Bailu raised her chin slightly, her clear, water-like eyes gazing at Qin Tian in front of her. Her expression held a trace of bewilderment alongside a hidden hint of anticipation.
"Am I... being kept by you?" Bailu parted her lips slightly, speaking in a voice as soft as a breeze brushing across harp strings.
Hearing this, Qin Tian felt a sudden jolt in his chest. He quickly reached out and gently cupped Bailu's delicate face, saying softly, "How could that be, darling? This is definitely not some sugar-daddy arrangement; it's my deep love for you."
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