At the fishing pier.
Gu Qinnian leaned against the car, his hair tousled by the river breeze. In the darkness, his face was indistinct, revealing only a faintly handsome silhouette.
The screech of brakes shattered the stillness of the night.
A flash of white darted toward Gu Qinnian, colliding violently into his embrace.
Su Bai wore only a thin nightdress, her hair cascading loosely around her shoulders. She seemed ready for bed, yet her makeup remained untouched. Whether it was due to guilt over some misdeed, absentmindedness, or a deliberate effort to impress him, Gu Qinnian no longer cared.
His only goal was to ensure this audacious woman disappeared from the capital forever. Naturally, her transgressions would not go unpunished.
"Brother, what surprise have you prepared for me? Could it be a boat full of roses?"
Clinging to his arm, Su Bai smiled sweetly, her expression brimming with playful innocence.