"What about you?" Jiang Xinli slowly unwrapped her arms from Sheng Tianze's neck, her clear, doe-like eyes fixed on the handsome, sharp-featured man before her.
"Is this home... a cage for you, too?"
Sheng Tianze stopped dead in his tracks. A faint smile played on his lips. "You really want to know?"
He arched a brow, his voice a low, tempting murmur.
"Yes."
"Kiss me, and I'll tell you."
"..." The girl bit her lower lip. "Fine."
"A peck on the cheek doesn't count. Kiss me here." Sheng Tianze raised a hand, his long fingers lightly tapping his own lips. Then, with a slight flex of his arm, he hoisted her higher.
The distance between them closed in an instant. Jiang Xinli could even feel his warm breath.
"You—"
A blush instantly spread across Jiang Xinli's cheeks. She pouted in protest, but ultimately, she obediently placed her hands on his shoulders for balance and slowly leaned in.
