with both hands and kissed him.
Mu Qi's body stiffened for a moment, then he quickly responded, fully immersed in the kiss.
...
Soon, Yun Shunan melted into a puddle of water in Mu Qi's arms.
Yun Shunan felt no concern about potential dangers in their surroundings. Her hands still gently stroked the sides of Mu Qi's face, and she leaned entirely into his embrace.
Yun Shunan: "Mu Qi, shall we go up?"
Mu Qi: "Mm."
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That night, Mu Qi and Yun Shunan slept in each other's arms.
Yun Shunan slept soundly, a faint smile on her lips, as if dreaming of something pleasant.
As time passed, Yun Shunan seemed to be disturbed by something. Her breathing grew rapid, the smile on her lips vanished, and she suddenly opened her eyes.
Yun Shunan gasped for air, her heart pounding. Unprepared, her gaze caught a glimpse of a moon-white figure flashing outside the window.
After waking up, Yun Shunan's rapid heartbeat did not subside.
Feeling a strong sense of unease, she gently moved Mu Qi's hand from her waist and tiptoed towards the window.
The figure did not seem to be deliberately hiding. As Yun Shunan stepped out, not even a few steps, he appeared before her.
It was the person who had said that Mu Qi falling in love with her was not his intention.
Yun Shunan pursed her lips. Recalling this person's deliberate approach before, she wasn't particularly surprised by his current appearance.
The cold, white moonlight illuminated half of his face. His features were rather delicate, and even with a stern expression, he didn't seem to pose any threat to Yun Shunan. Instead, she felt a sense of familiarity.
Yun Shunan's unease gradually subsided. Seeing the person standing silently before her, Yun Shunan spoke first, "Why are you here?"
"Immortal, I have come to show you clearly who Mu Qi truly desires to spend his life with."
Under the cold, white moonlight, the person's lips trembled slightly. Without waiting for Yun Shunan's response, he raised his hand and swept his broad robe in front of her.