Qiu Ling was surprised at Jing He’s thoughtful expression. He didn’t think that he had said something that surprising or thought-provoking. So seeing him like this, he finally couldn’t help but lean closer until their cheeks almost touched. “Care to tell me what you’re thinking about?” Jing He’s face flushed scarlet, embarrassed that he had …

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Qiu Ling was very much willing to oblige Jing He’s wish. He poured him another cup of wine and then continued with his tale. “Either way, I went into the town that day and entered one of those taverns. “In the dragon realm, drinking is something that has a high appeal. I guess it comes …

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Qiu Ling watched quietly as Jing He drank, satisfied that he had managed to convince him in the end. He didn’t say anything and even turned away to look into the distance, not wanting to make him self-conscious. He knew that he shouldn’t push Jing He too much but he wanted him to open up …

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Qiu Ling contained his disappointment about not being able to meet Jing He two years earlier and also didn’t dwell too much on what this meant for the current state of their relationship. Although it did cross his mind that if he had had those two years before, they would’ve already been acquainted for eight …

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Jing He might not be feeling like he was doing much but actually, Qiu Ling indeed felt very comforted. Anyway, Jing He seldom took the initiative. In fact, it might not be wrong to say that he never did. But right now, even though it still couldn’t be said that he had done much other …

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Jing He stared at Qiu Ling, his heart racing. He didn’t know what to say. By now, he should be used to his love confessions that didn’t bother with their customs at all. But the truth was that no matter how many times it happened, it still affected him very much. Well, maybe this was …

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Jing He looked at Qiu Ling, not sure what to say to this. This was the most personal Qiu Ling had ever been with him. It made him feel even more so that he needed to be careful with his words. If he failed to find the right ones, would that affect their relationship negatively? …

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After spending six years together, Qiu Ling knew Jing He’s taste very well. Thus, the dishes he had taken along were mostly things that he was sure his beloved would like. He had only added a couple that were more out of the ordinary, thinking that maybe Jing He had just never had the chance …

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For a moment, Jing He didn’t know what to say. When it came to Qiu Ling and the things he said, somehow, they always turned into a love confession halfway through. This time wasn’t any different. One moment, they were still talking about what they feared, and the next moment, Qiu Ling was once again …

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Qiu Ling kept quiet for a long moment before sitting down next to Jing He and reaching out. He gently cupped his cheek, making him look up. “You know, you can always tell me if there is something bothering you.” Jing He looked at him, his gaze soft. Oh, how he wanted to share! It …

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