CHAPTER 921: CHAPTER 727: LIKING YOU SINCE THE FIRST GLANCE 68

Every time I see Jian Dan, I don’t know why, but it feels so serene, like all inner turmoil has suddenly dissipated. He tiptoes inside and sits by her bedside, looking down at her from above.

She’s sleeping sweetly, her long hair draped over her cheeks, covering most of her face, along with her soft little ears.

He reaches out to tuck her stray hair behind her ear, revealing her entire delicate face, as if he’s been enchanted, and he bends down slightly.

With the distance to her face getting closer, he can clearly hear his strong heartbeat, thumping rhythmically, so lively and powerful.

One beat after another.

His eyes deepen, and just as his lips are about to touch her cheek, he suddenly snaps back to reality, instinctively stands up, and steps back a few paces.

He looks dazed.

He...what did he just want to do?

Kiss Jian Dan?

He’s suddenly incredulous, escaping Jian Dan’s room in a panicked mess, unaware of any of this, she continues to sleep soundly.

Bo Qin returns to his room, leaning his back against the door, laughs self-deprecatingly, "Running away in panic, not something Bo Qin would usually do, but that’s precisely what he just did."

He actually has feelings for Jian Dan, and not just a little.

He suddenly recalls Jian Cheng’s face, feeling a bit guilty, slowly walks over to the bed and sits down, his thoughts drifting far away, since when did these uncontrollable emotions start?

Seems like... a long time ago? Or just recently?

For a moment, he can’t quite remember.

His fingers, he doesn’t know when, have crept up to Jian Dan’s cheek. Her face is soft, tender, and smooth to the touch, very pleasant. He lingers, caressing a few times before withdrawing his fingers, his gaze capturing her delicate features.

The one who increasingly cares about Jian Dan is him.

And her feelings for him before, are they still lingering in realms unknown to Jian Dan?

Thinking of this possibility, he suddenly suffocates a bit, feeling overwhelmed by Jian Dan’s neglect, he lowers his gaze, eyes fixated on her face, "Jianjian, keep liking me, won’t you?"

His reply, naturally, is the sound of Jian Dan’s gentle breathing.

Perhaps she’s too tired during the day, her whole body feels particularly worn out, even after being stared at for so long, she shows no sign of waking up.

Bo Qin adjusts her blanket and finally leaves her room, worried that if he stayed any longer, he wouldn’t be able to hold himself back.

A sin.

Jian Dan is too young; he feels it’s not the right time now. At least, not until she graduates.

Early the next morning, Jian Dan wakes up groggily, her nose twitches, smelling a fragrant aroma, and she’s momentarily shocked, hurriedly puts on slippers and runs downstairs.

In the open kitchen, Bo Qin is wearing an apron, making breakfast for her. Hearing footsteps, he turns slightly to look over, tenderness shimmering in his eyes, "Awake?"

From initial shock to current stupefaction, she then thinks of something and timidly asks, "Uncle Qin, why are you here?"

Bo Qin puts down what he’s holding, turns and pulls the young girl close to him into a hug, "I missed you."

This sudden action leaves Jian Dan stunned for a while, she struggles slightly but cannot break free, allowing Bo Qin to hold her.

Bo Qin’s expression turns a bit odd; this feeling is similar to that night.

Could he truly be bewitched?

Shaking his head to dismiss the fantasies in his mind, he releases Jian Dan, "Go freshen up, I’m almost done here."

Jian Dan nods, pokes her head out for a look, sees the dishes she loves in the pot, and her mood brightens, "Uncle Qin, I’ll be right back, wait for me."

With that said, she scampers upstairs with a series of rapid steps, Bo Qin watching her retreating figure, amusedly shaking his head, this girl, huh.

But... isn’t it because he likes her?

...

Breakfast is cozy, and everything Bo Qin cooks is her favorite. After not having had authentic Chinese breakfast for a long time, Jian Dan feels particularly content.

Her little face glows with smiles as she looks at Bo Qin with shining eyes, "Uncle Qin, you really know me, I haven’t had such a delicious breakfast in ages."

Bo Qin’s expression changes slightly, "Why?"

Jian Dan, "Because I’ve been busy, lately very busy, after field research, just all sorts of hustling."

"Field research, haven’t heard you mention it, where did you go?"

Bo Qin asks as he serves her dishes, without much suspicion, just a bit curious since he hasn’t heard Jian Dan talk about it.

But Jian Dan’s heart isn’t calm, she hesitates for a moment, her voice stammers, "Didn’t go anywhere."