Looking at the clothes Gu Ye had bought for her in the walk-in closet, alongside his own clothes, all so closely sharing the same space, Jiang Mo suddenly felt a different kind of emotion.
Walking out of the bedroom and seeing the living room filled to the brim with things, Jiang Mo entered the kitchen. She pursed her lips, but the little expression on her face was happy. With her hands clasped behind her back, she swayed slightly. "Why did you suddenly buy so many things for me?"
"You stay over occasionally, and you were always short on daily necessities and clothes. I had some time, so I ordered them. It'll be more convenient for you when you stay here in the future," Gu Ye said, frying a steak. "I don't know if you'll like them. If there's anything else you want to add, just tell me."
"No need, this is plenty," Jiang Mo said sweetly. "Thank you."
Gu Ye's lips curled into a smile. "Alright, go wait outside. Dinner will be ready in two minutes."
A few minutes later, the two were seated in the dining room.
Looking at the colorful and aromatic Western-style meal, Jiang Mo took out her phone and snapped a few photos. "Thanks for your hard work."
"It's nothing for me. Give it a try," Gu Ye said, feeling a bit nervous since he was a complete novice in the kitchen.
Jiang Mo took a bite, then slightly furrowed her brow, wearing an expression that seemed hard to describe.
Gu Ye immediately grew tense. That shouldn't be the case; he had followed the recipe exactly, without adding any of his own "creative touches."
"If it's bad, don't force yourself. Let me taste it."
He picked up his chopsticks to try it, feeling a bit puzzled. The flavor seemed alright, not exactly terrible.
Seeing his little reaction, Jiang Mo couldn't help but laugh.
Seeing her smile, Gu Ye realized he'd been tricked.
"I was just teasing you earlier. Your cooking skills are good, you have a talent. Major praise!" Jiang Mo gave a thumbs-up.
"You really had me fooled. I thought I'd messed it up," Gu Ye said, then asked, "Want some red wine?"
Jiang Mo thought for a moment. "Then I can only have a tiny bit."
True to his word, Gu Ye poured just a little for Jiang Mo, and they clinked glasses.
After tasting the wine, Jiang Mo found it quite pleasant. "I'll have a little more."
"This wine has a bit of a strong delayed effect. Be careful not to get drunk," Gu Ye said, pouring her a little more.
The atmosphere was nice. As they ate and chatted, Jiang Mo felt her face and body gradually growing warmer.
"Do you feel a bit hot?" she asked.
Gu Ye inquired, "Are you getting a little drunk?"
"I'm not drunk at all. My mind is perfectly clear," Jiang Mo shook her head.
Gu Ye looked down to observe her; her face didn't seem too flushed either.
But after finishing the meal, during the brief time Gu Ye was in the kitchen, he came out to find Jiang Mo gone.
A quick look revealed she had fallen asleep directly on the sofa.
He called her name a few times, but there was no response. Gu Ye had no choice but to carry her into the master bedroom's bed, change her into pajamas, and wipe her face.
Then, feeling rather flustered, he went to the bathroom for a shower before getting into bed.
With a beauty lying in shallow slumber beside him and it still being early, Gu Ye played on his phone for a long time. Only when it got late did he turn off the light to sleep.
Just as he was finally beginning to feel some drowsiness, Jiang Mo turned over, throwing one of her thighs over his leg.
Immediately after, an arm was flung over him as well, and she unconsciously snuggled closer into his embrace.
That nuzzle completely wiped away the sleepiness he had managed to cultivate.
In the darkness, Gu Ye lay with his eyes open, his breathing even growing heavier. And, as if to make matters worse, her hand began wandering over his body, and she let out unconscious, soft murmurs.
And in her dreams, Jiang Xiaomo's cheeks were flushed, the scenes playing in her mind rather vivid and sensual.
