Lu Family Mansion, 12:10;
The Six Tigers lounged on the living room couch, their powerful presence contrasting with the lively energy Ruo Cy brought to the room. She animatedly recounted Xinguan's steamy engagement to the girl's Sisters-in-law, her voice tinged with excitement and awe.
"You wouldn't believe it!" she gushed, clasping her hands together. "He held her with such tenderness, yet there was this unyielding strength, like he was afraid to let go. And the way he kissed her—oh my God—it was like he was drowning, and she was the only breath of air he'd ever need. He is so intense around her, it's breathtaking—almost addictive."
"Really?" Ching Tong gasped, fanning herself dramatically as her cheeks flushed at the vivid imagery. "Ah! I can't believe I missed it..." she mumbled regretfully, her voice trailing off as a collective sigh of agreement and disappointment rippled through the other ladies.
