After traveling through the book, I conquered the male protagonist Long Aotian!

Chu Lingxiao was awakened from his sleep by Gu Qingze's gentle kiss.

At that time, he hadn't even opened his eyes, but he was already keenly aware of a wet and warm feeling on his neck.

"Qingze."

Chu Lingxiao slowly opened his eyes which seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, and in his dim vision, he saw Gu Qingze's face which was very close to him.

He couldn't help but reach out his hand and gently pinch that delicate face.

There was a hint of helplessness in Gu Qingze's eyes, but he still indulged Chu Lingxiao's slightly childish behavior in this half-asleep and half-awake state.

After a long while, Chu Lingxiao slowly sat up. He felt his throat was very dry and swallowed subconsciously.

Gu Qingze obviously noticed this keenly and handed him a glass of water obediently.

Chu Lingxiao reached out to take it, tilted his head back and took a big sip. After moistening his throat, he handed the cup back to Gu Qingze.

He roughly estimated the time and then spoke.

"Qingze, it's getting late. I should go back."

When Gu Qingze heard this, he immediately pretended to look pitiful.

"Ling Xiao, you are so heartless. We were just about to... huh?"

When Chu Lingxiao heard his words, his cheeks turned red instantly, and he quickly reached out and covered his mouth to stop him from continuing.

"Qingze, now is not the time to joke around. I really want to leave."

"As you know, this is the best way to avoid arousing suspicion before obtaining clues."

Although Chu Lingxiao said this, the attachment in his eyes still betrayed him mercilessly. In the end, his tone softened a little and he gently touched Gu Qingze's head.

Gu Qingze nodded, and then silently helped Chu Lingxiao put on his clothes.

They both knew that once they left this room, they would no longer be able to face each other in their truest state.

"Ling Xiao, do you need me to give you a ride?" Gu Qingze suddenly suggested.

"No need, I can leave on my own. It's not like I'm gone. If nothing goes wrong, we can meet again tonight. Why make it seem like we're parting forever?"

Chu Lingxiao said with a hint of sarcasm.

"But I just can't bear to leave you."

Gu Qingze gently pinched his waist, "Besides, if you limp out later, the other monsters around will be suspicious, right?"

Chu Lingxiao slapped his hand on his waist in dissatisfaction, "Qingze, if you say something inexplicable again, I will be angry."

After hearing this, Gu Qingze immediately calmed down, "Then Ling Xiao, see you later."

He watched Chu Lingxiao's back, and when Chu Lingxiao was about to open the door, he turned around.

"Oh, by the way, Qingze, you haven't told me what your flower name is yet?"

"I see that the other courtesans in the brothel all have flower names. Qingze should have one too. This way I don't have to look for you in the vast crowd. I can just use your flower name next time I come."

"...Lily of the valley." Gu Qingze was stunned for a long time before he spoke slowly.

"Lily of the valley...is a flower that represents purity and innocence, so it's very suitable for Qingze."

Chu Lingxiao thought for a moment and smiled.

"Does Ling Xiao know the other meaning of lily of the valley?"

Gu Qingze walked towards him step by step, leaned down and whispered in his ear.

“It represents happiness.”

Chu Lingxiao's face turned even redder because of his sudden approach, but he was not willing to be outdone and instead raised Gu Qingze's chin.

"Then Qingze giving yourself to me means that our relationship will be happy and fulfilled, right?"

Gu Qingze said nothing, but just lowered his head slightly and kissed the corner of his lips, then spoke.

"Silly boy, don't I already belong to you?"

Chu Lingxiao originally thought that he would not be as easily teased as before, but he did not expect that his straightforward words would once again break down all his psychological defenses.

Now, even the tips of the ears are filled with that lovely pink color.

"Ahem, I'm really leaving this time."

Chu Lingxiao pretended to be serious and said this, trying to suppress his shyness. He even coughed a few times and tried to divert his attention.

"Well, see you Ling Xiao."

Gu Qingze behaved well this time and did not do anything out of line. He just watched Ling Xiao leave quietly.