Nan Yu grabbing Shen Yuzhi’s hand was the final seal on his own judgment for the day, as well as a satisfaction of his own inner desires.
Desire is a strange thing; if you keep it locked away securely, it will stay hidden in its cage, not daring to surface. But once you let it out, it becomes impossible to lock it back up again. Take Nan Yu, for instance: he had previously tucked his affection for Shen Yuzhi away, burying it deep and not daring to let anyone catch even a glimpse of it. But now that he had spoken his feelings aloud and let Shen Yuzhi know, all Nan Yu wanted was to be close to him—and simple proximity was no longer enough. While hugging him wasn't an option yet, holding his arm or touching his hand was surely fair game!
Nan Yu certainly felt Shen Yuzhi’s attempt to pull his hand away, but since he had already made his move, there was no way he was going to let go! Besides, using the excuse of letting him touch the Lynx was perfectly legitimate; even in front of his sister, she wouldn't find it improper. How could he miss such a perfect opportunity? And so, Nan Yu held that hand with complete naturalness and intense satisfaction. You could call him bold or call him a scoundrel, but Nan Yu was satisfied—spiritually and emotionally satisfied—and that was enough.
Chapter 144