She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
"Lu Xiao, I've missed you so much, so much..."
Just having woken up, she was extra clingy upon seeing him.
Her head rubbed incessantly against his chest before burying into the crook of his neck, nuzzling and nibbling like a small animal.
And Lu Xiao, truly overwhelmed by her longing and enthusiasm, struggled to fend her off. Not that he wanted to stop her; he let her fuss over him how she pleased.
But whether he could control himself was another matter entirely.
So.
When Wen Xian, her face flushed and lips swollen, panting lightly as she lay in his arms.
Pressed down on the hand that was burrowing into her clothes, she finally settled down obediently.
Wen Xian had thought it would be a long time before she saw him again, but his sudden appearance was an overwhelming surprise for her heart.
Her voice was still hoarse but soft and gentle, "Why have you come back? Isn't it very busy over there?"