Honghong’s small face was pressed firmly against Li Xiu’s sturdy chest. Her nose was filled with the faint scent of his sweat mingled with the aroma of sunshine, and she could clearly hear his steady, powerful heartbeat, which sounded like rhythmic drumbeats.
The sudden collision of the girl’s soft, warm body against his chest caught Li Xiu off guard. He froze for a moment, his heart fluttering as if a small deer were darting around inside.
"Cough, cough. Are you okay? Get up," Li Xiu said, feeling completely unsettled. He tried to push her away gently, as if afraid of startling a sleeping kitten.
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