She didn't seem uncomfortable at all because Qin Chuan was staying there, which made Qin Chuan feel that this woman was truly indifferent to worldly desires.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Fan Qingchen asked, puzzled, when she saw Qin Chuan staring at her like that.
"Do you feel anything when I look at you like that?" Qin Chuan asked.
"No, I'm just not used to it. What's wrong?" Fan Qingchen asked.
"Well, you see how close we are. You said I'm your only friend, and you said you'd come to me when you get tired of this kind of life. Since that's the case, how about we discuss something?" Qin Chuan said with a smile.
At this moment, anyone else might have thought Qin Chuan was a big bad wolf.
But Fan Qingchen didn't seem to feel anything and asked, puzzled, "What is it?"
"Um, can I kiss you..." Qin Chuan felt his face flush as he said this.
"No!" Fan Qingchen said decisively.
"Why?" Qin Chuan asked.
"Why should I let you kiss me?" Fan Qingchen countered.
"Look, I'm your friend. You said you'd come to me when you get tired of this kind of life. Doesn't that mean friends should help each other?" Qin Chuan said.
"Yes, but what does that have to do with you kissing me?" Fan Qingchen asked.
"I like you, I'm so pent up right now, I just want to kiss you whenever I see you. As a friend, shouldn't you help me out? Otherwise, I'll get so frustrated that you won't be able to find me when you get tired of this kind of life." Qin Chuan quickly said.
"Qin Chuan, how can you be so shameless? Do you think I know nothing about matters between men and women?" Fan Qingchen laughed instead, looking at Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan's face really turned red again, and he coughed awkwardly twice: "Can you do it? Please grant me a small request!"
Qin Chuan had already gone through with the relationship, so even if it failed, there was no loss. Even if it failed, it might bring them closer.
"I'm disgusting!" Fan Qingchen smiled, then said something that really hurt Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan was really at a loss when he heard this. He hung his head, listless. Fan Qingchen seemed to feel a little sorry for Qin Chuan and walked to his side.
The faint fragrance made Qin Chuan's heart flutter. He looked up at her, his eyes showing a little hope.
"Actually, it's not so bad, it's not that disgusting. Why are you angry?" Fan Qingchen said softly.
"Yeah, I feel so frustrated, so defeated, so helpless. Life has become meaningless, and I can't muster any energy," Qin Chuan said listlessly.
His acting was excellent; his words and expressions were spot-on, making Fan Qingchen feel even more sorry for him. She bit her lower lip: "You're a man, how can you be so easily hurt?"
"I'm very resilient, but in front of the woman I love, I'm utterly vulnerable. The baby is still young and needs encouragement..." Qin Chuan himself blushed; how could he say such disgusting things?
Fan Qingchen chuckled, reached out and lightly tapped Qin Chuan's forehead, then rubbed it: "Okay, stop joking!"
"I need comforting!" Qin Chuan saw Fan Qingchen smile, her bright eyes and white teeth dazzlingly beautiful, and snapped out of his daze, seizing the opportunity.
As he spoke, Qin Chuan, almost unconsciously, gently hugged her waist.
This time, for some reason, Qin Chuan wasn't thrown off. At this moment, Fan Qingchen's resistance was at its lowest. Was it out of reluctance? Or had she forgotten?
Fan Qingchen actually knew he was holding her, her brows slightly furrowed, but she didn't resist. In fact, she even surprised Qin Chuan by hugging her neck.
"Are you satisfied now?" Fan Qingchen said softly.
The scene should have been ambiguous, and Qin Chuan was excited, but he still felt Fan Qingchen's mindset was different. But thinking about it, he was content.
Because Fan Qingchen's mindset was different, it was remarkable that she could do this; it was a huge transformation.
After all, she was without desires, unaffected by external things, especially in matters of love. For her to actively hug him for his sake was already a heaven-defying change.
"Can I be dissatisfied?" Qin Chuan asked.
"No!" Fan Qingchen smiled, slightly raising her head, so they were face to face. She still had her arms around Qin Chuan's neck, so their faces were very close, almost to the point where they could hear each other's breath.
A refreshing scent wafted towards him, making Qin Chuan's heart flutter, his eyes glazed over, and his resistance instantly lowered.
However, he still retained his rationality, suppressing the impulse, and gradually pulled her into his arms. Perhaps it was because his eyes were clear and gentle, but Fan Qingchen didn't resist.
"Still disgusted?" Qin Chuan asked.
"You little rascal, I'm not disgusted, I was just lying to you, is that okay?" Fan Qingchen said with a smile.
At this moment, Qin Chuan really couldn't understand this woman. She seemed indifferent and without desire. Qin Chuan had initially thought she didn't understand matters between men and women at all, but she had said before that she did.
She understood, so what did she mean by hugging him like this? Did she even feel anything? At least Qin Chuan's heart was beating fast, but this woman's heartbeat was calm.
This was a huge blow to Qin Chuan. Seeing Qin Chuan like this, Fan Qingchen asked, "What's wrong now?"
"Look, my heart is beating so fast when I'm hugging you, but you don't seem to have any feelings for me at all. Do you really not like me at all?" Qin Chuan looked at her pitifully.
Qin Chuan discovered that this woman was soft-hearted, possessing a kind of Buddhist compassion. He felt that perhaps this was the only way to find a breakthrough.
Fan Qingchen looked at Qin Chuan speechlessly. This guy was really taking advantage of her kindness. She gritted her teeth, suddenly leaned out and pecked Qin Chuan on the corner of his mouth, then pushed him away and ran off.
Qin Chuan was left there bewildered and dumbfounded.
He had never imagined things would turn out this way. He had thought about the future, but he felt it would take an unknown amount of time to reach this point.
But now, this had actually happened—a surprise, a joy! This action was absolutely epoch-making for Fan Qingchen.
Fan Qingchen went to wash up, while Qin Chuan happily made breakfast. This time, he was particularly happy making it, and it was very elaborate.
Fan Qingchen looked at the breakfast Qin Chuan had made. She had never been particularly interested in food, but now she found herself looking forward to it.
She probably didn't even realize it herself, but while eating breakfast, whenever her eyes met Qin Chuan's, she noticed that his gaze was fixed on her. He
wasn't even eating properly.
"Eat properly!" Fan Qingchen said angrily.
Qin Chuan was stunned, staring at the fuming Fan Qingchen. She could actually be angry? When had she ever been angry before? Had he managed to make her emotions fluctuate?
The seven emotions and six desires—now Qin Chuan wondered if he was slowly influencing her. Before, she had clung to him, indulged him, even tried to please him. Now, her angry demeanor was unlike before, when she was as calm and serene as still water.