CHAPTER 425: CHAPTER 243 EFFORT_2

Fu Siyu loosened his embrace and relaxed his entire body against Shu Wan’s shoulder, gently inhaling the faint fragrance emanating from her. He felt immensely satisfied.

His emotions were so apparent that they overflowed to Shu Wan.

Shu Wan had never been in a relationship before and didn’t know what it was like when two people were in love.

But the affection Fu Siyu radiated was so intense that Shu Wan felt she should do something in return.

After some thought, Shu Wan tentatively reached out and embraced Fu Siyu’s waist.

Her first thought was that it felt rather nice.

Fu Siyu himself was in good shape and worked out regularly, giving a reliable sense of solidity like steel.

"Shu Wan," Fu Siyu suddenly lowered his head to look at her.

Shu Wan responded, and her gaze collided with Fu Siyu’s deep eyes.

"I am really fortunate."

Fu Siyu, being the clever man he was, knew that Shu Wan’s acceptance of him wasn’t so much about her liking him as about his kindness toward her and her feeling that he was suitable.

Even so, Fu Siyu still felt lucky.

Because he was the one nearest, and he was the one Shu Wan chose.

Shu Wan grasped the implication in his words, her eyes flickering slightly as a warm feeling surfaced softly at the bottom of her heart, "I’ll try my best."

Fu Siyu knew that what Shu Wan meant was that she was touched, so she would try to fall in love with him.

But upon hearing this, Fu Siyu didn’t feel particularly happy. Instead, a faint sense of loss briefly crossed his eyes, unnoticed by Shu Wan.

Fu Siyu’s lips curved into a smile, "Then I’ll try my best too."

As long as he remained the most suitable one, Shu Wan would stay by his side.

Shu Wan knew that Fu Siyu treated her well, but so far, she hadn’t perceived this affection as being vastly different from others.

After all, Shu Wan herself might not have realized that she had a mysterious charm about her.

Perhaps it was her innate nature that attracted him; in her past life, apart from not being born a man and unable to appear publicly as her true self, any other affection she desired, Shu Wan received.

A mentor nurtured her carefully, classmates shared similar interests, and comrades were loyal like brothers.

If described in modern terms, Shu Wan was a person who never lacked love.

So, her choosing Fu Siyu was partly due to her fondness for him and partly her desire to experience romance.

Naturally, Fu Siyu understood her thoughts. Thus, even though their relationship had become official, he still felt insecure.

However, now was not the time to release these emotions; during happy moments, they should do happy things.

Fu Siyu led Shu Wan to an indoor Christmas tree laden with many gifts, "Not knowing what you’d like, I prepared a little of everything. Now, you can open your presents."

"Okay," Shu Wan’s eyes slightly curved, "I have also prepared a gift for you, it’s in the trunk of the car. You can get it."

Fu Siyu, evidently surprised, hadn’t expected this, "Okay, I’ll go right now."

Before long, Fu Siyu returned carrying a box.

He opened it to find a handmade grey scarf, a belt, and a shaver.

"I didn’t know what to give, so I looked it up online."

Before coming to Ying Country, Shu Wan had guessed that her relationship with Fu Siyu would change, and she knew he would definitely prepare a gift for her.

So, Shu Wan specifically researched online how modern girls presented gifts to their boyfriends. The most liked gifts were handmade scarves, belts, and shavers, so she bought these.

Seeing that Fu Siyu didn’t say anything, Shu Wan thought he didn’t like them, "Sorry, I—"

Before she could finish, Fu Siyu hugged her tightly, affectionately kissing her hair, "I love it. You are wonderful."

"As long as you like it."

Shu Wan leaned on Fu Siyu’s shoulder, her lips curving up, watching the heavy snowfall outside the window, feeling calm and peaceful.

Unconsciously, Shu Wan stretched out her arms to embrace Fu Siyu, showing a slight dependence, "I’m a bit hungry."

"Then let’s go eat."

They ordered lunch from outside. Although Shu Wan wasn’t very fond of Western food, since they were in Ying Country experiencing the festive atmosphere, Fu Siyu had a Western meal prepared.

After eating, Shu Wan normally took a nap.

There was a bedroom nearby, and Shu Wan lay on the bed to sleep. She thought Fu Siyu would join her, but this time he very properly sat beside her with his laptop, working.

This surprised Shu Wan a bit. Probably her gaze was too obvious for him to ignore, so he looked up, "Why aren’t you sleeping?"

"Why are you still working today?"

"It could also be left till tomorrow," Fu Siyu showed an unusual hint of helplessness, "but I need something to distract me."

Shu Wan liked to wear lighter clothing to bed. The room was warm, so she wore a silk camisole dress. Her long hair cascading over the pillow like a waterfall, she looked unbearably beautiful.

And yet she was completely unaware of it, "But I want you to stay with me."

Initially, Shu Wan had some concerns about accidental intimacies, but she ultimately chose to trust Fu Siyu’s self-control.

Having Fu Siyu beside her would make her feel more secure.

Shu Wan just lay there, her eyes sparkling as she said, "I want you to stay with me." At that moment, no matter how compelling the reason, Fu Siyu couldn’t refuse.

He sighed softly to himself, then put away the laptop and walked over to Shu Wan.

Fu Siyu only took off his coat, half-sitting on the edge of the bed, wrapping Shu Wan up in his arms, "Sleep well, good afternoon."

Encircled by Fu Siyu’s presence, Shu Wan nodded contently, "Okay."

The snow was still falling outside, the room warm and filled with a floral scent, as if they were in a fantasy world, fantastical and beautiful.

At that moment in Northwest Mountain in Hua Country, the century’s worst storm was happening. The overnight rainfall washed away the mountain stones, unleashing a torrent that burst open a long-sealed cave, revealing ancient relics hidden inside for who knows how long.