Chapter 427: Solve Problems When They Arise
"Then you go wash up first, I'm almost finished here."
"Okay~"
Bae Juhyun responded, and once Liu Xin'an entered the room used for streaming, she walked worriedly into the bedroom.
She indeed needed to wash up, having worked up quite a sweat during dance practice today.
After she finished showering, hair slightly damp as she entered the bedroom, Liu Xin'an was already by the bedside, tapping away on his phone.
Since Liu Xin'an washed up after returning and then streamed, he didn't need to wash up again.
However, Bae Juhyun had come to the room, and unless something unexpected happened, there would still be another shower soon enough.
Reaching out to pull Bae Juhyun into his embrace as she approached, Liu Xin'an flashed a mischievous grin, breathing in her fresh scent.
"Came over here on your own, huh?"
Bae Juhyun rolled her eyes at Liu Xin'an but didn't resist, merely turning to hug his waist and forcefully pushing him onto the bed.
"Turn off the lights."
Her words left Liu Xin'an momentarily stunned, and before he could fully comprehend what Bae Juhyun had in mind, she let her actions do the talking.
Sleek black hair cascaded down Bae Juhyun's delicate face, brushing lightly against his chiseled features.
The softness on his lips made him vividly aware of the woman's passion before him.
The clean white shirt gradually transformed into another hue, akin to glazed porcelain, making it impossible for Liu Xin'an to look away.
"The lights..."
...
Time, in certain moments, tends to be overlooked.
As the intertwined breaths gradually calmed, Bae Juhyun regained her senses and didn't want to move a finger, snugly resting in the man's embrace.
Compared to her exhaustion, Liu Xin'an still had plenty of energy left.
"Uh, just hold me for a while." Bae Juhyun lazily spoke up, sensing Liu Xin'an planned to carry her to the bathroom, stopping him.
Naturally, Liu Xin'an didn't object, as he pushed aside Bae Juhyun's sweat-dampened loose strands, ensuring they wouldn't obstruct him from admiring her stunning features.
At this moment, Bae Juhyun might stir any man alive, yet fortunately, this scene was exclusive to Liu Xin'an alone.
After another peaceful embrace, Bae Juhyun lifted her head from Liu Xin'an's chest, gazing lovingly at the man. Her eyes radiated affection, prompting Liu Xin'an to lean down for another kiss.
"Is there something you want to tell me?"
Actually, Liu Xin'an sensed something was off from the moment Bae Juhyun initiated her advances.
After another peaceful embrace, Liu Xin'an seemed to guess the reason behind her initiative.
"Um."
Bae Juhyun responded, the dark surroundings easing her anxiety, along with Liu Xin'an's arms wrapped securely around her waist, providing ample reassurance.
"Is it about the gift?"
"Hmm... Sorry, Xin'an, I'm not sure how to express my love for you, so this is the best I can do..."
She was aware of how despicable her actions were, merely exploiting her allure for Liu Xin'an, yet...
"Oh~ I hope you always express it this way; I'll gladly accept it every time."
Liu Xin'an's playful answer made Bae Juhyun bite her lip, then she gave a soft hum and bit Liu Xin'an's chest.
"Hiss..."
The sting made him gasp sharply.
Bae Juhyun didn't bite for too long; releasing her grip, she continued softly, "I'm somewhat clumsy... don't really know how to gauge your thoughts, or how to reciprocate your love..."
"You don't need to; just enjoy the affection I give you..."
"I don't like that; I... also want to do something, but you're too good, so good that no one can find faults, so good... that it leaves me unsure what to do."
Bae Juhyun's earnest voice left Liu Xin'an unsure how to respond; he understood this feeling as he had experienced similar helplessness.
"I'm truly happy you love me this way, but... I'm afraid you'll think I'm just someone who enjoys your affection without any desire to return it."
"That's impossible."
"You might feel that way now... but what about later?" Bae Juhyun held the face of the man who consumed her every thought, seriously gazing into Liu Xin'an's eyes.
This was her deepest fear.
Their honeymoon phase was indeed longer than most couples, but every honeymoon phase eventually leads to a stage of fatigue.
When that time comes, she dreaded Liu Xin'an realizing there was an imbalance in their contributions to this relationship.
Would Liu Xin'an be angry then?
Would anger lead to arguments?
After arguing, then what...
Afraid to ponder too much, Bae Juhyun's grip on Liu Xin'an's face subconsciously tightened.
It wasn't until Liu Xin'an uttered a muffled sound that she quickly came to her senses and hurriedly let go.
"You seem to have walked into a mental blind spot; why have you suddenly become more pessimistic than me?"
After flexing his jaw, Liu Xin'an looked at Bae Juhyun and teased her with a smile.
"What mental blind spot?"
"You assume that I'll definitely feel unfair in the future?" Liu Xin'an pinched Bae Juhyun's delicate face, dissatisfied.
"... Future events are unpredictable, maybe you'll meet someone prettier, better built, and more charming than me, and you'll be swept away!"
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