He played another beautiful melody, "Starry Sky", for her. His flawless skills ignited Shen Qingcong's interest in playing the piano.
After he finished playing "Starry Sky", Shen Qingcong hugged his neck affectionately, asking in a sweet voice, "Achi, how about we do a piano duet?"
Xiao Chifeng pulled down her hands, gently kissed her hand, and tenderly agreed, "Sure!"
A piano duet not only tests the piano skills of both players but their chemistry too. If someone were to press a wrong key unintentionally, the piece would be out of tune and unbearable to listen to.
Shen Qingcong sat beside him, her hands resting on the piano keys. She looked at him with a smile, softly suggesting "Love's Memoir."
"Alright."
They exchanged a glance, Xiao Chifeng began the piece, and she quickly followed.
They both found that they seemed to have a true rapport with one another.
One song ended, and they started the next one...
Both of them were lost in the beautiful music, relaxing their minds, their souls leaning into each other, until their souls were as one.
Shen Qingcong wondered if Xiao Chifeng possessed the legendary Soul Control Technique. If not, how could she, without realizing it, end up in his arms again, receiving his kisses?
The Junling Pavilion, in addition to the spacious and brightly lit hall, also had a small suite for resting.
This Junling Pavilion was reserved exclusively for the 'Big Boss' behind the Imperial Court.
And this 'Big Boss' was none other than the man before her, Xiao Chifeng.
Only in his private space would he, a man with OCD, bring her here and wish to experience the most memorable 'first time' of his life with her.
Shen Qingcong was carried into the room in a daze...
Throughout the whole process, she had been completely conquered by Xaio Chifeng's handsome tricks. She was now fully indulged in the sweet love trap he spun, no longer wishing to wake up.
Looking at her rare and adorable bewildered expression, Xiao Chifeng wished he could engrave her into his bones, so that she could stay with him forever, never to part again.
He softly asked in her ear, "Congcong, from now on, will we always be together, okay?"
Shen Qingcong looks at him, blinking hard, as though only just realizing what final step was left.
She was a little scared, wanting to shrink back, "Achi, I'm scared..."
Xiao Chifeng kissed her lips gently, comfortingly whispering, "Don't be afraid! Congcong, I won't hurt you! Will you trust me?"
Shen Qingcong felt like Xiao Chifeng was a big bad wolf setting a trap for a naive lamb. Would she walk into his trap and never be able to escape?
But she loved him, she wanted to be with him, she wanted to have a brood of children with him...
While Shen Qingcong was still hesitating, Xiao Chifeng could no longer hold back. Seeing that she did not object, he took it as her consent. He held her tightly, claiming her territory all at once.
He let her go reluctantly, only when dawn was about to break.
Looking at her peacefully sleeping face, Xiao Chifeng couldn't help but lean over and kiss her...
Sound asleep, Shen Qingcong, just like Sleeping Beauty, was woken by his kiss.
She irritably tried to swat away the disturbance but found her arms were held tightly by him, leaving her immobile.