Rongmei crossed her arms and snorted internally, her thoughts sharp and defiant. *Hmph, even if you don't say it, I already know what to do!*
Xiao Chen, noticing her pensive expression, approached her from behind with a sly smile. His arms wrapped around her waist as he pulled her into a gentle embrace. Lowering his head to her ear, he whispered in a low, magnetic voice, "Mei, how about we stay here for a day before heading out to the Peach Blossom Realm?" His warm breath tickled her ear as he spoke, and he inhaled her delicate fragrance deeply, a satisfied look on his face.
Rongmei jolted slightly at the sudden intimacy but quickly composed herself. "Ah, why are we going there?" she asked, tilting her head back to look at him. Her curiosity was evident, though her guard remained up.
