Perhaps Fan Qianshi was numb from sitting down too long. He could not keep his balance as he stood up and fell right into Gu Xijiu's arms. She quickly supported him by the waist to help him stand up straight.
Fan Qianshi was mesmerized by her captivating scent that one could only notice when in close proximity to her. It was as refreshing as the sweet morning dew. Back in the day when Gu Xijiu taught him kung fu, they would get close enough with each other for him to get a whiff of her scent. He missed that.
Gu Xijiu had been pushing him away for some time now, so he never had the chance to get close to her again. Hence, the proximity this time around stirred his restless heart, making him reluctant to leave.
Gu Xijiu wanted to let go of him but noticed that his body was slanted to one side. Puzzled, she continued to support him.
